Automotive News

Nissan’s New 40kg 400HP Engine

Over the past decade, car makers have been making cars lighter and faster while at the same time keeping them very efficient. For example, Ford recently came out with a 4-cylinder engine in a Mustang for the first time. By adding a turbocharger to the car, they were able to allow it to keep up with the older V6 engines while getting great gas mileage. Other brands such as Mercedes have started do

July 4th Car Sales

Buying a new car can take quite a while, especially if you are someone that likes to do all of your homework before walking into a dealership. When you are looking for the best deal or best time to purchase a brand new vehicle then there are a few days throughout the year that are better than the rest. One of these days would be Memorial Day while another one would be Independence Day. 4th of Jul

General Motors Begins Autonomous Car Development

With so many automotive innovations being made, GM has focused its research on a still new field in driving: self-driving cars. General Motors has had numerous of its employees working on an autonomous vehicle project that has been relocated to the Warren Tech Center. In order to keep up with research and active development, the major American automaker's representatives have said that the brand w

Toyota Retains Title of Most Valuable Car Brand

Recently, market analysts calculated the value of several names in the automotive industry and found that Toyota had retained its title as the most valuable car brand in the world. This new ranking highlighted the tremendous worth of the industry giant, standing above other brands, such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz. While there were many familiar faces in the top ten, another powerful brand name enter

Autonomous Cars to Reshape the Auto Insurance Industry

We all know the general ins and outs of car insurance. You make a driving mistake and cause damages to another driver or their vehicle and the liability is on you. Hopefully, you have enough of the right types of insurance to pay for the damages you have caused. However, once self-driving cars hit the roads, who is liable? Robert Peterson, Santa Clara University law professor believes that if an

Changing the Dynamic of the Auto Industry

Environmental concerns and technology are bringing major changes to the auto industry. In this area, Tesla has been a leader. The company leapt into the fuel-efficient automobile arena by introducing electric cars that outperform those made by other auto companies. Because of this, a new dimension has arrived to the auto industry. The new dynamic is causing carmakers to focus their development eff

New Resource Aims to Help Drivers Understand Advanced Vehicle Safety Features

Over the last decade, car technology has advanced rapidly. Our vehicles serve more purposes than ever before and are also easier to navigate. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, cars keep drivers and passengers safer than they ever have before thanks to new safety devices and technologies. Automatic emergency braking is expected to be a standard feature on nearly all new cars by September o

App Issues Responsible for 15 Percent of Vehicle Recalls

As of 2016, app issues share a portion of the blame for vehicle recalls. Studies show that apps are responsible for 15 percent of all vehicle recalls, whether the issue is a result of freezing, crashing or sudden sluggishness. Though this may seem like an excessively large number, especially in such an active and critical industry, research also shows that this is no worse than the behavior we exp

The BMC is Preparing for Driverless Vehicles

The British Motor Corporation's Mini line is planning ahead for the future, as many analysts and professionals in the industry believe that traditional driver-operated vehicles may become optional. In order to prepare for such a future, the BMC shared its vision of a future where free-floating robotic vehicles are available for all drivers to enjoy. The Mini Vision Next 100 is an electric concept

Keyless Car Ignition May Be a Safety Hazard

Though many are excited about the prospect of keyless car ignition, studies are beginning to show that the concept is not as foolproof as desired. The keyless car ignition system emphasizes comfort and convenience, but there might be short-term and long-term issues that vehicle owners are not aware of. By knowing what to expect, owners are better equipped to deal with all types of problems that ma