Porsche’s latest GTS model adds spice to an already potent package.
Honda could celebrate its 70th birthday by introducing a successor to the well-regarded S2000 roadster. The model will be introduced in late 2018 with a 320-horsepower four-cylinder engine, according to industry rumors.
McLaren and BMW have announced they will link up to develop engines with greater output per liter of displacement and lower CO2 emissions. McLaren could use the new technology in a road car by 2020.
Saab owner National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) is building a factory in China to make electric versions of the Saab 9-3. NEVS has tried to get the electric into production since purchasing Saab's assets in 2012.
Apple CarPlay overrides a car's factory-loaded infotainment system to make driving safer and more convenient. Here's everything you about the system, including its feature set and host of third-party apps.
Porsche will introduce a second hybrid version of the new, second-generation Panamera. Rumors indicate the model will get a turbocharged V8, and it could receive the Turbo S nameplate.
A collector has commissioned the very last Rolls-Royce Phantom VII. The process of dismantling the assembly line has started, but a brand-new model built on an aluminum platform is right around the corner.
Lyft's app just got a little smarter thanks to its ability to suggest destinations based on your calendar events. What's more is the app will soon let you save more than your home and work addresses to make getting to your destination even faster.
Chevrolet’s Bolt EV is the ultimate example of modern electric transportation. It packs 238 miles of range and starts at $29,995 after incentives.
Honda and GM have expanded their hydrogen fuel cell partnership to form a new company that will make the technology more affordable at scale. The entity will be called Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM).
Volvo's first plug-in hybrid model used a diesel-electric drivetrain, but the firm is unlikely to bring it back in the near future. The main hybrid markets are the U.S. and China, where there is no need to sell diesel cars.
A recent study published by the University of Oxford, Uber might have lowered the wages of traditional taxi drivers, but it also created more work in the process. The study also showed self-employed drivers earned more.
Car manufacturers developing conditionally automated cars need to account for more than just average driver response time. Researchers found the average time for driver takeovers were fast, but the slowest responses could be too late.
Car2Go is trading in its signature Smart cars for something a little more ... robust. On Monday, the Daimler-owned carsharing service announced that it would expand its offerings to include the Mercedes GLA crossover and CLA sedan.
The next Volkswagen GTI will go hybrid, according to a recent report. The compact electric motor won't power the GTI on its own, but it will provide a power boost when needed and improve fuel economy.
The 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona was all about Cadillac, as the General Motors luxury brand achieved its first win in a top-level endurance race with its new DPi-V.R prototype race car.
Your list of excuses for skipping the most important meal of the day is growing shorter by the second, especially now that UberEats is now serving up breakfast on demand. In the UK, they're now starting the service at 7 a.m.
Toyota is taking performance seriously once again. The Japanese brand will travel to the Tokyo Auto Show to introduce two coupes that will book-end the 86, and a GTI-fighting hot hatch based on the Corolla.
All-electric motorcycles haven't hit the mainstream, but the Alta Motors RedShift ST low-slung street tracker concept could ignite interest. The ST could make your daily commute fast, silent, and way too much fun.
As per a report from the AFP, the German automaker Volkswagen will be recalling more than half a million vehicles in the U.S. due to defects that could result in fires or airbag malfunctions.
The charge was to optimize the city of Belfort's urban transportation system. The challenge was to do it quickly and without great cost. By issuing passengers ID cards, planners were better able to allocate buses efficiently using big data.
Despite laws and reports of the dangers of distracted driving, texting while driving isn't abating. A recent study of final fatal text messages shows alcohol is often involved.
In search of lucrative fares, rideshare drivers sometimes travel to more expensive cities and sleep in their cars rather than drive home. The price of flexible work hours often requires adjusting lifestyles to earn a full-time income.
The McLaren 570S GT4 will race for the first time in North America at the Continental Tire BMW Endurance Challenge at Daytona. The GT4 is based on McLaren's "entry-level" 570S supercar.
The McLaren 720S isn't supposed to make its public debut until the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March, but here it is, courtesy of a snap-happy Instagram user invited to a customer preview of the new supercar.
