As the years go on, the automobile industry continues to evolve and progress in its technological pursuits. While the electric car was, at one point in time, simply a novelty vehicle that proved to be too inefficient to last, it has now become a perfectly viable vehicle to own. There are all sorts of electric cars on the market, now, that are exemplary of performance, efficiency, luxury, style, and practicality. However, it is fair [...]
There are more high-end cars than just Ferrari and Lamborghini. ‘Alternative-Brand Super Cars’ is a new series devoted to exploring the masterful machines created around the world by some of the more obscure, yet highly talented, automakers in existence. During its entire existence, Italy-based car maker Pagani has only made 131 cars. Not types or brands of cars, but functioning vehicles! The newest bunch of this small number is represented by the Pagani Huayra, [...]
Earlier this month we covered the new Apple CarPlay technology, which will gradually allow more and more car owners to enjoy using their iOS devices in their cars with as much convenience as possible. Now, we’re talking Android Auto, which is sure to please Android smartphone users. […]
The long awaited launch of Apple CarPlay cars is finally happening, several months after the initial “iOS in the Car” project announcement of March 2014. For those keeping an eye on Apple technology, this is really the next big thing to come from Apple since the long anticipated Apple Watch of April of this year. […]
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 [...]
