As we move into an age where technology can change overnight and the entire world is expected to keep up and adapt, adopting a new perspective of what’s parked in your garage is required. A car is no longer a mode of transportation that, if your lucky, looks nice. It needs to be adaptable to …
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In a world where technologies come and go at the drop of a hat, automakers are pressed to keep pace. To ensure that the growing array of electronics — controlling anything from navigation systems to sophisticated anti-lock brakes — do not become obsolete before the car’s first oil change, engineers are working to vehicles that …
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One of the very first technologies of its kind to be routinely installed and provided with purchase of a GM vehicle, OnStar is a seamless brew of cellular, Bluetooth, GPS, microphone, speakers and human operators that is now available in almost any and every car. Its feature list includes both safety and convenience elements. For …
When Timothy P. Murray crashed his government-issued Ford Crown Victoria in 2011, he was fortunate, as car accidents go. Mr. Murray, then the lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, was not seriously hurt, and he told the police he was wearing a seat belt and was not speeding. The airbag control module of that particular vehicle …
We remember the shock and awe experienced by those that sa the Transition flying over the northeastern part of the United States one August evening not too long ago. Now, flying-car maker Terrafugia has revealed plans to develop a hybrid-electric roadable aircraft. Similar to the Transition, the TF-X will feature folding wings that enable it …
The majority of modern cars offer voice and touch screen technology to adjust vehicle climate, find a route to your destination, or control your radio. If they don’t, there are plenty of products out there that can allow this to occur in an older vehicle (but not too old). This new interface has been given …
We are all familiar with the recognizable crash-test dummies, and are thankful each year for the sacrifices they make in determining the safety of our vehicles. Combined with the very popular topic of autonomous cars, such as those from Audi, Toyota and Google, Ford’s Michigan Proving Grounds has developed a testing program for durability using …
Mopar has always targeted the parts and accessories market for Chrysler models. Their newest branch of power pack transcends the usual horsepower to charging power, with a new charging mat for mobile devices. The Mopar edition of the 2013 Dodge Dart introduced wireless charging this year, and will be continued in 2014 in the most …
One of Toyota’s new concepts is the i-Road, a combination of a car and a motorcycle. It has an enclosed cockpit, three wheels, an electric motor and truly extraterrestrial looks. It seats two people, has a 30 mile range and, all in all, looks to make quick personal transportation more efficient, clean and fun. At …
It is long overdue that the United States and the European Union join together to develop some shared regulations that could cover a much larger are of the world, especially with respect to emissions and environmental sustainability. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers told United States and European Union negotiating teams that the industry will sponsor …