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Mercedes MBUX Update Lets You Control Smart Home Devices With Your Voice

Mercedes MBUX Update Lets You Control Smart Home Devices With Your Voice

The complimentary service is available now.

By Anthony Alaniz Sep 21 2023

Ducati And Lamborghini Demonstrate Connected Rider And Driver Tech

Ducati And Lamborghini Demonstrate Connected Rider And Driver Tech

Connected vehicles can help drivers and riders avoid crashes, say proponents.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut Sep 19 2023

Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 Promises All-Season Performance For North America

Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 Promises All-Season Performance For North America

The ultra-high-performance tire features a new tread design, compounds, and construction versus the outgoing All-Season Plus.

By Christopher Smith Sep 15 2023

Prime Video, Zoom Calls Now Available On Android Auto And Google Built-In

Prime Video, Zoom Calls Now Available On Android Auto And Google Built-In

Google is also expanding its support for digital car keys.

By Anthony Alaniz Sep 14 2023

Automakers Are "Terrible" When It Comes to Personal Data And Privacy: Study

Automakers Are "Terrible" When It Comes to Personal Data And Privacy: Study

The Mozilla Foundation study claims that 84 percent of car companies share data with third parties, among other things.

By Mark Webb Sep 12 2023

BMW Heated Seat Subscription Is Dead Due To Low Acceptance Rate

BMW Heated Seat Subscription Is Dead Due To Low Acceptance Rate

The company will still offer subscriptions for other software and service-related products.

By Anthony Alaniz Sep 07 2023

Tesla Launches “Autosteer On City Streets” For FSD

Tesla Launches “Autosteer On City Streets” For FSD

The feature was listed as “coming soon” for years on the company’s website.

By Iulian Dnistran Sep 06 2023

Mercedes-Benz Updating MBUX Entertainment, Nav Systems On 700K Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Updating MBUX Entertainment, Nav Systems On 700K Vehicles

The massive over-the-air update includes Dolby Atmos surround sound and Voice Assistant enhancements, among other things.

By Mark Webb Sep 03 2023

Tire Test Highlights Differences Between High-Performance Road And Race Rubber

Tire Test Highlights Differences Between High-Performance Road And Race Rubber

The new Bridgestone Potenza Race tire faces off against the Potenza Sport and Potenza RE-71RS.

By Anthony Alaniz Aug 31 2023

Toyota Sienna Gets 60-Speaker Upgrade To Become One-Off Mobile DJ Booth

Toyota Sienna Gets 60-Speaker Upgrade To Become One-Off Mobile DJ Booth

The sound system has 25,000 watts of power.

By Anthony Alaniz Aug 25 2023

UPDATE: 2024 VW Tiguan And Passat Teaser Highlights Adaptive Suspension

UPDATE: 2024 VW Tiguan And Passat Teaser Highlights Adaptive Suspension

The system can adjust the shocks' compression and rebound.

By Chris Bruce Aug 23 2023

Here's What Happens To Dead EV Battery Packs

Here's What Happens To Dead EV Battery Packs

YouTuber JerryRigEverything takes us on a tour of Li-Cycle's battery recycling facility.

By Andrew Lambrecht Aug 20 2023

2024 Ford Mustang Owner's Manual Details Remote Rev, Other New Features

2024 Ford Mustang Owner's Manual Details Remote Rev, Other New Features

Ford begins shipping the new Mustang next week.

By Anthony Alaniz Aug 15 2023

Mercedes-AMG C63, E63 Will Get V8 Back For Future Models: Report

Mercedes-AMG C63, E63 Will Get V8 Back For Future Models: Report

The vehicles would require small changes to fit the V8 engine.

By Chris Bruce Aug 09 2023

Ford Wants Mustang To Have V8 Engine For As Long As Possible

Ford Wants Mustang To Have V8 Engine For As Long As Possible

The Blue Oval hasn't picked a retirement date for the V8.

By Anthony Alaniz Jul 31 2023

Dodge Challenger Hellcat Adds Torture To High Performance Tire Test

Dodge Challenger Hellcat Adds Torture To High Performance Tire Test

Pirelli and Falken have new ultra-high-performance all-season tires on the market. Can they handle a 717-hp Hellcat?

By Christopher Smith Jul 27 2023

Toyota Built A Hydrogen-Powered Autonomous Robot To Kick Soccer Balls

Toyota Built A Hydrogen-Powered Autonomous Robot To Kick Soccer Balls

Toyota already has a basketball-throwing robot.

By Anthony Alaniz Jul 27 2023

Bentley Used Biofuel In Its Cars At Goodwood, No Engine Mods Required

Bentley Used Biofuel In Its Cars At Goodwood, No Engine Mods Required

The company says the stuff is a "straightforward replacement" for gas.

By Anthony Alaniz Jul 27 2023

Utah Pilot Program Installs GPS To Track Cars For Road Use Tax And Tolls

Utah Pilot Program Installs GPS To Track Cars For Road Use Tax And Tolls

It's a six-month pilot program for 100 motorists to evaluate the new technology.

By Chris Bruce Jul 27 2023

Hyundai N Cars To Get Lighter, Stiffer Carbon Fiber Hybrid Wheels

Hyundai N Cars To Get Lighter, Stiffer Carbon Fiber Hybrid Wheels

This is a 21-inch wheel, but the supplier is working on a massive 25-inch set.

By Adrian Padeanu Jul 27 2023

Next-Gen Mini Cooper Gets Special EV Sounds, Infotainment Modes, OTA Updates

Next-Gen Mini Cooper Gets Special EV Sounds, Infotainment Modes, OTA Updates

The circular display in the middle runs Mini's latest Mini Operating System 9.

By Angel Sergeev Jul 26 2023

Here’s Why The Audi Q6 E-Tron’s Active Headlights Won’t Be Offered In The US

Here’s Why The Audi Q6 E-Tron’s Active Headlights Won’t Be Offered In The US

Outdated Federal safety standards continue to keep US-spec vehicles one step behind the rest of the world.

By Steven Ewing Jul 25 2023

Consumers Willing To Adopt Some In-Car Subscriptions According To Survey

Consumers Willing To Adopt Some In-Car Subscriptions According To Survey

Most consumers are interested in premium features that add value or options with a free trial period.

By Mark Webb Jul 22 2023

BMW Considers Simulated Gearbox, Vibration Feedback For Future M EVs

BMW Considers Simulated Gearbox, Vibration Feedback For Future M EVs

The tech will help the car transmit what it is doing to the driver.

By Anthony Alaniz Jul 20 2023

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