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The 2021 TXI Study analyzes 36 vehicle technologies that fall into one of four categories: convenience; emerging automation; energy and sustainability; and infotainment and connectivity.
By Jane Ulitskaya
October 6, 2021

Lane keep assist or related terms, like lane keeping assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist, are advanced driver-assistance systems designed to keep you from unintentionally drifting out of your lane.
By Fred Meier
October 1, 2021

A flywheel is a heavy disc attached to the end of a rotating shaft that helps smooth out the engine’s power pulses and store energy through rotational momentum.
By Rick Cotta
September 26, 2021

A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology compared driver gaze patterns when Autopilot was engaged versus when it was turned off.
By Jane Ulitskaya
September 23, 2021

General Motors issued an update on the fix for the Bolt EV’s battery problems, starting with the production of new battery modules.
By Jennifer Geiger
September 21, 2021

Automatic emergency braking systems are designed to first warn you of an impending frontal collision, then automatically apply the brakes if you don’t.
By Rick Cotta
September 19, 2021

The all-new 2021 Volkswagen ID.4’s 250- to 260-mile driving range trails the best mileage totals of top rivals, but the SUV makes up for it, at least in part, in what you pay per mile of range.
By Matt Schmitz
September 16, 2021

Safety Shield is Nissan’s name for its collection of high-tech active safety features.
By Rick Cotta
September 12, 2021

Driver-assistance systems are quickly evolving to take over more driving duties. See how Tesla, Ford and GM’s semi-autonomous features and pricing compare.
By Jane Ulitskaya
September 10, 2021

The Eco mode is a fuel-saving feature offered by several manufacturers that instructs the engine computer to shift into a program that maximizes efficiency over performance.
By Rick Popely
September 5, 2021