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Driving Volvo's KERS Flywheel Hybrid Prototype: What It's Like

Sure, hybrids don't have the greatest reputation for driving appeal. But would you feel better about saving gasoline if you knew that the hybrid system in your car used Formula One technology? That's just what Volvo has done in an engineering prototype it's now testing in Sweden, which adds an...

24 hours ago by John Voelcker

ESP Is A Good Thing, Especially On A 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo

Fully Autonomous S Class Could Arrive Before Launch Of Next-Gen Model: Report

China Could Be Initial Market For Autonomous Cars

Google I/O Event Previews Mercedes' Integration Of Google Services

The annual Google I/O developers conference is going on this week in San Francisco, California, featuring in-depth sessions that showcase the latest and greatest from Google... May 15, 2013 by Joel Feder

Gran Turismo 6 Confirmed For PS3, Coming This Holiday Season: Video

Sony is hosting today a special event at the Silverstone circuit to mark the 15th anniversary of its Gran Turismo racing sim, where it has just announced that the sixth... May 15, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Tesla Model S May Get Battery Swapping Soon: Report

The 2013 Tesla Model S has received rave reviews, including the best score that Consumer Reports has given any car in six years. The stock of Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] is on a... May 14, 2013 by John Voelcker

R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R in Gran Turismo 15th anniversary teaser video

Sony Teases Something ‘Big’ For Gran Turismo 15th Anniversary Tomorrow: Video

Sony has organized an event taking place tomorrow at the Silverstone circuit in the UK in celebration of the 15th anniversary of its Gran Turismo racing sim. To help build... May 14, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Bloodhound SSC 1,000 mph land speed record car

Rolls-Royce Sponsoring 1,000-MPH Bloodhound SSC Project

The mission: Build a car that can exceed 1,000 miles per hour. Do we have your attention yet? The jet-engine maker Rolls-Royce PLC have announced that they're supporting the... May 13, 2013 by Bengt Halvorson

Google Glass: First Track Video, With Cadillac CTS-V

The video below may be the first on-track footage shot with Google Glass--and it was driven in a Cadillac CTS-V at Monticello Motor Club. We can't be sure if this is the... May 10, 2013 by Nelson Ireson

Garmin portable navigation kit now offered on all Volvos

Garmin Developing Next-Level Avionics-Based Infotainment

As cars become more connected with the virtual world around us, automakers will be required to pay closer attention to the features and quality of the infotainment systems... May 8, 2013 by Jeff Glucker

Tesla owners & supporters gather in Statehouse in Austin to support company [photo: John Griswell]

Elon Musk Talking Google Autonomy For Tesla? Kind Of...

Google is hard at work on creating a world in which autonomous cars roam the highways and byways that surround us. It's a future we're all heading towards, and Google wants... May 7, 2013 by Jeff Glucker

Is GM Considering In-Car Infotainment Advertising?

Everyday there are new ways to stay connected. Automakers are paying attention to the ever-expanding list of available technology, and a lot of this will wind up finding a... May 7, 2013 by Jeff Glucker

2015 Volkswagen Golf, at 2013 New York Auto Show

Volkswagen Golf Drops Weight With Optional Carbon Fiber Roof

The Biggest Loser has proven that weight-loss shows can draw serious attention. Volkswagen must be watching because the German automaker is looking for lower numbers on the... May 6, 2013 by Jeff Glucker

LS12 V-12 engine. Image via V12Baker at LS1Tech.com.

LS12 LS-Based V-12 Engine Build: Yes, It's Awesome

Who among us hasn't had the idea? Just chop a couple of engines in two and smush the pieces together: instant V-12/V-16/V-24/awesomeness. Well, the fantasy recipe works... May 6, 2013 by Nelson Ireson

New Trailer Released For Grand Theft Auto V: Video

It’s hard to believe that the last trailer we saw for Grand Theft Auto V came out in 2011, but while the wait for a follow up has been long, we’re sure... May 3, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Gran Turismo 6 cover leaked - Image: Multiplayer.com

Gran Turismo 6 Release Date, Cover Art Leaked

Armchair racers all around the globe, this is the moment you have all been waiting for; Gran Turismo 6 will be released on November 28, 2013. The date suggests a formal... May 2, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Intel Develops Headlight Technology That Blocks Out Rain

Could a headlight really block out rain droplets from a driver’s line of sight? Apparently so, claim researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and tech giant Intel... April 30, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Cadillac ‘Super Cruise’ Autonomous System Ready For Real-World Testing: Video

The next big wave in automotive safety technology, autonomous driving, is starting to make its way from the world of science fiction to reality. Autonomous systems have been... April 30, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran