2020 Toyota 4Runner goes off road with more safety and tech features
For an old school SUV, the 2020 Toyota 4Runner has a lot of tech features. The 4Runner already offered a bundle of off-road driving aids, and for 2020 it gets an updated infotainment system and new safety features as well. Toyota now offers both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the 4Runner.
These classic cars marry timeless style with modern electric power
Classic cars have inimitable style and character, but that doesn't mean they can't be improved. It's possible to upgrade a classic with a modern electric powertrain, and these are some of the best builds. Electric power ensures these classic cars will stay on the road for years to come.
Toyota is actively testing a solar-powered Prius to cut the cord
Toyota covered a Prius Prime plug-in hybrid in solar panels in an attempt to stretch its range. Tests showed a maximum range improvement of 35 miles. But high costs mean Toyota likely won't put a solar array like this one into production. A smaller-scale solar roof is currently available from Toyota.
Nissan used its car seat design experience to create these cool gaming chairs
In honor of National Video Games day, Nissan used its experience designing car seats to create three custom gaming chairs for the e-sports crowd. Each chair is inspired by a specific Nissan model. Nissan sketched out chair designs based on the GT-R Nismo, Leaf electric car, and Armada off-roader.
BMW teases hydrogen cars again with fuel cell X5 concept
BMW unveiled a hydrogen fuel cell version of its X5 SUV at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. The automaker plans to build a small batch of similar vehicles in 2022, but hasn't committed to larger-scale production. BMW sees some promise in hydrogen, but is also investing in battery-electric cars.
Ford is done with subscription services, sells Canvas to competitor Fair
Ford is selling its Canvas subscription service to Fair, which operates its own app-based cap subscription service. Canvas started in 2017 and currently has about 3,800 customers in three cities. Other automakers continue to pursue subscription services as an alternative to buying and leasing.
Porsche finally reveals the Taycan, its first production electric car
The 2020 Porsche Taycan is finally here, and it looks like it was worth the wait. Porsche's first electric car will have up to 750 horsepower, and an interior full of screens. Porsche plans to follow up the Taycan with a production version of the Mission E Cross Turismo electric wagon.
Many Americans don’t buy EVs because they don’t understand them, says Ford
Ford is planning to launch several new electric cars, and the automaker views public education as one of its biggest challenges. Electric cars are no longer a novelty, but people still don't understand them, according to Ford. Myths such as lack of range in cold weather persist, says Ford.
The 2020 Audi A5 gets some style tweaks and a new infotainment system
The 2020 Audi A5 gets a mild styling refresh and a new infotainment system with a 10.1-inch touchscreen. The changes apply to the 2020 Audi A5 coupe, convertible, and Sportback, as well as the S5 versions of those body styles. Audi hasn't said whether the RS 5 coupe and Sportback will be changed for 2020.
Ford squashes the bug problem plaguing autonomous cars
Self-driving cars have to overcome a lot of problems, and one of them is bugs. Ford used some clever engineering to keep insects from blinding autonomous-car sensors. Ford plans to launch its first fully autonomous production car in 2021, and details like this are vital to making it work.
Someone is already flipping a new 2020 Toyota Supra on Bring a Trailer
That was fast. A 2020 Toyota GR Supra Launch Edition is already up for auction on Bring a Trailer. But should you bid on it, or just head to a Toyota dealer? Bring a Trailer has a reputation for inflating the prices of cars, so this Supra could end up selling for much more than its sticker price.
Watch a Porsche Taycan prototype hit 90 mph on the deck of an aircraft carrier
Porsche decided to test the acceleration and braking of its Taycan electric car on the flight deck of the USS Hornet, a decommissioned World War II aircraft carrier. The electric Porsche accelerated from zero to 90 mph and back to zero without going over the edge of the 869-foot flight deck.
2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid delivers 28 mpg without sacrificing towing capacity
The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid delivers an impressive combination of efficiency and capability, but at a significant premium over a non-hybrid 2020 Explorer. The 2020 Ford Explorer starts at $37,870 for a base model. Ford delivered on its gas-mileage promise, while still achieving a 5,000-pound towing capacity.
Fresh off a redesign, the 2020 Subaru Forester adds more safety tech
The 2020 Subaru Forester enters the new model year with only minor changes. The most notable updates are two new safety features: Rear Seat Reminder, and a lane-centering function for the EyeSight driver-assist system. Subaru redesigned the Forester for 2019, so major changes weren't expected for 2020.
How Verizon and Team Penske used 5G to help win the Indy 500
Team Penske, the most successful race team in Indy 500 history, used Verizon 5G in its bid to win the 2019 Indy 500. Modern race cars generate tons of data, and a 5G connection lets teams harvest that data faster. The Indy 500 is one of the world's oldest races, but it benefits from modern tech.
Sanders calls for electric school buses — and they’re already on the way
Electric school buses are part of Sen. Bernie Sanders' $16 trillion Green New Deal, but some school districts are already using them. Reduced emissions and lower operating costs make electric school buses a sensible option. At least two manufacturers are offering electric school buses.
