Will there be a new kind of taxicab in the future?
If you've been sassed or swindled by a taxi driver, relish the thought that future taxis might be driverless. Personal rapid transportation may be coming to a city near you in the future.
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How Stackable Cars Will Work
The next time you're at the grocery store, take a moment to glance at the stacked shopping carts -- their space-saving design may be the basis for automobiles of the future.
Will we drive on underground automated highways?
Underground automated highways will allow drivers to relax while self-driving vehicles steer, and tunnels could help conserve aboveground land.
How Convertibles Work
Warmer weather means convertible season -- ever wonder what's behind that thrilling ride?
How Vespas Work
The Vespa is a two-wheeled scooter used for easy transportation and loved for high-fashion style. Learn how they're made, the history behind it and the style that has made it so popular.
How Lowriders Work
Lowriders are decked-out cars with lowered suspensions that rumble, growl and even dance their way to parks, streets and cruise-ins. So how do you lower and raise a car's suspension?
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