Autos

U.K. armed forces recruit backseat driver tech

In-vehicle sensor will record driving maneuvers and tell military drivers where they are going wrong, as part of 6-month trial to improve road safety.

April 4, 2008, 12:19 PM PDT

Zenn swaps motors in latest electric cars

It doesn't go far, but the new vehicle from Zenn Motor doesn't use gas either.
Photo: Zenn's new low-speed electric car

February 1, 2008, 11:02 AM PST

GM unveils eco-friendly concept Cadillac

The first concept car to get its premiere at CES runs on a hydrogen fuel cell and a lithium ion battery.
Photos: Green Cadillac

January 8, 2008, 11:00 PM PST

The road ahead for automakers

roundup India looks to put its stamp on some established car lines. Meanwhile, the upcoming Detroit auto show has folks focused on new designs and new technology.

January 4, 2008, 9:27 AM PST

Year in review: Car tech gets political

Fears of an energy crisis and safety concerns lead to new fuel-saving tech and automation features.

December 27, 2007, 4:00 AM PST

Does GM now mean 'green motors'?

reporter's notebook The Detroit stalwart is recharging itself with the Chevy Volt and other projects, but don't go looking for an all-electric car.
Photos: GM's alternative-energy cars

December 14, 2007, 10:42 AM PST

Battle of the urban robots

Teams in pursuit of top prize in DARPA bot showdown set their creations loose on a 60-mile city course.

November 5, 2007, 4:05 AM PST

DARPA race pushes robotics forward

The Urban Challenge's competitive drama seeds the idea in people's minds that self-driving cars are possible.
Photos: DARPA Challenge

November 5, 2007, 4:00 AM PST

Are VentureOne's three wheels better than four?

Venture Vehicles, yet another entry in the alternative-car market, plans a motorcycle-car crossbreed to market in 2009.
Photos: Rollin' with a three-wheeler

October 30, 2007, 4:00 AM PDT