Volvo today announced its new project “Drive Me”, which aims to bring 100 autonomous cars to Sweden’s roads, something that has been endorsed by the Swedish government. Under the project, Volvo and other authorities will “pinpoint the societal benefits” of self-driving cars, as well as seeing them in use on average public roads in ordinary […]
Volvo’s hitting the gas on its plan to sell self-driving cars. The Swedish (but Chinese-owned) company just announced a trial that will put 100 driverless cars on the streets of Gothenburg in 2017. They’ll navigate traffic, dodge pedestrians, and even park themselves. Pretty futuristic!
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Plugging in an EV to recharge while you’re at work is commonplace for electric car drivers, but Nissan wants to take things the opposite way with its Leaf, with a “Vehicle-To-Building” system that can turn a small fleet of cars into a power source for business infrastructure. The feature, currently in early field testing, sees […]
In Europe Volvo has some rather interesting cars, but in the US we get mostly boring cars that typically focus on safety rather than performance. A new Volvo vehicle is coming to the US that will bring with it impressive performance and a wagon body with lots of space inside. In the UK, the Volvo […]
Cadillac appears close to green-lighting a production version of the striking Elmiraj concept, the monster touring coupe pitched right at BMW’s 6-Series, with GM president Mark Reuss saying it’s “the car Cadillac needs.” Elmiraj, first previewed back in August and then brought out to a broadly positive reception at a number of car shows, was […]
High fuel efficiency is an important part of a vehicle for most people, especially as fuel prices rise and environmental concerns increase. Hyper-mile drivers go to great lengths to increase their car‘s gas mileage, but some cars bring it to the table as its default offering. Such is the case with the URBEE2, a 3D-printed […]
This week the second iteration of the device called Automatica has appeared, this time sporting the ability to connect to the web. While the original Automatica device was as simple as a USB device could be without simply being a dongle, this music-toting machine also connects to the web, allowing you to sync with your […]
The 2013-2014 Honda Accord and 2013 Acura RDX and ILX are getting the Siri treatment, Honda has announced. Starting now, new and existing customers can visit a Honda dealer for a software upgrade to their on-board HondaLink and AcuraLink systems to integrate Apple’s Siri Eyes Free mode. The announcement was made this afternoon on Honda’s […]
Nissan has taken its autonomous Leaf prototype to the streets of Japan, making the self-driving car the first to share public roads in the country. The start of the real-world testing Nissan promised back in September, the Leaf navigated through the everyday challenges of a highway, capable of sticking to or changing between lanes, overtaking, […]
Have you ever noticed that how you drive is often based on what you’re listening to? Softer music can make you a more cautious driver, while loud upbeat tunes make you more aggressive. But with this new app from VW it’s the other way around. It generates music in real-time based on how you already drive, so your habits behind the wheel affect what’s being played on your sound system.
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