Future Cars
Nevada: The First State to Allow Self-Driving Cars
Posted on 16. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Archive, Cars, Current, Future Cars, New Cars, News, Posts
Self-driven vehicles Self-driving cars sound and appear to be a figment of the imagination of some science-fiction writer, or part of some research project undertaken by engineers who engage in experiments for a foundation that deals only in the theoretical. However, cars that do not need human control have actually been brought to prototype stage [...]
The Hennessey Venom GT
Posted on 08. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Exotic Cars, Future Cars, Posts
Hennessey Performance Engineering is known for producing highly modified versions of high-performance American sports cars like Dodge Vipers, Chevy Corvettes and Ford GTs. The small firm turns these already elite vehicles into super performers with monstrous amounts of horsepower and torque. With the release of the Venom GT in 2011, however, the company made its [...]
Google seeks to bring Autonomous Vehicles to Market
Posted on 05. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Future Cars, Hybrid Cars, Posts
According to J.D. Power and Associates, 20 percent of consumers would purchase autonomous cars if they were made available on the market. Just before the release of this study, Google, long known for its avant-garde investing strategies, announced its interest in joining with automakers to bring the technology to consumers. With the power of the [...]
What is Chevy “SS Performance”
Posted on 27. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Archive, Cars, Current, Fast Cars, Future Cars, New Cars, News, Posts, Sports Cars
When GM’s OnStar website listed “SS Performance” under the list of RemoteLink-compatible vehicles for 2014, the automotive blogosphere came alive with speculation over what the moniker meant. Some believe it to be an upcoming performance vehicle of some sort while others believe the listing to be an honest mistake. Tech blogger Christopher Price was the [...]
Exciting New Concept Cars: Audi RS Q3!
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Future Cars, New Cars, Posts, SUVs
The SUV is a very popular design by the automaker, and the performance and technology improvements of the new concept car are sure to make the new design even more popular. Set to be introduced at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, the new Q3 is set to showcase a bolder and more aggressive exterior styling [...]
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Students Create Award Winning High MPG Car
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Archive, Cars, Current, Future Cars, News, Posts
Traditionally, American driving habits have put performance and convenience above fuel economy. With the rising cost of gasoline and increasing concerns over pollution, however, this is quickly changing. High-mileage competitions, a type of automotive challenge in which the goal isn’t to be the fastest but the most efficient, are helping engineers and designers discover what’s [...]
The 2012 Alessian Concept Car
Posted on 13. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Future Cars, Posts
Over the course of the previous century, automotive technology has evolved radically and quickly. Every mechanical component of the modern automobile – from motor to brakes to transmission – has been the recipient of endless engineering innovation. The result of all of this tweaking is the fine-tuning of technology and mechanics such that today’s automobile [...]
The BMW i8
Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Electric Cars, Exotic Cars, Future Cars, Posts
Just as Toyota is turning the Prius into a line of green cars, BMW will soon be doing the same with their “i” sub-brand. This line will be separate from the ActiveHybrid versions of their contemporary models, offering scratch-built electric and hybrid cars ranging from small hatchbacks to supercars. The first of these to reach [...]
Jaguar C-X16 Concept
Posted on 09. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Future Cars, Posts
The Jaguar C-X16 concept debuted as one of the stars of the 2011 Frankfurt International Auto Show. Easily among the most talked about cars at the event, it is a modern re-envisioning of the classic E-Type of the 1960s and ’70s. Significantly smaller and lighter than anything the company has produced in decades, the front-engine, [...]
Tesla Model X Update
Posted on 05. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Electric Cars, Future Cars, New Cars, Posts, SUVs
The brainchild of Paypal founder Elon Musk, Tesla Motors was founded in 2003. From its rapid, tech-centric approach to product development to its Silicon Valley home, in many ways the company more closely resembles a tech start up than a traditional auto manufacturer. Musk’s vision has been to show that a small, innovative company can [...]