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"Automotive electrical systems exhibited a clear trajectory towards growing sophistication and complexity."
"It's kind of hiding the performance, let's say the sound...they trick your mind to almost make them sound slower than they are."
"I can't imagine a more important company to take this technology and change everything we all know about cars."
"Blind Spot Assist is an aid for accident prevention; it supports you when changing lanes and warns you of any vehicles which are recognized in your vehicle's blind spot."
"Lane Keeping Assist increases driving safety; it can warn you before you leave your lane unintentionally."
"The speed limit assist supports you on routes with frequently changing speed limits by detecting and displaying speed limitations."
"Collision Prevention Assist consists of the distance warning function and adaptive brake assist; the assistance system can help minimize the risk of a collision with a vehicle traveling in front."
"How's the tech? Well, look, even from launch, these things were fantastic with tech because Kia generally likes to fit their cars with loads of goodies from the factory."
"The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, keeping the weight of the car under a thousand kilos thanks to intensive use of carbon fiber."
"The GTE mode, that one gives the maximum boost for the best acceleration."
"Toyota's hydrogen combustion engines produce almost zero CO2 emissions, with the only significant byproducts being trace amounts of engine oil burned during driving and some nitrogen oxides."
"Developing a system that uses a front-facing camera that will scan the road ahead and pre-adjust the suspension so that you don't feel anything in the road."
"We get a lot of low-end torque that really helps improve the overall towing feel out on the road."
"It's just a fun time to try new product for yourself to gift give to those in your life."
"The 10-speed automatic transmission really does a good job of keeping the 3.5-liter EcoBoost right in the meat of its powerband."
"We've transformed the world of electric racing with our battery pack."
"Just got to say, there is no engine in any car that I can think of with 7,000 components."
"Water-ethanol injection acts almost like a steam cleaner inside the engine."
"Tesla will always have the best driving assistant technology in the industry."
"Almost every car, whether ice or electric, is a computer on wheels."
"You just didn't expect... these crossovers to drive like sedans."
"The left side of that instrument cluster is also a touchscreen where you can control features like the lights and the standard head-up display."
"The most advanced ambient lighting I've ever seen in a car."
"If America transitioned all light-duty cars to hybrids or plug-ins, we could reduce our dependence on imported oil by some 30 to 60 percent."
"The cooled seat works unusually well, that's a good thing."
"The Pacifica is currently the most aerodynamic minivan on sale in the United States."
"That steering wheel it really is the neural center of a modern race car."
"The new S-Class doesn't have a traditional type hinge... it'll actually hold it in place and allows getting in and out of tighter parking spaces a whole lot easier."
"The driving nature of the vehicle is very different than those other products because there's no waiting for transmissions to shift, turbochargers or superchargers to spool up, etc."
"The combination of the plug-in hybrid system and a mechanical all-wheel drive system is what makes the Crosstrek so unique."
"Porsche 911 gt3 has always been the product of a simple formula... maximize its potential."
"It's like a metaphor of automotive technology being used for performance gains."
"Sensors make the lives of drivers much easier than before. It helps the car react to itself and address anomaly."
"The latest Tesla Model S P100D with the ludicrous upgrade is the fastest accelerating production car in the world."
"In October last year Tesla announced that all Tesla vehicles will be produced carrying self-driving hardware and technology."
"For the extra $50, it also adds in dash cam which can be very convenient to give you the additional coverage and protection while you're driving."
"Shut down in one minute. You're like, 'Oh snap! I don't have my key.' I can put my foot on the brake, hit the start/stop button, and I can start my car without the key."
"In this video, I'm gonna show you how everything, and I mean everything, works on the 8th generation Corvette."
"So, can a car lover actually like an electric car? Yeah."
"Tesla is melting the ice age. There is no question in my mind that if you don't benchmark a Tesla's, you're going to wind up dead in the water."
"Tesla has material scientists who are inventing new materials that have never before existed on planet earth because they need them to improve the quality of their products."
"The sooner we can get cars to drive for us, the more lives we can save."
"This car comes with a three-pin socket, now you can get other cars with a three-pin socket and they'll be able to charge a laptop. However, this one has 250 volts and 16 amps."
"The shortfalls of QC don't come close to the tech and drive experience of the car."
"I love getting periodic software updates with new features and listening to music in the car because the sound system is second to none."
