A dumpster loomed in front of the autonomous car as it drove down a quiet residential street in Mountain View. “Unidentified objects like this can be hard” for autonomous vehicles, said Shai Magzimof, ...

Phantom Auto, a remote driving startup that launched seven years ago amid the buzz of autonomous vehicle technology, is shutting down after failing to secure new funding, TechCrunch has learned. The ...

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the ...

When you buy a car, you expect to own it. But in today’s world, that ownership comes with invisible strings. Many auto manufacturers have found ways to quietly limit what repairs you can make, where ...

A black sedan emblazoned with the words “Phantom Auto” rolled through a Sacramento State parking lot Tuesday, and at first glance it looked like the driver was a little too relaxed. His seat all was ...

Discover the best remote-control cars for preschoolers, kids and adults. We tested Barbie, Super Mario, Lego Batman and more for fun, speed and durability Sam MorrisSenior researcher & writer Sam – an ...