Automobile-related laws in the US vary significantly from one state to the next. Some states require routine vehicle inspections. Others ask for emissions monitoring or require motorists to maintain very high levels of insurance coverage. These regulations are ostensibly designed to improve safety and reduce pollution, but they can also be inconvenient or costly for [...]

Automotive technology is getting a lot more sophisticated. And I’m talking about more than just controlling your car with your iPhone. I’m talking about your car actually reading your mind. The manufacturer that is planning to blow your mind with this ability is Nissan. The company is partnering with École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in [...]

Honk if you’re social. I can’t think of any activity less social than driving – except maybe sleeping. I mean, you sit behind a wheel and other drivers sit behind their wheels in different cars. You can’t communicate unless you do so by hand signals and blinking lights. Unless you know their cell phone numbers. [...]