Car Tech
Amazon Echo Auto gives nearly any car Alexa capability
Amazon's family of Alexa-connected devices is ready for a road trip. The online retailer and technology company announced Thursday its Echo Auto, which brings Alexa and its voice controls to the car. Some automakers offer Alexa voice control built-in to their infotainment systems, but for millions... read more
Here's how launch control works on the Ford GT
Since most of us will never have the pleasure of owning or ever getting behind the wheel of the modern Ford GT, we have others who can fill us in on how the supercar works... read more September 17, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski
Navya already sells fully self-driving cars, including in US
It's hard to believe how quickly the future is approaching. Waymo, formerly the Google Self-Driving Car Project, plans to launch its first commercial service for self-driving... read more September 17, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Volvo self-driving cars to test on roads in Sweden
Volvo has scored a win with the Swedish Transportation Agency (Transportstyrelsen). The company has been granted permission to test its self-driving cars in the country on... read more September 14, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski
Carbon Revolution expands operations to supply 150,000 carbon fiber wheels annually
Australian outfit Carbon Revolution plans a massive expansion of its operations due to strong demand for its innovative one-piece carbon fiber wheels. The company announced... read more September 14, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
That's not a ghost: Watch BMW's self-riding motorcycle in action
The automotive industry is fascinated by the idea of self-driving cars and the convenience and safety benefits they will eventually provide. But what about motorcycles? BMW... read more September 13, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski
Volvo Trucks reveals Vera self-driving electric semi concept
Volvo Trucks, the world's number two in heavy-duty trucks, on Wednesday gave its vision of the future of goods transportation. The company, which is a separate entity to... read more September 13, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Gordon Murray Design's iStream Superlight tech can cut car weight in half
British engineering outfit Gordon Murray Design has touted its iStream construction for a few years, but the latest iStream Superlight method doubles down on the... read more September 12, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski
2019 Lexus ES first to market with cameras instead of side mirrors
The 2019 Lexus ES has become the first production car to replace conventional side mirrors with cameras. Unfortunately, the cameras will only be offered in Japan where the... read more September 12, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Audi e-tron will be first model to feature automated toll payment
Audi announced its new Integrated Toll Module last February but Monday said the 2019 e-tron electric crossover SUV will be the first model with the new technology. The... read more September 11, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski
Modern infotainment comes to classic Jaguars and Land Rovers
Modern convenience, meet classic motoring. Jaguar-Land Rover announced last Friday that it now offers Classic Infotainment Systems with modern modern audio, navigation, and... read more September 10, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski
2019 Ford F-150 Raptor's new Trail Control is ideal for rock crawling
Ford's F-150 Raptor receives significant updates for 2019. No, there isn't a new V-8 option. Instead, the updates have centered on improving the truck's off-road credentials... read more September 10, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
BMW introducing voice-activated digital assistant
Beginning in March 2019, select new BMWs will have a digital co-pilot onboard. The German luxury brand announced Thursday the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant will help... read more September 7, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski
Apple developing headlights that highlight road hazards
Apple has filed to patent another automotive system. This one involves headlights and provides drivers with more information to help keep them safe. Called the "System and... read more September 6, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski
Volvo proposes universal standard for self-driving cars to communicate with other drivers
Volvo shared its vision of future self-driving cars with the 360c concept. The concept vehicle doesn't feature a steering wheel, sports an electric powertrain, and is fully... read more September 5, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski
Volvo 360c concept: No steering wheel, pedals, engine or human driver needed
Volvo is the latest automaker to provide a vision for the future of private automotive transport, a future where doing the driving will be optional. Volvo's vision comes in... read more September 5, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
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