Automotive News

Innovative Features in Nissan's New Concept Vehicle

Many major automakers are preparing a beautiful array of vehicles to dazzle interested customers with new 2017 lineups. Recently, Nissan unveiled a gorgeous new concept vehicle to keep up with the greats at the Detroit Auto Show. They called their vehicle the Vmotion 2.0, and the car's primary concept depicts Nissan's vision for the brand's proPilot system, which is designed to make cars partially

Volvo Introduces First Family Safety Tests with Autonomous Cars

Though most automakers have been busy establishing new vehicles and working on showmanship practices, Volvo has been focusing on revealing new plans for their autonomous vehicle testing. Recently, the automaker has said that they were proud to introduce the Hain family, who will be the first family of consumers chosen by the major brand to participate in some of the first scheduled real-world auto

Tesla Vehicle Predicts Collision Seconds Before It Happens

With self-driving vehicles slowly becoming more and more advanced, many individuals are already excited to see what potential uses they could have on the road. It comes as no surprise that so many are already beginning to test out the vehicles for their practical applications. Self-driving cars use constantly calculating and adjusting algorithms to test road conditions and make sure that the drive

A Look at Tesla's Past and Planned Developments

Electric vehicles are taking the automotive world by storm, promising to provide drivers with a new way to enjoy their vehicles while saving big on environmental damage and gas prices. Tesla is a major developer that has been at the forefront of new software and hardware updates, optimizing the market in order to provide customers with a more viable way to enjoy electric vehicles. Recently, the au

Autonomy and Indifference Toward Brands

Brands tend to play a significant role in what consumers purchase. When you hear names like "Versace" or "Calvin Klein", you probably associate those names with high-quality, luxury clothing brands. The point is brands often speak for themselves, as to whether they are of good quality or subpar. The same can be said for brands in the automotive industry. A strong car brand can create significant r

San Francisco's Uber to Introduce Self-Driving Vehicles

Uber is planning on launching a new self-driving vehicle pilot program similar to what is already running in the city of Pittsburgh. As innovations for driverless vehicles become more and more advanced, the brand is interested in providing passengers with improved driving options for their comfort and convenience. Currently, Uber riders who need to request an UberX may now have a chance to match w

Ford Reveals Patents for Future Cars

Ford has long been one of the most recognizable names in the automotive industry. Responsible for innovations in all fields of driving, it comes as no surprise that one of the largest manufacturers of vehicles in the world has registered over 1,400 patents in 2016 alone. This is the most patents registered among even larger automakers, and one of the most exciting innovations developed by the bran

Legal Experts Prepare for Autonomous Car Regulations

What once began as the stuff of science fiction, self-driving and autonomous vehicles are slowly becoming the reality. Almost every major car developer is beginning to offer a prototype of vehicles that are designed to drive automatically. These include numerous luxury models, such as those from Tesla, which feature a built-in autopilot system. Numerous self-driving startups are also beginning to

Ford Takes Trump's Threats With a Grain of Salt

President-elect Donald J. Trump has had a strong stance on international trade since the beginning of his campaign trail to the White House. Trump's talk of getting rid of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) altogether and renegotiating the terms have put American investors on edge. Analysts say his trade plans could potentially have a negative effect on the American auto industry, whi

New Electric Car Breaking Records

On Monday, NextEV unveiled a record-breaking new electric car. It is the first product to be presented under the startup’s new NIO brand, which was backed by Chinese investors. The NIO brand is focusing on making waves in the electric vehicle industry, and their brand new NIO EP9 electric model had broken an EV lap record. Though the NextEV brand was originally founded in 2014, this event sp