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Volvo Let a Hamster Steer One of Its TrucksSep 16, 2013 - in News
Volvo demonstrates easy handling of its Dynamic Steering system.
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BMW Inspired by Smartphones to Use Gorilla Glass in HybridAug 10, 2013 - in News
BMW will be using Gorilla Glass in its upcoming i8 hybrid sports car.
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UK to Test Driverless Cars by End of This YearJul 17, 2013 - in News
Cars use sensor system to ensure safe distances from other cars and objects on the road.
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Parrot Asteroid Smart Review: Android In Your Car's Dash?Jul 9, 2013 - in Reviews
Parrot combines Android 2.3 with a double-DIN head unit to create an advanced infotainment system for automotive enthusiasts. We hook it up in two difference vehicles, side-load apps, root it, and let you know whether it's worth the $600 Parrot is asking.
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Mercedes-Benz Demos Smartphone-based Navigation at I/OMay 17, 2013 - in News
Not quite a Google car... yet.
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A Look at Cadillac's ELR, GM's Response to TeslaFeb 12, 2013 - in News
Cadillac makes the case for the ELR electric luxury coupe - and wants to compete with Tesla.
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Ford to Build Biometric Sensors as Driver Assistance SystemJan 22, 2013 - in News
Ford believes it has identified the next big thing in driver assistance programs.
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Cadillac Debuts Volt-Derived ELR Coupe with 207 HPJan 16, 2013 - in News
General Motors has unveiled the production version of the Cadillac ELR, which is based on the platform of the Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Volt, but comes in a more luxurious, sexier and presumably much more expensive package.
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Google Patents Autonomous Vehicle UIJan 15, 2013 - in News
Google was granted the rights to a user interface for its autonomous vehicle technology.
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Cadillac CUE: Why a Touch Screen is Not Always a Good IdeaJan 6, 2013 - in News
Cadillac has one of the fanciest car entertainment system on the market today. It's called CUE, short for Cadillac User Experience, and there is a good reason why you may want to pass on this system.
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Test Drive: Buick Verano T - Gone in 6 SecondsDec 30, 2012 - in News
Buick is exploring its sport edge: Following the Regal T and GS, there is now the Verano T, which packs 250 hp and a 6-speed manual. Buick thinks it's an alternative to the fancy Acura ILX. Here's what we think.
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U.S. Regulators Propose Black Boxes for All CarsDec 27, 2012 - in News
US regulators have proposed that new cars be fitted with black box devices.
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Infiniti JX35: One Step Away From the Self-Driving CarDec 15, 2012 - in News
If you love technology, then this could be the most interesting family car yet.
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Chevy Spark EV More Powerful Than Gasoline VersionDec 14, 2012 - in News
Chevrolet's Spark minicar may not have been showered with positive reviews so far, and it may not exactly create the kind of enthusiasm it needs to succeed.
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Audi Integrates TI Jacinto 5 Processor in Next Car InterfacesDec 12, 2012 - in News
Texas Instruments said that Audi has selected its automotive infotainment processors for integration in its next-generation vehicle user interfaces.
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Volvo's First Self-driving Cars Scheduled for 2014Dec 4, 2012 - in News
The car will do the driving in heavy traffic.
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Brabus Transforms Mercedes Into High Tech Office, LoungeSep 4, 2012 - in News
Brabus creates the ultimate mobile mancave.
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Opel's Futuristic EV Concept is Full of AwesomeSep 2, 2012 - in News
Opel unveils its experimental Electric Vehicle concept.
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BMW M6 Test Drive: Ludicrous Speed and Power for $122KAug 30, 2012 - in News
If you are fortunate enough to have at least $114,000 to spend on a car, preferably a convertible, the recently released 2012 BMW M6 is an obvious candidate for your shopping list.
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Google Self Driving Cars Top 300,000 MilesAug 10, 2012 - in News
Google has launched an impressive statistic showing that its self-driving cars have now covered more than 300,000 miles, and have not been involved in a crash when under computer control.
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Toyota Trademarks Inductive Charging, Touch Panels NamesJul 31, 2012 - in News
Touch and is definitely making its way much deeper into cars. Car and Driver spotted two trademarks submitted by Toyota that hint toward touch-sensitive panels as well as inductive charging features.
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GM Developing WiFi Direct-based Pedestrian DetectionJul 29, 2012 - in News
P2P wireless technology is being explored to help people brake in time to avoid accidents.
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Kia UVO: Mainstream Infotainment In The 2012 SoulJul 18, 2012 - in Reviews
Kia and Microsoft come together to bring you UVO, a Windows Embedded Automotive-based infotainment system. We spent a week with Kia's 2012 Soul, armed with UVO, and have a full run-down of what we did and didn't like about the mainstream tech package.
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SYNC With MyFord Touch: Automotive Infotainment For AllMay 30, 2012 - in Reviews
Automotive infotainment systems are becoming smarter, and more powerful, featuring some of the same hardware as popular smartphones and tablets. It's time to apply our own unique analysis to technology finding its way into the automotive segment.