I sometimes share a unique experience I had at Sioux Falls Ford. On my 7 month anniversary, in walked a...
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Cars of the future? What will they look like? I recall this very conversation with my schoolmates. It was a...
We have examined autonomous driving and the technology increase in vehicles. However, it will see a race track before city streets. Formula E and Kinetik recently announced a partnership with the intention of developing a global race series for driverless, electric cars. ‘Roborace’ will take many of the autonomous technologies being developed by the automotive...
Dash cams are still somewhat rare in the United States despite their wild popularity in other nations. They are almost...
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...
As of this writing, the national price for a gallon of regular-grade fuel is around $2.00/gallon, down about 40 cents from a year ago. Americans are snapping up trucks and SUVs like crazy, while sales of hybrids languish. Who cares about fuel economy with gas prices so low? Well, we...
YourMechanic has released a study that delved into which cars are the most and least ticketed for all kinds of...
A June 9th, 1997 TIME Magazine feature, Generation X Reconsidered, suggests the labels associated with this era are far from truthful. “They...
The Internet of Things (IoT) has brought dramatic changes to many consumer industries. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see a fridge that tells homeowners when the milk is almost gone, or a ceiling fan that shuts off automatically to conserve energy. But one could argue that no industry is shifting...
Recently, Tesla’s Elon Musk suggested that driving your car could someday become illegal. Don’t start shredding your driver’s license just...
Charlie Miller’s and Chris Valasek’s talk at Defcon 23 last year detailed the surprisingly long list of things hackers can...
Like many car enthusiasts, I am addicted to horsepower, torque, and otherwise raw performance. It’s not until you get older, have kids, or live through a car accident, you start thinking about safety. Even modern day muscle cars are engineered for safety; look no further than the specs on the...
When we think of automobiles, we most likely associate certain parts of the world with them. North America, particularly the United...
In today’s automotive world, consumers have more options than ever when it comes to car care and parts for performance...
Perhaps we have failed to realize just how far along some technologies are. Vehicles that drive themselves are a good example and maybe on the road in large numbers by 2020. It’s unbelievable that experiments have been conducted with regard to cars and automation since at least the 1920s. Although...
In recent years, we’ve seen dramatic transformations in a variety of industries; changes triggered by developments in emerging markets, technological...
This past November, I was at the Nashville International Auto Show at the Music City Center. As the weekend progressed,...
Texting and driving. Simply saying, “just don’t do it” isn’t working. According to the Canadian Automobile Association, driver distraction is a factor in 4 million vehicle crashes in North America each year, and 26 percent of all car crashes involve phone use. On top of that, drivers who text are...
July 4th is a time for celebration as we enjoy our independence and thank our many veterans who have served....
Automoblog’s Katie Kapro examines how imaginative thinking and creative risks have influenced the modern automobile in this three-part miniseries. The 21st Century...
In today’s automotive climate, “disruptor” is a term appearing more often. Dictionary definitions paint the word in a negative light until it’s used in a business environment. When applied here, a disruptor is someone implementing new products or services, proactively seeking the next emerging market. These approaches can appear crazy...
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...
The automobile is one of the greatest identifying characteristics of American culture. When we think about how the automobile changed...
The morning commute and the afternoon grind. When bumper to bumper traffic creates gridlock for miles, it can be a recipe for disaster. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, road rage comprises of following too closely, excessive speeding, and weaving through traffic among other irresponsible actions. “The operation...
Automoblog’s Katie Kapro examines how imaginative thinking and creative risks have influenced the modern automobile in this three-part miniseries. Part 1: Creative...
2017 is getting ready to come to an end, which means it’s time to look ahead at what 2018 has...
Thanksgiving is always an enjoyable time as family and friends gather around to celebrate. There are football games (go Lions!) and the obligatory afternoon nap in the recliner following a plate of turkey. It’s a great holiday but new research suggests we need to be mindful if our Thanksgiving plans...
According to the United States Department of Transportation, 51 percent of all injury crashes and 28 percent of all fatal...
It’s officially 2018 and that means our annual resolutions are in order. Be it losing weight or advancing in a...
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...