When Apple first introduced CarPlay, it was a revelation. Instead of dealing with the hassle of inputting a destination using the manufacturer’s clunky infotainment software, you could simply type it into your phone and have the directions appear on the center screen. It was easy to use and understand, and most importantly, it just worked. … Read more
Billionaire and sister to former Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, Angela Chao, drowned in her Tesla Model X after accidentally reversing into a pond on a 900-acre Texas ranch last month. She’d reversed her Tesla Model X when she meant to drive forward during a K turn — a common problem with the vehicle among owners. … Read more
The federal government of Canada is banning the Flipper Zero due to its alleged use in car thefts. The feds say criminals are using the Flipper to steal cars by intercepting and copying wireless signals that key fobs emit. This is mostly wrong, according to Vice, which cites cybersecurity experts who say the Flipper is … Read more
Image: Tesla The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a rash of power steering failures affecting 2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y EVs. Thousands of owners are reporting a loss of steering assistance, resulting in dozens of vehicles being towed as a result, and there has been at least one crash associated with … Read more
For over a decade, Tesla has promised buyers that complete and total vehicular autonomy is right around the corner. So far, that has yet to be true, but it hasn’t stopped some folks from pretending otherwise — doing everything they can to avoid touching the steering wheel for as long as they can. People Are … Read more
If you’re old enough to remember, there was a time when column shifters were a thing. From the personal luxury coupe to your family’s station wagon all the way up to your grandparents’ luxo barge, they were almost an industry standard. Due to changing consumer tastes they fell out of favor, but now, column shifters … Read more
