By Mike Perlman |
The future is near and it looks fat and lethargic, thanks to Honda’s latest people mover called the UNI-CUB. Honda refers to the UNI-CUB as a “personal mobility device, designed for harmony with people,” though I think the machine is just another vehicle to transport…
By Mike Perlman |
The future of self-driving cars may be closer than we imagined. The Nevada DMV has officially granted Google the first Autonomous Car License. This means you’ll likely see herds of Prii with hats roaming the Strip in search of humans to transport from casino to…
By Mike Perlman |
Brammo has finally unleashed its Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles, and the sight is a thing of beauty. Following in the design footsteps of a Ducati Monster, the Empulse flaunts a naked/standard chassis with an upright seating position that’s very similar to a Triumph…
By Mike Perlman |
Lucky customers who ordered 2012 Model S EVs will be getting their electric sedans next month, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared some exciting news on the company’s blog yesterday. The souped up Model S sedan with 85kWh battery has just completed the 2-cycle EPA…
By Mike Perlman |
See that scorched heap up above? That used to be a Fisker Karma. It seems like the company just can’t catch a break these days, and the most recent incident just might push the company to the brink of extinction. Last week, a Sugarland, Texas…
By Mike Perlman |
This is getting out of hand. First Ford offers Focus ST buyers a free GoPro. Then Scion gives away a Playstation Vita with the purchase of an iQ. But what kind of automotive deal is available for the wealthy? In Florida, C1 Bank clients who…
By Mike Perlman |
What is this, automotive infomercial month? First Ford dangles a GoPro HD Hero2 in front of prospective 2013 Ford Focus ST buyers, and now Scion is tempting future iQ owners with a free Playstation Vita. According to Scion’s website: Purchase or lease a NEW 2012…
By Mike Perlman |
A new study by teen-based research initiative Generation tXt found that cell phones are just as deadly whether there is a ban on texting while driving or not. Many have claimed that a ban on texting would lead to an increase in crashes, since teens…
By Mike Perlman |
Call it the USB of the auto world. Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, GM, Porsche and Volkswagen have jumped on board with the SAE on a new universal charging interface for European and American electric vehicles. This charging system will be showcased next week at…
By Mike Perlman |
The increased 252HP and Overboost feature on the 2013 Ford Focus are appetizing, but how about the fact that the first 1,000 buyers get a GoPro HD Hero2 Motorsports Camera Pack? If you’re one of the lucky ones, you’ll be able to drive your Focus…
By Mike Perlman |
Croatian automaker Rimac sent shockwaves through the EV circuit with the reveal of the Concept_One electric supercar last year, and now the $980,000 silent striker is ready to order. The Concept_One makes a loaded Tesla Model S (around $100K) look like pocket change, but it’s…
By Mike Perlman |
If you live in an area of the world that is prone to significant climate changes, good news may be down the road. German scientist Detlef Riemer and his crew showcased an “adaptive tire” concept at this year’s Hanover Fair. The concept is merely in…
By Mike Perlman |
We know Toyota and Tesla have teamed up to deliver the RAV4 EV prototype that’s been hovering above the EV atmosphere for quite some time, but now Toyota plans to show off the real thing at EVS26 (26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium) next week. Toyota’s…
By Mike Perlman |
IBM is on a crusade to change the lithium battery and quell EV range anxiety, a phenomenon shared by 64% of drivers. While nearly all cars and gadgets are powered by lithium-ion packs, IBM has been working on lithium-air technology since 2009. IBM claims this…
By Mike Perlman |
A new study by J.D. Power and Associates found that 20 percent of all drivers would strongly consider purchasing some sort of autonomous feature in their next vehicle, while nearly as many showed a strong interest in fully autonomous (self-driving) cars. Out of the individual…
By Mike Perlman |
We’ve seen Lane Detection, Automatic Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control and now Honda wants to battle the grueling gridlock. That’s right, folks. Honda claims it can boost traffic jam speeds by a staggering 23% while providing an 8% improvement in fuel economy, thanks to the new…
By Mike Perlman |
I love my 2010 Nissan Frontier. It’s got a V6 for towing, 4WD for hellish New England winters, Crew Cab for full seating and a spray-on bed liner with adjustable anchor points for strapping motorcycles and other toys in the back. When it comes to…
By Mike Perlman |
I remember when Vice President of Cadillac Marketing, Don Butler, showed me the Cadillac Cue system last year in San Diego. A pair of capacitive touchscreen LCDs dictated everything from driving information to reading and sending text messages while on the road. It was apparent…
By Spencer Casella |
The new BMW i8 Spyder has dropped its top at the Beijing Auto Show, looking sleek and stylish as ever. It now bears the eDrive badge, which will adorn all future plugin or Hybrid BMW vehicles. The BMW i8 is claimed to offer a “unique…
By Mike Perlman |
Boy oh boy, Lamborghini has come a long way from the LM002 SUV which debuted in 1986. Tack on 26 years to that fateful date, and we have the Lamborghini Urus concept SUV, arguably the top talk of the Beijing Auto Show. I feel as…
By Mike Perlman |
You’re driving down the road, texting, turning the Katy Perry up and eating a Five Dollar Footlong all at once when suddenly another car “leapes out in front of yours.” Smash! Oh what a world! The nerve of the other driver for not yielding to…
By Mike Perlman |
Recently, I got a chance to test out the 2013 Ford Escape SUV/Crossover in San Francisco with a tour of Bodega Bay and the Marin countryside. While the views were spectacular, the new Escape was not too shabby either. That’s because Ford spent roughly three…
By Mike Perlman |
The Ford Taurus of today no longer qualifies as a viable candidate for your Grandma’s garage. Ford has abolished the embarrassing Taurus designs of yore in favor of a sporty, respectable compact that competes with the likes of the Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry and Chevy…
By Spencer Casella |
Audi AG has purchased the Italian exotic motorcycle maker Ducati. There had been rumors for a few months, but now the acquisition is official. Audi now has access to a motorcycle market that was formerly held by a few select companies, such as Kawasaki, BMW…
