Technology
MyFord Touch Could Sink New Fusion Warns Consumer Reports
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Ford’s quality rankings have taken a significant hit as of late, due almost entirely to its push to be a leader in in-car technology. And that says Consumer Reports could seriously hurt the launch of the brand’s all-new 2013 Fusion mid-size sedan.
ROXIMITY App for Ford SYNC Will Alert You to Deals as You Drive By
Like an evolution of the Groupon concept, the new ROXIMITY App can alert you of realtime deals nearby and thanks to its addition to Ford’s SYNC AppLink, it can do even more – as you drive.
Apple Considered Developing its Own Car
Back in March of this year, news leaked out that Apple China was looking for an automotive engineer, making many of us wonder what the tech giant had up its sleeves.
Harmon Gesture Controls Adjust In-Car Tech with Winks
Multitouch gestures like those found in Cadillac’s new CUE infotainment system might be outdated sooner than you think because of a tech race between Ford and Harmon.
Carfax Mobile App Released for Android Users
Adding convenience and confidence to the used car buying experience, today Carfax announced a mobile app for Android users.
California Legalizes Dictated Texting While Driving
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is fighting a spirited battle against texting behind the wheel while California Governor Jerry Brown (pictured above) signs the “Freedom to Communicate” bill, which legalizes texting while driving, at least in part.
Mercedes adds Inflatable Seat Belts for Rear Passengers
Mercedes will become the second automaker to equip its cars with inflatable seat belts, likely in the S-Class sedan, which will go into production next year.
GM Promotes Car Sharing Through OnStar
GM is introducing a new way for people who own its cars to make money: integrating a car sharing service with OnStar.
Lithium Ion Battery Prices Could Drop Drastically by 2025: Study
A new study suggests that lithium ion batteries used in cars could be cheap enough to compete with internal combustion engines in the next 20 years.
Mitsubishi Hybrid Lineup Possible for US
Mitsubishi will debut a range-extended version of its Outlander SUV this September in Paris, but that might not be the company’s only planned hybrid product for the future.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class E-Cell Sourced from Tesla
The third cooperative effort between American EV manufacturer Tesla and Daimler, one of its major shareholders, will most likely come in the form of a plug-in Mercedes-Benz B-Class.
BMW, Toyota Announce Plans for Co-Developed Sports Car
Industry giants Toyota and BMW held a press conference in Munich today to discuss plans for its partnership initially announced last December, unveiling plans for a co-developed sports car.
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.
Scion Explains Torsen Limited-Slip Differential
Scion recently released a video explaining one of the key components to its new FR-S rear-drive sport coupe: the torsen limited-slip differential.
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.
New Nissan Slogan Debuts with Altima, Four New Commercials
Expect a new ring to Nissan’s commercials: After two years of proclaiming “innovation for all,” the brand is changing its tune.
Automakers Spend Big to Reserve New Domains
So just how much are automakers laying down to pick up the rights to .Ford, for example? Truckloads, but it’s probably one of the best marketing investments since the TV ad.
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.
Lamborghini Smartphones and Tablets are Slow and Expensive
If the Porsche Design Blackberry wasn’t exotic enough for you, there may be a new smartphone that suits your highly distinguished tastes. Lamborghini is going to be offering some devices that carry the exotic Italian brand’s eye-popping prices.
Apple Voice Recognition Adopted by Nine Automakers
Apple, the technology guru, is teaming up with major automotive manufacturers to bring its Siri voice-recognition personal assistant system to a long list of cars.
Nissan Delta Wing Track Testing for 24 Hours of Le Mans
Another video of the head-turning Nissan Delta Wing emerged online, this time giving us a look at the car’s initial testing.
2014 Corolla Might Get Ventilated Seats for US: Chief Engineer Says
Still a decent distance away from U.S. production, the 11th generation Toyota Corolla is giving us a few hints of what we could expect through the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) version.
Audi Adds Digital Rear-View Mirror to R18 Race Car
A new advantage will be granted to Audi’s drivers next month in the 24 Hours of Le Mans: a rear-view mirror. It wasn’t possible to see behind the R18 race car until now, thanks to a tiny rear-mounted camera.
Car Communication Technology gets ‘Thumbs Up’ from Drivers
The United States Department of Transportation just released data suggesting an overwhelming majority of drivers who experience connected vehicle technology respond to it favorably and perceive it as an important safety measure.
