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Why speedometers go to 140 or 160 mph, even if cars can't drive that fast
Most speedometers max out around 140 or 160 mph, even though the cars aren't designed to go that fast.The practice serves automakers' needs to mass-produce standard gauges for different cars.It also...
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This image of gridlock traffic in LA makes Uber's plans for flying cars seem...
CNN posted an aerial video of gridlock traffic in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening.AAA predicts that 89% of all Thanksgiving travelers will use their cars this year.Uber's plan to introduce flying cars...
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Follow this simple rule if you can't decide whether to buy or lease a new car...
Use this basic rule: Don't buy a car if all you want is transportation.If transportation is what you need, leasing is better.Black Friday is a good time to shop because dealers are clearing out old...
View ArticleTech-savvy thieves unlock a Mercedes using a device that tricks your car into...
The Crime took place in the Elmdon are ofSolihull, West Midlands."Relay Crime" involves using external devices that pick up and transfer signals, allowing the car to be stolen even though the key was...
View ArticleThe best concept cars of 2017
These are some of our favorite concept cars that we have featured throughout the year of 2017. Following is a transcript of the video. #1The "Hum Rider" has hydraulic lifts in the wheels. They push 9...
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Mars destroys tires — so NASA reinvented the wheel by giving it a memory
The rough terrain of Mars is breaking the wheels of NASA's Curiosity rover.In response, NASA is trying to reinvent the wheel for space exploration.Metals that can "remember" their form, called...
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12 useful items to keep in your car this winter
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Some people think that a full tank of...
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Elon Musk plans to launch his red Tesla Roadster to Mars orbit in January...
Elon Musk said several times on Friday and Saturday that he plans to launch his red Tesla Roadster to Mars in 2018.A SpaceX employee and engineer also said Friday that the first Falcon Heavy payload...
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Here's how soon you could be riding in a driverless car (TSLA)
A truly autonomous car has yet to be made publicly available for purchase, but lower-level driverless vehicles have hit the streets.Here's which companies are working on the technology — and at which...
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Ford is betting China will beat the US and dominate the electric car market (F)
Ford executive chairman William C. Ford Jr. said China will be the best market to develop and sell electric vehicles.The Chinese and Beijing governments are making investments and regulations that...
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GM is launching a feature that allows people to shop while driving (GM)
General Motors is launching Marketplace, a platform that will allow drivers to shop for goods and services from Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, and other businesses while driving.The 2017 and later models...
View ArticleThe all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler is finally here
Following is a transcript of the video.The all-new Jeep Wrangler is finally here. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles says it's the most capable SUV it has ever made. There are new Rubicon, Sahara, and Sport...
View ArticleLamborghini just unleashed the fastest SUV in the world
Following is a transcript of the video. This is the fastest SUV in the world. The Lamborghini Urus. It's only the second SUV in company history. Here's everything the Urus has to offer:650 horsepower62...
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GM's business is booming in China
General Motors sells 70% more cars in China than in the US.China's auto market growth has outpaced the US in the last decade, but is slowing. In China, General Motors is hot. In November, its 10 joint...
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Lyft is now offering rides in self-driving cars in a major US city
Lyft has begun offering self-driving rides in Boston.The autonomous vehicles have human backup drivers ready to take the wheel if any problems arise.The move points to an opportunity for Lyft to gain...
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How to invest in stocks powering the electric-car revolution
UBS analyst Lachlan Shaw said in a note this week that his firm’s global auto team recently upgraded its sales forecast for electric vehicles. As far as individual stocks for EV battery materials go,...
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Elon Musk reveals Tesla is making its own AI chips for self-driving cars —...
Tesla is making AI chips for its autonomous vehicles.CEO Elon Musk broke the news on Thursday at a company party following an intelligence conference.Jim Keller, the company's vice president of...
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The new Audi Q5 is one of the most high-tech cars you can buy — these are its...
Kelley Blue Book gave the Audi Q5 its 2018 Best Auto Tech Award for luxury brands.The car has three available trims that start between $41,500-$50,800.It has an impressive array of safety features that...
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A new AAA study reveals why you shouldn't buy premium gas
AAA found that modest improvements in horsepower and fuel economy weren't worth the extra cost of premium fuel.AAA and the Automobile Club of Southern California's Automotive Research Center subjected...
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Lyft is now available in Toronto, its first international city
Lyft is expanding to Toronto. The Canadian city is Lyft's first outside the US. Lyft service is available in Toronto starting Tuesday.Lyft is now available in its first international city: Toronto.The...
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