Cars

GM’s OnStar Future Car: 4G And A Dash Full Of Apps

As had been promised, so GM has delivered: a demonstration of what it’s like to have 4G LTE — and apps, so many apps — in your car. Angry Birds in your dashboard might help your road rage, but is it safe?


June 21, 2011
Cars

Are Rising Gas Prices One Cure For Obesity?

There may be one benefit to the rising cost of gas. It could make Americans less fat.


February 8, 2011
Entertainment

When Was The Last Time You Listened To A Cassette Tape While Driving?

According to automotive experts, the last car to be factory-equipped with a cassette deck was a 2010 Lexus. As that final model—a Lexus SC 430—rolled off a production line somewhere, a bit of our childhoods faded away. Or did it really?


January 11, 2011
Cars

Watch This Massive Australian Flood Clear An Entire Parking Lot

Queensland, Australia is in the midst of a massive flooding disaster that’s already claimed (at least) eight lives. Now, we’ve got some amazing amateur video of the flooding that shows—in horrifying glory—its full, powerful, car-moving devastation. Watch inside.


December 8, 2010
Cars

This Is Bonnie And Clyde’s Electric Car

All due respect to the Chevy Volt and Tesla Roadster, but the 1920s-inspired Takayanagi Miluira Retro EV just became my electric car of choice. Good thing it’s a one-seater, so I don’t have to share.


September 28, 2010
Cars

Your Car Doors Might Be Turned Into Batteries Soon

Electric vehicle batteries are big, heavy, and expensive. Volvo hopes to tackle all three problem with one creative solution: body panels that double as car batteries.