Ultra Cruise is going to be available starting in 2023, which is not far into the future at all. GM says it will be unveiled on Cadillac vehicles first, so we might expect the upcoming Celestiq to be unveiled with the technology on board. It also seems likely that the […]
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General Motors Sues Ford Over BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving Name
Back in April, Ford unveiled its hands-free automated driving tech, BlueCruise. Effectively serving the same purpose as General Motors’ Super Cruise system, it’s another step towards fully autonomous driving, and Ford heralds it as a mighty technological achievement. That’s all well and good, but it appears Ford’s prime competitor from […]
Next-Gen Volvos Will Include LiDAR as Standard, Offer ‘Unsupervised’ Automated Driving
Volvo is committed to being the world’s safest automaker, stemming from its claim to fame with the three-point seat belt in 1963. But instead of a physical harness to protect the driver, Volvo’s now focusing on something more intangible: software. On Wednesday, the car company announced that its next-generation vehicles […]
Driving Alone in the Wilds of New Mexico Made Me Think About Who I Want To Be
Warning: This article discusses suicidal ideation and depression. I said that I would drive into the desert to try and find meaning for myself. New Mexico’s beautiful roads, dark starry skies, solitary dirt roads, and gorgeous mountains made a better mirror for myself than I expected them to. This is […]
The Vengeful Divorcee, and Other Tales From Driving Cars to the Stage at Mecum Auctions
Danny Galloway can tell more fascinating stories than a Mecum auction has cars, and that’s saying a lot. A member of the Vintage Thunderbirds of Houston club since 1999, Galloway started volunteering with the club at Mecum’s Houston auction in 2009. He sits on the front line, assigning volunteer drivers […]
Honda’s ‘Simple’ New Interiors Will Put the Emphasis Back on Driving
If you’ve ever driven or been inside an older Honda and found its interior to be remarkably effortless to navigate, guess what? All that was by design. With simple dash designs, thin A-pillars, and low cowls, it was all part of the company’s “Man Maximum/Machine Minimum” interior mantra that placed […]
Elon Musk Denies Autopilot Use in Fatal Tesla Crash Where Police Claim ‘No One Was Driving’
The aftermath of this weekend’s fatal Tesla Model S crash in which authorities allege the two victims were riding in the passenger seats with no one behind the wheel continued to unfold on Monday when two separate federal agencies announced they were sending special investigation teams to the Houston-area crash […]
Ford Reveals BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving Tech for F-150, Mustang Mach-E
It seems like every other week that a car company unveils some sort of driver-assistance functionality, but let it be clear—hands-free driving is a big deal. That’s part of why General Motors’ Super Cruise is lauded amongst industry critics and consumers alike. Of course, it’s high time for Ford to […]
Tesla’s EPA Driving Ranges Didn’t Hold Up to Testing. It Tried Again and Still Fell Short
Back in February, Edmunds published data that it gathered from testing the driving range of 17 EVs currently for sale and compared its findings to their official U.S. Environmental Protection Agency figures. The Porsche Taycan did incredibly well, surpassing its predicted range by over 100 miles, but as it’s to […]
The Ford Fiesta ST Gave Me Some of My Favorite Driving Memories and I Didn’t Even Own One
In 2013 I was freshly 19, working two part-time jobs trying to piece together a living. One was at a car dealership as a lot jockey and I was, how the kids say it, “down bad” for a Fiesta ST. It was not an expensive car but still beyond my […]
How Driving on a Flat Tire Could Damage Your Car
The Drive and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Read more. Flat tires are a part of life. You’ll have to deal with one at some point, and it’s best to know what to do when that encounter occurs. Self-reliance […]