Technology

Though unlikely, hackers could potentially control a vehicle's steering and braking system via hacking into their computer systems over wifi.

If your car has automatic crash notification via wireless technology, the 3G shutdown could be bad news. Find out which makes and models will be affected.

Will Ford keep stealing ideas from Tesla? Now, it's dog mode, which will become pet mode in Ford vehicles. However, Ford made it even better.

A new patent filed by Toyota for an inflatable steering wheel could end up saving your life.

A new smartphone app from Volvo is here to change the way you buy a car. We think other automakers might even steal the idea.

A recent study conducted by J.D. Power shows that many new-car owners don't use many of the tech features that come with the car. Does that mean you don't need the top trim level?

Standard new car tech features aren't being used as much as the engineers would like, and it's easy to see why.

As progress marches forward, there are a handful of automotive technologies that are fading away. So let's look back at them before they're gone for good.

Early 1990s F1 was dominated by one team, and after realizing what a rocket they had, it's not hard to see why.

F1 gets a lot of credit for inventing systems present on modern passenger cars like ABS and traction control, but credit is actually due elsewhere.

Are you hesitant to buy an electric vehicle because of the long time it takes to charge its battery? Ford may have solved this problem, for it has a new invention that enables you to charge an EV as quickly as filling up a tank of gas.

Touchscreens are slowly becoming a standard feature in most cars. But due to the chip shortage, BMW is ripping their touchscreens out of certain models.

The continuously variable transmission is a brilliant piece of engineering, but unfortunately gets a bad rep for being too weak. However some cars manage to be quick even with a CVT.

Google wants to help users make better-informed decisions about travel and understand the effects of travel on carbon emissions and climate change. It now offers a new feature on Google Maps that shows the most fuel-efficient and eco-friendly route.

Solar power, with abundant energy from the sun, could be the future for cars. To date, solar technology isn’t effective enough to make it a practical reality. However, EV start-up Sono may have made a big jump. The automaker built a Sion solar-powered car that can power a home and may not need a charge.

don't be stressed by a short key fob range. There's one weird trick that helps your key fob work from farther away. Check it out!

Automation is a complicated issue for the automotive industry. While automation has increased production, it has also resulted in a significant loss of jobs. The latest robot employee for Hyundai reveals an intriguing yet terrifying future. Meet Spot the robot dog, the safety enforcer at a Kia automotive facility.

Hologram technology has rapidly advanced. Deceased celebrities like Tupac Shakur have been brought back in holographic form. Manufacturers use holographic technologies to aid them in their designs. Also, recently, Ford filed a patent for custom holograms that can be projected from Ford and Lincoln cars.

Car radios used to be just that — a radio. Sometimes they offered BlueTooth, CD players, or AUX cables, but at their most intricate points, they were simply designed to play music. In older vehicles, especially in the early 2000s, it wasn’t uncommon to install aftermarket radios in cars. Today’s cars have much more advanced …

New technology is finding its way into every orifice of new cars, and windshields are no exception. With this comes increased repair costs.