How do you prune a Porsche? Add carbon and cut carpet (but not the glovebox)
With the Weissach package, Porsche is giving 911 GT3 RS buyers the opportunity to order a lighter, more track-focused car. We sat down with Andreas Preuninger, the head of Porsche's GT division, to get insight on the future of weight savings.
With new cars and new allies, Mitsubishi prepares for an electric future
Mitsubishi Motors North America COO Don Swearingen says to expect more electric cars and plug-in hybrids from the Japanese automaker.
From smartphones to airbags, MEMs sensors make the world work
Here’s how the technology that helps decide when to deploy an airbag also lets you watch YouTube on the train, by way of the lightsaber.
That’s a Jag? How the electric I-Pace broke the brand out of its own box
Digital Trends sits down with the two men responsible for designing and developing the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. Ian Callum and Dr. Z share the past, present, and future aspirations for Jaguar's first-ever all-electric model.
Subaru has some wild designs planned, and we spoke to the mind behind them
Subaru’s design boss tells Digital Trends his definition of a crossover and talks about how future technologies can impact car design.
How Nvidia is helping autonomous cars simulate their way to safety
Better computer-generated graphics is helping self-driving cars learn to maneuver life-like roads under simulated conditions.
Lithium metal batteries could triple EV ranges, and they’re getting closer
New research into lithium metal battery technology happening at Canada’s University of Waterloo is pointing the way to a 3X improvement in solid-state battery storage capacity.
A self-driving car in every driveway? Solid-state lidar is the key
Your car needs lidar to drive itself, but these sensors often cost more than a car. Cheap solid-state technology promises to unlock a self-driving revolution.
Can a phone A.I. control a car? We hopped in a Huawei-driven Porsche and found out
Can a smartphone drive an autonmous car, and avoid an accident? Huawei wanted to demonstrate the power of the Kirin 970 and NPU AI processor inside the Mate 10 Pro, and decided to find out.
How Alfa Romeo plans to conquer North America one Stelvio at a time
We sit down with Alfa Romeo's Director of North America, PIeter Hogeveen for an exclusive interview. There, we ask some questions to see what's in store for the next few years for America's first line of mass-produced Alfa Romeos in almost 25 years, since the 1996 164 sedan.
Hold my beer, I’ve got a new UTV!
Why side-by-side off-road vehicles are becoming the most popular vehicles in the desert.
How an Oregon man’s fight for traffic camera fairness reached a federal court
Red light cameras are big business for municipalities and the companies that install them. They generate millions in revenue for minimal costs, but there are some serious problems with the way the system works. One man is working to change that.
Could Acura’s True Touchpad technology signal the end of in-car touch screens?
Acura wants you to stop poking the screen in your car. Its True Touchpad technology uses one-to-one mapping to reduce distractions.
Mazda plans to make the most of gas by burning less with Skyactiv-X
Mazda’s new Skyactiv-X engine combines century-old diesel technology with the latest in engine management to deliver a revolutionary new design. Major improvements in fuel economy and reduced emissions point the way to a greener gasoline engine.
BMW explains how the first-ever X2 will become king of the urban jungle
BMW's crossover and SUV line-up will soon grow again. We went behind the scenes to find out what went into developing and designing the first-ever X2.
Lamborghini believes kids born in 2018 will still have supercar posters on their wall
Electrification and autonomy won't kill the supercar as we know it. Here's how, from a design standpoint, Lamborghini wants to keep it alive.
How six new cars will set the course BMW’s design language will follow
Have you ever wondered what a 3 Series will look like in 100 years? Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW's design boss, has. Here is how he’ll get the brand there.
100 years of collectible Chevrolet Pickup Trucks
Chevrolet pickup trucks are just about the hottest collectible vehicles going right now, and there’s a lot to like. They’re easy to find, easy to restore, and get a lot of attention.
Once you go EV, you don’t go back. And BMW intends to keep it that way
BMW's electric car whiz talks about why motorists love electrified models, the future of solid-state batteries, hydrogen, and 800-volt charging.
How Kia went from peddling econoboxes to challenging BMW
Kia's transformation has been surprising, to say the least. Here's how the company went from making pallid economy cars to challenging BMW.
Here’s what it takes to design the latest Lamborghini
Digital Trends speaks with Mitja Borkert, Lamborghini Design Director, about the Lamborghini Urus SUV’s design inspiration.
A cousin, not a little brother. How Volvo designed the tiny but mighty XC40
Volvo walks us through the design process it used to create the brand-new 2019 XC40. Feedback from customers in three markets helped shape the model.
Skully’s AR helmet is back! And burned crowdfunders won’t be burned after all
The Skully smart motorcycle helmet has risen again like a tech Fenix, with a new owner and management. New helmets set to debut this summer.
Ford debuts all-new 2019 Ranger and 2019 Edge ST ahead of Detroit Auto Show
Ford re-shifts efforts toward larger vehicles (and profits) with unveil of all-new 2019 Ranger and 2019 Edge ST.
Packing 1,024 LEDs into one headlight is smart, but not legal (yet)
Each Osram Eviyos headlight is really 1,024 LEDs that can be individually turned on and off to prevent oncoming drivers from being blinded.
Bosch shows us how smarter cars help drivers stay focused on the road
Haptic feedback, intelligent voice control, and facial recognition are coming to your car sooner than you think. Bosch shows us how.
What happens when Detroit and Silicon Valley meet? Automotive-grade magic
On Tuesday at CES 2018, Hyundai and Cisco revealed a tech road map to reinvent in-vehicle networking with 1Gbps Ethernet, Automotive Linux, and the ability to roll out new features throughout the vehicle at the push of a button.
Here’s every company developing self-driving car tech at CES 2018
From Waymo to Lyft, these are the companies building the technology that makes self-driving cars possible, and they’re all out in force at CES 2018.
Buy, lease, or … subscribe? Volvo takes a cue from Netflix with Care
Shopping for a car requires choosing whether to buy or lease. Volvo just added a third option called a subscription model. Here is how Care By Volvo works.
Bikesharing has existed for a century, but tech is making it massive
Bicycle sharing programs have been around for decades, but have always been plagued by theft and vandalism problems. Now with phone-based apps and GPS tracking, bikeshare systems can provide ready human-powered transportation with accountability.
Why VW’s remarkable I.D. Crozz EV is only the the start of its electric plans
We took a behind-the-scenes look at the new VW electric car platform. VW is planning a whole series of vehicles based on this technology. It starts with a crossover SUV.
How Lamborghini brought the Urus to life with VR, robots, and even biology
The Lamborghini Urus isn't just another SUV -- it's the most important model the small Italian firm has ever introduced.