Tag: technology
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Honda in talks with Waymo for self-driving tech
Google has been working on autonomous technology since 2009, and it recently spun off that business into a company called Waymo. Instead of building its own car, Waymo seems intent on working with automakers to incorporate its self-driving technology into their vehicles. Waymo recenly showed a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid-based self-driving prototype…
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Which automaker has the best looking lineup?
It’s an argument that comes up time and time again: Which automaker has the best looking lineup? In an internal discussion, our editorial team brought up three brands quickly: Jaguar, Mazda, and Mercedes-Benz. Really, you could argue a long list of brands, but Jaguar has been and continues to craft truly beautiful automobiles that evoke…
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McLaren confirms talks with Apple took place
A lot has been going on behind the scenes at McLaren and slowly details of the dealings are starting to emerge. In September, the Financial Times reported that Apple [NSDQ:AAPL] was in talks with the McLaren Technology Group about a possible takeover. The McLaren Technology Group is a private consortium co-founded by Ron Dennis in…
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BMW quad-turbo diesel debuts at 2016 Vienna Motor Symposium
The future of diesel engines in the United States and possibly elsewhere is in doubt as a result of ongoing emissions cheating scandals, but automakers aren’t giving up on the technology just yet. At the recent 2016 Vienna Motor Symposium, BMW presented a quad-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 diesel engine delivering 394 horsepower and 561…
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One Of 7 Mobile Cinemas Up For Sale
What is a mobile cinema? Why should you care? I’ll answer the second question first: because it’s one of just 7 ever built, and it’s awesome. Built on a Bedford SB3 bus chassis with a Plaxton Panorama cab, the mobile cinema is stunning in a retro-futuristic way. But that’s not the best part: as the…
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2017 Jaguar XE U.S. Specs, Details Announced
The 2017 Jaguar XE won’t arrive for sale in the U.S. until the spring of 2016, but today, Jaguar announced its specs in American trim. Two variants will be available, with a choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and one of there trim levels. The XE 20d gets its go from a 180-hp, 318-lb-ft 2.0-liter…