Win a Box of Nissans for Your Mom
In case you were not aware, Mother’s Day is coming up here in the United States on Sunday, May 8th. If you haven’t thought about your plans for the big day, get a move on because brunch reservations are filling up fast, and you don’t want to be that child that takes your mom out […]
Ford’s Autonomous Vehicles Can Now Drive at Night
Ford has made a number of significant advances with its Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicles, up to and including being able to test them in the snow. The latest in a long line of risky testing measures saw a self-driving Ford Fusion Hybrid hitting the road at the Ford Arizona Proving Ground at night with […]
Lexus Bumps Up Automatic Braking Goal
If we’re being honest, everyone has had at least one “oh crud” moment while driving when they notice that traffic ahead of them is stopped and their car is still going full-speed. Many of us slam on the brakes, but it’s the luck of the draw if you’ve caught the error soon enough to avoid an accident. […]
2016 Nissan Murano Wins Big with US News & World Report
The editing team at US News & World Report certainly has a soft spot in their heart for the Nissan Murano. The 2016 model turns heads while it’s on the road with its striking exterior, but according to this team the SUV is also a great value and the perfect choice for families. A Ride […]
BMW Vision Next 100 Concept Looks Like a Dragon
To celebrate 100 years of building cars, BMW rolled out the BMW Vision Next 100 concept car at its big birthday bash in Munich. To be sure, it’s a beautiful looking car. I just can’t get over how much it reminds me of a dragon. The BMW Vision Next 100 is predictably autonomous, with a steering […]
2016 Nissan Titan XD Overview
The 2016 Nissan Titan XD is a heavy-duty pickup truck that carries a starting MSRP of $40,290. The Titan XD is available in either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Every model comes with a turbo V8 engine and keyless remote entry. The 2016 Nissan Titan XD competes in the same segment as the Ford F-Series […]
2016 Ford Focus Overview
The 2016 Ford Focus is available in both sedan and hatchback models. The base S model features a starting MSRP of $17,225, but consumers can also opt for the extra fuel-efficient Electric model or powerful RS trim level. The Ford Focus competes in the same segment as the Honda Civic, Mazda 3, and Kia Forte. […]
HERE Mapping Acquisition Successfully Concluded
As we previously reported in July, three German car manufacturers were working together to acquire Nokia’s mapping and location operations, named HERE. The news from Berlin this month is that the negotiations have successfully concluded and the highly detailed maps of locations around the world now belong to the team of Audi AG, the BMW […]
Ford’s Autonomous Vehicles to Test on California Roads Next Year
With its enrollment in the California Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program, Ford will begin testing its self-driving Ford Fusion Hybrid sedans in the wild on California streets next year. The advancement of autonomous vehicle technology—part of a 10-year development program—is a vital component of the company’s ongoing Ford Smart Mobility project. The project will be backed […]
Smart Car Seat Could Give You a Massage or Save Your Life
It seems like, lately, car manufacturers are all about making the car smarter—nowadays, car manufacturers have promised and delivered advanced technologies to protect the driver from circumstances they can’t avoid, ranging from Blind Spot Warning systems and the simple backup camera systems on many new cars to nearly-autonomous driving technologies such as those at work […]
Nissan Breaks Yet Another Electric Vehicle Milestone: 550 EV Taxis
It’s no secret that Nissan has been working hard for electric vehicles. In addition to producing the highly successful Nissan LEAF, Nissan has recently been working feverishly with partner Renault to provide a fleet of electric vehicles for the upcoming UN Climate Change conference in Paris (as well as the charging stations to power it), […]
Driving While Blind: Inspirational Hyundai Video Shows Potential of Autonomous Driving Tech
How the future of automotive tech can empower those without sight
Autonomous vehicles and self-driving car tech have been hot-button terms in today’s rapidly-advancing industry. However, this developing technology has only primarily focused on making cars safer and distracted drivers even lazier. But instead of giving us a way to become passive drivers who don’t need to pay attention to the road, what if autonomous tech empowered individuals […]
Mitsubishi Distracted Driving Alert System Industry’s Most Advanced
Autonomous cars are coming, and when they do, the roads will be a safer place. Until then, though, many carmakers are focusing on making sure human drivers stay safe—and Mitsubishi is no exception. To help drivers focus more on the road and less on the various infotainment technologies in vehicles, Mitsubishi Electric—a subsidiary of the […]
New Toyota Car Sharing Program Coming to Okinawa
Car-sharing has become quite popular in larger cities over the last few years. There’s something quite nice about not needing to buy a car of your own when you live in a place that is extremely walkable or has excellent public transit. Now, Toyota is taking car-sharing to the next level by introducing a tourism-based […]
Apple Alludes Again to Future Car
This week, at the Wall Street Journal’s WSJD Live event in California, an interviewer asked Apple CEO Tim Cook about the future of the auto industry, and what exactly makes it ready for “disruption.” Cook’s answer gives us more clues as to how the technology giant will approach building a possible automobile. The Future Is Now: Check […]
Google Makes Autonomous Car More Human
Google first designed its autonomous cars to drive following the exact rules of the road. However, after several human-error rear-endings and a few seemingly-unnecessary brake checks, Google has decided to start programming the automatic car to drive like people. It’s So…Beautiful *Sniff*: What drew Mazda and Toyota together? The best example is in corners. To […]
Research Says Autonomous Car Seats Must Factor in Slouching Patterns
As the race to the first fully autonomous car continues, more and more researchers are focusing their attention on the various features these cars will offer. For Nikhil Gowda, a researcher at Stanford University’s Center for Design Research, this focus is centered on people’s sitting habits. According to Gowda’s personal observations and research, when people […]
Dean Jones, VW Star, Passes Away
How many of you remember the Love Bug movies? These days, the idea of riding in a car that can drive itself isn’t too farfetched, thanks to autonomous cars being developed by several automakers and tech companies. Back in the late 1960s, a self-driving car was quite the fantasy, and Disney used the idea hilariously […]