Last week at the MIT MediaLab, the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) held its annual conference on advanced vehicle technology. The panel included executives involved in incorporating autonomous, semi-autonomous and infotainment technologies in our cars. The panelists came from auto manufacturers (Toyota and Hyundai), professional associations (SAE), suppliers (Qualcomm), academia (MIT) and consumer advocacy […]
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced it will use Harman and Google technologies to create a new connected vehicle system that will be used by all of its vehicles across the globe. It will include an off-board system based on Harman (Samsung) technologies and an on-board system that is Android-based. The off-board system will securely manage […]
The Volvo XC40 is a compact crossover that slots just beneath the larger XC60. It’s currently available only with a gas engine, but Volvo plans to change that with the introduction of a full-electric XC40 by the end of the year. Volvo has previously stated it plans to have electric vehicles make up half of […]
The growing numbers of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are great for reducing your need to stop by the local gas station. You can charge-up while you’re out, but you’ll need an at-home charger, too. Kia is making it easier to go electric through a partnership with Amazon. This new program is designed to make […]
Those who were hoping to drive their Volvo at high speeds, which in the U.S. means finding a track, will be out of luck come next year. The automaker announced it will be limiting all its vehicles to a top speed of 112 mph starting in 2020. Volvo already has a reputation for being safety-conscious […]
Most people are quite familiar with how taxis work. They’ve been around for decades and are nothing new, especially for those who live in cities and don’t own their own vehicles. Ride-hailing is much newer and despite its increasing popularity, most people still haven’t given it a try. A recent Pew Research Center study shows […]
While we all wait on those elusive flying cars, automakers are busy trying to deliver self-driving cars. Fully autonomous cars aren’t here just yet, but features like Tesla’s Autopilot are the first steps. Tesla just took another step forward to that autonomous future with the addition of Navigate to its Autopilot technology. The existing version […]
If you are a technophile you are going to love what WayRay has in store for your next car.
The move to electric vehicles is happening slowly as consumers try to wrap their minds around the idea of driving a car you plug in instead of filling up. Part of the problem is the time it takes to get enough of a charge to go about your day, so General Motors is focused on […]