Shanghai to San Francisco in 100 minutes by Chinese supersonic submarine

08-25-2014 • scmp.com

Chinese eye 'supercavitation' technology as future of underwater travel

Elon Musk May Use 'Wonder Material' Graphene To Push Tesla Performance To The Next Level

08-25-2014 • Business Insider

esla's critically acclaimed all-electric Model S sedan can travel roughly 265 miles on a single charge, according to the EPA, but CEO Elon Musk last month said "it will be possible to have a 500-mile range car," adding "in fact, we could do it quite

In Photos: Highlights from Pebble Beach's concept lawn & Concours d'Elegance

08-24-2014 • gizmag.com

Every year since 1950, automobile aficionados from around the world have come together to celebrate some of the world's rarest and most collectible cars at Pebble Beach's Concours d'Elegance.

Two New Yorkers Took Out A Full-Page Ad To Ask For More Tesla Features,....

08-24-2014 • Business Insider

Two "VERY highly satisfied" owners of the Tesla Model S from Southold, New York took out a full-page ad asking for improvements in a Silicon Valley newspaper on Friday, and Elon Musk actually responded by saying many of their suggestions would be imp

Pure electrics to race in 2014 MPG Marathon

08-22-2014 • gizmag.com

The MPG Marathon, now in its fourth year, aims to demonstrate how fuel-efficient cars, route planning technology and eco-friendly driving skills can help to manage the rising cost of fuel.

A Former Disney Imagineer Built The Ultimate Survival Vehicle For His Daughter

08-21-2014 • Business Insider

The KiraVan is ready for the apocalypse. This all-terrain monster is designed to withstand some of the most grueling conditions nature can throw at it.

VertiKUL drone "delivers" on both hovering and forward flight

08-19-2014 • gizmag.com

When something is sent to you by airmail, it travels in a fast and relatively fuel-efficient fixed-wing aircraft, not a fuel-guzzling helicopter.

Houston city council gives green light to Uber, Lyft

08-19-2014 • abc13.com

Houston city council on Wednesday gave the green light to transportation services Uber and Lyft to operate in Houston.

Volvo dives into modular future with SPA

08-18-2014 • http://www.gizmag.com, By Scott Collie

Many of the world's car manufacturers have decided that flexible, modular platforms are the way of the future.

Here's a Terrible Idea: Robot Cars With Adjustable Ethics Settings

08-18-2014 • http://www.wired.com, By Patrick Lin

Do you remember that day when you lost your mind? You aimed your car at five random people down the road. By the time you realized what you were doing, it was too late to brake.

UBER or LYFT for the skies? FAA says nyet to private pilots advertizing available seats

08-16-2014 • Tech Crunch

FAA ruling released today that prohibits private pilots from publicly offering seats on their planes in exchange for gas money, including via startups like AirPooler and Flytenow.

Elon Musk Announces An Infinite-Mile Warranty On The Tesla Model S

08-15-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com

Tesla Model S owners can now drive their electric cars for an infinite number of miles with the drivetrain under warranty, or for eight years ? whichever comes first.

Look, no hands! Test driving a Google car

08-17-2014 • Reuters

The car stopped at stop signs. It glided around curves. It didn't lurch or jolt. The most remarkable thing about the drive was it was utterly unremarkable. This is high praise for the car in question: Google Inc.'s driverless car.

Elon Musk Just Announced Tesla Is Extending Its Warranties ? And That...

08-15-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com

Elon Musk Just Announced Tesla Is Extending Its Warranties ? And That Earnings Would Get Hit As A Result.

Renovo Motors electric supercar does 0-60 mph in under 3.4 seconds

08-15-2014 • http://www.gizmag.com

Electric vehicles and high performance aren't two concepts that naturally spring to mind together.

Most expensive car ever auctioned is sold for $34.65 million

08-15-2014 • http://www.cnbc.com

A 52-year-old Ferrari just smashed the record for the most expensive car ever sold at auction.

The Dodge Charger Hellcat Is Officially The Fastest Sedan Ever Built

08-15-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com

Dodge confirmed this weekend that its all-conquering Charger Hellcat is now the fastest production sedan ever built.

HexHog ATV for wheelchair users who want to rough it

08-12-2014 • http://www.gizmag.com

Though electric wheelchairs offer users increased mobility, they don't tend to perform very well in off-road conditions.

Google Street View Car In Wrong-Way Crash

08-08-2014 • http://www.thesmokinggun.com

AUGUST 7--A Google Street View car that was traveling in the wrong direction on a one-way street crashed into another vehicle last night as it attempted to make a U-turn, Arkansas police report.

GIFs Show How 4 Popular Cars Have Changed Over The Years

08-08-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com

From the bestselling Honda Accord, to a piece of Americana with the Ford Mustang, each vehicle has seen multigenerational design shifts. Here's how some of our favorite cars have evolved over the past 50 years.

Tesla Just Removed A Huge Obstacle To Dominating The World's Biggest Auto Market

08-07-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com

U.S. electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc. said it had "completely and amicably" resolved a trademark dispute in China, removing a hurdle that had threatened CEO Elon Musk's ambition to expand rapidly in the world's biggest auto market.

MORGAN STANLEY: Tesla Model X Will Prove Tesla Is No 'One Hit Wonder'

08-07-2014 • http://www.businessinsider.com

Morgan Stanley analyst and big-time Tesla bull Adam Jonas is out with a new research note about the startup's forthcoming Model X SUV.

Lyft's Plan to Make On-Demand Carpools the Everyday Way to Commute

08-06-2014 • http://www.wired.com

Lyft is getting back to its roots. Before offering a smartphone app that let you summon other people's private cars?each decked out with a pink mustache?Lyft was a startup called Zimride that matched up college students who wanted to take the same ro

Why The Heck Is Amtrak Still In Business After Losing Money 43 Years Straight?

08-06-2014 • Business Insider

For 43 years, Amtrak has operated at a loss. It stays in business thanks to a healthy annual government subsidy of around $1b a year. It also benefits from the busy Northeast Corridor, which accounts for a large chunk of its overall revenue.

Houston City Council to Vote on RideSharing Services

08-06-2014 • http://thelibertybeat.com, by Derrick Broze

On Tuesday afternoon the Houston City Council will once again hear arguments from supporters and opponents of ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft.

Students Build an Electric Car With Better Range Than a Tesla

08-05-2014 • Wired.com

Tesla has a new competitor, and it's not from BMW or General Motors. It's from Australian university students, whose electric Sunswift eVe set a new world record for fastest average speed?more than 60mph?