The best car batteries
There are more choices in car batteries than ever before, but some quick research up front will go a long way. We'll talk you through what you need to know.
How to rotate your tires, and why it’s important
Rotating your tires is an important and often overlooked part of car maintenance. Instead of paying a shop, read our guide and swap your wheels around at home.
The best jumper cables
There are several things to keep in mind when buying jumper cables, like each cable's length and gauge. Here are the best jumper cables you can buy.
How does Getaround work?
Getaround can be a good alternative to renting, and a great way to monetize your car while it's not needed. Founded in 2009, it's an app-based platform that connects renters with owners. You can rent a car by the hour, which is useful for smaller trips, and the service is available in a growing number of cities.
Rad Power Bikes’ new e-bike models boost accessibility and visibility
Rad Power Bikes' new model lineup is poised to ride the rising e-bike wave with improved rider accessibility and greater visibility. The RadRover Step-Thru improves ease of use of the top e-bike company's bestselling model, the relatively high-step RadRover, which continues with additional upgrades.
Amazon slashes TomTom GPS prices ahead of Cyber Monday
Follow the road to unbeatable savings this Cyber Monday and save up to 35% on selected TomTom GPS navigation devices only at Amazon. Whether you're looking for a lifetime subscription to live map data or integration with your existing devices, there's a TomTom for you.
Survive the slippery, snowy streets with these winter driving tips
Winter is officially here, which means the roads are more dangerous than ever. Thankfully, we've compiled a selection of driving tips to help you stay safe under slippery conditions, whether you're planning to travel across the state or run a few errands around town.
Opinion: Charge all you want, I’m sticking with gasoline
All anyone talks about any more is our electric car future. But I don't intend to live in that future. I intend to keep burning this noisy and smelly fuel for as long as I can operate the pedals. Here's why you should too.
Looking for low-key performance? Check out the best sleeper cars ever
A sleeper car is fast without making scene about it. The best sleeper cars combine speed with stealth, hiding impressive performance beneath unassuming bodywork. From the Volvo V70R wagon to the Ford Taurus SHO sedan, these are our picks for the best sleeper cars of all time.
Will drive for Froot Loops. Rats cruise around in tiny cars in name of science
In this year's most delightful behavioral neuroscience experience, scientists have taught rats how to drive tiny cars in exchange for pieces of breakfast cereal. When rats were placed inside a robot car, they were able to learn to drive by pressing bars and could navigate around a tiny rat arena.
The best cars for Uber
Driving for a ride-hailing service like Uber or Lyft is a great way to make extra money, but you won't earn much if you spend all of your profits on fuel and maintenance. Here, we've rounded up the best options for those looking for a car that expertly balances safety, fuel economy, and comfort.
Winterize your car with these cold weather tips
Driving in the winter is rarely easy. Luckily, we've put together a rundown of a few things you should do to winterize your car. Our tips range from performing basic maintenance tasks (like changing your oil) to the tried-and-true solution of putting sandbags in the back of a rear-wheel drive truck.
The best car songs for 2019
Is there a better road trip companion than good music? To aid you on this journey, we've compiled a list of the top 55 best songs about cars.
Everything You Need to Know About Audi MMI in 2019
Multi-Media Interface (MMI) is Audi’s in-vehicle infotainment software that operates everything from the audio system to selectable driving modes. MMI has evolved over the years to meet the demands of new technologies like navigation, digital gauge clusters, and advanced driver assist systems.
Mercedes-Benz wades into the micromobility fray with its first electric scooter
"These agile, electrically powered scooters are the perfect way to cover short distances quickly and without harming the environment," Mercedes-Benz said in a statement. The new E-Scooter in the Mercedes-Benz EQ brand family was developed in cooperation with the scooter specialist micro. Specs remain under wraps.
Ferdinand Porsche was 100 years ahead of his time with his 1900 hybrid
After all its recent success with hybrids, you might think Porsche had discovered some new technology, but Porsche started with a hybrid way back in 1900. Yes, 1900. Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the company of the same name, was fascinated by electricity even as a teenager.
Paris tests a noise radar to shut up loud motorcycles and cars
Residents of a suburb in Paris, France have had enough of motorcyclists revving their engines for fun and are planning to install a "noise radar" to bring an end to the practice. The box of tricks can measure noise levels, record the precise position of an offending vehicle, and even issue fines.
Chevy Bolt vs. Volt
Despite having similar names and a similar reliance on electricity, the Chevy Bolt and Volt are not at all the same car. To highlight the differences between these two vehicles, we compared them across several categories, allowing us to get a feel for the technology and features driving each model.
