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General Motors has announced that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette will get a new Valet Mode for its Performance Data Recorder, which will allow owners to disable the infotainment system, lock any interior storage and record vehicle data - giving drivers peace of mind when their car is with a valet.
Cadillac is set to offer Powermat wireless charging for smartphones in the 2015 ATS sport sedan and coupe in coming months, with the 2015 CTS and the Escalade SUV to follow suit at the end of the year.
In 1936, Mercedes-Benz became the first company in the world to launch a diesel passenger car - the 260D. Over the years, diesel automobiles became renowned for their efficiency and fuel economy. Now, the manufacturer is building on that success with the introduction of high-tech steel pistons.
Early this year, the US Department of Transportation's (DoT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it would begin steps to enable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology, in a bid to prevent accidents. Now, the NHTSA has come one step closer to making V2V a reality.
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. This year, electric vehicles, alongside range extenders and plug-in hybrids, will take part for the first time in its history.
In a small taste of things to come in military operations, the US Marine Corps has tested a self-driving mini-truck as part of the 2014 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) international naval exercise. The vehicle was developed in a partnership between the US Naval Surface Warfare Centre Dahlgren Division, Virginia Tech University and TORC Robotics.
Jaguar recently announced the upcoming debut of its new XE, providing teasing pictures of the compact sport sedan's engine and front-end. Now, the manufacturer has released details of the car's new infotainment system, which boasts an 8-inch touchscreen. The XE's InControl infotainment system is centered the touchscreen, which provides quick and easy access to all features and functions.
According to the London Cycling Campaign, lorries are involved in over half of cyclist fatalities in Greater London, despite the fact that they make up only 5 percent of the traffic. Fortunately, UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's may have an answer. The food giant has recently launched a lorry specifically designed with the safety of cyclists in mind.
Driverless cars are an exciting glimpse of the future, with great potential to improve road safety. It seems the UK has caught on to this, announcing a £10 million (US$17 million) scheme to test driverless cars on public roads from January 2015.
Aston Martin has confirmed plans for an all-new super saloon that will see the revival of the historic Lagonda nameplate in a limited series. Based on Aston Martin's flexible VH architecture, the new super saloon draws inspiration from the futuristic William Towns-designed, 4-door Lagonda of 1976, which features innovations such as solid state digital instrumentation.
Auto Express
Here's Auto Express' top ten list of the best Movember cars in the automotive world Movember - a time when it becomes socially acceptable for men to let their facial hair grow as long as they like. It's usually a time when you come across all sorts of moustaches, from the handlebar to the goatee, in all shapes and sizes, too.
Ford Mustang makes on-screen debut in Need for Speed movie following appearance at Detroit Motor Show 2014 The Ford Mustang, having only just debuted in the metal at the 2014 Detroit Motor Show, will also be making its big-screen debut in the forthcoming Need for Speed movie, on March 14.
Case of driver ticketed for wearing Google Glass dismissed but safety concerns won't go away A Californian woman who was ticketed for wearing Google Glass while driving has since had her ticket dismissed. Reportedly, Cecilia Abadie's case was dismissed due to the fact that authorities couldn't prove she was actually using the Google Glass device when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Motorists caught driving dangerously slow and using phones to film a crash on M11 Police have been shocked by several motorists caught slowing down to film the aftermath of a car crash. The rush-hour collision involved two cars, and took place on the southbound carriageway of the M11 near Loughton.
Leaked video shows Apple's 'iOS in the Car' will soon be a reality IOS in the Car, otherwise known as iOSitC, is part of Apple's aim to amalgamate iOS devices with car manufacturers' infotainment systems and it's coming to UK roads soon.
In this unique time-lapse video the Mercedes Viano is transformed into a luxury vehicle This unique time-lapse video shows the step-by-step process in which a Mercedes Viano van was transformed into the ultimate luxury vehicle. Carisma Auto Design, a leading specialist in bespoke vehicle customisation, has transformed this Mecedes Viano van into a luxurious, hi-tech, ultra-comfortable vehicle.
