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Should You Be Worried About Car Hacking?
With all the connected technology found in modern vehicles, you might be wondering if the personal information that they store is safe.
Electric Turbochargers Eliminate Lag, Improve Fuel Economy
Electric turbochargers are on their way, but how exactly do they work?
Automakers Request Delay for Pedestrian-Alert System
Automakers are requesting a delay for mandated pedestrian-alert systems in hybrids and electric vehicles.
Tesla, Panasonic Reach Battery Production Equipment Agreement
Panasonic will supply battery-production equipment for Tesla’s upcoming “Gigafactory” battery production facility.
Ferrari Working on Electric Turbo Technology
Add another automaker to the list that is planning to use electric turbo technology.
Audi A7 to Demonstrate Piloted Driving on Florida Freeway
Next Monday, Audi will be demonstrating its progress towards autonomous driving in public.
Abalta Weblink Makes Smartphone Integration Affordable
After a good decade and a half in-vehicle infotainment is still something of a mess. Practically every automaker has taken its own approach to implementing advanced connectivity technology. And just like freshly fallen snowflakes no two solutions are alike.
Nissan Loses Money on Every Leaf Battery Replacement
Nissan has admitted that it loses money on every Leaf battery replacement.
Why Rear-Drive Cars Struggle in Small Overlap Test
The Insurance Institute for Highway’s Safety’s (IIHS) small-overlap test is one of the hardest crash evaluations for a vehicle to pass, and interestingly, rear-wheel-drive models have a much more difficult time doing well for several reasons.
2015 Ford Mustang Weight-to-Power Ratios Explored
The 2015 Ford Mustang promises to be a better car in just about every measurable way compared to the outgoing model. It’s got extra power, a much more advanced chassis and loads of advanced technology. But how will it perform? Let’s explore this car’s weight-to-power ratio.
How New Cars Will Prevent Pedestrian Injuries
Automakers are working hard to protect some of the most fragile things on the road: pedestrians.
2015 Volvo XC90 Can Keep You From Being T-Boned
Volvo’s new XC90 will be able to park itself or help its driver maneuver into a tight space more easily.
Tesla Hacking Competition Returns Anticlimactic Results
If you were hoping something monumental would come from the “Hack-a-Tesla” contest in China, prepare to be disappointed.
Ferrari Seeks Even Sharper Steering
Ferrari is hoping its latest steering technology will offer even greater precision than it current cars.
Top Viral News Stories of the Week: July 13 – July 20, 2014
Through social media, some stories have a life of their own. AutoGuide.com has compiled a list of this week’s most shared stories through Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Luxury, exotic and technology were the trending topics this past week, with the debut of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG coupe. News on the even hotter LaFerrari Spider and FXX also…
FBI Worries Self-Driving Vehicles Pose New Risks
Self-driving cars may be on their way, but the FBI is wary of the technology and has legitimate concerns.
Nissan Lays Out Timeline for Self-Driving Technology
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said in the past that self-driving cars would be on the road by 2020, but in a new speech Ghosn rolled back those expectations.
Nissan Outlines New Self-Driving Technologies for 2016
Seeking to steer drivers toward being ready to accept self-driving cars, Nissan will introduce two new technologies in the near future that will assume vehicle control at low speeds.
Supplier Testing Cylinder Deactivation on 3-Cylinder Engines
Fuel economy is a top concern these days as automakers, suppliers and consumers alike strive to stretch every drop of petroleum as far as possible. Cylinder deactivation is a key way of bolstering the large-print numbers on a vehicle’s window sticker.
President Obama Promotes Car-to-Car Communication
President Barack Obama has highlighted government-backed research on car-to-car communication.
Steering Wheel, Gas Pedal to Disappear by 2035: Survey
The future of the automobile looks very different from what we know today, and one survey predicts that even the steering wheel will be gone by 2035.
What You Need To Know About Autonomous Vehicles
Self-driving cars are no-longer solely in the realm of science fiction, as several automakers are working on a way to make cars drive themselves and make you just a helpless passenger along for the ride.
Nissan Adds Faux Shift Feel to All CVTs for 2015
Nissan recently announced changes to its 2015 lineup, with multiple vehicles receiving its D-Step Shift logic technology.
Hack a Tesla Model S and Win $10,000
Hacking computer networks and security systems is so last year. It’s all about hacking cars now.
