Technology in a car can do one of two things.  Technological innovations that improve a car’s safety, maneuverability, and ability to predict and react to danger decrease the likelihood that the car will be in an accident and minimize the threat to its passengers if it is.  Technological innovations that can distract the driver – such as social media plugins and entertainment features – increase the risk of a crash. Mechanical safety features are already figured into the math that insurers use to define premiums, since those features influence the risk associated with insuring a particular…

The Cadillac Converj Concept made its debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show and caused quite a stir. Its sleek lines and innovative electric powetrain helped steal the show. But plans to build the car have been on hold, until now. This week, Cadillac confirmed that the Converj Concept will become a reality in the guise of the upcoming ELR. Using technology from the Chevrolet Volt, the angular ELR coupe will be a performance-tuned extended-range electric coupe that may give Teslas a run for their money. “The concept generated instant enthusiasm,” said Don Butler, vice president-Cadillac Marketing….