Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Look inside a modern car and you can’t miss the gigantic screen in the middle of the dashboard. But did you know that the origins of the infotainment system can be traced a long way back? In 1930, for $130 (about $1,700 in today’s dollars) drivers could obtain a small …

How many gears are necessary for a vehicle to work? If you grew up during the musclecar era, you’ll probably say that three are enough, while a fourth can be fitted to high-performance cars. If you're a fan of the cars of the 90s, a sporty coupe should have no …

According to statistics, every day, big city dwellers waste a minimum of one hour at the wheel because of slow traffic or traffic jams. In addition to lost time, the stress of stop-and-go driving is to blame for increased fatigue and numerous fender benders. In an effort to combat this …

In a recent presentation, Mark Fields, Ford's CEO, announced that the company wanted to put a fully autonomous vehicle on the market. Nothing really surprising so far, since everyone is currently developing this technology. However, Ford's approach is different: first of all, their car will fully drive itself and won't …

With technology evolving at a dizzying pace, cars bought even just a couple of years ago are quickly finding themselves out of date. But getting with the times doesn’t necessarily mean buying a new set of wheels— the world of accessories can come to your rescue. All you have to …

The regular media—read: non-automobile journalists—is already swooning over autonomous driving. For them, it will be nirvana. But we want to clarify a few things and recommend patience. The truth is that almost no legislation foresees the use of self-driving cars on Canadian roads. At best, drivers are allowed to let …

Several new headlight technologies have been introduced in the last few years. From the first H1 lamp marketed in 1962 (legalized in 1997 in North America) to the new laser headlights, manufacturers have come a long way in terms of lighting. LED lights have been popular for several years now.

A few months ago, a futuristic concept was presented in a Transport Expo in China. On a small model, there was a tram riding over the roads, passing over cars. This enabled it to keep going even if the traffic was stopped. The idea was a good one, but it …

Cars and trucks used to be square, with large windows and thin pillars, and outward visibility wasn’t a problem. However, as today’s car buyer is looking for style, safety and efficiency, automakers are designing vehicles that are not only more aerodynamic, but more resistant to impacts and rollovers with wider, …

You have undoubtedly heard of Waze, but if you haven’t, here’s the skinny. It’s an application for smartphones that’s like a social network for people sharing the road. When you sign in, you’ll see your avatar moving along a road map in real time. You can let your fellow Wazers …