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BMW Demostrates Riderless Motorcycle at CES 1.08.2019
BMW Motorrad will kick off this week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas with live demonstration runs of a riderless motorcycle. Developed as a research platform for future mobility innovations, the autonomous BMW R 1200 GS can ride off, accelerate, corner and slow to a standstill without any rider input. While not intended for road use, this prototype will… Read More
Audi Virtual Adventure 1.08.2019
Tomorrow’s technology today is what we’re seeing at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Audi has an idea that will make the ride much more interesting for passengers in the back seat. They’ll be able to strap on virtual reality glasses for a life-like experience of movies, videos, and games. Their technology goes beyond the typical virtual reality… Read More
Truck Wars 1.07.2019
Americans like their trucks, and the numbers prove it. Automotive News is reporting as a segment, U.S. light-truck sales grew 7.7 percent in 2018. Their calculations come to 11.98 million trucks. They say light trucks now make up 69 percent of the market. That’s a record. As for car sales, they were down 13-percent last year. It’s not really that surprising. Many… Read More
In Hot Pursuit-New Ford Explorer Arrives As Police Interceptor 1.07.2019
While it hasn't even had a formal press introduction yet, the all-new Ford Explorer has arrived with all of its lights flashing as the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor. Along with a switch from a front to a rear-wheel drive archetecture, the new Interceptor will come standard with a hybrid four-wheel drive powertrain that promises a big boost in fuel economy, and… Read More
Infiniti Set to Unveil QX Inspiration Concept at NAIAS 1.04.2019
Looking ahead to the North American International Auto Show, Infiniti got a jump on the news cycle by revealing a sneak peek of the QX Inspiration Concept to be unveiled there this month. The QX Inspiration points to the way ahead for Infiniti in terms of design direction as well as a push for electrified powertrains. Making use of the extra space allowed by… Read More
Hyundai’s Walking Car Coming to CES 2019 1.03.2019
At CES 2019, Hyundai will present a totally new vehicle concept. This vehicle combines the power of robotics and EV technology to take people where no vehicle has been before. The four-legged Hyundai ‘Elevate’ will redefine our perception of vehicular mobility. This design concept and prototype will be showcased at the Hyundai’s press conference on January 7th.… Read More
Hyundai Shows Smart Fingerprint Technology for Opening and Starting Vehicles 1.03.2019
Adding a new meaning to "You have the world at your fingertips", Hyundai has announced the world’s first smart fingerprint technology for a mass produced vehicle. It will allow drivers to not only unlock doors but also start a vehicle. Hyundai plans to launch their technology in the Santa Fe in select markets in the first quarter of 2019. To unlock the… Read More
Artificial Intelligence…Real Emotions 1.02.2019
Kia hopes to take artificial intelligence even further. They’re developing what they call the Real-time Emotion Adaptive Driving System. The technology can read the emotions of the driver, and then adjust the atmosphere in the cabin to make it a better driving experience. No voice command is required, they say the artificial intelligence will assess the driver’s… Read More
Celebrating An Iconic Design 12.31.2018
As we celebrate the beginning of a new year, Lincoln is celebrating a milestone. 2019 marks 80-years of the Continental. In honor of the anniversary, the company is bringing back what they call coach doors or center-opening doors. You probably know them as “suicide doors”. Whatever you call them, the iconic design that graced Lincolns mostly during the 1960’s is… Read More
Defender Returns 12.28.2018
Classic off-road fans have something to look forward to. The Land Rover Defender is coming back to the U.S. and Canada. Land Rover has confirmed the new Defender will have an all-new exterior and interior design, as well as a suite of driver assistance and connectivity features. That’s quite a difference from the boxy off-roader’s humble beginnings. They started… Read More