Voice, touchscreen technology receives an important update.

MyFord Touch has been a boom for Ford, enabling it to appeal to technologically-savvy drivers who prize state-of-the-art connectivity to their cell phones as well as access to detailed …

Every model year seems to offer a handful of auto trends that define the current line of vehicles sold. No car manufacturer is about to allow the competition to get a leg up, at least …

L.A. Auto Show will showcase the next generation Ford Escape.

The 2013 Ford Escape is an all-new version of the popular crossover sport utility vehicle, one that will be providing customers a unique way to open …

By Kyle Suss
As automobile manufacturers begin to harness the power of the web, mobile application developers have the unique opportunity to contribute to a new style of driving – one that keeps the driver connected …

Riiiiing! Riiiiing! It is 2:13 a.m. and you’re suddenly aroused from your sleep. You were dreaming about a phone call when you quickly realize that the phone in your bedroom has been ringing, hitting you …

Automaker leapfrogs competition with ZF-supplied automatics.

The first Chrysler built cars equipped with 8-speed automatic transmissions are now being produced, full-sized Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans. The 2012 editions of both cars will continue to …

Audio music courtesy of the world wide web.

Internet radio is a hot commodity, allowing listeners to tune in to stations from all around the world. Pandora, an Internet radio service provider launched on the web …

HLDI study reveals improved accident avoidance with Volvo SUV.
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit organization backed by the nation’s auto insurance companies, has given Volvo’s City Safety technology a thumb’s …

What’s in a word for electric vehicles.
By Harrison Card
Manufacturers’ recent push of new electric vehicles has resulted in a multitude of different levels of electric propulsion.  While the electric car has been around for over …

Company offers incentive to Raleigh expo attendees.

Taking Charge

Leviton, a global provider of electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems, has announced that the company has expanded its Evr-Green™ line of …

Family of six charging stations are certified and ready for sale.
AeroVironment, a Monrovia, Calif., technology solutions company is now six for six with Underwriters Laboratories, the independent safety testing and certification organization. AV has designed …

Dearborn, Mich. — The Ford Motor Company may not have a “walk ‘em, work ‘em” robot like Honda’s ASIMO, but the automaker is busy employing robotic technologies in many of its plants around the globe. …

By Philip Huang
Critical time to market, mandatory design features for clarity, durability and long tooling production life in access of 1 million shots were just some of the challenges for this program.
Shenzhen, China – The …

By Charles K. Green
Find Your Way Around Town
A Global Positioning Systems car navigation device is indeed a great blessing for everyone who wants easy and reliable driving directions while behind the wheel of his car. …

Only General Motors has dared to offer a hybrid system for its pickup trucks, outfitting select two- and four-wheel-drive versions of its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra with hybrid systems, rated at a respectable 20 …

The age of autonomous vehicles may be closer than you think.
We have electric cars that can be fully recharged right in your garage and there are amphibious vehicles that have been successfully deployed on lakes …

By Selena
The first time most people sit behind the wheel of an electric car, they’re a little intimidated by the control panel- tons of little buttons and gizmos could intimidate even the seasoned  …

GM’s OnStar connectivity service is the Grand Daddy of all such systems, founded in 1995 and available on many GM models. Likely, OnStar is the most recognized name in vehicle navigation and communication, but it …

Hey, parents! Is your kid listening to Howard Stern and other potty mouth talk show hosts when they take your Ford for a ride? Admit it – you didn’t raise your son or daughter to …

With the press days of the Los Angeles Auto Show behind us, the easy thing for journalists to do is to look ahead to the next big event — the North American International Auto Show …

By Jason Lancaster
While I only attended two major auto shows this year (the NY Auto Show and SEMA), I’ve noticed a growing trend towards “flat” or matte paint finishes…or vinyl wraps that are meant to …

By Stephen P. Cline
Buying a car requires research; this is certainly no secret to even novice car seekers. Pricing is the biggest issue, which is affected by many aspects. Traditionally, specifications like gas mileage, engine …

The Ford Motor Company has overhauled its engine offerings for the Ford F-150, scrapping its previous engine line up by bringing in four new to the line motors for its full-size truck family. The Super …

Chrysler is back from the dead, releasing a flurry of new products for the rest of this year and next. We already have the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee to consider and have seen photos of …

Last week, Autoblog relayed the news that Honda’s diesel engine plans were dead. That isn’t too surprising given how long the supposed roll out was delayed.
In November 2007, I published an article titled, “Your 52 …

First, a disclaimer: my wife owns a Toyota RAV4 and loves her vehicle. She drives a 2003 model and reminded me today that in the six years we’ve owned the car, it hasn’t failed us …

People who are confined to wheelchairs do not need to be confined to their homes thanks to wheelchair-accessible vans which allow them to take to the road just like everyone else.  The Braun Corporation, manufacturer …

E85 capable vehicles available today.
There is a segment of American drivers who are interested in buying a car capable of running on a strong blend of ethanol and straight gasoline. For them, utilizing a home …

Free chargers in exchange for your personal usage data.
General Motors has announced an important incentive for prospective Chevrolet Volt buyers: the first 4,400 buyers will be eligible for a 240-volt charge station, receiving home installation …

The Chrysler Group has found a way to challenge its competition even though it operates in a much smaller capital environment than do General Motors and the Ford Motor Company. Both of its competitors are …

By Jason Lancaster
Ford’s recent decision to include 911 assistance in all their Sync-equipped vehicles as a no-charge feature could very well be the beginning of the end for GM’s OnStar program. Here’s why:

1. There’s …

I am not someone who embraces all of the technological gadgets that are coming on the market today particularly pertaining to stuff added to our cars. I like to drive a car without it driving …

By Ann Smarty
Our cars are becoming chicer, more fuel efficient and safer every day, as car manufacturers search for ways to satisfy our desire for the best and the safest.

Vehicle electrification is in the news thanks to recent announcements of the planned launch of several pure electric powered vehicles including the Nissan Leaf, Fisker Karma and the Ford Transit Connect EV. Electric vehicles offer …

The two best things that have happened to the Ford Motor Company (after hiring Alan Mulally in 2006) was to hock all of its assets before the great financial crash of 2008, thereby freeing up …

Consumer Reports Shares Important Safety Tip
 

The past few days the automotive news world has been dominated by one story: Toyota’s massive recall involving nearly five million vehicles in the North American market alone.
Colossal Recall
This unprecedented …