Volvo's Next-Gen Seatbelt: A Leap in Car Safety • Volvo's introduction of the three-point seatbelt by Nils Bohlin was a boon for automotive safety, transforming automotive standards globally. Over the years, innovations have enhanced Bohlin's design with features like retractable reels and built-in airbags. Even heated seatbelts have emerged to optimize energy use in electric vehicles.Now, Volvo marks another milestone with a "multi-adaptive" seatbelt. This new technology claims to adjust dynamically to both traffic conditions and occupant characteristics, promising enhanced protection.

The $8,000 EV That Could Shake Up Japan's Auto Market • The KG Motors Mibot is making waves in Japan with its impressive price tag of under $8,000 for an electric vehicle. It's thoughtfully designed to cater to both older residents in rural areas and younger urban dwellers, adept at navigating Japan's narrow streets and regions lacking in public transportation.

Introducing the Luxurious Rolls-Royce Chess Set • Crafted from Rolls-Royce's preferred materials, this chess set is anything but ordinary:- Aluminium Board: Provides a sleek foundation.- Veneer Squares: Each square is crafted from the same log, ensuring uniformity in design.- Leather Base: Echoes the "waft lines" of Rolls-Royce cars, gently rising from the center.

EU's Bold Move: The Ban on Rubber • The European Union is now targeting rubber in manufacturing. Their bold strategy? Eliminate wheels to halt CO2 emissions entirely.

Trump's Tariffs: A Driving Force Behind Rising Car Costs • President Trump's 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, along with a 10% tariff on Canadian energy and Chinese goods, threatens to add approximately $3,000 to the price of new vehicles. Analysts predict that these tariffs will hit Detroit's automakers the hardest, as companies like Stellantis, GM, and Ford heavily rely on imports from these countries. The repercussions go beyond complete vehicles, affecting a vast array of components that are integral to American assembly lines.

Unleashing the "Phantom Dragon": Rolls-Royce's Masterpiece of Chinese Culture • The Phantom Dragon's luxurious design is inspired by an ancient Chinese legend. The narrative is elegantly woven into the car's aesthetics, notably via its stunning dashboard.