Automotive News is reporting this morning that General Motors may be considering the addition of some free services to their OnStar in-car communications system, in order to compete more directly against Ford Motor Co.’s Sync system.
Currently, OnStar subscriptions provide accident alerts, directions, and automobile diagnostics, but an upgrade scheduled to be released later this [...]
If you follow green auto tech at all, you know that Smart forTwo has become increasingly popular for urban dwellers, but have you ever test driven one? In today’s Media Monday, thanks to Zack Williams and YouTube, we get to go for a virtual ride-along in the 2010 Smart forTwo Cabriolet. Enjoy!
Subaru announced recently that they’ve joined the in-car Wi-Fi trend. A mobile internet system will be an available option in the 2011 Subaru Outback, at a cost of $499, plus a $35 activation fee, and then another $29/month on top of that. The Japanese automaker will cover the first three months of the subscription fee. [...]
Minnesota Public Radio and the National Federation of the Blind are reporting that Daytona International Speedway will play host to the trials for the second-generation prototype of a car designed for blind drivers, early next year.
Roughly a year ago, technology allowing blind people to drive independently was first implemented on a dune buggy. This [...]
Industry giant Car and Driver is reporting the latest news from Chrysler. The American automotive icon has announced that the Kokomo, IN plant will be building eight-speed automatic transmissions, beginning in 2013.
The transmission itself is courtesy of German manufacturer ZF. It’s their 8HP model, versions of which are currently being used in the Audi A8 [...]
