Most automakers spend all their time trying to make your car as practical for everyday life as possible. Sometimes that’s a winning strategy in the showroom; it’s the reason the…
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We’ve all heard of 3D printing, maybe even seen it in action. But few of us interact with it, or even with 3D printed materials on a daily basis. Most…
Cadillac Addresses Its Achilles Heel and Finally Updates The User Interface
Just this week, I was participating in a discussion on Facebook about Cadillac’s thoroughly underwhelming CUE system, which is widely considered to be the worst infotainment interface in the luxury…
It was a busy week for new car announcements at the high end of the market thanks to the impending Geneva Motor Show. Most manufacturers will have news at the…
Rolling Into Surgery In Style: Rolls-Royce Donates Bespoke Mini Car to Help Children
Let’s face it, surgery is a scary proposition for adults. Imagine how kids feel as they head into the operating room. The folks at Rolls-Royce did and they decided to…
The future may not be in your hands. Rinspeed concept takes autonomy to the extreme.
Concept cars are a funny thing, especially the ones that will probably never get made. Sometimes companies and their engineers just want to imagine something and prove the extent of…
Last week, the Wall Street Journal published an article on the fading glories of America’s favorite motorsport, NASCAR. Their proof? Reduced ratings, dropping attendance, fewer sponsors, and lower sponsorship fees.…
How great would it be to have a personal assistant? Someone whose job it is to stay on top of your needs, and make sure nothing falls by the wayside.…
In the “Who knew?” department, Mitsubishi wins electric car award
The problem with being a small manufacturer is it’s hard to let everyone know all that you do. For Mitsubishi, the challenge seems to be letting the public know they’re…
Call me a hippie all you want, but I strongly believe the solutions to a lot of problems in science and engineering can be answered by looking to nature. And…