"Also the car is a gigantic battery so it's not going to die on me like a standard 12-volt battery will."
"Tesla has laid out their plans to shift the Model Y out of both new factories to their all-new 4680 battery cells and structural battery pack."
"Tesla's focus on safety continues to be proven in independent testing."
"Cars like the Prius and Camry Hybrid offer exceptional fuel economy."
"Sandy believes that with this technology other automakers like Toyota can actually compete with someone like Tesla."
"Tesla seems to be at the forefront with their self-driving beta showing some insane results."
"Tesla has been working crazy hard on self-driving, and it's a daunting task."
"Comparing an Apple self-driving system and a Tesla self-driving system sounds like a future I want to be in."
"We're working towards a 1 million mile battery life" - GM representative
"Byd is actually the only automaker that can produce IGBTs independently."
"I'm very pleasantly surprised by how well the Next Gen car handles in a big pack with all that turbulent air."
"We're surrounded by parts parts of three of the most popular electric cars in the market today each representing a very very different approach to designing and building v's."
"Expect about 25 percent of buyers to go for either the hybrid or the hybrid Max option."
"Up to 36 mpg combined for the front-wheel-drive model."
"Power mode selector with Eco, Normal, and Sport settings."
"This is the powertrain that I think is going to strike the best balance."
"Electric vehicles need extremely little maintenance."
"I am very impressed with the hybrid powertrain, I think the hybrid is still the one to get."
"I think the most likely outcome of United-Arsenal is a draw."
"The Tesla brand has turned the automotive industry completely on its head in the space of only a few short years."
"Adaptive Driving beam where you can do all the split lights."
"Thankfully, unlike many of its EV counterparts, it's maintained all physical controls for the HVAC system."
"We're scaling up regenerative braking power."
"You really notice the Nimble drive with the rear."
"Once you have autonomy of self-driving cars, you massively increase the utility of any given car."
"Obviously a large part of what gives the Tesla its performance is the battery, the electronic architecture, and the powertrain."
"Electric cars are not necessarily created equal, and legacy automakers are struggling to compete with the Teslas of the world."
"Vulcanization made the inflatable tire possible."
"But what they're going to do with cyber truck is a 48-volt architecture and again a reason why I liked investor day we got some really cool information about what's going to come out in your cyber truck."
"Android Automotive OS: redefining infotainment."
"Tesla's new camera monitoring may become the standard for autopilot attention."
"With 10.1 it will creep forward with more confidence and quickly reverse back a little."
"In practice using a Long Range model 3 day-to-day would actually get you around 286 miles of range."
"Anyone who has driven full self-driving beta in the car can see the rate of improvement. We're almost there."
"Electric cars can do things that people have previously assumed simply aren't possible."
"So what Tesla is saying is they're saying we're okay with staying with level two let's say hands-on driving because we're getting the data that we need to massively improve the system over time."
"Gas nozzles have breakaway devices to prevent hazards if accidentally driven off with the nozzle still in the tank."
"Your car is equipped with a race-back nitrous system. Use this system to gain a rapid acceleration increase."
"Toyota's once simple design is now packed with technology that could lead to premature failure."
"Those assistant systems they've put in here worked pretty well."
"The Berlin Model Y should be the first to feature Tesla's new custom 4680 battery cells."
"Plenty quick enough just putting it in automatic."
"Disc brakes are simpler, lighter, and safer."
"All-wheel steering, turning cycle of less than 11 meters."
"This chart shows the power advantage of the turbosupercharger."
"Many in the industry point out that when it comes to high performance, electric cars simply have certain fundamental advantages over those that run on gasoline."
"The Polestar engineered plug-in hybrid system gives you 415 horsepower and some electric range."
"The car can run on hydrogen fuel with its six-kilogram cryogenic tank."
"This is going to be revolutionary. We have not had a car with rocket thrusters before."
"Tesla vehicles require no traditional oil changes, fuel filters, spark plug replacements, or emission checks."
"The EV range is going to go over 300 miles, Kia says."
"The R8 gained a new set of brakes measuring 14.4 inches in front and 14 inches in the rear."
"When you select gear four, you are in gear four and it won't use three two or one unless you slow down."
"Regenerative braking also extends the lifespan of brake pads by using the electric motor to decelerate the vehicle."
