Owning a luxury car for most people is a sign that you are truly successful. If you own one you...
Auto Industry
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.
This is a guest post by IG and provides a financial analysis of Tesla Motors. All opinions are those of...
I sometimes share a unique experience I had at Sioux Falls Ford. On my 7 month anniversary, in walked a younger guy asking to test drive a new (2009 at the time) Mustang. I was fairly green yet to the car business but I was confident in our sales process....
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...
Dash cams are still somewhat rare in the United States despite their wild popularity in other nations. They are almost ubiquitous in Russia and parts of Asia, where the unblinking electronic eyes help to deter scams and police corruption, as well as capturing the occasional meteor explosion or plane crash....
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...
YourMechanic has released a study that delved into which cars are the most and least ticketed for all kinds of traffic violations like speeding, illegal parking, driving with headlights off, and running red lights. The study analyzed vehicles according to subtypes – luxury cars, midsize, compacts, sports cars, pickup trucks,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!)...
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...
