Category: Vehicles

By Shelby RogersDecember 06, 2016Most people who live in a major city know about articulated buses. They have the accordion-looking connection in the middle of two cars.Volvo just announced its Gran Artic 300, an articulated bus longer than any other. This bus has double articulation, which might not be impressive without its length attached.

Founded by Paul Elio in 2009, Elio Motors was awarded the best Automotive Startup of 2015. With a base price of 7300 USD (subject to restrictions) and a touted efficiency of 84 MPG, the Elio could revolutionize the American Automotive industry.Elio started his company after working for automotive supplier Johnson Controls.

December 16, 2016Lucid Motors recently presented its zero emissions, hyped all-electric sedan Lucid Air that has 1,000-horsepower and expected to have a range of 400 Mph.The Lucid Air was mysteriously introduced last month in Los Angeles while covered in techno-camouflage in a brief appearance. Electrification of Lucid Air offers an exceptional driving experience that is amenable to the needs of the driver, as well as the passengers and the road.

December 20, 2016BMW has just announced their latest range-topping saloon in the form of the M550i xDrive Sedan. This vehicle combines a high performance luxury business aesthetic with an efficient power delivery system. The latter incorporates BMW’s all-wheel-drive ‘xDrive’ system that was previously used on the X1, X3, X5 and X6 models.

December 25, 2016A new electric bike looks to make waves in the market by having the longest range of any ebike out there.All electric vehicles took the market by storm this year and show no signs of stopping. And if anything, electric bicycles benefitted the most from the buzz. The cumulative global sales of electric vehicles passed the 1.

By Shelby RogersDecember 19, 2016Within the last few years Tesla has become one of the world& 39;s most innovative automakers. Buying a Tesla certainly costs a pretty penny, though, even if you& 39;ll save on gas.The question is, how much does owning a Tesla model actually save you? Tesla itself claims that car owners save an average of $6,000 to $9,000 each year, according to reports.

In a new dashcam video, Tesla& 39;s Autopilot 2.0 system warns a driver of a wreck two cars ahead before the wreck even happens.By Shelby RogersDecember 28, 2016Tesla contends its new Autopilot radar technology can be extremely useful in hazardous road conditions. A recent video from the Netherlands supports that claim.

By Shelby RogersJanuary 05, 2017For so many years, the automotive industry focused on the technical aspects of autonomous vehicles. Self-driving technology can easily be deemed the future. However, BMW decided to unveil what the aesthetics might look like with self-driving cars rather than the autonomous technology itself.

By Shelby RogersJanuary 06, 2017Toyota& 39;s new concept car focuses on bettering driver experience in ways yet unseen from other brands. The Concept-i comes equipped with an advanced artificial intelligence system meant to learn the habits and personality of its driver. In a sense, it wants to measure feelings more than driving patterns.

By Shelby RogersJanuary 09, 2017Volkswagen, like most other automakers, feels the allure and promise of electric vehicles. Rather than churning out new concepts, however, VW reimagined one of their iconic classics. Image Source: VW on Twitter This doesn& 39;t mark the first time the VW minibus got an EV upgrade.

By Shelby RogersJanuary 05, 2017Look out, Tesla. Faraday Future debuted its FF 91 and it& 39;s impressive. The car very casually backed itself into a parking spot at this year& 39;s Consumer Electronics Show.In the full reveal, the FF 91 comes with an impressive set of specs. Originally teased in 2015, the FF 91 boasted an app-based system.

January 13, 2017Driving to work is terrible. It& 39;s slow, frustrating, and incredibly boring. It is most likely the worst part of the day. That is unless you are Frantisek Hadrava, a 45-year old locksmith who hated his trip to work so much he built his own plane to cut down just 7 minutes off of his commute.

January 11, 2017Audi, the German automaker, is preparing for the future with its Smart Factory.It is now vital to optimize the production line considering the increased complexity of automobiles, . Image Source: Audi “New market needs, customer expectations and the legislative framework are increasingly requiring innovative technologies and differing vehicle versions” says Audi.

By Shelby RogersJanuary 18, 2017One of the world& 39;s most iconic cars, the Ford Mustang, got a fresh look, and not everyone is happy with the end result. Image Source: Ford Motor Company Ford debuted its new 2018 Mustang coupe model at events in Los Angeles, Detroit and New York. The announcement was only partially spoiled by a press leak, but nearly all of the details are out regarding the sleek new design.

January 20, 2017Numerous companies have tried their hand at the idea of a & 39;flying car& 39;. Over the years, our news feeds have seen prototype after prototype with no success. False promises have left us wondering the concept of a highway in the sky is if at all possible.Various companies have attempted to produce an airborne passenger vehicle that can replace road vehicles.

By Shelby RogersFebruary 20, 2017A unique addition joined Formula E& 39;s Buenos Aires ePrix: autonomous racers. Two self-driving cars raced in the inaugural Roborace before the ePrix.However, the race didn& 39;t go quite as anticipated. A dog ran out in the middle of the course. Luckily, the autonomous cars avoided the four-legged obstacle.

February 21, 2017There are a lot of insinuations floating around about mining operations, specifically regarding their ecological footprint. In the past, mining methods have not exactly been that environmentally friendly. However, a German mining equipment company is looking to turn that around with massive electric trucks.

February 19, 2017The Dutch company, PAL-V, is now accepting pre-orders for its PAL-V Liberty, “the first certified commercial flying car ever”.The company describes it as & 34;a groundbreaking product that inaugurates the age of the flying car& 34;. & 34;The PAL-V Liberty is a marriage between safety and fun, designed to satisfy the most demanding customers.

By Shelby RogersFebruary 21, 2017If the BMW Motorrad hover ride concept looks a little childlike, don& 39;t worry. It& 39;s supposed to. BMW Motorrad partnered with LEGO Technic and designed an incredibly cool, futuristic hover vehicle. Image Source: BMW via Twitter The whole process started as a toy model concept from the LEGO replica of the BMW R 1200 GS.

By Shelby RogersFebruary 15, 2017The Emirate& 39;s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) announced Dubai could be the first city to see passenger-carrying drones. The announcement, made at the World Government Summit on Monday, comes from a partnership with Chinese company EHang. Image Source: Ehang The EHang autonomous aerial vehicles (AAV) are the drone of choice for this impressive goal.