Photo: Allen Lai 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…
Looking for a good movie to watch tonight? Check out these must-see car documentaries! Photo: iragazzidiredbull via CC Hollywood blockbusters have nothing on the excitement, history, and heart of true automobile passion. The thrilling authenticity of actual motorsport footage and real-life interviews can’t be replicated by actors or stunt crews. That’s why nothing beats a good…
Available now on Amazon Sometimes, you wish for a product that can just solve all of your problems. Say, for example, you were meeting your friends for a game of kickball, but your ball is flat, your tires are looking a little low, it’s starting to get dark, and you just accidentally smashed a biscuit…
Photo: Porsche We already knew that Porsche increased vehicle deliveries by 10 percent in 2019, so it comes as no surprise that Porsche has now also declared record revenues for the year. The German luxury automaker says that sales revenue rose 11 percent to €28.5 billion, with an operating profit going up 3 percent year-over-year…
Following the debacle with Volkswagen’s diesel cheating, Europe has taken a long, hard look at its current emissions regulations and come to the conclusion that they are really, really bad. As a result, testers are switching to far more representative on-the-road evaluations. To reduce emissions, carmakers across Europe have begun making larger engines. That is…
Sometimes batteries need a little help regaining power The battery is an essential component to ensure your vehicle stays healthy and runs smoothly for many miles to come. Here’s a brief overview of what a battery tender is and how to use it, so you can extend your battery’s shelf life. Simplify Service: Schedule your…
2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS Photo: © General Motors For the past two years, the EcoCar program has posed a timely, engaging challenge to 16 universities in the US and Canada: take a given car and modify it to achieve the most fuel economy possible while still retaining performance. The competitions began with a Saturn VUE SUV being sent…
In traditional thought, mirrors are essential to a vehicle, allowing drivers to be aware of everything around them. Several automakers are challenging that idea, and BMW is the latest to trot out a traffic monitoring system that uses cameras rather than mirrors at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The BMW i8 Mirrorless uses a…
2017 is quickly coming to an end, and the automotive industry already has 2018 in full swing. Mitsubishi’s lineup features two new models in the United States, and several of the existing models have received upgrades. Model Preview: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross [wptab name=”Eclipse Cross”] 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross The Eclipse Cross is an all-new…
You are what you eat and you are what you drive, so what happens when what you drive is what you eat? New Truck: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Motorized muffins and cupcake cars have been popping up at events such as parades and Maker Faires since their debut at Burning Man in 2004. The original…
The truck that makes an entire Thanksgiving tradition possible in the first place For many families across the country, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has become something of a time-honored tradition. Before settling down for a Thanksgiving feast, an average of 50 million Americans turn on their television set to tune into this Thanksgiving celebration,…
From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…
Toyota says it sold 10.35 million vehicles around the world this year, putting it at the front of the race to claim the 2017 title world’s biggest automaker—and marking a 2% improvement over last year. In 2016, Volkswagen barely pipped Toyota to the title by selling 10.3 million vehicles compared to the Japanese automaker’s 10.2…
Your car’s battery is not immune to the harsh temperatures in winter; in fact, winter temps may be impacting your battery more than you realize—especially if your car does more sitting than driving. To protect your battery’s power throughout the cold, dark days of winter, and avoid the costly purchase of a new battery, RoadandTrack.com…
Infiniti isn’t a brand that needs bells and whistles to attract people’s attention. The automaker’s luxurious vehicle lineup does that all on its own. So while Infiniti didn’t have any fancy new models or concepts to debut at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show (CAS), it still captured show attendees by displaying some of its most…
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