There are a lot of rumors surrounding the current-generation Nissan Z, but few facts. The first official details will emerge at the end of the year when Nissan previews the coupe with a close-to-production concept.
Ford will add connected features to older cars with SmartLink, a plug-in device and accompanying software package that will be available through Ford and Lincoln dealerships this summer.
Tired of convoluted and invasive backup camera systems, a team of ex-Apple engineers developed RearVision, an entirely wireless backup camera with an integrated solar panel for keeping it charged.
From 1942 to 1944 VW produced 14,265 Schwimmwagens, of which only 189 are known to exist. One of the amphibious vehicles is listed on eBay. With only 100 miles on the vehicle since restoration, the VW is ready for its next collector owner.
For $90, the Suaoki car jump-starter and portable charger gives you power for batteries both big and small. Give your car a jump with the included jumper cables or just charge your phone or other device.
Ford's next-generation GT supercar carries on the nameplate of its Le Mans-winning ancestor, the GT40, and will take on the world's fastest cars with an aerodynamic body and twin-turbo powertrain.
Mitsubishi will debut a new crossover SUV model at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, which opens March 7. Mitsubishi is now heavily focused on crossovers as it reduces the number of sedans in its lineup.
Your morning commute may not get any less stressful, but here's hoping it gets cheaper. On Wednesday, Lyft announced a series of new partnerships that allow you to use pretax dollars in order to get you to your office
The 2017 Genesis G80 gets Hyundai’s new luxury brand off to a strong start with a quiet cabin, comfort-able ride, and easy-to-use tech.
Apple supplier Japan Display is on track to be able to offer flexible LCD displays as soon as next year. Of course, this doesn't mean that the 2018 iPhone will offer a flexible display, but Japan Display does say it has a few manufacturers on board.
On Wednesday, Jaime Raczka, the head of Lyft's early-stage markets and expansion told Business Insider that the company has ambitious plans to launch in 100 new U.S. cities by the end of 2017.
Capturing infrared and visible light on a single camera sensor could open up possibilities in multiple industries, from virtual reality to automotive. Researchers added two infrared filters to an RGB sensor to overlap the data.
At the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, Digital Trends talked with Frank van Meel, boss of BMW’s M performance division, about tech, motor sports, the future of the manual transmission, and more.
The Pilot Sport 4 S attempts to dominate the UHP segment and become the new favorite of car enthusiasts the world over.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced 10 designated proving grounds for automated vehicles from a field of more than 60. The chosen sites had to show they had the ability to test vehicles safely and agree to share their findings.
Lamborghini told Digital Trends it will introduce the Huracan Performante at the Geneva Auto Show. The model will usher in a breakthrough in aerodynamic technology that has never been used on a street-legal model before.
Driving in the winter, whether downtown or across the country, is rarely easy. Luckily, we've put together a quick rundown of a few things you should do before the snow falls and your car veers off the side of the road.
Jeep is coming off a banner 2016 and heads into 2017 with three planned product launches and a billion-dollar investment in U.S.-based assembly plants. Now seems like a pretty good time to chat with Jeep CEO Mike Manley about the company’s vision.
Volkswagen could use the iconic GTI nameplate on a battery-electric hot hatch. Likely based on the production version of the I.D. concept, the new model might get all-wheel drive.
California-based, China-backed startup Faraday Future is on a mission to take down Tesla. From its production in Nevada to racing against Jaguar, here's everything you need to know about this mysterious automaker.
Many cities around the world are now trying out autonomous shuttle buses offering members of the public short trips along predefined routes. Paris is the latest, using locally made "EZ10" electric buses with a top speed of 12 mph.
Nobody likes getting a speeding ticket, but these gadgets can help. Check out our picks for the best radar detectors on the market, from the likes of Valentine One, Escort, and Whistler.
Business Insider is reporting that Faraday Future has only amassed 60 pre-orders for its $180,000 FF91 production car. Without significant changes financially or structurally, Faraday may not have a Future.
