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The engineering team at Mercedes-Benz must be getting tired of Chinese EVs that can float and Elon Musk’s hilariously disproven claims that the Cybertruck can work like a boat. That’s because CarBuzz has just found a new patent from Benz for an invention that makes its own SUVs “perform a swimming operation.” Their words, not ours. It also lets you get in and out of the water more easily, which is handy for that busy boat ramp. The Next G-Wagen Could Be Ready For An Amphibious Invasion 2019-2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVMercedes-Benz “The invention relates to a vehicle control unit for…

Every generation produces its share of future classics — cars that fly under the radar today but command serious money and serious respect a decade or two down the road. The trick is spotting them before everyone else does. We capped our budget at $30,000 and cast a wide net to find 10 cars sure to be collectible in the future. 1999-2004 Porsche 911 The First Water-cooled 911 Engine 3.4-liter Flat-six Horsepower 296 hp Torque 258 lb-ft 0-60 5.0 seconds Depending on who you ask, Porsche either committed an unforgivable sin or accurately charted the course for the future when…

Some used car buyers believe that the first guy should always take the financial hit. Others may worry about buying second-hand because some cars become outdated quickly and others might acquire costly problems just as their warranties disappear. But Mazda nevertheless presents a compelling argument for buying several of its used models, as shown by the five cars below. They illustrate an interesting combination of individual model-year reliability data, some meaningful depreciation, and/or relatively modest changes compared to what Mazda offers today in newly-minted form. 2023 Mazda CX-5 Let The First Owner Pay For The Expensive Trim A used Mazda…

Alongside Tesla’s low-key Cybercab event this week, the company showed off its new rare earth-free Cybercab motor, which reportedly increases power density and efficiency significantly. It’s some kind of an achievement, but to understand how much of an achievement it is, we must first understand what all of this actually means. Strap in. Much has been said about the use of “rare earths” in electric vehicles. But there’s a problem: many who’ve heard this phrase have no idea what “rare earths” are, how they’re used, and what the implications of their use are. The engineers designing these products of course…

Microsoft is preparing to enable Memory Integrity on more Windows 11 PCs starting in October. The security feature is meant to protect systems from malicious code, but there is one reason gamers may want to keep an eye on it. Microsoft has previously acknowledged that Memory Integrity can affect gaming performance on some Windows 11 systems. Back in 2022, the company even published instructions explaining how gamers could temporarily disable Memory Integrity and Virtual Machine Platform if they were causing problems. Now, Microsoft is expanding Memory Integrity to more existing Windows 11 PCs through regular Windows quality updates. Eligible systems…

Modern adventure motorcycles have completely rewritten the base definition. When you picture adventure riding, navigating a rocky mountain trail immediately comes to mind, but that ignores the hundreds of paved highway miles required just to get there. Realistically, these towering machines are used far more frequently for daily office commutes than for tackling rocky trails. While crawling through stop-and-go traffic in first gear on a tall, rugged ADV, you will inevitably wish for a shorter, more road-biased motorcycle. So, rather than using a hardcore ADV for your daily grind, get a toned-down ADV that offers the best of both worlds.…

The Japanese company is looking to slash more than $9 billion in supplier costs by 2030.

When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back in June, but there were no details at the time. Now there’s a demo clip showing how to set up the feature running in Xcode 27’s Device Hub. It lets you pair two iPhones, using one as your main device and the other as its “companion.”Launching the feature now makes sense with the expected launch of the foldable iPhone Ultra right around the corner. People…

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Photo: Wayve For the first time, an autonomous EV might show up if you order an Uber in London. Uber and UK autonomous-driving startup Wayve have launched what they say is Britain’s first autonomous ride-hailing service. As of yesterday, riders who request an UberX, Uber Electric, or Uber Comfort may be matched with a Mustang Mach-E fitted with the Wayve AI Driver. The autonomous ride doesn’t cost extra, and passengers can accept it or switch to a regular Uber before the car arrives. The service covers trips across London, excluding airports. But this isn’t a fully driverless robotaxi service yet.…