Ferrari envisions AR system to improve lap times
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Ferrari envisions AR system to improve lap times

2022 Ferrari Roma – Photo by Tyler ClemmensenFerrari is developing an augmented-reality display that would help coach drivers. As described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on April 2, and originally filed by Ferrari back in March 2021, this display would be projected through lenses attached to a helmet, and show information such as…

Lamborghini CEO hesitant to launch electric supercar
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Lamborghini CEO hesitant to launch electric supercar

Lamborghini Lanzador conceptLamborghini will launch its first electric vehicle in 2028, but it won’t be one of the brand’s traditional supercars. In an interview with Bloomberg published on Sunday, Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini’s CEO, said demand for electric supercars remains nascent, and that Lamborghini plans to take a wait-and-see approach. The automaker is currently…

Ford working on climate-controlled frunk
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Ford working on climate-controlled frunk

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E frunk with foodEV front trunks, or frunks, provide handy storage space, but a recent Ford patent filing points to a way to make them even more useful. The filing in question outlines giving frunks climate control. It was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 19 but originally filed by Ford in 2022—roughly the same…

2024 Acura ZDX
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2024 Acura ZDX

2024 Acura ZDXWhat kind of vehicle is the 2024 Acura ZDX? What does it compare to? Acura’s first electric vehicle, the 2024 ZDX is comparable in size to the three-row Acura MDX but sits five people in two rows of seats. Rivals range from the related Cadillac Lyriq to the Audi Q8 E-Tron and Tesla Model Y electric crossovers. Is the 2024 Acura ZDX a good…

Tim Kuniskis, father of the Hellcats, retires
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Tim Kuniskis, father of the Hellcats, retires

Tim KuniskisTim Kuniskis, the executive perhaps most influential in spreading horsepower around Stellantis’s U.S. brands, is stepping down from his role as the head of Dodge and Ram. Stellantis, the parent company of both brands, announced on Friday that as of June 1, Chrysler brand head Christine Feuell will take on the lead at Ram. Matt McAlear, currently…

Rivian explores a potential deployable roof-top canopy
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Rivian explores a potential deployable roof-top canopy

Rivian deployable roof-top canopy patent imageRivian could add a deployable roof-top canopy to the list of accessories for its EVs, if a recent patent filing is any indication. The automaker filed a patent application titled “Canopy with Deployable Structure” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in early 2023; that application was published by the USPTO on May 14…

Icon's new restomod is a true blue 1968 Ford Bronco
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Icon’s new restomod is a true blue 1968 Ford Bronco

Icon BR Old School Edition 1968 Ford BroncoIcon is back with another Ford Bronco restomod, this time with retro two-tone blue paint. The 1968 BR Old School Edition maintains the appearance of a 1968 Bronco, but nearly everything on it is new or modified for higher quality. That starts with the chassis, a bespoke piece that was powder coated for added durability. The bodywork also has a…

2025 Aston Martin Vantage, 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally: This Week's Top Photos
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2025 Aston Martin Vantage, 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally: This Week’s Top Photos

2025 Aston Martin VantageAston Martin’s Vantage sports car has been thoroughly overhauled, gaining new styling, a much-improved interior, and plenty of extra horsepower in the process. Find out what it’s like to drive in our in-depth review. We also tested the updated 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class this week, including in the new G 580 with EQ Technology electric grade. It…

GM envisions future where entire windshields become displays
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GM envisions future where entire windshields become displays

General Motors augmented reality windshield patent imageA newly surfaced patent filing from General Motors presents the automaker’s vision for turning entire windshields into augmented-reality displays. Head-up displays already project things like speed readouts into the driver’s field of view, but this patent application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on…

2024 Kia Sorento
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2024 Kia Sorento

2024 Kia SorentoWhat kind of vehicle is the 2024 Kia Sorento? What does it compare to? The Kia Sorento three-row crossover walks the line between midsize rivals such as the Hyundai Santa Fe and Mitsubishi Outlander. Is the 2024 Kia Sorento a good SUV? It’s a rational choice that combines a spacious interior and hybrid efficiency, if you overlook a few…