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“Despite the huge potential of such applications, no autonomous vehicle has yet been equipped with a system capable of perceiving external noises,” Danilo Hollosi, head of the Acoustic Event Recognition group at Fraunhofer IDMT, said in a release. … [Read more...] about Researchers create artificially intelligent ears for cars to improve road safety

Canoo’s own electric car is unlike anything shown by Rivian — or indeed any other automaker. Shaped like a lozenge and lacking a model name, the electric car was designed to feel like a living room on wheels. The rear seat was inspired by sofas, and the car lacks a native infotainment system. Drivers will simply plug their smartphones and tablets into the dashboard. Canoo will also offer the car exclusively through a subscription service, meaning customers will pay a single fee for the vehicle, maintenance, and insurance. Canoo is currently taking names for a waitlist, but customers aren’t expected to get cars until 2021. … [Read more...] about Hyundai will use Canoo’s ‘skateboard’ chassis for future electric cars

The Toyota Camry enjoys a decades-long reputation for comfort and dependability. The current-generation model is no exception, but it also offers a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain that earned it the distinction of being the first mid-size sedan to score above 50 mpg. It’s rated at 51 mpg in the city, 53 mpg on the highway, and 52 in a combined cycle, which puts it within a stone’s throw of the Prius, fuel efficiency’s own poster child. … [Read more...] about The best fuel-efficient cars for 2020

So, if interest rates rise and the price of gas goes up, or if there’s a general stock market crash and consumer confidence is destroyed, things could change quite rapidly. That doesn’t mean you have to buy today, but rather that you should keep an eye on the market while you take your time and seek out the very best deals you can get. If consumer confidence crashes and sales collapse, that could lead to lower prices and lower rates as automakers scramble to sell cars. If gas prices stay low while the economy continues to grow, interest rates and sales prices could rise. You’d have better luck predicting spring weather, so concentrate on your own situation and get the best deal you possibly can. … [Read more...] about Looking for a new set of wheels? Here’s our guide on how to finance a car

The Nissan Xmotion concept isn’t intended for production, but we wouldn’t be surprised if some of its design elements ended up on future Nissan SUVs. Given recent reports that Nissan is considering a new version of the Xterra, we can’t help but wonder if the Xmotion previews that model in some way. X marks the spot, right? … [Read more...] about Nissan Xmotion concept looks to stand out from the SUV crowd