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Mercedes’ Role in Aston Martin’s Future
Several years ago Aston Martin inked a deal with Mercedes-Benz. The German firm secured a non-voting 5 percent stake in the famous sports-car maker and in exchange the folks in Britain are getting a number of important technologies.
Volkswagen Finally Switching to USB Ports
Next year Volkswagen will finally catch up to the rest of the auto industry when it comes to in-car technology.
Toyota Launches New Hybrid Technology Trial
Toyota is testing out a new technology that it hopes will improve efficiency in its hybrid vehicles.
See Around Corners with Dynamic eHorizon
For millennia man has tried to see into the future.
Continental Developing Sexier Display Screens
Display technology is a critical part of modern life. Screens are literally everywhere, from the TV in your living room to the laptop on your desk, the ATM at your credit union to the smartphone in your pocket. We’re surrounded by electronic displays, even when we’re behind the wheel.
Continental Holds the ‘Keys’ to Future Driving
Supplier company Continental may hold the “keys” to future driving thanks to two different technologies under development.
Continental Developing Augmented-Reality Diagnostics
German supply giant Continental is working on a lot of cutting-edge technology, much of which is aimed at making things easier for drivers. But that’s not the limit of what they’re developing.
Aluminum Turbos Save Weight, Money
Weight is the mortal enemy of performance and efficiency. One of the most effective ways of increasing a vehicle’s fuel economy and improving its driving dynamics is to cut unnecessary mass. Every component is fair game for optimization, including turbochargers.
Continental Develops Fuel-Saving Electrical System
Modern vehicles feature electrical systems that operate on 12 volts. This has pretty much been the industry standard since about the mid-1950s. But engineers at Continental are working to really step things up.
Testing an Almost Self-Driving BMW i3
In the not-so-distant future, your car will be able to park itself and avoid costly or embarrassing fender benders. At the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, BMW brought two prototype vehicles that were equipped to perform those tasks.
Is Carbon Buildup a Problem With Direct-Injection Engines?
Direct injection offers numerous benefits over port fuel delivery but could it be a bigger headache than it’s worth?
Google Seeks Partners for Self-Driving Car Production
Google is busy developing its self-driving car technology and is looking for partners to help bring it to market.
Verizon Vehicle Offers to ‘Connect’ Older Cars
Verizon Wireless will soon offer drivers with older vehicles the option to retrofit their car with modern connectivity.
2016 Chevy Volt Bows With 50-Mile Electric Range
Chevrolet is set to unveil its all-new, second-generation Volt at the Detroit auto show later today. This 2016 model features a laundry list of improvements but most importantly its electric-only driving range has been increased to 50 miles.
Jaguar Land Rover Shows Off Smartphone App Integration at CES
Smart-phone app integration is a major part of the Jaguar Land Rover InControl infotainment system and we got a chance to sample and see some of the apps that are launching with the new system.
Nissan, NASA Partner on Self-Driving Tech
Nissan is partnering up with American space exploration firm NASA to develop autonomous vehicles.
Top 10 Automotive Displays of CES
This is the first year for AutoGuide.com covering the Consumer Electronics Show. This year, as expected, automobiles had a huge presence at the show.
BMW Announces In-Car Gesture Controls at CES
Smartphones and tablets are changing how automotive infotainment systems work.
FCA Debuts Uconnect Access Services at CES
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is adding to its suite of Uconnect Access apps.
2016 Audi Q7 Interior Exposed at CES
The interior of the next generation Audi Q7 crossover was on display at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, offering an advance preview of what the four-ringed brand is planning for car cabin functionality.
Ford Sync 3 Adds Life360, Accuweather Apps
Ford introduced two new apps at CES that work with its new Sync 3 infotainment system.
BMW Highlights New Autonomous Driving Tech at CES
Whether you’re ready for it or not, autonomous driving technology is progressing at a rapid pace.
Self-Driving Audi A7 Arrives Safely at CES
The autonomous Audi A7 that set off for CES has completed its journey to Las Vegas.
BMW M4 Concept Showcases OLED, Laser Lighting at CES
BMW is previewing how the laser headlight technology it uses on the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car would look on more mainstream products in its lineup.
