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Volvos Are Too Complicated: CEO Says
Things get complex when you put safety tech innovation first, or so Volvo boss Stefan Jacoby is finding as the brand’s cars get increasingly confusing to use.
Nissan Delta Wing Crowdsourced Le Mans Footage Released
The amount of footage taken on cell phone camera’s at an event such as the 24 hours of Le Mans is quite extensive and Nissan capitalized on it by cutting together this video of the first lap taken by the Delta Wing.
Hands-Free Communication Issues Cited as Largest New Vehicle Complaint Says JD Power
The latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study highlights problems with issues related to in car technology, though what’s troubling is just how predominant the problems have become and how much impact they are having on overall vehicle scores.
Tesla Model S to Feature new Digital Dashboard
The all-electric Tesla Model S is making its way to customers, and now more details have emerged about the cars digital dashboard, which is powered by computer-chip maker NVIDIA.
Toyota to Launch Interactive Xbox Live Ad Campaign
What would you like to see Toyota reinvent? This question is not limited to vehicles. This question is the heart of a new interactive ad campaign on Xbox Live.
Lexus tops J.D. Power Quality Study, Infotainment Systems Decline Overall
Lexus is taking top honors for the second year running in J.D. Power and Associates’ “Initial Quality Study,” though second place is shared between Jaguar and Porsche for a marginally-worse score.
Chevy Spark, Sonic Will be First to Get SIRI Integration
Last week, technology giant Apple announced that its SIRI voice recognition system would be get a dedicated button in nine companies new cars, and now General Motors has let slip that Chevy Sonic and Chevy Spark will be the first in the automakers lineup to receive SIRI integration.
Waze Smartphone App Now Offers Real-Time Gas Prices
The Waze app first gave us social navigation. It followed that up with voice-based hazard reporting. Now, the popular GPS and live traffic app offers real-time gas prices along your driving route.
Ford Expects Poor Quality Scores in J.D. Power Quality Survey
Back in March, Ford started rolling out its MyFord Touch update, hoping to address several of the issues customers were complaining about.
11 Future Hybrids Heading to Dealers Soon
Even though they’ve been around for well over a decade now, hybrids still have that ‘new technology’ feel. Consumers continue to be apprehensive to hybrid technology and there’s plenty of misinformation surrounding it.
Ford Sync Inducted into Computer History Museum
Despite being irrelevant by today’s standards, the first version of Ford’s Microsoft-based Sync system is getting special attention tonight.
Honda’s New Development Chief Aims to Re-inject Excitement
However, there are signs that Honda is trying to re-capture the “je ne said quoi” that marked the company and its products a generation ago. It’s new North American development boss, Erik Berkman, who spearheaded the introduction of the popular 2004 Acura TL, is putting together a plan designed to help Honda restore its reputation.
Nissan ‘Juke Box’ is Louder than a Rock Concert
Nissan, in partnership with music label Ministry of Sound (MOS), has created the world’s most powerful car sound system – naming it the Juke Box.
iBoost App Features HKS Blow Off Valve Noises – Videos
We’ve seen some pretty silly car sound apps in our time, but oh boy… this one might have just taken the top spot on our list.
Nokia Patent Filing Hints at Touch-Sensitive Steering Wheel
Handset maker Nokia just finished filing a patent that shows that the Finnish company also has its fingers in the automotive world as well. With a new touch-sensitive steering wheel, could automakers reduce the number of buttons on the wheel?
Renault ZOE Sets Production EV Distance Record
The ZOE, bested the previous EV distance record by a quarter distance and the test, besides highlighting the distance possible by EV propulsion was also performed to showcase the viability of the Chameleon charger
Lexus GS300h Likely to Use V6 Hybrid Engine
After speculating that the new GS hybrid, likely called the GS300h, would run with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gas engine found in the ES300h(shown above), Lexus has dropped some hints which now point to a V6 engine being under the hood.
Ford Focus Electric MyFord Mobile App Now Available
The Ford Focus Electric comes with its very own app for smartphones, dubbed MyFord Mobile, which is now available for download online.
Subaru Guide to Everything Lets Adventure Seekers Share Summer Hotspots
How are you planning to spend your summer vacation? If you’re looking for some ideas, check out the “Subaru Guide to Everything,” a social guidebook where people from around the world can share their favorite sites and activities.
Audi e-Tron Quattro Sets Pace in Le Mans Qualifying
Audi’s diesel-hybrid R18 e-tron Quattro is sitting on the pole position after qualifying laps finished up yesterday at the Le Mans circuit.
Nissan Delta Wing Le Mans Testing Cut Short After Accident
The Garage 56 spot is reserved at Le Mans for experimental technology, and this year it will be filled by the Nissan Delta Wing experimental race car, which is undergoing testing on the Le Mans race course to prepare for this weekends race.
Lexus’ Award-Winning Air Conditioning Innovation
Standard in the Lexus GS 450h flagship, the brand is being recognized for innovating a new air conditioning system that delivers luxury quality while cutting the power required to achieve those ends.
BMW Courting Bloggers to Reach New Buyers
The instant results offered by blogging posts and accessibility of the web, provides good feedback to automakers, which are using comments generated by social media feeds to influence aspects of vehicle design and engineering, when concepts are revealed.
Cadillac ‘SuperCruise’ Hands-Free Driving Coming Sooner than Expected
It seems everyone is looking into self-driving cars these days, but it looks like Cadillac will be the first company to offer hands free driving in a production car.
