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Tech industry

From Tesla To Toyota: How Software Is Hitting Reset On Cars

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Toronto startup

Rivian Boosts AI Strategy with Cohere CEO's Board Appointment

Artificial intelligence

fromTheregister

2 days ago

Nvidia autonomous vehicle platform 'in full production'

Nvidia's autonomous vehicle software is now in production, but fully self-driving cars remain a decade away.

The DRIVE AV platform offers modular capabilities for varying levels of vehicle autonomy.

Artificial intelligence

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Is Tesla's Robotaxi a Bold Step or a Blunder? | HackerNoon

Tesla unveiled its robotaxi, the Cybercab, which has no steering wheel or pedals, sparking mixed reactions regarding its design and passenger capacity.

Tech industry

From Tesla To Toyota: How Software Is Hitting Reset On Cars

The future of cars relies on software innovations that adapt over time and enhance driving experiences.

fromTESLARATI

Toronto startup

Rivian Boosts AI Strategy with Cohere CEO's Board Appointment

more#autonomous-vehicles

An exclusive look inside Telo's new compact EV truck

Telo Trucks' MT1 challenges traditional pickups with its compact design, offering a spacious interior within a Mini Cooper's footprint.

Huawei Wants Its Extended-Range EV Limo To Be Better Than A Maybach

Huawei's Maextro S800 aims to compete with luxury sedans like the Mercedes Maybach, priced around $200,000.

fromThe Verge

Volvo's ES90 sedan will be built with a Nvidia supercomputer

Volvo's ES90 will utilize advanced Nvidia technology for increased computing power, enhancing performance and safety.

fromBusiness Insider

BYD's latest challenge to Tesla is a drone on the roof

BYD has introduced an innovative vehicle-mounted drone called Lingyuan, enhancing its electric vehicles with advanced features.

The introduction of drone technology marks a significant step in BYD's strategy to differentiate itself in the competitive EV market.

British firm Longbow reveals featherweight EV sports cars developed by former Tesla, Lucid and BYD execs - Yanko Design

Longbow is poised to disrupt the electric vehicle market with lightweight designs and impressive performance.

Venture

Scout's EVs And 'Harvester' EREV Will Use Two Different Battery Types

Scout Motors plans to launch fully electric models with 350 miles range and EREVs with 500 miles, optimizing for battery types.

Toronto startup

fromFast Company

An exclusive look inside Telo's new compact EV truck

Telo Trucks' MT1 challenges traditional pickups with its compact design, offering a spacious interior within a Mini Cooper's footprint.

Huawei Wants Its Extended-Range EV Limo To Be Better Than A Maybach

Huawei's Maextro S800 aims to compete with luxury sedans like the Mercedes Maybach, priced around $200,000.

fromThe Verge

Volvo's ES90 sedan will be built with a Nvidia supercomputer

Volvo's ES90 will utilize advanced Nvidia technology for increased computing power, enhancing performance and safety.

fromBusiness Insider

BYD's latest challenge to Tesla is a drone on the roof

BYD has introduced an innovative vehicle-mounted drone called Lingyuan, enhancing its electric vehicles with advanced features.

The introduction of drone technology marks a significant step in BYD's strategy to differentiate itself in the competitive EV market.

British firm Longbow reveals featherweight EV sports cars developed by former Tesla, Lucid and BYD execs - Yanko Design

Longbow is poised to disrupt the electric vehicle market with lightweight designs and impressive performance.

Venture

Scout's EVs And 'Harvester' EREV Will Use Two Different Battery Types

Scout Motors plans to launch fully electric models with 350 miles range and EREVs with 500 miles, optimizing for battery types.

more#electric-vehicles

4 days ago

First Drive: The 2025 Audi Q5 and SQ5 Shapes a Sharper Future for Everyday Utility - Yanko Design

The 2025 Q5 represents a complete rethinking of SUV design, addressing both aesthetic evolution and practical demands through pure design intelligence.

UX design

5 days ago

ICON 4x4 Reimagines the 1970 Chevrolet C20 with Groundbreaking 'Derelict' Design | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Derelict 1970 Chevrolet C20 is a custom build that blurs the line between classic preservation and modern performance, marking a potential new genre in automotive design.

