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Uber Self-Driving Cars

Starting at the end of this month in Pittsburgh, Uber will be providing a fleet of autonomous Volvo XC90 SUVs, all summoned by the app to take passengers where they want to go. Uber have teamed up with Volvo for their own autonomous driving project, they will install their own driverless control system for the specific needs of their ride-hailing service. They have been modified to include an array of sensors, cameras, laser systems, radar and GPS so that they can fully drive themselves.

source: Bloomberg




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TOYOTA TACOMA POLAR EXPEDITION TRUCK - Image

TOYOTA TACOMA POLAR EXPEDITION TRUCK

Ebay have listed a one of a kind vehicle, a chance to own the ultimate adventure truck. The purpose built vehicle was modified over a period of two years to perfection, it was designed to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest drive across the earth’s most deadly terrain: across the icecap to the South Pole and back again. Described as "The most unique and successful concept truck ever built”, ´Polar` is now available for purchase, with both Guinn...
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1976 International Scout II - Image

1976 International Scout II

Remember the gorgeous International Harvester Scout II finished in matte white? Now Motorcar Studio is offering this awesome 1976 International Scout II finished in matte charcoal! The one-owner, rust-free truck has been fully restored and fitted with custom front and rear bumpers, an SSII grille, a four-inch Rough Country lift and 17-inch Mickey Thompson Deegan wheels wearing Nitto 33x12.50 mud grapplers. Inside it is equipped with black Corbeau seats front and rea...
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Audi Nuvolari Supercar - Image

Audi Nuvolari Supercar

The name Audi Nuvolari comes from the 1935 German Grand Prix, when Tazio Nuvolari drove an outdated Alfa Romeo to victory against every German factory car on their home circuit. It is considered the greatest upset in motorsport history. Audi chose that name for its first supercar since the R8, and the car has to live up to it. The powertrain pairs a 4.0 litre twin turbo V8 that revs to 10,000 rpm with three axial flux electric motors and a 7.3 kWh lithium ion...
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