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I sometimes share a unique experience I had at Sioux Falls Ford. On my 7 month anniversary, in walked a...
Cars of the future? What will they look like? I recall this very conversation with my schoolmates. It was a weekly topic. In junior high, I was captivated by the looks of so called “nice cars” at the time. I didn’t understand engine performance or specs; I could not identify...
We have examined autonomous driving and the technology increase in vehicles. However, it will see a race track before city streets. Formula E and Kinetik...
Dash cams are still somewhat rare in the United States despite their wild popularity in other nations. They are almost...
Our nation’s highways are teeming with automotive gridlock. Everyday commuters are backed up bumper-to-bumper, many of whom are driving alone to and from work. Public transportation is either unavailable, inconvenient, or frankly just too awful to be a viable option for many. Traffic is a serious problem. It compromises our safety, damages...
As of this writing, the national price for a gallon of regular-grade fuel is around $2.00/gallon, down about 40 cents...
YourMechanic has released a study that delved into which cars are the most and least ticketed for all kinds of...
A June 9th, 1997 TIME Magazine feature, Generation X Reconsidered, suggests the labels associated with this era are far from truthful. “They were supposed to be slackers, cynics, drifters. But don’t be fooled by their famous pose of repose,” writes Margot Hornblower. She mentions their career goals, saying Generation X favors technological...
The Internet of Things (IoT) has brought dramatic changes to many consumer industries. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see a...
Recently, Tesla’s Elon Musk suggested that driving your car could someday become illegal. Don’t start shredding your driver’s license just...
Like many car enthusiasts, I am addicted to horsepower, torque, and otherwise raw performance. It’s not until you get older, have kids, or live through a car accident, you start thinking about safety. Even modern day muscle cars are engineered for safety; look no further than the specs on the...
Charlie Miller’s and Chris Valasek’s talk at Defcon 23 last year detailed the surprisingly long list of things hackers can...
When we think of automobiles, we most likely associate certain parts of the world with them. North America, particularly the United...
In today’s automotive world, consumers have more options than ever when it comes to car care and parts for performance and optimization. While parts from Original Equipment Manufacturers remain available for purists, aftermarket auto parts have seen a significant rise in popularity over the last several years, particularly with the...
Perhaps we have failed to realize just how far along some technologies are. Vehicles that drive themselves are a good...
In recent years, we’ve seen dramatic transformations in a variety of industries; changes triggered by developments in emerging markets, technological...
This past November, I was at the Nashville International Auto Show at the Music City Center. As the weekend progressed, I met several people from nearby Smyrna where Nissan has a tremendous presence. One gentleman described Smyrna as a “gem of a place” and said Nissan’s involvement there was directly...
Texting and driving. Simply saying, “just don’t do it” isn’t working. According to the Canadian Automobile Association, driver distraction is...
July 4th is a time for celebration as we enjoy our independence and thank our many veterans who have served....
Automoblog’s Katie Kapro examines how imaginative thinking and creative risks have influenced the modern automobile in this three-part miniseries. The 21st Century is an age of automotive loyalists. You can hardly go into a garage without hearing some level of discussion about American cars versus Japanese cars versus German cars. Everyone has...
In today’s automotive climate, “disruptor” is a term appearing more often. Dictionary definitions paint the word in a negative light...
Automoblog’s Katie Kapro examines how imaginative thinking and creative risks have influenced the modern automobile in this three-part miniseries. Part one of this...
The automobile is one of the greatest identifying characteristics of American culture. When we think about how the automobile changed our lives in the United States, it’s nearly endless. With the advent of the modern car, we could, in the simplest terms, get around easier. Think of all the places...
The morning commute and the afternoon grind. When bumper to bumper traffic creates gridlock for miles, it can be a...
Automoblog’s Katie Kapro examines how imaginative thinking and creative risks have influenced the modern automobile in this three-part miniseries. Part 1: Creative...
2017 is getting ready to come to an end, which means it’s time to look ahead at what 2018 has in store. For auto manufacturers, sellers, and insurers, this past year has been marked by continuing innovation toward self-driving cars, the increasing presence of electric vehicles, and further digitization of...
Thanksgiving is always an enjoyable time as family and friends gather around to celebrate. There are football games (go Lions!)...
According to the United States Department of Transportation, 51 percent of all injury crashes and 28 percent of all fatal...
It’s officially 2018 and that means our annual resolutions are in order. Be it losing weight or advancing in a particular career, a new year always represents a clean slate. One resolution worth making is a commitment to travel more. Doing so might actually help your other resolutions. According to WebMD,...
