Automotive

I have a classic car and I don't want the battery hooked up all the time, for safety. Does anyone know if there's a power device I can splice into the stereo "memory retention" wire that will supply power to the memory while the vehicle battery is disconnected and charge up again while the...

On Jan. 19, 2038, millions of the world's computer systems and smart devices will suddenly be unable to tell time, with massive consequences. Digital 'Epochalypse' Could Bring World to Grinding Halt : Read more

Google's self-driving car arm, Waymo, and Fiat Chrysler are putting more of its vehicles on the road to find out how people would use them and what features they'd like. Google's Self-Driving Cars Hitting the Road in Phoenix : Read more

Scenario: I just got and old convertible back on the road and the last thing I need to do is get the audio system working. The car currently has a new Sony head unit, 6 Polk speakers (4 door, 2 rear) and 1 10in pioneer shallow mount sub, with an 8 gauge power and ground supply. Space in the...

Google's self-driving car subsidiary Waymo reports that its vehicles have gotten significantly safer over the past year. Google's Driverless Cars Are Getting Safer : Read more

By adding "OK Google" to the latest Android Auto update, drivers can access all sorts of features just by speaking while staying safe behind the wheel. Android Auto Just Got This Overdue Feature : Read more

The laptop-sized Walkcar could get you from point A to point B at up to 10 mph. World's Smallest Car Is a $1,280 Alternative to Walking : Read more

Nissan is using its tech from autonomous cars in chairs that can save you from unnecessary physical strain by moving you along in line while sitting. Nissan Self-Driving Chair Can Spare You From Standing in Line : Read more

Apple could push its rumored automotive project forward by starting with an acquisition of self-balancing motorcycle maker Lit. Forget Apple Car: This Self-Balancing Motorcycle is a Better Idea : Read more

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says a software update, meant to make its Autopilot feature safer, could be released next week. Tesla's Safer Autopilot Update Coming Next Week : Read more

Self-driving cars will only make our highways and streets more dangerous, a security expert said at the BSides conference in Las Vegas. Self-Driving Cars Could 'Create Hell on Earth,' Researcher Says : Read more

From a McLaren-killing supercar to Hyundai’s sleek new plug-in, these are the top vehicles from the New York Auto Show. The Best Cars from the 2016 New York Auto Show : Read more

A software vulnerability puts 1.4 million vehicles at risk of attack from hackers. Here's how to fix the problem. How to Patch Your Fiat Chrysler Vehicle Against Hackers : Read more

Ok so I know there are a lot of explanations of what a ohm is and how it works but i just don't get it. I also would like to know how many ohms in an amp I would need for two 400w rms 800w peak subwoofers. I see all these amps on amazon that say things like 4 ohms stable @ 800w but would that...

A report says hackers can steal personal data from your car, or even remotely hijack it. Here's how they do it, and how you can stop them. How Hackers Could Take Over Your Car : Read more

New patent suggests remote control of windows, doors and engine via an iPhone. With GPS, the car could even respond as you approach it. Apple CarPlay Could Unlock or Start Car as You Approach : Read more

Many cars have hidden entertainment and communication features that only need to be turned on. One hacker decided to find out how. How to Brick Your Car by Looking for Hidden Options : Read more

InCar minimizes distractions while you drive by providing just essential functions via voice control and reducing incoming notifications. InCar Android App Blocks Distractions While Driving : Read more

Run Android on your car's dashboard with the new Navdy. Navdy Puts Messages and Apps on Your Car Dashboard : Read more

Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., asks 20 major manufacturers tough questions about automotive security and driver privacy. Senator Wants Cybersecurity Answers from Automakers : Read more