Subaru will travel to the Geneva Auto Show to introduce the 2018 Crosstrek. Based on the all-new Impreza, the next Crosstrek will be lighter than the current model, and it might once again offer a hybrid drivetrain.
If you were hoping that your Tesla would be the last car you'd ever buy, Tesla's CEO has a message for you -- it's not. At least, not if you want to stay up to speed with the latest updates and innovations.
Every day and long distance biker Keanu Reeves wanted to order a motorcycle and ended up co-founding a custom performance cruiser company. Each bike is built to order for the buyer's ride comfort and performance preferences.
Three major investor-owned California utility companies submitted proposals in support of clean air mandates aimed at increasing EV adoption. Proposals included fast-charging infrastructure build-out, fleet deployments, and consumer incentives.
The 2017 Prius Prime is Toyota's most advanced plug-in hybrid vehicle ever. It features a 25-mile range in EV mode and smart features, some of which are controllable through its accompanying app.
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but there's no denying that it's fun to gawk!
Apple is to Tesla what Google is to Uber -- at least, when it comes to employee migration. On Friday, Amit Singhal became the latest bright mind to bid adieu to Google and bonjour to black cars.
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.
Ford has revealed the updated 2018 Mustang Convertible. Like the coupe, the drop-top receives a polarizing new look, more tech features, and an available 10-speed automatic transmission.
Jaguar Land Rover is shipping virtual reality kits to dealers as a new way of showing off its latest models. The VR kits will allow customers to view life-size re-creations of the company's cars.
The NHTSA has closed its investigation into Tesla's Autopilot system. Autopilot isn't to blame for the accident that killed Joshua Brown, and the system actually reduces accidents when it's used properly.
Audi will return to the FIA World Rallycross Championship for the 2017 season. The carmaker's continued participation was in doubt after a recent reshuffling of its motor sports programs.
Shelby is celebrating the Super Snake's 50th birthday with a limited-edition model. Based on the Ford Mustang GT, the commemorative Super Snake packs a 5.0-liter V8 that produces up to 750 horsepower.
Porsche is preparing two new variants of the 911, according to British magazine Autocar. The first is an updated 911 GT3 with a 4.0-liter flat-six, and the second is a more hardcore GT2 RS with no less than 650 horsepower on tap.
Uber has agreed to pay $20 million over claims made by the Federal Trade Commission that it recruited drivers with false information about how much they could earn in the job.
Filming a solo drive in the future may no longer mean shooting video from a fixed perspective. According to the patent, the camera dolly uses information from the vehicle to move the camera in tune with the drive.
A new report finds Elio Motors has just $101,000 left in cash, and an accumulated deficit of $123 million. The company warned that it might have to cease operations if it doesn't obtain financing.
Autonomous cars haven't earned the trust of a majority of consumers, according to a new study. It found that 74 percent of Americans don't believe autonomous cars will be safe when they initially roll out.
General Motors agreed to pay a $1 million fine to the SEC related to the ignition switch scandal that began over two years ago. The SEC said GM did not disclose the ignition switch fault to accountants in a timely manner.
Volvo will allegedly introduced a new model named XC40 at the Shanghai Auto Show. The first-ever XC40 will slot at the bottom of Volvo's crossover lineup, but it won't be a Xerox copy of the XC90.
Dodge has announced it will introduce a new variant of the Challenger named Demon at the New York Auto Show. The model will be faster, lighter, and more powerful than the 707-horsepower Hellcat.
Reversible lanes, where the direction of travel changes according to the volume of traffic, could prove a bit tricky for self-driving vehicles. Amazon, however, may have found a solution.
The Tesla Model S has been out since 2012, but the electric vehicle is constantly being updated and improved. From performance to safety to self-driving tech, here’s everything we know about the luxury sedan.
Just a couple weeks after the enormous Gigafactory in Nevada began producing lithium-ion battery cells for Tesla, the car company is having the massive plant produce something else -- components for the highly anticipated Model 3.
With the latest update the company has improved upon the original design in every way.
