In recent years, in-car technology has become almost as essential to car buyers as fuel efficiency. The introduction of Bluetooth technology was a major milestone, allowing drivers to connect their smartphones to the vehicle’s infotainment…
Category: Cars
Could Future Cars Require a Subscription to Access Basic Features?
The automotive and mobility sector has experienced a significant transformation in recent years, driven by evolving consumer behaviors and technological innovations, which have led to the rise of new business models. Among these, car subscriptions…
Why Modern Cars Are Becoming More Like Smartphones on Wheels
In the American cultural landscape, car keys and a driver’s license have long symbolized freedom, independence, and privacy. However, with modern vehicles now equipped with numerous sensors, cameras, and internet connectivity, they have transformed into…
Do New Car Safety Features Actually Make Driving Safer?
Modern vehicles are increasingly equipped with advanced safety technologies. Features such as lane departure warnings, forward collision mitigation, and blind spot detection are becoming standard, and automakers have pledged to make automated emergency braking a…
Why Some Car Features Are Getting Worse Despite Advancements
Progress is a fundamental expectation for humans. As time advances and knowledge expands, consumers naturally anticipate improvements. This has certainly been the case for vehicle dependability, which he has tracked for decades through its annual…
Could AI-Controlled Speed Limits Make Speeding Impossible?
Speeding is a factor in more than 12,000 car-related deaths in the U.S. each year, accounting for nearly a third of the national total. However, emerging technology has the potential to significantly reduce this toll…
The Death of AM Radio in Cars, Why Automakers Are Removing It
A contentious bill that would mandate the inclusion of AM radios in all new vehicles appears poised to become law soon. On Tuesday, Senator Edward Markey announced that the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act…
The Sneaky Fees Car Buyers Face When Purchasing
These days, many consumers shopping for cars are resigned to paying inflated prices. Bret Bonnet, for instance, felt a wave of excitement when he discovered a 2022 Ford Expedition listed on Cars.com for $63,000, a…
Understanding Persistently High Car Rental Prices Post-Pandemic
Rental car prices have skyrocketed, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among travelers. Three years ago, securing a rental vehicle for as little as $30 per day was commonplace. Today, however, finding a compact or economy car…
The Unspoken Costs of Owning a Hybrid in America, How Far Can The Electric Motor Take You
Hybrid vehicles have gained popularity in the United States due to their fuel efficiency and environmental benefits. However, owning a hybrid car is not without its challenges and hidden costs. Beyond the initial purchase price,…
How Classic Car Conversions to EVs Are Splitting the Auto World
Have you ever imagined driving a classic car that rivals the performance of modern sports vehicles? Thanks to EV conversion, that dream is now achievable. More people are converting their gas-powered vehicles into electric ones.…
Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Suddenly Buying Classic Cars
A recent survey has revealed that almost half of Americans have fantasized about owning a classic car. In a surprising twist, the youngest drivers are the biggest enthusiasts of classic vehicles. Sixty percent of Generation…
The Death of Manual Cars, Will Stick Shifts Ever Make a Comeback?
When reviewing a car, you’re free to say whatever you like, since the cultural norm was set by Jeremy Clarkson. In fact, there’s an expectation that you’ll criticize it. I once removed an entire hubcap…
Could Government Regulations Kill Classic Car Collecting?
There is currently a movement aimed at eliminating American muscle cars and the V8 engines that power them. This effort is cloaked in the guise of progress, but I am here to show that this…
Do Americans Actually Want Self-Driving Cars, or Is It Just Industry Hype?
I took my first ride in a self-driving car nearly a decade ago. Like many who step into this technological frontier, I was struck with awe at the realization that machines had learned a skill…
Will Manual Driving Be Outlawed in a Future of Self-Driving Cars?
Autonomous vehicles are projected to achieve or surpass human safety standards by 2024, setting the stage for rapid growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30%, according to IDTechEx’s latest report, “Autonomous Cars,…
Could AI-Controlled Cars Be Hacked and Turned Into Weapons?
As the automotive industry moves toward increased automation, the FBI has issued a warning about the potential dangers of fully autonomous vehicles, cautioning that they could be hacked and turned into “lethal weapons.” A report…
Will Truckers Lose Their Jobs as AI Takes Over Freight Driving?
The American Trucking Association estimates that there are about 3.6 million truckers in the U.S. today, making up roughly 2% of the national workforce. According to the Census Bureau, the total earnings of individuals working…
The Reality of Autonomous Taxis, Are We Ready for a No-Driver Future?
A few weeks ago, I took a tour of San Francisco in one of Waymo’s self-driving cars. As we cruised through the city, I was struck by how commonplace these vehicles had become. Driverless cars…
Top 10 Performance Upgrades That You Can Do On Your Car
Modifying cars is a common practice for nearly every car owner, if not all, whether it is for cosmetic reasons, enhancing the sound, or improving performance. This explains why even cars of the same make…