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Ford Unveils Self-Driving Fusion Hybrid Research Vehicle
Autonomous vehicles seem to be in Ford’s future, as the company has rolled out a self-driving Fusion Hybrid research vehicle, developed in collaboration with the University of Michigan and State Farm.
FAW-Volkswagen Partners with Protean Electric on EV
FAW-Volkswagen has announced a partnership with Protean Electric that will see Protean’s in-wheel electric motors used in an all-new electric vehicle based on the VW Bora (known as the Jetta in North America).
2015 Hyundai Genesis to Debut Next-Gen Infotainment
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan will be in charge of debuting the Korean automaker’s next-generation Blue Link infotainment system.
Ask AutoGuide No. 26 – Acura ILX vs. Audi S4 vs. Cadillac CTS-V
Goldilocks and the Three Bears is a lighthearted fairytale highlighting the adventures of a cute little girl and a trio of cuddly bears… or is it? A closer examination of this innocent-sounding narrative reveals that it’s actually a gloomy tale that glorifies breaking and entering, trespassing, vandalism and theft.
Toyota Moving Closer to Wireless Charging
Toyota doesn’t see much of a market in purely electric cars, but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t looking at one of the most interesting technologies commonly associated with those products.
BMW, Toyota Tie-Up Sees ‘Big Steps’ in EV Technology
According to BMW’s head of marketing, the partnership between BMW and Toyota has already led to “big steps” in battery technology for electric vehicles.
2015 Honda Fit Adds Siri, New Infotainment
Honda picked the upcoming 2015 Fit, which will arrive next spring, to be its first vehicle with an integrated Siri Eyes Free system from Apple.
Five Car Technologies We’re Thankful For
Thanksgiving is here and we feel it’s time to chime in on the things that we appreciate every day, especially when it comes to cars.
Infiniti Bets on Tech to Fight Big German Luxury
Infiniti is running at wide-open throttle right now trying to reinvent itself in a crowded marketplace.
VW Smartphone App Makes Music as You Drive
Volkswagen has teamed up with dance Underworld to create a unique smartphone app that will play music based on the way you’re driving.
NHTSA Plans New Phone-Vehicle Integration Guidelines
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that it will be releasing new voluntary guidelines for smartphone integration with vehicles next year.
Ford to Integrate Start-Stop Technology Across Lineup
As Ford strives to become a leader in fuel efficiency, the American automaker plans to integrate start-stop technology across its lineup.
Autonomous Vehicles Won’t Be Crash Free: Google Exec
Self-driving cars have been proclaimed as the solution to car accidents, removing the human risk factor from the equation, but those working on the technology say it won’t be perfect.
Ford SYNC-Equipped Vehicles Hit 10M Mark
Six years after it was first introduced, Ford’s SYNC can now be found in 10-million vehicles worldwide.
Toyota FCV Concept Points to Hydrogen-Powered Future
After more than a century the internal-combustion engine still reigns supreme as the world’s go-to powerplant for vehicular propulsion. Of course electrics have started to chip away at that dominance but they really haven’t had all that much success. When it comes to alternative technologies will fuel cells fare any better? Well, maybe if Toyota…
Audi Debuts 2015 A3 Sedan With 4G LTE at 2013 LA Auto Show
At the connected car expo during the 2013 LA Auto Show, Audi introduced its A3 Sedan featuring high-speed internet services which the company says will help usher in the next generation of connected car technology.
Hyundai Building ‘Diesel’ Engine that Runs on Gasoline
Diesel engines are more efficient than their gasoline counterparts. There are several reasons for this; they burn a more energy-dense fuel, they’re run much higher compression ratios and there are fewer pumping losses since they have no throttle bodies. But what if you could take the best attributes of both powerplant types and combine them…
Hyundai Aims to Build ‘World’s Best Powertrains’
No automaker can afford to stand still these days. The pace of development is absolutely relentless, especially when it comes to powertrains. To keep its vehicles as competitive as possible, Hyundai has refined two of its engines.
2014 Infiniti Q50 Steer-by-Wire Explained
Infiniti is making an extensive push to better compete with top-tier luxury automakers around the world.
2013 LA Design Challenge Concepts Are Like Science Fiction for the Road
The entrants to this year’s LA Design Challenge have been revealed, with all the designs heading to this year’s LA Auto Show for their official unveiling.
GM, AT&T to Offer Internet in Most 2015 Vehicles
General Motors just announced a partnership with AT&T to provide its customers 4G LTE mobile internet access in most 2015 vehicles sold in North America.
Five-Point Inspection: Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring Sports
In North America Toyota is known for a couple signature vehicles. Over the decades they’ve sold legions of Camrys and more Prius hybrids than you might expect. Beyond these core products the company also offers a host of other models, from the full-size Tundra pickup truck to the FJ Cruiser sport utility.
Color Changing Tires Warn of Winter Weather
Winter-tire technology is advancing at a rapid rate. Today’s winter rubber is so superior to snow tires of yesteryear that the two can’t even be compared. This is great news for those who live in regions with nasty winter weather as more and more passenger vehicles are rolling off of showroom floors with summer tires…
Autonomous Pod Car Service Heading to the UK by 2017
A self-driving pod car service is aiming to launch in the town of Milton Keynes in the U.K. by 2017.
