
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
Articles
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Audi Introduces Subscription Service in Texas
Sep 28, 2018 10:15 AM WSTAudi 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.
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Lyft Hits Major Milestone, Completes 1 Billion Trips
Sep 24, 2018 8:00 AM WSTWhile 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.
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Ferrari Aims for 60 Percent of Cars to Have Hybrid Powertrains by 2022
Sep 23, 2018 5:00 PM WSTA 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.
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J.D. Power Finds Infotainment Technology is Improving, Still a Large Problem for Some Automakers
Sep 23, 2018 12:15 PM WSTAccording 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.
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BMW Vision iNext Concept is an Electric, Autonomous Look to the Future
Sep 22, 2018 2:30 PM WSTBMW 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.
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Startup Vertical Aerospace Aims to Have Flying Taxi Service by 2022
Sep 17, 2018 8:30 AM WSTBristol-based startup Vertical Aerospace announced plans to launch a flying taxi service in Britain by 2022 and has conducted its first flying test.
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Researchers in Belgium Find Tesla Model S Can be Hacked by Cloning Key Fob
Sep 16, 2018 4:30 PM WSTCompanies that use a similar keyless entry system, including Karma, McLaren, and Triumph (the motorcycle company), could be hacked by cloned key fobs.
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Los Angeles Partners With 30 U.S. Cities to Make EVs Cheaper for Fleet Use
Sep 16, 2018 6:00 AM WSTWith 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.
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Audi e-tron Will to Feature a Rearview Mirror With an Integrated Toll Module
Sep 15, 2018 12:00 PM WSTBesides 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.
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San Francisco Gives Skip, Scoot Permits for EV Scooters
Sep 10, 2018 9:00 AM WSTMajor 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.