Volvo has announced that it plans to update its On Call app introduced back in 2001. The updated app will bring with it support for wearable devices such as Android Wear and the Apple Watch. With support for those wearables, Volvo owners with the devices will be able to control settings of the car, … [Read more...] about Volvo’s news On Call App to Support Apple Watch and Android Wear
Brabus Massages Mercedes S550 Plug-in Hybrid
Brabus has been taking already powerful Mercedes luxury cars and tweaking them for more performance for a long time. Typically, we see their name associated with Mercedes' line of AMG performance cars when the AMG massaging isn’t enough for the owner. This time out Brabus is lending its tuning … [Read more...] about Brabus Massages Mercedes S550 Plug-in Hybrid
Chevy takes the lead in support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Chevy has taken time to brag about the wide support it has in its new vehicles for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Those mobile specifications allow drivers to control smartphones using the infotainment system in the car rather than having to touch the smartphones themselves. In addition to making … [Read more...] about Chevy takes the lead in support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Hisense H7 4K UltraHD TV rocks budget price and 50-inch screen
If you have shopped for a new TV lately, you know that if you want a 4K resolution TV you are going to spend a significant amount of money. A new TV from Hisense will be landing in Walmart stores around the US next month that sports 4K resolution and a nice size screen for an impressively low price … [Read more...] about Hisense H7 4K UltraHD TV rocks budget price and 50-inch screen
X2-VelociRoACH Robot Scurries Around at 11mph
I'd wager you have no idea that there are speed records for tiny robots, but there are. In fact, a team from UC Berkeley recently smashed the speed record for tiny robots with a small bot called the X2-VelociRoACH. This little beastie weighs in at only 54 grams and it can move way faster than you … [Read more...] about X2-VelociRoACH Robot Scurries Around at 11mph
Bentley Bentayga takes to the Nurburgring
Back in January, we saw a video of the Bentley SUV called the Bentayga ripping around off-road in the desert sand. I know I wasn’t the only one that wondered why Bentley was bothering testing that car off-road, it’s not like any Bentley driver will spend that much money on an SUV and drive it … [Read more...] about Bentley Bentayga takes to the Nurburgring
Ford F-150 Can Back up a Trailer for You
I've been driving fast cars on racetracks for years and have taught hoards of novice to do the same things over the years. When I had a track car that had to be towed to the track, the one thing I could never do well enough to not bruise my ego constantly was back the trailer up. If I couldn't pull … [Read more...] about Ford F-150 Can Back up a Trailer for You
BMW 435i ZHP Coupe Gets more Power and Style
BMW has announced a very interesting and very limited edition car for 2016. The car is called the 2016 BMW 435i ZHP Coupe edition and only 100 units will be built. BMW hasn’t said exactly how much this special edition will cost, but it gets some very nice go fast hardware that will make the car … [Read more...] about BMW 435i ZHP Coupe Gets more Power and Style
Porsche 911 Carrera and Boxster Black Editions Pack lots of Features
There is no such thing as a bargain Porsche, but if there were, the Porsche 911 Carrera and Boxster Black Editions would be them. Both of these new special edition cars get lots of features crammed inside for a slight premium over base models, making them very attractive to Porsche shoppers looking … [Read more...] about Porsche 911 Carrera and Boxster Black Editions Pack lots of Features
Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SV Sets Blazing Nurburgring Lap time
Lamborghini is the maker of some of the most flamboyant and fast exotic cars in the world. One of its fastest vehicles is the Aventador SV, a car that will only be produced in a 600-unit run. The specs of the car show that it will be a seriously fast ride for the well-heeled who can afford the … [Read more...] about Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SV Sets Blazing Nurburgring Lap time
Lotus Evora 400 to start at £72,000
Lotus announced the Evora 400 sports car back in February and hailed the car as the fastest and most powerful production Lotus of the new millennium. The Lotus Evora 400 uses the Lotus mantra of lightweight and decent power to achieve impressive performance and handling capabilities. One of the only … [Read more...] about Lotus Evora 400 to start at £72,000
Audi TT Clubsport Spied on Video
Several things go into making a car cool. It has to look good, offer performance, and sound good too. It looks like Audi is doing well on all accounts with the new TT Clubsport concept that we talked about a few days back. We know all the specs on the concept car already, and if you are wondering, … [Read more...] about Audi TT Clubsport Spied on Video












