Tag Archives: Toyota

Mazda’s EZ-60 is A Smarter, Longer-Range Electric SUV, but Sadly Not For North America

This stylish and long-range SUV is Mazda’s first “real” EV, and it’s a shame we can’t get it in North America.

Making the Tesla Model S

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Tesla. I think their business model, products, and mission are spot-on. Elon Musk was wise to purchase a defunct Toyota assembly plant during the economic downturn, and revamped it into Tesla’s manufacturing and assembly superfloor. Wired Magazine takes a look at the car getting assembled usingContinueContinue reading “Making the Tesla Model S”

Aerodynamics Through the Years

Some excellent aerodynamic cars throughout many different eras. Starting way back in 1914 with the Alfa Romeo Aerodinamica “Siluro Ricotti”, the Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia, The Norman E. Timbs Buick Streamliner, the Pink Panther car, Ford Probe Concept, VW L1 Concept, Bertone Nuccio, and finishing with the thoroughly futuristic Toyota Fun Vii.  

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, butContinueContinue 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- CreatedContinueContinue reading “Detroit Auto Show At a Glance”