Looking Back At The Tiny Car Era Microcars, those automobiles with engines under 1,000cc and holding no more than two...
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In-depth studies, research, and analysis about the automotive industry. Our team of expert writers and researchers works to stay on top of all the latest automotive trends, boiling them down to the most important insights for drivers and passengers alike.
From the Model T to Tesla’s autopilot-enabled vehicle, the automotive industry has come a long way – and it’s not...
Material composition always fascinates me as it relates to the automotive industry – “material composition” being the overly academic way to say “this vehicle is made from that.” There are some materials that show up regularly in automotive manufacturing, like high-strength steel and aluminum. These materials are like marquee movies...
The 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan just wrapped up. As always, it was full of...
It’s officially 2018 and that means our annual resolutions are in order. Be it losing weight or advancing in a...
According to the United States Department of Transportation, 51 percent of all injury crashes and 28 percent of all fatal crashes occur at either an intersection or T-junction. The causes of these collisions are numerous. Sometimes, drivers are distracted or under the influence; others may have mistakenly misjudged the situation...
Thanksgiving is always an enjoyable time as family and friends gather around to celebrate. There are football games (go Lions!)...
2017 is getting ready to come to an end, which means it’s time to look ahead at what 2018 has...
Automoblog’s Katie Kapro examines how imaginative thinking and creative risks have influenced the modern automobile in this three-part miniseries. Part 1: Creative Engineering. Part 2: Throwbacks, Dream Machines, and Pretty Girls. When the word “technology” comes up in conversation, a handful of images generally pop into one’s head: wired gloves with motion...
The morning commute and the afternoon grind. When bumper to bumper traffic creates gridlock for miles, it can be a...
The automobile is one of the greatest identifying characteristics of American culture. When we think about how the automobile changed...
Automoblog’s Katie Kapro examines how imaginative thinking and creative risks have influenced the modern automobile in this three-part miniseries. Part one of this series here. Every vehicle is made up of certain fundamental elements — the engine, tires, frame, and even a windshield if you want to get really fancy. These things are...
In today’s automotive climate, “disruptor” is a term appearing more often. Dictionary definitions paint the word in a negative light...
Automoblog’s Katie Kapro examines how imaginative thinking and creative risks have influenced the modern automobile in this three-part miniseries. The 21st Century...
July 4th is a time for celebration as we enjoy our independence and thank our many veterans who have served. This year, it’s most likely a weekend full of camping, cookouts, and fireworks. It’s also a deadly time of year, unfortunately, as a new study shows July 4th is officially...
Texting and driving. Simply saying, “just don’t do it” isn’t working. According to the Canadian Automobile Association, driver distraction is...
This past November, I was at the Nashville International Auto Show at the Music City Center. As the weekend progressed,...
In recent years, we’ve seen dramatic transformations in a variety of industries; changes triggered by developments in emerging markets, technological innovations, and a shift in consumer preferences. One of the industries affected most is automotive. For some, that comes as no surprise. The conveniences and access to information consumers are...
Perhaps we have failed to realize just how far along some technologies are. Vehicles that drive themselves are a good...
In today’s automotive world, consumers have more options than ever when it comes to car care and parts for performance...
When we think of automobiles, we most likely associate certain parts of the world with them. North America, particularly the United Sates, is probably one of the best examples. Nations like the United Kingdom, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and Sweden are all equally associated with the automobile. Each have a manufacturing...
Like many car enthusiasts, I am addicted to horsepower, torque, and otherwise raw performance. It’s not until you get older,...
Charlie Miller’s and Chris Valasek’s talk at Defcon 23 last year detailed the surprisingly long list of things hackers can...
Recently, Tesla’s Elon Musk suggested that driving your car could someday become illegal. Don’t start shredding your driver’s license just yet, but he’s right — and that day could be here sooner than you think. According to Business Insider, fully autonomous vehicles – those that can drive from point A to point B...
The Internet of Things (IoT) has brought dramatic changes to many consumer industries. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see a...
A June 9th, 1997 TIME Magazine feature, Generation X Reconsidered, suggests the labels associated with this era are far from truthful. “They...
Autonomous driving technology has exploded onto the scene at startling speed. In just a handful of years, we’ve moved from some basic electronic control systems like blind spot warning and lane keep assist, to Tesla’s autopilot. It’s capable of fully controlling the car for brief periods of time. Albeit with sometimes...
YourMechanic has released a study that delved into which cars are the most and least ticketed for all kinds of...
As of this writing, the national price for a gallon of regular-grade fuel is around $2.00/gallon, down about 40 cents...
Our nation’s highways are teeming with automotive gridlock. Everyday commuters are backed up bumper-to-bumper, many of whom are driving alone to and from work. Public transportation is either unavailable, inconvenient, or frankly just too awful to be a viable option for many. Traffic is a serious problem. It compromises our safety, damages...
