Can a phone A.I. control a car? We hopped in a Huawei-driven Porsche and found out
Can a smartphone drive an autonmous car, and avoid an accident? Huawei wanted to demonstrate the power of the Kirin 970 and NPU AI processor inside the Mate 10 Pro, and decided to find out.
How Alfa Romeo plans to conquer North America one Stelvio at a time
We sit down with Alfa Romeo's Director of North America, PIeter Hogeveen for an exclusive interview. There, we ask some questions to see what's in store for the next few years for America's first line of mass-produced Alfa Romeos in almost 25 years, since the 1996 164 sedan.
Hold my beer, I’ve got a new UTV!
Why side-by-side off-road vehicles are becoming the most popular vehicles in the desert.
How an Oregon man’s fight for traffic camera fairness reached a federal court
Red light cameras are big business for municipalities and the companies that install them. They generate millions in revenue for minimal costs, but there are some serious problems with the way the system works. One man is working to change that.
Could Acura’s True Touchpad technology signal the end of in-car touch screens?
Acura wants you to stop poking the screen in your car. Its True Touchpad technology uses one-to-one mapping to reduce distractions.
Mazda plans to make the most of gas by burning less with Skyactiv-X
Mazda’s new Skyactiv-X engine combines century-old diesel technology with the latest in engine management to deliver a revolutionary new design. Major improvements in fuel economy and reduced emissions point the way to a greener gasoline engine.
BMW explains how the first-ever X2 will become king of the urban jungle
BMW's crossover and SUV line-up will soon grow again. We went behind the scenes to find out what went into developing and designing the first-ever X2.
Lamborghini believes kids born in 2018 will still have supercar posters on their wall
Electrification and autonomy won't kill the supercar as we know it. Here's how, from a design standpoint, Lamborghini wants to keep it alive.
How six new cars will set the course BMW’s design language will follow
Have you ever wondered what a 3 Series will look like in 100 years? Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW's design boss, has. Here is how he’ll get the brand there.
100 years of collectible Chevrolet Pickup Trucks
Chevrolet pickup trucks are just about the hottest collectible vehicles going right now, and there’s a lot to like. They’re easy to find, easy to restore, and get a lot of attention.
Once you go EV, you don’t go back. And BMW intends to keep it that way
BMW's electric car whiz talks about why motorists love electrified models, the future of solid-state batteries, hydrogen, and 800-volt charging.
How Kia went from peddling econoboxes to challenging BMW
Kia's transformation has been surprising, to say the least. Here's how the company went from making pallid economy cars to challenging BMW.
Here’s what it takes to design the latest Lamborghini
Digital Trends speaks with Mitja Borkert, Lamborghini Design Director, about the Lamborghini Urus SUV’s design inspiration.
A cousin, not a little brother. How Volvo designed the tiny but mighty XC40
Volvo walks us through the design process it used to create the brand-new 2019 XC40. Feedback from customers in three markets helped shape the model.
Skully’s AR helmet is back! And burned crowdfunders won’t be burned after all
The Skully smart motorcycle helmet has risen again like a tech Fenix, with a new owner and management. New helmets set to debut this summer.
Ford debuts all-new 2019 Ranger and 2019 Edge ST ahead of Detroit Auto Show
Ford re-shifts efforts toward larger vehicles (and profits) with unveil of all-new 2019 Ranger and 2019 Edge ST.
Packing 1,024 LEDs into one headlight is smart, but not legal (yet)
Each Osram Eviyos headlight is really 1,024 LEDs that can be individually turned on and off to prevent oncoming drivers from being blinded.
Bosch shows us how smarter cars help drivers stay focused on the road
Haptic feedback, intelligent voice control, and facial recognition are coming to your car sooner than you think. Bosch shows us how.
What happens when Detroit and Silicon Valley meet? Automotive-grade magic
On Tuesday at CES 2018, Hyundai and Cisco revealed a tech road map to reinvent in-vehicle networking with 1Gbps Ethernet, Automotive Linux, and the ability to roll out new features throughout the vehicle at the push of a button.
Here’s every company developing self-driving car tech at CES 2018
From Waymo to Lyft, these are the companies building the technology that makes self-driving cars possible, and they’re all out in force at CES 2018.
Buy, lease, or … subscribe? Volvo takes a cue from Netflix with Care
Shopping for a car requires choosing whether to buy or lease. Volvo just added a third option called a subscription model. Here is how Care By Volvo works.
Bikesharing has existed for a century, but tech is making it massive
Bicycle sharing programs have been around for decades, but have always been plagued by theft and vandalism problems. Now with phone-based apps and GPS tracking, bikeshare systems can provide ready human-powered transportation with accountability.
Why VW’s remarkable I.D. Crozz EV is only the the start of its electric plans
We took a behind-the-scenes look at the new VW electric car platform. VW is planning a whole series of vehicles based on this technology. It starts with a crossover SUV.
How Lamborghini brought the Urus to life with VR, robots, and even biology
The Lamborghini Urus isn't just another SUV -- it's the most important model the small Italian firm has ever introduced.
Land Rover is going 100-percent electrified in two years. Here’s the plan
Digital Trends sits down with Land Rover’s Marketing Executive Finbar McFall to understand how electrification will impact the brand’s lineup.
James May on ‘silly little cars,’ EVs, and the source of ‘The Grand Tour’ ideas
James May knows where ideas come from: beer! He’s also got lots to say on EVs, supercars, and everything in between.
From wood cars to Sport Quattros, Audi’s museum is an automotive time capsule
Audi's history is dotted with mergers and acquisitions. Walking through the company’s museum sheds insight on how it became what it is today.
As self-driving cars evolve, so will your car stereo. Here’s how
It may not be immediately obvious, but the advent of electrification and autonomous technology will change how you listen to music in your car.
An inside look at Jaguar’s goals and directions
Jaguar Land Rover designer Ian Callum and product manager David Larsen give us an inside look at where the brand is headed, and why.
Breathing dust and hanging on for dear life at this year’s Baja 1000
The 50th Baja 1000 is coming up. We took a brief glimpse behind the wheel to find out why this form of racing attracts so many drivers.
Road Rave – How to tow a trailer like a boss
Most people don’t know how to tow a trailer properly, but towing doesn’t have to be a nightmare if you know what to do.
I was on the self-driving bus that crashed in Vegas. Here’s what really happened
The Las Vegas self-driving shuttle bus didn’t crash. It did exactly what it should have done. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement.