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 it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.
The Camperbox is an innovative product that can transform virtually any car into a comfortable bedroom in a matter of minutes, adding a foam mattress that adapts to the vehicle and provides a good night's sleep anywhere.
April 1 is the day on which you should never believe anything, especially when it comes to new tech product releases. Don't worry though, everything we've featured on our list here is total nonsense, which is what makes it funny.
British mad scientist Colin Furze likes to make things fast. His latest project is the world's fastest bumper car for Top Gear's. With a 600cc, 100-horsepower sports bike engine, it set a world record by averaging more than 100 mph.
The first seven Fast & Furious movies racked up over $500 million in damages, according to British firm Insure the Gap. That includes the destruction of over 150 cars, and 31 buildings.
Jeep has introduced six concepts that will participate in the annual Moab Easter Safari. As wild as ever, the one-off models include a hot rod, a resto-modded Grand Cherokee, and a more rugged Compass.
Rolls-Royce invited legendary British rock stars like Roger Daltry and Ronnie Wood to customize a batch of its cars, something that would have been unthinkable when these artists were in their prime.
Jaguar will meticulously restore 10 first-series E-Types in the coming months. The cars will be brought back to their original condition and sold to enthusiasts for over a quarter of a million dollars.
A Lamborghini Huracán police car will join the Italian Highway Patrol, where its performance capabilities will be put to good use delivering organs and responding to roadside emergencies.
Chevy is showcasing the fuel efficiency of its new Cruze Diesel by encouraging drivers to take a road trip. It partnered with Roadtrippers.com to show all of the places the Cruze can do on a tank of diesel.
Ram is preparing to stuff the supercharged Hellcat engine between the 1500 truck's fenders, according to a recent report. Aimed at the Ford F-150 Raptor, Ram's super-truck will make quick work of high-speed desert runs.
The deceptively minimalistic Scrooser looks like a manual push scooter until the electric impulse motor and battery pack kick in. Available in street and non-streel legal versions, the Scrooser strikes an ultra cool pose.
Bentley is back at the gigapixel game and this time, it broke its own record with a photograph that has 57.7 billion pixels. Can you find the luxury car in this photo that took 1,825 images to create?
Toyota's Australian division has turned the HiLux pickup into a real-life Tonka truck. The transformation includes six additional inches of ground clearance and a rugged new design, but the concept won't spawn a production model.
Audi will acquire Silvercar, the Texas-baded mobility company known for its airport car rentals. The move accelerates Audi's plans to get more involved in sharing services, something it's been eyeing for several years.
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.
Tesla is rolling out its 8.1 software update, which adds Autopilot features for newer cars, and some tweaks across the board. Cars built since October 2016 have lacked certain Autopilot features until now.
If you’ve recently discovered an oil reserve in your backyard, you probably have some extra cash to spend. Look no further, because we’re counting down the 10 most expensive cars in the world.
Electra Meccanica announced two new electric vehicles at the Vancouver Auto Show, the Solo R performance variant and the Tofino roadster. The variant is set up for EMV racing while the roadster is planned for delivery by 2019.
Magellan's MiVue 420 is an easy-to-use and high definition dash camera but limitations to the new safety features may have you looking elsewhere for your next co-pilot.
A new study suggests that drivers who use technology like satellite navigation (sat-nav) systems don’t benefit from memory-associated boosts to the brain because sat-navs effectively turn off parts of our hippocampus.
Faraday Future will not go forward with a purchase of land at a former naval shipyard in California for a second factory. The company still faces issues with its Nevada factory, which broke ground last year.
Enzo Ferrari's remains were the target of a planned extortion scheme, according to Italian police. A gang had planned to steal the body and demand ransom from the Ferrari family or company.
New technology is forcing Mercedes-Benz to re-think its business model. The company is investing in car-sharing programs, electric cars, connected tech, and autonomous driving features in order to become a full-fledged mobility provider.
M2K Motorsports returned to the Texas Mile with its modified Ford GT to set a new world record of just under 294 mph. The tuned, last-generation Ford GT makes over 2,000 horsepower.
Like many modern cars, the Ford GT is equipped with multiple drive modes. The GT's five drive modes change the vehicle's setup for different conditions, from wet roads to smooth, dry racetracks.
After re-inventing all of its 90-series models, Volvo is turning its attention to the mid-range 60-series cars. Lex Kerssemakers, the head of the company's North American arm, speaks candidly on the future of performance, downsizing, and coupes.
Swedish company 6/5/4 Motors refurbishes older motorcycles. They recently restored a 1968 Husqvarna 256 ski bike, a model one of the owners' fathers rode in the military.
Honda tuner Mugen is turning its attention to the world of high-performance motorcycles. It has introduced two experimental bikes named E.Rex and Shinden Roku, which are powered by powerful zero-emissions drivetrains.
A Toyota Corolla iM hatchback was turned into a 1,000-horsepower drift car for the 2017 Formula Drift season. See how this unassuming grocery getter was transformed into a fearsome racer.
Aston Martin is getting ready to re-launch its Lagonda luxury brand. The sub-division will initially rely on a sedan and a SUV to lure buyers out of Rolls-Royce and Bentley showrooms.
German Autolabs' Chris, a digital co-driver, responds to voice and gestures to help with entertainment, communication, and navigation. The product's aim is to make driving more pleasant, convenient, and human.
Acura has released its first teaser image of the redesigned TLX sport sedan that will debut at the New York Auto Show next month. Based on the Honda Civic, Acura's new entry model adopts the styling of the MDX crossover.
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is new from the ground up, with a sleeker-looking, lighter body, new engines, and more tech than ever.