Lotus Motorcycles has started work on its first ever model: the C-01 hyper bike Lotus Motorcycles has begun work on its Lotus C-01 hyper bike, which boasts a futuristic design and high-end technology. The motorcycle, which bears a striking resemblance to the famous Light cycle from the film Tron, will be made using materials like carbon, titanium and aerospace-quality steel.
Volvo's 'Roam Delivery' tech means consumers can now get items such as food delivered to their car Shopping is great but arranging a time to have your purchases delivered isn't always easy. Thankfully, Volvo's new technology means that consumers can now have items delivered straight to their car.
Pop band One Direction might have claimed the crown as the UK's most influential Tweeters, followed closely by the likes of Ed Sheeran, Piers Morgan and Ricky Gervais. But here at Auto Express, we wanted to give you a more motoring-focused insight into the world of Twitter.
There have been some weird, wonderful and extremely strange car ad campaigns in recent times. Car manufacturers have big advertising budgets to spend on promoting their latest models and there's no shortage of trendy ad agencies willing to pitch them mad, bad and bonkers ways to do it.
A fully kitted out, tech-savvy version of the Mercedes G65 will be on display at this year's Geneva Motor Show The Brabus 800 "iBusiness" is an extreme, modified version of the Mercedes G65 and it's set to wow audiences at the Geneva Motor Show.
The new Lamborghini Gallardo is set to go on sale in 2014, following a September debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show
The new BMW i8 is expected to go on sale in late 2013, with a price tag of around £150,000
The Hyundai i30 Tourer is pushed to its limits in a junior school in this video
New Honda Jazz set for Tokyo Motor Show debut in November
Men's Fitness
Apple’s former branding consultant, Ken Segall, reveals his views in an interview with Bloomberg
The American rock climber and mountaineer who has conquered some of the most challenging ascents in the Himalayas and Antarctica talks inspiration, achievements and barely staying alive
Commute in comfort and style with our pick of the top portable bikes
Training for a marathon? Here’s some kit to help you get the most out of your sessions and the race
Volkswagen unveils first car to include fully integrated iPhone support system
Apple employees give CEO Tim Cook high approval rating, ranking him just behind Steve Jobs
Toddler requires psychiatric treatment following iPad addiction
Harvester restaurant chain has teamed up with Passbook in a bid to drive new sales
Apple has posted a new video on its YouTube channel promoting the iPhone 5 camera
An auction offering the chance to sit down for a coffee with Tim Cook reaches new heights as bidders go crazy
Apple updates designs for its new headquarters as budget continues to inflate
Tim Cook has offered the chance to meet a lucky Apple fan for coffee, in exchange for a charitable donation
Recent research reveals that the Apple iWatch would be very popular among consumers if it were to be made
Following a disastrous earthquake in southwestern China, Apple has pledged to do everything it can do to help
Payday has arrived early for those iPhone 4 owners issued with defective devices, as Apple sends out $15 settlement cheques
A company saves thousands by filming its TV advertisement using only an iPhone 5
New research shows iTunes dominating in digital video downloads, overshadowing its competitors
Apple CEO Tim Cook says popularity of tablets may steer more people towards the Mac
iTunes Music Store reaches record-breaking revenues of over $4.1 billion for the second quarter of 2013, Apple reveals
Apple has announced 150 scholarships for students wanting to attend WWDC 2013, and interested in developing for iOS or OS X
New patent applications offer the means of tracking down and controlling your car, via iPhone
Apple is offering out WWDC tickets for developers who didn't manage to purchase any from the first batch
Macworld
Speculation surrounding the iPad 5 continues to grow as yet another image is leaked
Latest reports indicate that Apple has started restricting developers from incorporating special characters into their app descriptions
Analysts reduce their estimates for Apple and shares continue to slide as competition tightens
New studies suggest that voicing instructions to your phone whilst driving is just as dangerous as texting
A former Apple engineer has said that the failure of MobileMe was down to Steve Jobs and poor management on Apple’s behalf