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Latest Trends in the Automobile Industry
The automobile industry is trending toward new technology such as fully electric cars, as well as large vehicles including SUVs and trucks. People are also becoming less inclined to buy individual vehicles, and autonomous vehicles are on the rise. As a result, local...
The Solar Powered Electric Car of the Future
A new factory in the Dutch city of Helmond recently unveiled their plans to begin building prototypes for a new electric car that charges through solar cells on its roof. The startup responsible for these innovative vehicles, called Lightyear, plans to have the cars...
Is Ride-Sharing More Expensive than Owning a Car?
Based on a report from AAA Texas, ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber aren’t a cost-effective replacement for owning a car. Information from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that the average driver living in an urban area will drive an estimated 10,841...
Is Suzuki the Most Profitable Car Brand in the World?
Suzuki Motors recently announced its profits for the first half of 2018. And the numbers are impressive. The company has surpassed BMW as the most profitable car company in the world, an impressive feat for a company that operates chiefly in some of the toughest...
A Preview Of The 2020 Detroit Auto Show
For 2020, the Detroit Auto Show is switching things up. In years past, the famous auto show was always held in the dead of winter in Michigan. But, in coming years, journalists and auto enthusiasts will no longer have to suffer the frozen Januaries of the Midwest....
UK Tests Out Its First-Ever Driverless Bus
The future of driverless vehicles is becoming closer to reality each day. Google and Tesla have been among the companies testing autonomous vehicles in the United States. Driverless pods were recently tested in the Greenwich, south-east London. Soon, the United...
Car Trends To Look Out For In 2018
2017 saw the first decline in auto sales in seven years. There are multiple reasons for this. One is that many consumers are choosing used cars over new cars. There has also been a decline in subprime lending. How will auto manufacturers respond in 2018? Here are some...
Honda’s Battle for Batteries Begins
Limitations in battery technology and charging infrastructure impedes the driving distance capacity of a typical electric vehicle. Luckily, Japanese car maker Honda Motors has been perfecting technology that addresses this challenge. Honda plans to unveil an improved...
The Tesla Roadster: An Overview
Every now and then, there comes along a new and innovative person or company geared towards making great changes in the world. Sometimes these innovators disrupt traditional industry methods, or sometimes they create completely new ones. One such company that has...
3D Printing in the Automotive Industry
There are few companies, in any industry, with the type of prestige that McLaren F1 has. McLaren is the second most successful Formula One team in history, having competed and succeeded in a sport unquestionably acknowledged as the pinnacle of motorsports. When...
The Porsche Mission E: The First of Its Kind
Porsche has always been on the cutting-edge of the automotive industry, and with its latest concept car, it’s sure to set the standard for years to come. The Mission E is the Porsche brand’s latest creation, and it’s set to grace our presence by 2019. As the first...
Is Mercedes Futuristic Car Coming Soon to a Driveway Near You?
If you have always wanted a chauffeur, the time may be coming where all car owners have one in their driveway. Automated cars are no longer science fiction. Often at the forefront of design and technology, Mercedes is leading this trend with its F 015 Luxury in Motion...