Android for Cars
The new Android Auto has me excited, and Apple should be worried
A redesigned interface, and much tighter integration between cars and Google Assistant is extremely exciting and Apple should be worried.
Automotive
Hey Google!
Anker Roav Bolt adds Google Assistant to your car for $50
Anker’s new car charger features two PowerIQ-equipped charging ports and support for Google Assistant, making it easy to control your music, get directions, and respond to messages.
All wheel drive baby
Driving the 2019 Mazda3 AWD off road in a frozen tundra was epic
I took the all-new 2019 Mazda3 all wheel drive powertrain off road from the snowy roads of Lake Tahoe to the open highways of Sacramento in Northern California, and it was an utter blast.
It's like somebody over-inflated a Model 3
Tesla's new Model Y isn't all that exciting — and that's by design
The Model Y, Tesla's new crossover, isn't going to blow any minds, but that's okay.
Mazda's Anniversary edition of the MX-5 Miata is an orange beauty
Mazda unveiled the 30th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 that pays homage to illustrious history of the beloved roadster that adds a slick orange color.
A history of Apple's secret car program Project Titan
Last week a report from CNBC came out detailing how Apple had laid off more than 200 employees that were part of Project Titan, its secret electric automobile program it has been developing behind the scenes since 2014. Apple hoped to revolutionize the automobile market like it did with computers, smartphones and tablets, but it’s ambitious idea didn’t really quite pan out. Now, with...
Mazda's 30th Anniversary Edition MX-5 Miata to Debut Next Month
Mazda Motor Corporation announced it will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition at the Chicago Auto Show next month. The iconic Miata first hit the road in 1989 and has since developed a strong following due to its lightweight frame and responsive handling. It’s gone through some changes over the past couple of years though it’s still retained the...
Qualcomm's New Cockpit Platform Aims to Make Cars Smarter
Qualcomm today announced the third generation of its Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platform that aims to make cars smarter. The modular architecture lets car manufacturers design a customized cockpit version that best fits their vision. The announcement was made at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. It showcases Qualcomm’s AI-focused way to build a vehicle’s platform. Built upon the existing...
Tesla Slashes Car Prices to Combat Shrinking EV Tax Credit
Tesla is making its cars more affordable in the wake of the federal tax EV credit getting cut in half in 2019. The EV tax credit, which prior to January 1, 2019 was $7,500, was a great incentive to buy an electric car. But that’s getting slashed to $3,250, so Tesla has responded in kind by cutting the price of its cars by $2,000. The $2,000 price cut applies to the Model S, X and 3. It...
Tesla Closes the Door on Ambitious Model Y Production Plan
It’s no secret Tesla went through some really rough times during production of the Model 3. It got so bad, even CEO Elon Musk admitted the company was really close to dying. So, it came as a surprise when a report surfaced claiming Tesla was seeking an aggressive production schedule for the Model Y, but Tesla has come out and denied the report. The original report from Business Insider...