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Even the flying car is becoming a hybrid

Even the flying car is becoming a hybrid

The flying car has been on the tip of every geek's tongue for decades. We want it. They know it....

Tesla gets the Megafactories treatment  in compelling fashion

Tesla gets the Megafactories treatment in compelling fashion

The Model S is the great hope for many environmentally-conscious people around the world. They're cheering for it, wishing they...

Health, environmental improvements eyed in shift to electric vehicles

Health, environmental improvements eyed in shift to electric vehicles

The environmental movement has long had its sights on the automotive industry as a central point of change. They have...

Should car dealers focus on technical expertise instead of price and gimmicks?

Should car dealers focus on technical expertise instead of price and gimmicks?

Next to computers, tablets, and smartphones, our cars are often the most technologically-challenging item that we deal with on a...

The Honda Accord made it through three decades through superior technology

The Honda Accord made it through three decades through superior technology

Those of us who have owned a Honda likely took two things into account before buying: their reputation for reliability...

The ins and outs of hybrid technology

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...

Mercedes invisible car campaign is relatively brilliant

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

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”

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

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

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

The technology behind Acura

When people think about luxury cars and the technology behind them, they often look to the German vehicles as the...

The bond between Ford and Toyota: Microsoft

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...

How a hybrid engine works

How a hybrid engine works

As the roads fill with the quiet, environmentally-friendly hybrids, most people are now aware of the premise. The electric half...

Porsche’s Awesomely Expensive Thank You To Facebook Fans

Porsche’s Awesomely Expensive Thank You To Facebook Fans

Porsche has come up with a unique and expensive way to thank its Facebook fans. They took a GT3 R...