Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

While parent company BMW recently introduced the all-electric iX SUV , MINI designers have imagined the car of the future. Inevitably shaped like a crossover, this one is called Vision Urbanaut. Half-SUV, half-minivan, the vehicle is actually reminiscent of the old Volkswagen Type 2 Split Window, except that the entire, …

A new U.S. study is shining a not so bright light on autonomous vehicles , which are often hailed as a miracle solution to eliminate driver error and achieve zero casualties on the road. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the same organization that performs crash tests …

Earlier this year, we told you that Cadillac was upgrading its Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system to allow automated lane changes. Basically, all the driver has to do is to tap or fully latch the turn signal left or right, prompting the vehicle to change lanes on its own. In …

Cruise, a company owned by General Motors (majority stake), Honda and more, yesterday unveiled the next step toward a driverless future. Following the prototype based on the Chevrolet Bolt EV , here is a production model that looks radically different: the Origin. Devoid of pedals and steering wheel, this autonomous …

In order to learn more about how autonomous cars handle emergency manoeuvres and help make the technology safer and more reliable, a team of mechanical engineers at Stanford University has created a driverless DMC DeLorean and programmed it to drift around a slalom course at the Thunderhill Raceway Park in …

Similar to the gold rush of the 19 century, companies in today’s world are rushing to get their hands on a prized possession: data. More specifically, your data. Officially, they say they use it to improve the products and services we buy and use for a more personalized experience, but …

You know what displacement, horsepower and L/100 km all mean. These automotive terms exist since, well, pretty much the invention of automobiles. Electric cars are a different creature, however. They have their own unique features and a unique vocabulary. A Few Definitions Fossil fuels are out, electrons are in! Let’s …

Cell phones have become a real nightmare on the road. Fortunately, most governments have implemented new laws to deter drivers from texting behind the wheel and prevent similar distractions. At the same time, however, modern cars are being equipped with increasingly large displays that drivers can legally check anytime they …

Ford has just made two big announcements—literally—that will make drivers very happy. First, the company will begin equipping most redesigned vehicles with advanced over-the-air update (OTA) technology, making it easy to wirelessly upgrade vehicles with quality, capability and convenience updates that can help improve vehicles over time and reduce dealer …

While long-range electric vehicles are seemingly taking the auto industry by storm, driverless cars still have a ways to go before they hit public roads. In fact, the technology may never be intelligent and reliable enough for fully autonomous cars to become a reality “in my lifetime,” said Apple co-founder …