"One of the neatest new features is regen on demand, maximizing energy recapture."
"Galvan made the car radio as important to driving as the steering wheel."
"Tesla continuously pushes to new technologies, all of Tesla's cars ship standard with their full self-driving computer."
"Volvo not only designed this platform to have that more elegant front suspension to accommodate the air suspension setup to accommodate electrification."
"Volvo's T8 plug-in hybrid system has been incredibly good."
"Next off the chute will be the Grand Cherokee with 4x8 technology."
"The dynamics of super handling all-wheel drive can give the RDX something of a split personality."
"It's still creeping, but the regen effect is greater than in the other cars."
"Link ECU: Unleash the power of your engine, acting as your car's brain."
"There's about three times the amount of structural adhesives used in this entire body structure than there is on the is car."
"The steering from the electrically assisted setup is remarkably good for the class, with great on-center feel and nice weighting in the turns."
"Tesla is basically a robotics company. Tesla is arguably the world's biggest robotics company because our cars are like semi-sentient robots on Wheels."
"Glad you're okay. If that had been any other car, it's questionable whether you would've walked away."
"These brakes are extremely intuitive... you no longer have to think about them."
"It would be tremendously beneficial and it would really cut out some of the annoyance of having to sit there and babysit the car when you're doing such a simple task that a machine should be able to do with no problem."
"Seriously, this car surprised me... I wasn't expecting to like the platform for this vehicle quite as much as I do."
"This is one of the very few no-compromise plug-in hybrids out there."
"Tesla's seeking approval for a sensor that can detect kids left in hot cars."
"Customers love rear view cameras and other types of cameras right that provide more sets of eyes."
"Tesla talking about AMD and gaming in the Tesla cars while unveiling the Model S Plaid."
"That seriously improves overall efficiency at certain speeds verses Toyota's hybrid system."
"It also is going to give you an incredible range thanks to the 36 mile per gallon range and the front-wheel drive trim that we're driving here."
"The Sienna - the most fuel-efficient and only electrified all-wheel-drive minivan."
"The FF features electric assist speed proportional rack-and-pinion steering."
"Meet the all-new 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime - the most performance-oriented hybrid vehicle Toyota has ever produced."
"The RAV4 Prime offers up to 42 miles of all-electric range, surpassing its direct rival, the Ford Escape plug-in hybrid."
"The RAV4 Prime's interior is filled with all the latest tech, offering comfort and roominess."
"There is no safer or better car to drive autonomously than this."
"Active safety is loaded: blind spot monitoring, collision mitigation, backup camera, surround view, adaptive cruise control."
"The suspension is what they call semi-active and adjusts automatically."
"Driving the BZ4X, I'm impressed with the ride quality and handling dynamics."
"And voila I am in full rear wheel drive mode and let's have a good time."
"They are not plugin hybrids they're just regular hybrids."
"The new Sequoia even though it's on an all-new tngaf platform..."
"This car also has driver profiles where you can log in and customize the actual driver profiles to each individual driver..."
"As I walk closer, look at the headlights they will automatically kick on... it's a really neat thing that the Ford F-150 now greets you as you walk up to the vehicle."
"Here’s where Holden starts predicting what cars would be like in the future with an almost eerie success rate."
"The overall operation of the drivetrain is very smooth and very refined."
"Autopilot features eight cameras all around the exterior of the car."
"Automatically see a live camera view of your blind spot when activating your turn signal."
"Tesla just sent out an update that should make that Model 3 even quicker."
"What other company will unlock more speed for your car by just doing an over-the-air updates."
"Our latest Model Y Comfort suspension provides improved ride comfort and reduced road harshness."
"There's v-tech in there dude, that's v-tech mujin power."
"So it'll be interesting to see whether or not other folks choose to adapt axle disconnects in their all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive EVs."
"This thing is like a [ __ ] jet. It goes 0 to 70 in 2.5 seconds."
"Its drive train is what makes the car strong and powerful."
"Seat belts automatically tighten and airbags align in pre-collision situations."
"SH-AWD can send 70 percent of power to the rear axle, giving it a rear-wheel drive feel."
"So iforce max, the letters max right here in this image, are outlined in blue, and many outlets out there, including us, have said that their blue font means some sort of electrification. Yeah, hybrid in Toyota speak."
