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 ZUS Smart Tire Safety Monitor intelligently tracks your tire's pressure and temperature to give an early warning for slow leaks that could become bigger issues.
Porsche has revealed its 2018 911 GT2 RS with a 700 horsepower version of its 3.8-liter flat-six engine. The most powerful production 911 is here, and you'll need almost $300,000 to get behind the wheel.
Ron Dennis is stepping away from McLaren after more than 30 years with the company. Dennis is largely responsible for McLaren's emergence as a top Formula One race team and automaker.
An updated hybrid engine and new aerodynamics proved to be least of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s worries
Battle Drift 2 brings a pair of pro drifters in two extreme modified cars to an English waterfront for tire-smoking mayhem. The phrase "don't try this at home" definitely applies here.
The next-generation Audi A8 luxury sedan won't be unveiled until July 11, but Audi sent a camouflaged version to the premiere of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming.' The A8 also appears briefly in the movie itself.
The 2017 Countryman is the largest Mini ever built, and that’s more than a slight contradiction. However, there’s more to a Mini than a small footprint.
Land Rover is busy developing the next-generation Defender. The brand-new model needs to lure new buyers into showrooms without alienating motorists who have been driving the original truck since Reagan was in office.
Washington-based Godsil Motorcars has released the first official images of the Manhattan, an uber-luxurious coupe. If it reaches production, it will become the first car to use a V16 engine since 1940.
The Lamborghini Urus is the Italian brand's first off-roader since the '80s, and it's nearly here. Inspired by a concept shown in 2012, the Urus will be a super-SUV with neck-snapping turbo power and head-turning style.
McLaren has built a life-sized 720S out of Lego bricks, and it's displaying it at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Lego car is heavier than the real thing, and it takes considerably longer to build.
The Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro is an upgraded version of the Vulcan track car, boasting even more extreme aerodynamic aids and shorter gear ratios that should help it power around racetracks faster.
Cadillac is partnering with aviation company Blade to offer a limited number of traffic-dodging helicopter flights between New York City and the Hamptons. Most fliers will also get a Cadillac XT5 to drive when they get there.
Small self-driving trucks are puttering about a London neighborhood delivering groceries to customers as part of a 10-day trial. The driverless "CargoPod" has a top speed of 25 mph.
Small self-driving trucks are puttering about a London neighborhood delivering groceries to customers as part of a 10-day trial. The "CargoPod" has a top speed of 25 mph and can make up to eight deliveries on a single run.
On Tuesday June 27,, ChargePoint announced that it had taken over management of GE's EV charging network, adding almost 10,000 residential and commercial charging spots to its burgeoning base.
We're speeding toward Top Gear America's July 30 premiere, and BBC America has released a first-look trailer in preparation. As expected, the preview is full of awe-inspiring automobiles.
Audi is putting the final touches on the next generation of its A8 flagship. Set to debut in Barcelona, Spain on July 11, the Audi A8 will usher in a host of features -- including self-driving tech -- and a sharp new look.
Aston Martin will now let you choose between a twin-turbo V12 and an AMG-derived twin-turbo V8 when shopping the DB11. In addition to saving 253 pounds compared to the V12, the V8 motor will still offer over 500 horsepower.
Zarooq Motors, a startup automaker from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is building a new high-performance race car designed to hit the dunes. Called Sand Racer, it boasts 17 inches of suspension travel and a 525-horsepower 6.2-liter V8.
To remind people that its GranTurismo luxury coupe still exists, Maserati unveiled a mildly updated 2018 model at the New York Stock Exchange. The GranTurismo is one of the oldest car designs currently on sale.
Volvo is partnering with Nvidia to develop self-driving cars. Nvidia will provide a computing platform to run software developed by Volvo and two other partners. Volvo hopes to put Level 4 autonomous cars on the road by 2021.
Professional skier Jon Olsson has built the Rolls-Royce Wraith of his dreams. Starting with a bone-stock car, he gave it a camouflage paint job, a roof rack held on with magnets, and massive upgrades under the hood.
Rolls-Royce is showing its alter ego with the Dawn Black Badge, a more contemporary spin on its traditional luxury convertible. The model gets an awesome new interior material that takes three entire days to cure.
A self-driving car has to make sense of everything around it so that it knows what action to take in a myriad of situations. But for Volvo engineers working on driverless cars in Australia, kangaroos are proving tricky.
Jaguar’s XE SV Project 8 is the most powerful and extreme road car the brand has ever produced. Limited to just 300 examples, the car can hit 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and tops out at 200 mph.
The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody borrows the fender flares from Dodge's ferocious Challenger Demon, giving this Hellcat a meaner, more muscular look. The Widebody's got grippier tires too.
Uber appears to have its work cut out in terms of winning over the public. But a new feature may help elicit warm and fuzzy feelings -- it is a way for you to request a ride, not for yourself, but rather for a loved one.
Volkswagen is moving strongly into the prospering family SUV market, first with the mid-size Atlas and now with an enlarged Tiguan in the compact segment. The new Tiguan is larger and more luxurious than before, but is it really better?
The Aston Martin RapidE electric car is still a go, but Aston is scaling back its plans following LeEco's decision to leave the project. As a result, the RapidE will be rarer and more expensive than originally planned.
Lyft now offers riders suggestions for pickup locations to save you time. They'll only ever be a short walk away, but could help your driver avoid heavy traffic as they make their way to you or during your ride.
Car horns need to be effective enough to alert those nearby to danger while hopefully not stressing them out too much. So what's the ideal sound for that? Duck quacks, apparently.
Takata has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and Japan after its 84-year-old business was ruined by a scandal involving faulty airbags. The airbags, some of which exploded with too much force, have been linked to at least 14 deaths.
The bad news just keeps rolling in for Uber. Not only has there been a shakeup at the very top of the company, but the folks who make up the base of the transportation giant also seem to be leaving. We're talking about Uber drivers.
Tesla could be going to China. In a promising move for the car company as it seeks to expand globally, new reports suggest that Tesla is working alongside the government in Shanghai to explore local manufacturing.
Hybrid cars are fuel efficient, and all the rage, but which one should you buy? We’ve broken through the noise to let you know the best hybrid, and a few interesting alternatives.
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.
Unlike traditional tires, which must be replaced every few years, Michelin's new 3D printed tires will regenerate new tread -- and maybe even outlast your car.
Mercedes-Benz gives its midsize luxury E400 Coupe a top-down redesign with S-Class styling, C-Class dynamics, and a presence all its own.
A road rage incident caught on video in California has left authorities with more questions than answers. A biker kicked a Nissan Sentra, causing it to crash, and sped off into the distance right away.
The next generation of the all-electric Nissan Leaf is right around the corner. It will receive more driving range, and it will inaugurate Nissan's ProPilot Assist suite of semi-automated driving technology.
Volvo will use a fleet of its XC60 SUVs to record and broadcast August's total solar eclipse to the world. The SUVs will be dispatched to different vantage points, and will be equipped to record 360-degree video and VR footage.
Tesla is reportedly exploring the idea of launching its own music streaming service to bundle with its cars. The company is believed to be in talks with music labels with a view to offering a multitier subscription service.
Ready to clear out your savings account and kickstart something new? From dedicated racing bikes to custom creations, these are the most expensive production motorcycles currently on the market.
American technology company Workhorse has announced an ambitious plan to introduce a personal helicopter in 2019. Named SureFly, the model boasts a hybrid drivetrain and a full suite of safety features.
Race car drivers seek an adrenaline rush, but a Formula Vee pilot got more than she bargained for when her car got rear-ended. The impact sent her over the car in front, and flipping through the air like a football.
Dodge has introduced a new variant of the Challenger SRT named Demon at the New York Auto Show. Developed as a dragster for the road, the model is faster, lighter, and more powerful than the 707-horsepower Hellcat.
Students and staff at the University of Michigan will soon be getting around campus on a driverless shuttle bus. The free service starts in the fall and will use two buses built by French firm Navya.
Volvo has turned Polestar into a performance brand that will focus on electrification, including plug-in hybrid and electric cars. The company's models will compete against similarly powerful offerings built by Mercedes-AMG and BMW M.
Limited to just 18 examples priced at $1.7 million each, the Koenigsegg Agera R is one of the most exclusive cars in the world. You'd expect it to be flame-retardant, but one of them just caught fire in China after its battery exploded.
Jaguar will continue its SUV offensive this summer. The British company is expanding its lineup with a new compact SUV named E-Pace that will slot a notch below the F-Pace to take on the Germans.
Uber founder Travis Kalanick has resigned as CEO of the ride-hailing company following calls from five major investors. Kalanick's leadership had come under increasing scrutiny in recent months following allegations about the company's work culture.
After years of complaints and competing ridesharing services already allowing riders to tip drivers, Uber has finally allowed in-app tipping. The new feature is initially only available in three cities.
How do you follow-up to a smash hit? Volvo has got the formula down with the new 2018 XC60, which blends user-friendly tech, comfort, and good looks.
Toyota's number seven TS050 Hybrid was widely expected to win this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, but it dropped out of the race due to a clutch failure. Video footage shows how the clutch got damaged.
Kia has introduced a new crossover named Stonic. Positioned near the bottom of its model hierarchy, the Stonic gets parachuted into a cut-throat segment where bold styling and accessible tech features pay dividends.
Volkswagen has introduced a concept named I.D. Buzz at the Detroit Auto Show. All electric, the model previews what a 21st-century Bus with autonomous tech and a clever, user-friendly interior could look like.
Volvo left no stone unturned when it developed the brand-new 2018 XC60. Here are four interesting facts we learned while driving it on the roads of Spain, and talking to the folks who designed it.
Honda wanted to launch the U.S.-spec Type R in its original configuration, but that's just the beginning. The company is looking at ways to expand the lineup to cover the entire hot hatch segment.
A man became concerned when he heard cat-like noises coming from his Tesla Model X. A kitten was trapped behind the bumper, so a Tesla technician pulled it out, gave it water, and adopted it.
Porsche may join the Formula E electric-car race series, which has one more manufacturer slot available for its 2018 season. However, the German automaker wants to see some rule changes first.
When it comes to project cars, a little bit of creativity goes a long way. An enthusiast dropped a Toyota Supra-derived straight-six engine in a Jeep Wrangler to create a one-of-a-kind hot rod.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans was especially brutal this year. Three of the five front-running cars were struck down by mechanical maladies, but Porsche came out on top once again, earning its 19th victory in the legendary race.
