Building A Sophisticated Ferrari Engine [Video]

By Harry Lay Aug 04 2011

 

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Technology has significantly impacted the automotive sector especially when cars are produced in the factory. Computers and robotic platforms assemble engines and build the cars without much help from workers. However Ferrari has a different take on production, with their engines being entirely hand-built. This video shows the buildup of a 458 Italia engine starting with assembling... Continue Reading...

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Tags: 458 italia, computer, coupe, exotic, Ferrari, Italian, Maranello, robot, sports car, Technology, v8, video

Autonomous Cars Take a Step Further With Volkswagen Passat that Parks Itself

By Michael Banovsky Apr 16 2010

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Yes, the above video features a car parking itself. “What’s the big deal,” you ask, seeing as certain Lexus models can already park themselves? This Passat is different. The car has been modified by the Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Laboratory at Stanford University to valet park itself. The system uses a night vision camera, cruise control... Continue Reading...

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Tags: passat, Passat Wagon, robot, self parking vw passat, Stanford University, Technology, video, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Laboratory, Volkswagen Passat, vw