BMW Art Cars Shown in Augmented Reality With Acute Art App
For over 45 years, a handful of artists have been expressing themselves on very unique canvases: BMW vehicles. The BMW Art Car collection is highly anticipated, displaying inspiring designs you wouldn’t typically see on modern vehicles. This year, these creative cars are heading to the Acute Art mobile app in an augmented reality showcase. A […]
Tactile Mobility’s Software Helps Smart Cars Feel the Road
While there are quite a few autonomous vehicle startups, others exist to improve AV technologies. According to SiliconANGLE, Tactile Mobility released a new software module that lets AVs “feel” road conditions like a human, so they can operate and respond to bumps and other challenges more accurately and safely. Cadillac Tech: Meet the 2021 Escalade’s […]
Smart Car Tech Significantly Reduces Drivers’ Annual Fuel Costs
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have released the first study that evaluates the energy impact of in-vehicle smart tech. The study indicated that smart tech features save drivers $6.2 billion a year on fuel costs. During the study, researchers evaluated the energy impact on lower levels of automation. They also focused on individual technology features […]
Lexus Reveals LFA Art Car at 24 Hours of Spa
This year is the 10th anniversary of Lexus’ F performance sub-brand, and in addition to its various other celebrations (including two special-edition sedans), Lexus apparently felt it wasn’t enough. So, it unveiled a special Nürburgring-spec Lexus LFA art car at the 24 Hours of Spa. Professional artist Pedro Henriques decorated this particular LFA in black […]
China Aiming to Integrate Artificial Intelligence in All New Vehicles by 2020, Become World’s Smart Car Leader by 2035
The National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China (NDRC) this month announced its intention to integrate artificial intelligence technology into half or more of all new cars sold in the country by 2020. The NDRC also expressed its intention to blanket 90% of all major Chinese cities with a wireless network capable […]
Holden Equinox Art Car Puts Stylish Twist on Vehicle Camouflage
Holden is making preparations for the launch of the new Equinox, which means that there are camouflaged mules roaming around the Outback ensuring that the midsize crossover is up to the task of handling its duties to Australian motorists. Rather than adorn the new Equinox in hum-drum camo wrap, however, Holden has teamed up with […]
Eighteenth BMW Art Car Employs Virtual and Augmented Reality
Rather than use traditional art techniques, artist Cao Fei decided to integrate digital technologies into her BMW Art Car project
Art comes to life through various forms, mediums, and techniques. In that same vein, the BMW Art Cars are all highly different from one another, each embodying the diverse aesthetics and styles employed by the artist that created it. With that said, the latest BMW Art Car is unlike any other unveiled since the collection began in […]
The 13th BMW Art Car on Display at the India Art Fair
Many automotive enthusiasts consider their favorite vehicle models to be true works of art. BMW has taken that idea to the next level through its BMW Art Car Collection. Since 1975, BMW has collaborated with some of the world’s most renowned artists to transform its vehicles into rolling works of art. Over the years, these BMW Art Cars […]
Latest BMW Art Car Makes Its Debut
The BMW Art Car project was first introduced by the German automaker 40 years ago. One of the latest editions in this storied fleet was recently revealed at Art Basel In Miami Beach 2016 by artist John Baldessari, and we have to admit it’s pretty stunning. Are You Ready? Get prepared for winter with these tips […]
Top 5 Best BMW Art Cars
While each automaker has its own identity and lineup of vehicles, certain automakers have their own unique culture surrounding them. One of the defining aspects of BMW‘s culture is its embrace of art and style–particularly through the legendary BMW Art Cars. Since the BMW Art Car Project was introduced 40 years ago by driver Hervé Poulain, […]
We Need A Jerry Orbach Memorial Art Car
Everyone who remembers the original Law and Order series on NBC, watched Beauty and the Beast as a child, or had movie nights with their friends to watch Dirty Dancing has a soft spot in their heart for Jerry Orbach. When he passed away in late 2004, he was mourned by his television family and […]
Michel Vaillant-Inspired Honda Art Car to Make Race Debut at Zandvoort
After proving victorious at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Michel Vaillant-inspired Honda Art Car Jean Graton will be making its race debut this weekend in the Netherlands at Circuit Park Zandvoort. The Jean Graton Foundation has entered a TCR version of the Civic Type R into the latest round of TCR Benelux, which will […]
Honda Civic WTCC Art Car to Feature Jean Graton Design at Goodwood
Honda Europe announced today that the Honda Civic WTCC car will sport an all-new look at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, which will run from June 23rd through the 26th. Honda has partnered with the Jean Graton Foundation to create the distinctive design. One of only four WTCC machines carrying a one-off artist livery, […]
NoNDA ZUS Smart Car Charger Review
You know that feeling where you set something down and then ten minutes late you can’t remember where you left it? Ever done that with an entire car? In crowded parking lots across the world, there are poor, unfortunate souls wandering back and forth, swiveling their heads like prairie dogs, their hopes for finding […]
Infiniti Unveils Sharp Art Car
The London Art Fair took the UK’s capital by storm in January, and Infiniti brought its own unique art, all dedicated to the Infiniti QX30. On the traditional side, a photography display was created with shots taken by social media mavens and photographers of the QX30 during a recent test drive. Each shot shows a unique […]
Smart Car Seat Could Give You a Massage or Save Your Life
It seems like, lately, car manufacturers are all about making the car smarter—nowadays, car manufacturers have promised and delivered advanced technologies to protect the driver from circumstances they can’t avoid, ranging from Blind Spot Warning systems and the simple backup camera systems on many new cars to nearly-autonomous driving technologies such as those at work […]
Next BMW Art Car Announced
BMW demonstrates its commitment to the arts as often as possible. One of its biggest projects has been the BMW Art Car program. Introduced in 1975, the first Art Car was a painted BMW 3.0 CSL from American artist Alexander Calder. To date, 17 BMW vehicles have been painted with bright colors and fine details. The […]
Behind the Badge: Yes, There’s Meaning Behind the smart Car Emblem & Name
A couple months ago, I encountered a cross-country caravan of smart cars parked outside an automobile museum. After marveling at the various decorative styles adorning each different car, I also began noticing the same design element proudly adorning each grille: the circular arrow badge. It reminded me of the power button on an electronic device; but did the smart […]