Archives For Chad Kirchner
iOS 7 is Apple’s Chance to Cut Down on Distracted Driving
iOS 7 is Apple's opportunity to incorporate better distracted driving systems into the phone.
Tesla Adds Range Enhancing Sport Option
Sports car purchasers accept less economy for better performance. Tesla promises with its Performance Plus package to improve economy and performance.
Very Light Car from Edison2 Breaks Cover
Very Light Car, a range-extended electric vehicle from Edison2, will feature 350 mpg-e and a projected cost of $20,000.
OTTER Blocks Notifications and Texts While Driving
The Otter App locks the user's phone while driving and automatically replies to text messages.
500e from Fiat Leases at $199/month, or $32,500 to Purchase
The Fiat 500e has been priced at $32,500, or $199/month with $999 down. Will this pricing structure draw people away from the Nissan Leaf and into the 500e?
Checking Smartphone Maps While Driving Now Illegal in California
A court in California recent ruled that using a cell phone mapping function while driving was illegal if the phone was in the driver's hands.
How to Connect Spotify for iPhone to Ford AppLink
Intersted in connecting your iPhone to your Ford SYNC-equipped vehicle to use Spotify with AppLink? Here is a how-to on doing exactly that!
Chrysler Loses $10,000 per Fiat 500e Sold
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne announced at the SAE World Congress that they will lose $10,000 for every Fiat 500e sold and worries about the future of EVs.
2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Review
We review Ford's 2013 F-150 SVT Raptor on a road trip across Texas. We answer how the vehicle drives on and off road, and if it's worth the purchase price.
State Farm’s RightLane: New App Tracks Driving, Saves on Insurance
State Farm has launched a beta test of RightLane. RightLane is an Android app designed to track driving behavior and potentially impact insurance rates.
Tesla Motors Posts Profitable Earnings with High-Tech Electric Cars
Tesla, as predicted, announced that it was profitable for Q1 2013 by selling 4,900 Model S all-electric sedans. This exceeded their estimate of 4,500 units.
Intel Headlight Technology May Let Drivers See Through Rain
Intel and Carnegie Mellon University have teamed up to develop headlights that make rain drops disappear from a driver's view at night.
GM and Ford Partner Up to Make Advanced Transmissions
General Motors and Ford are partnering to design the next generation of 9-speed and 10-speed automatic transmissions for future vehicles.
Self-Driving Cars Need to Outmaneuver Lawyers
Self-driving vehicles are developing rapidly, but face a litany of issues before becoming mainstream. One of those key factors will be the legal issues.
Connect Your Vehicle to the Cloud with Verizon Wireless and Delphi
Verizon Wireless launches Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi. It allows a driver to remote-start the car, keep track of maintenance and more, from your phone.
Tesla Model S Outsells Chevrolet Volt in North America
Tesla has delivered more Model S vehicles this year than Chevrolet Volts or Nissan Leafs, making them the EV sales leader in North America.
Voice Commands Just as Dangerous as Texting While Driving
A recent study from the Texas Transportation Institute shows that using voice commands for texting while driving is just as dangerous as physically texting.
U.S. Government Publishes Tips to Reduce Distracted Driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued voluntary guidelines to manufacturers for reducing distracted driving in vehicles.
Tesla Denied Dealer License in State of Virginia
Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted to Twitter that his company has been denied a dealership license in the state of Virginia, despite Hearing Officer approval.
Does The Volkswagen iBeetle Represent the First iCar?
Volkswagen announced the iBeetle at the Shanghai Motor Show. This is VW's attempt at building an iCar, with built-in iPhone integration and app controls.
Nissan Friend-Me Concept Debuts: Heavy on Touch, Tech and Social
Nissan pulled the wraps of the Friend-ME concept featuring the 'Oracle Stone' in Shanghai. Everyone in the vehicle will be connected and share in many ways.
Teen’s Last Text Released to Demonstrate Distracted Driving Dangers
Distracted driving dangers have become more real with the release of a cell phone image of a person's last text message before he was killed in an accident.
Auto Trader Survey: When Buying Cars, People Would Rather Save Money!
A recent survey by Auto Trader shows that people would rather save money on an outdated model year vehicle than spend more on a new one.
Tesla In For Service? Receive a Tesla as a Loaner!
Tesla will be providing 80 loaner vehicles for people who have their vehicles in for service. They will also be offering personalized pick-up as well.
Ford Pushes for More Integrated Euro-US Auto Market
Ford, along with allies in Congress, is pushing for a free trade deal with the European Union that would harmonize regulation between the two markets.
Mustang Rocks Flat Rock with 1 Million Ford Mustangs
Mustang celebrated its 1 millionth vehicle from the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan on the 49th anniversary of the launch of the vehicle.
Tesla Wins Legal Victory in Empire State
Tesla wins an important legal battle in New York over the right to sell vehicles without being an independent franchise and selling direct to customers.
Tesla Motors Wants to Compete Against Pickup Trucks?
Speaking to media in Texas, Elon Musk of Tesla hinted at building an EV truck at a new plant built in Texas should they win their legal battles there.
$15/month Internet Makes Your Audi Easier on the Budget
Audi offers in-vehicle wireless Internet access for $15/month, offering a cheap and unlimited way to get online. Unless you factor in the cost of the Audi!
The “Self Driving” Lincoln MKZ May Receive a Relaunch
The Lincoln MKZ may be relaunched by the Lincoln Motor Company now the hiccups from the first MKZ launch are fixed.
The 2014 Honda Odyssey Features HondaVAC in-car Vacuum System
The 2014 Honda Odyssey debuted at the NYIAS with a feature called HondaVAC. It is the first ever vehicle with an integrated vacuum cleaner. [Video]
Tesla Car Sharing Heads to Las Vegas with Project 100
Project 100, a transportation sharing service in Las Vegas, recently announced the purchase of 100 Tesla Model S vehicles.
Adults Text While Driving More Than Teens!
A recent survey from AT&T shows that adults are guilty of texting while driving more than teenagers, and they also know that texting while driving is bad.
Friend-Me Concept from Nissan Coming to Shanghai
Nissan will be launching the Friend-Me concept at Auto Shanghai 2013, the first vehicle to emphasize connectivity with all the vehicle passengers.
Tesla Lease Details: Almost Complicated Enough to Require A Slide Rule
Tesla announced a "revolutionary" new leas program designed to make the Tesla Model S more affordable than ever, and launches a calculator to show it off.
