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By Josh Condon Feb 23, 2017

Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 Formula 1 Car Breaks Cover

Lower, wider, more aggressive—and definitely sexier. There's a lot to like about Mercedes-AMG's replacement for last year's fastest F1 car.

By Josh Condon Feb 22, 2017

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The Maserati Levante S Q4 Is a Luxury SUV That Flips the Script

Modena's first utility vehicle should have been boring crossover gussied up with contrived Italian drama. Instead, it's the best car Maserati has made in decades.

By Josh Condon Feb 22, 2017

SpaceX's Reusable Rocket Is a Massive, Self-Flying Robot Supercomputer

Breaking: Rocket science requires huge amounts of math

By Josh Condon Feb 21, 2017

The Range Rover Velar Is Land Rover's Brand New Model

'Velar' name comes from original Range Rover prototype, will sit between Evoque and Range Rover Sport.

By Josh Condon Feb 21, 2017

MIT Creates a Self-Driving Wheelchair

The technology, still in the works, could help extend independence and mobility for the elderly and infirm.

By Josh Condon Feb 21, 2017

Watch This Guy Ski Behind a Drifting BMW Rally Car

It's like 'Endless Summer,' but for car guys, and in the winter.

By Josh Condon Feb 20, 2017

Could The Celex Ultrafast High-Contrast Camera Change Autonomous Cars?

A late-stage prototype from NTU Singapore operates at nanosecond intervals, requires less processing power.

By Josh Condon Feb 20, 2017

Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck, World's First Electric Semi, on Roads Soon

In a pilot program of sorts, Mercedes will allow 20 drivers to test the new electric-only semi-truck for a year, with full production expected by 2020.

By Josh Condon Feb 17, 2017

This Real-World BMW Flying Motorcycle Concept Is Based on a Lego Kit

What started life as a project between Lego and BMW Motorrad is now a full-size hoverbike concept to be displayed at Lego World.

By Josh Condon Feb 17, 2017

Ford Engineers Are Falling Asleep While Monitoring Self-Driving Cars

The problem is so pervasive that Ford now plans to skip Level 3 autonomy altogether and aim straight for fully self-driving vehicles.

By Josh Condon Feb 15, 2017

6 Things to Know About the 209 MPH Bentley Continental Supersports

Besides the fact that it's the world's fastest four-seat car. (But that's kind of a big deal, too.)

By Josh Condon Feb 15, 2017

Shell App Lets Jaguar Drivers Pay for Gas Using the Infotainment Screen

5 presses of your touchscreen and you're all paid up, with an electronic receipt.

By Josh Condon Feb 14, 2017

Ohio Town Ordered to Repay Over $3 Million in 'Unconstitutional' Speeding Tickets

Turns out changing a criminal offense to a civil one and cutting out insurance companies just to keep the cash flowing is a legal no-no.

By Josh Condon Feb 14, 2017

EyeSight Unveils Human-Machine Interface That Monitors Drowsy, Distracted Driving

The company's new system can also recognize hand gestures, make destination recommendations, and adjust vehicle preferences based on the driver.

By Josh Condon Feb 13, 2017

UK Railway Industry Considers Biometric Ticketing, More Efficient Seat Design

Fingerprinting or iris-scanning may be the ticketing of the future, according to a group representing Britain's passenger-train industry.

By Josh Condon Feb 13, 2017

Traffic Cameras in Alabama City 'Unconstitutional' According to Lawsuit

Plaintiffs allege city's move to photograph license plates while relabeling red-light violations as a civil penalty is motivated by profit, creates constitutional- and civil rights violations.

By Josh Condon Feb 10, 2017

C.J. Wilson Retires from Major League Baseball to Pursue Racing Career

Formerly the biggest car guy in professional sports, C.J. Wilson is now the best pitcher in professional racing.

By Josh Condon Feb 10, 2017

Meet Cassie, the Bipedal Robot Here to Ostrich-Walk Into Your Nightmares

Developed by roboticists at Oregon State University, Cassie is designed to replicate a birdlike walking gait.

By Josh Condon Feb 9, 2017

Tesla Goes Numeric for Model 3 Logo, Says Trademark Motion by Adidas not a Factor

The German apparel company tried to block a triple-striped logo for the Model 3 they claimed was too similar to their own; Tesla insists the change to a numeric logo was solely part of an internal branding decision.

By Josh Condon Feb 9, 2017

Former VW Chairman Says Execs Knew About Cheating Scandal Earlier

Ferdinand Piëch claims ex-CEO Winterkorn, key board members knew of rigged engines earlier than claimed; VW threatens legal action in response.

By Josh Condon Feb 8, 2017

Pininfarina's 'New Energy Propulsion' H600 Concept to Debut at Geneva Motor Show

The legendary coachbuilder will unveil an "eco-sustainable luxury sedan" on behalf of a Hong Kong-based electric motor company.

By Josh Condon Feb 8, 2017

Bugatti Reveals How the $2.6M Chiron Is Built

Nine months, 12 stations, hand-built everything, and exactly one electronic tool—this is how you build the world's most expensive production car.

By Josh Condon Feb 7, 2017

DARPA's New Project Sidearm Snatches Drones From the Sky

The system, created by Aurora Flight Sciences, is meant for military and humanitarian-aid missions that call for bigger, heavier fixed-wing drones that typically require runways.

By Josh Condon Feb 7, 2017

Team O'Neil Shows You How to Left-Foot Brake Like a Rally Driver

Instructor Wyatt Knox shares a detailed video showing how proper footwork saves time and increases control on low-grip surfaces.

By Josh Condon Feb 6, 2017

Airbus Testing Customizable Airplane Cabins With Spas, Coffee Bars Instead of Seats

The concept system would allow airlines to customize cabin layouts and amenities quickly and easily—even between flights.