In the literary world, it’s often said that science-fiction writers have a penchant for crafting narratives that come to fruition in real life. Space travel, robotics, nanotechnology, cloning, and a myriad of other topics transitioned from the pages of fantasy to the articles of scientific journals. There’s no shortage of astounding innovations that have improved […]
Archive | July, 2014
2014 ESPY Awards on Tonight!
If you’re a sports fan, there might be a current lull in your life with the World Cup now completed and Major League Baseball in the midst of its annual All-Star break. There is no American football to watch or hockey on the ice – even the Ultimate Fighting Championship will not host another major […]
Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo
We published a story last week about the Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo. The GT-R has a rich history of displaying futuristic designs and features, and the automaker continues to maintain a mutually beneficially partnership with Polyphony Digital. Nissan contracts Polyphony Digital, the creators of the Gran Turismo video game series, to develop the […]
Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo: A Real-World “Godzilla”
The Nissan GT-R, though no longer sporting the Skyline badge, comes from a platform that critics lauded and drivers adored. The concept and subsequent redesign were unveiled at the 2001 and 2005 Tokyo Motor Shows, respectively. While car enthusiasts pined for the return of a GT-R – any G-TR! – the company brought a production […]
Preview Raleigh’s 2014 The Works Schedule of Events
We thought it prudent to take a break from posting news about the automotive industry for a review of Raleigh’s Independence Day revelry. 2014 marks the second year for The Works, the city’s full day of events to celebrate the Fourth of July – and supplanted the Raleigh Wide Open event that ended in 2010. […]