Several automakers have introduced advanced technology in their cars that can read the road ahead and anticipate whether a vehicle in front is slowing down or a pedestrian or cyclist is nearby. Most of these systems rely on cameras or radar systems monitoring the road ahead, though these can be...
These days, it seems like there’s an app for the iPhone and iPad that will let you accomplish just about anything. Need to find the best twisty road near your current... July 19, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Honda said today that it would launch a new cloud connectivity service in its upcoming 2013 Accord, which will be unveiled later this year. The 2013 Accord will offer... July 18, 2012 by John Voelcker
For decades, suspension tuning was a matter of compromise. The components and settings that delivered the best ride quality also returned sloppy handling as cornering forces... July 17, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
It’s no secret that, aside from high-dollar collector models, cars are a depreciating asset. Worse, you’re paying for your car even when you’re not using... July 17, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
One of the strongest arguments for the introduction of autonomous cars is the increased safety brought about by eliminating the possibility of human error, believed to be the... July 16, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
BMW’s defines its ConnectedDrive as “the innovative connection between you, your BMW and the rest of the world.” That’s a more poetic way of saying... July 13, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
We've all done it. You buy a new driving game, then win a few races, drive a few of the cars on a few of the circuits, and play around with a few settings. Then, you pick a... July 13, 2012 by Antony Ingram
According to researchers at India’s Anna University of Technology, up to 20-percent of fatal traffic accidents involving trucks or heavy commercial vehicles may be... July 12, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Volvo has a well-established reputation of building some of the safest cars in the world but the firm believes it can improve on its own standards by reaching the ultimate... July 10, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
BMW has revealed its list of improvements to its ConnectedDrive infotainment technology, set to debut in a variety of BMW and MINI models from this month. Already some of the... July 10, 2012 by Antony Ingram
As the face of modern warfare changes, so do expectations for military vehicles. General-purpose models like the Jeep and the early Land Rover, as well as their evolutionary... June 29, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
The 2013 Dodge Dart is one of the most eagerly anticipated models of the new model year—not just because it’s the first model to be developed under pooled Fiat... June 28, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson
Driving can be stressful, and stress is a distraction. Driving can also be boring, and that can be distracting, too. So what can be done about it? Ford is working on a system... June 27, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
According to Ford’s research, the average driver spends more than 30-percent of his time commuting in heavy traffic. By the automaker’s own logic, that’s... June 26, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
The ground-breaking 2012 Tesla Model S electric sedan has just gone on sale and is proving to be quite the hit, in particular due to its 300-mile driving range when equipped... June 26, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran