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Listen to the Glory to a Bunch of Supercars Leaving Cars & Coffee in Italy
By Kyle Cheromcha
Jun 22, 2017 5:09 PM
Oh, it's a Ferrari F40... and a Bugatti EB110 GT... and a Lamborghini Diablo SV... and look, a Fiat Panda!
The U.S. Air Force Almost Rented a Squadron of A-10 Warthogs to Colombia
By Joseph Trevithick
Jun 22, 2017 5:04 PM
The Colombian Air Force was very interested in turning the tank-busting jets on rebels and drug cartels.
Toyota Says Hybrid Systems Aren't Ready for LMP1 Yet
By Caleb Jacobs
Jun 22, 2017 4:15 PM
This comes after the team pushed for more hybrid development just a few months ago.
The 1,479-HP Bugatti Chiron Could Hit 280 MPH… If the Tires Can Keep Up
By Kyle Cheromcha
Jun 22, 2017 4:11 PM
The question becomes—is 300 mph on the horizon?
Somebody Called the Cops on the Queen of England for Not Wearing a Seatbelt
By Caleb Jacobs
Jun 22, 2017 4:09 PM
Only in 2017.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Shows Off 2004 Ford Bronco Concept in Movie Teaser
By Max Goldberg
Jun 22, 2017 3:49 PM
A recent Instagram post showed the 2004 Ford Bronco concept in the background.
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Review: 7 Things to Know
By Will Sabel Courtney
Jun 22, 2017 3:28 PM
VW's small SUV gets an America-centric redo from stem to stern.
World's First $2.3 Million Lamborghini Centenario Roadster Has Been Delivered
By Caleb Jacobs
Jun 22, 2017 3:12 PM
The stunner arrived today at Lamborghini Beverly Hills.
Dodge Is Making Customers Promise Not to Misuse the Challenger SRT Demon
By Eric Brandt
Jun 22, 2017 2:45 PM
Demon buyers must sign a document saying they won't drive it in the cold, in the rain, or even on the highway.
Watch a 707-HP Dodge Charger Hellcat Get Roasted by a Ford GT40 on a Drag Strip
By James Gilboy
Jun 22, 2017 2:31 PM
The Hellcat's 707 horsepower apparently can't beat the GT40's lightness. Colin Chapman would be proud.
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By Will Sabel Courtney Jun 22, 2017

Hypersonic Passenger Planes Could Be Here in 10 Years, Boeing CEO Says

For when you absolutely need to get to Asia in less time than it takes to watch Apocalypse Now.
By Will Sabel Courtney Jun 22, 2017

Land Rover Reveals Level 4 Self-Driving Range Rover Sport

The autonomous Range Rover is expected to hit the streets by the end of the year. 
By Will Sabel Courtney Jun 22, 2017

NASA, Honeywell Say They Have a Fix for the Biggest Problem with Sonic Booms

New developments could allow the planes to go supersonic over the United States without disturbing the masses. 
By Kyle Cheromcha Jun 22, 2017

It's Electric: Volvo Spins Off Polestar Into Performance EV Brand

The Swedes have a new plan for "world beating" high-performance electric cars.
By Will Sabel Courtney Jun 21, 2017

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Resigns

The embattled company's founder stepped down after investors confronted him, according to reports.
By Will Sabel Courtney Jun 20, 2017

Uber Joins Lyft, Adds Tipping Option to App

Uber drivers can now reap the harvest of passenger kindness. 
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 19, 2017

Elon Musk Cites 'Promising Conversations' With LA Mayor on Traffic Tunnels

Elon Musk is pitching his new tunnel concept to Los Angeles, but it's still far from reality.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 19, 2017

Texas Enacts Regulations for Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars were never illegal in Texas, but new laws should be a relief to the companies developing them.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 19, 2017

GM's Cruise Automation Wants to Make HD Maps for Self-Driving Cars

GM's autonomous-car division may become the next player in the high-def map game.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 16, 2017

France Considering Autonomous TGV High-Speed Drone Trains

France's national railway wants autonomous trains in operation by 2023, a new report says.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 16, 2017

Meet Edit, a Modular, Open-Source Self-Driving Car With Customizable Bodywork

OSVehicle believes its customizable electric car will encourage more start-ups to enter the auto industry.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 16, 2017

Lyft Wants to Give 1 Billion Rides Per Year in Self-Driving Electric Cars by 2025

Lyft aims to reduce emissions through autonomous driving, electric cars, and carbon-offset credits.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 15, 2017

BMW, IBM Join Forces to Harvest Data from Connected Cars

BMW and IBM believe an open data platform will improve the customer experience, but what about privacy?
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 15, 2017

U.S. Senators Drawing Up Legislation to Regulate Self-Driving Cars

Following congressional hearings on self-driving cars, senators have outlined new laws to regulate them.
By Aaron Brown Jun 14, 2017

Ohio Judge Ordering People Facing Drunk Driving Charges to Install Uber or Lyft

"It’s far cheaper than paying the thousands of dollars you’d have to pay for another [DUI]," said Judge Michael Cicconetti.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 14, 2017

Uber Board Member David Bonderman Resigns Over Sexist Remark

The fallout from Uber's sexual harassment scandal continues.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 14, 2017

Daimler Isn't Worried About Tesla's Electric Semi Truck, Exec Says

Daimler thinks Tesla's lack of experience with commercial vehicles will put the Silicon Valley company at a disadvantage.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 14, 2017

First Self-Driving Audi in New York Hits the Streets of Albany

After scoring a testing permit, Audi wasted no time bringing an autonomous car to the Empire State.
By Will Sabel Courtney Jun 13, 2017

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Announces Leave of Absence

And when he returns, he'll come back to a somewhat different set of responsibilities than he had when he left. 
By Will Sabel Courtney Jun 13, 2017

Uber, Lyft Make Up One-Fifth of Vehicle Trips that Start or End in San Francisco

Our ride-sharing future may not reduce traffic as much as we thought. 
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 13, 2017

China's Sokon Opens Silicon Valley Office to Develop Electric, Self-Driving Cars

Another Chinese firm wants a piece of the U.S. car market.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 13, 2017

Waymo Retires Its Self-Driving Pod Cars for Production Vehicles

Waymo will stick to more familiar vehicles for its autonomous cars from now on.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 13, 2017

Tim Cook Confirms Existence of Apple's Autonomous Driving Project

Apple CEO Tim Cook called autonomous driving the "mother of all AI projects."
By Kyle Cheromcha Jun 12, 2017

Egypt's Government Asked Uber to Help Track Passengers

The company denied the request, but a law under consideration could mean they'll have to comply.
By Aaron Brown Jun 12, 2017

A Self-Driving Chevy Bolt and a Bicyclist Collided in San Francisco

The cyclist rear-ended the Bolt at an intersection. 
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 12, 2017

Uber Considering Leave of Absence for CEO Travis Kalanick, Report Says

After months of scandals, Uber's CEO is feeling the heat.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 12, 2017

Jaguar Land Rover Invests $25 Million in Lyft

JLR is investing millions in the ride-sharing and ride-hailing company through the carmaker's InMotion tech subsidiary.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 9, 2017

ZF Believes Self-Driving Cars Will Need a New Kind Of Airbag

The automotive supplier is rethinking airbags for an autonomous-driving future.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 9, 2017

Volvo Made a Self-Steering Truck To Help Brazilian Farmers

Volvo's autonomous steering system was designed to avoid running over sugarcane plants.
By Aaron Brown Jun 8, 2017

Washington Governor Calls Self-Driving Car Tech 'Foolproof,' Allows Tests Without Drivers

The governor has signed an order that allows autonomous car testing to begin in the state in just under two months. 
By Kyle Cheromcha Jun 8, 2017

Boeing Wants to Take Pilots Out of the Cockpit With Self-Flying Planes 

The full-autopilot technology could be tested in a real plane as early as next year.
By Aaron Brown Jun 8, 2017

Self-Driving Cars and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Testing Comes to Ohio Highway

Intel's Wind River, Ohio State University, the Transportation Research Center, and the City of Dublin, Ohio are joining forces to test autonomous car tech. 
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 8, 2017

Apple's iOS 11 Makes It Harder for Uber to Track Your Location

Updates to Apple's mobile operating system help curtail Uber's data mining.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 8, 2017

Judge in Waymo Lawsuit Forcing Uber to Release Key Otto Document

The judge wants Uber to release its due diligence report on Anthony Levandowski's Otto startup. 
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 8, 2017

Honda Wants Level 4 Self-Driving Cars by 2025

In less than a decade, Honda believes its cars will be able to drive themselves in most circumstances.
By Gabriel Loewenberg Jun 8, 2017

SpaceX Lands Contract For Next X-37B Space Plane Launch

The super-secret experimental space plane will make its fifth flight later this year. 
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 7, 2017

Audi CEO Calls for Discussion of Self-Driving Car Ethics at United Nations Summit

In a speech at an AI summit, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler said the world needs to discuss how autonomous cars should behave in difficult situations.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 7, 2017

Bosch, TomTom Hatch Plan to Make Super-Accurate Maps for Self-Driving Cars

A "radar road signature" could position self-driving cars with great accuracy, Bosch says. 
By Aaron Brown Jun 6, 2017

Alphabet Tasks Google Maps Street View Cars With Detecting Urban Pollution 

The collected data can be viewed in an online map. 
By Aaron Brown Jun 6, 2017

Uber Fires 20 Employees Following Workplace Sexual Harassment Investigation

The firing comes after multiple workplace complaints. 
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 6, 2017

New York's Yellow Taxis Score New Apps to Help Fight Uber, Lyft

Curb and Via now let riders hail New York City taxis.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 6, 2017

Trump Administration Considering Changes to Self-Driving Car Rules

The federal government will unveil revised self-driving car guidelines within the next few months.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 6, 2017

NuTonomy and Lyft Joining Forces on Self-Driving Cars

Lyft will integrate its ride-share app with NuTonomy self-driving cars currently testing in Boston.
By Kyle Cheromcha Jun 5, 2017

Apple Announces 'Do Not Disturb While Driving' for iOS During WWDC 2017

One small victory in the war against distracted driving.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 5, 2017

AAA Raises Tesla Insurance Premiums, Citing 'Higher-Than-Average' Claim Rates

AAA is raising insurance rates on the Model S and Model X—but Tesla disagrees with its reasoning.
By Kyle Cheromcha Jun 5, 2017

Toyota's 'Flying Car' Needs Some Serious Work Before Planned 2020 Olympic Debut

Does it count as a flight if it crashes in four seconds?
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 5, 2017

Self-Driving Cars Won't Decrease Traffic, Researchers Say

Zero-occupancy vehicles could be the traffic problem of the future, according to experts.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 5, 2017

Uber Criticized for Surge Pricing During London Terror Attack

The company didn't deactivate surge pricing quickly enough for some in the wake of Saturday's terror attack.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 2, 2017

Here's Why Intel Thinks Self-Driving Cars Will Be a $7 Trillion Business

Sharing services and smartphones will be the key, the tech company says.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 2, 2017

Lyft's Diversity Figures Are Better Than Uber's, But Only a Little

Lyft's first diversity report shows that, like other tech companies, its staff is mostly white and male.
By Will Sabel Courtney Jun 2, 2017

NASA's New Solar Space Probe Will Be the Fastest Man-Made Object in History

The Parker Space Probe will hit 430,000 miles per hour as it dives into the sun. 
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 2, 2017

Waymo Is Exploring Self-Driving Trucks to Rival Uber

As it continues battling Uber in court, Waymo is considering a rival to ride-sharing company's self-driving truck program.
By Aaron Brown Jun 1, 2017

Self-Driving Cars Will Be Useful for Surveillance, Intel CEO Says

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich thinks autonomous cars could be good for more than just transportation. 
By Will Sabel Courtney Jun 1, 2017

Uber Lost $708 Million Last Quarter

Admittedly, that's an improvement over the nearly $1 billion it lost in the quarter before that. 
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 1, 2017

Lyft Drivers in New York Accuse Company of Cheating Them Out of Wages

A driver group is calling for an investigation into Lyft's New York fare policies.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 1, 2017

Continental Reveals Automated Wireless Charging System for Electric Cars

Continental is jumping on the wireless-charging bandwagon with a system that offers a high degree of automation.
By Stephen Edelstein Jun 1, 2017

Workhorse's SureFly Is an Extended-Range Hybrid Electric Helicopter

Workhorse claims its new helicopter is not only environmentally friendly, but safer to fly as well.
By Aaron Brown May 31, 2017

Audi Given First Self-Driving Test Approval in New York

The test has already been approved by the New York State Police. 
By Stephen Edelstein May 31, 2017

Russian Tech Giant Yandex Jumping Into the Self-Driving Taxi Fray

The company believes its existing software will give it an advantage in the autonomous taxi race.
By Will Sabel Courtney May 31, 2017

Self-Driving Cars Could Create Tons of Jobs, Silicon Valley Venture Capital Whiz Says

Marc Andreessen says we just need to break out of our old ways of thinking. 
By Stephen Edelstein May 31, 2017
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2018 Toyota Camry Will Use Linux-Based Infotainment System

While other automakers court Apple and Google, Toyota is taking a different path.
By Will Sabel Courtney May 30, 2017

Tesla Autopilot Is a Danger to Cyclists, Roboticist Claims

A Stanford University researcher estimates the system only recognized people on bicycles 1 percent of the time. 
By Aaron Brown May 30, 2017

Uber Fires Anthony Levandowski After Not Cooperating in Waymo Lawsuit

Levandowski pleaded the Fifth in the Waymo court case. That might've cost him his job.
By Stephen Edelstein May 30, 2017

Spanish Taxi Drivers Striking Against Uber

Taxi drivers in three Spanish cities are striking to protest ride-sharing services.
By Stephen Edelstein May 30, 2017

California DMV Investigating Uber's Otto Self-Driving Truck Division

California regulators believe Uber may have conducted tests without their approval.
By Aaron Brown May 30, 2017

Cadillac Successfully Tests Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Tech with CTS

The next step for a sedan already equipped with vehicle-to-vehicle communication tech. 
By Stephen Edelstein May 30, 2017

University of Michigan Claims They Can Reduce Self-Driving Car Testing by 99.9 Percent

Researchers believe raw data can cut the amount of real-world testing needed for autonomous cars.
By Kyle Cheromcha May 26, 2017

Self-Driving Cars Are Tripping Balls On Lidar, Basically

Autonomous cars are on their own magical mystery tour.
By Stephen Edelstein May 26, 2017

Lyft Introduces High-End Service to Battle Uber Black

Lyft Lux and Lyft Lux SUV are the company's latest attempts to take a bite out of Uber's business.
By Stephen Edelstein May 26, 2017

Texas Legislature Overrules Austin, Uber and Lyft to Return

Uber and Lyft are heading back to Austin, thanks to Texas lawmakers.
By Stephen Edelstein May 26, 2017

Faraday Future Trying to Raise $1 Billion to Insulate Itself from LeEco's Woes

As its patron cuts back, Faraday Future looks for a new source of funding.
By Will Sabel Courtney May 25, 2017

Uber Overcharges Riders by $7 Million a Month in NYC Alone, Lawsuit Alleges

The civil suit claims the ride-hailing company is using its pricing estimates to soak customers for big money. 
By Stephen Edelstein May 25, 2017

Parkmobile Parking App Coming Soon to BMW Dashboards

Parkmobile is integrating its parking app with BMW infotainment systems.
By Stephen Edelstein May 25, 2017

More Uber, Lyft Riders Are Ditching Their Own Cars

A sizable percentage of people are giving up their own cars and relying on ride sharing, according to a new poll.
By Stephen Edelstein May 25, 2017

Researchers Claim to Have Found a Cheaper Way to Make Hydrogen

Which could be a big boost for fuel-cell cars.
By Stephen Edelstein May 24, 2017

Electric Cars Could Be Cheaper Than Gas Ones by 2030, Analysts Say

Massive factories could drive down the cost of batteries, according to new reports.
By Stephen Edelstein May 24, 2017

LeEco Cuts U.S. Workforce, Faraday Future Says It's Unaffected

But the future for the upstart electric car company seems ever-more opaque. 
By Stephen Edelstein May 24, 2017

Uber Underpaid New York Drivers by Tens of Millions of Dollars

The company shorted New York drivers due to an accounting error, but plans to compensate them.
By Will Sabel Courtney May 23, 2017

Drivers Don't Trust Uber, Other Ride-Hailing Firms to Build Self-Driving Cars

A new study says consumers trust traditional carmakers over tech titans and ride-hailing apps when it comes to making vehicles. 
By Caleb Jacobs May 23, 2017

Michigan and 3M Are Building a Road That Talks to Your Car

This marks the beginning of vehicle-to-infrastructure communication on America's interstates.
By Kyle Cheromcha May 23, 2017

Apple's Self-Driving Car Spotted in the Wilds of Silicon Valley Again

After a strategy shift, things are moving quickly for Apple's autonomous car program.
By Will Sabel Courtney May 23, 2017

Israel to Test Roads That Wirelessly Charge Electric Buses in Tel Aviv

The city's first wireless charging roadway is expected to enter service in 2018.
By Kyle Cheromcha May 23, 2017

Self-Driving Cars Could Steal 300,000 American Jobs a Year, Goldman Sachs Says

Bus, taxi, and truck drivers could all be affected by the advent of autonomous vehicles.
By Stephen Edelstein May 23, 2017

Toyota Explores Blockchain Security Technology for Self-Driving Cars

The carmaker believes the technology behind Bitcoin could benefit autonomous vehicles.
By Chris Tsui May 23, 2017

Mazda Hints at a Return of the Rotary (Again) as a Range-Extending Engine

A new Wankel engine would ideally be coupled to a "generator" of some sort, Mazda says in its official brand magazine.
By Stephen Edelstein May 22, 2017

Elon Musk Promises Next Tesla Autopilot Update Will Bring Better Steering

An upcoming update will smooth out Autopilot's automated steering, says Musk.
By Stephen Edelstein May 22, 2017

Roborace's Self-Driving Race Car Makes Public Driving Debut at Paris Formula E Race

Roborace put its "Robocar" self-driving car on the ePrix course in the French capital.
By Stephen Edelstein May 22, 2017

Uber Testing New Policy: Charge What It Thinks You're Able to Pay

Uber is once again being accused of shady business practices—this time for how it sets rates.
By Will Sabel Courtney May 22, 2017

Mercedes-Benz Breaks Ground on $560 Million Electric Car Battery Plant

The new German facility will greatly increase Daimler's EV battery capacity. 
By Rob Stumpf May 22, 2017

Tesla Retroactively Extends Free Lifetime Supercharging, Begins Referral Program

New owners are limited on their free annual charging but can receive lifetime credits through a referral program.
By Aaron Brown May 19, 2017

London City Airport's New Control Tower Will Be Human-less and Completely Digital

And will be controlled by operators who are around 70 miles away.
By Caleb Jacobs May 18, 2017

Volvo's Autonomous Garbage Truck Reports for Duty

It's designed to be safer and more economical.
By Aaron Brown May 18, 2017

Uber Freight Has Officially Arrived

Uber for shippers and truckers has launched. 
By Eric Brandt May 18, 2017

Qualcomm Demonstrates Road-to-Car Wireless Charging for EVs

They've figured out how to charge an EV using road surfaces.
By Lawrence Ulrich May 17, 2017

The 2018 Honda Odyssey Could Soon Let You Netflix and Chill

Families come first in Honda's all-new minivan. Parents may come second.
By Aaron Brown May 17, 2017

McDonald's UberEats Delivery Service Spreads Nationally

No longer must you actually make any sort of an effort to eat McDonald's.
By Stephen Edelstein May 17, 2017

Tesla Rebuffed Uber Offer to Partner on Self-Driving Cars Says New Book

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick pitched Tesla CEO Elon Musk on a self-driving car partnership in 2016, says Fortune writer.
By Will Sabel Courtney May 16, 2017

Racelogic Wants to Use Human Bodies as Conduits to Prevent Distracted Driving 

It's a clever idea...if a little bit creepy. 
By Stephen Edelstein May 16, 2017

Delphi Joins With BMW, Intel, and Mobileye on Self-Driving Cars

The self-driving car team of BMW, Intel, and Mobileye scores a new member.
By Stephen Edelstein May 16, 2017

Judge in Uber–Waymo Suit Bars Levandowski from Self-Driving Car Project

But Uber is allowed to continue its self-driving car program—at least, for now.