Car Tech

The Mazda 787B race car was an instantaneous legend. Driven to victory in the 1991 Le Mans 24 Hour race, it remains both the only Japanese car ever to win the race, and the only rotary-engined winner too. Perhaps even more than its shape, the defining characteristic of the 787B is its piercing...

We've talked about autonomous vehicles a lot in the past year or so, and as gearheads it's hard not to get wrapped up in the more negative aspects of the technology. If you love driving, the prospect of cars that drive themselves is a grim one. Driving is a skill you work hard to acquire, and...

Fans of Xbox 360 racing title Forza Motorsport 4 won't be doing much egg-hunting this easter, as Turn 10 studios has announced the latest pack of ten new vehicles. The April Alpinestars pack will soon be available to download, and includes everything from iconic cars to the latest racing...

Since its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, Cadillac has been showing off the new technology that sits inside the 2013 XTS sedan. Today, the newest feature in the spotlight is the Safety Alert Seat. Using haptic feedback (vibrations) in the seat bottom to give directional alerts to potential...

We've all been there: Stuck in traffic, or whooshing along endless stretches of highway, just wishing we were already at our destination. That's where autonomous vehicle technology comes in, and the concept is being explored by several different companies. That list now includes Continental...

Of the five senses that the human body is equipped with, sight and sound are the primary ones used behind the wheel of a car. You could argue that touch comes into play as well, since most vehicles now come equipped with steering-wheel-mounted audio, telephone and cruise control buttons, too. That...

Did you know Mercedes-Benz has been working on all-wheel drive for over 100 years? We didn't. But we recently took a trip out to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to spend some time with Mercedes' model lineup, and here's what we learned about its 4Matic all-wheel drive system: Mercedes' first vehicle with...

What happens when famous car customization shop West Coast Customs takes a classic pony car and sprinkles it with the latest in in-car technology? You get "Project Detroit", that's what. Coming to us via Mustangs Daily, Project Detroit isn't quite what it seems. You'll have noticed the matte black...

Automakers all make claims about what their various systems can do, and why those systems are better than the competition. Saying your system is better is one thing, backing up that claim with facts and true technical comparisons is a whole different thing. On our trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to...

Advances in material science aside, not much has changed with vehicle braking systems over the past 200 years. While today’s antilock, six-piston caliper, carbon-ceramic rotor braking systems may not resemble the leather-pad-against-wooden-wheel systems found on early coaches, friction is...

Self driving cars may speed traffic flow, but intersections have the potential to be the stuff of nightmares.

To increase power in its upcoming four-cylinder engine range, Volvo will use twincharger technology to combine the benefits of a supercharger with the strengths of a turbocharger.

Volvo has made a bold claim about the safety of its cars. The automaker says that by 2020, it aims that nobody will be killed or seriously injured in one of its vehicles. However, Volvo is also looking out for the little guy on the street. Volvo's latest V40, a five-door hatchback that debuted at...

A California Senator has proposed a bill that would establish rules for driverless cars within the state's borders.

If you're yet to be convinced about electric cars, then you aren't alone. They're certainly not suitable for everyone, but that's not to say there aren't aspects we can appreciate. 649 pounds-feet of torque from a standstill is an appreciable quality, as is 525 horsepower. Those are the figures...

After showing off a prototype fitting in a 2013 Subaru BRZ at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas recently, Subaru has now confirmed it’s integrating Aha across its model line. Subies enabled with Aha in an optional infotainment package open literally thousands of...

Ford is set to debut its SYNC in-car connectivity system in the new-generation Ford B-Max compact MPV debuting at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next week. While U.S. customers have been using SYNC for a few years now, the B-Max will be the first Ford in Europe to benefit from the option, which allows...

Air conditioning is one of those luxuries we've learned to take for granted. Few, if any cars are sold without it anymore, and it's a vital piece of equipment if you live in a hotter climate. A cool driver is a happy driver. There's much more to it than that though, says BMW. That's why the 2012...

Regulations governing the use of driverless cars on Nevada's roads have been finalized, and autonomous vehicles will carry a special red license plate.

U.K. Mercedes-Benz C-Class shoppers now have the ability to download an interactive brochure app for the iPad.