Can Your Windshield Shatter for No Reason?
Some say it is an urban legend that your windshield can “spontaneously shatter.” So, what is the truth? Well, it is not so black and white. Older windshield glass was made in a different way than how today’s windshield glass is made so it was more common or possible with old windshield glass (which still…
Car Insurance Claims Still Primarily Conducted on the Phone Despite Availability of Auto Insurance Apps
In today’s modern, technology-driven world, it seems that there is an app for everything. And, while there have been auto insurance apps for a while now, studies show that people have been slow to adopt their use. Use of auto insurance apps when an accident or damage occurs to your vehicle can help ensure you…
Car Insurance Rates Are On the Rise Due to Increased Accidents and New Tech
If you have not yet noticed an increase in your car insurance, brace yourself – you may soon see an increase on your bill. Even drivers with spotless records are seeing rates rise, as Forbes points out, “Since about 2012, rates to insure vehicles have gone up in all states and for all drivers, even…
New Windshields are Filled with Technology
A windshield may just look like a simple molded piece of glass but it is far from it. In fact, there are many windshields today that incorporate a wide array of technologies that improve both the driver’s experience and safety. It seems like everything today has smart technology and capabilities and that includes windshields as…
Corning Gorilla Glass Is Making Huge Improvements Automobile Energy Efficiency
Just about every business in every industry is looking for a way to become more energy efficient and eco-friendly so that we do not waste important resources. That is particularly true in the automobile industry as we look for ways to conserve fuel and make less of an environmental impact with our vehicles. When you…
Corning Gorilla Glass Partners with Ford for the Ford GT
Corning Gorilla Glass is making huge, state-of-the-art changes in the automobile windshield industry with their lightweight, durable glass. Corning Gorilla Glass is unlike traditional windshield glass. Corning first began making their glass for the tech industry and it currently used in the majority of smartphones and tablets on the market, as well as some televisions. …
Corning Gorilla Glass Revolutionizes the Automotive Windshield Market
Corning Gorilla Glass is not new, it has been around in the tech industry for some time, but they have recently brought their technology to the automobile industry. Whether you knew it or not, Gorilla Glass has been protecting smartphones including iPhones for quite a few years. What sets Corning Gorilla Glass apart? Corning provides…
Corning Gorilla Glass Was Featured at the 2016 Paris Motor Show
Corning Gorilla Glass is making headlines around the world because of the way it is revolutionizing automobile glass. Corning Gorilla Glass has been used for about a decade in technology applications such as smartphones, tablets, and televisions and Corning has worked to use that same technology but adapt it to accommodate the needs of the…
U.S. House Panel Approves Broad Proposal on Self-driving Cars
Manufacturers of self-driving cars just got a big thumbs-up from the U.S. House of Representatives. A House panel approved a measure that bars states from imposing rules on driverless cars and would allow the deployment of up to 100,000 self-driving vehicles without meeting auto safety standards already in place. The full House will take up…
How States Are Legislating Autonomous Vehicles
The world is still a few years off from having autonomous vehicles roaming the streets. However, it is a reality people need to prepare for. As such, many states have begun passing legislation on how these cars can be used once they become more commonplace. Laws are likely going to change and become more detailed…
How New Cars Are Emphasizing Technology As A Primary Feature
Today’s new cars are all about technology and this is especially true of luxury vehicles. Audi just introduced the new 2019 Audi A8, its flagship fourth generation luxury sedan that features a Level 3 automated driving system. With just the touch of a button, the Audi A8 can drive itself when certain conditions are met….
Why the Tesla 3 Doesn’t Have a Solar Roof
It’s official. The Tesla 3 does not and will not have a solar roof in the foreseeable future. Nor will any other car. Why? Elon Reeve Musk, Tesla’s CEO and product architect, recently explained why at the 2017 National Governors Association meeting in Rhode Island. Solar Panel Problems Responding to a question from Vermont Governor…
