The new Prius just blew through a long-standing Consumer Reports record
The redesigned 2016 Toyota Prius not only easily tops its previous-generation's fuel economy, but also goes farther on a gallon of gasoline than any vehicle Consumer Reports has ever tested. By their...
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14 words and phrases that only total car nuts understand
People who love cars — people who really, really love cars — have a language all their own.We call these people "gearheads" ("petrol heads" in the UK), and while we are sometime among their numbers,...
View ArticleA Tesla driver crashed while in Autopilot after ignoring obvious signs to...
It seems that now more than ever, Tesla owners are forgetting that their car's Autopilot and Adaptive Cruise Control functions do not turn their cars into fully-autonomous machines. In a video that was...
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14 innovative features in Volvo's latest electric SUV
Volvo's XC90 is not your average car. The company's latest luxury SUV is beautifully designed and chock full of innovative details, including tons of high-tech safety features and a number of handy...
View ArticleForget Jeremy Clarkson — 'Top Gear' has replaced the notorious host with Joey...
Fans were unsure of the future of "Top Gear" after Jeremy Clarkson was fired from the program back in 2015. But the popular BBC car show is back May 30 with a new lineup of hosts, including a familiar...
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A Bernie Sanders supporter transformed his Corvette into the ultimate piece...
Someone figured out the best way to declare support for their favorite presidential candidate.Gene Leeds, a 34-year-old Columbia University student, covered his brand-new, very loud, 200-plus MPH...
View ArticleChinese cities might start using these 'straddling buses' that carry 1,400...
Teb Technology recently exhibited a model of its "Transit Elevated Bus," a bus that runs on tracks like a subway and will allow cars to drive underneath it.Produced by Zach Wasser. Special thanks to...
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Peugeot's throwback race car concept is beautiful and innovative
Peugeot's new concept car brings a 100-year-old race car to the 21st century.In 1916, Peugeot's L45 race car won one of the biggest races in the world, the Indianapolis 500. This weekend is the 100th...
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BMW has created 100 years worth of incredible machines — here are some of the...
What can be said about BMW that hasn't been said before?The German luxury carmaker, which celebrated its 100th birthday this year, has for its entire history released a seemingly never-ending stream of...
View ArticleThis 6-second GIF highlights the latest and greatest update for Tesla's Model X
This GIF is so satisfying to watch.What you're seeing here is the latest over-the-air firmware update for Tesla's Model X crossover SUV: With just one touch from the car's mobile app, you can close all...
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Many companies are trying to profit from connected cars
Automakers are increasingly connecting their new car models to meet growing consumer demand for in-car technology. But automakers aren't the only players seeking opportunities in the connected car...
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Follow these tips to choose between a car dealership and an independent mechanic
Owning a car (or leasing one) means getting your ride serviced and sometimes repaired.Thus, the eternal question: dealership or independent mechanic?Each has its pluses and minuses. Dealerships get a...
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Elon Musk said he doesn't see Google as a competitor in the driverless car race
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he doesn't see Google as a direct competitor in the driverless car race at Vox Media's Code Conference Wednesday night."Google's done a great job of showing the potential of...
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Elon Musk just said the final design for Tesla's Model 3 will be finished by...
The final design for Tesla's Model 3 will be complete in just a few weeks, Tesla's CEO Elon Musk said during Vox Media's Code Conference on Wednesday. "Almost all of the Model 3 design is done and we...
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Volvo is quietly becoming a tech superpower
When you think of high-tech cars, you probably think Tesla or BMW. But there’s another automaker that is quietly becoming one of the industry’s most tech-centric brands: Volvo. For years, the Swedish...
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Microsoft is approaching self-driving cars in a unique way (MSFT)
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence IoT Briefing subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here.Car companies are pouring resources into self-driving cars, and even some tech...
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8 things that make changing a tire much, much easier
Flat tires are no fun. And with advancements in tire technology, they happen less frequently than they once did. In fact, some tires don't even need to be changed if they blowout — they can "run flat"...
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Inside Uber's quest to get more people in fewer cars
After 20 minutes of my Uber driver circling around an office complex at 6 a.m., I knew I had made a mistake.I was on the way to LaGuardia airport to catch an early flight, and I had chosen to take a...
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Uber is now offering guaranteed arrival times for its carpooling service —...
Unlike normal Uber rides, UberPool matches you with other passengers traveling along your route.The idea behind UberPool is that by sharing a ride with someone else going the same direction, you also...
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The Mitsubishi Outlander hack exposes a larger problem
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence IoT Briefing subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here.Security researchers at PenTestPartners managed to hack a Mitsubishi Outlander...
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