100 years ago, Henry Ford perfected the mass-produced car. According to The Economist the next decade will see changes to our society and culture that will be more dramatic than those that Ford’s business created. If and when cars go completely driverless—for those who want this—the benefits will be enormous. Google gave a taste by […]
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Do you sell used cars? Prepare for prices to go up! The estimated 250,000 cars flooded by Superstorm Sandy on the East Coast will drive up used-car prices, even as far away as California. The supply shortage comes on the heels of an already tightened used-car market in the wake of the recession, when new
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The Huffington Post: The holy grail of automotive technology is the 99-mpg car. Although the technology has been available for years, automakers have deliberately withheld it from the U.S. market. In 2000, the New York Times reported a little-known fact, at least to most: A diesel-powered dynamo called the Volkswagen Lupo had driven around the
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BusinessNewsDaily: Mercedes and BMWs and Cadillacs, oh my! This 30-year-old high-end pre-owned auto shop, equipped with a complete service department, body shop and a bevy of ritzy rides is looking for a new vehicular/â€Top Gearâ€-enthusiast owner. The long-standing Florida operation boasts plenty of room and resources for expansion, not to mention the daily comfort of
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When it comes to technology, Apple has been looking toward the future for a long time. The car is no different, reports Cnet. The project joins a short list of others that did not come to fruition ahead of Jobs’ death last October, but have since been revealed. Per a conversation noted in Walter Isaacson’s
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Nevada has taken some giant steps in creating the car of the future recently. They have approved a way to license the car within the state. The license plate that will be used to officially designate the autonomous vehicle will have a red background, with an infinity symbol on the left-hand side. “I felt using
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Wired: It’s an easy way for EV owners to make some cash off their home charging setup, or for businesses to install public charging stations in their parking lots. Apps like PlugShare and Recargo already let anyone with a free electrical outlet publicize their charging station, and software like WattStation Connect can turn it into
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Earlier this month, Nevada became the first state in the nation to establish a drivers’ license for robot cars. Robot test vehicles will get red license plates and once the technology is ready for general public use, cars with robots behind the wheel will get green license plates. “Nevada is the first state to embrace
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News Observer: In his off time, Levitan has tinkered for three years with a possible solution: a technology that disables cellphones in moving cars. To be sure, such apps are already available, but only on a volunteer basis for individual phones. Levitan is thinking of something bigger: A mandatory system for all wireless phone users.
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The electric transmissions has seen quite a few innovations, but manual has not been that lucky. However, John Otto hopes to change that with the synchro-clutch. His new design eliminates the need for a foot clutch, making shifting less complicated compared to traditional manual transmissions. The clutch also shifts gears without resorting to actuators and
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