There's no limit to the number of functions automakers will push to be computer controlled.

If you drive a newer car, chances are it's controlled to a surprising extent by computers. Slate's technology columnist Farhad Manjoo says don't be afraid of the computers under the hood — they're far ...

Here's what drives cars of the '80sâ the Electronic Computer Module(ECM).Typical GM unit has an analog board to run sensors, digital board for"thinking" and memory. Removable PROM(at left)calibrates ...

Sadly, nothing new in the computer world remains new for long. In 1965, Gordon Moore (one of the founders of Intel Corporation) published a paper predicting that computing power would double every two ...

New cars today are loaded with high-tech features for car shoppers, from their own operating systems to navigation and remote unlock. But with those advancements come questions about driver privacy, ...

BAY CITY, MI – The age of the “grease monkey” car mechanic is over. As cars become increasingly more reliant upon computers and new technology, auto education programs across the country have not been ...

Carmakers, tech companies, and startups are pouring billions into self-driving technology. It’s very promising, but there are still many obstacles to pass. One of them is the carbon footprint of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Bajarin covers the tech industry’s impact on PC and CE markets. News about Apple's rumored car initiative has taken a back ...

Howdy,<BR><BR>I have to support 30+ computers that have been installed in cars, and one of the problems popping up is the computers are killing the car battery, many times causing the computer to ...