Cadillac’s All-New Infotainment System has No Name

By Craig Cole May 19 2017

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With its new unnamed infotainment system, GM’s luxury division is rapidly putting CUE in the rear-VUE. Continue Reading...

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Tags: Cadillac, cadillac user experience, cue, google, infotainment, infotainment technology, tech, Technology, user interface

Here’s Why Mazda’s Approach to Self-Driving Cars is So Unique

By Craig Cole Mar 30 2017

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This impending shift might sound like a computerized death sentence for enthusiast brands. Continue Reading...

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Tags: autonomous, autonomous cars, autonomy, Mazda, Mazda autonomy, Mazda MX-5 Miata, self driving cars, Sports Cars, tech, Technology

Your Next Car Could Have Laser Headlamps and Here’s Why That’s Awesome

By Craig Cole Feb 28 2017

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Lasers are more efficient, provide better lighting, and are freaking cool. And they will soon be available on mainstream cars. Continue Reading...

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Tags: head lamps, headlights, illumination, lamps, lighting, tech, Technology, Varroc, Varroc Lighting System

Our Dreary Electric Future: The Skinny with Craig Cole

By Craig Cole Feb 27 2017

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EVs might be better in every way, but Craig is still concerned. Continue Reading...

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Tags: commentary, editorial, Electric Cars, electricity, EVs, internal combustion, Our Dreary Electric Future: The Skinny with Craig Cole, tech, Technology, The Skinny

Could Facial Tracking Reduce Distracted Driving?

By Craig Cole Feb 15 2017

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New tech aims to improve safety by keeping tabs on whoever’s behind the wheel. Continue Reading...

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Tags: distracted driving, driver monitoring, EyeSight, eyeSight Technologies, tech, Technology

Top 12 Car Features that Sound New but Actually Aren’t

By Craig Cole Feb 07 2017

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A dozen seemingly high-tech automotive innovations that are older than you might expect. Continue Reading...

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Tags: adaptive suspension, auto-dimming rear-view mirrors, automatic climate control, automatic high beams, automatic transmission, automotive amenities, continuously variable transmissions, cruise control, crumple zones, Electronics, features, history, Hybrids, innovation, push-button shifters, retractable hardtops, tech, Technology, tilt and telescopic steering columns, vehicle features

Company Claims it Has Invented the ‘Ultimate Engine’

By Craig Cole Jan 19 2017

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Aside from being simpler, cleaner and cheaper, this design can run on any fuel and is 50 percent more efficient. Continue Reading...

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Tags: Achates Power, Engine Tech, engine technology, engines, features, internal combustion, tech, Technology

Cadillacs Will Offer ‘Completely Hands-Free’ Driving Soon

By Craig Cole Jan 16 2017

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It also monitors drivers to make sure they are actually paying attention. Continue Reading...

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Tags: adaptive cruise control, autonomous cars, autonomous driving, Cadillac, cadillac super cruise, cruise control, self driving car, self-driving Cadillac, Super Cruise, tech, Technology

Improve Your Botany Skills with the High-Tech Rinspeed Oasis Concept

By Craig Cole Jan 04 2017

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Audio expert Harman is getting into the autonomous car game. Continue Reading...

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Tags: ces, ces 2017, concept car, consumer electronics show, Consumer Electronics Show 2017, harman, oasis, Oasis concept car, Rinspeed, Rinspeed Oasis, Summit Next, tech, Technology, Voyager Next

It Sucks That We Can’t Fix Our Own Cars These Days: The Skinny with Craig Cole

By Craig Cole Nov 09 2016

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Today’s vehicles are marvels of engineering, but the more complicated they get, the harder they become to work on. Continue Reading...

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Tags: maintenance, old cars, old-fashioned cars, old-school, old-school technology, repair, reparability, tech, Technology, The Skinny, The Skinny with Craig Cole, vehicle maintenance, vintage, vintage vehicles

How Cadillac’s Blind Spot-Busting Rear-View Mirror Works: Feature Focus

By Craig Cole Aug 26 2016

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It’s a brilliantly effective solution to a nagging problem. Continue Reading...

