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Nissan Recalls Thousands Of Cars Due To Shift Defect

Dec 16, 2015

Nissan has announced that it will be recalling at least 34,000 car units of a particular model after a shift defect has been detected.

Self-Driving Cars Could Cause Motion Sickness

Apr 10, 2015

Are you looking forward to your car driving you around the city? You may be in more than you bargained for if you aren't the one in the driver's seat. In a recent study spanning six countries, researchers found that autonomous cars are likely to cause motion sickness in passengers due to the lack of control they will have over their vehicles.

Tesla Motors Set to Launch Self Driving Cars This Summer

Mar 20, 2015

If you have been waiting for the likes of Google and Apple to create a self driving car and thought you might have to wait a few years before grabbing one, think again. Tesla motors has announced that its Model S will receive a software update within the next 90 days that will allow it to steer itself on the highway and promised much more automation in the future.

Self Driving Cars Could Gear Up Internet Revenue

Mar 06, 2015

According to a new study by McKinsey and Company, self-driving cars could drive up Internet revenue by billions of dollars per year.

Buying a Car To Ring-in The New Year: Tips On How to Do It Right.

Jan 03, 2015

Buying a car is quite a bit like hunting--there's a season for it. And one of the best seasons to hunt-down a great auto deal is the time right after the New Year. But don't let the myriad of car commercials be your sole information outlet. Experts say that doing your own car-related research and "keeping an open mind" are the keys to finding a four-wheel bargain.

Making Sense of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs)

Dec 23, 2014

As stated by the California Fuel Cell Partnership, the primary benefits of operating an FCV are that they provide, "provide customers with a no-compromise electric-drive vehicle with longer range, quick refill, high performance and comfort along with zero emissions and a low-carbon and potentially renewable fuel."

Full Speed Ahead – Google Releases Prototype for First Self-Driving Car

Dec 22, 2014

The future arrived this morning. It rolled up on four wheels with a tiny cab and no steering wheel. Today, Google celebrated the release of the of its first fully functioning, self-driving car prototype.

Concern Over Airbag Recall Crashes NHTSA Website

Oct 21, 2014

An announcement on Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warning consumers that over 4.7 million cars might be recalled due to defects in air bag systems nearly shutdown the NHTSA's safercar.gov website as millions of Americans attempted to find out if their cars were on the potential recall list.

Night vision technology in cars to solve problems in pedestrian accidents and deaths

Oct 20, 2014

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 4,000 pedestrians are killed from road accidents each year, and most of these pedestrian deaths occur between 4 PM, 8 AM and midnight. This night vision innovation could lessen road mishaps and make car technology a little more pedestrian-centric.