Lexus RX450h Google Car Image: Ben When you talk about self-driving cars, the concern is always that the vehicle won’t “see” another car’s sudden movements . Now, following one of Google’s prototype’s first accident with injuries, critics are probably patting themselves on the back–not because people were injured, of course, but because these autonomous cars…
On September 29th, Google finally reached a milestone in its automated car program: letting journalists ride around in the adorable “Koala Cars.” According to USA Today, the demo included a five-minute loop that included real-world obstacles like a car, a pedestrian, and a veering bicyclist. As a part of the demonstration, Google announced that it…
Today General Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales division announced that it will be launching a comprehensive collision certification program in 2018. The announcement came at NACE automechanika Chicago, the largest US trade show dedicated to high-end technical and management-related training for automotive collision and service repair shops. “Today’s certification programs have to evolve to keep…
The 2015 Volvo V60, XC60, and S60 all earned Top Safety Pick+ honors from IIHS We’re just a bit more than a day away from the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015, which can only mean one thing: the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is releasing their comprehensive list of 2015 model…
In the past, Lexus vehicles were known for their modest exterior designs, which some people described as bland or unexciting, but Lexus has a come a long way since then and now offers some of the most distinctive vehicles you’ll see on the road today. Take for instance the 2017 Lexus NX; while this model…
Even though Chrysler announced the 200 mid-size sedan was being discontinued, the larger 300 full-size sedan is still around and continues to serve as one of FCA’s most noticeable models. Known for its boxy exterior, available Hemi V8, and standard rear-wheel drive system, the Chrysler 300 is about as American as apple pie, but that’s…
Anthony Levandowski, a former Waymo engineer, has posted a time-lapse video in a lengthy Medium post that shows a Toyota Prius driving itself across the United States in just four days without any human assistance. The video starts at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, on October 26, and finishes four days later at…
For city-based commuters, the sight of a smug motorcycle overtaking the grumpy driver caught in the grip of congestion is becoming more common. So, is it time you swapped the clutch for the pedal and the steering wheel for the handlebars and jumped on the biker bandwagon? Here we’ve taken a balanced look at both…
This week, Jay Leno’s Garage welcomed a 1938 Buick Y Job, a rare gem brought in by General Motors’ Vice President of Global Design, Michael Simcoe. The vehicle was originally created by Harley Earl and functioned as his daily driver until 1950. “[This is] probably the most famous car in the history of General Motors,”…
The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE will soon be offered with a new 10-speed automatic transmission. With its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, the Camaro ZL1 1LE is designed to tear up the track. This available transmission will equip it for even more thrilling performance. According to Chevrolet, the automatic-equipped ZL1 1LE cut half a second…
As part of its push to bring self-driving vehicles to the market, Ford is in the process of developing a communication interface that will effectively allow driverless autonomous vehicles to indicate intention to other motorists. To further the development of this language, Ford has brought back one of its quirkier methods of testing: the Human…
Let’s be perfectly honest—although The General has been relentlessly shoving its 4G LTE technology down our throats for the past nine months, it is actually pretty cool. In fact, Chevrolet will be the only automaker to offer 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity across its entire lineup. (The other three GM brands will offer the technology on…
2016 Fiat 500X Trekking Plus The 2016 Fiat 500X has joined the Chrysler 200 as the second motor vehicle from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to earn Top Safety Pick+ honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in 2015. Car Safety: Check out this study that explains why driver’s education classes reduce teen crashes and…
For the 2014 model year, the BMW M6 now has the option for a six-speed manual transmission alongside the seven-speed automated manual. BMW has also made satellite radio and soft-close automatic doors standard. 2014 BMW M6 Exterior The 2014 BMW M6 is available as either a coupe or convertible. Standard features include soft-close doors, 19-inch…
Following the demise of Scion and thus of the Scion iM, the lovable sporty hatchback has returned under the Toyota nameplate as the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM. Its peppy engine and spirited handling offers drivers a way to truly enjoy the road while turning heads and still getting very reasonable mileage—all at under $20,000. The…
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is heading into the last part of 2017 with high praise; Cars.com has just deemed the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan the “Best Compact SUV of 2017.” According to Volkswagen media, the Tiguan SE 4Motion with panoramic sunroof, along with six other competitors, were put to the test in the suburbs of…
The 2018 Spanish Grand Prix was nothing to write home about if you’re a fan of racing. Nothing of real interest took place after the first lap, where Romain Grosjean spun and then lit up his rear wheels, creating a huge cloud of smoke and causing two drivers to crash into him. The safety car…
With the recent headlines about autonomous car crashes, it’s more important than ever that companies pursue and finesse technology that could improve the safety of self-driving vehicles to help avoid collisions with pedestrians. Magna, a car tech supplier entity, seeks to do just that with its latest gadget called iCON Radar. This technology improves a…
Ford recently celebrated its 24th Bring Your Child to Work Day by inviting more than 230 children of its employees to participate in STEM-related activities at the Ford Research and Innovation Center. The annual festivities were led by Sandy Volk, executive assistant to Henry Ford Technical Fellow and Director of Electrical and Electronics Systems Research…
The 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT is a two-door performance coupe that carries a starting MSRP of $111,200. This German sports car is the model that replaced the popular Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which was the first Mercedes vehicle that was designed by the automaker’s AMG high-performance division. In fact, the Mercedes-AMG GT was so well received in…
Despite its brief, 30-second time frame, the latest 2018 Chevy Silverado commercial highlights the legacy of resilience of the model. Whereas many new truck commercials depict a flawless exterior shell as the vehicle fords flooded roads, dominates off-road paths, and plows through muddy roads with ease, this commercial is a refreshing exception. Pushing the Limits:…
The technology leading to self-driving cars is developing at a neck-breaking speed, but testing these vehicles can be tricky. As it stands now, the rules governing how autonomous cars can be driven come from a patchwork quilt of state and local legislative agencies. Laws and regulations are inconsistent at best and total opposites at worst. The House…
As a former “old Top Gear” viewer, The Grand Tour was everything I wanted it to be. I had tried not to raise my expectations and to remain only cautiously optimistic; it would have been far too easy to buy into the hype that had the internet abuzz since TGT was first announced and that…
Jeremy Renner jumps out of a plane, eventually falling to his death The Grand Tour on Amazon featuring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May has mostly everything you would have found on BBC’s Top Gear back when the same trio was hosting it. TGT has its own track, its own mainstay driver, and a…
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