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Future of driving - heads up on headlights
Hard to follow the road while driving at night? Your future car will know what's ahead and adjust your headlights for you More »
1000 intelligent vehicles will roam Europe
In a massive show of cooperation between car makers, researcher, universities and other organizations, more than 1000 vehicles equipped with advanced intelligent driver assistance technologies will be tested throughout Europe over the next year More »
Plug in car
Green jobs, energy management, and the future of the automobile: someday, the plug-in car will be the largest appliance in the house, says Google energy and climate change initiatives director More »
GPS will warn drivers about curves
A new feature Nissan has tested is a GPS-based warning device that will alert drivers to excessive speeds going into curves More »
Onstar gets tougher on car thieves
OnStar announces Remote Ignition Block, a new device to stop thieves in their tracks More »
Microsoft in the drivers seat
Auto manufacturers' financial woes offer opportunities for Microsoft to play a bigger role in driver assistance technologies More »
Ford SYNCing with the future
Ford's 'Ecoboost' engine may be something of an oxymoron but they're moving ahead with their leading edge telematics and voice recognition user interface More »
Info super highway on the highway
Amid safety concerns, internet access is coming to cars. Cadillac's built in service in its CTS model is one way, using your iPhone is another More »
Sprint and Ford team up for productivity
A just-announced agreement between Sprint and Ford means that Ford’s new 2009 F-Series and E-Series vehicles will be the ultimate in automotive workplace connectedness and productivity tools More »
Driving to Washington
Now all three CEOs of the big three U.S. automakers have decided to drive to Washington for their big salvation meeting. A cynical ploy or an act of contrition? More »
Luxury cars – the rich and the recession
Looks like the near rich are cutting back, but for the really rich it's a matter of image More »
Transformer cars for traffic congestion
This morning there's just you driving to work. In the evening there'll be friends or family. Suppose you could adapt your vehicle to suit either one? More »
Fuzzy logic on car tire danger
If the age of the tires on your car is so important you'd think this information would be easy to get, but you'd be wrong – maybe fatally so More »
Hondas and Porsche shine in car quality
New report from J.D. Power shows improved 2008 car quality More »
The new automobile dream machine
You walk out of your house with your cell phone-like wonder-technology in your hand. Plug it into your car and all the connectedness of home is at your disposal More »
List of technologies in cars
Under development or already available More »
Motor World - a Middle East city about cars
Another spectacular development is on the boards in the Persian Gulf – a sort of Disney world of car dealerships and family entertainment More »
Never mind Rolex - get a fake Ferrari
Remember "psst .. wanna buy a Rolex cheap?" Now it's fake Ferraris More »
Bulletproof, bombproof BMW X5
Irish gang uses bulletproof, bombproof BMW X5 to taunt rivals More »
Canada - U.S. car import conspiracy?
BMW and Mercedes are named in a lawsuit over preferential treatment of imports to Canada More »
Horsepower Vs green in Detroit
With global warming, pollution and environmental dread all over the news it's interesting to see how it's all being reflected in what is, arguably, the world's premier auto show More »
World’s cheapest car arrives
Jan. '08 - It was promised, and now its here, the world's cheapest car and the chance of auto ownership for millions around the world More »
A heads up on 2008 cars and driving
On New year's day, 2008, Drivers.com took a quick scan of the landscape ahead for drivers, driving and automobiles More »
So you bought a lemon?
A 'lemon law' might be your only solution if your new car constantly needs repair More »
CES focus on hi-tech car
If you're interested in electronic wizardry in the automobile, the upcoming Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas is the place to be, and BMW have a treat for you More »
The web in your car
Cars are about mobility, and so is mobile internet access. When will the two come together? More »
Cheapest car in the world
At an anticipated US$2,500, India's Tata Motors plans to launch the "world's cheapest car" next year. Its closest competitor costs about $4,000 More »
Mazda's 4000 lost cars
Mazda says it will scrap all 4700 of the cars from the ship that foundered at sea this year. Even the undamaged ones will not be sold as used. More »
Power crazy, but street legal
In an incongruous world of soaring fuel costs and environmental concerns, the Saleen S7 super sportscar thumbs its nose at all muscle car competitors More »
Cars - a buyers market
In 2005, 65 million cars were manufactured but only 55 million were sold, according to a major consulting firm, so now dealers and automakers need to look to parts and service for profits More »
The auto boom in China
With over 1000 exhibitors, just about everybody showed at China's biggest auto show ever. More »
Do you know your car's true identity?
Identity theft has a new wrinkle. That car you are driving might not be what you think it is, and the difference could end up costing you thousands of dollars. The new scam is called "VIN cloning." More »
Buying a stolen vehicle
They're not criminals, but they wound up trying to hide a stolen vehicle from police More »
SUVs offer so many disadvantages
A former race champion and long time driver trainer, columnist Gary Magwood offers numerous reasons why not to buy an SUV. More »
Defending your car--commonsense to hi-tech
Someone wants your new car (or maybe your old one) and they don't intend to pay for it. Car thieves are enterprising but there are many ways to fend them off, including some fancy new technology. More »
New book brings SUV controversy to the boil
SUVs have been the subject of hot debate for years, but a new book released this month threatens to bring things to a head. More »
Independent mechanics to get codes to diagnose your car
Up to now, the codes that allow mechanics to use computers to diagnose your car's mechanical status were restricted to dealerships. Soon they'll be on the Internet. More »
Almost edible! Toyota's ES Cube
It weighs just 1,600lbs (about 730 kg) and looks a little like a Honda Insight, But the ES Cube is very different, and it’s real! More »
What's your honesty quotient?
A new study shows a high percentage would commit insurance fraud, likely raising the cost of car insurance. More »
Myths abound on correct tire inflation
Play it safe! This article discusses several myths, and proper ways to treat vehicle tires. More »
Extended warranties ... and what they entail
Overview of the extended warranty concept, what to look for, and to watch out for. More »
Faulty tire saga picks up steam
U.S. legislators question delays in informing the public about suspected defects in millions of Firestone tires. More »
Firestone recall: certain tires may be dangerous
Heat may be the cause of some tire failures in the USA; here are the steps to take if you own these tires. More »
Auto theft: a global problem
Effective anti-theft designs and other measures against car theft are changing the way thieves operate. More »
Gizmos put squeeze on 12-volt system
The electrical system of today's cars can barely cope with the proliferation of gadgets and gizmos on board. More »
Cars the car thieves like
Is your car among the Top 10 favored by car thieves? More »
Auto show about vehicles or information technology?
At the 2000 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, visitors saw more information technology than ever before, including "the perfect in-car office, opera house, and stock exchange." More »
Ford Model T chosen as car of the century
An international jury has named Ford's Model T the "Car of the Century." More »
Car design: a trend to ugly?
Ugly, if you didn't already know it, is in. That's the word from the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show. More »
After 50 years, aluminum cars are back
The trend to "aluminum-intensive cars" is being pushed by a demand for fuel economy and environmental friendliness. More »
Where it all began: the spiritual center of Motown
An enthusiastic driver reflects on the technical innovations responsible for our industries and everyday lifestyles by taking a trip to the Henry Ford Museum. More »
