And we’re almost halfway through 2025
by Billy Caluag
This is a good use for the technology
Depending on who you listen to, artificial intelligence is either the solution to all our problems or the thing that will wipe humanity from this planet, which as own goals go, would be a bit of a howler. Imagine the alleged smartest
It may sound sinister, but it’s completely harmless
Splatting and cars-not typically a welcome word association. But a fancy computer-science technique called 'Gaussian splatting' is the latest approach being used by Volvo to make its cars safer.Using artificial intelligence and Nvidia's supercomputing platform, researchers from Zenseact-
by Cat Dow
The AI takes only a few minutes to analyze thousands of kilometers of driving
Porsche Engineering is using some exceptionally clever, definitely nerdy AI-based algorithms to make assisted driving technologies safer.Its AI system is successfully noting oddities like, for example, a flat-bed truck carrying another vehicle backwards (as pictured) which could be interpreted
by Cat Dow
From AI advancements to almost-ready concept cars
Formerly known at the Aptera Paradigm+, the Aptera Aptera (nope, not a typo) is nearly ready for production and features a handy plug-in option for folks who live in gloomy, overcast places. There's a 50,000-strong list of pre-
by Cat Dow
Impaired driving is bad, okay?
Fancy road safety cameras with artificial intelligence are being used in a new pilot to catch drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.The new experiment combines the same AI-based cameras that flag drivers using their mobile phones while driving,
by Cat Dow
Google's generative AI, Gemini, is at the forefront of these new features
Gemini, Google's generative artificial intelligence chatbot, will be extending its reach to Google Maps, Waze, and Google Earth in nearby updates.These updates will add new features that will make using Google's navigation suite more natural and seamless in day-
Tesla's self-driving and fully autonomous taxi has arrived
It's finally here: Elon Musk has revealed his long awaited autonomous Robotaxi (also referred to as the Cybercab) at an event in Los Angeles.Looking a lot like the VW XL1 (remember that?), the Robotaxi has no steering wheel or
by Jack Rix
AI in vehicles is becoming a thing
Sigh. In case you've been living under a rock, it's that artificial intelligence programming thing that a load of people were using last year to write funny emails to their boss about pulling a sick leave.In its own words, "
by Cat Dow
Would you trust it?
All hail our new infotainment overlords! VW has announced its new cars will soon come plumbed with ChatGPT, with the AI chatbot set to be integrated into Volkswagen's existing in-car voice assistant over the next few months.ChatGPT will burrow
by Sam Philip
The bikes will make use of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine
Verge Motorcycles is working on new connected tech for its electric superbikes. The EV outfit calls the software and intelligence platform Starmatter, which integrates Epic Games' Unreal Engine.Starmatter will power remote updates, sensor tech, AI deployment... and the user interface. On
by Cat Dow
But still guided by human designers, apparently
BMW's grilles are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And they absolutely will not stop, ever, until... they're 10 square feet in size
by Vijay Pattni
Think we could use these in PH?
Have you ever been irked when faced with a stoplight that seemingly didn't know what in the world it was doing? We have, and let us tell you that few things are more frustrating than a green light that gives you
by Drei Laurel
Not bad
As you'll well know, BMW loves its art cars. And to put it mildly, we're rather fond of them, too.Only thing is, BMW's art cars are usually designed and painted by, well...artists. This latest collection may look
by Greg Potts
The AI speeds up the process by evaluating damages and finalizing assessments
If you have your car insured, that's great. But that doesn't save you from the fact that if you get into a fender bender, it can still take a while for the insurance company to sort things out. There are
He replaces Mark Fields
Ford's global CEO Mark Fields has retired. Well, retired is the official word. Since he went with no notice period, and he's an extremely fit 56 years old, it's safe to say he 'was retired.' What did he do
by Paul Horrell
A $1 billion gamble
The race to an autonomous future is on, and Ford is investing heavily to get the lead. The American carmaker has announced that it's investing $1 billion (P50 billion) over the next five years in tech startup Argo AI. Together, the
by Jason Tulio
We wish we could have this
The Audi Q2 'Deep Learning Concept' is no ordinary model car. For one, you can't buy it. And if you could, we suspect the cost would be well beyond the means of your average doting parent. This is because it uses
by TopGear.com
As interactive as it is cute
Toyota is known to be a maker of some of the best and most reliable vehicles on the road. Young and old alike recognize the intersecting ellipses badge and what it stands for. Soon, however, the Japanese carmaker may also be known
Autonomous cars are coming
It looks like we're going to be seeing driverless cars on the racetrack sooner rather than later. Formula E has announced its plans to set up a global racing series for autonomous vehicles aptly called RoboRace, with the goal of providing
by Drei Laurel
