Do you have a “bad” parking lot that you visit regularly? Modern automotive infrastructure makes parking facilities an absolute necessity virtually everywhere. But topography, land ownership, and economic factors often mean that parking lots and garages are often constructed in in bespoke, irregular formats. This can mean strange traffic flow patterns, tight turns, and, inevitably,…
Read MoreWhen it comes to car accidents, rear-end collisions are one of the most common types we see—and one of the most avoidable. In the majority of these crashes, the driver who struck the vehicle in front was distracted. Whether they were glancing at a text, fiddling with a GPS, or just lost in thought, those…
Read MoreThe invention of a given technology is just the beginning of our relationship with it. Constant evolution, improvement, reinvention, and recontextualization is how technology maintains its relationship with humanity. This process can yield unexpected applications for inventions which have existed for years. It’s hard to think of an invention that better embodies this evolutionary process…
Read MoreCar insurance costs are on the rise. According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, they’re up 11%. This can be attributed to rising repair costs, an increase in especially severe claims, and losses across the insurance industry caused by natural disasters. When considered in conjunction with inflation and recession fears, the cost…
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