Google and other companies have been working on self driving cars for a while now, Toyota has announced that it will demonstrate its new AHDA system or Automated Highway Driving Assistant next week. According to Toyota their new AHDA system is designed for safer driving by reducing the drivers … [Read more...] about Toyota To Demo Automated Driving Assistant Next Week
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BMW I3 Range Extender Version Will Retail For $45,300
BMW has announced the price of its new electric vehicle for the US, the BMW i3 Range Extender version will retail for $45,300, this version has double the range of the standard model. The standard model BMW i3 will retail for $41,350, the Range Extender i3 features a two cylinder engine which is … [Read more...] about BMW I3 Range Extender Version Will Retail For $45,300
Hyundai SEMA Concept Car Is Called Yellowcake
Hyundai has pulled the wraps off a new concept car that will be on display at the SEMA show in Las Vegas from November 5 through the 8. The car is an aftermarket version of the Veloster Turbo envisioned as a time attack racecar for nighttime courses. The car has the nickname "Yellowcake" thanks to … [Read more...] about Hyundai SEMA Concept Car Is Called Yellowcake
Ford Lowers Fuel Economy Ratings on C-Max Hybrid
Ford has been hit with a lot of criticism this year with multiple publications and owners alleging that some of its hybrid vehicles are unable to achieve the fuel economy promised. Ford originally placed window stickers on its C-Max hybrid claiming 47 mpg combined. However, after complaints that the … [Read more...] about Ford Lowers Fuel Economy Ratings on C-Max Hybrid
Audi Quattro Sport E-Tron Concept 700HP Hybrid Supercar Unveiled
Car maker Audi has this week unveiled a new concept car in the form of the Audi 700HP Hybrid Quattro Sport e-Tron, which will be officially unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The Quattro Sport E-Tron Concept is set to be unveiled in the next few weeks but to whet our appetites … [Read more...] about Audi Quattro Sport E-Tron Concept 700HP Hybrid Supercar Unveiled
Electric Buses in Korea Wirelessly Charge As They Drive
One of the things that will significantly change the electric vehicle market when available is wireless charging. The problem for electric vehicles right now is limited driving range and the need to stop and plug-in to get more power. A group of scientists in Korea have devised a way to get around … [Read more...] about Electric Buses in Korea Wirelessly Charge As They Drive
2014 Chevrolet Volt gets cheaper
Chevrolet has announced a significant price cut for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt electric car. The new starting MSRP for the vehicle will be $34,995, making it $5,000 cheaper than the previous model. The $34,995 price also includes the $810 destination fee. The starting price is for a base level car … [Read more...] about 2014 Chevrolet Volt gets cheaper
Porsche Unveils Special 911 Designed by 5 Million Facebook Fans
Porsche has unveiled a very special 911 sports car that it asked its 5 million Facebook fans to design. Porsche initiated this unique project to celebrate reaching the significant milestone of 5 million fans on its Facebook page. The car is based on a 911 Carrera 4S, a model renowned for its … [Read more...] about Porsche Unveils Special 911 Designed by 5 Million Facebook Fans
Acura Shows off NSX Prototype at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Years ago, Acura produced a sports car that performed exceptionally well called the NSX. The car was discontinued after a run of several years and Acura is said to bring the car back in a completely new form. Acura showed off a prototype of the car over the weekend during a race at the Mid-Ohio … [Read more...] about Acura Shows off NSX Prototype at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Audi S3 Sportback To Feature Built In LTE
Audi has announced that their new Audi S3 Sportback will come with built-in LTE, and the feature will also be added to other Audi models this fall. Audi is the first carmaker to bring the fast LTE data transfer standard to the car with full integration. It can be ordered as an option in the Audi … [Read more...] about Audi S3 Sportback To Feature Built In LTE
The 3D Printed Car
We have featured a number of 3D printed projects here at Geeky Gadgets, although the latest one from Ivan, who lives in Auckland, New Zealand, may be one of the most ambitious 3D printed projects so far—a 3D printed car. Ivan is building himself a replica of a 1961 series II Aston Martin DB4, and … [Read more...] about The 3D Printed Car
BMW i3 Price For The UK Is £25,680
BMW recently announced the US and European pricing for their new BMW i3 electric vehicle, and now they have announced the BMW i3 price for the UK. The BMW i3 will retail for £25,680 when it launches in the UK. This price is for the entry-level model. The Range Extender i3 will retail for £28,830. … [Read more...] about BMW i3 Price For The UK Is £25,680
