ASUS RECO Classic Car Cam gives you an extra pair of eyes on the road

ASUS RECO Classic Car Cam gives you an extra pair of eyes on the road

ASUS has just launched a new in-car video recorder called the RECO Classic Car Cam that shoots at Full-HD (1080p) and features built-in lane departure warning and front collision warning systems.
Researchers wirelessly cut a Corvette's brakes using an insurance dongle

Researchers wirelessly cut a Corvette's brakes using an insurance dongle

Security researchers have demonstrated how it is possible to wirelessly hack vehicles via a common dongle provided by insurance companies.
Nokia sells HERE mapping business to Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz for US$3.07 billion

Nokia sells HERE mapping business to Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz for US$3.07 billion

Nokia has just announced that it has agreed to sell its HERE mapping business to a consortium of German automakers made up of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz for US$3.07 billion.
Chrysler is recalling 1.4 million vehicles after video shows a Jeep Cherokee being hacked

Chrysler is recalling 1.4 million vehicles after video shows a Jeep Cherokee being hacked

Chrysler has just announced that it is recalling about 1.4 million vehicles after two hackers show that they could remote control a Jeep Cherokee via its Internet-connected entertainment system.
In 1.7 million miles, Google's self-driving cars have been involved in 11 accidents

In 1.7 million miles, Google's self-driving cars have been involved in 11 accidents

Google has reported that its self-driving cars have covered over 1.7 million miles in total and were involved in 11 accidents, but none were its cars' fault.
Apple CEO's meeting with Fiat CEO suggests a vehicular "intervention" is imminent

Apple CEO's meeting with Fiat CEO suggests a vehicular "intervention" is imminent

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne just confirmed that he met with Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss about the tech giant's "intervention" in the automotive space.
$22 million trial underway to get vehicles to communicate with each other

$22 million trial underway to get vehicles to communicate with each other

A four-year long $22 million trial using wireless technology that allows vehicles to detect other vehicles in blind spots will soon be tried out on the campus of Nanyang Technological University.
Is Apple working on a self-driving car?

Is Apple working on a self-driving car?

A week or so ago, Apple-leased cars packed with sensors and cameras were spotting roaming the streets, and now rumors are rife that Apple is possibly working on a self-driving or electric car that could "give Tesla a run for its money."
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says its Patents are now "Open Source"

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says its Patents are now "Open Source"

In a bold move, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just declared that the company's patents are "open source" and free for other car manufacturers to use.
NHSTA Demands All New Cars to Have Rear-view Cameras by 2018

NHSTA Demands All New Cars to Have Rear-view Cameras by 2018

In a bid to increase safety for drivers and pedestrians, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has decreed that all new cars in the U.S. must have rear-view cameras by 2018.