SUVs Have Gotten Too Big and Aggressive. EVs Might Just Change That
What is an SUV? It’s a question that’s bedeviled auto writers and buyers alike for decades. An SUV used to be obvious: It was a 1984 Jeep Cherokee, or a…
Toyota Has a New EV Strategy. Here’s Where We Think It’s Headed
For 20 years, Toyota rejected the very idea of EVs. The world’s most profitable large automaker argued that its gasoline hybrids would be the best and most practical way to…
What's Better For Snow Driving: FWD, RWD Or AWD?
We all know that when it gets snowy on the roads, your choice of tyre is more important than the car’s drive layout. But if you have the right kind…
Hands-free safety? IIHS to assess semi-autonomous driving systems
The IIHS will be the first independent safety agency to test the safety of hands-free driving systems, the insurance-industry funded group announced Thursday. The IIHS said that none of the…
Surprise, Surprise: Sony Really Wants to Make Electric Cars
It’s been two years since Sony surprised the world at CES 2020 by unveiling not another video game console, but a car called the Vision-S. At the time, Sony said…
This Tesla Model Y Dummy Crash Shows Exactly Why LIDAR Matters
Tesla CEO Elon Musk once called LIDAR a “crutch,” something that automakers would find themselves leaning on in order to solve the problem of self-driving. Soon after, Tesla shifted wholly…
This Tesla Model Y Dummy Crash Shows Exactly Why LIDAR Matters
Tesla CEO Elon Musk once called LIDAR a “crutch,” something that automakers would find themselves leaning on in order to solve the problem of self-driving. Soon after, Tesla shifted wholly…
Scientists Trained Goldfish to Drive a Little Car
Scientists often create elaborate studies in order to tease out secrets and truths from the animal world. One such work has recently been published, with a group from Ben-Gurion University…
NYC Buys 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Police Cars for $11.4 Million
This statement is bound to inflame some passions, but nonetheless remains technically true. After almost three decades, America finally has another official Ford Mustang police car, heir to the legendary…
Rear Wings Don't Work Great on Convertibles, As It Turns Out
Aerodynamics are a vital part of any vehicle’s on-track performance, or more practically, its effective range in everyday use. It’s no secret that convertibles, thanks to their upright windshields with…