Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles over Hacking Worries

26. July 2015 · Write a comment · Categories: New Technology, Transportation, Travel · Tags: , , , ,

800px-Hacking_in_progress_at_BarCampLondon_3Under pressure from federal regulators and after government and automakers raised concerns about vehicle communications, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV agreed Friday to recall approximately 1.4 million cars and trucks that can be cyber-attacked remotely.

The company made its decision shortly after Wired magazine revealed that a Jeep Cherokee could be hacked remotely. Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek, two security experts, took control of the Cherokee trough its UConnect entertainment system. They could activate the brakes, steering, windshield wipers, transmission and entertainment system. Although it was just a demonstration, the two well-known hackers highlighted the vulnerability of the security system. More »

Hackers Remotely Take Control of a Jeep Cherokee

22. July 2015 · Write a comment · Categories: New Technology, Transportation · Tags: , , ,

Jeep_Cherokee_2.0_MulitJet_4WD_Limited_(KL)_–_Frontansicht,_30._August_2014,_DüsseldorfA new vulnerability has been found in Chrysler vehicles, according to a recent Wired exclusive report. A group of researchers found that the vulnerability lies in the UConnect system built into the dashboard computers of hundreds of thousands of Fiat Chrysler vehicles made since late 2013.

Two security experts, Chris Valasec and Charlie Miller, highlighted the vulnerability of the security system by attacking a Jeep Cherokee equipped with the UConnect. They discovered that attackers could remotedly locate cars by scanning for devices using the software and easily gain access via UConnect Internet-connected security system available on numerous Fiat Chrysler vehicles. More »

The Robot Car of Tomorrow May Be Programmed to Kill You

21. June 2015 · Write a comment · Categories: New Technology, Transportation, Travel · Tags: , , , ,

изтеглен файлShould your self-driving car be programmed to kill you in order to save a dozen other lives? Recently, Google has announced that the company’s self-driving cars have had just thirteen accidents since it began testing its new technology back in 2009. According to Google, most of the cars were in self-driving mode when the accidents happened, and the other driver caused the accident. Read more on the topic here.

More Drivers Are Trading in Electric Cars for SUVs

24. May 2015 · Write a comment · Categories: Transportation · Tags: , ,

800px-Petrol_pump_mp3h0355In recent years, electric car manufacturers have been touted by celebrities and politicians as a way to help the environment and save money on gasoline. Generous tax credits were handed out to encourage people to buy alternative fuel vehicles.

A report from the auto-research group Edmund.com says that the number of car owners, trading in their high-efficiency vehicles for traditional petrol cars, have significantly increased in the first three month of 2015. Edmund claims that 22 percent of drivers that have traded in their hybrids and EVs in 2015, bought a new SUV. More »

Flying Car Crashes During Test Flight

17. May 2015 · Write a comment · Categories: Transportation, Travel · Tags: , ,

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe AeroMobil 3.0 prototype, piloted by its inventor, spectacularly crashed during a test flight in west Slovakia last week.

Stefan Klein, co-founder of tech company AeroMobil, flying car’s inventor and test pilot, was testing the latest experimental AeroMobil prototype in Nitra, Slovakia, when something went wrong at an altitude of approximately 900 feet. The aircraft appeared to be in trouble and went into a tailspin before it crashed into the ground.

The pilot activated the parachute system built into the car, which slowed the descent and saved Klein’s life. Onlookers said the 54-year-old inventor didn’t need any help to leave the scene. He was later taken to hospital for minor injuries. However, the aircraft wasn’t so lucky. It was badly damaged in the crash. More »

Frozen in Time: Five Pre-War Automobiles Found in Texas Barn

10. May 2015 · Write a comment · Categories: Transportation · Tags: ,

1929_CadillacFive perfectly preserved classic pre-war automobiles, stored for four decades in a Austin barn were discovored by a Texas car collector. Antonio Brunet is a chairman and founder of Motostalgia Auctions. He is now helping the classic’s owner take the cars to auction. The collection is valued at more than $700,000.

The collection includes a 1932 Cadillac 370B V-12 Victoria Convertible, 1933 Cadillac Model 370C V-12 Town Coupe, 1938 Cadillac Series 90 V-16 Fleetwood Limousine, 1923 Milburn Electric Model 27L, 1908 REO Model G Boattail Roadster/Sedan Tonneau. The 1932 Cadillac 370B Victoria Convertible is the rarest of the five cars. There were only four prototypes built for 1932 to show executives to see if they approved of the model. The Cadillac found in the barn More »

Is Chevrolet-FNR the Self-Driving Car of the Future?

03. May 2015 · Write a comment · Categories: Transportation, Travel · Tags: , , , , ,

Logo_ChevroletGeneral Motors has taken the wraps off its new Chevrolet-FNR at the Shanghai GM Gala Night during the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the brand in China.

The Chevrolet’s latest innovation is an autonomous electrical concept developed and designed in Shanghai by the company’s Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centre (PATAC) joint venture. More »

BMW Had Best March Sales Ever

21. April 2015 · Write a comment · Categories: Transportation · Tags: , ,

800px-BMW_328i_F30_2012_vl_2The BMW announced a few days ago that it reached a new sales height in March as the German automaker had sold 232,556 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles during the month, which is up 9.2 percent on the previous year. This has led to the company’s best ever first quarter sales figures with the BMW Group achieving a sales increase of 8.1 percent at 526,669 vehicles. More »

The Best of 2015 New York International Auto Show

07. April 2015 · Write a comment · Categories: Transportation · Tags: , , ,

800px-BMW_M5_E39_speedometerHybrids, fuel cells, luxury and safety are the big trend at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, the biggest car show on the continent and most influential car market with cars for all tastes on display. More than 1,000 vehicles, 60 new models unveiled and among them there are several super cars, including Honda Civic Concept, Lincoln Continental, McLaren 570S, Cadillac CT6, Porsche Boxster Spyder. Come along and take an inside look at the best of this year’s show.

Bloodhound- the Rocket Car That Aims to be the Fastest on Earth

25. March 2015 · Write a comment · Categories: Transportation · Tags: , ,

800px-AFRC_jet_car_on_runway_at_WOWC_2008A futuristic British-built rocket car, dubbed Bloodhound, and a team of 34 engineers and scientists behind this supersonic car, will attempt to smash the land speed record.

The Bloodhound is designed to reach over 1,000 mph in 55 seconds. The attempt will take place on a specially cleared 12-mile stretch of dried-up lake-bed land in Hakskeen Pan in South Africa Kalahari desert in August where 18,500 tonnes of stones have been removed by 300 local workers for five years. The area will be fitted with a water pipeline and 4G phone network. More than 10,000 tourists are expected to watch the record breaking attempt. More »

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