Technology Reviews

US auto major Ford plans to introduce in India its latest version of communications and entertainment system, SYNC 3, in its vehicles by next year.

As the world gathers in Las Vegas to see the latest from the world of technology at the 2015 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show, BMW is bringing in quite the range of innovations this year. Though the list includes a myriad of innovations and technology, here's what intrigued us the most.

The F 015 luxury sedan concept, with its spacious cabin and lounge-like seating for four, explores new possibilities for self-driving cars that can double as virtual living rooms on wheels.

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.