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Black boxes coming to cars
by
John Moe
May 24, 2011
The question is: does that make you feel safe or nervous? Popular Science is reporting that federal officials are "poised" to announce new...
Autonomous cars to solve everything
by
John Moe
May 23, 2011
This according to Google scientist and Stanford professor Sebastian Thrun, in a speech delivered on Saturday at a conference. Thrun says that...
Car vs. Bike vs. Bus: A comparison of three LA commutes
by
Matt Berger
May 6, 2011
There are few ideas less believable than commuting to work in Los Angeles on a bicycle. One of those ideas is commuting to work on an electric-as...
Auto Apps 101: Navigating the roads with your smartphone
by
Jim Travers
Apr 26, 2011
With the thousands of smart phone apps now available, there are plenty of useful ones for drivers. There are apps to help you find your car in a ...
Hybrid minivans coming soon
by
John Moe
Apr 1, 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Chrysler have teamed up to make hybrid minivans that could be cheaper than current hybrid systems,...
It's not just the $300,000 price tag that hurts
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 22, 2010
This final note today. Another auto recall to tell you about. Seems like they just keep coming, doesn't it? It's a potential hazard to pedestrians...
For public good, not for profit.
OnStar: Roadside assistance... and Facebook updater?
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 8, 2010
This final note today, in which a little bit of technology might just be too much. Y'know the OnStar system from GM?...
Hybrid creep to become hybrid whirr
Aug 24, 2010
The Toyota Prius has changed the car industry. Quietly....