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Inspired by jet fighter tech, the Iris HUD brings hands-free cell functions and nav to any car

The Iris is a laser HUD system that bundles smartphone connectivity, a unique navigation system, and gesture control into one device.
Nissan Murano

43 percent of car buyers think modern infotainment systems are too cluttered

According to a recent poll of 14,000 car buyers, 43 percent of participants see modern infotainment systems as overly cluttered and lacking in polish.
Kitten in Tesla Model S

Watch a stray kitten get rescued after burrowing into a Tesla’s motor compartment

A Tesla Model S owner in Austin, Texas, found an unexpected companion when he looked under his car one day -- a feral cat.
W Motors Lykan Hypersport

Abu Dhabi police enlist 770-horsepower, $3.4 million Lykan Hypersport into patrol duty

The Abu Dhabi police force has added the $3.4 million Lykan Hypersport to its fleet.
StoreDot EV charging

Israeli startup StoreDot is developing an EV battery that can charge in 5 minutes

Israeli startup StoreDot is developing a next-generation electric vehicle battery that can charge in just five minutes.
SHELBY GT350R MUSTANG

Watch the Shelby GT350R Mustang unleash 526 ferocious horsepower in this video

Ford Performance has released a new video of the Shelby GT350R Mustang running at full tilt, and it sounds mean.
magellan off road vehicle navigation pictures specs shutterstock 1693923

Magellan wants you to explore the outdoors with off-road vehicle navigation

Navigation specialist Magellan has announced a new off-road vehicle navigation platform.
Mitsuoka Roadster

Mitsuoka’s new Roadster is a stretched and lavished MX-5 for $82,615

Mitsuoka Motors has unveiled the Mitsuoka Roadster, a retro droptop based on the Mazda MX-5.
Forze VI

It ain’t fast, but the hydrogen-powered Forze VI’s Nurburgring lap time matters nonetheless

The fuel cell-powered Forze VI has unofficially broken the Nurburgring lap record for hydrogen-fueled vehicles.
Tesla Model S

Movimento’s ‘On-The-Air’ software: a vision of the truly connected car

Software management company Movimento has unveiled a new ‘On-The-Air’ automotive platform at the TU-Automotive event in Detroit.
ford announces all new sync 3 system pictures specs

Ford announces all-new Sync 3 infotainment system, but no CarPlay or Android Auto yet

Ford has announced that it will launch an all-new Sync 3 connectivity system with the 2016 Escape and Fiesta.
Ripsaw EV2

Inside the menacing cabin of the Ripsaw EV2, the apocalypse doesn’t stand a chance

Howe and Howe Technologies previewed the maniacal EV2 drift tank earlier this year, but the team is back with a newer, more luxurious version.
Rezvani Beast

Rezvani’s 500-horsepower ‘Beast’ supercar to offer Apple CarPlay connectivity

American supercar builder Rezvani has announced that its striking ‘Beast’ performance vehicle will offer Apple CarPlay connectivity in June.
Ford Focus Electric

Move over, Tesla: Ford opening up portfolio of electric-vehicle patents

Ford has announced that it will open its portfolio of electrified vehicle technology patents to other competitive automakers for purchase.
Audi Q7 interior

Audi’s sales chief believes half of value creation will be based on in-car tech by 2020

At the inaugural CES Asia event, Audi sales chief Luca de Meo spoke about how in-car electronics will become as important as performance in the future.
Chevrolet MyLink Apple CarPlay

Chevrolet announces Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity across 14 models

General Motors has announced that it will allow Apple and Android smartphone customers to connect with the brand’s ‘MyLink’ infotainment system this year.
Lamborghini Asterion

The Lamborghini Asterion may never see production, but this video will give you hope

At the recent Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este event in Italy, Lamborghini showcased the Asterion LPI 910-4 plug-in hybrid concept.
Tesla Model S P85D

Ouch! Watch Tesla’s Model S P85D snap a dyno belt with its insane torque

A new video of a Tesla Model S P85D on a dyno has hit the Internet, and the car is so powerful, it actually snaps the dynamometer’s belt.
Cadillac ATS-V

For Cadillac’s proposed ATS-V+, ‘plus’ means eight cylinders, 7.0 liters, and 505 horsepower

A new report suggests that Cadillac is developing a hotter version of the ATS-V that could feature a 7.0-liter LS7 V8.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug in Hybrid front angle

First drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid

Audi factory

With 3D printing and drone transport, Audi’s ‘smart factory’ is the workshop of the future

As cars become more and more complex, production techniques will need to evolve as well.
Honda Jade RS

Embrace the sporty: Honda introduces VTEC Turbo-powered Jade RS in Japan

Honda sells a six-seater multi-person vehicle in Asia called the Jade, and the company has just introduced a sportier Jade RS version.
Volkswagen Golf R400 prototype

When a hot hatch becomes a scorcher: see the Volkswagen Golf R400 prototype in the metal

New spy shots of a Volkswagen Golf R400 prototype have hit the interwebs.
Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 rendering

The 2016 Camaro is nearly here, but this Z/28 rendering will make you crave fast forward

The 2016 Chevy Camaro was just unveiled at an event at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park, but theoretical Z/28 renderings have already started to pop up.
DrivePromise by Edmunds app

Edmunds’ ‘DrivePromise’ app uses pictures of loved ones to keep you focused on the road

A new smartphone application called ‘DrivePromise by Edmunds’ is designed to help Apple Watch and iPhone owners stay focused on the road.
Mazda MX-5 Cup prototype

For 2016, the Mazda MX-5’s sound system is tailored for top-down driving

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 features an optional Bose sound system that is tailored specifically for open-air driving.
Ford GT prototype

A 2017 Ford GT prototype shows its sinister face in these spy photos

Spy shots of a 2017 Ford GT production prototype have surfaced online.
Toyota Supra

Fast and not frugal: Paul Walker’s Supra nets $185,000 at Mecum Auctions

The 1993 Toyota Supra Paul Walker drove in The Fast and the Furious has been sold for $185,000 at a Mecum Auctions event in Indianapolis.
2016 audi q7 first drive front angle side

First drive: 2016 Audi Q7

Top Gear

Clarkson, Hammond, and May reportedly in talks to produce ‘House of Cars’ Netflix series

A new report suggests that Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are in talks with Netflix to produce a show called ‘House of Cars.’
Lotus 2-Eleven

Lotus’ new 3-Eleven combines supercar-squashing performance with sports car prices

Lotus is planning to release a new, hardcore track vehicle called the 3-Eleven in 2016.
Ferrari spaceship

If Ferrari built a spaceship, this is what it would look like

Ferrari design director Flavio Manzoni has released several digital renderings of a new passion project, but this one doesn’t have wheels.
Toyota Hilux Revo

The invincible truck returns! Toyota Thailand teases the 2016 Hilux Revo

Toyota has released an official teaser video for the 2016 Hilux Revo, an exclusive version of the truck sold in Thailand.
2015 Subaru WRX

2015 Subaru WRX review