Tesla has shared more information about the upcoming Model 3, including its ability to go more than 250 miles on a single charge. The Chevy Bolt competitor will also be far cheaper than the Model S, which will open the brand to new buyers.
For a limited time, you can take $5 off the already-discounted Suaoki mini air compressor, bringing the price of this portable tire pump down to $19 on Amazon. This handy tool would make a great addition to any road bag.
The next evolution of Mazda's rotary engine might develop electricity instead of pure horsepower. Patent filings and industry gossip suggest the company will use a small Wankel engine as a range extender for its first EV.
The 2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition gets the same updates as the GT-R Premium and NISMO models, but once again slots between them in terms of performance and price. Is that too narrow a niche?
The Aston Martin Rapide will be available only with an electric powertrain beginning in 2018, CEO Andy Palmer said in a recent interview. The Rapide itself is likely on borrowed time.
Audi Sport is working on expanding its lineup of performance cars in order to go global. The expansion is centered around high-riding models like the Q7 and the production version of the Q8 concept.
Following its Geneva unveiling earlier this month, the first production 2017 Honda Civic Type R will make its American debut at AutoCon in Los Angeles. It will also come to the east coast for the New York International Auto Show in April.
The new Huracán Performante is officially the fastest production car ever to lap the grueling Nürburgring track in Germany. We sat with Maurizio Reggiani, the head of the company’s R&D department, to find out how the Huracán tamed the ‘Ring.
The best way to make an old car feel young again is to upgrade its technology. Here's how to add Bluetooth in three easy ways: independent kits, vehicle adapters, and aftermarket head units.
Swedish supercar Koenigsegg's limited edition model are incredibly fast, cost $2 million-plus, and take 4-5 years to deliver. The company founder says they're focused on getting delivery times down to 2 to 2.5 years.
Ford has confirmed it will bring the Bronco back to American showrooms in a few short years. While it's still very much a work in progress, this is what we expect from the Blue Oval's born-again off-roader.
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 it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.
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.
Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas said the Tesla Model 3 will have a competitive edge with "superhuman assist" features. Jonas differentiates between autonomous and automated driving, saying the Model 3 will need a human driver.
The Jeep wasn't designed to race, but a speed addict is out to build one that can beat purpose-designed sports cars down a drag strip. His aim is to turn the CJ-7-based dragster into the fastest Jeep in the country.
A German tuner named Pogea Racing has built a hotter version of the Fiat 500 Abarth. It offers BMW M5-like performance, nimble handling, and aggressive looks in a package that easily fits in the tightest parking garage.
McLaren will introduce a successor to the three-seater F1 road car in 2019 with new hybrid technology, a new chassis, wild styling, and a price tag over $2 million. It will slot above the P1.
A 1964 Ford Mustang hardtop wearing chassis number 00002 is scheduled to cross the auction block next month. It's a base, low-spec model, but it could sell for more than half a million dollars due to its historical significance.
Microsoft has detailed a new program that will make a broad swathe the company's technologies available to automobile manufacturers, with Toyota being announced as the first partner to sign up.
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.
Tuner Techart has given the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet a complete makeover and 711 horsepower. Love it or hate it, it's hard to deny the modifications don't give the topless Turbo a head-turning look.
Starting with the intention to redefine premium motorcycle design and manufacturing, Vanguard Motorcycles introduced its first model. From its structural high-performance engine to its tablet-like dashboard the Roadster stands out.
The Verizon Hum Rider is a modified Jeep Grand Cherokee on stilts built by marketing firm Thinkmodo to promote Verizon's Hum dongle. No, buying a Hum won't give your car the ability to lift itself nine feet in the air.
BMW was confirmed by the FIA as one of nine Formula E "constructors" for the 2018-2019 season. Manufacturers are showing more interest in this relatively new race series for electric cars.
The Volvo EV, previewed by the 40.2 sedan concept, will be priced in Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt EV territory when it comes to market in 2019. The next Volvo S40 will underpin the EV.
There are hundreds of automotive gizmos on the market to help us stay safe and enhance our daily driving experience. From self-powered jump starters to Bluetooth-enabled diagnostic tools, here are 12 of our favorites.
Richard Hammond was injured in a motorcycle crash while filming an episode of 'The Grand Tour' in Mozambique. The TV host subsequently confirmed that he is, in his own words, "not dead."
Top Gear America will bring the car review show back to American television screens later this year, debuting on BBC America. It brings three new hosts, as well as a more familiar helmeted head.
The Honda Civic Type R is about to arrive in the United States for the first time. More polished than ever before, it rewards enthusiasts with a 300-horsepower turbo four, a six-speed stick, and muscular styling.
The 2017 Genesis G90 is the first brand-new vehicle from Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand. It also serves as Genesis’ flagship model. No pressure, then.
Jeep is developing its first new Wrangler in more than a decade. Brand loyalists won't accept huge changes to the Wrangler, but Jeep still needs to make its emblematic off-roader more efficient. Here's what we know so far.
The Pininfarina-designed Hybrid Kinetic H600 electric car will enter production by 2020 as the latest Tesla fighter. It will be sold in both Hybrid Kinetic's home market of China and the U.S.
Bobsleds can go pretty fast, and so can the Subaru WRX STI. So how fast can the Subaru WRX STI go on an Olympic bobsled track? Subaru decided to find out, and this is how it turned out.
The Lotus Elise Sprint is a new version of Lotus' flyweight Elise sports car that sheds even more pounds. Ninety of them, to be exact, thanks to carbon fiber and other lightweight materials.
Since its relaunch in 2002, 'Top Gear' has become required viewing for any serious petrolhead. The great moments from this show are too numerous to count, but here are 16 of the best.
