This Just In
We've got the latest in automotive news and trends from around the world and right here in our studios at Maryland Public Televison. This Just In is what's happening now!
Japanese Electric Flying Car Gets Off The Ground…Briefly! 8.06.2019
Japan’s NEC has joined other technology companies, including Boeing and Uber, experimenting with autonomous, electric flying cars. NEC reached a milestone this week when their pilotless prototype actually flew, if only about 10 feet off the ground, and for only about a minute. Still, the unnamed aircraft, looking more like a giant drone than a road-going car,… Read More
Mighty Mustang 8.05.2019
We already know the all-new Mustang Shelby GT500 is the most powerful street-legal Ford ever built. Now there are numbers to back that up. Ford says this mighty Mustang will go 0-100-0 in 10.6 seconds. The 760-horsepower 5.2-liter V8 gets a lot of the credit. It sends 625 ft.-lb. of torque through a Tremec 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Stopping power… Read More
Autonomous EV Charging 8.02.2019
You’ve heard us talk about electric vehicles and self-driving cars. Now you can add robots to the mix. Electrify America and Stable are teaming up to develop the first commercial robotic charging service for self-driving and electric vehicle fleets. The pilot project will take place in San Francisco where Stable is based. Electrify America supplies the chargers,… Read More
Survey: Public Still Unsure About Autonomous Cars 8.01.2019
The future of mobility is heading toward electric vehicles and autonomous driving. Automakers are certainly spending a lot of time and money on those two technologies. However, consumers may not be ready for plugging in and self-driving. The first survey by J.D. Power and SurveyMonkey on those two subjects shows there’s a lack of confidence about the future of… Read More
Volkswagen Cutting Back on Warranties 7.31.2019
Volkswagen is cutting back on its warranty, while helping dealers cover some of their costs. Automotive News is reporting VW’s 6-year/72,000-mile bumper- to-bumper warranty program will become 4 years/50,000 miles beginning with the 2020 model year. However, they say it includes two years of “factory-covered maintenance”, and is still transferable. Automotive… Read More
Acura Gives Insider Look at the Performance Manufacturing Center 7.30.2019
A new video released by Acura gives enthusiasts a behind-the-scenes look at its Marysville, Ohio Performance Manufacturing Center. "Inside PMC" presents some of the Performance Manufacturing Center's most ingenious approaches to making a supercar, including its unique body construction method, world-class painting system, meticulous vehicle assembly process… Read More
Protecting Pedestrians 7.29.2019
What we drive is getting even smarter. Add Volkswagen to the list of automakers bringing more technology to the driver’s seat. They’re introducing Pedestrian Monitoring Technology. A small radar on the front of the vehicle sweeps 35 degrees about 400 feet ahead of the vehicle. This happens hundreds of times a minute. The radar is looking for pedestrians about… Read More
Star Cars 7.26.2019
Car lovers will be turning their attention to Monterey, California in a few weeks. Some of the vehicles that graced the silver screen will be part of the excitement. The Petersen Automotive Museum will bring seven Hollywood star cars and custom hot rods to the world-famous Monterey Car Week. Guests of The Quail will get a close up view of celebrated rides like… Read More
Customer Satisfaction 7.25.2019
When it comes to how satisfied people are with their new cars… automakers are getting even better at making their customers happy. A new study by J.D. Power finds the appeal of new vehicles has improved for the 5-th year in a row. Better infotainment systems and the availability of advanced driver assistance systems are the two areas automakers made this biggest… Read More
Petersen Museum to Display New Corvette on Duntov Weekend 7.25.2019
The Petersen Automotive Museum will host two days of special events celebrating the life and accomplishments of former Chevrolet chief engineer, race car driver and “Father of the Corvette” Zora Arkus-Duntov. The two-day celebration will feature several high-profile events including a display of the all-new 2020 Corvette Stingray, a VIP reception, exclusive… Read More