There has been a lot of talk — in the automotive industry and beyond — about what the future holds for automated, driverless vehicles, but much of that coming reality remains more than a little bit cloudy. The reason why is simple: Developers and auto manufacturers are dealing with a patchwork...
As winter approaches, it's important for drivers to prepare for the dangerous and icy conditions that come with it. Nasty road conditions are inevitable, but drivers are in control of how they prepare their vehicles for these treacherous roads. Here are a few reminders for staying safe this winter.Get...
2020 has not been kind to many industries, as several are seeing record-low sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Toward the beginning of the outbreak, the automotive industry was not exempt from this frightening decline, as production halted for a nationwide shutdown. However, as manufacturing lines were...
Have you ever come to a stop at a red light, only to feel your car shaking when you hit the brakes? This can seem a little unnerving. If your car is shaking when you brake, it happens for a reason. Read on to learn why.A warped or damaged rotorIf your vehicle has disc brakes, your car is most likely...
When we think of the future of cars, many people picture flying automobiles or self-driving vehicles. This can be a truly scary thought, but exciting at the same time. How will the future of cars help us? With so many options, we'll break down how we will be safer in the cars of the future:Self-driving...
There have been plenty of surveys conducted in the past year-plus to assess how consumers feel about their potential future with autonomous vehicles. However, it's fair to say most of them have been a mixed bag: People may think of it this technology as a real "the future is now" milestone,...
The promise of autonomous vehicles has tantalized vehicle manufacturers and drivers alike, but it's expected that it could still be years or more before a widespread rollout of such technology occurs. In the meantime, it's more likely that driver-assist safety features will proliferate, allowing...
The promise of fully automated vehicles understandably has many people quite excited about the future of travel, but even the most ardent supporters of a driverless future recognize that this is still a far-off dream. Moreover, as the technology to power these changes moves out of its nascent stages,...
Brakes are one of the most important parts of a vehicle when it comes to helping people get from Point A to Point B safely. As such, auto parts manufacturers are increasingly focused on ensuring those components remain in good shape. Those efforts include more effective brake sensors that can inform...
For decades, the promise of fully autonomous vehicles that kept drivers safe and got them to their destinations quickly and easily has seemingly been out of reach, but more recently, surges in testing of such vehicles showed their tantalizing potential. However, the growing idea that widespread use of...