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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
Regulating Self-Driving 12.27.2018
As a new year is about to begin, many of us are thinking about the future. So is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Federal regulators have issued a new rule affecting the development of autonomous vehicles. NHTSA is streamlining the process manufacturers must face in order to test new technology. The federal safety standards currently in place… Read More
Seeing Into The Future 12.21.2018
MotorWeek is gearing up for the holidays and thinking about the new year. So is BMW. They’ll be demonstrating the future they’re creating at the Consumer Electronics Show. Naturally that includes the BMW Vision iNEXT, but it won’t just be on display. Visitors will have the chance to wear virtual reality goggles and see what the drive will be like. The new BMW… Read More
And The Winners Are… 12.20.2018
Safety matters, and there are 57 vehicles that stand out for protection on the road. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just released their 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK awards. Thirty cars and utilities made it to the top tier "plus" award. They were separated from the rest of the pack by earning the highest rating for passenger-side… Read More
Tunnel Traffic 12.19.2018
Gridlock on the daily commute is a fact of life for many of us. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has taken a step toward easing congesting. His Boring Company revealed the first section of an underground tunnel in Hawthorne, California is complete. The idea is to move people and vehicles through underground tunnels. Elevators connect the congested surface to the underground… Read More
Mercedes Tease 12.18.2018
The holidays may have your attention for now, but Mercerdes-Benz is thinking beyond that. We’re learning what to expect at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.That’s where we’ll see the world première of the new Mercedes-Benz CLA. This teaser photo is giving us a glimpse of a sleeker coupish design. The CLA will also feature an evolved MBUX infotainment… Read More