Apple CarPlay brings the power of iOS and Siri to cars

Today, Apple officially entered the automobile infotainment market with the announcement of CarPlay. This car system connects your iPhone to your car to provide a hands-free and even eyes-free driving … Continue reading

Seattle votes to cap ride-sharing services

Today Seattle’s City Council voted to put a cap on ride-sharing services — specifically, on the number of drivers services like Sidecar, UberX, and Lyft can have in operation at … Continue reading

Nissan's Smart Rearview Mirror Isn't Blinded By Passengers or Cargo

Nissan's Smart Rearview Mirror Isn't Blinded By Passengers or Cargo

Have you ever been hesitant to over-pack a vehicle with luggage or passengers because it would obscure the sightline for your rearview mirror? Nissan’s Smart rearview mirror solves that problem by alternately displaying a live video feed from a camera mounted on the back of the vehicle.

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Why Engines Are Commonly Measured in Horsepower

Why Engines Are Commonly Measured in Horsepower

We owe this unit of engine power measurement to Scottish engineer James Watt.

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Dash app makes your dumb car smart by analyzing driving behavior

Some drivers don’t realize that they can get a wealth of information about their car from the OBDII port that is hidden under the steering wheel on most modern cars. … Continue reading

MINI Clubman Concept hints at brand’s future

The MINI Clubman Concept was debuted at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, and with it comes hints at what the brand’s design future could hold. As can be seen in … Continue reading

Tesla Model S named Consumer Reports’ best overall 2014 Top Pick

Consumer Reports has published its 2014 automotive top picks, and the top ten is riddled with well-known models spanning multiple auto makers and automotive types. Standing at the top of … Continue reading

Hennessey Venom GT sets speed record reaching 270.49 mph

Over the last year or so, the world of high-end sports cars has been in a bit of a war as different brands vie for the title of fastest car … Continue reading

Lito Sora electric motorcycle arrives with integrated touchscreen and GPS

We’ve seen many electric motorcycles roll out over the years — the Brammo Enertia back in 2007, for example, and the more recent Voxan Wattman — and with every year … Continue reading

Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 racks up 700 pre-orders

The best selling Lamborghini car ever produced was the Gallardo. Sadly, that Gallardo was discontinued not long ago. The upside is that the discontinuation of the most popular Lamborghini model … Continue reading