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Volvo's New Exterior Airbags Protect Pedestrians

An automatic pedestrian-detection system can warn drivers when people are likely to step out onto the road, and cushion a collision.

By Shaunacy Ferro Posted 02.20.2013 at 11:02 am 3 Comments

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NYT Tesla Model S Tester Responds To Elon Musk's Accusations

And this is how we learn that the same data can be used to come to opposite conclusions.

By Dan Nosowitz Posted 02.14.2013 at 7:52 pm 15 Comments

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Technology Means The End Of Reviewers Fudging Numbers

Tesla now logs data for all test drives taken by journalists. This could be a scarily exposed new world for "creative" reviewers, in which fudging numbers could be a thing of the past.

By Dan Nosowitz Posted 02.14.2013 at 2:25 pm 7 Comments

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Tesla Vs. The New York Times, Round Two: Elon Musk Publishes Reviewer's Data Log

The Times's writer claimed Tesla's network of charging stations wasn't much help in the cold, but the company says that's not true.

By Rebecca Boyle Posted 02.14.2013 at 12:49 pm 9 Comments

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A Shattered-Glass Dog And Other Amazing Photos From This Week

Including robot elephants, a 42-wheel BMW concept, and more

By Shaunacy Ferro and Colin Lecher Posted 02.08.2013 at 6:00 pm 0 Comments

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Mercedes’ New Safety Tech Aims To End Wrong-Way Driving

The prevention system detects no-entry signs and issues acoustic and visual warnings to the driver.

By Viknesh Vijayenthiran/ Motor Authority Posted 01.29.2013 at 12:30 pm 2 Comments

Mercedes’ new safety technology has been upgraded to recognize more street signs

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Megapixels: Car Airbags That Could Save A Cyclist's Life

Testing airbags that are better for bikers--even if the crashes still look rough on the dummies.

By Miriam Kramer Posted 01.22.2013 at 10:00 am 5 Comments

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The 9 Best Cars From The 2013 Detroit Auto Show

Including a gorgeous Corvette, an all-electric Caddy, a terrifyingly powerful Mercedes and more

By Seth Fletcher and Chelsea Sexton Posted 01.16.2013 at 5:30 pm 8 Comments

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Detroit Auto Show 2013: Nissan Leaf Is Now Cheaper, Made In The U.S.

Nissan drops the MSRP on the 2013 Leaf by 18 percent.

By Chelsea Sexton Posted 01.15.2013 at 6:04 pm 2 Comments

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Detroit Auto Show 2013: The Followup To the Chevy Volt Is A Cadillac

The 2014 Cadillac ELR isn't your typical Caddy--it's an all-electric, supersleek coupe.

By Chelsea Sexton Posted 01.15.2013 at 1:30 pm 3 Comments

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Detroit Auto Show 2013: The Sexiest Corvette We've Seen In Way Too Long

Hellooooooooo!

By Chelsea Sexton Posted 01.14.2013 at 7:00 pm 16 Comments

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Detroit Auto Show 2013: VW Shows Off A Plug-In SUV Concept

It's got good numbers for a midsize people mover. We'll see if it actually goes into production.

By Seth Fletcher Posted 01.14.2013 at 6:00 pm 1 Comment

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Detroit Auto Show 2013: New Infiniti Augurs A Future Without Steering Wheels

The most exciting aspect of the new Infiniti Q50 is the steer-by-wire technology, which could render steering wheels obsolete.

By Seth Fletcher Posted 01.14.2013 at 2:30 pm 6 Comments

The Infiniti Q50 at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show

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Infiniti Unveils A System That Could Make Voice-Guided Cars A Reality

Steer by wire could eliminate the steering wheel entirely.

By Lawrence Ulrich Posted 01.10.2013 at 11:48 am 1 Comment

For decades, aircraft engineers have used electronic fly-by-wire systems rather than mechanical connectors and hydraulics to link the pilot’s joystick to the wings. This year, Infiniti becomes the first carmaker to deploy the automotive equivalent—steer-by-wire.

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CES 2013: Audi Demonstrates Its Self-Driving Car

It picks you up when you're ready to leave your hotel.

By Mark Hachman Posted 01.09.2013 at 7:00 pm 14 Comments

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