Connected Car
Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer concept is a 4WD plug-in hybrid
It features torque splitting and all-wheel control for improved performance.
Automakers are hiring more people, despite automation robots
An analysis finds 11 of 13 publicly traded automakers grew staff since 2013.
Ford details how and why it will revitalize Detroit train station
Hub of transportation's past will help create transportation's future.
Audi expands Traffic Light Information system, now in 10 U.S. cities
Audi continues to expand its Traffic Light System telematics program, adding Phoenix and Kansas City, Kan. That brings the number of U.S. cities where the vehicle-to-infrastructure technology is available to 10, with more than 2,250 intersections wired for the capability.
Volvo and GM team with Amazon for in-car deliveries
Volvo and GM are the first automakers to pair their vehicles with a new service from Amazon that lets owners have their packages delivered inside their cars, without them having to be there.
Ford’s new SmartLink plug-in modem brings older models up to snuff
A new device will allow millions of older-model Ford vehicles to be upgraded to include the same connectivity perks found in newer vehicles. The FordPass SmartLink device will enable features like a 4G LTE WiFi hotspot, smartphone integration of key fob features like remote engine start, lock and unlock, vehicle health and security alerts, and vehicle location tracking.
Goodyear rolls out moss-filled tire that releases oxygen
The Oxygene is a photosynthesis tire, 3D-printed, that makes electricity.
Byton autonomous EV to debut at CES
Byton says it will sell its intelligent vehicle in the U.S. in 2020.
Avis tests fully connected fleet of 5,000 rental cars in Kansas City
Avis will link 5,000 rental cars wirelessly to the internet and each other in Kansas City
Hyundai partners with tech startup Smartcar to expand mobility apps
Partnership with Silicon Valley-based startup Smartcar opens up mobile apps ecosystem for Hyundai's entire 2018 lineup.
HERE's Real-Time Traffic pools live data from Audi, BMW Mercedes cars
The car companies are all part-owners of HERE.
BMW, IBM team up to connect cars via CarData cloud network
It could help your independent repair shop.
Americans trust tech companies more than automakers on self-driving cars
Baby Boomers (mostly) aren't on board.
Michigan installing technology on I-75 to let vehicles and road talk to each other
It's among the first V2I projects of this scale in the country.
SmartLink will turn your old Ford into a vehicle with Wi-Fi | Autoblog Minute
Ford SmartLink adds Wi-Fi connectivity to most Ford and Lincoln models from 2010-2016.
BMW thwarts car thief by remotely locking him in a 5 series
Bad boys, whatcha gonna do when BMW comes for you?