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‘By your command!’ As it turns out, we’re happy to obey robots

Drivers obey the robots because unlike humans, they can't be reasoned with, bribed or distracted. Run the light and you might get a ticket. Or arrested.

Emerging Tech News

February 28, 2014

The guy behind the Tron lightcycle also designed the Lotus C-01 (can you tell?)

Lotusforums.com has released photos and a bit of information regarding the sports car maker's initial foray into the two-wheeled realm. Take a look.

Cars Reviews

February 20, 2014

Jaguar’s villianous F-TYPE Coupe ad isn’t very super, probably won’t bowl anyone over

Jaguar released its Super Bowl ad this morning. And, despite big names and budgets, the result is pretty poor.

Cars News

January 28, 2014

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Convertible FR-S / BRZ in the works? Not if Subaru can help it

Last year, Toyota rolled the slick FT-86 Open Concept onto the show floor in Geneva. The response was positive, so when is it going to hit showrooms?

Cars News

January 26, 2014

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A high-tech Harley? Inside the next generation of smarter, smaller hogs

Like a lot of motorcycle builders, Harley had a tough stretch during the Great Recession, so they took a multi-point approach to update their bikes.

Cars Reviews

December 23, 2013

Does putting a display in a motorcycle helmet make you suicidal … or safer?

Car tech seems to up the distraction quotient more each year, but on a motorcycle, a focus on the road is paramount. But tech may be about to change that.

Cars News

November 25, 2013

Meet Brutus, the heavy-duty motorcycle from British lightweight carmaker Caterham

Caterham Bikes has debuted three new machines: a burly dual-sport motorcycle and two electric bicycles unlike most anything available on the market today.

Cars Reviews

November 11, 2013

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BMW rolls out new R1200RT for open-road warriors, 160 hp S1000R for well-heeled hooligans

Cars News

November 6, 2013

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Ducati Panigale 1199 S is the next Senna tribute bike, you can’t have one

Ducati has announced their latest high-speed masterwork, the 1199 Panigale S, will get the Senna treatment and only 161 will be made, all going to Brazil.

Cars News

October 11, 2013

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BMW freshens up the all-conquering 1200 GS adventure bikes, distant locales beckon

BMW has updated its iconic 1200 GS adventure bikes that include more technology, a sharpened up look, and lots of power to get you outta Dodge.

Cars News

October 9, 2013

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Going the ‘Long Way ‘Round?’ Check out BMW’s $800 Navigator V GPS

BMW has announced a new GPS unit, the Navigator V, for use with both motorcycles and cars. The cost is $799 with an optional cradle for $100 more.

Cars News

September 30, 2013

First Drive: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Cars Reviews

September 17, 2013

From hand cranking to charging: Why Tesla’s Model S is the Model T of our time

Over 100 years ago, the Ford Model T started a revolution in transportation. Now, the Tesla Model S is doing the same thing, and it's not just because it's an EV.

Cars Features

September 14, 2013

Quick Drive: Bentley’s 2014 Flying Spur is luxury overkill at ludicrous speed

In a large group test drive, amid the hot hatches, performance sedans, pocket rockets, roadsters and pure sports machines, sat the gigantic Flying Spur.

Cars News

September 12, 2013

5 things we learned from the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Outside of the outlandish concept cars and the flash of new models, what trends caught our eye this year at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show? Here's a list.

Cars Guides

September 10, 2013

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Frankfurt 2013: Audi reinvigorates its full-size luxury offerings with new A8 and S8 models

The ‘new’ Audi A8 and S8 models are gorgeous but they aren’t really new. What is new, however, are the exteriors, interiors, and engines.

Cars News

September 10, 2013

VIDEO: Rarified Ferrari F40 and F50 hit the track for a proper thrashing

Drive journalist Chris Harris recently got the call to take two exotic Ferraris, the F40 and F50, out for some laps on a racetrack. Awesome video resulted.

Cars News

September 5, 2013

Semi + jet engine = dragstrip fan favorite, torched signage

While spectators hoot and holler, the turbine-powered semi tractor gets the crowd warmed up by injecting some excess fuel into the jet engine's intake and then setting it alight as it exits.

Cars News

September 3, 2013

5 things the auto industry can learn from Tesla

Tesla is selling electric cars as fast as they can make them. What's their secret? What can other car companies learn from Tesla to improve their products?

Cars Features

September 2, 2013

5 reasons young people are not buying cars or getting their drivers license

For thirty yeas, the number of young people not buying cars or getting a drivers license has been creeping upward. Here are some reasons why.

Cars Features

September 1, 2013

Tesla’s Elon Musk on the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf: Meh

How does Elon Musk see the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf? While he doesn't slam the cars as crap, he does call into question their performance and concepts.

Cars News

August 30, 2013

Don’t diss the Prius: The iconic hybrid is set for a big update and 55mpg

The Prius could get a style makeover but don't count on it losing it's famous lines in the deal, but several other important updates could arrive.

Cars News

August 29, 2013

5 big industries battery storage tech and solar power could change forever

Solar power and battery storage systems are beginning to emerge as a new way to power mobility. What other industries might benefit in the future?

Cars News

August 23, 2013

5 ways the Tesla Model S is changing the way we drive

The Tesla Model S is changing people's minds about driving an electric vehicle. Here are five things about the Model S that signal changes in how we drive.

Cars News

August 19, 2013

Under the gun to go digital, Honda lights up campaign to save drive-in theaters

Drive-in owners are facing an end-of-year deadline as studios leave physical film behind and fully convert to the digital distribution of movies.

Cars News

August 19, 2013

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Ho Chi Minh City traffic video calls into question all automated car technology

Should we all just buckle down, pay attention, communicate and be better drivers? Because that's all that's going in this crazy video from Vietnam.

Cars News

August 17, 2013

5 things we hope Tesla remembers to include in their ‘budget’ car

Tesla has hinted that an actual affordable and as-yet unnamed model may be in the pipeline and with a 200-mile range to boot. Here's what we want to see.

Cars News

August 15, 2013