Solar Paneled Streets Could Pave Road to Future By Althea Chang published 3 October 16 Solar Roadways hopes to replace all concrete and asphalt with its solar panels to generate green energy.
Pull Over, Robot! Self-Driving Cars Should Be Off Roads By Paul Wagenseil published 20 September 16 Google and Tesla are moving too fast toward fully autonomous vehicles, and it's good that the government is intervening to slow them down.
Is the Apple Car Dead or Just Stalled? By John R. Quain published 12 September 16 Despite grand ambitions, Apple’s car project has hit a wall, and the new direction is much more focused on software than an actual vehicle.
Musk: New Tesla Autopilot Could Have Saved Driver's Life By Andrew E. Freedman published 12 September 16 Tesla Motor's latest update to its Autopilot software could have saved a driver from a fatal accident, CEO Elon Musk said.
Tesla's New Car is Fastest in the World By Michael Andronico published 24 August 16 Tesla's new Model S P100D can go from 0 to 60 in just 2.5 seconds, making it the quickest production car in the world.
Apple's $1 Billion Investment Paves Way for Self-Driving Cars By Michael Andronico published 13 May 16 Apple's big investment in ridesharing service Didi Chuxing isn't just about improving Chinese relations. It could shape Apple's self-driving car initiative.
This Bluetooth Car Dongle Might Just Kill You By Marshall Honorof published 8 April 16 The Lemur BlueDriver is supposed to give drivers info about their cars, but lax authentication makes it a potential security disaster.
CarPlay Killer? New Auto Assistant Goes Beyond Apple's By John R. Quain published 18 March 16 Inrix hopes to beat Apple and Google at their own game with a personalized assistant that does more than Android Auto or CarPlay.
All Hoverboards in U.S. 'Defective,' Says Gov't Agency By Andrew E. Freedman published 19 February 16 The Consumer Product Safety Commission says all hoverboards sold in the U.S. must be UL-certified for safety. So far, no models have been.
This Jet Promises to Fly You From NYC to London in 11 Minutes By Sam Rutherford published 27 January 16 How fast is Mach 24? A little over 18,000 miles per hour, which could allow the Antipode Concept jet to fly from NYC to London in the time it takes to eat lunch.
Qualcomm’s Automotive Chips Power Audi Infotainment By Sam Rutherford published 11 January 16 At CES 2016, Qualcomm announced two new processors specifically made to power the communications and infotainment systems in modern cars.
VW’s Budde-E EV Concept Revives the Microbus By Sam Rutherford published 8 January 16 Here's a hands-on impression of VW's Budd-e, the techy reinvention of Volkswagen's Microbus from the 1950's that made its debut at CES 2016.
Faraday Future's EV Concept Car Makes Sci-Fi Real By Sam Rutherford published 8 January 16 At CES 2016, Faraday Future went from unknown electric-car maker to the next big thing after it unveiled its 1,000 FF Zero concept car.
Rolls-Royce Wraith Review: Driving a $400K Dream Machine By John R. Quain published 1 December 15 Mellifluous, yet powerful. Gracious, yet gutsy. An engineering and technical pleasure to drive, the 2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith is a truly unique vehicle.
2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe Review: Well Connected and Frisky By John R. Quain published 11 November 15 The Cadillac ATS is a very pleasant, comfortable drive. Everything from the seats to the color heads-up display make the driver's task lighter.
Use Your Smartphone As a Heads-Up Display in Your Car By Joey Cosco published 13 October 15 Keep your eyes on the road — and your nav, speedometer, and everything else — for less than $50.
How Car Wi-Fi Dongles Could Lead to Disaster By Paul Wagenseil published 10 September 15 New devices promise to add Wi-Fi to your car by plugging into the car's diagnostic port. That's a terrible and dangerous idea.
Verizon Hum: Like OnStar but Better, For Almost Any Car By Sam Rutherford published 26 August 15 Hum is a third-party connected car device that brings OnStar-like functions to any car made after 1997.
The Hack Volkswagen Didn't Want Car Thieves to See By Paul Wagenseil published 17 August 15 A research paper Volkswagen had suppressed for two years described how to crack the code an ignition key sends to an ignition switch.
How a $100 Gadget Can Hijack GM Cars By Paul Wagenseil published 30 July 15 A white-hat hacker has built a $100 computer that exploits flaws in GM's OnStar app to take control of vehicles.
Chrysler Recalls 1.4 Million Cars for Remote-Hack Fix By Henry T. Casey published 24 July 15 At the urging of federal regulators, Fiat Chrysler issued a recall to patch vehicles affected by a software hack revealed earlier this week.
New Gadget Makes Your Dumb Car Smart for $99 By Sam Rutherford published 29 June 15 Vinli is a $99 black box that attaches to the OBD II port in your car and adds 4G LTE Connection, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and helpful service apps.
Hyundai Sonata Is First With Android Auto By Sam Rutherford published 26 May 15 It's time for other car makers to catch up to Hyundai, which has become the first company to ship Android Auto, as seen on the 2015 Sonata.
Ford's New GT Supercar Has (Some) Eco Cred By Sean Captain published 5 May 15 It's not electric, but with a turbo V6 engine and carbon-fiber body, the 600-horsepower GT supercar is greener than an average muscle car.
Tesla Powerwall Battery Ready to Power Your Home By Sam Rutherford published 1 May 15 First Tesla revolutionized batteries for electric vehicles, now it's looking to do the same for homes with its Powerwall home battery.
Chevy's Self-Driving Concept Car Blurs Sci-Fi and Reality By Sam Rutherford published 21 April 15 Looking like something straight out of the movies, Chevy's FNR self-driving concept combines high tech and outrageous futuristic styling.
The Best Cars from the 2015 New York Auto Show By Sam Rutherford published 9 April 15 Here are pictures of the best cars of the 2015 New York Auto Show. Our favorite models range from a $2 million Aston Martin to a Smart car.
Jaguar's New XF Brings Smartphone Inspired Infotainment By Sam Rutherford published 3 April 15 Jaguar's all-new XF features a redesigned infotainment system inspired by smartphones, sporting a 10.2-inch touchscreen and mobile app.
New Breakthrough Could Double Your Battery Life By Philip Michaels published 16 March 15 Dyson is investing $15 million in Sakti3, a company that's developing a solid-state lithium battery that promises to last twice as long as the lithium ion batteries that power many of today's devices.
How Hackers Could Take Over Your Car By Jill Scharr published 9 February 15 A report says hackers can steal personal data from your car, or even remotely hijack it. Here's how they do it, and how you can stop them.