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During our trip to South Carolina to test drive the new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox , we had the chance to chat with Larry Mihalko, ace engineer and all-around nice guy who worked on the development of this vehicle. It all started for this compact SUV back in the winter of …

Back when the automobile made its debut, there were no visibility problems. Since cars were roofless, you just had to turn your head to see what was happening beside or behind the vehicle. The idea for rearview mirrors first appeared in the middle of the first decade of the 20th …

When we visit a dealership to shop for a new vehicle, the exterior design plays an important role. However, the interior presentation of a vehicle cannot be overlooked, as many automotive manufacturers rely on the professional work of interior decorators for their seat designs. Without neglecting their comfort, obviously, even …

In the early 1990s, car interiors weren’t particularly nice. Gray plastic panels were all the rage, punctuated with the odd button or other control. But the funny thing is that vehicle cabins weren’t always so bland. Back in the 1930s, cars were infused with design. Even the working man’s car, …

As a society, are we too focussed on looks? Maybe. All too often we judge people by their appearance, before we even hear what they have to say. The same goes for books, which are literally judged by their covers. And at restaurants, we tend to choose dishes that we’ve …

We don’t always realise just how important are smartphones and portable devices are. Their versatility as work and entertainment tools make them an essential part of our daily routine, and we can no longer live without them, even in the car. Automotive manufacturers understood the necessity of integrating them to …

Behind the wheel of a new-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class, you can’t help but notice that there are no dials on the dashboard. You know the ones; the analog needles that tell you how fast you’re driving, what the engine temperature is and other handy information. In their place is a high-definition …

In a world where plastic and composites reign supreme, who would have thought that a driver’s environment would still consist of a material as old as the earth itself—wood. That’s right, wood! Up until the 1930s, car manufacturers used wood for a range of components, from the chassis and wheels, …

There’s one company that has always made nice vehicle cabins—and if you read the title of the article, you’ll have already guessed that it’s Volkswagen. From one era to the next, the German brand has consistently kept up with trends while enhancing its vehicles with an added touch of refinement—even …

Luxury automaker Lincoln is currently working very hard to make its new Continental a headlining premium vehicle, all while the company prepares for the next generation of the massive Navigator to arrive. While most luxury vehicle manufacturers are focusing on sportiness, Lincoln is giving more thought to product design. Above …