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At the start of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Volkswagen will show off something interesting. Volkswagen will integrate ChatGPT into its existing IDA voice assistant. This will be offered on vehicles such as the ID electric vehicles, Tiguan, and Passat. Open AI's ChatGPT won't replace what Volkswagen currently offers. Instead, it will be utilized as a backup assistant if Volkswagen's IDA doesn't have an answer. Theoretically, you could ask your car random questions with
This integration will not replace Volkswagen's factory system.
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast has been creating a lot of buzz. They launched the VF8 in the United States last summer, and their larger VF9 SUV should come later this year. Although the VF8 did not meet journalist expectations, VinFast is expanding its lineup. This week at CES in Las Vegas, VinFast unveiled two different vehicles. The first is their first pick-truck concept, the VF Wild. Meanwhile, a production-ready subcompact VF3 SUV. Styling-wise, the VF3 looks strikingly similar to the m
The VF3 was shown at CES but there are no details on timing.
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Mercedes-Benz's MBUX infotainment system already comes with a plethora of features along with their large Hyperscreen display. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Mercedes displayed the new systems they wanted to implement. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be integrated into the native system and its voice recognition. This system will use a more empathetic tone which, according to Mercedes, is capable of sarcasm. A combination of ambient interior lighting and haptic feedback embedded
The MBUX infotainment system will have an AI voice assistant along with a surprising collaboration.
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If you've played a video game, most likely you used a controller. With the introduction of BMW's iDrive 9 infotainment system at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), things are going to change. Customers will be able to do the same later in the year. Customers can play video games in BMW models with the AirConsole app introduced earlier this year. Users can download games and use their smartphone as a controller. This is only possible when the car is stationary. BMW's iDrive 9 will be able
The iDrive 9 system will feature gaming, autonomous parking, and augmented reality.
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Over the course of CES 2021, Cadillac dropped a few bombs upon the critics and car enthusiasts with their PAV Pod and eVTOL. However, they also unveiled their “EV Flagship” known as the Celestiq. Following the recent reveal of what would be Cadillac’s first electric vehicle, the Lyriq, in August of 2020, the Celestiq will be a hatchback while the Lyriq is an SUV. The Celestiq will be a four-seat hatchback with standard all-wheel drive. However, it will come with up and coming technology in
Adding to Cadillac's EV future....
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The 2021 Consumer Electronics Show was supposed to be held in Las Vegas from January 6th to January 9th. However, because of the pandemic affecting normalcy around the world, it was moved to solely online for the first time since its inception. Companies still came to show off and show off they did. Cadillac, in particular, unveiled two new products from its HALO portfolio: the PAV Pod (personal autonomous vehicle), or more commonly referred to as the “Toaster-Shaped Party Bus”, and the eVTOL ai
Will extreme concepts show the way of the future at Cadillac?
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January 5th 2023 @ 5:30pm EST or 2:30pm PST we will see the RAM 1500 EV concept reveal that will show us what they will have to offer to compete against Ford, GM, Rivian and Tesla for starters.
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ONY has introduced the world to their vision of battery electric vehicles and with it a new division being the "Sony Mobility Inc." which will explore the entry into the EV market. The VISION_S 01 a 4-door sedan and the VISION_S 02 SUV with up to 7 passenger seating has been designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles in a society that values an increasing diversified way of life. These AWD BEVs look to expand on the quality of lifestyle that humans live. Sony Mobility Inc. w
At the CES 2022 tradeshow, SONY introduced the world to their vision of mobility, the VISION_S 01 and VISION_S 02 BEVs.
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Magna EtelligentForce PowerTrain system is an electric 4WD system for pickups and light duty commercial vehicles paired with Magna eBeam technology gives full capabilities without compromising payload or towing capacities and is targeted for full production from 2025. Pickup trucks and full-size SUVs are at their height of popularity and comes at a pivotal time where legacy OEM auto builders are looking for ways to eliminate emissions and yet maintain full capabilities. Created to benefit t
Magna announces at CES 2022 that a new EV center will open in Michigan and their EtelligentForce Powertrain system that preserves strength and functionality of pickups and light commercial vehicles as an Advanced BEV solution will go into production starting 2025.
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GM CEO and Keynote presenter Mary Barra outlined the wave of change that is coming as society moves towards mass adoption of electric vehicles and how GM has transitioned from a basic automaker to a platform innovator, providing key Electric technology across a wide platform of uses more than just automobiles. Per GMs global chief marketing officer, Deborah Wahl, and I quote: “Technology driven by purpose will change the world,” “GM is redefining how people and goods are moved. Our com
Mary Barra delivered today the Keynote speech for the 2022 CES show as a virtual address and in it we get to see the all new 2024 Chevrolet Electric Silverado Pickup and the 2024 Electric Chevrolet Equinox.
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Wearing digital camouflage, Volkswagen showcased its first entry at the Consumer Electronics Show in over six years with the ID.7. The fully electric sedan is built on the same MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) platform as the ID.4. For the concept’s camouflage, Volkswagen used no less than 40 layers of conducting and insulating paint, allowing large “pixels” to light up. Twenty-two areas of the vehicle can be controlled separately. The visual effect can be t
It may be pixelated, but check out that range!
