Jun 3 2014
The day that your teen receives his or her license can be bittersweet. There's an element of excitement knowing that they will no longer rely on you for rides. If they're not borrowing your car, it's even more convenient. On the other hand, many teens - including myself at that age - love the freedom that comes with having a drivers license a little too much.
Read MoreMay 20 2014
There are many emotions us humans bear, such as excitement, fear, confusion, amusement, pride, stress and so on. For many of us, when we think about cars that one day will drive completely on their own, all of the above emotional chords are struck.
Read MoreMay 13 2014
Most drivers can relate to a time where they’ve passed up the last available parking spot within walking distance of their destination because they weren’t quite sure if they could fit. No one wants to relive that time where they’ve attempted to parallel park, failed miserably, and completely embarrassed themselves in front of an audience. A handful of automotive manufacturers have sympathized with you and created technology to solve this problem… cars that park themselves!
Topics: Automotive Technology
May 6 2014
In part one of Top Life Saving Vehicle Features, I introduced the topic of safety as a primary targeted goal for automotive manufacturers. Pedestrian detection and night vision were the two vehicle safety equipment technologies discussed, which primarily concern the safety of pedestrians or other animate objects. In part two below, the safety features discussed are primarily geared towards collision avoidance with other vehicles.
One of the most common reasons for vehicle collisions is the lack of awareness for the driver's surroundings.
Read MoreTopics: Safety, Automotive Technology
May 1 2014
One of the primary areas automotive manufacturers channel their energy and resources is in developing technology to increase vehicle safety. Above all other means of transportation, by a significant margin, automotive has the leading number of fatalities for both drivers and pedestrians.
Read MoreTopics: Safety, Automotive Technology
Apr 29 2014
The automotive industry has advanced so much in the last 10 years with readily available technology and prototypes for even more advanced auto technology on the horizon. No longer are heated seats, power locks, multi disc changers, or cruise control impressive features. Auto manufacturers are on to bigger and better things that will provide more physical and psychological comfort for consumers than ever before.
Topics: Fuel Economy, Automotive Technology
Apr 24 2014
Up until now, one rear view and two side view mirrors have been a necessity in order to legally operate a vehicle, thus promoting safer driving habits. With this newer auto technology of rear view and side view cameras, mirrors could one day soon be permanently replaced.
A handful of automotive manufacturers including Volkswagen, GM, Toyota, and Tesla have officially petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for this change over, spinning off of the new requirement that all vehicles under 10,000 lbs produced from May 1, 2018 onward must be equipped with backup cameras.
Topics: Safety, Automotive Technology
