Technology and Automobiles have been inseparable partners since the inception of automotive technology. In 2019, these two will be further integrated to create some amazing and very useful features that will make the driving experience much smoother.

Hyundai has announced that their SUV Santa Fe will receive a fingerprint sensor that will not only unlock their cars but also start them. There will be fingerprint scanners on the exterior door handle as well as the start button. There are immense possibilities of different use cases. A car that is driven by multiple people in a household can be configured according to the fingerprint. [...]

Posche has unveiled the production model of its 918 Spyder Hybrid, and basically automobile enthusiasts around the world are ready to drool. The engine combination includes a generation of  608 hp at 8,600/min (V8 engine) plus a 154 hp (hybrid module on rear axle), along with an 127 hp (electric motor on front axle), giving the eco sports car a total of 887 hp (combined).

The entire load-bearing structure is made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP).  The car’s unladen weight of approximately 3,715 lbs. is an excellent low weight for a hybrid vehicle of thisperformance class.

The chassis has also been fitted with PASM [...]

The Hybrid super car from Porsche, “918 Spyder” has gotten a makeover and a renewed Km/L average. The plugin hybrid is now coated with a polished matte Black and White special coat pain work, and will now deliver 100KM/3 liters of petrol. The price is  $845,000 (Rs. 45,482,125 excluding duty and tax).

The car has a carbon-fiber reinforced-plastic monocoqueshell, rear-axle steering and  upward-venting exhausted system. A combustion engine along with an electric motor to achieve the high Km/L.

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VW did launch their new Beetle at the Auto Expo 2012, but they forgot to include this batboy in their Indian lineup. The new E-Bugster Concept is a full electric 114 HP motor powered retro styled ride. The vehicle is powered with 315 KG’s worth of lithium-ion batteries, which are placed in the trunk of the new Beetle. It does 0-100 in 11 Seconds and has a 160 KM range on just battery juices. Fancy yourself an E-Bug?

Honda is all-set to launch the 2012 model of its popular and best selling car ‘City’ in India. The Honda City, which has been enjoying the limelight in the Indian market as the most successful sedan for the last 13 years, is now being challenged by the likes of the Volkswagen Vento, Hyundai Verna, Ford Fiesta and the newly launched Skoda Rapid. 

It was reported that the Indian market would get the new City in November 2011. However, the Japanese automaker has now advanced the launch of the new Honda City to mid-December. The delay was accredited to the shortage of components which Honda procures from Thailand, which was hampered because of the floods which [...]

One of the greatest creations of man, the “Automotive Car” or popularly known as the “Car” is a result of man’s consistent efforts and perseverance. Over the years, the automobile industry has evolved as one of the main revenue generators, and a massive provider of employment .

The history of the automobile begins as early as 1769, with the birth of steam engine automobiles capable of human transport. In 1806, the first cars powered by an internal combustion engine running on fuel gas came into existence, petrol-fueled internal combustion engines were later introduced in 1885. Cars powered [...]

Ford Evos is a cloud powered Electric Vehicle from tomorrow. The car’s automated and integrated with everything to give you a complete modern experience. The clod powered vehicle is able to sync alarms, meetings , calendars, continue music playback from other devices where you’ve left off and even suggest alternative routes based on your schedule and past driving history. 

Now is that wonderful or what? Check out the Video Below followed by the full PR.

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Game maker SEGA has come up with a very interesting concept video game. The game is called Outrun and it is basically a prototype video-game car that has been designed by artist-scientist Garnet Hertz. It combines a car shaped arcade cabinet with an electric golf cart and some custom software. It all comes together in a video game system that you can actually drive! Creator Garnet Hertz had this to say:

‘Outrun [is designed] to de-simulate the driving component of a video game: where game simulations strive to be increasingly realistic (usually focused on graphics), this system pursues ‘real’ driving [...]

BMW automobiles is a well known name in the automotive industry, especially when it comes to innovation. The i brand was announced for the electric division of BMW automobiles earlier this year. The launch of the sub brand comes hand in hand with the two concept electric cars. 

The i3 will drive 150km on a full charge, acceleration is about 0-60mph in around 8 seconds, while buying the vehicle owners will be able to opt in for the range-extending motor aptly named “REx.” The first consumer model should hit prime markets by as early as 2013. The charger will complete eighty percent [...]

The Sanya Skypump is a wind powered charging station for electric vehicles and it has been developed by Urban Green Energy in collaboration with General Electric. While still in the conceptual stages, the Skypump combines a GE Wattstation with a urban green wind turbine which can capture up to 4KW of wind energy.

The turbine is 13m high and can easily be installed in parking lots, rest stops and other areas. As it is attached to the grid, once the station is fully charged and a vehicle is not plugged in, the Skypump will keep pumping electricity [...]