

By John R. Quain
Jun 25, 2017
Soon, Your Car May Be Able to Read Your Expressions
When you shop for cat food online, Amazon knows who you are. When you look for the best airfares for summer vacation, Google knows who...


By John R. Quain
Jun 8, 2017
2017 Could Prove to Be a Turning Point for Plug-In Hybrids
Until recently, if you wanted to ditch your gas guzzler and go electric, there were few choices. You could take the high road and opt for...


By John R. Quain
Mar 10, 2017
Cars Will Talk to One Another. Exactly How Is Less Certain.
The Cadillac CTS is racing toward a blind corner, raising the anxiety of its passengers. Suddenly, a chime sounds and a “front cross...


By John R. Quain
Feb 23, 2017
Self-Driving Cars Might Need Standards, but Whose?
The PC revolution, the internet boom, the smartphone economy — all were propelled along by a common set of technological standards. So...


By John R. Quain
Feb 22, 2017
2017 BMW Series 5 Review: Precision Meets High Tech Street Smarts
Anyone who values an advanced level of precision will appreciate BMW's redesigned 5 Series sedan. From the outside, the 5 Series may not...


By John R. Quain
May 25, 2016
End of the Road May Be Near for Side Mirrors
BEFORE engineers dreamed of eliminating drivers in cars, they imagined eliminating the side mirrors. The protuberances are ugly, create...


By John R. Quain
Apr 14, 2016
Corvette Z06: Steal This Supercar
An American head turner that is thrilling to drive, the Z06 version of the 2016 Corvette delivers the performance of a supercar for the...