Automotive

Nissan has demonstrated a new automotive paint that can drastically cool a vehicle parked in direct sunshine. Tests have shown that treated cars stay up to 21.6 °F (12 °C) cooler than untreated cars parked side by side.

Volkswagen has announced the development of RooBadge, which emits species-specific sounds to drive away kangaroos and reduce the risk of animal collisions on Australian roads. There are plans to adapt the device to deter other wildlife worldwide.

New cars bought in the last few years have twice as many quality problems as they had in 2010. Some well-known brands are averaging more than five issues per car – and the stats show things will probably get a lot worse before they get better.

Mercedes has revived one of its greats, reinterpreting the gorgeously wedged C111 as a modern-day gullwing. Instead of exploring Wankels and turbos, the new Vision One-Eleven dives deeper into all-electric performance, autonomy and augmented reality.

Installing a sound system in a car can take up considerable space, particularly for multi-speaker setups like the one in the upcoming Volvo EX90. LG Display has developed an alternative that promises immersive listening from vibrating flat panels.

Add 200 hp to a high-performance 4x4, boost off-road capability with portal axles, and bolt on a pickup bed. Then paint the thing a white so pure it'll be filthy seconds after rolling out of the garage. That's the Brabus 800 Adventure XLP Superwhite.

COVID-19 has put the future of public transportation in question. Since Arrival is still in the early stages of fleshing out its electric transportation ecosystem, it previews a more flexible breed of electric bus to help answer the question.

CES 2020 is just around the corner, and LG Display is revealing OLED screens for airplanes, cars, hotels and living rooms – including a version of its rollable television that is hidden in the ceiling and pulled down like a projector screen.

TV star and racer dies in the prime of a life few would dare to live, driving a jet car that would freeze lesser mortals in fear.

In an area well known for having little modesty when it relates to prized car collections comes the Capitola Rod and Custom Show. Owners from all over Northern California and beyond congregate once a year to show off their wares and New Atlas paid a visit, camera in hand.

Portable, cordless air-compressors aren't new, but they're often bulky, limited in scope and ugly. In response to these issues, a team of engineers and product designers fro Hong Kong has come up with the Norshire Mini. A compact, minimalist, multi-function pump/compressor for the iPhone generation.

As work on self-driving cars continues, Ford is making use of a new self-driving factory robot that can deliver parts quickly and efficiently, modify its routes based on obstacles in its path, and free up about 40 hours of time per day for employees to get on with other tasks.