Cars that can talk to each other?
Sounds like science fiction, but in Ann Arbor it will be a reality this summer. The Department of Transportation and the state of Michigan have partnered in an initiative to develop and test a new...
View ArticleOne for the Record Books
Since VW figured out how to get high performance from a diesel, I have been a proponent of that form of power over the hybrid concept. It is much simpler and fuel economy figures are much closer to...
View ArticleThree Reasons Why You Should Use Proper Child Restraints
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has reported that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for children in the United States. It is essential that children are properly restrained in...
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Hackers may be able to crash your car, not just your computer.
Hackers control a vehicle with a Nintendo Entertainment System Controller Andy Greenburg, Forbes staff writer, had an enlightening but scary experience with two computer software hackers. They took...
View ArticleSmart Phone Apps for Your Car
With the advance of technology when it comes to automotobiles and cellular phones, it should come as no surprise that some car companies are taking advantage of the smart phone app market. Apps give...
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Is “Hands Free” Technology Really More Safe?
Picture courtesy of AAA The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) claims that visual-manual subtasks while driving, such as messing with the radio, talking on the phone, adjusting GPS,...
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Car Carriers of the Past
This car carrier has an unusual and unique design. Have you ever thought about the transportation of cars in years past? Car carrier technology and design has improved vastly over the years, much like...
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Shift to Green Energy May Damage the German Automotive Industry
Germany is facing a shift in energy, with a focus on ending nuclear power by 2022. Along with eliminating nuclear power, German Lawmakers would like to reduce Greenhouse gases by 95% by 2050. With...
View ArticleAutomotive Technology Breakthroughs
Have you ever taken the time to think about the technology advances in the past thirty years? What about how those advances have affected the automotive industry? Cars from the 1980s (and some from...
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Worried About the VW Emissions Scandal?
By now, we are sure that most people are aware of the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal. You may be worried, trying to figure out how this may affect you and what you should do next. Here at Roberts...
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