The evolution of NASA’s moon buggy is even wilder than where it landed
To this day, the thought that we've driven a vehicle on the moon is truly mind-boggling. The feat wasn't accomplished easily, however, nor was it without its hiccups. Here, we delve into the thought behind the Lunar Roving Vehicle, aka the moon buggy, and how it quickly came to fruition.
Younger motorists may be banned from night driving in U.K. safety push
The U.K. is looking into the idea of banning newly qualified motorists from driving at night in a bid to boost safety on its roads. Other measures could include a minimum period for learning to drive and banning passengers under a certain age from traveling with young drivers.
How the furious pace of innovation has sculpted the world’s fastest motorcycles
The technology that powers modern MotoGP race bikes isn't just inside of them -- it's everywhere. Literally every single part of the bike, from the brake pad coating to the shape of the gas tank, is painstakingly designed to make the rider go faster.
Tesla to cap charging at busy Supercharging stations at 80%
Tesla will be updating some of its supercharger stations to impose limits on how much a car can be charged in a single period. The new limits will allow Tesla users to only charge up to 80% at busy supercharger stations in order to reduce queues and wait times. The changes apply to 17% of stations.
Audi of America president abruptly resigns after just six months on the job
Audi of America President Mark Del Rosso is stepping down after less than six months at the helm. Audi has not provided any specifics as to why Del Rosso is departing so suddenly, or whether it was his choice to step down. Current Executive Vice President and COO Cian O’Brien will fill the role on an interim basis.Â
The best auto diagnostic tools for 2019
Sometimes called dongles, the best car adapters will diagnose what's wrong under the hood while help you keep tabs on your family and routine maintenance.
The coolest police cars from around the world
Not every police car is created equal. It's true, most cops drive the same thing -- a Ford Explorer or a Dodge Charger, in many cases -- but law enforcement agencies sometimes think outside the box. That's when things get really wild. Here are some of the coolest and most unexpected police cars to date.
Serious, funny, and controversial: Every car commercial from Super Bowl 53
Advertising during the Super Bowl costs a small fortune; analysts peg the cost of a 30-second commercial at about $5 million. An immense amount of work goes into creating ads that are anything except for forgettable. From funny to controversial, here are the car commercials that aired during Super Bowl LIII.
Finding the ‘blind spots’ in autonomous vehicle artificial intelligence
Researchers from MIT have been looking at the differences between how autonomous systems learn in training and the issues that arise in the real world. They have created a model of situations in which what an autonomous system has learned does not match actual events that occur on the road.
Sibling rivalry: 2019 BMW Z4 takes on the 2020 Toyota Supra
BMW and Toyota formed an unlikely partnership to develop a sports car platform. BMW's variant made its debut as the Z4; Toyota used the architecture to build the fifth-gen Supra. Here, we're looking at performance, design, tech, and pricing to spot the differences and the similarities between the two.
How a village in Italy caught 58,000 speeding drivers in just 10 days
A tiny village in northern Italy knew it had an issue with cars and bikes speeding through it, but data from a newly set-up speed camera left its residents utterly gobsmacked. In the first 10 days alone, the camera recorded more than 58,000 speeding offenses, with half of all vehicles traveling too fast.
Michigan’s former transportation chief has some advice for wannabe smart cities
Kirk Steudle, the former director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, knows a thing or two about building smart cities. Speaking with Digital Trends before his retirement, Steudle shares with us what cities need to do if they want to get smarter.
Tesla raises prices and simplifies options on Model S and Model X
Tesla is making changes to its offerings of the Model S and Model X. The lower-range 75D models will increase in price, while the higher-range 100D models will decrease in price. Fewer options for the interiors and configurations will be offered in the future in order to streamline production.
Tesla drivers in N. America will soon be able to put lane changing on autopilot
Tesla's Navigate on Autopilot feature, which goes live tonight, will assist drivers by guiding the car from the on-ramp to the off-ramp of a highway, including making suggestions for lane changes and navigating highway interchanges. The speed of the lane changes is set by driver preferences.
How to complete the “Lumberjack” skill in Forza Horizon 4
Figuring out how to complete the Lumberjack skill in Forza Horizon 4 isn't as simple as it may seem because it doesn't involve what you would expect from its name. Here's how to perform it, as well as the spots in the game where you'll be able to do so quickly.
‘Seasons Simulator’ throws snow and mud at celebrities in ‘Forza Horizon 4’
Forza Horizon 4 releases early next month -- and even earlier if you bought the Ultimate Edition, and you can watch celebrities play it as they brave the elements on Mixer today. Xzibit, Jason Derulo, and more will have to endure snow, rain, mud, and heat as they race in the game.