Jeep hackers take control of steering and braking systems at speed.
Security researchers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek have taken the remote hack of a car to the next level. Now they can control the accelerator, steering wheel, brakes, and even electronic parking brake while the car is driving at more dangerous high speeds.
A year ago, the same pair of hackers remotely compromised a Jeep Cherokee. In a controlled demonstration the two cybersecurity researchers were able to access More »
After 35 years in development, the world’s consumer jetpack, dubbed Martin Jetpack, will be on sale next year.
Next month, Australia-listed Martin Aircraft Co. will begin manufacturing its carbon-fiber, petrol-powered aircraft that can reach heights of 3,000 feet and speeds up to 46 miles per hour.
The machine was invented in New Zealand by Glenn Martin in 1980s. By 1986, Martin had built a prototype of his jetpack in his garage. He wanted to make a device that could lift a solidly built guy and then stay airborne for as longer as possible.
Martin Aircraft Co. has signed preliminary agreements with several companies, including Dubai Civil Defense department. More »
Elon Musk has just revealed the second part of his Master Plan. Tesla expands into electric trucks and buses, car sharing, self-driving technology and solar energy systems.
Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive unveiled the new and updated version of the “top secret” Tesla Master Plan in a post on a company’s website on Wednesday. More »
Aston Martin has finally unveiled its AM-RB 001 hypercar.
Aston Martin is teaming up with Red Bull Racing Formula One to buld a revolutionary model that may become the world’s fastest car.
The project has been headed up by Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing’s chief technical officer and dominant F1 technical director of the past decade, Marek Reichman, Aston Martin EVP and chief creative officer, and David King, More »
The success of Tesla Model S and stricter emissions standards around the world has spurred carmakers to plan numerous plug-in their own electric models.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles considers making an electric version of its Maserati Alfieri sports car, Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said recently in an interview.
Maserati Company is reportedly planning to take as a base the Alfieri sports car concept that debuted at 2014 Geneva Motor Show. More »
Electric car maker Tesla Motors has marked July 29 as the date for its Gigafactory Grand opening celebration. The official event will take place outside of Reno, Nevada on the night of July 29th. The company noted the date in the invitations sent out to Model S buyers who had won tickets to Grand opening by referring more than five other customers. It was confirmed by Tesla that a customer-oriented special event will be hold that night. More »
A bright red $50 000 Ferrari stolen 28 years ago was found by US customs officials and prevented from being exported to Poland.
The red 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi was stolen on July 19, 1987 from a Newport Beach car lot. The original owner is a man from Orange County, Calif. and now wishes to remain anonymous. He had expressed interest in buying back the car.
When three decades ago, the man discovered his car had gone missing, he reported the car stolen and was compensated by his insurance company. More »
Six convoys of self-driving trucks made by largest manufacturers arrived in Rotterdam’s harbour Wednesday taking part in the Truck Platooning Challenge: Europe’s first cross-border challenge involving automated trucks. Organisers say the experiment will revolutionize future road transport on Europe’s busy highways.
More than a dozen self-driving trucks made by six of Europe’s largest manufacturers- Daimler, IVECO, Scania DAF, MAN and Volvo- are taking part in the European Truck Platooning Challenge, organized by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment as one of the big events for its 2016 presidency of the European Union. More »
