With self-driving cars due to hit streets in 3 to 5 years, automakers are working hard to reinvent the cabin. One of the challenges they face is predicting what types of activities passengers plan to do in cars once they're free of having to pay attention to the road, and designing safe, comfortable and practical interiors to accommodate them. … [Read more...] about People Want to do Yoga in Self-Driving Cars
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Haartz on the Future of Convertible Cars 2
The "Great Recession" hit the automotive industry hard, and convertible tops were no exception. During that period, which spanned from the late 2000s to early 2010s, so many automakers discontinued their convertible models that industry analysts began to speak of the segment as if it was already dead. Well, they were wrong. Because as soon as the economy rebounded, so did … [Read more...] about Haartz on the Future of Convertible Cars 2
So You Wanna Rock that BMW M Stripe?
BMW’s iconic ///M logo has a long history dating back to the 1970s when the German automaker first launched its motorsports racing program. The logo consists of an italicized "M" preceded by different colored stripes, each with its own special meaning. … [Read more...] about So You Wanna Rock that BMW M Stripe?
Transforming Sewing Machines into Tractors
Lots of people collect antique sewing machines, but late artisan Roy Gaunt of Shelbyville, Illinois, transformed them into model tractors — a peculiar hobby that attracted legions of fans both near and far. … [Read more...] about Transforming Sewing Machines into Tractors
What Killed the Front Bench Seat?
In 2011, we published an article lamenting the imminent death of the front bench seat. Three years later the Chevrolet Impala, the last U.S. sedan with a front bench seat, was redesigned with two front buckets and no bench option. Jalopnik recently published an article explaining why the classic seat is no more. It's a must-read for all automotive history buffs. … [Read more...] about What Killed the Front Bench Seat?
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