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Car Sales Are Up, But Fewer People Are Driving: How Can That Be?
Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 4:58pm | 937Here's an interesting paradox: U.S. auto sales are up, but Americans are reportedly driving less while relying more on public transportation and bicycles for their daily commutes. The Wall Street Journal says last month's auto sales were the strongest in more than six years, helped in part by...
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SLIDESHOW: An Exclusive Look Into Shinola's Detroit Factory
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 1:18pm | 204Started by Fossil (NASDAQ: FOSL) co-founder Tom Kartsotis, Shinola is bringing high-end manufacturing to Detroit. Located at the heat of midtown on the College for Creative Study's campus, Shinola describes itself as a "Made in America" accessories brand. In its state-of-the-art production...
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This Bike will Power Your iPhone
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 2:31pm | 127An upcoming series of city bikes from Silverback Labs comes with a built-in USB socket that'll charge your devices as you pedal. The Starke series of bikes includes a USB port that is charged by a dynamo hub; Silverback claims it will work with iPhones, iPods and “other low voltage USB devices...