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Toyota Debuts Smart INSECT Concept in Japan
The automotive industry is buzzing about a new concept car from Toyota called the Smart Insect Concept, that recently debuted at the CEATEC technology show out in Japan.
Mazda Skyactiv Might be Shared with Fiat, Alfa Romeo
No-holds-barred technology sharing between Mazda and Fiat might be on the table.
Volkswagen XL1 to be Sold in Limited Quantities Next Year
Last month, we caught glimpses of the Volkswagen XL1 being tested, and now reports are coming out of the 2012 Paris Motor Show that confirm the XL1 will head to dealerships in limited quantities next year.
Ford, GM Team Up to Develop Nine and 10 Speed Transmissions
Despite beliefs by transmission manufacturer ZF’s president that the race to add transmission gears is close to the limit, General Motors and Ford are teaming up to jointly develop new nine-speed and 10-speed transmissions.
Self-Driving Cars Now Legal in California
Experts at IEEE believe that 75 percent of the cars on the road in 2040 will be autonomous, and now the state of California is well on its way to getting there.
75 Percent of Cars in 2040 will be Autonomous: Experts
Expert members at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest professional association for the advancement of technology, believe that by 2040, 75 percent of cars on the road will be autonomous.
Tesla Supercharger Network Launched for Fast Charging
Tesla just launched its network of “Superchargers,” speeding up one of the most important aspects of its EVs, but it might not be what you think.
SRT Viper Buyers Offered Free Uconnect Trial
Chrysler will debut its new “Uconnect Access” service in the 2013 RAM 1500 pickup truck and 2013 SRT Viper supercar and will offer both groups of buyers a free trial of the service.
Lithium Demand to Double in Next Eight Years
As global demand for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles continues to grow, the demand for lithium is also growing exponentially.
2014 Mazda6 Gets Suite of New Safety Features
The all-new Mazda6 was revealed in late August, and now the Japanese automaker has released detailed information on its new ‘i-ACTIVSENSE’ safety technologies found in its newest model.
Nissan Leaf Owners Have Driven Over 100 Million Gas Free Miles: Infographic
In celebration of National Plug-in Day, Nissan has released an infographic highlighting its Leaf owners and all the miles they’ve driven gas free.
Chrysler Withdraws PHEV Test Fleet for Battery Pack Upgrade
Chrysler is withdrawing its fleet of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in order to issue out a battery-pack upgrade due to overheating issues with its lithium-ion propulsion batteries.
New E15 Mandate Adds Another Annoying Rule
Ever since the use of E15 has been approved, rules and warnings against its use have been popping up left, right and center. Now a new mandate for the 15 percent ethanol, 85 percent gasoline mixture is causing more users to be up in arms.
Audi Electric Twin Turbo Diesel Engine Announced
Audi just unveiled an electric twin-turbo diesel engine setup that it is currently testing which it says can give a “distinct boost in performance.”
Hyundai Uses Eye-Catching ‘Hyper-Matrix’ in Presentation – Video
In a world where it’s becoming more difficult to truly capture someone’s attention, Hyundai has turned to media group Jônpasang to put on a presentation that you must see to believe.
BMW Joins UR:BAN Project to Better Urban Driving Experience
Recently, BMW announced its collaboration with Local Motors with the Urban Driving Experience Challenge, and now the German automaker has announced its involvement with the UR:BAN research initiative.
Infiniti M Line Gets Five-Star Rating from NHTSA
Testing is underway at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a host of 2013 models, the first of which is Infiniti’s M line.
Porsche 918 Spyder Brochure Leaks With New Photos
The Porsche 918 Spyder is the newest supercar from the German luxury automaker, and today the brochure for the car leaked showing off some new exterior and interior photos.
BMW Developing Terrain Predicting Transmission
Somewhat along the same lines as fuel-saving navigation, BMW is working on a transmission controller that is linked to the vehicles navigation system to help the tranny predict what gear is needed for unseen obstacles coming at the vehicle.
Tesla Supercharger to be Unveiled on September 24
Continuing to push the envelope on electric vehicle technology, Tesla will be unveiling its ‘supercharger’ on September 24th, which the American automaker claims will charge the Model S to full charge in one hour.
BMW, Local Motors Launch Urban Driving Experience Challenge
The BMW Group and Local Motors have teamed up to launch a first-of-its-kind idea competition to promote the future of urban driving.
Nissan Delta Wing Set for U.S. Debut at Petit Le Mans
After an unfortunate accident took the Nissan Delta Wing out of the running at 24 hours of Le Mans back in June, the company has announced that the next race for the experimental race car will be at Petit Le Mans, held every year at the Road Atlanta race course.
Self-Driving Volvos Coming Soon: Company Says
One of Volvo’s most recent projects in automotive safety, the “road train,” is finished testing and might well bring autonomous driving to life soon, the brand says.
Why the iPhone 5 May Not Work in Your Car
For years now, owners of Apple’s mobile devices have had to invest money into accessories that incorporate the tech giant’s proprietary 30-pin connector. From docks to in-car connectivity, owners assumed their first investment would also be their last.
