"Automobile Body Styles and Design"

Convertible
A convertible provides an open-air passage cabin for traveling in good weather and the protection of a retractable roof when weather conditions turn unpleasant! During the early history of the automobile, convertibles were the only types of cars available, most likely because they were based on carriages that were usually very open as well. Today, it is considered an automobile lifestyle choice best suited for warmer climates that we associated with fame and fortune. A few companies who make convertibles are Bentley, Ferrari and Rolls-Royce.

Coupe 
Coupes are often the sporty variants of saloon cars, with doors reduced from four to two. The body style of the Coupe varies from car-maker to car-maker and one can look very, very different compared to another! Not many cars are like this and look relatively the same all the time and that makes this style pretty special. Some companies that make this style of car are Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini and Lincoln.

Luxury Car
A luxury car is considered the peak of driving comfort and aspires to provide the most rewarding sensation of motoring. Based on the expense of early automobiles, the luxury car was one of the first vehicle types established. One key element of the luxury car is the price compared to conventional automobiles. The comfort level and technology that goes into this car is the reason for this price so it is obviously worth it in the long run! Also, new automobile technology is usually fitted to luxury cars first, like air conditioning and electric starters. Some companies that produce luxury cars are Ford, BMW and Hyundai.

SUV 

Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are built on a truck frame, and harness utility attributes and powerful engine performance. SUVs are often associated with toughness and their on-road and off-road handling manners. Originally constructed as four-wheel drive vehicles intent to handle off-road trails, SUVs have increasingly become the vehicle of choice for luxury-minded drivers with products like the Range Rover and Cadillac Escalade. In my opinion, Range Rovers are the nicest cars ever alongside MINI Coopers, so I can definitely see an SUV in my future. Some other companies that produce SUVs are Subaru, Mercury, and Mazda.

Hatchback 

The body of a hatchback vehicle has a sporty design and functional improvements such as increased fuel efficiency and interior space. Some of the least expensive new cars on the market are hatchback’s because of their aerodynamic body shape and low weight that helps achieve strong fuel efficiency. Sport compact hatchbacks deliver excellent performance thanks to its unique high power-to-weight ratio. Some companies that produce this body style are Kia, Scion, and FIAT.


Automobile Design

1. How long can it take to design a car? What phase (or stage) do they start off with?
When designing a new vehicle, the manufacturers begin with the sketching phase and it typically takes about three years to complete. However, it varies between cars and companies.

2. Why is design called problem solving?

Automobile design is called problem solving because the manufacturers have an industrial design degree that falls under a fine arts profession degree but they are not “fine artists” in the sense that they can do whatever they want. They are always given a set of engineering constraints and a criteria that they must use to come up with a product that is aesthetically pleasing to the consumer that follows every aspect of the criteria. It is like problem solving because every idea has to fit a very specific spot like a puzzle piece, and even the smallest error can prevent the idea from flourishing.

3. What is the feasibility stage? (What do they have to match up?)
The feasibility stage is the biggest part of the production of a vehicle. They start by taking the sketches that look the best and try to evolve them into something that maintains the theme but also fits with the most important engineering points. This means that they can create and sketch an idea that seems amazing but when it comes to actually making it, it could be impossible. So, they have to be very careful of what is possible and when isn’t. In this phase, the manufacturers work closely with engineers, marketing and product planners to produce the best possible product for their consumers.

4. Do you think designing an automobile or other type of vehicle would interest you? Explain.
Yes, I think that I would be interested in designing an automobile or other type of vehicle because creating an idea and having it become a reality would be very exciting. There are many aspects of the automotive industry but I think that if I had a career in this department I wouldn’t hate it as much. I also would like it because it involves drawing!

Certification in the Automotive Industry

Certification in the Automotive Industry

1. NATEF - Natef was made to help improve the quality of automotive technician programs nationwide.
2. SGS - SGS was made to help everybody in the automotive industry improve performance and reduce risks.
3. ASE - ASE was made to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service.

