CAR NEWS: All new Audi A8s to feature mild-hybrid systems

Before touching on the news about every future flagship A8 will in fact be a hybrid, let’s soak in the beauty and grace of this superb range-topping luxury car. The new A8 is slightly longer, narrower and incredibly distinguished. And yes, the rear light treatment also reminds me of Lincoln… On the technology front, the A8 is first car to ...

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LIST: Top 10 stolen cars in the United States

The National Insurance Crime Bureau, or NICB just released its annual list of the top 10 stolen vehicles in the United States, and for a fourth year in a row the Honda Accord and the Honda Civic find themselves at the top of the list. Here are the top 10 vehicles that were the most stolen last year in the ...

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TECH: BMW’s driverless parking technology

Autonomous parking systems are not new, and many manufacturers offer optional technologies that can park a vehicle without driver intervention by taking control of the steering, brakes and engine. However, none of these systems is able to park the vehicle remotely when the driver is outside the vehicle. This is what BMW is offering with its all-new driverless parking system ...

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TECH: Honda’s LaneWatch side assist system

Honda’s LaneWatch system does not aim to replace the traditional blind spot monitoring system. It is, however, a complementary and more accessible technology as it is often offered in the mid-range versions of new Honda vehicles. Using a small camera positioned below the passenger side-view mirror, the LaneWatch system can display a detailed image of what is happening on the ...

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