Study Says 95% of U.S. Car Miles In 2030 Will Be Shared, Electric & Autonomous
4 May 2017, 16:29 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A study published today estimates that American roads will change dramatically within the next 13 years. Electric, autonomous, and shared cars will rule
Volkswagen And Audi Sales in the USA Increased in April Thanks To MY2015 Cars
3 May 2017, 16:52 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The Volkswagen Group received the EPA's approval to sell dieselgate-affected vehicles in the USA, and this brought an increase in sales results for last month
Dodge Demon Fans Want To Raise $1 Million To Buy One And Race it Across The USA
28 Apr 2017, 14:56 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Dodge's Demon is a polarizing vehicle, but only 3,300 will be made. Some enthusiasts have decided they want to get one and share the experience. Here's the idea
Welcome to the Future: Drunk Guy Beats Up Security Robot In Parking Lot
27 Apr 2017, 14:53 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Working in security can be dangerous, and it looks like robots do not have it easier than humans. A drunk guy assaulted a robot that was surveying a parking lot
AAA Study Finds 30 Million Americans Might Buy an EV In the Next Five Years
27 Apr 2017, 14:03 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / According to a survey made by AAA, one in seven Americans would want to buy an electric vehicle as their next ride. The same proportion goes for pick-up trucks
Uber Wants To Have Flying Vehicles By 2020, Dallas and Dubai To Get Them First
27 Apr 2017, 09:06 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Uber, a company that has not strayed from controversy, wants to have "flying taxis." The objective is to have them operating in Dallas and Dubai by 2020
Man Finds Most Traffic Lights Work Using Rule From 1959, Gets Fined
26 Apr 2017, 14:15 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Intrigued by a fine for running a red light, a Swedish man who lives in the USA decided to investigate. He found out that traffic lights use a law from 1959
BMW Recalls 2017-2018 M760Li For Possible Oil Leak Issue, No Accidents Reported
26 Apr 2017, 13:36 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / BMW has announced a recall campaign for the 2017 and 2018 M760Li xDrive. Only 97 cars are affected by the issue. It is the expensive model in the BMW range
Mercedes-Benz Integrates Google Home And Amazon Alexa In MY2016 Cars And Above
26 Apr 2017, 12:11 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / American clients of certain Mercedes-Benz models will be able to ask their home assistants from Amazon or Google to start their cars with voice controls.
VW's Dieselgate Case Sentenced, Company Will Pay $4.3 Billion To U.S. Government
23 Apr 2017, 08:41 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Volkswagen's Dieselgate case was sentenced this week, and the company will have to pay $4.3 billion in fines and penalties, on top of what it owes to customers
Michigan Driver Loses Appeal Against Ticket For Idling Car In Driveway
21 Apr 2017, 16:21 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The state of Michigan does not forbid idling you car in the driveway, but a man still got a $125 ticket for it. He lost the court appeal against the fine
Several Tesla Owners Sue Company Over Autopilot Software, Claim It Is Defective
21 Apr 2017, 09:58 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A few owners of Tesla models have sued the company in a class action lawsuit that claims that the Autopilot system is defective. Three plaintiffs are named
Toyota Unveils Fuel Cell Truck Prototype, It's Quicker Than a Diesel
20 Apr 2017, 08:10 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Toyota has revealed Project Portal, a concept vehicle that demonstrates how a fuel cell drivetrain would work for a truck. It can drive 200 miles on hydrogen
2017 Subaru Impreza Recalled In North America Over Fuel Issues, It May Stall
18 Apr 2017, 16:33 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / North American winter fuel seems to be problematic for the 2017 Subaru Impreza, which will get recalled for a ECU reflash to prevent potential stalling issues
Mercedes-Benz Might Not Sell Diesels In The USA, MY2017 Cars Not Approved by EPA
14 Apr 2017, 11:20 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Mercedes-Benz is undecided whether to continue pursuing its diesel engine offering on the American market. Its MY2017 diesels have not been approved by the EPA
VW U.S. Launches Six-Year Bumper-To-Bumper Transferrable Warranty Program
14 Apr 2017, 08:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Volkswagen wants to tempt SUV buyers to its Atlas and Tiguan models, which get the longest warranty offered in the USA for this class. It is also transferrable
Lawsuit Claims FCA's Monostable Shifters Are Defective
13 Apr 2017, 17:07 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A woman from San Antonio has filed a lawsuit against FCA targeting the design of their monostable gear selectors. She was hurt by her vehicle in her driveway
8-Year-Old Kid Learns To Drive On YouTube, Goes To McDonald's And Doesn't Crash
13 Apr 2017, 16:39 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / An eight-year-old boy learned how to drive on YouTube. He took his sister to McDonald's drive-through in their parents' car. Witnesses report flawless driving
U.S. Bugatti Chiron Doesn't Escape The Federalized Bumper Nightmare
12 Apr 2017, 14:18 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Federal norms applied in the USA oblige automakers to sell cars with bumpers that respect certain restrictions. Bugatti' Chiron makes no exception, this is it
Ram Unveils Two Special Editions of the 1500, Describes Them As Factory-Custom
10 Apr 2017, 13:43 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Ram has developed two special editions of the 1500 pickup truck. They are called Sublime Sport and Rebel Blue Streak, and they are boldly configured