Television ads are doing automotive engineering a disservice, focusing as most do on snappier looks, more horsepower, and occasionally on some mysterious quality that not even alert viewers can figure out. The truth is that the automotive industry is taking the lead in making its products more...More>>

This is an unusual item for the R&D department, but there was simply no other space for it in this issue. And we think the technology is important enough to warrant a deviation from our standard fare. In a nutshell, radar-based object detection has been linked to a brake interlock system to yield a...More>>

Savvy sensor buyers watch the automotive market. That's because this cost- and reliability-conscious industry makes tough demands of sensor developersdemands that ultimately benefit other applications. And this is car show season, so it's time to pay attention.More>>

One of the characteristics of luxury cars is how quiet it is within the passenger compartment. A smooth and quiet ride is an important part of the overall experience of the car."More>>