Cobus F. Potgieter
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BMW’s Inflatable Headrest Expands Comfort Beyond Conventional Designs
An inflatable headrest cushion with deployable wings improves comfort and increases the surface area of the headrest.
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Hyundai To Expand Microcar Lineup With New Insteroid EV
With the success of the Inster micro electric crossover, a new trademark registration suggests Casper and Inster will get a new sibling soon.
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Audi’s Integrated Torque and Brake System Marks New Era In Powertrain Design
Combining a vehicle’s torque-transmission and braking functions into a single unit can be the key to improved efficiency and better packaging.
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Porsche Has Reinvented The Bumper
Simplified design promises lower repair costs and enhanced impact absorption.
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Volkswagen And Subaru Target Drunk Driving with Breathalyzer-Activated Start System
VW’s innovative safety system blocks the ignition if the driver’s alcohol level exceeds the legal limit.
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BMW Proposes Smart Solution to Dusty Touchscreens
BMW wants to use your car’s air-conditioning to blow the dust clean off your infotainment touchscreen.
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Audi’s Removable Roof Panels Bring Autonomous Features to Older Models
The roof panels have features and sensors that expand the capabilities of a car’s driver-assistance suite.
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Mercedes-Benz Wants To Use Lidar Tech To Prevent Car Scratches
Combining a microphone and LiDAR, Merc proposes a system that can look and listen for flying objects that can damage your car.
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Renault Develops Solar Panels That Charge Your Car While Driving
Photovoltaic Roof Panels Will Soon Do More Than Cool Your Car’s Cabin
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Beat the Heat: Volkswagen’s New Tech Finds Shaded Parking to Reduce Energy Use
VW’s proposed “Shadow Swarm” technology aims to lower air-conditioning strain and protect car interiors.