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Artificial intelligence is an intimidating technology that’s held an increasingly influential and still unproven role in our lives, and now Los Angeles is spending $11 million to install 100 AI cameras in buses to ticket vehicles illegally parked in bus zones. Testing for this program is slated to begin this summer and is expected to go live by the end of the year. Los Angeles Metro, the organization that operates LA’s city buses, insists that it is doing community outreach to make sure the public is aware of the purpose, timing, and impacts of the program, but as someone who lives on one of the bus routes slated to get AI cameras, I haven’t heard a peep.

According to LA Metro, once cameras are installed there will be a 60-day warning period for drivers, where any violators caught on camera blocking bus lanes or bus stops will receive warning citations instead of real tickets. This method of notifying the public of the impending crackdowns seems like an intentionally half-hearted approach that will leave most residents without knowledge of the program’s implementation. If LA Metro really wanted to inform residents about the new procedures, it should send an email out to LA residents or a text to warn them that new and more aggressive processes will be implemented.

The program is designed by Hayden AI, a private AI company who is making $11 million from the deal with Los Angeles Metro. Hayden AI claims implementation of its cameras and software will increase ridership, improve bus times, and address mobility concerns. Cameras will be mounted inside Metro bus windshields, and will constantly scan for illegally parked cars, but according to Hayden AI’s chief growth officer Charles Territo, it will only record when a potential violation is observed. According to the Los Angeles Times,

“If the bus is moving and there’s no vehicle parked in the lane, it’s not recording any data,” (Territo) said. “Only when the system observes a vehicle parked illegally in a bus lane or a bus stop does it record the license plate and capture video of the event.”

Once a recording is made, it will be submitted to L.A. Department of Transportation where a human will assess whether a ticket should be issued.

The use of video imaging to enforce parking violations was legalized in 2021. Video that does not include a parking violation must be destroyed within 15 days, the law states. Any recording of a parking violation can be retained for six months, or 60 days “after the final disposition of the citation.”

LA Metro’s $11 million contract with Hayden AI started in December of 2023 and is supposed to last about five years. When vehicles block bus stops, it creates accessibility issues for riders with disabilities, and vehicles blocking bus lanes slow service. Addressing these violations should help to streamline LA’s notoriously underdeveloped public transportation system which is a good thing, but LA Metro should make a more concerted effort to inform the public of the new methods of enforcement.

Automotive News (الزام به اشتراک) به نقل از منابع فروشنده حاضر در جلسه گزارش داد که جزئیات بیشتری در مورد جانشین مک لارن P1 پس از جلسه نمایندگی که در اوایل ماه جاری برگزار شد، ظاهر شد.

طبق گزارش ها، هایپرکار جدید در سه ماهه چهارم عرضه خواهد شد، اما تحویل آن تا نیمه اول سال 2026 آغاز نخواهد شد. این بدان معناست که پس از هایپرکار بعدی فراری که در حال حاضر در حال آزمایش است، عرضه خواهد شد، البته احتمالا قبل از هایپرکار بعدی پورشه بر اساس Mission X الکتریکی. مفهوم

کمتر از 400 نمونه برنامه ریزی شده است، مشابه P1 که تولید آن در 375 دستگاه محدود شده بود و مشتریان وفادار اولین فرصت برای خرید آن خواهند بود. برچسب قیمت تقریباً 2 میلیون دلار یا نزدیک به دو برابر قیمت اولیه P1 خواهد بود.

گفته می شود در این جلسه تصویری از خودرو به نمایش گذاشته شد. منابع فروشنده Automotive News می گویند که این خودرو ترکیبی از P1 و سنا سخت تر به نظر می رسد.

مک لارن سنا 2019، مدیا درایو پرتغال، ژوئن 2018

قبلاً گزارش شده بود که درهای پروانه ای سنتی مک لارن با درب های گولینگ در هایپرکار جدید جایگزین خواهند شد. همچنین گزارش شده است که چراغ‌های جلوی فرورفته مانند آنهایی که در سوپراسپرت‌های آرتورا و 750S یافت می‌شوند، برش را ایجاد می‌کنند.

طبق گزارش ها، این پیشرانه یک مجموعه هیبریدی پلاگین با یک V-8 جدید توسعه یافته به عنوان جزء احتراق داخلی خواهد بود. V-8 احتمالاً همان طراحی داخلی است که مک لارن سال گذشته معرفی کرد.

