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Vineeth Joel Patel

Joel Patel has been covering all aspects of the automotive industry for four years as an editor and freelance writer for various websites. When it comes to cars, he enjoys covering the merger between technology and cars. In his spare time, Joel likes to watch baseball, work on his car, and try new foods

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Audi Introduces Subscription Service in Texas

Sep 28, 2018 10:15 AM WST

Audi is testing a new subscription program in Texas that costs $1,395 and gives users access to five different models: A4, A5 Convertible, S5 Coupe, Q5, and Q7.

Audi subscription Texas
Lyft Hits Major Milestone, Completes 1 Billion Trips

Sep 24, 2018 8:00 AM WST

While that’s a good marker for Lyft, the ride-hailing company still lags behind Uber, its main rival, which surpassed 10 billion trips earlier this July.

Uber Lyft Ride-Hailing
Ferrari Aims for 60 Percent of Cars to Have Hybrid Powertrains by 2022

Sep 23, 2018 5:00 PM WST

A hybrid crossover model is also in the cards and will be called the “Purosangue,” which the automaker claims will be unlike anything else on the market.

Ferrari hybrid EV technology
J.D. Power Finds Infotainment Technology is Improving, Still a Large Problem for Some Automakers

Sep 23, 2018 12:15 PM WST

According to a study by J.D. Power, in-car multimedia technology has improved for a third consecutive year, but infotainment systems continue to be the leading cause of complaints for new vehicles.

technology report J.D. Power
BMW Vision iNext Concept is an Electric, Autonomous Look to the Future

Sep 22, 2018 2:30 PM WST

BMW is looking to test the waters with the ambitious and futuristic Vision iNext Concept that encompasses all of the automaker’s latest accomplishments in the autonomous and electric segment.

BMW autonomous Concept Electric Vision iNext Electric EV
Startup Vertical Aerospace Aims to Have Flying Taxi Service by 2022

Sep 17, 2018 8:30 AM WST

Bristol-based startup Vertical Aerospace announced plans to launch a flying taxi service in Britain by 2022 and has conducted its first flying test.

startup testing flying VTOL taxi
Researchers in Belgium Find Tesla Model S Can be Hacked by Cloning Key Fob

Sep 16, 2018 4:30 PM WST

Companies that use a similar keyless entry system, including Karma, McLaren, and Triumph (the motorcycle company), could be hacked by cloned key fobs.

Tesla Model S hack EV electric vehicle
Los Angeles Partners With 30 U.S. Cities to Make EVs Cheaper for Fleet Use

Sep 16, 2018 6:00 AM WST

With Los Angeles looking to curb air pollution, the city has teamed up with 30 other cities in the U.S. to make electric vehicles more affordable for fleet use.

electric vehicles EV electric vehicle EVs Los Angeles California
Audi e-tron Will to Feature a Rearview Mirror With an Integrated Toll Module

Sep 15, 2018 12:00 PM WST

Besides being Audi’s first all-electric SUV, the new 2019 e-tron will be the automaker’s first vehicle to come with vehicle-to-vehicle infrastructure from Gentex in the form of an Integrated Toll Module.

Audi technology e-tron EV electric vehicle Electric
San Francisco Gives Skip, Scoot Permits for EV Scooters

Sep 10, 2018 9:00 AM WST

Major players like Bird, Lime, Lyft, and Uber (12 in total) missed out on being able to participate in a 12-month program in the city.

scooter technology California San Francisco Skip Scoot Electric

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Audi is testing a new subscription program in Texas that costs $1,395 and gives users access to five different models: A4, A5 Convertible, S5 Coupe, Q5, and Q7.

While that’s a good marker for Lyft, the ride-hailing company still lags behind Uber, its main rival, which surpassed 10 billion trips earlier this July.

A hybrid crossover model is also in the cards and will be called the “Purosangue,” which the automaker claims will be unlike anything else on the market.

According to a study by J.D. Power, in-car multimedia technology has improved for a third consecutive year, but infotainment systems continue to be the leading cause of complaints for new vehicles.

BMW is looking to test the waters with the ambitious and futuristic Vision iNext Concept that encompasses all of the automaker’s latest accomplishments in the autonomous and electric segment.

Bristol-based startup Vertical Aerospace announced plans to launch a flying taxi service in Britain by 2022 and has conducted its first flying test.

Companies that use a similar keyless entry system, including Karma, McLaren, and Triumph (the motorcycle company), could be hacked by cloned key fobs.

With Los Angeles looking to curb air pollution, the city has teamed up with 30 other cities in the U.S. to make electric vehicles more affordable for fleet use.

Besides being Audi’s first all-electric SUV, the new 2019 e-tron will be the automaker’s first vehicle to come with vehicle-to-vehicle infrastructure from Gentex in the form of an Integrated Toll Module.

Major players like Bird, Lime, Lyft, and Uber (12 in total) missed out on being able to participate in a 12-month program in the city.