Lyft president: Car ownership will 'all-but end' in cities by 2025
The driverless car revolution is coming, and Lyft's president now predicts it will "all-but end" car ownership in cities by 2025. "We see car ownership as a burden that is costing the average American...
View ArticleMany 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...
View ArticleAmericans wasted $2.1 billion on premium gas during the last year
Hello America! You do not need to put premium fuel in your vehicle if the manufacturer does not require it.And yet, Americans have spent some $2.1 billion during the past 12 months needlessly fueling...
View ArticleThis is the most beautiful game on Xbox One by a mile
Last weekend, I drove a Lamborghini Centenario through the Australian rainforest. It was even better than it sounds.Sadly, I didn't personally pilot the Lambo. I was sitting on my couch in Brooklyn,...
View ArticleNHTSA releases self-driving car guidelines
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence IoT Briefing subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here.In a long-anticipated move, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
View ArticleBosch and SAP discuss a partnership (BOSCHLTD, SAP)
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence IoT Briefing subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here.Bosch and SAP are planning a partnership for enterprise and industrial IoT...
View ArticleOne 20th century mistake made cities horrible, congested, lonely places to live
I live in New York City, but this week I'm working from Boston. And I gotta tell you: Moving through this less-crowded, more-walkable, less garbage-scented city feels like taking a deep breath after...
View ArticleThese photos prove that cars are a dog's best friend
With its latest software update, Tesla has created a feature that will forever prevent pets from overheating, facing injury or death, in a hot car.And that's a very good thing, because ... dogs love...
View Article3 convertibles for 3 different personality types
Convertibles occupy a special place in the motoring consciousness.Who doesn't love the sun in their face and the wind in their hair as they zoom down a curvy country road in search of adventure and...
View ArticleThis gorgeous new racing game does something incredibly smart
I don't know about you, but I play video games to play them. Not to watch pretty videos, not to adjust settings — my time is limited, as is yours, so I appreciate it when a game gets to the point...
View ArticleThis chart shows exactly how far you can drive your car on empty
Running your car on empty is a dangerous gamble — it's tough to imagine a worse situation than breaking down on a 70-mph highway or twisty back road. So it's helpful to know exactly how many miles your...
View ArticleThis is the most annoying and possibly dangerous thing about new cars
We've started to notice a theme in many of the new cars and trucks, including SUVs, that we test out here at Business Insider on our Transportation team: confusing automatic-transmission shifters.We're...
View ArticleVW fixed the problem of dirty backup cameras with this simple technology
I recently tested out a VW Beetle "Dune," a special edition of the iconic reboot of the legendary "people's car."The car is loads of fun, has an amazing audio system, and is pretty cheap, at under...
View ArticleA totally unexpected company beat everyone to self-driving cars
When you think of self-driving cars, you probably think of Tesla, Google, or perhaps Uber.From now on, think Domino's Pizza.This is DRU: the "Domino's Robotic Unit." DRU is a self-driving vehicle that...
View ArticleBlackBerry moves into fleet management (BBRY)
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence IoT Briefing subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here.BlackBerry will be installing a newly released device for fleet management in a set...
View ArticleJoey from 'Friends' is still the most powerful man in automotive media
"Top Gear" isn't just the biggest car show in the world — it's the biggest show, period. So fans were understandably concerned last year when former host Jeremy Clarkson punched a producer, leading to...
View ArticleA step-by-step guide to fixing a scratch on your car
You can live with scratches on your car — but you shouldn't.Scratches are like the old torture of death by a thousand cuts. Eventually, they'll destroy your car's finish by allowing rust to develop....
View ArticleIt's time for car companies to dump large badges
Cars have certainly been ornate in the past. One need look no further than the sumptuous hand-built luxury coaches of the early 20th century or the exuberant 1950s fantasias that came from Detroit for...
View Article'Forza Horizon 3' is the best racing game on any game console
"Forza Horizon 3" is loud, stupid, and beautiful.It's that guy named Brock you met on vacation, who refers to everyone as "brah." He's so fun to party with! Everyone loves Brock. He just wants everyone...
View ArticleYou don't need to run your car on premium gas — and if you do, it could be...
A lot of car owners are needlessly nervous about their vehicles. The check engine light comes on, and they freak out. No, your car isn't going to explode. It's usually just a glitch in the emissions...
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