"For the first time, the D-MAX achieves new levels of off-road capability."
"With electric motors, they have infinite torque, 100% of torque at zero rpm so to speak, the power is available on-demand."
"You got a nice large gear indicator of course the heads-up display are you ready because I'm ready."
"The 911 Turbo S is more capable and more agile than ever."
"This new model pioneers active and passive safety technology."
"That's gonna help you get those faster lap times because the performance pack two Magna ride is set up for the track."
"It feels really great and even over the bumps and ripples the Magna ride it cancels it out."
"AI progress in language has allowed Tesla to dramatically improve the capabilities of difficult self-driving software."
"Everything for you in our next earier interior and the driving experience full HD full screen and full length, let's go!"
"The carbon ceramics, they feel pretty damn good."
"I don't know why anybody would buy a CLA over this given this car's similarities and then it's dramatically better technology and it's larger interior."
"All of this is going through again the ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox and the power split normally under like basically regular load is 40 60 so 40 of the power is always going to the front sixty percent of the total power is going to the rear."
"He claims that it's better to keep running old petrol cars than replace them with EVs. Yeah, a new EV would start benefiting the climate in less than four years relative to an old combustion engine."
"It's exciting to see the FSD beta program expanding, and many Canadian owners have wanted this for a long time."
"Introducing lidar technology into production vehicles is a breakthrough in popularizing autonomous driving." - X-pung
"Forget your flying car, your invisible car is coming first."
"Tesla could release a semi... but it's the ultimate application for FSD semi."
"I just can't get over the performance, the specs, the range."
"Kudos to Nissan for doing the paddle shifter system right."
"I am a big fan of these 3d textured rear lights."
"The suspension design was largely taken from existing BMW cars."
"The hybrid system actually has a bit of an advantage compared to a traditional gasoline vehicle with about 191 horsepower under the hood."
"It shifts as fast as a twin clutch PDK gearbox."
"And still it manages to create those absolutely razor sharp instant shifts."
"As the world has given up on the good old combustion engine, Mazda does it again."
"Imagine using every car's temperature sensors, braking patterns, fog lights, and windshield wipers to predict bad weather patterns and hazards on the road."
"The tie can is the first production vehicle with an 800 volt onboard power supply."
"The Ford hybrid system, due to its mechanical simplicity, operates basically on the same design as the Toyota RAV4."
"It's faster than ever... sharper than ever... still as comfortable as I would want a sports car in this segment."
"Driving a Tesla for the first time showed me Elon Musk's electric vehicles aren't all hype."
"Off-road capability is extremely impressive."
"Tesla is like the complete opposite which is, you know, the entirety of the world actually is going to be automated highway driving urban driving every kind of driving."
"I think Tesla is still at least three years ahead of the competition on all fronts."
"The technology, it's something that you'll just have to get used to especially being a first early adopter to this car, it's glitchy."
"I love the way they did the LED headlights, LED daytime running lamps, and everything else just nicely set up."
"Despite the GV80's significantly lower starting price point, it has a great selection of standard technology features."
"The GV80 has a fantastic suspension, it's supple and cushy without feeling floaty."
"The simple truth is this vehicle is amazing - great tech, innovative ideas, excellent performance, and extensive off-road capability."
"It also has standard front and rear double wishbone suspension... a level of body control that is pretty impressive."
"They've improved it here, they've simplified it thanks to some of the technology implementation, now it's back to the basics."
"Let's start off with the assistant systems because it's really great to see that as standard."
"A head-up display... allows you to keep your eyes on the road."
"Electric dropping rear third-row passenger seat, one-touch operation."
"It's applying the brakes for me and that's really nice."
"We get much better performance out of its base engine than we see in the Jaguar XE."
"Tesla effectively has three thousand three hundred and thirty-three times more data than Waymo."
"Expect Toyota to scrap the V8 in favor of a V6, but not just any V6 – possibly a turbo or twin-turbo V6."
"The idea that it's so maintenance free... there's really nothing. I mean, these could go half a million miles."
"It's pretty amazing how horsepower has just become... cars with six, seven, eight, nine hundred horsepower."
"Very nice technology from Toyota - sunroof opens away."
"One of the great things about the Lexus NX is that you get active cruise control with lane-keeping assist."