Lightpoet/Shutterstock Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing companies may find new support in Washington, D.C. Elaine Chao, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to head up the Department of Transportation, has voice support for a light hand in regulating sharing or ‘gig economy’ companies, Fortune reported. Chao previously served as secretary of labor under President George W. Bush for…
Italian boutique automaker Mazzanti has introduced a new version of the Evantra, the only car it currently builds. Named Evantra 771, the new addition slots between the base model and the range-topping, 1,000-horsepower Millecavalli variant that debuted a couple of months ago. The 771 moniker indicates the Evantra’s naturally aspirated, 7.0-liter V8 engine has been tuned…
It’s highly unusual for a stock, showroom-spec vehicle to compete in a race, let alone drive straight home afterward. But that’s exactly what the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor did earlier this month. The latest generation of Ford’s performance truck competed in the 2016 Baja 1000, a legendary off-road race held in Baja California, Mexico. Entered…
McLaren is encouraging 570S house owners to go racing by introducing a brand new observe pack that brings an array of go-fast goodies. The elective observe pack was developed with enter from McLaren’s profitable racing arm. It features a increased rear spoiler that makes the 570S sooner round a observe by including practically 65 kilos…
Lucid Motors is the latest startup to promise a luxury electric car that’s made in the USA. After teasing its Tesla-fighting luxury sedan the company (formerly known as Atieva) announced plans for a factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. Groundbreaking will take place next year, with the goal of starting production in 2018, a Lucid blog…
Thinkware F750 dash cam MSRP $299.99 Score Details “Despite the narrow view, the Thinkware system is one of the clearer dual camera setups that we have tested at this higher price point.” Pros High 1080P video quality Intuitive mobile app Micro SD card dual save backup feature Lane departure and frontal collision warnings Cons Higher…
Stephen Edelstein/Digital Trends Ford is planning to take its self-driving car technology onto European roads next year as part of its ambitious plan to launch a fully autonomous car for ride-hailing services by 2021. Trials will start at its Engineering Center in Essex, U.K., followed by additional testing at its Research & Advanced Engineering facilities…
Honda’s brawny people-mover gets beefier but it also gets a smoother ride for its latest iteration. Honda is in the midst of a product renaissance. Over the next four years, nearly every model in their portfolio will be re-launched, and that aggressive product cadence is a key component of their ongoing strategy to keep the…
oscity / 123RF Stock Photo Federal auto tech programs get a new leader. Former labor secretary Elaine Chao was chosen as transportation secretary in the Donald Trump administration’s cabinet, to replace Anthony Foxx, the current secretary, according to CNN. After confirmation, Chao will have oversight in shaping and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines of U.S. automotive…
Your smartphone, or a dongle, may unlock lower car insurance rates. The increased use of tech-assisted usage-based insurance (UBI) promises to help insurance companies and their customers, according to Wired, though you’ll have to give up some privacy. Most insurance companies currently price auto policies based on calculated risk. The formulas vary but typically include data…