هیچ اشاره ای به تعداد موتورهای الکتریکی این خودرو نشده است، اگرچه Automotive News گزارش داده است که سیستم هیبریدی تا 70 درصد سبک تر از سیستم P1 خواهد بود، همچنین یک راه اندازی هیبریدی پلاگین مبتنی بر V-8. تا حدی به یک باتری سبک وزن و با چگالی بالا که از برنامه فرمول 1 مک لارن قرض گرفته شده است. دانش آیرودینامیکی از برنامه F1 نیز برای ارائه عملکرد برتر در جانشین P1 مورد استفاده قرار خواهد گرفت.

فولکس واگن در نمایشگاه خودروی پکن 2024 این هفته یک کانسپت EV جدید با زبان طراحی با هدف سلیقه چینی ها معرفی خواهد کرد.

VW ID.Code جدیدترین مدل از سری مدل های مفهومی و تولیدی در خانواده ID EV این خودروساز است، اما استایل آن یک تغییر بزرگ است. قسمت جلویی خمیده، عناصر نور افقی بلند، و چراغ‌های گوشه عمودی به این متقاطع چهره‌ای زیبا می‌دهد و قوس چرخ‌ها نسبت به مدل‌های ID قبلی مشخص‌تر هستند.

مفهوم ID.Code فولکس واگن

فولکس‌واگن در مورد مشخصات صحبت نکرد، اما اشاره کرد که ID.Code با در نظر گرفتن حالت‌های رانندگی دستی و حالت‌های رانندگی خودکار سطح 4 SAE طراحی شده است.

برخی از ویژگی های ظاهری ID.Code احتمالاً در خودروهای برقی فولکس واگن در بازار چین در آینده ظاهر خواهند شد. این خودروساز قصد دارد یک برند فرعی جدید به نام ID.UX را با پنج مدل در سال 2027 در چین راه اندازی کند. این خودروها جزو 16 خودروی برقی خانواده ID هستند که فولکس واگن قصد دارد تا سال 2030 در خط تولید جهانی خود داشته باشد. برنامه های فولکس واگن برای بازار چین نیز شامل پلاگین های هیبریدی جدید با بیش از 62 مایل برد الکتریکی (احتمالاً همانطور که در چرخه آزمایش محلی اندازه گیری شده است).

مفهوم ID.Code فولکس واگن

تمام مدل‌های تولیدی خانواده ID تاکنون از پلتفرم MEB استفاده کرده‌اند، اما فولکس‌واگن همچنین در حال توسعه معماری‌های جدید خودرویی مختص بازار چین است. این شرکت در حال برنامه‌ریزی چهار خودروی برقی مبتنی بر یکی از این پلت‌فرم‌ها به نام پلتفرم اصلی چین (CMP) تا سال 2026 است و همچنین با خودروساز چینی Xpeng برای پلتفرم‌های EV همکاری می‌کند. این مشارکت دو مدل را نیز تا سال 2026 تولید خواهد کرد.

در خارج از چین، فولکس‌واگن قصد دارد در چند سال آینده دو مدل ID کوچکتر و مقرون به صرفه‌تر را روانه بازار کند. اولین مورد، بر اساس مفهوم ID.2all، انتظار می رود در سال 2026 معرفی شود. پس از آن ID.1 کوچکتر و ارزان تر در سال 2027 عرضه خواهد شد.

Nissan just took the wraps off four different concept cars at the Beijing Auto Show, two of them being sedans, and the other two being SUVs. The four cars preview the design and styling of models Nissan is tailoring for the Chinese market, though we wouldn’t be too surprised to see elements of these concepts influence the design of Nissan vehicles sold elsewhere, too.

Nissan Epoch Concept

The first car Nissan revealed is the Epoch Concept, which is an electric sedan. Just like the rest of the cars here, details are thin. However, Nissan says that it pictures this Epoch Concept as a car for “suburban go-getters.” It features an AI-powered virtual personal assistant that Nissan says can recognize human emotions and respond to them. If we had to take a guess at its size, we’d peg it as Sentra-like in its proportions. The lighting stands out as a big element of its rather rounded-off design. It has a glass roof, intriguing wheel styling and flush door handles to enhance its aerodynamics.

Nissan Epic Concept

The Epic Concept is the second and last of these four that is fully electric. Nissan says it’s designed for “adventurous city couples who explore on weekends.” It houses a big suite of sensors and driving tech that Nissan says makes it autonomous for both city and highway driving. When you get to the campsite, Nissan says the car can function as a power source to power your various camping items. Again, lighting plays a major role in this concept’s design, as wild-looking LED strips are all over both the front and rear of the SUV. It has chunky fenders that hint at some light off-roading capabilities, and the tall rear end suggests it can carry plenty of gear for a couple people to take a long weekend camping trip. Its interior is living room-like with white seats and screens galore. There’s even a cute little dog that appears on the passenger-side screen, which would be one awesome personal assistant. Anyone riding in the back will enjoy a flat floor and some lovely lumbar cushions to stay comfy on long journeys.

