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Car crashes into 3 motorcyclists riding in the opposite direction

The incident took place on August 19 on Au Co Street, Tay Ho District (Hanoi) and was captured by the car's dashcam.Three motorbikes were seen tailing each other crossing the road, seemingly to enter a side road, while the car driver appeared to be distracted and did not brake when the motorbikes were preparing to cut across in front of the car."I think the car driver was probably looking at their phone or something, only to jerk and brake when t...

Racing to keep up with technology, but users may feel overwhelmed

A survey on technology experience in the US by J.D. Power shows that a segment of consumers tend to be disinterested in new technologies, but also reveals that some brands are performing better than others.Genesis is one of the brands that meet the needs of customers in terms of interior technology (Photo illustration: Genesis).According to the survey results, features such as facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, and gesture-controlled funct...

VinFast VF 5 Plus now comes with steel rims, saving 8 million VND

The new VF 5 Plus models with steel wheels have started arriving at VinFast dealerships. The Vietnamese automotive brand has also updated new options for this subcompact SUV on its website. VF 5 Plus arrives at dealerships with steel wheels, with new colors introduced by VinFast in early July (Photo: Phan Hoi). VinFast still calls this the VF 5 Plus because the basic technical specifications of the new version are not much diffe...

Agent slashes 150 million for Palisade, posing challenge to newly emerged Chinese competitor

Approaching September, many products are still in stock produced in 2023 (VIN 2023), including the Hyundai Palisade. This E-class SUV has been offered discounts of up to hundreds of million VND for many months, but dealers still can't clear out the inventory completely.In the last few days of August, many showrooms have increased promotions for the Palisade VIN 2023, with a program offering 100% vehicle registration fee waiver. The discount amoun...

The upcoming upgrade of the 3-row 'Creta' could replace the Stargazer X

Recently, Hyundai has released the first images of the mid-life upgrade version of the Alcazar and started allowing Indian consumers to place a deposit for this product. This is a 3-row seat model sharing the same platform as the second-generation Creta - a familiar B-segment crossover for Vietnamese customers.Entering the 2024 model year, the exterior of the Alcazar becomes more angular and significantly less cluttered, especially the front of t...

Using laser beams can enhance safety at intersections

LiDar, short for Light Detection and Ranging, is a technology that uses laser beams to map three-dimensional models of space. By utilizing light, LiDar technology allows for faster and more accurate mapping of space compared to systems that use sound or radar.Currently, this technology is widely used in luxury vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, serving features for driver assistance and autonomous driving. However, in the future, it coul...

Bugatti Chiron's headlights cost as much as a brand new Porsche 911, showcasing luxury and extravagance

Chiron is a rare car model, as the company only produced 500 units. Therefore, the cost is not cheap, not only when you buy the car, but also when you buy spare parts. This pair of headlights is an example. It is being sold on eBay Germany for up to 147,000 euros (164,000 USD), compatible with Chiron Pur Sport and Chiron Super Sport 300+.With that amount of money, in the US, you could buy a brand new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (164,900 USD).These sp...

Tesla loses its crown in the European electric car market to BMW

For the first time in history, BMW has sold more electric cars than Tesla in Europe (Illustrative image: InsideEVs). The data released by the analysis company JATO Dynamics shows that BMW sold 14,869 electric cars in July in Europe, while Tesla sold 14,561 cars. Therefore, BMW sold 308 more electric cars than Tesla. Although this number is not large, it shows that the German car manufacturer has quietly become a "force" in the g...

The European Union reduces taxes for many electric car models manufactured in China

Electric cars produced by Tesla in China have had their import tariffs to the EU reduced by half compared to the previously announced level in July (Image: Tesla). Initially, the EU imposed a tariff of 20.8% on Tesla's electric cars produced in China, but now, after reviewing a complaint filed by the American brand, the EU has reduced the tariff to only 9%. Tesla requested a reassessment after the tariffs were announced in July. Subsequently, t...

Lamborghini explains record sales despite tough economic conditions

Lamborghini's CEO Stephan Winkelmann believes that the YOLO (You Only Live Once) mindset thriving after the Covid-19 pandemic has helped the company achieve strong sales figures despite challenging financial conditions.Owning a supercar remains a lifelong dream for many people (Illustrative photo: Lamborghini).After years of focusing on the Aventador and Huracan models, Lamborghini has refreshed its product lineup with the introduction of new suc...