This is the second part of a story called “The Fastest Drive”, which chronicles the journey of Ed Bolian as he sets the new record for the fastest time driven across the United States. Small team Usually, there is a lot of money and people who go into these runs. Ed, however, didn’t have an abundance of resources, and would be forced to rely on friends and his demeanor to convince people to help [...]
Driving and Adventure In world of today, there often seems to be a consensus that our lives lack adventure, due to the fact that this world seems fairly settled in. There are far fewer frontiers so readily available to us now, as opposed to even just 100 years ago. As we sit in our jobs today, contemplating how our entire continent has been explored long before we were even here, it seems that the [...]
The business of restoring classic cars can be a financially thankless one. Many times the amount of hours that goes into hunting for parts and reconstructing parts of the vehicle can be momentous. Add that on top of the high cost that these parts will often go for, and it will be easy to feel like you are throwing your money into a bottomless pit. However, some classic cars can be much less effort, [...]
The future of the automobile industry is about to bring many exciting technological advances. From self-driving vehicles to cars that can monitor the health of the driver, we are about to enter an era where a car is much more than just a car. One of these exciting technologies has been around for a while, but has evolved and undergone beautiful transformations to become the futuristic piece of technology that it is today, the [...]
Wondering what’s new in the world of luxury cars? Here is a look at some of the most highly anticipated 2016 model year cars from some of the world’s leading luxury car automakers. […]
The last decade or so has seen tremendous strides in terms of fuel efficiency in cars, most likely due to a combination of increasing advocacy for sustainable living and rising gas prices. In fact, it isn’t uncommon to find gas-only cars today that get as many as 40 miles to the gallon, with hybrid cars getting even better mileage. Here are some features you’ll find in cars today that are making them more fuel [...]
Concept cars are a window into tomorrow’s car technology, and the Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion concept car is certainly no exception. This concept car in particular has been garnering attention for its advanced take on the up and coming autonomous driving technology. It moves beyond the mere technology of autonomous driving systems and offers a preview of how autonomous cars will change society as a whole. Key features While of course the [...]
When it comes to car design, one common thread you’ll find throughout the car industry among a wide variety of car manufacturers is a throwback to older, iconic styles. It has been seen prominently in auto makers such as Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge, and even in European brands such as Volkswagen and Mercedes. Read on to learn more about this design trend and how it might fare in car design of the future. Case [...]
In a step to further prevent the likelihood of drunk driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has created a prototype of an in-car drunk detection system that would prevent operation of a vehicle by a driver who is under the influence of alcohol. The name: DADSS, or Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety. NHTSA has been working with automotive industry members to make the system a reality and recently presented before Congress [...]
With the release of the Apple Watch just a couple of months ago, many are beginning to wonder how these wearable mobile devices will affect driving and driving safety in the United States. […]
