Honda Dream Drive lets drivers buy stuff directly from their dashboard display
Unveiled at CES 2019, Honda Dream Drive is a prototype infotainment system that lets people buy everything from food and fuel to music and movies from their car's display. Honda is partnering with companies like GrubHub, Chevron, DC Comics, and PayPal on the system, but won't discuss production plans.
Ford wants all of its cars to ‘talk’ and ‘listen’ to each other by 2022
Ford is embracing Qualcomm's 5G-based C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything) tech in a big way. The Detroit automaker says that by 2022, every new car and truck it sells in the United States will be C-V2- equipped. The technology allows cars to communicate with each other and infrastructure.
See the elusive SSC Tuatara supercar show off for the camera
The SSC Tuatara was built to be the world's fastest production car, with a claimed top speed of 300 mph. Despite not quite being ready for prime time, the Tuatara made a rare public appearance at a Connecticut dealership. SSC will compete against the Hennessey Venom F5 for the production car speed record.
Watch as Bugatti torture-tests a 3D-printed titanium brake caliper
Bugatti turned to 3D-printing to make stronger, lighter brake calipers out of titanium. The 3D-printed caliper is still at the prototype stage, and it's being torture-tested ahead of its official release. It can withstand rotor temperatures of nearly 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit without warping or melting.
2019 Ford Ranger first drive review
The 2019 Ford Ranger aims to be a tool for weekend adventures, and goes head-to-head with midsize pickup trucks from Chevrolet, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota. Ford hasn’t sold the Ranger in the United States since 2011, so it has to make up for lost time and win over buyers who may have defected to rival brands.
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe wants his startup to be the Patagonia of electric cars
Rivian is the latest startup hyping new electric cars. But unlike most other startups, Rivian is focusing on off-road vehicles. It launched an electric pickup truck and SUV at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. CEO R.J. Scaringe explains why Rivian chose these vehicles instead of luxury sedans or crossovers.
One-of-a-kind Ferrari SP3JC boasts a vintage aesthetic with a twist
The Ferrari SP3JC is a custom-built car made for a longtime Ferrari collector. The blue-and-white paint job was inspired by the customer's interest in pop art. The car itself is based on the Ferrari F12tdf. Ferrari often builds one-off cars and special editions for its most loyal customers.
BMW’s 2020 M340i will show off mix of tech and luxury at the Los Angeles show
The 2020 3 Series represents the seventh generation of BMW's bread-and-butter luxury sedan. Where previous generations emphasized the driving experience, the 2020 3 Series focuses more on tech than ever before. Available features include a long list of electronic driving aids and BMW's new personal assistant.