Photo: Hyundai Although customers who buy the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will need to do their own driving, another version of this vehicle will soon be launched as a fully self-driving robotaxi. Hyundai’s Newest Model: Learn about the impressive Ioniq 5 EV Hyundai Motor Group and Motional have partnered to turn the Ioniq 5…
VW Ambassador Alex Morgan poses with CHAMP in front of the all-electric ID.4 Photo: Volkswagen A tradition in the U.S. Soccer community is when children get an opportunity to walk onto the field with the players before a match begins. Sadly, some kids don’t get to participate in this exciting pre-game ceremony due to certain…
A FIRST Robotics competition Photo: North Charleston The dedicated mentorship of a young General Motors engineer is inspiring high school girls in Detroit to learn robotics and love science. Thanks to GM’s Keysha Camps, Detroit now has its first all-girls FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics team. These teams learn the…
Photo: b/60 Love flying but hate the hassle of dealing with airport parking lots? You’re definitely not alone. And soon, you might get your wish of having a more streamlined parking experience. Experimenting with robot valets Gatwick Airport in London is currently experimenting with a robot valet pilot. Like its name implies, this system relies on…
Tesla just delivered a fully autonomous Model Y without a driver—something that’s never been seen before! This groundbreaking moment hints at a future where self-driving cars are the norm. Curious about what’s next?
Hoff Hair not included Photo: Google Play Every child of the 1980s deep down wishes they could share snarky dialogue with their car just like Michael Knight and KITT did in the show Knight Rider. Most of them have probably found themselves talking to their car absentmindedly at one point. Thanks to the folks at…
Ford opened its Cologne Electric Vehicle Center in June Photo: Ford Ford took another significant step toward an all-electric future this month with the grand opening of the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. The production facility in Germany will be the primary production hub for Ford EVs in Europe, operating at a maximum capacity of more…
There are many entertaining shows on Netflix for adults who love seeing cars in action and learning about how to customize them, but many of these shows are either uninteresting or inappropriate for young viewers. Luckily, the digital streaming service has many titles in its kid-friendly library that will please children who love cartoons and…
The selfie-taking Corolla on the red carpet The Toyota Corolla recently received a makeover that put it at the top of the compact sedan totem pole as far as looks go. The handsome features of the car were made even more apparent earlier this month when the Corolla made a cameo at People En Español’s…
Last night, millions of baseball fans tuned into FOX to witness one… Back in April, we reported that Jay Ward, the creative director of… Do you ever have one of those moments where you realize that,… Honda is getting back to its roots with a new ad for… To even recognize the name “George Lazenby,”…
Who is this mysterious woman? We have the answer! Photo: BMW USA It didn’t take long for us to become fans of the awkward, dirty grandmother who disclosed her husband’s S&M fetishes in BMW’s commercial for the X5. She’s brought more personality to BMW’s advertisements than they’ve had in years–doing so in a lighthearted, memorable…
Strap in for plenty of innuendos and pop culture references It’s been 10 months since the news broke that John Cena and Kat Dennings were set to star in an adult animated comedy series on YouTube Premium (formerly YouTube Red). The first trailer for the show wasn’t released until May 18, but Dennings and Cena…
Unfortunately, this truck is unable to transform into a cool robot Many kids played with Transformers action figures for hours and hours as they grew up and now they have a chance to own another iconic Transformers toy that’s much more suitable for an adult. The truck used to portray Optimus Prime® from the Transformers movie…
Look, chances are pretty good that you’re not going to need a lot of incentive to grab up a ticket to plunk yourself down in a cozy leather chair on June 21st to watch Transformers: The Last Knight. Or, I dunno, maybe you do. Maybe you’re completely zonked out on summer blockbusters at this early…
Cabin Awareness not only detects life forms but can also alert drivers in a variety of ways when it does… As we enter the second half of this decade, it seems that… The complexity and reliability of safety technology has grown exponentially in the… A few decades ago, you’d be lucky to find a car…
There’s certainly something strange in the neighborhood The Transformers and Ghostbusters are two of the largest and most influential franchises from the 1980s. If these two franchises joined forces, it would be a dream come true for many nostalgic fans. Hasbro is now making that dream a reality with its Ecto-1 Transformers figure. Tips for…
No other superhero exemplifies the innovation, engineering prowess, and confidence striven for by today’s automakers as much as Iron Man does. A figure as smart as he is cool, Marvel’s rich tech wiz has become an idol the world over due to his on-screen portrayal by Robert Downey Jr. Considering the many mechanical wonders that Tony…
