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Rivian Boosts Ride Quality With New Software Update

The Truth About Cars

& The R1T electric pickup and R1S SUV are both included in the OTA. Other automakers have issued interesting updates in recent times, including models equipped with Google built-in services. Mercedes made similar moves with its latest models, offering third-party apps and games in some configurations.&

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

Clean Fleet Report

Tesla, Volvo, Mercedes (Daimler), BMW, Audi, GM, Ford, Nissan, Toyota and others are now delivering cars with some of these features and developing cars with all of these. My test parallel park of Ford Escape was a breeze when the SUV parked itself. So far, permits have been issued to Google, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Delphi, and Audi.

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Polestar 3 price and specifications confirmed

EV Central

The Polestar 3 large electric SUV will be priced from $132,900 plus on-road costs when it arrives in Australia early in 2024. As well Google’s Android Automotive operating system – with embedded Google Maps and downloadable apps – the 3 gets over-the-air software updates that can add features over time.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

Clean Fleet Report

When matched against the perennial standard of the Mercedes-Benz S500 , the G90 equals or bests this iconic German luxury car in many ways. Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. But things are changing for them.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

In a world obsessed with crossovers and SUVs, this is a car that looks like a tall sedan but actually provides hatchback practicality, including a fold-up panel for grocery bags that includes hooks and a strap. Google in the car. Mercedes-Benz is rolling out its EQ models and that brand has huge luxury equity.

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Conference confirms plug-in fever

Plugs and Cars

Coming on the heels of the Google/Brookings event in Washington, D.C., Meanwhile, GM is hedging its bets by continuing to invest in the dream of cheap, cellulosic ethanol and the hallucinogenic pipe dream of hydrogen fuel cell SUVs. Once again, a conference on plug-in cars. Put the bumper sticker and your car and let everyone know.).

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

Clean Fleet Report

Mercedes-Benz, Audible and Amazon Music will soon be able to use Dolby Atmos to immerse themselves in audio storytelling in addition to music. The all-electric CLA looks ready to drive Mercedes-Benz: CLA Class Concept The Concept CLA Class is the newest hypermiler EV, with a predicted single-charge range of more than 466 miles.

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