Video: This is what it’s like to have your Tesla drive you around by itself
Elon Musk on Thursday unveiled a new Tesla model, the all-wheel drive D variant of the Model S that packs two electric motors and is able …
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Forget all-wheel drive, speed and battery efficiency, this is the Tesla D’s coolest new trick
As previously teased, Elon Musk on Thursday unveiled its brand new Tesla models, bringing several interesting features to its electric cars, including all-wheel drive, faster …
This is the world’s first in-depth review of Apple’s CarPlay
Apple’s quest to take over every inch of our digital lives took a small step forward earlier this week with the addition of CarPlay support to …
A leaked photo may have just spoiled Tesla’s upcoming ‘D’ announcement
Tesla is by far the most exciting car company in the world right now, as founder and CEO Elon Musk continues to lead the charge …
Tesla CEO Musk drops a tantalizing hint about a major announcement next week
On Thursday, Elon Musk tweeted out what looked like a partial unveiling of the Tesla Motors D and a hint that he may be unveiling …
Finally – a flying bicycle is on the verge of becoming a reality
Why are you reading a blog focusing on smartphones right now? Why not a transportation blog? Mostly because the pace of technological change in the …
You won’t be buying an Apple CarPlay vehicle this year after all
It seems that amid all the excitement surrounding the iPhone 6 launch, Apple has quietly delayed one of its most intriguing new proposals. 9to5Mac noticed …
Meet Strati, the first 3D printed car in the world
While some people have successfully 3D printed buildings, others have taken the same approach to the car manufacturing business, as a company has just come …
Automatic trip tracker adds Web Dashboard for easier trip sorting, exporting
We’re pretty big fans of Automatic’s savvy trip tracker ‘round these parts, but one of our primary gripes when reviewing it late last year was …
Here’s why you’re not behind the wheel of Google’s self-driving car
It was inevitable that Google would have to overcome a few obstacles to make its self-driving car a reality. Despite months of successful tests, government officials …
Watch this motorcyclist crash into the back of a car then miraculously land on its roof feet first
While we’ve been wowed all year by various GoPro videos that give us a first-person perspective of incredibly crazy situations and stunts, there are times …
Lyft: Uber employees have sent us over 5,000 ride requests that they’ve canceled at the last minute
Unsurprisingly, the battle between Lyft and Uber has spawned a host of dirty tricks. CNN reports that Lyft claims to have received more than 5,000 …
Apple is no longer Apple – but Tesla is
This is the state of the smartphone/tablet market: Investors were overjoyed when Apple delivered 4.6% revenue growth in the spring quarter. And the hottest product …
Google Street View driver crashes after having an Apple Maps moment
Everyone seems to be fascinated by the idea of seeing a Google Street View car in person, but what if the car was hurtling straight toward you on a one-way …
FBI: Google’s self-driving cars may become ‘game-changing lethal weapons’
Self-driving cars, such as Google’s experimental vehicles, will be available to buyers in coming years, but the FBI is not particularly thrilled about their arrival, …
Apple is about to invade our cars in a big way
A technological revolution is about to take place within the automotive industry and Apple could be leading the charge. ABI Research published a report on …
Uber and Lyft appear poised to destroy New York’s iconic taxi industry
Are there more empty taxis than usual rolling around Manhattan today? It seems that way — and it would be no wonder, because the New York transportation system …
People who drive SUVs are going to absolutely hate these new smart parking meters
Are you still driving a ridiculously large Humvee that gets somewhere in the neighborhood of 12 miles per gallon? If so then you’re going to absolutely …
Google reveals plans to bring Android to your car with Android Auto
Google’s 2014 I/O keynote has been packed full of action so far, and the fun continued as Google revealed plans to bring Android software and …
Startup takes on Google with $10,000 accessory that could turn your car into a driverless car
News of Google’s work on driverless cars certainly finds its way into the media more often than news covering other companies in the space, but …
Tesla wants carmakers to shamelessly copy its electric cars
Unlike other tech giants who spend plenty of money and cash in courts on patent-related lawsuits, Tesla wants others to copy its technology to make …
What happens when your self-driving Google car gets a ticket?
Google’s self-driving car project may still be in its infancy, but one day the system it proposes will be available to consumers at large, who’ll …
Here’s one place where humans are coming to steal robots’ jobs
Man bites dog, human steals robot’s job? That’s sort of the story in Japan, where SingularityHub reports that Toyota is temporarily replacing robots with human …
Video: Google’s self-driving car is closer than ever to becoming a reality
The last time Google’s self-driving car team checked in with us over a year ago, when it announced Google’s cars had driven more 300,000 accident-free miles. Today, the …
Never miss a turn again with glow-in-the-dark roads
Dan Roosegaarde is tired of our stagnant pavement. Our roads have remained unchanged for decades, which inspired Roosegaarde and his team at Studio Roosegaarde to innovate …
New system will bring Apple’s CarPlay to any car this fall
Apple’s CarPlay solution might not look like much on the surface but as we explained shortly after its debut, CarPlay is a pretty huge deal …
Video: Amazing augmented reality tech could eliminate your car’s blind spots
Although cars have definitely gotten safer over the years, they all still have blind spots that prevent you from seeing everything that might be in …
Microsoft will take on Apple’s CarPlay by bringing Windows to the car
With a whole team dedicated solely to the Internet of Things (IoT), Microsoft is planning to get every device you own online, or as Steve Teixeira, Director …
Video: This ad might scare you away from texting and driving forever
Texting while driving is something that everyone knows is a bad idea but that many people end up doing anyway simply because the temptation to …
The 12 most amazing concept cars from this year’s Geneva Motor Show
For car lovers around the world, the annual International Geneva Motor Show is one of the most exciting and important events of the year. Many automakers …