Remodel

Lucid Gravity First Drive: An electric SUV that doesn't make compromises | TechCrunch

Lucid Gravity aims to redefine luxury EV SUVs, combining advanced technology, high performance, and luxury features to compete in a crowded market.

fromArs Technica

Gadgets

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq: Sensibly sized and improves on the Equinox EV

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Cars

Renault's Bonkers R5 Turbo 3E Is an EV That Refuses to Be Boring - Yanko Design

5 days ago

Cars

1980s skoda favorit returns as electric car with 'smiling' face and animated headlights

fromTechCrunch

Lucid Gravity First Drive: An electric SUV that doesn't make compromises | TechCrunch

Lucid Gravity aims to redefine luxury EV SUVs, combining advanced technology, high performance, and luxury features to compete in a crowded market.

fromArs Technica

Gadgets

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq: Sensibly sized and improves on the Equinox EV

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Cars

Renault's Bonkers R5 Turbo 3E Is an EV That Refuses to Be Boring - Yanko Design

5 days ago

Cars

1980s skoda favorit returns as electric car with 'smiling' face and animated headlights

more#electric-vehicle

European startups

1 week ago

Rivian R2 'Will Underpin All Future EV Projects' At Volkswagen

Rivian's R2 platform will serve as the foundational tech for all future Volkswagen EVs, enhancing modularity and brand identity.

#performance-engineering

UX design

Lynx Motors Unleashes the GT1 "Eau Rouge," a 1,400-HP Track-Ready Beast | stupidDOPE

The Lynx Motors GT1 Eau Rouge redefines hypercars with 1,400 horsepower, advanced aerodynamics, and cutting-edge engineering for unmatched track performance.

1 week ago

Cars

2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed Crushes W12 Legacy with V8 Power and 193 MPH Top Speed | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

UX design

Lynx Motors Unleashes the GT1 "Eau Rouge," a 1,400-HP Track-Ready Beast | stupidDOPE

The Lynx Motors GT1 Eau Rouge redefines hypercars with 1,400 horsepower, advanced aerodynamics, and cutting-edge engineering for unmatched track performance.

more#performance-engineering

1 week ago

Cars

2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed Crushes W12 Legacy with V8 Power and 193 MPH Top Speed | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

2 weeks ago

10 Best Automotive Designs Of May 2025 - Yanko Design

The Lamborghini Vision Event Horizon introduces Virtual Reality Assisted Design, revolutionizing car design and enhancing user experience by merging performance with clean energy.

Cars

2 weeks ago

Bovensiepen Zagato Melds German Precision with Italian Flair | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Bovensiepen Zagato sets a new standard for luxury performance vehicles, merging German engineering with Italian design in a grand tourer that excites.

Cars

3 weeks ago

Toyota Reveals Next-Gen RAV4 with New GR SPORT Trim | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Toyota's latest RAV4, now featuring a performance-oriented GR SPORT trim, enhances versatility with improved styling and a focus on both performance and practicality.

Cars

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fromDesign You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007

Driving the New Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre

The Black Badge Spectre is a bolder and more powerful rendition of the original Spectre, ideal for those seeking an intense driving experience.

A World War II US Soldier Posing With Captured Killinger and Freund Motorcycle, 1945

The Killinger and Freund Motorcycle, designed in 1935 by five German engineers, sought to modernize the Megola front-wheel-drive motorcycle with improved aerodynamics and efficiency.

Germany news

fromNew York Post

New hypercar the Divergent Czinger, is first to be 3-D printed and can go 0-60 in under two seconds

Right now, it's the fastest hypercar in the world, and it is fully road legal."

Startup companies

Toronto startup

fromThe Verge

The Slate Truck is a whole new kind of car

Slate Auto is redefining car launches by offering an affordable and basic pickup truck, moving away from luxury and exclusivity.

fromDesign Milk

Ford's Unveils Limited Edition eBike Inspired by the 1964 Mustang

The Mustang eBike - 60th Anniversary Edition merges classic Ford design with modern technology, featuring 1964-inspired elements and state-of-the-art performance features.

Alternative transportation

Alternative transportation

Ultra-Rare 2021 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 Hits the Auction Block with Just 63 Miles | stupidDOPE

The 2021 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 is a rare hybrid hypercar with only 63 miles, showcasing advanced engineering and Italian craftsmanship.

BYD Just Built a 435HP Pickup That Can Outrun Sports Cars - Yanko Design

The BYD Shark 6 DMO is a powerful plug-in hybrid pickup that outperforms traditional diesel models while being efficient on fuel.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Alternative transportation

bertone runabout car revives pop-up headlights from the concept design of the 1969 model

Bertone's refreshed Runabout car features pop-up headlights and modern designs inspired by its 1969 predecessor.

Honda's New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Promises More Power For Half The Price

Honda's new fuel cell module is more powerful, compact, and cost-effective than its predecessor.

Van Daryl's War Truck: A Vietnam War-Era Jeep Reimagined for the Modern Age | stupidDOPE

Daryl Villanueva's War Truck transforms decommissioned military Jeeps into high-performance vehicles, combining history, luxury, and modern engineering.

fromTechCrunch

5 months ago

BMW's new UI puts widgets on the windshield | TechCrunch

We felt when we looked at all the digital possibilities, that people are only using a fraction of what a vehicle can theoretically do inside."

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