Hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek have developed a software that can wirelessly hijack a 2014 Jeep Cherokee over the internet. The two hacker asked WIRED senior writer Andy Greenberg to take the SUV for a spin on the highway while they attack it from miles away. They started by turning on the vehicle’s air conditioning, stereo at full volume, and windshield… Continue reading Wirelessly Hacking a Jeep Cherokee
Tag: Future Cars
Range Rover Smartphone Remote Control Technology
Land Rover is researching a new remote control technology that represents a stepping stone towards the fully autonomous car. It could be used by the driver to manoeuvre their car out of difficult situations safely or negotiate challenging terrain, whilst walking alongside the car at a maximum speed of 6.5 km/h (4 mph). The Multi-Point… Continue reading Range Rover Smartphone Remote Control Technology
2016 BMW 7 Series
BMW has pulled the covers off its sixth generation 7 Series vehicle, which arrives this fall as a 2016 model. The BMW 7 Series sets a new benchmark in lightweight design, driving dynamics, comfort, intelligent connectivity and intuitive operation. The all-new BMW 7 Series will be introduced as a 740i and a 750i xDrive model featuring… Continue reading 2016 BMW 7 Series
Google Begins Testing Self-Driving Car on Public Roads
After revealing the physical versions of their self-driving car prototypes back in December, Google began testing them out at their facilities. The company is now going to begin sending some of their prototypes out on the roads of Mountain View, California this summer. The small electric two-seater prototypes will take to public roads – but… Continue reading Google Begins Testing Self-Driving Car on Public Roads
World’s Longest Self-Driving Trip
The Roadrunner autonomous car created by English auto technology company Delphi, has successfully completed a 3,400 mile trip in the United States from California to New York City in nine days. The trip was the longest ever made by a self-driving car, the Roadrunner doing roughly 99% of the driving itself, with a human taking… Continue reading World’s Longest Self-Driving Trip
2016 Cadillac CT6
Cadillac has officially unveiled the 2016 CT6 at the New York Auto Show. The CT6 will begin production in late 2015 with three engine options. Starting with the base 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder will make 265 horsepower. Stepping up to the newly revised 3.6-liter V6 will net buyers an estimated 335 hp, and finally there will… Continue reading 2016 Cadillac CT6
Lincoln Continental Concept
The new Lincoln Continental debuts in concept form at this week’s New York Auto Show. The Continental Concept is powered by a Lincoln-exclusive 3.0-liter V6 EcoBoost® engine. It also features Lincoln Drive Control ride-enhancing technologies and Adaptive Steering. The car rides on polished-aluminum, painted-pocket 21-inch wheels. The Continental was discontinued in 2002, it was largely… Continue reading Lincoln Continental Concept
Mercedes-Benz F015 Test Drive
Mercedes-Benz has offered a demonstration of its incredible F015 Luxury In Motion. The self driving car was taken for a test drive at the Alameda Naval Air Station in California. Watch the video below to learn more about the futuristic car.