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Everything you need to know about the Google driverless car
For most of us, the Google driverless car project is just another esoteric thing that Silicone Valley billionaires do with...
A Toyota concept car designed for your smartphone and lifestyle
At the 2012 Ceatec technology show in Japan Toyota unveiled a brand new concept vehicle called, the “Smart Insect.” This...
Driverless cars will kill the elderly (if you believe this political ad in Florida)
As elections at the national, state, and local approach, the political attack ads will increase. It's the way of US...
As Google makes driverless cars a reality, who will actually “drive” them?
While Google takes on the role of trailblazer in Nevada, there are questions that surround the technology behind their driverless...
Driverless technology: Google gets behind the wheel
The future is now. At least, that is what we will be saying when the driverless automobile takes to the...
The ins and outs of hybrid technology
We know it works. We know it gets us better gas mileage than other types of vehicles. We know that...
Google’s driverless car comes with (satirical) consequences
With California having major financial woes, the Google Driverless Car may be enough to tank the entire state since ID...
Google’s self-driving car user #0000000001
Steve Mahan is just like everyone else with a car. He likes to hop in the driver's seat on a...
Mercedes invisible car campaign is relatively brilliant
Some say less is more when it comes to marketing. Mercedes takes "less" to a new level in the marketing...
2012 technology to highlight NADA conference in Las Vegas
Gadgets and gizmos are top of mind when people start talking about technology. It's in the phones that we carry....
Toyota Fun-Vii concept car is like a “smartphone on 4 wheels”
It's been a long time since a concept car has really sparked the imagination of tech geeks and car enthusiasts...
Automotive technology hits tipping point with record number of CES exhibitors
The world of car-tech has always remained outside of the boundaries of what most would call "Consumer Electronics". It is...
What car dealers and other local businesses need in 2012: A Digital Manager
After delivering a keynote at last week's Driving Sales Executive Summit at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, three things emerged...
The technology behind Acura
When people think about luxury cars and the technology behind them, they often look to the German vehicles as the...
Ford develops its first electric bicycle
The recent Frankfurt Motor Show played host to some innovative new concept cars featuring eco-friendly powertrains and advanced in-vehicle communications....
BMW proves that all-electric scooters can be sexy
BMW has already announced a new eco sub-brand that will exclusively consist of electric cars and hybrids. But BMW has...
The bond between Ford and Toyota: Microsoft
Japan and the US are teaming up with two automotive powerhouses announcing a deal today to develop new hybrid systems...
All-new Cadillac ELR coupe to receive Chevy Volt tech
The Cadillac Converj Concept made its debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show and caused quite a stir. Its sleek...
Nissan takes the Leaf EV on a tour around the country
Last month, Nissan announced a major milestone, having delivered 4,000 Leaf electric vehicles to customers in the U.S. As a...
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio to get first Fisker plug-in car
After numerous delays, the 2012 Fisker Karma plug-in electric performance car will finally be heading to showrooms by the end...