Nissan Era Concept

Now we transition from fully-electric concepts to plug-in hybrids, as the Era Concept is a PHEV. Nissan says it’s meant for the young businessperson who treats their car as a second home. It features an E-4ORCE all-wheel-drive system alongside active air suspension to make those longer journeys more comfortable. Plus, Nissan says it’s equipped with the company’s extra-comfy Zero-Gravity seats. Its exterior design is mighty similar to the Epic Concept, though there are some tweaks here and there that differentiate the two such as raised roof rails, lighting changes and much more serious off-road tires on the Era. Good luck telling the interiors apart aside from the ambient lighting within.

Nissan Evo Concept

The last concept of the day is a sedan called the Evo Concept, and it’s also a plug-in hybrid. Unlike the SUVs that shared much of their design, this sedan doesn’t look like a carbon copy of the Epoch Concept. Nissan says it’s an ideal weekend getaway car for the family, though it doesn’t look particularly capacious to store lots of people and their luggage. One similarity between it and the Epoch is its AI virtual assistant. The Evo’s interior is simplistic with just a pair of screens and very few buttons, but it does feel light and airy in its design. Its exterior is the sportiest looking of them all here, too. It has a slick sportback design, and angular front with sharp creases aplenty. If this had an Altima badge on it, we wouldn’t be disappointed.

Greg has a 2013 Infiniti M37 that he is fond of, but the car is getting up there in age and he is ready to trade his four doors for a big coupe that is reliable and powerful. He has a lot of flexibility and a $60,000 budget, what car should he buy?

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Here is the scenario.

I’m ready to give up my 2013 Infiniti M37. While I still love the car, the 4-door sedan has 102,000 miles and is starting to show its age. It was one of the best-kept secrets in the automotive world and I’d consider another if they were still made: good performance, comfort, looks (to my mind) inside and out, and less expensive to purchase and service than most of its peers. It was the perfect car when I was commuting 60 highway miles a day. Now I’m three miles away from the daily train ride into NYC and want something that will get my pulse racing on the weekends.

I’m looking for a reliable sports car that I can daily drive. Something bigger, roomier and more powerful than a Miata. Something without the ugly, go-fast dents that are found all over on just about every car made these days. It doesn’t have to be new; a low-mileage used car with modern safety features and at least a few creature comforts works. Either a stick or paddle shifters will do. I prefer a hard-top, but a sunroof would be nice. I tend to favor the German cars, and I don’t like the interiors on most American models. I would prefer a coupe, though I wouldnt totally rule out a nice sedan. I have a budget of up to $60,000

Quick Facts:

Budget: up to $60,000

Location: Norwalk, CT

Daily Driver: Sort of

Wants: Power, Reliability, Comfort

Doesn’t want: An American car

Expert 1: Tom McParland – Checks All The Boxes

The appeal of the Infintis from that generation was that they offered a healthy amount of power in both V6 and V8 versions in a relatively stress-free package. Unfortunately, Infiniti strayed away from that formula in favor of whatever it is they are doing now, but there are some wildcards on the market if you are willing to expand your net a bit.

Lexus crammed its excellent 5.0- liter V8 into a variety of models over the years, and while the Japanese brand’s performance offerings haven’t often made a direct challenge to the ///M or AMG cars, they did offer a compelling package of old school power with top-notch build quality.

As an upgrade to the M37, you may want to consider the Lexus RC-F, you will get a 470 horsepower V8 without any turbos or fussy stuff, and while you can likely find more power elsewhere, I doubt that this would be insufficient for your needs. The interior is modern enough, though a bit dated compared to some of the European choices. However, the RC-F should offer enough thrills for weekend driving, without having to worry about raiding your savings account for expensive repairs. Another benefit is you don’t see too many of these, and it can be nice to have something a bit different. Due to their rarity, you will likely need to source one from far away and have it shipped. This red one in Texas with under 9,000 miles is tempting, as is this white one from a private seller that is a little more convenient.

Expert 2 : Bradley Brownell – Neunelfer Über Alles

Oh, so you prefer German cars and you want a car that adds some verve to your life? There’s only one logical choice here, it absolutely has to be the Porsche 911. This definitely fits the bill, and it won’t drive like anything else on the market, used or new. The 996-generation 911 Turbo is the best bang-for-your-buck in the Porsche market right now, and they’re steadily marching up in value. The Turbo is definitely built more in the Grand Tourer direction, with a cushy full-leather interior and all-wheel drive, but it’s still an incredibly competent sporting machine.

