Non-News: Design integration of an automobile involves far more than just placing a dummy called Oscar into position then setting up the steering wheel and the driver seat. Few people outside of auto design realize that placement and integration of the human foot relative to the pedals is crucial to a robust and safe vehicle.
Cars may have an easier time of meeting fuel economy mandates with weight reductions than trucks. That’s precisely why many SUVs switched over to body-integral designs over body-on-frame designs. Those heavy-framed chassis’ for trucks are at a disadvantage for weight reduction due to the structural demands. Getting smaller is not necessarily a viable option.
It wasn’t that long ago that GM announced how apps would be used by owners to communicate with their cars. Now, similar app technology is being used by VW to provide a social media connection to their cars sponsored in a race in South America.
Put this in the story category - but what an uninspired list this is. Of course, our list would be completely different but the Accord is the most researched vehicle?
Engineers to Tear Down F-150 Ecoboost at Detroit Auto Show
Consider drivability when choosing footwear
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Non-News: Design integration of an automobile involves far more than just placing a dummy called Oscar into position then setting up the steering wheel and the driver seat. Few people outside of auto design realize that placement and integration of the human foot relative to the pedals is crucial to a robust and safe vehicle.
ford bringing start-stop to all vehicles
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in 2012.
Hyundai-Kia Seek to be Number 4 in Global Sales
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A report out of a Korean newspaper says Hyundai-Kia aiming to supplant Nissan-Renault
Air hybrid technology key to 2016 truck fuel economy
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Cars may have an easier time of meeting fuel economy mandates with weight reductions than trucks. That’s precisely why many SUVs switched over to body-integral designs over body-on-frame designs. Those heavy-framed chassis’ for trucks are at a disadvantage for weight reduction due to the structural demands. Getting smaller is not necessarily a viable option.
Porsche to webcast Detroit unveiling
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new supercar debut to be broadcast
Indy auto show opened last night
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attendees have a chance to win a Rav4.
Tesla stock starting to fall?
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Reuters has a report out that there is a sell recommendation on it and Edmunds.com pipes in with a comment or two about it.
Volkswagen provides Dakar Rally mobile app for iPhones and iPods
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It wasn’t that long ago that GM announced how apps would be used by owners to communicate with their cars. Now, similar app technology is being used by VW to provide a social media connection to their cars sponsored in a race in South America.
KBB.com List of Most Researched Vehicles for 2010
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Put this in the story category - but what an uninspired list this is. Of course, our list would be completely different but the Accord is the most researched vehicle?
Engineers to Tear Down F-150 Ecoboost at Detroit Auto Show
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Engineers will disassemble and examine it for long-term durability on Jan. 15 in front of the public
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