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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

BMW just announced a new type of key fob for its i8 hybrid sport car. The fob has all the functions you’d normally find in standard models but also contains a 2.2-inch LCD touch screen to provide information regarding the fuel level, battery charge, whether the doors and windows are …

BMW’s infotainment system, iDrive, has quite a reputation: its launch was marred by a few problems, and it was known for being less than convivial to use. However, it has gotten a lot better in the last few years. At this year’s CES, the Bavarian manufacturer unveiled the next generation …