Your car parts may come from a 3D printer soon

Traditional car parts are fabricated in machine shops and factories. Automakers employ hundreds of employees to create the parts for your cars, trucks, and SUV’s. In future years, we could see this change. Your car parts could come from a 3D printer in the future. Right now, car makers use 3D printers to print prototypes… Continue reading Your car parts may come from a 3D printer soon

New gadget remembers where you parked

It’s the age old problem. You park your car in the parking garage, but you can’t remember where. Was it orange 4A, or yellow 3B? And of course, you own a popular model vehicle, so they all start to look the same. There you go after your long flight, roaming the airport parking structure trying… Continue reading New gadget remembers where you parked

It’s all in the eyes. Security technology takes a bite out of car thefts.

As long as there have been cars, trucks, SUV’s or any other thing that has four wheels and drives, there have been auto thieves. Car companies have come a long way in theft deterrent and car alarm technology, but automotive thefts continue to occur everyday. As careful as one may be, it is still possible… Continue reading It’s all in the eyes. Security technology takes a bite out of car thefts.

Cyber-security becoming a necessity in automotive

Automobiles have evolved a long way from your grandmother’s Buick of yesterday. Computers run many parts of your vehicle today. From electronic brakes, engines, infotainment centers, and instrument clusters, technology has invaded our vehicles. While technology can be a great thing, it can also lead to our demise, which is why automotive cyber security is… Continue reading Cyber-security becoming a necessity in automotive