A 2009 Toyota Yaris wrapped in a unique vinyl design reportedly confused a Flock camera at Def Con in Las Vegas. The camera, which is designed to identify vehicles by their make, model, color, and other visible details, was unable…
A newly filed patent from Stellantis describes a split, fold-down tailgate that could work for sedans and hatchbacks, significantly boosting cargo volumes. The patent, filed in France, depicts a split tailgate with a lower section that folds down flat and…
Modern vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are more expensive to repair after a crash, due to the high cost of replacing sensors, cameras, and other complex hardware. However, data from the IIHS-HLDI suggests that these vehicles are…
Mercedes-AMG Motorsport will field three Mercedes-AMG GT3 cars at the 50th edition of the Suzuka 1000km, the fourth round of the 2026 Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC). The race runs from September 11 to 13 at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan,…
The BMW Group and its consortium partners have proven through the Car2Car research project that high-quality material loops are technically viable in the automotive industry. By expanding processing and sorting conditions, the project increased the “Car2Car rate”—the percentage of materials…
The UK’s AA is suggesting a short conversion course for automatic licence holders to drive manuals after one supervised lesson. Currently, Brits who passed in an auto need to sit a full test again to be allowed to drive stick.…
Mazda’s flagship SUVs, the CX-70 and CX-90, are not performing well in the market, with sales dropping 29 percent and 24 percent respectively in the first half of the year. Despite being designed specifically for American buyers, the large SUVs…
Modern cars are already equipped with the necessary hardware for geofenced speed limiter systems, including geofencing, GPS, cameras, and connected software. This technology could potentially enforce speed limits without the need for police officers. According to Professor Marco te Brömmelstroet,…
The Deep Orange 17, a BMW-backed research project developed by 16 graduate students at Clemson University, is an ultra-light EV coupe that utilizes 1,700 solar cells to generate surplus energy after a typical 12-mile urban commute. Weighing just 1,212 pounds,…
Volkswagen reportedly plans to build a pickup truck in the United States before the end of the decade, according to reports from Germany. This move could help the company crack a lucrative market it hasn’t been part of for decades.…