Highly anticipated Tesla Autopilot 8.0 release to roll out in July
Some may say it's too late, or about time, but the Tesla Autopilot 8.0 due to be deployed in the next few weeks has been expected for several months.
Uber and Lyft drivers now have another option — rent from Hertz
Expanding on an initial pilot program with Lyft, Hertz is now entering into rental agreements with both Uber and Lyft for weekly driver rentals.
Weekly Rewind: DIY beer from your phone, robot soccer, Android Nougat, and more
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Forget about parallel parking: These wheels can make your car drive sideways
Canadian commercial driver William Liddiard designed a set of wheels that can move a car sideways or make it turn around on a dime without moving forward.
An electric bike from Victory Motorcycles won the grueling Pike’s Peak climb
Victory Motorcycles took two stop spots at the 2016 PPIHC, with Victory Racing's electric Empluse RR and the gas-powered Project 156.
Alphabet's ideal city vision involves a world where Uber is king
Sidewalk Labs documents reveal plans in which cities would rid themselves of public transportation and instead subsidize travel through services like Uber.
Chevrolet cuts 4G LTE plan prices in half but still requires an active OnStar plan to qualify
Chevrolet cuts in-vehicle 4G LTE plans in half in a bid to make connected car plans more reasonable. However, does not increase data limits.
NHTSA investigates Tesla after fatal crash while vehicle was in autonomous mode
Tesla Autopilot is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the wake of a fatal crash.
Toyota pays tribute to Trueno with Initial D GT86 concept
Toyota has announced a new concept that pays homage to the Initial D manga and Anime by sprucing up its GT86.
Former ‘Top Gear’ crew to launch DriveTribe social network
Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond are set to launch a new auto-enthusiast social network, titled Drive Tribe.
Dieselgate: VW says 3-liter diesels can likely be repaired instead of bought back
Owners of the cheating 2.0 liter diesel-powered VW Group cars are to be offered buybacks; a smaller group of 3.0 liter cars could be repaired without them.
Updated – Is BMW teaming up with Intel, Mobileye to develop autonomous vehicles?
BMW, chip-maker Intel, and machine vision technology firm Mobileye will make a joint announcement Friday, July 1. An autonomous car venture is expected.
These cars are now banned from Paris city limits to help curb air pollution
Fear not, enthusiasts, cars registered as classic vehicles are still allowed to enter Paris city limits.
The redesigned C3 hatchback propels Paris-based Citroen into the tech game
The new C3 gets a head-turning design, and it packs more tech features than any Citroen in recent memory.
Faraday Future joins Formula E racing and will provide related technology
Faraday Future is partnering with Formula E team Dragon Racing. The Chinese-backed carmaker will be both a sponsor and technical partner.
If you own one of these Honda or Acura models, stop driving now, Feds say
Takata airbags in certain 2001-03 Honda and Acura models have a particularly high chance of causing fatalities, the NHTSA says.
Bring out your inner cowboy in Renault’s new Alaskan pickup truck
The Renault Alaskan pickup will be sold almost all over the world, but we won't see it in Alaska -- or anywhere else in the U.S.
Ruby Tuesday Supercharger stations to give Tesla owners a boost
Ruby Tuesday opened its first Tesla Supercharger station in Missouri this week and intends to open more in restaurants across the country.
Uber to start watching its drivers more closely
In two tests in different groups of cities, Uber is going to monitor its drivers. One test will monitor ride smoothness, the other texting while driving.
Enthusiasm for self-driving cars varies by state, says Volvo
Autonomous cars are most popular in New York and California, and least popular in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas, according to a Volvo survey.
Bugatti wants the Chiron to shatter top-speed records, even the unofficial ones
The Bugatti Chiron will challenge both the old Veyron 16.4 Super Sport and Hennessey Venom GT for the title of fastest production car in the world.
Mercedes-Benz could use rainwater to improve your car’s traction on snow
Mercedes-Benz's system collects water as it drips down the rear window, and sprays it onto the tires to melt snow and ice.
Volvo has been suspicious of Volkswagen's TDI diesel engine for years
Volvo wanted to sell diesels in the United States, but it couldn't match the TDI in terms of fuel economy, emissions, and performance.
Smart’s 2017 Fortwo Cabrio starts (just) under $20,000
The 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabrio starts at just under $20,000, and is the only convertible in that price range, according to Smart.
Tesla Model S tackles Pikes Peak, setting a new record in the process
A Tesla Model S driven by Go Puck founder Blake Fuller set a record for production-based electric vehicles at the 2016 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Gas station chain shows interest in charging stations, talks with Tesla underway
Electric cars require a network of charging stations for long trips. Gas stations foresee gasoline sales dropping, and Joining the two sounds like a plan.
History Channel slams the brakes on ‘Top Gear USA’; show may seek new network
'Top Gear USA' will end its run on the History Channel with Tuesday night's episode. Host Rutledge Wood hinted that the show may return, though.
VW to pay up for Dieselgate — $15 billion plus and it's not over yet
VW's U.S. settlement for 475,000 vehicles with diesel emissions software cheats are due today. The total is more than $15 billion.
Report: Matt LeBlanc threatens to quit Top Gear unless Chris Evans is ousted
According to The Sun, Matt LeBlanc may be demanding that Chris Evans be removed from the new Top Gear.
Acura’s 2017 NSX adds Pikes Peak class win to its resume
An Acura NSX driven by Acura engineer Nick Robinson scored a class victory at the 2016 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this past weekend.
Uber stepping into travel advisory and concierge services
Uber's app in China will soon have new services to help local travelers, UberLife for local devices and Uber + Travel for alternative local transportation.
Jay Leno walked away from this scary rollover crash
Jay Leno walked away from a rollover crash in the Hurst Hemi Under Glass Plymouth Barracuda stunt car. He was riding in the passenger seat.