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At the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show, RAM showed their Ram 1500 Revolution battery-electric truck concept. The concept is built on the new Stellantis STLA Frame platform for full-size vehicles. The platform sandwiches the batteries between the frame rails and in this concept features a dual-motor design for all-wheel drive. The concept features four-wheel steering, a powered midgate with powered glass, and a passthrough, even into the frunk, that allows objects up to 18-feet long. The RAM
A Ram battery electric concept for the future direction of the brand.
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At the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show, Markus Schäfer, Chief Technology Officer for Mercedes-Benz announced the company’s plans to build a North American charging network and an ambitious schedule to complete in 2027. The plan includes more than 400 charging hubs with over 2,500 high-power chargers spaced out over the continent. The hubs will be located at regular intervals close to highways, major intersections, and metropolitan areas.
Mercedes decides to build its own DC fast charger network, but unlike Tesla's, all vehicles are welcome.
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At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Thursday, Sony and Honda Mobility announced the brand name for their electric vehicle joint venture, "Afeela". Afeela plans to demonstrate a new relationship between people and mobility with its corporate purpose “Move people, through the pursuit of innovation with diverse inspirations.” During the announcement, Afeela showed their concept car that will serve as the basis for a production vehicle slated to go on the market at the beginning
Honda is partnering with Sony to build a new car brand and share tech.
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Chinese electric car start-up Byton surprised everyone last year at Consumer Electronics Show with the M-Byte electric crossover concept. The vehicle was quite futuristic in terms of looks and featured a gargantuan touchscreen for the infotainment system. Last night, the company unveiled a production-ready cabin for their upcoming crossover and retains the massive touchscreen. Running the entire length of the windshield, the “Shared Experience Display” will provide vehicle and driving infor
My, what a big screen you have.
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At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas NV, Honda is demonstrating a prototype of their new Honda Dream Drive infotainment system. The new system integrates both driver and passenger infotainment. For the driver, Honda Dream Drive offers an expansion of Honda's existing in-vehicle payment system. It allows drivers to pay for fuel, movie tickets, food pickup or delivery, and parking. Additionally, the system can make restaurant reservations and share the vehicle location with family a
The next generation infotainment system integrates driver and passenger systems into one.
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Nissan had originally planned on debuting their long-range variant of the Leaf EV back at the LA Auto Show. But with the arrest of chairman Carlos Ghosn, plans were scrapped and we were left wondering when the long-range Leaf would debut. Last night at the Consumer Electronics Show, Nissan unveiled the long-range variant known as the Leaf Plus - other parts of the world will know the model as the Leaf e+. The plus signifies a larger battery pack - 62 kWh. This boosts range from 150 to
Known as the e+ or Leaf Plus
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What's the next step after heads-up display (HUD)? If you ask Hyundai, it may be holographic augmented reality (AR) display on the windshield. This week at the Consumer Electronics Show, Hyundai and Swiss startup WayRay showed off a Genesis G80 equipped with a holographic AR navigation system. Unlike current HUD systems that reflects the image onto the windshield via an LCD screen mounted on the dash, the system being shown at CES displays the image directly through the windshield. WayRay's
Could this be the next-step after Head-Up Display systems?
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Previous Page Next Page At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Mercedes-Benz pulled the wraps off the 2020 CLA. Growing in size slightly, about 2 inches in length and width, the CLA moves to the new A-Class platform shown last year in Bejing. The wider body allows for a wider track to improve handling. A larger stabilizer bar and optional active adaptive damping systems further work to improve handling and comfort. MBUX is the latest in automoti
The all-new 2020 CLA grows slightly
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Fiat is bringing the Concept Centoventi to the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. The concept previews the next generation Panda and the name means 120 in Italian in honor of the brand's 120 year history. The Panda is the mini-car platform used by the Fiat 500 in the U.S. The Concept Centoventi is designed to be a "blank canvas" ready to be painted to suit owner's needs and desires at any time, without being stuck with the color chosen at purchase. It is produced in only one color an
...Preview of the Next Generation Panda...
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Jeep will be bringing a trio of plug-in hybrid variants with them to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month, and along with them, a new badge. The Jeep Wrangler, Compass, and Renegade will debut in North America wearing a new 4xe badge that will denote their plug-in status. The SUV's are scheduled for their official debut in New York and Geneva later this year. Jeep intends to have some form of electrified driving available in its entire lineup by 2022, but it could be in
...and bring a new badge with them...
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Fiat Chrysler is bringing a slew of concepts to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that all feature some sort of electrification. The centerpiece of their display will be the 2020 Airflow Vision concept. While not specifically branded as a Chrysler, the Airflow Vision does take the name of a full-size Chrysler model produced from 1934 - 1937. FCA calls it a "sculptural design concept" that envisions the next generation of premium transportation. The interior user experience is de
...setting up for an electrified future...
