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caranddriver.com > news > a70/09/6141 > rivian-patents-physical-buttons-rear-glass

Future Rivian R1S and R1T Models Could Have Physical Buttons, According to a New Patent

Future Rivian R1S and R1T Models Could Have Physical Buttons, According to a New Patent1+ hour, 52+ min ago   (363+ words) Diagrams within the patent give us our first look at what facelifted R1 models could look like in the future. Rivian recently filed a patent for a rear tailgate with independently-powered rear glass. The patent would allow for the glass to…...

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caranddriver.com > news > a69/93/6177 > rivian-3-d-printing-inside-look-michigan-lab

We Tour Rivian's 3-D-Printing Lab and Learn How an R1 Drive Unit Took 7 Days to Make

We Tour Rivian's 3-D-Printing Lab and Learn How an R1 Drive Unit Took 7 Days to Make1+ week, 3+ day ago   (408+ words) We tour Rivian's facilities in Plymouth, Michigan, to explore the fun stuff it 3-D prints and learn how much filament is consumed doing it. See all results for Rivian for sale near 30309 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is tough stuff. Not…...

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caranddriver.com > news > a69/94/6404 > ford-eyes-off-autonomous-driving-universal-ev

Ford Will Debut Eyes-Off Autonomous Driving on Its Upcoming $30K EV

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (198+ words) The next generation of BlueCruise will permit eyes-off Level 3 driving, starting in 2028 with the Universal EV platform that will underpin a new small truck. See all results for Ford for sale near 20147 Shop New Cars Shop Used Cars Caleb Miller…...

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caranddriver.com > news > a69/93/8250 > waymo-ojai-autonomous-robotaxi-details

You Could Get an Autonomous Taxi Ride from the Waymo Ojai Later This Year

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (376+ words) Waymo is gearing up to start adding its new self-driving van, built by Chinese automaker Zeekr, to its fleet of robotaxis in the United States. See all results for used cars for sale near 60616 The new autonomous van had previously…...

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caranddriver.com > news > a69/92/5417 > autoliv-foldable-steering-wheel-ces-revealed

A Parts Supplier Revealed an Innovative Foldable Steering Wheel at CES

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (250+ words) The new tech is designed with autonomous cars in mind and creates more space in the cabin when the steering wheel isn't needed. See all results for used cars for sale near 17401 As Autoliv is first and foremost an automotive…...

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caranddriver.com > news > a69/91/8627 > mercedes-benz-mb-drive-assist-pro-sampled

We Sample Mercedes-Benz's MB.Drive Assist Pro

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (381+ words) We got a ride in Mercedes-Benz's new Level 2 autonomous system that navigates cities hands-free. It doesn't do things half-baked. When it launches, there will be no beta. The company already has Level 3 autonomous vehicles'what it calls MB Drive Pilot'for sale…...

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caranddriver.com > news > a69/91/9135 > lucid-gravity-uber-nuro-robotaxi-revealed

Lucid Is Turning the Gravity into a Robotaxi with Uber's Help

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (271+ words) Testing is already underway for the Lucid-based robotaxi, and Uber will launch the self-driving taxi service in the San Francisco area later in 2026. See all results for 2026 Lucid Motors Gravity for sale near 20147 The trio of companies said that autonomous…...

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caranddriver.com > features > g15/38/2751 > automotive-tech-history

Who Invented Heated Seats? and Other Automotive Technology Firsts

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (1006+ words) Our car experts choose every product we feature. We may earn money from the links on this page. We look back to the first uses of turbocharging, navigation, cruise control, and other automotive features you can no longer imagine living…...