A Look at All the Ferrari Models Built for American Consumption in the Last Ten Years
Source: NHTSA
Trump Calls for Return of Eight Cylinder Engines in America
#MakeAmericaV8Again
Volvo Engineer Reflects on 40-years of American Automaker's Hate for the Amber Turn Signal
As you may or may not be aware NHTSA is updating the agency’s Star Rating System, known as the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). There are too many changes to list here, but if you’d like to read more about the proposed changes click here to view the rule in its complete posting.
The Rock Says to Hell With Action Films, Becomes Ford Service Manager
I like The Rock. Pain and Gain, Fast and Furious, The Rundown. Hell, I even enjoyed watching him in his latest CGI-filled movie San Andreas, the heartwarming story of man trying to save his marriage while California undergoes a Mother Earth reset and falls into the ocean.
Quick Look at New Bill to Make Vehicles More Safe, Consumers More Aware
Later this week (Wednesday Oct 21) the House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing to discuss a draft piece of legislation (PDF Link) that once again attempts to improve how government regulates automotive safety. Lobbyists and regulators will be on hand to smile, nod in the affirmative and promise to work…
A Look at How We Crash and Died in 2013
In 2013 there were 32,719 vehicle fatalities recorded in America – a number you’ve read before - yet rarely read about the details of those crashes. The number is tossed into a press release announcing a new piece of automotive safety technology or shouted to an automotive executive during a congressional hearing.
My Emotions Are Bleeding Into My Charts
After four long months living in California, traversing the 405 day and night I’ve concluded: I hate California.
Help! Someone has caged Torch's Spirit Animal!
Dear Readers,
The shift we do
You reach over; quieting the sound that ended your slumber. You sit up, ready for a new day.
Lincoln Continental Looks Damn Good in a Tuxedo
Modern meets classic.
The Lincoln Continental now has a proper rear end
Like some of you I too fell in love with cars sometime in the mid-to-late 80's. One fond memory is from 1987. I was 6 years-old, sitting three-deep in the back of a '79 Cougar. Poison's Open Up and Say Ah was in the cassette deck while my late mom and aunt filled the car with Aquanet.
How technology could impact product differentiation
When it came to gauges, knobs and switches automakers were unrivaled in their ability to deliver on form and function. But as the dash evolved from mechanical to digital, giving way to touchscreens and voice commands, automakers failed to get it right.
Never Forget The Man Who Has to Dig Up The Horse, Ever
The next time you decide "hey! I'm going to share my feelings on car buying" - never forget: some poor soul has to go out and dig up the horse that has to be beat.
Unimog is my art test
Earlier this year I started to learn Illustrator (thanks Lynda.com). The image above was my first freehand piece. Keep in mind I'm a legal / policy guy so art and most anything else left-brained-creative isn't my thing.
A Strategic Board Game For The Auto Industry Executive Inside You
I love strategic board games. I also love the auto industry. My two worlds collided when I learned about this game.
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