The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Manufacturing a car involves choreographing hundreds of parts, most of which are created somewhere else, to be at the same spot at the same time for final assembly. Given the widespread adoption of “just in time” manufacturing methodology, it’s underst… Continue reading The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Hyundai and Kia’s radical Uni Wheel system could revolutionize EV design

As is the case with their gas-burning counterparts, electric cars are limited in spaciousness and design by the layout of their drivetrain. The Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have set about addressing that issue, with their radical new Unive… Continue reading Hyundai and Kia’s radical Uni Wheel system could revolutionize EV design

Hackaday Links: July 16, 2023

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Last week, we noted an attempt to fix a hardware problem with software, which backfired pretty dramatically for Ford when they tried to counter the tendency for driveshafts to fall …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: July 16, 2023

Customer satisfaction survey predicts Top 10 cars that will “make you happy”

Automotive manufacturers scour their private polls just as fastidiously as politicians do theirs, but the big difference is that there is never a “judgement day” for the car makers because they keep their customer satisfaction information, reliability … Continue reading Customer satisfaction survey predicts Top 10 cars that will “make you happy”

Unicamp Kia minivan camper grabs baton as affordable US pop-up RV

With the American compact van market fast going the way of the dinosaur and dodo (maybe not the dodo), small, affordable pop-up camper vans like the Free Bird and Cascade Camper are soon to be no more, if not already gone. Las Vegas-area conversion sho… Continue reading Unicamp Kia minivan camper grabs baton as affordable US pop-up RV

World Car of the Year Awards name best cars in six categories

Now in its 19th year, the World Car of the Year Awards are the most important and prestigious of any automotive awards in the world.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: WCOTY, Lucid Motors, hyundai genesis, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Range Rove… Continue reading World Car of the Year Awards name best cars in six categories

Kia EV9 e-SUV charges forward with 336 miles and Level 3 highway pilot

By keeping the design of its EV9 electric SUV quite close to that of the concept that previewed it, Kia showed the world it wasn’t interested in launching another cookie-cutter e-crossover. Instead, it introduces a flagship e-SUV that will turn the hea… Continue reading Kia EV9 e-SUV charges forward with 336 miles and Level 3 highway pilot

The 2023 Chicago Auto Show in pictures

The Chicago Auto Show is the oldest and largest of the North American automotive shows. Held annually, the show features a host of ride-and-drives where consumers can get into the vehicles to try them out without dealership pressure.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading The 2023 Chicago Auto Show in pictures