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Return Of The Cadillac Diesel?

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Those of you who remember the eighties may have bad memories of the words 'Cadillac' and 'diesel'… Especially if they are used in the same sentence. In 1978, a diesel V8 based on the Chevy small-block was introduced with 105 horsepower and 205 pound-feet of torque. Sadly, huge reliability problems …May 4, 2015

Volkswagen Electric Vehicles: One Battery, Less Costs?

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Right now, the biggest problem that electric vehicles face is production cost: it’s possible to design a car that can go over 400 km on a single charge, but there is no way to make it cost less than $70,000. VW has been trying to make this means of propulsion …April 28, 2015

Tesla Is Inching Ever Closer To An Autonomous Car

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

In addition to the recently announced 6.2 upgrade for the Tesla Model S, Elon Musk also talked about an upcoming update which will include a very sought-after piece of technology; with the 7th edition of the operating system, the electric sedan will pretty much drive itself. According to Tesla’s CEO, …March 23, 2015

Here's The Cadillac CT6's Engine

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

We already know that the upcoming Cadillac CT6 will be a full-size car that will compete against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series. To make sure it will have sufficient power, it seems that Cadillac is moving away from the ancestral tradition of stuffing a big V8 …March 20, 2015

‘’Teenager Mode’’ For The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

According to a study by the NHTSA, drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 are up to three times more likely to die in a car-related accident. Speed, but also lack of experience and driver distraction are the most common causes for these crashes. Chevrolet is out to massively …March 20, 2015

GM Develops Headlights That Follows Eye Movement

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

We are getting ever closer to science fiction: Opel (the European division of General Motors) is currently working on a system that tracks your eyes' position and your line of sight. This information is then sent to a computer which moves the headlights to highlight exactly what you are looking …March 18, 2015

The First Autonomous Roadtrip

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

If you claim to like cars, you have to go on at least one road trip. The experience will not only enable you to see different landscapes, but it will also create a special bond between you and your car, since it will become the only constant thing in an …March 17, 2015

Apple CarPlay: Soon To Be Installed In Every Car

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Apple fans, rejoice: soon, your next car could come with an infotainment system designed by your beloved brand. The company's CEO Tim Cook says up to forty different models will introduce Apple’s new car infotainment system this year. Cook also says the technology will be available on every model in …March 13, 2015

A Race On The Moon In 2016?

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

You read that right, the headline wasn’t a lie to lure you in; if everything goes according to plan, we can expect a lunar rover race on Earth’s natural satellite as early as 2016. Google is currently organizing a competition named the Lunar X PRIZE with the objective of creating …February 24, 2015

Apple Plans An iCar Before 2020

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

The electronics firm Apple seems to want its part of a rapidly expanding market; according to the most recent rumours, it seems that the brand otherwise known for its iThings (iPod, iPad, iWatch, iMac...) has decided to enter the fray and will build an electric car. This rumour in itself …February 23, 2015

Automated Braking Systems, Soon To Be Standard?

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

In the last few years, automotive safety has come a long way. Whether we are talking about lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control or blind-spot warning, manufacturers are working very hard to boost their cars' safety. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has been keeping a close eye on all …January 27, 2015

The M157 Is Getting Phased Out: The End Of An Era For AMG

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Only 3 years ago, AMG unveiled their M157, a 5.5 litre engine fitted with two turbochargers. This unit was set to replace the aurally-pleasing (but wallet-draining) 6.2 litre naturally-aspirated mill. The brand’s purists resented this choice for a while, stating that the new powerplant had no soul and would ruin …January 21, 2015

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