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motor1.com > news > 806866 > tesla-grok-summer-update-brings

Tesla's Grok Now Does 116 Voice Commands, But Many Owners Are Locked Out

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (546+ words) Tesla just gave Grok the keys. With the 2026 Summer Update rolling out on firmware 2026.26.6.5, the assistant that used to crack jokes and answer trivia now folds your mirrors, sets the wipers, and adjusts the climate on command. Say "Hey Grok…...

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motor1.com > news > 805874 > tesla-cybercab-robotaxi-launch-austin

Tesla’s Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Hits Austin September 3

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (497+ words) Tesla has locked in the date. The Cybercab, a two-seat robotaxi with no steering wheel and no pedals, gets its formal launch event in Austin on September 3, 2026. Invitations are going out to selected riders and fans, and coverage from outlets…...

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motor1.com > features > 804639 > why-cars-have-shark-fin-antennas

That Little Fin On Your Car's Roof Is Hiding Some Clever Technology

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (1046+ words) That little fin sitting on the roof of your car looks like a styling flourish, but it has a much more important job. The shark-fin antenna is essentially a compact communications hub. It's a far cry from the long metal…...

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motor1.com > news > 802737 > chevrolet-trailblazer-carplay

Woman Drives A New Chevrolet Trailblazer. Then Her iPhone Updates. Then Her Apple CarPlay Stops Working

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (738+ words) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been gamechangers in the car industry. Before the debut of this software, trying to get your phone to work in your car involved navigating a complex maze of proprietary menus. Not only that, but…...

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motor1.com > features > 801786 > anti-lock-brakes-explained

How A Tiny Computer Keeps Your Tires From Locking Up: Motor101

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1123+ words) Brakes are the most critical system on a car. The fact that your car can stop on a dime every time, without drama, is taken for granted by nearly every driver on the road today. But it comes down to…...

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motor1.com > news > 798595 > autozone-stock-chatgpt

AutoZone Worker Claims Product Is Sold Out. Then The Customer Pulls An Uno Reverse: ‘We Are Cooked’

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (814+ words) AI has made its way into our everyday lives, from figuring out what to eat to what to say. It’s gotten to the point where people trust AI so much that they'll use it to second-guess human experts. Those working…...

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motor1.com > news > 797312 > rivian-says-ai-make-carplay-obsolete

Rivian Says AI Will Make The Apple CarPlay Debate 'Obsolete"

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (403+ words) Some automakers continue to resist adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to their vehicles—most notably Tesla, General Motors in its EV lineup, and Rivian. Despite ongoing customer pushback, Rivian appears more committed than ever to its approach, instead focusing…...

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motor1.com > news > 796504 > is-toyota-using-ai-surveillance

‘I Didn’t Consent To That’: Woman Takes 4Runner To Toyota Dealership. Then She Sees An AI Surveillance System

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (818+ words) Are car dealerships using AI to scan your car? That’s what a new video is claiming—and users aren’t happy about it. According to TikTok user Jordan Ochoa (@jordan_the_ocho), she recently visited a Toyota dealership in Tucson, Arizona. Ochoa says this…...

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motor1.com > news > 794316 > new-cars-mandate-impaired-driver-detection-delay

Your Car May Soon Be Monitoring Everything You Do Behind The Wheel

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (578+ words) Next year could be the start of a new surveillance era. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed by Congress in 2021, included a statute requiring new cars to have driver-monitoring systems designed to detect impaired drivers. The bill gave automakers…...

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motor1.com > news > 789976 > google-maps-ask-maps-specific-questions

Google Maps Has A New Search Function For Oddly Specific Questions

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (273+ words) Love it or hate it, AI has already infiltrated nearly every aspect of daily life—now it’s coming to your navigation app, too. Google is rolling out a new feature for Google Maps called "Ask Maps," which uses the company’s…...