Modern cars depend on a vast number of electronics, components, and vehicle systems to send us to and from our destinations. Some of those parts are well-known, like the engine, transmission, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. As vehicles increasingly integrate advanced technology and ...

Editor’s note: Matt Anderson, who wrote this piece, is the curator of transportation at The Henry Ford museum in Dearborn, Michigan. By most objective measures, today is the automobile’s golden age.