Obsessive attention to detail makes the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo faster on track
The Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo is the latest in a line of Ferrari race cars stretching back to the company's founding. Ferrari engineers spent 18,000 hours tweaking the car's aerodynamics for improved performance. Ferrari is also launching an updated 488 Challenge race car for its one-make series.
Nissan unveils its next-gen technology, including a virtual reality passenger
Nissan rolled out some new tech for the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, headlined by a dual-motor electric all-wheel drive system. Nissan is also continuing work on so-called "invisible-to-visible" tech. The all-wheel drive system is confirmed for production, but the other tech may not be commercially viable.
2020 Aston Martin Vantage AMR first drive review: Row your own
The 2020 Aston Martin Vantage AMR brings a manual transmission back to Aston's lineup. While automated gearboxes are proliferating in sports cars, the Vantage reminds us of the joys of self shifting. Aston Martin Vantage AMR production is limited to 200 units, but the manual will be available after that.
AdaSky uses military thermal imaging tech for self-driving cars
Israeli startup AdaSky plans to introduce a new type of sensor into the mix for driver-assist systems and self-driving cars. AdaSky's thermal imaging sensor relies on the heat radiated by people and objects. It's a 24/7 solution that will work in conditions that might blind other sensors, AdaSky claims.
Hyundai develops a cruise control that learns to drive like you
Hyundai is using machine learning to analyze a human driver's behavior. This will let drivers fine-tune the responses of adaptive cruise control, according to Hyundai. The automaker believes this tech will act as a stepping-stone to fully autonomous cars. Hyundai is already working with Aptiv on that.
2020 Subaru Crosstrek gets more tech and a slight price bump
The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek returns for the new model year largely unchanged. Subaru has added a rear seat reminder feature, and EyeSight driver assist tech is now standard on more trim levels. Subaru also bumped up the price by $250 for the standard Crosstrek, and $185 for the Crosstrek Hybrid.
Audi grounds flying taxi project as it rethinks Airbus partnership
Audi is having second thoughts about a partnership with Airbus to develop a flying taxi. The goal of the project was to develop a vehicle that could transition from driving to flying. Several other automakers remain interested in flying taxis, despite many unanswered questions about the technology.
VW’s electric ID.3 will talk to you using lights straight out of Knight Rider
Volkswagen wanted its ID.3 electric car to have more personality, so it equipped the hatchback with an LED strip that relays information to the driver. The ID.3 is the first in a family of Volkswagen electric cars based on the new MEB platform, but it's unclear if all cars will have the light feature.
Apple’s hometown will use Via ridesharing to supplement public transit
Apple's hometown of Cupertino, California, has tapped Via to provide so-called "on-demand public transit." Via ridesharing vans will operate within the city and to a nearby commuter rail station. Via claims its app-based ridesharing service will provide greater flexibility than traditional buses.
