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Electric Vehicle Sales Climbing Faster than Hybrids Did
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a graph showing that electric vehicles are outselling hybrids over the same period of time since their introduction to the market.
Charging in Under 10 Minutes Coming: Tesla Exec Says
Current technology will allow Tesla Model S owners to recharge their cars to about half capacity in roughly 20 minutes, but that time will be much lower in the future.
2014 Ford Police Interceptors Get Unique Safety System
Ford is introducing new safety technology in its police Interceptors for the 2014 model year meant to mitigate the risk of someone sneaking up on an officer.
General Motors Assembles Team to Study Tesla
General Motors CEO Dan Akerson believes Tesla could become a disruptive force in the automotive industry and is moving to ensure the American automaker doesn’t get caught off guard.
Four-Cylinder Engines Used in Over 50% of New Vehicles Sold
The popularity of fuel-efficient, four-cylinder engines are on the rise with 55.8 percent of new vehicles sold or leased in the U.S. during the first half of 2013 equipped with smaller engines.
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Ford Over MyFord Touch Infotainment System
A new class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of purchasers of Ford vehicles equipped with the MyFord Touch infotainment system, alleging that vehicles equipped with the systems are plagued with serious defects. News of the filing comes on the same day Ford has admitted its hybrid Fusion and C-Max models do not live…
Connected Car Tech Difficult, Expensive to Implement
In recent years, automakers have been testing car-to-car communication technologies in hopes of building a future with vehicles that communicate with one another.
Volkswagen ‘Car-Net’ Coming in 2014 Model Year
Volkswagen will offer its new “Car-Net” system on several vehicles in the 2014 model year, the company said today.
Hyundai Blue Link Used Over 6.8M Times – Infographic
Originally launched almost two years ago in the Hyundai Veloster and Sonata, Blue Link is now available in most Hyundai models, providing access to over 30 cloud-enabled safety and convenience features for its owners.
Volvo Counts 1M Vehicles Sold With Auto Brake
Volvo has announced that the sales of its vehicles equipped with systems for automatic braking passed the one-million mark, with more than 130,000 sold in the U.S.
BMW Adds New Apps: Music, Audio Books, Glympse
BMW announced five new approved iPhone applications for its “BMW Apps,” expanding the list of compatible smartphone programs owners can access through their car.
Garmin Heads-up Display Navigation Coming Soon
In a continued effort to curb distracted driving, Garmin is offering a navigation system that uses a head-up display.
2015 Volvo XC90 Comes Closer to Driving Itself
The next-generation Volvo XC90 will arrive at the end of 2014 as a 2015 model, and it will be packed full of the brand’s latest and greatest safety technology.
Google Eyeing Opportunities in Electric Vehicle Market
Tech giant Google, which has been investing heavily into self-driving vehicles, could potentially seek opportunities in the electric vehicle market in the future.
Audi A8 Matrix LED Headlights Not Heading to US
When the refreshed Audi A8 arrives in America next fall, it won’t be boasting the German automaker’s Matrix LED headlights.
Under the Hood: What is Carbon Fiber?
Dietary fiber is good for the body. Among its many benefits, plant-based roughage speeds digestion, helps stave off hunger and can even lower cholesterol levels. Doctors are always urging their patients to eat more of the stuff.
2014 Audi A8 Adding New Matrix LED Headlights
Audi has announced that its 2014 A8 sedan will get the automaker’s new “Matrix” LED headlights, a technology that’s takes the high-beam function to a more precise level.
Volvo Researching Electric In-Road Charging Technology
One of the biggest complaints with electric vehicles today is range anxiety, or the lack of being able to charge your vehicle on a long trip.
Lighter, Cheaper Fuel Cell Built by UK Company
ACAL Energy, a company in the U.K., said today that its hydrogen fuel cell system passed 10,000 hours of testing and can reduce the cost of a fuel cell by 20 percent.
Pandora Internet Radio Counts 2.5 M Automotive Users
Pandora Media Inc. has announced that its online radio service has reached 2.5 million U.S. listeners in cars.
2014 Mazda3 Revealed With More Space, Style & Speed
Like a Broadway premiere the 2014 Mazda3 will take a bow in New York City today. Mazda’s best-selling compact car has received a bumper-to-bumper redesign along with some significant improvements. The company’s latest C-Segment offering brings a healthy dose of style, performance and technology to an extremely competitive slice of the market.
Tesla Model S Rentals Available this Summer in LA
Los Angeles-based MPG Car Rental is adding the Tesla Model S to its available lineup, joining other green vehicles such as the Toyota Prius, Chevrolet Volt, and Volkswagen Beetle TDI.
Internet Connection in Cars Likely Common by 2020
A new study suggests that by 2020, the idea of having an Internet connection associated with your car will be commonplace.
Ford Testing new Brake Light Car-to-Car Communication
Car-to-car communication is one of the technologies that automakers are investigating to bring autonomous cars to the market, and Ford is not one to be left out.
