We all know synthetic motor oil normally lasts somewhere between 3000 to 5000 miles, and that drivers should get an oil change after every three to four months. But there is a new oil, Mobil 1 Annual Protection, that comes with a pretty bold claim: ExxonMobil guarantees its engine oil will last for 20,000 miles […]
Read MoreVolkswagen Group and Hyundai are the first automobile companies to partner with Aurora Innovations, the brain-child of former Google self-driving car espert Chris Urmson. VW and Hyundai aim to each have Aurora-powered vehicles commercially available by 2021, with testing beginning as early as this year. The long-term goal is one day have autonomous fleets that […]
Read MoreElon Musk might be the closest we have to Steve Jobs these days when it comes to a showman capable of effectively marketing products. Recently, Musk paired Tesla’s new semi truck and second-generation Roadster in a whirlwind of an event featuring all the usual Tesla tricks. It was a major hit across social media, and […]
Read MoreRecently, the Koenigsegg Agera RS smashed the record for the world’s fastest production car. Driven by factory driver Niklas Lilja, the car reached a top speed of 284.55 miles per hour on a closed section of public road in Pahrump, Nev. During its first run, when the Koenigsegg faced more uphill than downhill, it reached a […]
Read MoreIt appears electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes will soon be the norm. Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, has developed an all-electric school bus, which is scheduled to be distributed in the United States in 2019. The Saf-T-Liner C2 Electric Bus from Daimler subsidiary Thomas Built Buses will feature a range of 100 […]
Read MoreRenault and a group of students from the Central Saint Martins art and design college in London have teamed up to create the “Car of the Future.” The French car manufacturer recently held a contest for designing a futuristic car that focused on the company’s points for its future fleet: electric power, autonomous driving, and […]
Read MoreBollinger Motors has garnered a lot of attention ever since announcing it would be building an all-electric utility vehicle with a range upwards of 200 miles. However, everyone has been relatively in the dark since the initial announcement, leading some to become skeptical in regards to how the all-electric, half truck half jeep was coming […]
Read MoreIn the world of automotive design, carbon fiber has played a major role in reducing vehicle weight. Wheels using carbon fiber in their construction have been around for a while, but until now these wheels were made with carbon-reinforced resin. German automaker Porsche claims to be the first to produce ultra-light wheels made with braided carbon fiber. A […]
Read MoreTesla has announced that it plans to address one of its major issues, which is creating more convenient Supercharger stations in bustling cities. In order to do this, Tesla aims to develop smaller Supercharger stations, which it will initially roll out in Boston and Chicago. It is worth noting that because the city Superchargers will […]
Read MoreBritish automaker Jaguar Land Rover has become the latest company to bet on the future of electric vehicles. In fact, the company recently announced that all of its new cars will come equipped with an electric powertrain beginning in 2020. The announcement from the automaker, owned by India’s Tata Motors, comes shortly after Volvo and […]
Read MoreRecently, the students of team WARR set a new speed record, hitting 201 miles per hour at the Hyperloop Pod Competition. Their record didn’t hold up long however, as Elon Musk’s Tesla-branded Hyperloop pod reached 220 mph earlier this week, taking place on the same .8-mile-long SpaceX test track. While impressive, neither pod is close […]
Read MoreResearchers at the US Army Aberdeen Proving Ground Research Laboratory have discovered a new high-strength aluminum alloy which could prove to be pertinent to the future of hydrogen fuel becoming a viable option. When testing the alloy, researchers found pouring water over its surface created a bubbling reaction and produced hydrogen gas. Of course, this reaction is extremely unique […]
Read MoreThe 2018 Leaf will reportedly be priced from $29,995 for a base model S to $36,200 for a top-level Leaf SL. This means the Nissan Leaf will be approximately $5,000 to $7,000 less than its competitors, the Tesla 3 and Chevy Bolt. However, while the new Leaf will be cheaper compared to similar vehicles in […]
Read MoreIt’s a very poorly kept ‘secret’ that Apple has been working on self-driving vehicle technology, like most every other major tech company and car manufacturer. Now, Apple CEO Tim Cook has hinted that the company’s autonomous systems will be for more than just self-driving cars. “[Autonomous] systems can be used in a variety of ways,” Cook […]
Read MoreIn an effort to a world leader in sustainable energy, France is pondering the idea of banning the sale of all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040. France’s minister of ecological and solidarity transition, Nicolas Hulot, stated, “We are announcing an end to the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040. Our [car]makers have […]
Read MoreNew York’s MTA Delays have become a major issue, so much so that Governor Andrew Cuomo was forced to declare a state of emergency in June. Now, a $20 million MTA plan is being implemented, which includes a simple yet effective solution… Directional floor mats. Passengers will no longer wander around aimlessly thanks to the arrows […]
Read MoreAutomotive startup Pearl, which boasted plenty of tech talent lifted from Apple, is shutting down. The news comes merely a year after the small company came out of stealth mode, responsible for a sleek backup camera called RearVision. The $500 backup camera looked extremely promising, easily attachable to a vehicle’s license plate, wireless, and seemingly […]
Read MoreWhere were all the autonomous transportation options back when I was in school? This fall, students attending the University of Michigan will have the ability to ride a driverless shuttle bus, which will run a two-mile route between the Lurie Engineering Center and the North Campus Research Complex on Plymouth Road. Developed by French startup […]
Read MoreFranceInfo has announced that France has grand aspirations for high-speed TGV trains in the future. By 2023, the country aims to have the TGV trains running, with train operator SNCF to have a prototype ready for testing by 2019. The high-speed TGV trains will cruise faster than 200 mph, equipped with sensors and an automatic braking system, are […]
Read MoreGeneral Motors is ramping up the production of its all-electric, autonomous Chevy Bolts. In fact, the company has announced it recently completed production on an additional 130 more self-driving Bolts at its Orion assembly plant in Michigan. The new vehicles feature updated self-driving tech which comes courtesy of GM’s collaboration with San Francisco-based autonomous vehicle […]
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