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Electric wire eases closing of Corvette Stingray hatch

A single piece of wire makes closing the hatch on the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray easier. Tucked behind the rear fascia, the alloy wire changes shape when an electric current heats it up. The wire returns to its previous shape when it cools.

Ferrari California T: pictures and details confirmed for 2014 Geneva Motor Show

The Ferrari California T has been revealed ahead of its official debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show next month. The drop-top car is a heavily revised version of the current California, with sleeker bodywork and a new turbocharged V8 engine that’s more powerful yet more efficient than the one it replaces. Click through the gallery above to find out more about the Ferrari California T

University of Cincinnati 2008

Students in the Transportation Design track at the University of Cincinnati recently presented their visions for the future of transport. Most of the students were asked to envision a vehicle for use in the year 2030 in a studio course sponsored by General Motors; a brief which asked students to push the design potential of the Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra pickup truck or the Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon SUVs. Two graduating students also presented their visions for the automotive future, using the Volkswagen and Saturn brands as their launching pad.