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The Consumer Electronics Show in January is looking to be an interesting one for cars. GM will introduce the production version of the Chevrolet Bolt and CEO Mary Barra will do the official keynote. Volkswagen will also be showing a few things at CES, including a new concept car. Volkswagen says the concept "marks the beginning of a new era of affordable long-distance electromobility." A teaser shot of the concept shows an illuminated grille and narrow headlights. Some believe the concept is
An Electric Concept (Some Believe A New Microbus) Will Debut At CES
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Even though Hyundai is expanding their alternative fuel plans with electrics and plug-in hybrids, the Korean automaker still sees a place for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Hyundai unveiled their next-generation fuel-cell vehicles, the Nexo. Replacing the Tucson FCEV, the Nexo is based on a bespoke platform that is designed with fuel cells in mind. This allows for better packing of the hydrogen tanks in the vehicle. Hyundai says the Nexo's p
Has an approximate range of 370 miles
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Before the Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas next week, Ford has unveiled the second-generation self-driving Fusion Hybrid test vehicle. The most noticeable change is cosmetic. Gone are the tall cylinder sensors mounted on the roof. In their place are a set of roof rails featuring new LiDAR sensors that give the vehicle a more targeted field of vision. This allows Ford to only use two sensors which provide the same amount of data if they were using four. Other improvements ov
Ford reveals an improved self-driving test vehicle
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Previous Page Next Page We've known for some time that Kia is working on an electric version of the Niro, complementing the hybrid and recently launched plug-in hybrid. It was suspected that the Niro EV would be similar to the Hyundai Ioniq EV with a 110-mile range. But that might not be the case if Kia's concept comes to fruition. Last night at the Consumer Electronics Show, Kia debuted the Niro EV concept. Compared to the standard Niro, the EV concept looks
That's a bit different
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We know that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is planning to show off some big stuff later this week at the Consumer Electronics Show and we have gotten an official announcement on one of their showings. FCA and Google will be showing off a Chrysler 300 that is running the latest UConnect infotainment system and Android 7.0 Nougat. FCA is currently working with Google on developing the next-generation of infotainment systems that would use Android as a backend while retaining the "unique and intuit
It seems Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' relationship with Google extends further from self-driving vehicles
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It may not be the electric Pacifica we were hearing about last month, but Chrysler does have an electric minivan concept that will be debuting later today at the Consumer Electronics Show. Meet the Portal concept which Chrysler describes as "created by millennials for millennials." The Portal does look like something from the set of Blade Runner with an interesting front end, massive wheels, and a set of huge double-sliding doors. The Portal rides on a 118.2 wheelbase, making it slightly sma
The future of Chrysler's minivan?
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It was last January at the Detroit Auto Show when GM surprised everyone with the Chevrolet Bolt concept. Here was an electric vehicle that came with a 200 Mile range and would be affordable. Since then, GM has been hard at work getting a production model ready and at the Consumers Electronic Show tonight, the company unveiled the production Bolt. As we saw in spy shots last month, the production Bolt mostly looks the same as the concept. The front is similar to the Volt with a brushed grille
Meet Chevrolet's Fully-Electric Vehicle
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This isn't the Microbus you are looking. Despite many hoping Volkswagen would introduce a modern version of the iconic 60's van, what we got with the BUDD-e that debut at the Consumer Electronics Show last night is a cross between a Scion xB and a Volkswagen Eurovan. But let us move on because the BUDD-e has something that will be appearing in Volkswagen models in the near future. The BUDD-e is the first vehicle that is built on the Modular Electric Toolkit (or MEB). This new modular platfor
It Might Not Be A Microbus, But It Does Show Volkswagen's New Modular Electric Platform
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Mercedes-Benz used the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to reveal a fully autonomous concept called F 015 Luxury in Motion. The F 015 Luxury in Motion concept is quite the odd looker. With proportions of 205 inches long, 79 inches wide, and 59 inches tall, and a overall design that places it in sci-fi flicks from the eighties. But the odd looks do have a purpose. Step inside and the F 015 features seating for four people in a living room atmosphere. The seats swing outwards by 30 degrees to
The F 015 Luxury in Motion is a Self-Driving vehicle concept from Mercedes-Benz
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The past few years have seen Consumer Electronics Show (CES) become a stage for automakers and suppliers to show off new technologies and even vehicles. Alongside the Chevrolet Volt sneak peek, GM also announced three new technologies for their vehicles. First up is Chevrolet announcing a new piece of tech that will be able to predict and notify drivers when certain components need some attention. This is possible by the OnStar 4G LTE system that newer Chevrolet vehicles are being shipped with.
OnStar is making the connected car more of a reality
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The dream of the autonomous car on public roads could be closer than many of us think. Ford's CEO Mark Fields told analysts and reporters on the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show that he could see an automaker release a self-driving vehicle to the public within five years. “Fully autonomous vehicles are a real possibility,” said Fields. “Probably, in the next five years, you’ll see somebody introduce autonomous vehicles.” Audi demonstrated how far we have come in self-driving tech by having
Ford's CEO Sees A Driverless Car In Public Hands In Five Years.. Given Laws and Insurance Regulations Catch Up
