Speaking of transparent car interiors, check out the new Jaguar/Land Rover 360° Urban Windscreen — which, through a clever use of exterior cameras and interior projectors, allows drivers to see right through every one of the vehicle's pillars, putting an end to blind spots. … [Read more...] about Jaguar Introduces Transparent Pillars
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The Ultimate Car Seat Suspension System
We’ve reported on "smart" car seats before — ones that can detect heart attacks, warn drivers of dangerous driving conditions, and even read butt prints to automatically dial in preferred vehicle settings. Now, Naval researchers are developing a vehicle seat suspension system that can help protect Marines riding in tanks and helicopters from the impact of explosions. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Car Seat Suspension System
Flashback: Before the Mercedes Airscarf
With much of the United States laying under a thick blanket of snow and ice, we thought it would be interesting to take a look back at a piece of technology that pre-dates the highly coveted Mercedes-Benz Airscarf – the luxury automaker's neck-leveling heat system that functions like an invisible scarf. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Before the Mercedes Airscarf
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Picnic Tables
From an in-glovebox perfuming system to the world's most comfortable car seats, it seems like the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is pulling out all the stops when it comes to interior gimmicks. Its rear-console picnic tables are no different. … [Read more...] about 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Picnic Tables
Is This the Most Comfortable Car Seat?
Mercedes-Benz is bragging that its new 2014 S-Class features the most comfortable car seat in the world. In fact, a reviewer for WardsAuto describes it as “unparalleled in its ability to create a state of bliss”. I don’t know about all that, but its air-cushion massaging system sure sounds like a pain in the butt to work around. … [Read more...] about Is This the Most Comfortable Car Seat?
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