Cars

Super-Sized Matchbox Car Racetrack (Video)

February 20, 2011
Super-Sized Matchbox Car Racetrack (Video)

Chris Burden’s new kinetic sculpture “Metropolis II” is my idea of art.  Either that or it’s my idea of a really cool racetrack for your Matchbox or Hotwheels cars.

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How Cars Work (Book)

January 5, 2011
How Cars Work (Book)

Author and illustrator Tom Newton is a school psychologist. How Cars Work was developed as a high interest mini-textbook for teens, but is also used by automotive service managers and mechanics to help customers understand repairs. This book can be found in adult literacy programs, high schools, and middle schools. How Cars Work makes...

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See a Chevy Volt Get Built in 2 Minutes (Video)

December 3, 2010
See a Chevy Volt Get Built in 2 Minutes (Video)

As an engineer, I really enjoy seeing how things are made. One of the most amazing things to watch is an automotive assembly line. If you ever get the chance to tour an assembly plant be sure to do it. What amazes me is that so many types of cars can be produced on...

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