Driverless cars? Mother Nature may have a few things to say about that
When a budget car like the Honda CR-V is almost capable of driving itself on the freeway, we must be close to autonomous cars. Or maybe not … Turns out, Mother Nature is still a major stumbling block.
Turbochargers vs. superchargers: Your intro to forced induction
Turbochargers and superchargers are proliferating like never before. Automakers hope that they will help address ever growing demand for more power and better economy. But what should consumers make of this technology?
How graphene, a nearly magic material, could revolutionize automobiles
Graphene is a virtually two-dimensional layer of carbon that is both exceptionally strong and extremely versatile.
Three pieces of car tech you shouldn’t leave the dealership without
Car tech is exploding, and each new model year comes with a storm of new options.
Smart windshields, electric turbos, and more tech about to take over your car
Automotive technology is racing ahead, and we wanted to look at some of the coolest innovations likely to show up in production cars in the next five years.
Why ‘Free Piston’ engines could power your next plug-in hybrid
The next major advancement in automotive technology may not be electric or hydrogen, but instead a new type of internal combustion.
Think outside the battery: Weird, clever, crazy tech driving green cars further
When we think about automotive efficiency we tend to think of electric cars and hybrids, but there is a whole world of crazy and cool ideas beyond that.
Why touch screens are killing the center console command wheel
Last week Audi announced that it would be switching to touchscreens in favor of its command wheels, and as we explore that just might be a bad decision.
Like a catchy pop-song hook, synthetic engine noises are playing on repeat
Depending on whom you ask, augmented engine noises are either blasphemous or completely irrelevant.
How turbochargers are going to save the planet, while burning more rubber
A Volvo Drive-E powertrain concept with three turbochargers makes 450 horsepower from just 2.0 liters. Is this the future of internal combustion?
Hybrid hypercars are here … but not to stay
The stunning new Lamborghini Asterion is the latest in the trend of hybrid hypercars.
Formula E’s all-electric racecars are shaping the future of tomorrow’s EVs
Formula E electric racing made its debut in China this weekend, so we decided to take a deeper look and see what it is and why it it matters.
Volvo and Ericsson partner to radically reshape the ‘Connected Car’
Volvo is refreshing its entire line-up and its approach to technology. To do this it is partnering with another Swedish company tech giant Ericsson.
Why Dodge’s Hellcats should make the Germans very, very nervous
Not only is the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat the fastest most powerful four door sedan in the world, it also restores some of Detroit's lost glory.
Don’t look so smug: Your Tesla might be worse for the environment than a gas car
EVs have been sold on eco-friendliness, which has created a great deal of smugness. But EVs can the planet far more than gasoline- or diesel-powered cars.