Neowin News Feed for: Automobiles

Auto makers could lose over $200bn in revenue this year thanks to global chip shortage

Sayan Sen — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:24:01 +0000

The automotive industry could be losing more than $200 billion in revenue this year due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. The figure is much higher than what was earlier predicted. Read more...

Alleged block diagram of Navi 23 inside Tesla's Model S and X's gaming system emerges

Sayan Sen — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:34:02 +0000

A block diagram of AMD's Navi 23 GPU allegedly powering Tesla's new Model S and X infotainment system has been leaked by a Twitter user. The diagram reveals specs of the GPU's memory system, and more. Read more...

Android Auto will soon support more navigation and digital parking apps

Abhay V — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:40:01 +0000

Google announced that it is expanding support for third-party navigation and digital parking services such as TomTom, SpotHero, and more for Android Auto. The apps will be out in beta later this year. Read more...

Ford announces all-electric version of its F-150 pickup truck

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:50:01 +0000

Today Ford confirmed that it will be bringing a fully electric edition of its popular F-150 pickup line to the market. A prototype of the electric truck was also teased in a promotional video. Read more...

EU to enforce new regulations making it necessary for electric vehicles to emit noise

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:58:01 +0000

The EU is soon going to enforce new rules which will make it compulsory for all new electric vehicles to emit noises as a safety measure for other road-going citizens such as cyclists and pedestrians. Read more...

Satya Nadella talks Windows 10 Mobile; extending Cortana beyond the OS

John Devon — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 07:08:01 +0000

In a post-Build interview, the CEO was bullish on Continuum and discussed Microsoft's way forward with Cortana, asserting AI will pervade all points of computing and mobility, including cars. Read more...

Elon Musk: Apple is 'Tesla's graveyard' for people who fail at Tesla

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 20:40:01 +0000

In an astonishingly hostile remark today, Tesla CEO Elon Musk concluded that Apple is the place for those who can't make it at Tesla, jokingly referring to it as the 'Tesla graveyard'. Read more...

Google announces partnership with major automakers to integrate Android

Shreyas Gandhe — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 13:13:32 +0000

Google has officially announced its partnership with major automobile manufacturers in forming the Open Automotive Alliance to integrate Android in cars for navigation and entertainment purposes. Read more...

Nokia introduces HERE Auto, connecting cars to the cloud

Paul Ferson — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 10:06:39 +0000

Nokia's entry into the world of in-car connection is HERE Auto, connecting cars to the cloud with a number of features revolving around navigation whilst APIs will pave the way for future development. Read more...

Ever wanted to destroy a car online?

Paul Ferson — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:35:59 +0000

If you've ever wanted to see how far you could take the concept of car modification, 3DTuning might be the best thing since sliced bread. The site allows you to butcher cars to your heart's content. Read more...