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Toyota will give away thousands of patents for its fuel-cell cars, it said Tuesday, in an effort to encourage other automakers into the new industry. The world's largest vehicle maker said it will allow royalty-free use of about 5,680 patent licences, including 1,970 related to fuel-cell stacks.

The new app will allow Hyundai car owners to remotely start, lock/unlock and find their car in crowded parking lot. And all of it can be done with a simple tap of the screen.

Mercedes-Benz teased an image which previews an autonomous driving concept. The yet-unnamed show car will be introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next week.

Scientists, including those of Indian-origin, have developed a new method that can turn biomass waste into chemical products which can be used to create high-octane fuel for jets and race cars.

Google announced that the first completed prototype of its self-driving car is ready to be road tested. The prototype is a manifestation of plans that California-based Google revealed in May to build its own autonomous car minus typical features such as steering wheels.

If you wanted to book a car, the simple process is to go to the showroom, zero down on the car, make the payment and then wait to receive delivery. Now, delivery can take days, months or in some cases years, however, what if I told you, you can manufacture one in 24 hours!

We all are aware of the Volvo's obsession with safety in their cars and we've seen the levels to which these guys have gone to make sure everything is in order. Now, the company has teamed up with POC and Ericsson to develop a new two-way communication system for cars and cyclists.

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a research project to develop technologies that will offer drivers a 360-degree view out of their vehicle, uninterrupted by the pillars that support the roof. This is to help get a clear view of pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles around the car.