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MirrorLink Gains Traction With Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge SupportOct 6, 2014 - in News
The Car Connectivity Consortium's MirrorLink standard now has support for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy note Edge.
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Tesla Rolls Out New Features with v6.0 Model S Software UpdateSep 20, 2014 - in News
Tesla Motors is rolling out software version 6.0 for its Model S sedan.
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Imagination's Quest To Provide A Third Major Mobile PlatformAug 8, 2014 - in Reviews
By acquiring MIPS Technologies, Imagination hopes to build a strong platform to compete against the incumbent ARM and daunting challenger Intel on a more equal footing. We go through the company's portfolio to determine its strengths and opportunities.
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Toyota UK Spills the Beans on Apple CarPlay PlansMar 13, 2014 - in News
Looks like Toyota users can expect a CarPlay option in 2015.
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Apple's In-car Infotainment System is Only for iPhone UsersMar 3, 2014 - in News
Vroom, vroom, Siri.
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Google Maps the Top Gear Test Track with The Stig in TowJan 23, 2014 - in News
Now you can take a trip around Top Gear's famous track without setting foot outside the house.
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In Pictures: The Automotive Technology We Saw At CES 2014Jan 17, 2014 - in Picture Story
The Tom's Hardware team borrowed a Bentley Continental GT V8 and made our way to Las Vegas for CES 2014. One of our missions: check out the latest in automotive technology and preview some of the innovations you'll see in the years to come.
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Tesla Motors' Stock Finally FallsNov 8, 2013 - in News
Wall Street's favored child of the year has finally hit some rough terrain. Third-quarter earnings were meek, causing stocks to tumble 20.9 percent on Tuesday in after hours trading.
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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 Gov't Doesn't Want You Using Google Glass While DrivingAug 2, 2013 - in News
You'll have to take Glass off before you get on the road.
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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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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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Toyota Puts Brakes on EV Plans, Builds Just 100 Units of iQ EVSep 25, 2012 - in News
One of the pioneers of electric technology in cars is now reconsidering the viability of all-electric cars.
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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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Cadillac XTS: Beauty and High Tech Come in BundlesAug 22, 2012 - in News
Several weeks ago, I was given a tour of Cadillac's new Mercedes E-class fighter, the XTS sedan. Until this week, I was allowed to put some miles on the car and to learn what Cadillac's CUE entertainment system achieves in a real-world setting.