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Nissan Promises Self Driving Cars by 2020
Not only do all the crashes on US roads cost citizens $160 billion every year, they rank as the top reason of death for four- to 34-year olds. With 93 percent of those accidents a result of human error, Nissan promises a solution: let the cars drive themselves.
Nissan Growing its EV Lineup to Five Models
Nissan is still betting big on electric vehicles with plans to expand its Global EV portfolio to five vehicles.
Ford, Chevrolet See Strong Small Car Sales Growth
Incoming generations of car buyers want smaller cars than any of their predecessors.
Continental, Google, IBM Team up on Autonomous Cars
According to recent reports, Continental AG is in the final stages of an agreement with Google and IBM to develop a self-driving system for vehicles.
BMW Designs Concept Car Specifically for Gamers
Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo franchise is much more than a video game.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Could See Stop-Start Engine Technology
For the most part, if you’re getting behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the last thing on your mind is fuel efficiency. So why might the great American sports car end up with stop-start engine technology?
Wireless Phone Charging Coming to 2014 GM Vehicles
Wireless mobile device charging might seem like a fad, but some of the world’s largest auto makers don’t see it that way.
Can Spark Plugs be Replaced?
A new generation of spark plug technology is currently in development by Federal-Mogul Corp., which sends a web of plasma bolts into cylinders to ignite fuel.
GM Adds OnStar RemoteLink for Windows Phones
General Motors has added Windows Phone support for its OnStar RemoteLink App, becoming the first automaker to support all four popular smartphone platforms: iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Windows.
Audi A8 Headlights Detailed Before Frankfurt Debut
The new Audi A8 will make its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, showing off a collection of features to help it better compete with the redesigned Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Next-Gen Chevy Volt Could See 20% Range Increase: CEO
Though it’s still a few years out, the next-generation Chevrolet Volt could see at least a 20-percent increase in its electric-only range.
Tesla Model S Gaining Wi-Fi, Tethering, Paid Data Plans
Model S owners will soon have access to improved connectivity features lending greater flexibility to their cars.
MyFord Touch Update to Improve Buttons, Voice Control
Ford announced the latest update today for its Sync voice recognition software and MyFord Touch infotainment system.
Mercedes Adding Heads-Up Display in 2014
Heads-up displays (HUDs) are picking up traction in the automotive world, and Mercedes-Benz will be the next luxury automaker to introduce the technology into its vehicles next year.
Google Glass Banned While Driving in UK
Google Glass has been rules an official no-no for drivers in the U.K. before becoming commercially available.
Japanese Automakers Join to Build EV Charging Stations
In an effort to help boost electric vehicle sales, Japanese automakers have teamed up to increase the number of charging stations in Japan.
Smartphones Drive Billion Dollar Auto Industry Ad Shift: Study
Browsing for cars on your iPad has done more than speed up your car buying process, it’s forced a dramatic shift in how automakers are spending their ad dollars.
Scientists Barred From Releasing Codes to Start Bentleys
A group of computer scientists has been prevented from releasing a paper that could be used to start just about any vehicle from the Volkswagen Group, including Bentleys, Porsches and Audis.
Volkswagen Car-Net Launched on Select 2014 Models
Volkswagen has launched the first generation of its Car-Net in-car assistance system on select 2014 models.
Ford Engineer Designs Vibrating Shift Knob
Figuring out how to properly drive a manual requires finesses, but most of all patience, and one junior engineer at Ford is trying to make it a little easier.
Infiniti Q50 Will Greet the Driver with Personalized Photos
The 2014 Infiniti Q50 won’t just bring a new generation of aggressive styling and performance to the Japanese automaker’s lineup, but will raise the bar in terms of personal luxury within the segment.
Honda Civic Tourer to Get Rear Adaptive Dampers
The Honda Civic Tourer, which is set to be launched in Europe early 2014, will feature a world-first rear Adaptive Damper System, the Japanese automaker has announced.
Toyota ‘Winglet’ a Painfully Slow Way to Get to Work
Is this a next-generation Segway? Toyota has begun testing its “Personal Mobility Robot” on public sidewalks in Tsukuba, Japan.
Toyota, Ford Agree to Develop Hybrid Trucks Separately
After announcing a potential collaboration on a new hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs in August 2011, Ford and Toyota have decided that they will develop hybrid systems individually.
