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Smart Mobility

The future of the automotive industry has been getting a lot of press lately. It’s starting to sound as if  self-driving cars are (umm…) just around the corner.  But the future of mobility is going to be a lot more than just autonomous vehicles. It’s about how new technologies and services can be used to solve […]

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Rear Windows

There’s lots of design activity around how to bring more digital services to drivers, but the passenger often gets left out of the fun. So, it’s interesting to see this work from GM on how to enhance the passengers’ experience. For their Windows of Opportunity project, they focused on engaging children in the rear seats. […]

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Is the Auto Industry Awful?

FastCompany recently posted a insightful analysis, definitely worth a read, of the challenges the auto industry faces as they work to embrace consumer electronics and other ditigal trends. The title begins “Cars Are Horrible Mobile Tech Devices…” and details the root of the problem: “Fast as they they may go, automobiles are some of the […]