TECH TALK: How much has auto technology advanced in 30 years?
Advancements in automotive technology are evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, writes technical expert Gerry Malloy.
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Are hybrids the better alternative?
Few charging stations and range anxiety means that for now, hybrid gas-electric vehicles may be a better option for most drivers.
Automatic Emergency Braking to be standard by 2022
The adoption of such a standard safety system in the U.S. virtually guarantees it will carry over to the Canadian market.
Connectivity, digitalization at the top of automotive industry’s priorities
Companies that best convince customers that they are trusted data hubs will be the ones that succeed.
Fuel-efficiency push being undermined by human nature
It’s not that there’s a lack of technology advancements in that area - quite the contrary.
Don’t let turbo lag be a drag
Its big disadvantage, however, is that it takes time for the system to ‘spool up’ when acceleration is called for — a characteristic well known
New Mazda engine designed for real-world driving
Consequently, the engineering focus for the second-generation SkyActiv 2.5-litre Turbo was on achieving strong response in that lower speed range — not just at full
Christmas comes early for the gearheads among us
Gadget trickledown — or is it a torrent? — gains momentum as features like adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, pre-collision braking,
Hands-free not necessarily safer
New evidence suggests use of hands-free communication devices may be just as distracting as hand-held cellphone use.
