Voyomotive’s new device brings old cars up to speed with connected apps
Voyomotive has developed a plug-and-play device to give any vehicle from 1996 or newer a complete suite of connected car apps and functionality.
Dubai sets a high goal for driverless cars
In an ambitious plan to switch to driverless cars, Dubai has set a goal of 25 percent driverless car rides by 2030. The plan will include taxis and buses.
The Volvo S90 Excellence interior combines art, function, and pure driving bliss
At the 2016 Beijing Auto Show, Volvo unveiled the S90 Excellence interior concept, the epitome of luxury.
Musk: Tesla’s Autopilot is 50 percent better at avoiding accidents than you are
Elon Musk, Tesla's head honcho, claims that the automaker's semi-autonomous Autopilot function is 50 percent better at avoiding accidents than humans.
Autonomous cars get their own day at the track
Autonomous cars will get their first-ever track day, where companies and researchers will be able to test out the technology.
VW's crossover barrage continues in Beijing with the T-Prime Concept GTE
The Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE is a plug-in hybrid full-size crossover concept that likely previews a future production model.
Lego Technic’s Porsche 911 GT3 RS has a working dual-clutch gearbox
Lego has announced a new Technic product, and this one is modeled after the Porsche 911 GT3 RS sports car.
Diesel cars in the U.K. almost all fail in real world road testing
In real world road testing of 263 diesel models in England, only 8 did not exceed emissions standards limits. They're legal in lab testing, bad on the road.
Made in China: Acura reveals the all-new CDX in Beijing
Acura has revealed the all-new CDX SUV at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show.
MINI’s URBAN-X startup accelerator envisions a better life for city dwellers
MINI and HAX have announced the first nine companies in the URBAN-X startup accelerator program. Each company envisions better lives for city dwellers.
Apple Car breakdown: BMW and Daimler walk away from development talks
A new report suggests that Daimler and BMW have walked away from automotive development negotiations with Apple.
Infiniti's QX Sport Inspiration Concept will flex its muscles in Beijing
Infiniti has introduced a new crossover concept ahead of the Beijing Auto Show next week. The QX Sport Insipiration hints at the next gen of Infiniti SUVs
Lexus’ 2017 IS debuts in Beijing after some plastic surgery
The 2017 Lexus IS debuts at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show with revised styling to match mechanical changes made for the 2016 model year.
Audi’s TT RS lets its inner rally car out with 400-horsepower engine
The new Audi TT RS debuts at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show with 400 horsepower and more technology than ever.
Porsche’s 2017 718 Cayman gets the same makeover as its Boxster sibling
The 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman debuts at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show with the same updates as the 718 Boxster roadster unveiled in Geneva.
Keyless entry: European researchers unlock cars with hacked radios
Car hacking is the price of increased technology in new vehicles. German researchers found a way to exploit the keyless entry systems in some cars.
Toyota is heading to the Oregon Trail Rally with a 2WD RAV4
The Toyota-Millen RAV4 team is heading to the Oregon Trail Rally this weekend to take on the grueling three-day event.
Mercedes-Benz now offers 960 horsepower of open-top fun … in luxury yacht form
Mercedes-Benz has joined the ranks of luxury automakers exploring the world of stylish and powerful yacht concepts with their Arrow460-Granturismo.
‘Roll-away’ feature not on option list, Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.1 million vehicles
Confusing gear shift patterns left many drivers confused, resulting in rollaways. Fiat Chrysler is recalling 1.1 million Chargers, Chrysler 300s, and Jeeps.
Toyota to mash plants into parts for your car’s next engine
Toyota will be replacing its petroluem-based rubber engine and drive system hoses with biohydrin rubber. This will reduce carbon emissions by 20 percent.
Scared of zombies? Inkas’ upgraded Sentry APC will make the apocalypse fear you
Armored vehicle manufacturer Inkas has debuted the next-generation Sentry APC.
Faraday Future’s Chinese patron rolls out its own electric concept car
The LeEco LeSee concept is an electric car from the Chinese company backing Faraday Future. It debuts at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show.
Fossil fuels are not over, Shell shows 107 mpg concept car
Collaborating with body and engine design experts, Shell introduces The Shell Concept Car, emphasizing lifespan energy reduction.
Volvo plans to go all-electric, sets a goal to make 1 million electric cars by 2025
Volvo put dates and numbers to its electric car program. The Swedish car company plans two hybrid versions of each model and an all-electric car by 2019.
Uber drivers are still contractors and the company will pay up to $100M in settlements
Ride-hailing service Uber and drivers in California and Massachusetts settled class action lawsuits. Drivers are still contractors but will get a payout.
Top Gear host Chris Harris will race for Bentley
Chris Harris will race for Bentley this season in the Blancpain Endurance Series Cup. He's also hosting Top Gear, in case you forgot.
Feds inquire about Mitsubishi fuel economy after cheating comes to light
Mitsubishi must provide fuel economy information to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after admitting it cheated on tests in Japan.
Volkswagen will buy back some diesel cars, modify others
Volkswagen has reached a preliminary settlement with the U.S. government on how it will deal with diesel cars equipped with emissions-cheating software.
To amend for Dieselgate, Volkswagen will buy back nearly 500,000 US vehicles
On April 21, Volkswagen went before a federal judge in San Francisco and agreed to buy back or repair 500,000 diesel vehicles in the U.S.
Ringbrothers’ Espionage Mustang hides a secret even bigger than its 959 hp V8
Ring Brothers is at it again, this time transforming a 1965 Espionage Mustang Fastback into a 959-horsepower carbon-fiber menace.
Toyota's Prius hybrid features a towing package for the first time ever
Toyota has revealed that its 2016 Prius can be optioned with a tow package to haul just under 1,600 pounds.
Is Lyft too nice for its own good?
In contrast to Uber's approach, Lyft makes every attempt to follow rules and regulations and it doesn't make a difference. Uber still leads in market share.