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“Air Wall”: Ford Patents a Ceiling-Mounted Airbag to Protect Rear Passengers

“Air Wall”: Ford Patents a Ceiling-Mounted Airbag to Protect Rear Passengers

Ford has patented a new safety system featuring an airbag designed specifically for the second-row seats.

Ford Developing Virtual Keypad: Unlock Your Car With Hand Gestures Instead of a Code

Ford Developing Virtual Keypad: Unlock Your Car With Hand Gestures Instead of a Code

In an era when cars use NFC, biometrics, and smartphones as keys, Ford is still standing by its trusty old Securicode digital keypad.

Yamaha Unveils AI-Powered Self-Learning Motorcycle “Lambda” and a Hydrogen Golf Cart

Yamaha Unveils AI-Powered Self-Learning Motorcycle “Lambda” and a Hydrogen Golf Cart

From electric motorcycles and bicycles to futuristic mobility aids and experimental prototypes — Yamaha is reimagining personal transportation.

Belt and Braces: Volvo Reinvents Seatbelt Safety with a Smarter, More Adaptive Design

Belt and Braces: Volvo Reinvents Seatbelt Safety with a Smarter, More Adaptive Design

The Swedish automaker’s next-generation seatbelt adjusts automatically to the severity and dynamics of a collision.

Tesla Is Transforming the EV Market With New Charging Technology: V4 Supercharger Rolling Out in the U.S.

Tesla Is Transforming the EV Market With New Charging Technology: V4 Supercharger Rolling Out in the U.S.

Tesla is pushing forward with its EV infrastructure expansion. The newly unveiled V4 Supercharger is already being deployed across the United States.

A Car That’s Practically a TV: New Porsche Cayenne fitted with brand's biggest screens yet

A Car That’s Practically a TV: New Porsche Cayenne fitted with brand's biggest screens yet

Dashboard hosts three infotainment screens including a 14.9in display for passengers and a curved central unit.

Geely and Renault Unveil Compact Hybrid Engine: Fits Almost Anywhere, Turbo Included if Needed

Geely and Renault Unveil Compact Hybrid Engine: Fits Almost Anywhere, Turbo Included if Needed

The new power unit stands out for its compact size and versatile design.

How Your Car's Fuel-Saving Start-Stop System Could Be Killing Your Engine

How Your Car's Fuel-Saving Start-Stop System Could Be Killing Your Engine

The "start-stop" system sounds like a practical solution, but mechanics are increasingly warning that it comes with a hidden cost.

U.S. Tests Advanced Hypersonic Engine With No Moving Parts

U.S. Tests Advanced Hypersonic Engine With No Moving Parts

GE Aerospace is conducting flight trials of the Atmospheric Test of Launched Airbreathing System (ATLAS), powered by a new engine design.

NASA Shifts Plans: Costly VIPER Rover to Launch to the Moon Aboard Blue Origin Rocket

NASA Shifts Plans: Costly VIPER Rover to Launch to the Moon Aboard Blue Origin Rocket

ASA’s VIPER lunar rover project takes an unexpected turn. The rover now has a second chance at launch—this time with Blue Origin.

Chevrolet Onix to Get Advanced Engine Running Exclusively on Ethanol

Chevrolet Onix to Get Advanced Engine Running Exclusively on Ethanol

The Chevrolet Onix may soon be offered with a powertrain designed to run solely on ethanol.

Breakthrough in Battery Tech: Engineers Keep Improving Lithium-Ion Cells

Breakthrough in Battery Tech: Engineers Keep Improving Lithium-Ion Cells

While automakers often tout solid-state batteries as the next big leap in energy storage, engineers continue to refine existing solutions.

Toyota Launches Futuristic "Living Laboratory" City on Site of Old Plant, Welcomes First Residents

Toyota Launches Futuristic "Living Laboratory" City on Site of Old Plant, Welcomes First Residents

Toyota is changing the game with a new laboratory city built for real people in Japan.

Nissan to Launch AI Autopilot and Robotaxi Fleet, Built on the Leaf

Nissan to Launch AI Autopilot and Robotaxi Fleet, Built on the Leaf

AI-powered self-driving and robotaxis coming to Japan in 2027: Under new CEO Ivan Espinosa, Nissan takes aim at Elon Musk’s Tesla.

The Metal Automakers Fear: What Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Hiding

The Metal Automakers Fear: What Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Hiding

Why don’t gas-powered cars use the same lithium-ion batteries found in smartphones?