This 2001 Turbo makes 415 ponies from a 3.6-liter flat six, and is possibly the most reliable thing Porsche has ever built. The Mezger engine slung out back is a gem of engineering and delivers an old-school boost punch when you mat the throttle. If you can stay out of boost, it’ll actually deliver pretty solid fuel mileage on the highway, too.

The 996 generation gets a lot of flack for its headlights, but I actually like them. The interior is definitely dated, designed 27 years ago, but there are plenty of things you can do to make it a little nicer. A modern CarPlay head unit goes a long way, in my opinion.

It’s admittedly at the top of your budget, but it brings a lot to the table, too. Go offer $60,000 for this one on eBay (asking $61,900) and never look back. It’ll treat you right, and you’ll have a blast. Plus you can tell people you drive a Porsche.

Expert 3: Collin Woodard – You Actually Want What You Don’t Want

Look, Greg, I hear what you’re saying. You don’t want an American car. On the other hand, everything else you’ve written makes it sound like you want an American car. Power? Reliability? Comfort? Buddy, you’re asking for a Dodge Challenger even if you don’t think you want a Dodge Challenger. Heck, much of the early engineering was borrowed from Mercedes-Benz, which is one of the German brands you like so much.

I know you don’t want to hear it, and maybe it’s because you’re worried your neighbors will judge you, but a Dodge Challenger would be perfect for you. Especially as a weekend car. If you really are hoping for a Miata but bigger, then I’m definitely wrong here, and you should probably go with Tom or Bradley’s suggestion, but a Hemi-powered Challenger is going to be a blast from the moment you start it up.

With a budget up to $60,000, you’ve basically got your pick of the lineup. If you’re worried about your car being too powerful, you can always go with some of the lesser Challengers, but here’s a 2015 Hellcat for just under $53,000. The RC-F makes plenty of power, but it certainly doesn’t make Hellcat power. Meanwhile, the Beetle doesn’t even have a V8. Come on, Greg. You know you want a Hellcat. It may feel wrong, but everything about it is so right.

Expert 4: Amber DaSilva – You Already Know What You Want

Greg, there’s a rare category of What Car Should You Buy shopper that I think you fall into: The buyer who’s already picked out a car, but wants others to arrive to the same conclusion independently to back them up. I know, you came here to ask what car you should buy, but let’s look at your wording here. You want something lightly used, comfortable, fast, and — perhaps most crucially to the argument — German.

Greg, get thee an M4. Better yet, get yourself an M4 Competition. You’ll have power in spades, all the German interior luxury you could want, and you’ll have it all for under $60,000. Here’s a solid option for you, but it’s far from the only one — you can find these cars within your price range all day long.

I know, I know, rear-wheel drive in Connecticut winters is scary. But, Greg, you got this. I drove an FR-S through years of Fairfield County snow, and I lived to tell the tale. If I could do it, so can you.

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If you’re a spooky season enthusiast, we’ve got some great news. Despite the fact that Home Depot’s spring sale hasn’t even wrapped up yet, the big orange retailer has just announced a limited early release of its scary-popular Halloween decorations including, you guessed it, Skelly, the gigantic 12-foot tall skeleton you’ve seen at the most popular trick-or-treating destination in your neighborhood. Of course, Skelly is joined by his loyal 7-foot skeleton dog companion, creatively named “Skelly’s dog,” and several other modern Halloween classics. The “Halfway to Halloween” sale won’t get you much in the way of deals, If you’re interested in picking up what will surely be some of the most-popular lawn decorations in October this year, before they sell out, you can check out some of our favorites below. Due to their popularity, there’s a limit of 1 per order on the biggest decorations of the bunch.

$299 at The Home Depot

This 12-foot tall skeleton is a classic, with an upgrade. This is the 2.0 version of the popular product which now includes LCD eyes with different settings all controllable by remote. The eyes not only light up with different displays, they also move. Like the previous version, Skelly 2.0 is just as easy to assemble as always and is sure to make your house the go-to destination during trick-or-treating season.

More great Home Depot Halloween decorations:

7 FT Skelly’s Dog – $199

• The perfect companion to Skelly, this 7-foot tall skeleton dog has LCD eyes just like his 12-foot tall owner as well as a posable tail and jaw.

Jabberin Jack Giant 5 ft. Inflatable Talking Animated Pumpkin with Built-in Projector and Speaker Plug’n Play – $99.99

• This is a great decoration if you want to get into the spirit but don’t quite want all of the eyes on your house. This inflatable pumpkin has a built-in speaker, self-inflates, and provides “over 70 minutes of animations, singing, talking and joking.”