The sharp rear of the X-Men Kia Sorento, or Kia X-Car At first glance, this 2016 Kia Sorento with terrifying, liftgate-blocking claws may look like something dreamed up by a teenaged Kia Hamster in Nightmare on Elm Street 9: Freddy Goes Pet Shopping. But actually, this special edition X-Men Kia Sorento with Wolverine claws was made…
The 2015 Cleveland Auto Show is perfect for anyone who missed Detroit or Chicago On the heels of the three major US auto shows–Los Angeles, Detroit, and Chicago–the largest auto expo in Ohio opens in Cleveland today. Running Saturday, March 7th through Sunday, March 15th, Lake Erie area residents and visitors can check out hundreds of vehicles…
Transformers: The Last Knight is a good old-fashioned blockbuster smash hit, pulling in a global haul of $568.9 million since bowing in theaters on June 23rd. It is also what one might charitably call a critical punching bag, earning a paltry 15% Tomatometer score on RottenTomatoes.com and earning a towering 0 out of 4 stars…
Ford Motor Company announced that it plans to start ramping production back… The new Ford Kuga is rolling out in Europe, and it promises… Have you ever had your car wheels stolen? It sure does suck.… The 2021 Mustang Mach-E is leading the charge — pun intended —… Thanks to innovative processes and outside-of-the-box thinking,…
Automakers have been increasing the size of their trucks and SUVs over… The percentage of U.S. teens with driver’s licenses has dropped again, according… Finding a parking spot can be a daily struggle, especially for people… We’ve all been there: Driving around a three- or four-block radius in… Moscow is one of the world’s largest…
Photo: Ryan Welsgerber Autonomous vehicles take the entire human experience out of driving. There’s no second-guessing, no assumptions, no distractions. Self-driving cars are truly robots, and they operate however they are programmed. So when self-driving cars are programmed to follow the laws, are they causing more accidents? The California DMV reports that out of 43…
What do the Transformers transform into? Photo: Hasbro No series quite captures the nostalgia of the 1980s like the Transformers. A tale of good vs. evil, the ongoing battles between these robots has captured the imagination of both children and adults for generations. One aspect that helps the Transformers remain so timeless is their ability to…
Just in case you might have missed it, there’s a big sports… In anticipation of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, which are taking… In the crowd of crossover SUVs, the Hyundai Tuscon may not stand… No other superhero exemplifies the innovation, engineering prowess, and confidence striven for… In many ways, vehicles are like poetry…
Transformers television shows have existed since the first iteration of the franchise debuted back in 1984. However, the Autobots and Decipticons are now preparing to enter a whole new media domain: streaming. Industry reports indicate that a new Transformers show will be making its way to Netflix next year. A Look Into Transformers Lore: What…
Ford and HP are looking to make 3D printing technology more sustainable. The giants of industry are teaming up to reuse spent 3D printing parts and powders for vehicle parts, minimizing waste in the process. Awards for Ford: Ranger picks up top honors in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Ford and HP are testing the…
Many industry leaders and automakers view autonomous vehicles as a key part of future transportation. Some say that will come in the form of robot taxis. According to Business Insider, UBS estimates that the robo-taxi market will be worth $2 trillion by 2030. The UBS Evidence Lab reached this figure by running a massive simulation…
What do more of the Transformers transform into? Earlier this summer, I created a list of what many of the robots from the beloved series The Transformers transformed into. Ever since the franchise was founded in 1984, its cast of characters has massively expanded! More Transformers means even more vehicles they transform into. Although our…
Imagine this little VW driving straight down a flight of stairs while being pursued by secret agents… Photo: nakhon100 via CC For almost as long as movies have existed, there has also existed that most beloved of cinematic cliches: the car chase. The weird and wonderful world of motion pictures has no shortage of them,…
The 2015 Acura TLX: part of Acura’s biggest media campaign ever Recently, you may have been doing something on your laptop, been startled by the sound of Sid Vicious’ voice snarling a ragged rendition of “My Way,” and looked up at your television, only to see the all-new 2015 Acura TLX being designed and tested…
Surprisingly, in a world filled with autonomous cars, the CEO of Google’s Self-Driving Car Project has suggested that dealerships could become way more important than they are right now. At the J.D. Power and NADA Automotive Forum ahead of the New York Auto Show, CEO John Krafcik discussed the implications of a fully-autonomous future, and…
Porsche has just launched the Porsche Augmented Reality Visualizer App, a new… Nissan’s partnership with Lucasfilm is giving Star Wars fans a lot of… Honda really wants you to know that the all-new 2018 Accord is… Art comes to life through various forms, mediums, and techniques. In that same… When it comes to choosing the ideal…
Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s top car news, even when it makes me very worried about all of our safety on the road. This is especially true for this week, which is filled with various serious and less serious tidings of doom. Our first doom tiding (dooming?)…
Toyota has announced its partnership with Kentucky State University, one which involves a scholarship program that will help mechanical-engineering students attending the university and, Toyota hopes, persuade them to ultimately bring their talents to their headquarters someday. Vehicles for Road Trips: 2014 Toyota Sienna Named Best Family Car The Toyota Engineering Scholarship program will be…
Every child is obsessed with some subject when they’re young. Whether it’s dinosaurs, superheroes, trains, or Santa Claus, this infatuation can consume their conversations and playtime. They’ll practically eat, breathe, and dream it. If your child loves cars, nurture that interest in them and find ways to encourage your child’s love of cars. They’re never…
Visit the Honda Heritage Center in Marysville, Ohio At the conclusion of 2014, in the midst of a snow-filled winter, the Honda Assembly Plant in Marysville, Ohio launched an on-site museum dedicated to the legacy of the Japanese brand. Named the Honda Heritage Center, the $35 million facility opened to the public in January, though…
Ford is in the somewhat enviable position of having more demand than its inventory can match for both its all-new 2018 Ford Expedition and 2018 Lincoln Navigator. Since going on sale late last year, both the Expedition and Navigator have been selling like proverbial hotcakes, taking a week or less to turn on dealership lots…
Whether you believe it or not, women and men are different in… While residents of California, Washington D.C., Arizona, and Texas have all seen… Cruise Automation, General Motors’ self-driving technology subsidiary, already has a major presence… After safely completing thousands of deliveries in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nuro and Kroger… As part of a new billion-euro mobility…
It’s nice to know that it isn’t just freezing cold in America Photo: manmademovies Everyone on the team at The News Wheel really likes cars (obviously), but we also enjoy kicking back and relaxing with a good movie. When the two worlds mix together, we tend to get a bit wound up. Today, director Duncan…
BMW is all about supporting the art world, from its Art Cars… For the serious automotive enthusiast, it’s not simply enough to drive or own… Believe it or not, Hyundai is a strong supporter of the Korean…
Sergio Marchionne continues his quest to streamline the FCA portfolio Spinning off brands under the larger Fiat Chrysler umbrella is one of Sergio Marchionne’s signature strategies. Under Marchionne, FCA has already spun off CNH Industrial and Ferrari. Now, FCA is getting ready to spin off another of its brands: parts supplier Magneti Marelli. During a spinoff, a company…
The 2016 Toyota Proace Verso Toyota is having a busy time over in Geneva right now. The automaker revealed three new models at the European auto show—two of which were world debuts. Visitors to Toyota’s display at the Geneva Motor Show will be able to see the new Hilux pickup truck, the production version of…
After long shutdowns brought on by the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic,… GM is in the midst of stopping production at all of its… Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA, a new vehicle assembly plant under development in… Honda has announced another expansion of its factory in Lincoln, Alabama, hardly… Honda has begun mass-producing the all-new 2019…
Yes, the title is a bit dramatic, but we’re talking galaxy-saving robots here, so you’ll forgive my excitement. Since the first live-action Transformers movie* came out in 2007, costumers have been struggling to emulate the finer details of the Autobots and Decepticons. Hey, something wonderful and creative has to come out of those films. With…
Nissan is all about being on the cutting edge of self-driving car technology, but the automaker also knows how to take a break and have fun. The most recent example of that is the Pitch-R, a little robot that utilizes the ProPILOT system, a component of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, to mark out a soccer field…
Bakelite Robot (2002) by Nam June Paik © Nam June Paik Studio Believe it or not, Hyundai is a strong supporter of the Korean art scene. Its loyalty isn’t just by claim but evidenced by the automaker’s 11 year partnership with Tate Modern, a substantial art institution based in the UK. The collaboration, known as the…
Same The 2016 Chevy Malibu has an industry-first safety feature called “Teen Driver System,” which provides parents with a “report card” detailing whether or not their teenaged son or daughter was speeding while driving the car. So yeah, it’s basically a high-tech narc, and should prove about as popular with teens as a robot that…
When Nissan first unveiled its self-parking chair that scooted itself in to make a room or office neater, I thought that it was pretty off-the wall. I get that it was a way for the automaker to promote its latest piece of self-driving technology, but was it something that was really necessary? If you can’t…
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