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BYD’s next-generation 4D millimeter-wave radar chip, which has entered mass production. Credit: BYD The chip uses BYD’s Xuanji A3 smart-driving chip as its computing hub and can support Level 2 through Level 4 driving systems. BYD said the 4D millimeter-wave radar chip has a detection range of more than 400 meters. BYD Semiconductor, a unit of BYD (HKEX: 1211), has begun mass production of its next-generation 4D millimeter-wave radar chip, further deepening the automaker’s vertical integration in smart driving. The chip uses a satellite architecture centered on BYD’s in-house developed Xuanji A3 smart-driving chip, BYD Semiconductor said on Tuesday. Conventional…

The Ford Fathom will go on sale in early 2027, starting at $28,350. With its official debut coming up, Ford revealed new footage of the electric pickup, offering our best look yet. Ford Fathom EV pickup launches in 2027 It’s official. Ford announced last month that its new midsize electric pickup will be named the Fathom when it goes on sale in early 2027. The Ford Fathom will start at just $28,350, making it one of America’s most affordable EVs. That’s for the standard-range version and does not include a $1,595 delivery fee. Even with the fee, prices start at…

Physical ID cards might be on their way out. From driver’s licenses to national ID cards, more of our identity documents are moving onto our phones, and Google wants to make sure that shift happens safely. The company has just announced an expansion of its hardware security program to make digital IDs on Android phones more trustworthy. What is changing? Google is renaming and expanding its Android Ready SE program into the Android Digital Credential Alliance. The original program, launched back in 2021, brought chip makers together to build a secure hardware foundation for digital credentials on Android devices. The…

At some point in our motorcycle journey, we’ve looked at the used market and rejected several examples just because of high odometer readings. It’s honestly a valid reaction, too, since every engine technically has a life expectancy and the higher the odo, the closer it is to a massive expense. There is another side of the coin, though. In some cases, a large odo usually suggests there is something very right with the engine that it has kept running for such a long time. The focus word is ‘some cases’, referring to certain ultra-reliable motorcycles that prove high mileage isn’t…

Dell’s new Dell 14S laptop sounds a lot like a MacBook Neo: it comes in four colors, is aimed at students, and it starts with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Announced at IFA 2026, the 14S is meant to sit below the recently launched XPS 13 and offer another affordable laptop option as most other models continue to climb in price. The 14S will come in linen (beige), dusty rose (pink), washed denim (blue), and velvet green (yep, that’s green). That’s much more colorful than the XPS 13, and like its fancier brethren, the 14S can be configured…

The Kia PV7 will sit on the same E-GMP.S platform as the smaller PV5 and the forthcoming even larger PV9 that’s due in 2029. The PV7’s larger size could give Kia greater scope to include a battery with more capacity than the 71.2kWh ‘Long Range’ pack that’s offered in the PV5 and provides up to 256 miles of range.  The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo is supposedly capable of 276 miles on a charge, so we could see the PV7 achieve figures closer to that if fitted with a bigger battery – or far less if Kia decides to mirror the…

Rolls-Royce is an automaker like no other, and for the most part, it really doesn’t have many direct rivals in the marketplace. Bentley tries, but disperses of a little opulence in favor of some sporting pedigree, and Cadillac’s giving it a go with the Celestiq, but while still focusing primarily on mainstream models with middling degrees of luxury. While immaculately trimmed cabins and effortless V12 engines deliver much of the appeal in Rolls-Royce models, it’s equally the small details that deliver the expected theater and sense of occasion often demanded by its customers. Details like floating center caps. A Closer…

There’s a lot of redundancy in the automotive industry. And we’re not just talking about badge-swaps like the Chevy Silverado and the Sierra 1500, or crowded segments like mid-size crossovers. We’re also looking at automakers that are stepping on their own toes, selling multiple vehicles that do essentially the same thing. At a glance, the Toyota Crown Signia seems to be an especially egregious offender, offering less space than a Grand Highlander, while costing $2,430 more, and nixing the third row. Is Toyota really trying to double-dip, or is there a good reason for both SUVs to exist? The Crown…

In some cases, confusion about where to place a Dolby Atmos soundbar causes many setups to fall short. You shouldn’t have it tucked away under your TV or a shelf, but rather positioned slightly in front of your TV to avoid dampening its effects. Since they use at least two upward-firing elements to generate audio above the listener, there should be an unobstructed path for those drivers to hit your ceiling and bounce straight back down. That means you should have a flat ceiling with no light fixtures or fans, as these could easily deter sound waves, or, even worse,…

Range Rover has just launched an SUV that makes plenty of sense, but still might go over like a safari without any animals. The Range Rover Electric could be the ultimate expression of the model’s go-anywhere-but-do-it-serenely philosophy. It makes less noise, has more torque, and is even more capable of traversing rough or slippery terrain. But good luck telling the difference between the Range Rover EV and the gas or PHEV models without taking a look under the hood. Range Rover Customers Do Not Want Change CloseRange Rover ElectricRange RoverRange Rover ElectricRange RoverRange Rover ElectricRange Rover “We want it the…