Ford Shares Key Details On Its Upcoming $30,000 Electric Truck
Ford is maximizing the aerodynamic efficiency of its new electric truck in several ways. Bolt holes underneath the truck are shallower, and the side mirrors are 20 percent smaller than…
Huge Touchscreens Are ‘The Wrong Technology’
Drivers are fed up with touchscreen overload, and automakers are bringing back physical controls. Jony Ive says touchscreens distract drivers and don’t belong in core car functions. Ferrari’s new EV…
BMW Still Stands By Subscriptions, Lays Out Its Case
Certain features can be unlocked by paying a fee. Activating some of the tech incurs running costs for BMW. BMW admits putting heated seats behind a paywall wasn’t a good…
Learning Physics With Lego Cars Is Surprisingly Entertaining: Watch
YouTube channel Brick Technology showcases custom vehicles tackling hardcore obstacles. Lego cars require serious modifications to hit the larger loops. A physics and engineering lesson is far more fun in…
The Formula 1 Technology You Use Without Even Realizing It
Toto Wolff once called his Mercedes Formula 1 cars the “fastest laboratory in the world”. While this may be a cliché that makes our eyes roll faster than a Pirelli,…
‘Ford Racing Can’t Be A Marketing Department:’ Ford’s CEO On The Business Of Performance
Ford had a big week at the Detroit Auto Show, unveiling a new high-performance Mustang and Bronco, and previewing the season ahead for several racing-related initiatives. Ford’s once-disparate motorsports operations…
‘It’s a Product Our Customers Really Enjoy’
Ford will continue supporting Apple CarPlay in its vehicles. The company says it prioritizes customers ‘choice.’ Other automakers, like GM, are moving away from CarPlay. General Motors took a lot…
Honda’s New Hybrids Will Sound Better Because Americans Like Loud Cars
Americans love loud cars, and Honda is taking that into consideration. Honda’s next-generation hybrid system will sound different in the United States. It sounds much better than the new Prelude.…
Finally, A Wireless Phone Charger That Doesn’t Suck
My car has a wireless phone charger. It’s tucked behind two cup holders that are almost always occupied and barely big enough for my already outdated iPhone. Getting the phone…
The Porsche 911 GT3 Just Got Better With Custom Pirelli Tires
Already Porsche’s best performance car, the 911 GT3 is about to get even better thanks to two new custom-made Pirelli tires. The Italian tire maker—already responsible for equipping the entire…