Wired's new issue is all about self-driving cars, and tests are being conducted all over the world on autonomous and semi-autonomous driving systems. Via Wired Autopia, here is a short article about Volvo's autonomous car testing. You might be reading the paper and not worrying about the road on a commute in your near future...Continue reading "Self Driving Cars: Progress is Happening"
GM’s Backseat View into the Future
A pretty neat concept for people in a car's backseat. Via Leftlane News: By Drew Johnson Rear-seat entertainment systems have steadily improved over the last few years, but General Motors has developed a new technology that could revolutionize the entire industry. Most rear-seat entertainment systems include a couple of screens and a DVD player, butContinue reading "GM’s Backseat View into the Future"
Detroit Auto Show At a Glance
As a former Michigander and a car design geek, early January always brings NAIAS, or the North American International Auto Show. Here's a small sampling of some of the more stand-out cars of the show. Acura NSX Concept- Is the NSX really coming back? Acura says yes, with this hot hybrid. 2013 Ford Fusion- CreatedContinue reading "Detroit Auto Show At a Glance"
Beauty Bike
Always a fan of beautiful machines, the Yamaha Y125 Moegi is a concept worthy of a little drooling over. I think it's a really nicely sculpted bike, though in the year 2012, we need this thing to be electrified. Via Wired Autopia: Of all the new concepts making their debut at the Tokyo Motor Show,Continue reading "Beauty Bike"
Colani
I've long been fascinated by the sculptural and radical designs from German born Luigi Colani. His work spans numerous decades, but holds a tight theme of bold, visionary, and often bizarre industrial design. A designer who takes risk, Colani has not seen many of his large-scale vehicles brought to life. A lot of them areContinue reading "Colani"
Future Scoot
Via Wired Autopia: Honda describes this toaster on wheels — an updating of a scooter it built in the early 1980s — as "a compact EV commuter which offers the casual and convenient mobility of a two-wheeler, but also strives to be useful even when it is not being ridden." I like the quirky minimalismContinue reading "Future Scoot"
The Very Oldest
Henry Ford may be attributed to the invention of the automobile, but it just isn't the case. This week, the oldest running car in the world, a steam driven 1884 De Dion Bouton Et Trepardoux was auctioned off for $4.62 million dollars. It's pretty amazing that this 127 year old automobile is still around, aliveContinue reading "The Very Oldest"
LEGO Goes Vintage
Destined to be much more popular with adults than kids, LEGO's latest Camper Van T1 is an amazing tribute to the VW Microbus. And at over 1300 pieces, this is a weekend project, not just a simple toy. From LEGO: This authentic camper van is a replica of the classic Volkswagen Camper Van from 1962.Continue reading "LEGO Goes Vintage"
The Flake
A super cool and bizarre car concept that's been making a wave in the design scene this week. Scary, for sure, but in an intriguing way. Definitely look for this in science fiction movies before you see it running errands at the grocery store. Via Wired Autopia: The Flake, Da Feng’s latest design, is coveredContinue reading "The Flake"
Stunning
Unlike most industries, automotive design arguably already hit it's zenith years ago. Though the features available in cars today are mind boggling, their pure forms are, frankly, pretty lame compared to some of the designs that erupted out of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. The Portland Art Museum is currently showing a traveling exhibit calledContinue reading "Stunning"
Electric Future 