Titanium Tesla Shield Will Make Model S Even Safer, Prevent Fire Risk
Hey, GM. Wanna see how to address safety concerns and show your customers that their safety is of the utmost importance? Take notes.
Remember how people were deathly concerned about the epidemic of fires breaking out in Tesla vehicles (read: two instances that resulted in no injuries) and swallowing them whole in an angry conflagration? Funny to think how several months later, the two Tesla fires pale in comparison to the seemingly endless parade of ridiculous things that […]
Texas and Arizona Want Tesla’s Gigafactory, Still Won’t Sell Their Cars
Let's be frank here: Texas and Arizona have never really been known for their proclivities toward logical thinking.
Imagine for a second, if you will (and I know how painful it is going to be to do so, so I apologize in advance), that you right in the thick of an argument with your significant other. You know the kind I’m talking about: you’re shrill or booming and shouting every word for emphasis, […]
Nissan LEAF Twitter Account Takes Shot at Tesla’s New Jersey Woes
The people in charge of the Nissan LEAF Twitter account figured they'd take a pointed stab at Tesla in light of their New Jersey woes. Not cool, brah.
The Tesla Motor Company is still reeling from last week’s news that New Jersey would be banning sales of their vehicles effective April 1. On Friday, Elon Musk took to his blog to reassure the people of New Jersey that they would still be able to order Tesla vehicles directly from the website and to […]
Tesla in New Jersey: FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
On Tuesday, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) passed a ruling that essentially prevents the sale of Tesla vehicles in the state henceforth, and, boy, is Elon Musk pissed. The ruling bans the direct sale of vehicles in the Garden State, meaning that Tesla can now only sell cars if they move through dealership […]
Ford Challenges Tesla Cybertruck to a Tug of War
If you’ve been living under a rock for the last week, let’s get up to speed right quick: Tesla revealed its new Cybertruck, its fully electric pickup truck, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Did anyone glom onto the fact that the Cybertruck is purported to deliver 14,000 pounds of max towing capacity or the […]
HTT Hyperloop Commercial Lines Should Open to the Public by 2022
When can we expect to ride in a Hyperloop capsule? “Earlier than you think,” says HTT CEO @dirkahlborn #WEF19 https://t.co/f5mgIZokSS pic.twitter.com/XLvx0sJyXR — CNBC International (@CNBCi) January 22, 2019 Recently, we mentioned that the U.S. is considering 15 hyperloop routes to offer a faster mode of public transportation to consumers. Hyperloops are gradually becoming a reality […]
Considering the Environmental Impact of Hyperloop Routes in the US
Earlier this year, the city of Columbus, Ohio, initiated a feasibility study to install a hyperloop route from Cleveland to Chicago. Ohio isn’t the only state taking strides toward this new technology, however. According to Ensia contributor Meredith Bauer, the U.S. as a whole is considering 15 hyperloop routes. Some of the proposed routes include […]
HyperloopTT Initiates Feasibility Study for Route from Cleveland to Chicago
Many people love to travel, but few people appreciate the roadside delays often involved with navigating from one city to another. If you wish you had a faster way to get from Cleveland to Chicago, it looks like your wish might soon become a reality. HyperloopTT has just signed agreements with the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA). […]
The Salvation Army Offers Free Meals With Their Food Truck
Around this time of year, many of your favorite storefronts are populated with those famous red donations buckets and cheerful Salvation Army volunteers ringing bells in their hands. We’ve all seen them as the holiday season rolls around, but did you know the Salvation Army also has food trucks? The Salvation Army’s food trucks are […]
The Largest Indoor Go-Kart Track in the World is Hiding in Small-Town Connecticut
Update 2/8/2021: NasKart lost its title of largest indoor go-kart track in the world in June 2019, when the track at Supercharged Entertainment (125,000 square feet) opened in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Interestingly, the track at Montville that used to be NasKart is now also owned by Supercharged. We all love real-life Mario Kart, and go-kart racing is […]
Self-Driving Shuttle Bus Avoids Serious Collision With Auto-Stop Technology
Wednesday was a new self-driving shuttle bus’ first day on the road in Las Vegas. The 12-month project is funded by AAA and Keolis in an effort to create a more easily accessible public transportation system for the city. But unfortunately, the shuttle bus had a tough first day. The self-driving shuttle bus ended up in an […]
The LAPD is Testing an Artificial Intelligence Dash Cam to Identify Suspects for Them
Most cop cars are equipped with dash cams to monitor and record the activities of police-registered vehicles. However, a Houston-based technology company called Coban Technologies is working to improve these dash cams and equip them with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The hope behind this design is for AI police dash cams to identify weapons, vehicles, license […]
Reddit and Audi Take “Ask Me Anything” To The Next Level
If you have been a good denizen of the internet, you know about Reddit’s “Ask Me Anything” series, also referred to AMA. Celebrities, notorious figures, anonymous automaker employees and others submit themselves to questions from all corners of the online world. The results are usually funny and eye-opening, but they do lack a certain amount […]
Get Ready for College Football with Nissan and Facebook
College football season is finally underway, and fans are passionately rooting for their teams. Some supporters choose to wear shirts, and some go all out and paint their faces. However, anyone that has gone that extra mile can tell agree that getting all of the bright color off of skin takes a lot of soap, […]
Burnout Gone Wrong: Vehicle Sprays Burning Fuel Onto Crowd [VIDEO]
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On Sunday, 14 people were injured when a vehicle sprayed hot, burning fuel onto a crowd of spectators at a burnout competition on the Alice Springs Inland Dragway in Australia. One man is in critical condition, suffering burns over more than 30% of his body; his son was also injured in the incident and is […]
GM CEO Mary Barra Joins the Walt Disney Company’s Board of Directors
When it comes to the automotive industry, few companies can match the influence that General Motors possesses. In a similar vein, the Walt Disney Company is one of the most powerful organizations in the realm of entertainment. GM CEO Mary Barra will now play a large role in both of these companies, as she has just […]
Kakao Speech Recognition to Arrive in Select Kia Models
This September, certain Kia models will start incorporating Kakao speech recognition technology. Some Hyundai models, like the Genesis G70, will also be rigged with this new artificial intelligence. This is thrilling news for any Kia fans interested in cutting-edge connectivity perks. This feature is just part of Kakao’s holistic platform known as Kakao I. The […]
Lights, Camera, Lincoln: 5 Films Where the Luxury Car Brand Stars
Although Steven Spielberg’s 2012 film, Lincoln, is about the president and not the luxury car brand, that doesn’t mean there is a lack of films where Lincoln vehicles do make an appearance. Actually, the car brand has popped up in a variety of familiar films, whether you’ve realized it or not. Here a just a few […]