Yearly Archives: 2016

Half a century ago, the auto industry panicked at the thought of safety and emissions regulations

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Half a century ago, the auto industry panicked at the thought of safety and emissions regulations. Ultimately those rules drove the development of electronic control systems that gave us transportation that is faster, cleaner, safer and more efficient than ever. For this we can thank Ralph Nader. As we move into the next era of mobility, the industry should be looking at how to make regulations work for a smooth transition and the benefit of all rather than fighting new rules http://www.navigantresearch.com/blog/ralph-nader-enters-automotive-hall-of-fame-a-legacy

Ralph Nader Enters Automotive Hall of Fame: A Legacy
For more than 5 decades, many in Detroit and other automotive capitals have considered Ralph Nader to be public enemy number one. Despite the strong feelings against Nader throughout much of the au…

This weekend, 50 years after finally getting its first victory at Le Mans Ford Motor Company will try to repeat that achievement albeit in the GT class rather than as a prototype running for overall victory

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This weekend, 50 years after finally getting its first victory at Le Mans Ford Motor Company will try to repeat that achievement albeit in the GT class rather than as a prototype running for overall victory. The iconic design that we know today as the Ford GT/GT40 actually has its roots in the in the original Mustang I concept of 1962. Check out how that one-off roadster was transformed into a world-beater

From Mustang I to 2015 – Evolution of the Ford GT over 50 Years – Sam’s Thoughts
It’s not often anymore that automakers actually get to keep anything completely secret heading into auto show season. Aside, from the Buick Avenir concept which no one really saw coming, the closest thing to a true secret at this year’s North American International Auto Show was the all-new third-generation Ford GT. While rumors had been …

Sometimes when I start thinking, seemingly random dots get connected

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Sometimes when I start thinking, seemingly random dots get connected

Mercedes-Benz, Apple, Ford And The Fuel Cell Plug-In Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell, fuel-cell plug-in hybrid coming in 2017 (photo credit: Mercedes-Benz) Recently at an event in Germany, officials from Mercedes-Benz announced plans to introduce the GLC F-Cell in 2017. This is a version of the compact GLC SUV with a fuel-cell, plug-in hybrid drivetrain. As so often happens, this got […]