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Mercedes mbrace Helped Track Boston Bombing Suspects: Report
A courageous Mercedes-Benz ML350 owner and the vehicle’s mbrace system should be receiving some thanks for helping kick off the search for the Boston bombing suspects nearly two weeks ago.
Five-Point Inspection: Ford MyKey
Hey kids, want to put the brakes on a first date? Ruin a road trip? Impress your friends by not speeding? Then most of the new Ford lineup is for you. That’s because the majority of Ford’s models come with MyKey, a system that lets parents program aspects of their car to restrict certain…
Volvo Investigating KERS to Improve Fuel Economy
Volvo has completed testing of new kinetic flywheel technology that the brand claims can improve fuel economy by up to 25 percent.
Improved EV Charging Offered by Honda Smart Home
Honda, in partnership with the University of California, Davis, broke ground today on a “Zero Net Energy” concept home that will offer more efficient electric vehicle charging.
NHTSA Targets Distracted Driving Through Automakers
Potential distractions for new car drivers are popping up as quickly as automakers can cram new touch screens and apps into the cars being sold.
OnStar Operators get Medical Accrediation
General Motors announced today that OnStar’s First Assist service is accredited for emergency medical dispatching (EMD).
Audi Connect Refuelling Stop Finds the Cheapest Gas
Audi connect is adding a new feature to its infotainment suite called Refuelling Stop, which will help vehicle owners locate the cheapest gas close by.
Ford, GM Co-Developing 9-, 10-Speed Transmissions
General Motors and Ford are collaborating on development of both a nine-and 10-speed automatic transmission, the companies said today.
US EV Infrastructure Grows 9% in First Quarter
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, public charging stations in America increased from 5,200 on December 18, 2012 to 5,678 on March 22, 2013.
AMG Hybrids Coming Eventually, Diesel Unlikely
AMG isn’t worried about building anything other than gasoline-powered engines for now, but when that changes the brand will look to hybrid systems.
Nissan ‘Friend-ME’ Concept Teases Info Sharing Tech
Do social media references and new tech features translate into products that appeal to young car buyers? Nissan hopes so.
Volvo Fuel Injection Makes V8s look Like ‘Dinosaurs’
Volvo is introducing new fuel injection technology which is set to make its four-cylinder diesel engines more efficient than ever.
Should You Buy a Car With a Manual Transmission?
Are manuals still worth it?
Beam Me Up, Conti! Testing Tomorrow’s Car Tech, Today
Adaptive cruise control, emergency brake assist and blind-spot monitoring were the stuff of science fiction just a decade ago, but today these features are available on many reasonably priced, mass-market vehicles. Pushing driver assistance even further, Continental is developing a suite of advanced technologies with some pretty amazing capabilities.
Mercedes Enlists Garmin for In-Car Navigation System
Mercedes-Benz just announced that its future cars will use a Garmin GPS navigation system, much like the one currently used in Chrysler products.
Honda Fit Coming With In-City Auto Brake
When the all-new Honda Fit goes on sale this year, it will be offered with an optional safety package that does some of your thinking for you.
Honda Tests App Designed to Reduce Traffic Congestion
Honda has been busy conducting real-world testing of new traffic congestion minimization technology in Indonesia for the past few months, using something as simple as a smartphone app.
80 Percent Cut to Fuel Use, Emissions Possible by 2050: Report
A report from the National Research Council states that the U.S. could reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 80 percent by 2050 in cars and trucks.
Complaining About Your Car… There’s an App for That
Lodging official complaints about your car just got easier.
MINI to Reveal New Tech, Driving School at NY Auto Show
MINI won’t be bringing any world debuts to the 2013 New York Auto Show, but that doesn’t mean the company doesn’t have anything to announce.
Chevy Volt, Cadillac ELR May Get 3-Cylinder Engine
As automakers continue to strive towards improving fuel economy across its lineup, General Motors is considering a smaller, lighter-weight three-cylinder engine for its Chevrolet Volt and Cadillac ELR models.
VW Boss Sees No Future for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars
While Japanese and Korean automakers such as Hyundai, Toyota, and Honda are investing into hydrogen fuel cell-equipped vehicles, German automaker Volkswagen believes they have failed to live up to promises and aren’t cost-efficient to produce.
BMW Partners With Now! Innovations to Deliver the Future of Parking
BMW has announced that its new i brand of eco-machines has signed an agreement with Now! Innovations to provide what can only be called, “the future of parking.”
Canadian Gas Station Lets You Pay With Your Smartphone
Any driver in cold weather will agree, taking off your gloves to pay for your gas is a pain, especially when the temperature dips below freezing. One Canadian gas company is helping drivers stay warm by providing a smartphone app that allows users to pay for gas with their mobile device.