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Tags: blind spots, Cadillac, Cadillac Rear Camera Mirror System, outward visibility, Rear Camera Mirror System, tech, Technology

Going Analog in the Digital Age: The Skinny With Craig Cole

By Craig Cole Jul 13 2016

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Are analog gauges better than their newfangled digital and fully customizable counterparts? In some ways, yes, and here’s why. Continue Reading...

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Proof Apple is Working on a Car Buried in Financial Figures

By Craig Cole May 12 2016

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The tech-giant is on track to blow through $10 billion in 2016, roughly a 30 percent jump from last year. Continue Reading...

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Tags: apple, apple car, Apple Inc., Research and Development, tech, Technology

Older Drivers Aren’t as Ready to Trust Self-Driving Cars as Young People: J.D. Power

By Craig Cole Apr 29 2016

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This survey focuses on awareness, interest and price sensitivity regarding advanced automotive technologies. Continue Reading...

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Tags: 2016 Tech Choice Study, J.D. Power, J.D. Power 2016 Tech Choice Study, research, study, survey, tech, Tech Choice Study, Technology

Here’s How One Company Wants to Eliminate Deaths on the Road

By Craig Cole Apr 26 2016

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2015 was the deadliest year for drivers since 2008. Continue Reading...

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Tags: ADAS, advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous driving, Conti, continental, self driving cars, supplier company, suppliers, tech, Technology

Feature Focus: Audi’s MMI All-In-Touch Infotainment Interface

By Craig Cole Apr 22 2016

 

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This system is much more than just a flashy parlor trick; it’s amazingly powerful yet easy to use, which is a combination so many automakers – and even technology companies – fail to deliver. Continue Reading...

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Honda Clarity Range Expands to Include 3 Green Models

By Craig Cole Apr 21 2016

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Beyond the fuel-cell model, a plug-in hybrid variant as well as a pure electric model will be offered. Continue Reading...

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Feature Focus: A Look at Audi’s Beautiful and Functional Digital Dashboard

By Craig Cole Apr 08 2016

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This so-called virtual cockpit is bright and colorful, but it’s also beautiful and responsive. Continue Reading...

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How Long Will Internal Combustion Engines Stick Around?

By Craig Cole Mar 15 2016

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Internal combustion is here to stay, but electric vehicles will likely continue to slowly gain ground. Continue Reading...

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Tags: 48 volts, 48-volt electronics, compression ignition, continental, diesel, Electronics, internal combustion, Internal combustion engines, supplier, supplier company, tech, Technology

Top 10 Automotive Failures Carmakers Hoped You Forgot About

By Craig Cole Mar 10 2016

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For each automotive grand slam, there are many more epic strike outs. Continue Reading...

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Everything You Need to Know About Infiniti’s New 3.0-Liter Twin-Turbo V6

By Craig Cole Mar 09 2016

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This brand-new bent-six breaks a lot of new ground. Continue Reading...

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After the VW Dust Settles, Are Diesels Dead? Here’s What BMW Thinks

By Craig Cole Feb 12 2016

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Is diesel’s reputation damaged beyond repair? Continue Reading...

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Tags: 48 volt electrical systems, BMW, bmw diesel, compression ignition, diesel, dieselgate, efficient dynamics, electrification, fuel economy, fuel efficiency, hybrid, tech, Technology

5 Big Reasons Why CES has Actually Become a Car Show

By Sami Haj-Assaad Jan 08 2016

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Automakers have been becoming increasingly involved with CES over that past few years. What gives? Continue Reading...

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Tags: 2016 ces, 2016 consumer electronics show, ces, ces 2016, consumer electronics show, Consumer Electronics Show 2016, tech, Technology

Latest in Harman’s Car Connectivity, Audio and Safety Tech Showcased at CES

By Craig Cole Jan 05 2016

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Giving us a glimpse at the future, Harman revealed numerous cutting-edge technologies at CES. Continue Reading...

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Tags: ces, ces 2016, consumer electronics show, Consumer Electronics Show 2016, Electronics, harman, Life-Enhancing Intelligent Vehicle Solution, LIVS, microsoft, Microsoft Office, Office, pupil tracking, tech, Technology, Voyager Drive, xbox