This funny-looking car is the future
The first time I saw a prototype of Google’s self-driving car, I couldn’t help but laugh. I mean, look at it. It’s ridiculous. I joked …
Cars
Tesla reveals the next step in its plan to kill gas-guzzling cars for good
Tesla has been on a roll lately and now the company has unveiled the next step in its long-term plan to make electric cars the …
Woman passes out during Uber ride, wakes up with a $293 bill
If you decide to use Uber, you should always make sure you’re both sober and fully awake. Gothamist brings us the story about one New …
This is what it’s like driving Tesla’s incredible new Model S P85D
Even people who don’t normally go crazy for cars seem to love Tesla and the company generated even more hype this past fall when it …
Watch this exhaustive comparison of Android Auto and CarPlay
This year, both Apple and Google officially launched their vehicle dashboard interfaces, CarPlay and Android Auto. We’ve seen them action before, but 9to5Mac’s Macmixing recently had …
OnStar’s in-car LTE and Wi-Fi service looks like a treat for anyone buying a new GM car
General Motors is giving people who buy many of its 2015 models a treat in the form of OnStar with 4G LTE. The new OnStar with 4G …
Video: Watch skateboarding legend Tony Hawk ride on the world’s first working hoverboard
If you’re going to start a Kickstarter project for a hoverboard, then you’d better get someone with real skateboarding credibility to help you pitch it to …
This is how an 18-mile Uber ride cost one man $539
Most people think of Uber as a cheaper and more convenient alternative to taxis… but that’s not always the case. Local Fox affiliate WGHP in …
Driver reveals what it’s really like to work for Uber, says it’s worse than you think
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have been gradually replacing taxis all over the country, but at what cost? We’ve seen the feuds between the …
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 …
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 …
