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2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition: The Gran Turismo Car

By Anh T. Huynh published 1 May 13

Nissan let us borrow its 2013 GT-R Black Edition press car for our trip to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We were blown away by its performance, even if the car doesn't include much of the convenience-oriented tech we've grown accustomed to.

2013 Subaru Legacy Sedan: A Mid-Size Ride With Practical Tech

By Anh T. Huynh published 10 April 13

Subaru gives its Legacy a mid-life refresh with styling tweaks, a new motor, and Eyesight driving assistance technology. We spent a week with the car in the rainy Pacific Northwest to see how well Subaru's Eyesight system and Symmetrical AWD work.

A Look at Cadillac's ELR, GM's Response to Tesla

By Wolfgang Gruener published 12 February 13

Cadillac makes the case for the ELR electric luxury coupe - and wants to compete with Tesla.

2013 Infiniti JX35: Getting Us One Step Closer To A Driverless Car

By Anh T. Huynh published 30 January 13

Infiniti tossed us the keys to its 2013 JX35 crossover, loaded with driver assistance technologies that almost have the vehicle driving itself. We took it out for a week and tested all of the company's innovative extras. Which ones do you really need?

Ford to Build Biometric Sensors as Driver Assistance System

By Douglas Perry published 22 January 13

Ford believes it has identified the next big thing in driver assistance programs.

In Pictures: The Automotive Technologies We Saw At CES 2013

By Anh T. Huynh published 18 January 13

Last week was a whirlwind of news, back-room benchmarking, and hands-on experience with technology that'll become more familiar in 2013. Check out some of the driver safety and infotainment features sure to become popular in the automotive space.

Cadillac Debuts Volt-Derived ELR Coupe with 207 HP

By Wolfgang Gruener published 16 January 13

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.

Google Patents Autonomous Vehicle UI

By Wolfgang Gruener published 15 January 13

Google was granted the rights to a user interface for its autonomous vehicle technology.

Tom's Hardware Talks To Champion Rally Drivers About Technology

By Anh T. Huynh published 8 January 13

Subaru invited us out to attend the 2012 Olympus Rally, so we went and watched the race, took some pictures, and interviewed some of big names in rally racing, including Ken Block, concept director of the viral Gymkhana Five video on YouTube.

Cadillac CUE: Why a Touch Screen is Not Always a Good Idea

By Wolfgang Gruener published 6 January 13

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.

Test Drive: Buick Verano T - Gone in 6 Seconds

By Wolfgang Gruener published 30 December 12

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.

U.S. Regulators Propose Black Boxes for All Cars

By Jane McEntegart published 27 December 12

US regulators have proposed that new cars be fitted with black box devices.

Infiniti JX35: One Step Away From the Self-Driving Car

By Wolfgang Gruener published 15 December 12

If you love technology, then this could be the most interesting family car yet.

Chevy Spark EV More Powerful Than Gasoline Version

By Douglas Perry published 14 December 12

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.

Audi Integrates TI Jacinto 5 Processor in Next Car Interfaces

By Wolfgang Gruener published 12 December 12

Texas Instruments said that Audi has selected its automotive infotainment processors for integration in its next-generation vehicle user interfaces.

Volvo's First Self-driving Cars Scheduled for 2014

By Jane McEntegart published 4 December 12

The car will do the driving in heavy traffic.

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE: Technology In A Mid-Size Sedan

By Anh T. Huynh published 16 October 12

Toyota's Camry is America's best-selling mid-size vehicle. But it didn't get there by making any bold statements. We spent a week with a hybrid model to see if the car's technology could snap us awake from the boredom of an uninspired driving experience.

Toyota Puts Brakes on EV Plans, Builds Just 100 Units of iQ EV

By Wolfgang Gruener published 26 September 12

One of the pioneers of electric technology in cars is now reconsidering the viability of all-electric cars.

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track: Telematics And Infotainment

By Anh T. Huynh published 19 September 12

Hyundai takes a shot at creating a rear-wheel-drive sports car, complete with navigation, infotainment, and telematics. We spent a week with the 2013 Genesis Coupe to gauge whether its technology package lives up to its improved 348 hp Lambda V6 engine.

Brabus Transforms Mercedes Into High Tech Office, Lounge

By Tuan Mai published 4 September 12

Brabus creates the ultimate mobile mancave.

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