The Polestar 1 Volvo has long since started downsizing everything to a 2.0-liter inline-4 for both diesel, and petrol models. And now they've added a hybrid powertrain to take advantage of that flexible 2-liter lump. Volvo's inline-4 is pretty flexible. They have done it turbocharged, … [Read more...]
Tesla Sales Overtake Mercedes, BMW
"The best or nothing", Mercedes' long standing motto just hit it back dab smack in the face. Because what do you do when some other manufacturer offers more luxury, serenity, and performance -and mileage! - in a car that costs less? You go get one yourself! That is what you ought to … [Read more...]
My First Drive In The Tesla Model S
I was fortunate enough to be contacted by 3F EV a few months ago to see if I was interested in having a play in a Tesla Model S. Now as I had never even sat in a Tesla much less driven one, I figured it would be worth a day out at least to see what this car can do. 3F EV are a rental company that … [Read more...]
Tesla Owners Playing With The Autopilot Features #Video
Recently, i.e. in the last couple of days Tesla Motors released its version 7.0 software updates. These updates contained a new autopilot feature and Tesla Model S drivers have already started uploading the videos of how it's working onto YouTube for the whole world to see. The results we are … [Read more...]
Tesla Owners Start sharing Autopilot Videos On Youtube
Demolition Man was a movie set in the year 2032. iRobot was set in 2035. These two movies have more in common than just two trigger-happy, old fashioned policemen. They have self-driving-tell-them-where-you-will-go-and-they-will-take-you-there-cars. The last time I checked my phone - because … [Read more...]