Material composition always fascinates me as it relates to the automotive industry – “material composition” being the overly academic way...
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From the Model T to Tesla’s autopilot-enabled vehicle, the automotive industry has come a long way – and it’s not...
Looking Back At The Tiny Car Era Microcars, those automobiles with engines under 1,000cc and holding no more than two people, occasionally re-enter the public’s view. While usually considered curiosities, they have a fascinating history, and were very popular for a time. Car enthusiasts will not soon forget the Peel...
If you’re not tired of hearing the term “artificial intelligence” yet, you will be soon. That’s because few buzzwords have...
Here at this publication, we love animals as much as we love cars. However, a new study from Volvo found...
Similar to death and taxes, road accidents are an unfortunate part of life, especially on today’s highly-congested roads. Our buddies at Your Legal Friend came up with a unique infographic to explain the most common road accidents in the UK, which are surprisingly similar to the crash rates in the...
During high school, lunchtime was really “debate incessantly about cars until sixth period begins.” Seriously. But those debates were remarkably...
The American Automobile Association or AAA has revealed their top green vehicle picks, and released a survey that shows Americans...
What is an autonomous car? It seems easy enough – a vehicle that operates itself – but a recent study found some confusion. Fewer than half correctly identified an autonomous vehicle as one controlled entirely by autonomous technology. About 40 percent believed it was a half and half approach: the...
Autonomous vehicles seem like a science fiction topic more so than an automotive one, but industry experts are plugging away,...
The United States of America is known for their colossal and technologically-advanced armies, rumbling V8 motors, and stroke-inducing cheeseburgers. The...
Rarely, if ever, have cars been an “investment” in my life. For myself and countless other gearheads around the world, cars are not a way to make money, they are a perfectly efficient way to lose money. This is not to say classic cars cannot make money in the long...
During the early and mid-nineties, my cup of video game magazines overfloweth. The era of Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis,...
New consumer demands and preferences are changing how automakers design cars. From intuitive GPS to virtual assistant technology, cars may become...
Automotive manufacturing facilities must uphold rigorous safety standards. Inspecting a plant’s pipework, machinery, and roof areas are time consuming. Ford of Europe is employing drones to more efficiently inspect one facility in the UK. Little Wonders Innovations are common in the automotive industry. I am continually learning this as I...
The 16th annual TU-Automotive Europe Conference & Exhibition beings on October 30th. The event examines the challenges and opportunities facing...
Emerging technology can charge a car’s battery via body or roof-mounted solar panels. The “translucent solar roof” is the first...
As 2018 comes to a close, trucks and SUVs will continue to dominate. Aftermarket sales remain strong as consumers seek to personalize their vehicles. Despite bold promises from manufacturers, the public seems disinterested in autonomous driving. Here are the top automotive trends of 2018 with a look ahead to next...
Recent data shows Gen Xers and millennials are taking more of an interest in classic cars. Muscle cars are the most...
Advanced driver assistance systems are among the biggest selling points for vehicles today. Some safety features we likely take for...
AutoSens, a leading and influential global summit on autonomous driving, is returning to Detroit. Technical sessions and presentations from Microsoft, Sony, General Motors, and MIT are planned. AutoSens takes aim at the biggest challenges facing autonomous driving by encouraging collaboration. The Michigan Science Center will host AutoSens Detroit for the...
From behind a shiny desk, Henry Ford II shared his vision for the Edsel prior to its 1958 launch. “We...
New research finds some vehicles log more miles on the road than others. Full-size SUVs comprise most of the overall list...
Human beings have always been in the habit of collecting, and it’s no different for cars and trucks. Just like all other hobbies and collectibles, external factors like culture, societal trends, and age demographics have an impact on the way we collect cars; and even which ones are most sought-after....
A study from Volvo finds parents are increasingly worried about safety. Many believe shopping for the best car seat is...
This year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas drew record crowds and stirred up a buzz throughout...
Editor’s Note: The writer of this article is speaking to the automotive industry, versus consumers and enthusiasts. However, we want to hear your thoughts on this PAVE study in which everyday car owners participated. How do you feel about autonomous vehicles? Would you ever ride in one if given the...
When we see a red light in the distance, we usually let up on the gas. We try to “time...
This article originally appeared on AutoVision News. It has been republished with permission. One of the things we frequently talk...
This article originally appeared on AutoVision News. It has been republished with permission. A new study from Volvo Car USA and The Harris Poll finds that Americans gravitated more toward their vehicles in 2020. Two separate surveys of over 4,000 adults determined that our cars have become a source of entertainment,...