Jobs in the Automotive Industry
 i would enjoy being a classic car restorer because i would like to take cars that are old, rusty and beat up, and turn them into something amazing. and be able to see what i did.

i dont want to be an automobile journalist because it would be boring to sit there and write reviews on cars all day.

"Careers in the Automotive Industry.

• i think i would enjoy being able to know what is wrong with my own automobile and how to fix it.
• i found it interesting how they check the air flow in a car
• it is necessary because there will always be new electronics and other items added to cars that you are going to need to know how to fix or replace.
•  some skills would be to learn to turn your wrist instead of turning your hole arm,.

"Careers in the Automotive Industry.

1. High-tech systems on automobiles today that were unheard of thirty years ago include stability and traction control systems, adaptive cruise control, variable valve timing and an electric car, hybrid, and plug in hybrid were not even thought of then.

2. unlike many other high-tech careers that require four, six, or even eight years of college, automotive technology careers can begin after just two years of education. lifelong learning and continuing education is necessary, nut students in automotive technology can get out into the real world sooner-and with less college debt.

3. the automotive repair and maintenance industry is expected to add 237,500 new jobs and have a thirty percent growth rate through the year 2020. this will make technicians one of the top twenty jobs with pretty high median earnings and the potential for significant job openings over the next decade.

4. one thing that the automotive technician careers is fsirly "immune" to that has threatened other careers is thata lot of jobs in departments like manufacturing, computer programming, customer  call-center work and accounting services all go overseas. automotive service and repair don't need to.

5. parts, parts distribution and wholesaleing collision repair, painting and damage estimating vehicle maintenance, repair and performance upgrades motorsports.

6. the role as an automotive technician is sometimes called "the portal career' because so many people have started their careers in the automotive aftermarket as an automotive technician that it can serve as a base to determine where your future career lies, and it is far from a dead-end career unlike most other careers.

tech for the sake of tech

    No I was not surprised about it because they grew up without it in their cars so it would not make a difference to them. No i think my generation would feel different about it because we grew up with technology and that is what we know best. Yes this option is beneficial because it would make less car accidents because phone calls would go to your car instead of your cellular. 

    

    I think that it helps them and then i think that it makes them be able to take more risks. i think it helps because if they were not paying attention and something is infront of them the warning will go off and then they will pay attention but i also think it is bad because people will keep taking risks and if something goes wrong and it does not detect it and they get in a accident and it will be bad. 

   They are very important because if you have a phone built into your car and you get a phone call you can just answer it in the car and you can be talking on the phone and still be paying to where you are going.

    One feature i would like to have in my car is to have internet in it and a built in phone.this is important to me because then i could use the internet to talk to family far away without costing me any money.

 

    I think people would probably thought that a phone in car was a useless item for a car.

technologies and development

The Terrafugia TF-X is the one that i think is most unlikely thing to happen. i think this because it would be alot of work to make a car fly becuase they have to make sure that it would be light enough to fly but be strong eough not to fall apart while flying.

 The one that would have the biggest impact of is the Ford's Driver Workload Estimator Technology. I think this because it would help people control their heart rate and make it so they don't take a heart attack while driving.

 I think that the "A Drive in the Self Driving Car. I think this because in the new Lamborghini you can put it on cruise control and it detects where the lines are on the road and if there is a vehicle ahead of you and if there is red or green stop lights.  

I think that it will help keep drivers and their passengers safe because it will indicate when the drivers heart rate is high and will tell them when the driver is close to taking a heart attack and will help them from getting in an accident.

I think it would be pretty cool but scary at same time. A benefit from this would be, you would not have to pay for a plane ticket cause you could just fly your car, another would be you would not be stuck in traffic. But a disadvantage would be if your car broke you would fall from the sky and could hurt yourself and/or other people.

I would rather not have the flying cars because I would not have to worry about something breaking and falling from sky but i guess it would not make a difference because i wouldn't have to fly.

automobile timeline

the part i found interesting was when they talked about drum breaks because they are so simple.
i found the part about the steel body car interesting because the can just cut it.
i found it interesting that airbags only became maditor in 1970's.
i found drum breaks cool.