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Under the Hood: How Much Air Should I Put In My Tires?
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Enough is good so even more must be better, right? That may be true when it comes to dessert and lottery winnings, but it’s not the case with tires. Extra air pressure can be both dangerous and damaging.
2013 Toyota Camry Gets Soft Touch Enhancments
Toyota’s seventh-generation Camry reaches the 2013 model year with a handful of enhancements including soft touch materials on the front door panels.
Why Front-Wheel-Drive Cars are More Efficient
Front-wheel drive dominates today’s automotive landscape, powering everything from subcompact hatchbacks to full-size SUVs. However, it wasn’t always this way. Back in the day rear-wheel drive was king, but over the last 30-odd years carmakers have made a dramatic shift from back to front. Why the flip-flop? No, they weren’t impersonating John Kerry; in reality,…
2014 Volvo S60, XC60 Styling, Tech Updated
Volvo just announced that its S60 and XC60 will come with updated styling and more technology for the 2014 model year.
Continental’s “Driver Focus Vehicle” Showcases Future Tech to Curb Distracted Driving
Every day across America 10 people die and more than 1,100 are injured because of distracted driving, according to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). But these tragedies don’t have to happen.
Government Backs Away From Million EV Goal for 2015
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is backing away from its previously announced plan to see 1 million electric cars on U.S. roads by 2015, saying the timeline isn’t really all that important.
2013 Honda Accord Adds Siri Along with Acura ILX, RDX
Elaborating on an earlier announcement, Honda just confirmed today that three of its 2013 models will come with Apple’s Siri voice recognition technology.
Under the Hood: What is Motor Oil?
It’s a cliché analogy, but oil really is the lifeblood of a vehicle’s powertrain. Without its friction-cutting properties engines would literally grind to a halt, failing in spectacular fashion. Connecting rods would punch holes in blocks, camshafts would pulverize themselves and bearing inserts would spin like the blades of a jet turbine.
Nissan Resonance Concept Wins Best Concept Vehicle Award
The Nissan Resonance concept has won the EyesOn Design Award for Best Concept Vehicle at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
Under the Hood: What is Stability Control?
AutoGuide’s last installment of “Under the Hood” investigated traction control; today it’s time to look at another safety feature. This one has nothing to do with gripping the road and everything to do with keeping your vehicle shiny-side up.
Self-Driving Cars a Reality by 2025 Says Major Parts Supplier Continental
Traffic, inclement weather and road construction add up to headaches and frustration for motorists. According to automotive supplier company Continental the typical driver spends an average 50 minutes per day commuting to work. Add it up and that’s roughly 300 hours per year that could be spent doing more productive things.
2014 Nissan Murano Previewed in Resonance Concept
The future is today at Nissan’s Auto Show display in Detroit. Just minutes ago the Japanese carmaker rolled out a swoopy-looking crossover concept called the Resonance.
Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible is a Blue Blooded Beauty: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Like a hurricane, the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible blustered into Detroit’s COBO Hall earlier today. The opulent drop-top blew other cars and unsuspecting members of the media out of its path with a twin-turbocharged 12-cylinder blast of internal-combustion fury.
Ford Opens Its Infotainment Platform to Entire Industry
Now more than ever, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is laden with car companies demonstrating what’s to come for in-car tech. Of the brands at the show, Ford seems to have its head above the crowd.
Audi Showcases Lighting Technology at 2013 CES
Audi is showcasing a host of new technologies during the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including new lighting technology that manages to make vehicle lighting, well, interesting.
Audi Autonomous Cars Licensed for Public Roads
Audi just became the first automaker to obtain a license to test its autonomous cars on public roads in Nevada.
‘Discolor Tyre’ Turns Orange When Tread is Gone
Gimmickry drapes over the auto industry these days like Snuggies on impulsive Christmas shoppers. Sometimes they’re useful, but in other cases, it’s too much bull to bear.
Is Alcohol the Answer to Energy Independence?
What’s old is new again. It seems like every clever idea or radical invention has already been thought of, existing in government patent archives or a 15th century sketch from Leonardo da Vinci. Retro design is a prime automotive example of this, but it’s not the only one. Ethanol is a promising transportation fuel of…
First Supplier Approved to Test Autonomous Vehicles in Nevada
Like it or not, self-driving cars are the future of personal transportation. A diverse group of global companies ranging from Volvo to Google are feverishly developing systems to enable autonomous autos.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Audi S5
Ditching the V8 this year for a supercharged six, Audi’s S5 sport coupe still delivers thrills, albeit in a slightly different way than before.
Volvo, Ericsson Partner on In-Car Cloud Computing
Swedish automaker Volvo is working with telecommunications company Ericsson, one of the country’s biggest companies.
2014 Chevy Corvette Interior Teased in Third Video
The all new 2014 Chevy Corvette is coming in a few short weeks, and today Chevy released the third video in a string of teasers, with this one showing off some interior touches such as the seat stitching.
Usage-Based Insurance to Dominate by 2020: Study
You might have seen a commercial by now advertising Progressive’s “Snapshot” service. Even if you haven’t, it’s likely to happen soon.
Diesel-Powered Hondas Unlikely For US, Says Exec
Advanced diesel engines are one option automakers can turn to for complying with upcoming U.S. fuel-economy standards. German OEMs in particular are the technology’s strongest proponents, but at the opposite end of the Eurasian landmass, Honda is not so bullish.
