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Are infotainment systems putting driver lives at risk?
Dave G. Houser Transportation Technology & AutomotiveEver vigilant on matters of traffic safety, the AAA Foundation has just put out with another study on distractions behind the wheel — those being caused by the complex new infotainment systems being installed in an ever-increasing number of vehicles — including RVs.
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Ceramic coating: An investment in your Porsche
David Newton Transportation Technology & AutomotiveMy first Porsche was a 2009 Cayman dressed in Midnight Blue Metallic — dark as a starless sky and absolutely stunning on delivery. I never thought a car could look that good, but keeping it that way presented a real challenge. I barely got my new car home from the dealer and into the garage before dust and dirt began to accumulate on every surface.
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There’s something fishy about Dubai Airport’s new screening…
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveStarting next year, passengers at Dubai International Airport could transit security screening in one of the most unusual ways ever seen as it introduces new "smart tunnels" to tackle one of the most critical stages in the airport journey.
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A Porsche’s perfect flaw
Noelle Talmon Transportation Technology & AutomotiveMy 1976 911S is not a concourse car. Nothing makes that more evident than when I wash it. Every scratch, dent and imperfection is like a beacon, especially when I spot one I haven't seen before. And there's a twinge of guilt that accompanies it. What could I or should I have done to prevent it?
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The indomitable legacy of the Porsche 935
Dave Story Transportation Technology & AutomotiveFew racing cars conjure up an image and awake the emotion in me quite the same way as the Porsche 935. It debuted in 1975 and was the scourge of its competitors until the mid-1980's. Even in the Camel and Winston GTs alone, various 935 types won 65 races and four championship titles. The typical 935 was essentially a 930 turbo. According to regulations, the 935 had to use the road car's basic shape and floor plan.
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Bricks, mortar ... and spark plugs
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIt happened on a whim. A routine pounding of a few keys commanding some entity to fetch a set of spark plugs and have them at my door in a few days was stopped dead.
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Sao Paolo: Can a bold urban vision survive political changes?
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentThe transformational power of urbanism has captured the imagination of policymakers around the world in recent years. In particular, the people-centered wave of "new urbanists" have proved seductive.
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American airports reach all-time satisfaction high
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveEfforts to turn around the trend of a universally poor passenger experience at America's airports appears to be paying off, with a recent J.D. Power survey proclaiming passenger satisfaction at an all-time high across the range of airports in the survey.
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Will the real ‘last 968’ please come forward?
Jeff Coe Transportation Technology & AutomotiveDuring any vehicle's production run, there are always a few significant examples produced. Some of these would include cars with special options or with the most options. With Porsches, performance-related examples often get the "significant nod" here. The rare colors are also neat and stand out among the group in later years.
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Is autonomous trucking hauling a load of problems?
Delany Martinez Distribution & WarehousingFaced with a massive industry-scale driver shortage, companies are nervously reviewing their options for over-road logistics in the near future. With an administration that slashed rail expansion and infrastructure investment only a few months into 2017, a rock-and-hard-place scenario is starting to emerge on the road between warehouse and customer.
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