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Remote Unlocking Now Standard on 2014 GM Vehicles
All 2014 model year GM vehicles equipped for OnStar service are gaining new standard features accessible via the automaker’s RemoteLink smartphone app.
2014 Mercedes S-Class Clip Highlights Tech
Mercedes officially unveiled its all-new S-Class two weeks ago brimming with high-end technology. Now a new video from the brand is showing some of those systems in action.
Next-Gen Software Aims to Eliminate Vehicle Defects
Look around you. Even if you’re in a place as mundane as an office you’re surrounded by things. There’s probably a telephone to your left, a stapler in the drawer and even a bottle of water next to the keyboard you spend thankless hours pounding away on each week. Chances are all of these items…
Self-Driving Cars Pose ‘Concerns:’ Regulators Say
U.S. auto safety regulators are still hesitant about self driving cars being allowed beyond the experimental phase.
MINI Connected Adds Deezer App, Access to 20 Million Songs
Further expanding its in-car online services, MINI has added music-on-demand specialist Deezer to its MINI Connected app lineup.
Ram 1500 to get Microsoft-Based Infotainment System
Chrysler is now installing the same Uconnect 5.0 infotainment software in lower-trim levels of the Ram 1500 pickup truck as it began using in the Fiat 500L for Europe.
Qoros Developing Windows Azure-Based Infotainment
Though Qoros won’t be heading to America anytime soon, the Chinese automaker is working on an infotainment system built on the Windows Azure cloud platform.
Plug-in Car Sales Hit 100,000 Milestone in US
Sometime over the weekend, the 100,000th plug-in vehicle was sold in America.
Wyoming Lithium Supply Could Yield 18 Million Tons
Recently, the University of Wyoming’s researchers released data that showed the state’s Rock Springs Uplift could provide up to 18-million tons of lithium.
Will Indonesian Teens Hack your Self-Driving Car?
Will a “14-year-old from Indonesia” one day be able to hack into self-driving cars? It might sound outlandish, but Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee asked on Wednesday.
10.7 Million Charging Stations Available Globally by 2020: Report
According to a recent study released by IHS Automotive, an estimated 10.7-million charging stations will be available globally by the end of the decade.
Under the Hood: What is Torque? What is Horsepower?
Automakers are always looking for an edge over the competition. Any spec-sheet advantage, no matter how insignificant, is fair game. Engine output is often something they brag about. One vehicle may have more horsepower but a competing car could offer more torque. What’s the difference between these two measurements? What do they mean? Surprisingly these…
Bosch Debuts New EV Charger for Less Than $450
Bosch has announced it will begin selling its Power Max residential electric vehicle charger for under $450 and is designed to work with all electric vehicles.
Tesla Talking with Google About Autopilot Systems
It’s no secret that Google has been working on autonomous vehicles for quite some time, and now Tesla CEO Elon Musk is considering adding that technology to Tesla’s vehicles.
‘Dude Where’s my Car?’ Free Parking App now Available
A free parking app is now available for the Apple iPhone to help users find where they parked their vehicle.
Microsoft Hopes to Evolve its In-Car Technology
Microsoft wants to further increase its involvement in the automotive industry, vastly increasing its role with automakers.
BMW Adding Launch Control to Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
BMW is adding upgrades throughout its model range for the summer of 2013, with the biggest highlight being the addition of Launch Control to models equipped with its eight-speed automatic transmission.
Apple Developing iOS 7 with Better Vehicle Integration
Apple is currently hard at work developing the next iteration of its mobile operating system, iOS 7, which will have better and tighter integration with vehicle’s factory in-car electronics.
Range Rover Releases Exploration Driving App
Land Rover has released an iPhone and iPad app for its all-new Range Rover that allows consumers to explore the new SUV through an eight-stage interactive journey from four synced camera angles.
Future Hybrid Cars: the 2013 Edition
Hybrid technology is improving at an impressive rate and is continuing to find its way into more and more vehicles. A significant number of new and exciting hybrids are coming to market this year and early next. No, these aren’t all Prius wannabes. There are some interesting cars on the way, like the ultra efficient…
Forward-Collision Avoidance Prevent Accidents, Reduce Insurance Claims: Report
With the advent of car-crash avoidance technology, it’s hard not to gloss over the claims as marketing fluff. So do any of these new hi-tech gadgets actually prevent crashes?
Special Headlights Render Rain Invisible at Night
You probably take them for granted and forget to turn them on from time to time, but headlights have made a remarkable journey from the lanterns they literally used to be. Now, they might be able to make rain invisible… sort of.
Cadillac’s Semi-Autonomous Tech Takes to the Streets
Sitting somewhere below a truly autonomous vehicle is Cadillac‘s tech, which takes the monotony out of driving. The luxury automaker just announced that its high-tech hands-free technology is moving beyond the closed course and onto real roads.
Toyota In-Car Traffic Signal Alert System Under Testing
Would you drive differently if you knew what a traffic light was going to do before entering the intersection? Toyota thinks so.
