10 Car Steering Wheels That Look Like Nothing Else: Straight Out of Science Fiction
These are some of the most unusual steering wheels ever designed for cars.
Mazda Patents New EGR System for Rotary Engine in the U.S.
Mazda is keeping quiet about a potential production rotary-powered model, but a new U.S. patent suggests the technology remains alive.
Solar-Powered Charging: New BMW Concept Harvests Energy While Driving
Clemson University students, with support from BMW, have created the unusual Deep Orange 17 EV, which can recharge using solar power. Nicknamed Luminetta, the prototype features 1,700 photovoltaic cells integrated directly into its body.
GM to Introduce Its Own In-Car AI Assistant Later This Year
General Motors is preparing a proprietary AI assistant designed to deliver smarter, more personalized in-vehicle experiences nationwide.
Touchscreens in Cars: Convenience That Kills? The 2026 Study
When technology works against the driver. The auto industry seems to be advancing at a rapid pace with electric motors, self-driving systems, and head-up displays.
Volkswagen Patents a Steering Wheel With a Built-In Pop It! Stress-Relief Module
A steering wheel designed to reduce stress: Volkswagen has patented a new driver-focused feature. Here's how it works.
This Automatic Jack Lifts Your Vehicle Without Any Manual Effort
An innovative automatic jack handles the heavy lifting, making vehicle maintenance easier with minimal effort from the driver.
BMW Puts a Humanoid Robot That Can “See” With Its Hands to Work at Its US Plant
German automaker BMW has confirmed that the new Figure 03 robot has officially started working at its Spartanburg, South Carolina, facility.
5 American Cars That Predicted the Future of the Auto Industry
These groundbreaking American vehicles introduced game-changing ideas decades before the rest of the industry caught up.
BMW Teams Up With Mistral AI to Improve Crash Simulation
BMW says its latest partnership with Mistral AI will help speed up and refine virtual crash analysis.
Aston Martin Unveils New Hypercar-Inspired Racing Simulator
Styled after the Aston Martin Valkyrie race car, the new simulator combines cutting-edge hardware with exclusive design.
BMW Introduces New Ignition Technology for 2026 M2, M3, and M4
BMW’s new M Ignite system brings Formula 1-inspired combustion technology to future performance cars without sacrificing power or driving character.
U.S. Students Build Ultra-Efficient Car That Gets Nearly 2,150 MPG
A lightweight student-built prototype shocked engineers by achieving fuel economy figures that seem impossible even for modern hybrid vehicles.
Toyota Built a Robot That Might Actually Belong in the NBA
Toyota’s latest basketball-playing robot can sink shots, move like a human, and already holds world records.
Ford Patents New Adaptive Bumper Designed to Better Protect Cars and Pedestrians
Ford’s new “smart” bumper concept changes stiffness during impact, potentially reducing damage, repair costs, and pedestrian injuries.