Just when you thought you’ve seen it all – researchers at Polytechnic School in Montreal, Canada are developing a fabric that operates exactly like your iPhone's touchscreen. In other words, you’ll soon be able to raise the volume on your car’s stereo by simply swiping your hand across the seat. … [Read more...] about The Future is Touch-Sensitive Fabrics
Cabin Technology
Japan’s Butt-print Seat Technology
If a group of Japanese researchers have their way, auto trimmers may soon be installing or replacing butt-print technology in front-driver-side seat covers. Yes, I said butt-print technology. … [Read more...] about Japan’s Butt-print Seat Technology
Customers Demand Better Interiors
Long gone are the days when people bought cars just because they looked good. The Associated Press has published an interesting article about how the quality of car interiors is playing a bigger role in customers’ buying decisions – leading many automakers to improve their comfort, design and technological sophistication. … [Read more...] about Customers Demand Better Interiors
Ford Seats to Detect Heart Attacks
Macho Man Randy Savage recently died after suffering a heart attack while driving. He lost control of his car and crashed. Ford Motor Company, however, is taking steps to ensure that tragedies like this don't happen again. By combining their car seats with electrocardiograph (ECG) technology, Ford has created a prototype car seat that can detect heart attacks before they … [Read more...] about Ford Seats to Detect Heart Attacks
Brabus iBusiness: an iPad on Wheels
At the risk of sounding like a hipster snob, I'm obsessed with Apple products. I own an iPod, iPhone, Macbook Pro and am seriously considering the iPad 2. So, I suppose, it's not all that strange that I'm obsessed with the new Brabus iBusiness 2.0 - an Apple-powered luxury office on wheels. … [Read more...] about Brabus iBusiness: an iPad on Wheels
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