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Are the electric cars risk-free to drive?

One of the greatest dangers that involves electrical current is the electromagnetic field or EMF produced by the flow of electrical current from one point to another. According to many studies, the EMFs are linked to various health issues that can affect our body and our state of mind: depression, headaches, memory problems and even cancer. In the case of electric cars, many customers were concerned about the EMF projected by the electrical...

Kiravan: the Ultimate Camper Van

I'm not sure if this story should be submitted to the "cars" or "design" category because it's suited for both of them. Bran Ferren is a grown-up (and a chief creative officer for a design company) from California who loves to invent and to play with toys. I mean, really big toys. In this regard, he invested millions of dollars in order to create the ultimate camper van with the sole purpose to tour around the world with it. At this point,...

Using your Smartphone to Get a Better Deal on your Next Car

Are you thinking about purchasing a new or used car? You probably already know that arming yourself with as much knowledge as possible will help you snag the best deal. From auto shows to online forums, there's a daunting array of info out there to help you find the car of your dreams. Yet have you thought about using mobile apps to compare your options and get a discount? There are a number of apps out there for smartphone users that allow you...

Old cars at Geneva Auto Show 2014

They say you're not a real auto fan until you see the famous Geneva Auto Show. This year, me and my friends had the pleasure of visiting Geneva for few days, and we lost our way for few hours in the large location where the show was held. I know that many bloggers are sharing the new cars, and I will probably share my own gallery soon, but until then, I want you to experience a trip to the past with some of the best old cars present at the show....

Peugeot builds a hybrid car that works with compressed air

The Peugeot Citroen concern is working on a project that could create a revolution in the world of cars. The new technology is called "Hybrid Air" and it will be available on the market by the year 2016. In short words, the new technology packs the concept of a car that works with compressed air. It may look like something extracted directly from a Sci-Fi movie, but the technology is here for some time, and Philippe Varin, the chief executive of...

A new hope: the electric car goes solar

After watching the documentary named "Who killed the electric car" back in 2009 I understood that back then we were not prepared to ahve EVs on the road (read that Electric Vehicles). Later, Tesla teased us with its Tesla Model S 2013, an electric vehicle with great specifications and a fan base that's getting bigger day by day. Now, other car manufacturers are showing a lot of interest in the electric car, but one went the extra mile and...

Ford is developing a car that will work without a driver, following Google’s model

In the near future, cars will no longer need humans in order operate. Also, there is a good chance that accidents will be much less numerous than before. Aside from Google, which is working on a self-driving car for years, here comes Ford with a new and interesting concept. The Fusion Hybrid is a project based on the Ford Fusion prototype that is able to detect, analyze, and most importantly, to respond to its external environment without the...

The new Ford Mustang 2015: images and video

Next year, Ford is commemorating 50 years from the release of the first generation Ford Mustang and they are preparing a new version of the famous car which is set to be released in 2015. The new design impressed me with its sleekness, making the car wider and lower than its predecessor. The US manufacturer uses a highly dynamic chassis with independent suspension on all four wheels and a breaking system that is promised the be really efficient....

Mercedes-Benz W196: The most expensive car ever sold at auction

A vintage racing model of Mercedes-Benz W196 that was manufactured by the Mercedes company became the most expensive car ever sold at an auction, after it was purchased by a collector with the amount of 19.6 million pounds ($29.6 million) earlier this year, during the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​in southern England. The car was manufactured in 1954, and it helped raise the Formula 1 champion, Juan Manuel Fangio, to the blaze of glory. With...