There’s a difference between a driving experience and riding experience. Driving gives a sense of control. Driving is an experience that permeates the driver’s body through visceral feeling and response from the vehicle. A rider’s experience, by contrast, is much different and more attuned to comfort and destressing. Full self-driving autonomous vehicles threaten to kill …
Apple shared some big news yesterday. Apple’s HomePod and HomePod Mini now work with Apple CarPlay. Check out the new feature here.
Toyota continues full steam ahead with release after release of hybrid vehicles. As the hybrid and electric market surges forward pulling the entire auto industry along with it, Toyota plans to stay ahead of the pack. Since the Toyota Prius debuted in 1997, the brand has been at the forefront of the push toward hybrid …
Elon Musk has been hyping this announcement via twitter. After the stockholder’s meeting. Elon Musk held the Tesla Battery Day event. During this live streaming event, in fact, Musk announced big plans. The company is set to begin manufacturing new battery technology that he claims will change the future of not only Tesla cars but …
Technology has grown exponentially in the automobile world in recent years, and every brand on the market is looking for its piece of the action. Brands must develop and produce significant technology that brings in consumers and keeps it a pace above the rest. And with the introduction of Cadillac’s Super Cruise technology, innovation is more …
Remember CD players? How about the 8-track? Or how about when your cassette player ate your favorite tape? They were once the epitome of technology, and now your kids look at you like you’re crazy if you bring it up because infotainment systems now reign supreme. That’s the problem with technology. It’s always changing. When you …
Cars are getting smarter every day, and usually, that’s a great thing for customers. However, there are flaws in having more intelligent and smarter cars, and some people even think that smarter cars have made people worse drivers. One major flaw with smart cars is that they can be hacked, and so far, nobody’s done much about this yet. …
It seems like we all remember growing up imaging what the cars of the future would be like – and yes, most of us thought there would be flying cars by now. Whatever our ideas were and whether they have come to fruition hasn’t stopped us for continuing to imagine what future cars will look …
It’s sometimes amazing to think how quickly certain car features, like keyless entry and Apple CarPlay, become almost a requirement. Some manufacturers even provide systems to put the latter in their classic cars. And now, with many vehicles featuring push-button start, the physical key may soon be nothing more than a backup tool. That’s certainly …
Having a family-first vehicle sometimes means putting aside a sporty driving experience and focusing on safety, so Hyundai is upping the game. New safety features and technology have been rapidly introduced to new cars, and Hyundai is going above and beyond, focusing on making cars safer for you and your family with the latest tech …
The technology inside and outside of cars in advance every year. One of the latest features is using your phone as a key to your car.
In an intriguing turn of events, Porsche is introducing a new way to fit their classic cars with 21st-century infotainment. The German carmaker has named this new connectivity option as Porsche Classic Communication Management. PCCM features a vintage design while incorporating the infotainment features we have come to expect including Bluetooth, DAB+, and Apple CarPlay, …
Self-driving cars have been on the horizon for many years now. One way the technology for them advances is through security captchas.
A cracked windshield on your car is always an annoying problem. However, as technology evolves, the problem gets even more complicated.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a reputation for his active presence on twitter. Tesla has implemented suggestions for improvement via twitter a few times, the suggestion for Dog Mode being one of them. The story goes that a Tesla owner suggested a setting for dog owners. Elon Musk replied to the tweet and the rest …
It’s a technology that’s found in many performance cars, from Mazda Miatas to police-spec Crown Vics. It’s found a place in JDM icons and hot hatches. Some rally SUVs even had multiple ones. It’s the limited-slip differential. But what exactly does it do, and why is it so desirable? What does a differential do? The …
BMW makes luxury vehicles that are equipped with some of the most advanced tech available. Enormous touchscreens, standard driver-assistance safety features, and even an optional semi-autonomous driving mode are some of the goodies you’ll find on these cars. And even though these vehicles have had Apple CarPlay compatibility for some time, they don’t have Android …
Sleek, stylish, and fun to drive, the 2020 Mazda3 feels nicer than what you’d expect from a compact car. Whether you choose a sedan or a hatchback, it’s a sure thing that you’ll enjoy its refined handling and its high-quality interior. But does it provide the tech you need? Specifically, if you’re an iPhone user, does …
The Buick Enclave has made a name for itself by offering luxury features at a reasonable price. Can you Android Auto in those features?
U.S. News gives the 2020 Nissan Murano a four out of five-star rating, while Edmunds has ranked it No. 7 among midsize SUVs. Those high accolades have many people wanting to know more about this crossover. In case you too are wondering, here is some information about the Murano’s standard features. The Nissan Murano’s appearance …
New features are added to cars all the time and they’re supposed to make life easier and safer. However, this new feature ultimately fails at both.
The Honda CR-V is one of the company’s best selling SUVs. Does this popular SUV choice come with Apple CarPlay?
The new Series 5 Apple Watch has an incredible feature called fall detection. Bikers should really consider investing in the new piece of tech.
One of the most futuristic electric motorcycle designs in the news these days has an unusual brainchild, Dyson.
Not all self-driving cars are dangerous. But fatalities do cause automakers to reevaluate their technology to avoid future accidents.
From design and assembly to the showroom and open road, virtual reality is improving the business of making and selling cars.
The days of digging for coins in the cup holder to pay a road toll are over; that is if you have an E-ZPass transponder attached to your car. People who commute to work or frequently travel on toll roads know, E-ZPass is a real time saver. The technology behind the devices is widely used in many …
The future of driving is here. Now, cars can access the internet and even become a WiFi hotspot. But how do they do it?
A former hacker revealed that this remote start app is vulnerable to being hacked. What is the app is question and can the hackers be stopped?
For most people a car’s infotainment system is an important factor to consider. These brands are the leaders of the pack.
Since blind spot monitoring systems were first introduced in 2003, this technology has saved countless lives. But how exactly does it work?
Whether you’re looking for the cheapest gas or advice about minor car problems, there are numerous free apps that can make your life easier.
Touchscreens can make riding in a car more entertaining. But Mazda claims to have a good reason for removing them.
The Environmental Protection Agency mandated a process for all future diesel engines — and it requires diesel exhaust fluid.
It seems inevitable that a fully Alexa-capable car will exist soon. Will giving Alexa more access to our lives create greater security risks?
Thanks to Swiss innovators, the future of electric-powered vehicles is bright. Meet the Elektro Dumper, the world’s largest electric vehicle.
Innovation, technology, and environmental-consciousness are now at the forefront of present and future car design.