7 FT. Animated Frankenstein’s Monster – $279 

• Another oversized yard decoration for those who really want to show off, this classic Frankenstein’s monster has light-up features, moving eyes and arms and makes classic monster sounds when triggered by a built-in motion sensor.

Scary Harry 64.5 in. Motion Activated Talking LED Animatronic Killer Clown Halloween Prop – $74.98

• This one is a little more on the “genuinely scary” side. The killer clown motif is universally hated by us normal people and universally beloved by people who love scaring all the rest of us. So if you insist on giving someone in your life nightmares this October, this animatronic killer clown is a great option for you. 

$379 at The Home Depot

“Evil Groot” seems to have become a bit of a trend lately. A very similar-looking design to this was a popular character to use in the Call of Duty video game last Halloween season and it seems like the idea is only continuing to expand. This 12.5-foot tall “deadwood skelly” can change its light-up chest color, has posable arms and its eyes even blink. Sadly, it does not come with a zombified Rocket Raccoon. 

More top picks

Speaking with the press at the media reveal of the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO, the brand’s Global Operations Officer Bob Broderdorf said that he and the brand definitely see electrification playing a role in future performance trucks. He was also confident in Ram’s ability to make something along those lines. That’s not confirming that there’s a specific performance-focused truck that’s fully EV or range-extended in development, but Broderdorf wasn’t waffling with weak statements about ‘always considering future products’ or anything of that ilk.

He did note that if Ram does an electrified performance truck, it might be a little while. He pointed out that the brand still needs to get both the REV full-electric truck and the Ramcharger range-extended EV into production. So obviously, Ram has to focus on getting those more mainstream, volume products on the road and established.

It’s also easy to see how Ram’s electric powertrains could play into sporty trucks. The REV is rated at 654 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque from its dual motors, and has a claimed 0 to 60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, a couple tenths quicker than the RHO. The Ramcharger is very similar with 663 horsepower, but 615 pound-feet of torque, and the same 0 to 60 time as the REV. Arguably the power is there, Ram would mostly just need to either adjust the chassis either for street or off-road performance.

But again, as Broderdorf noted, Ram hasn’t even got its regular EVs out the door. So it’s more than reasonable that the company doesn’t have anything concrete about performance EVs yet. But it does sound like the company is optimistic about the idea, and we’re excited about that.

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خریداران می‌توانند بین پیشرانه‌های پلاگین هیبریدی یا الکتریکی یکی را انتخاب کنند، که دومی تقسیم وزن ایده‌آل 50:50 جلو به عقب و برد 373 مایل را در چرخه آزمایشی مورد استفاده در چین ارائه می‌کند. اگر با استفاده از چرخه سختگیرانه EPA محاسبه شود، این رقم تا حدودی کمتر خواهد بود.

طول EZ-6 193.7 اینچ است که حدود 4.5 اینچ طولانی تر از مزدا 6 قبلی است. مزدا نگفته است که این خودرو از چه پلت فرمی استفاده می کند، اما رسانه های چینی گزارش دادند که EZ-6 یک پلت فرم مشترک با یک سدان چانگان به نام SL03. مزدا تایید کرده است که چانگان مسئول توسعه پیشرانه های EZ-6 و همچنین ویژگی های اتصال آن بوده است.

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نمای بیرونی و داخلی حاصل کار طراحان مزدا است. این خودروساز گفت که EZ-6 آخرین تکامل زبان طراحی Kodo خود را نشان می دهد.

کابین دارای طراحی نامرتب و معمولی مزداهای مدرن است. کنترل‌های فیزیکی محدود به نظر می‌رسند و طراحان از صفحه‌نمایش لمسی بزرگ با جهت‌گیری منظره مشابه آنچه در تسلا می‌بینید، ترجیح می‌دهند. همچنین می‌توان از کنترل ژست‌ها و کنترل صوتی استفاده کرد که این مورد حتی زمانی که راننده خارج از خودرو است، به عنوان مثال در حین مانورهای پارک از راه دور، کار می‌کند.

کانسپت مزدا آراتا

مزدا همچنین از نمایشگاه خودروی پکن برای معرفی کانسپت کراس اوور الکتریکی آراتا استفاده کرد. مزدا گفت این کانسپت به بررسی مضامین طراحی جدید برای خودروهای الکتریکی آینده با هدف مصرف کنندگان چینی می پردازد.

انتظار می‌رود یک نسخه تولیدی، بار دیگر با استفاده از فناوری EV از Changan، سال آینده در بازار چین عرضه شود.