2012 Chevy Sonic

Fun meets safety in an affordable, made-in-the-U.S. minicar

Driving supercars is exhilarating and the stories of craftsmanship and engineering that goes into them are unparalleled. But some of the most impressive creativity and innovation behind car design can be found among other classes of autos as well. Chevy’s Sonic, the latest contender in the small-car class, is an awesome affordable car with an anticipated five-star safety rating, made right here in the U.S. …

MiniDock

You can practically plug iPhones into wall outlets with this handy little dock

For iPhone or iPod users frustrated with hard-to-reach outlets or finding space on messy counters, look no further than Bluelounge’s MiniDock. Launching today, the dock adapter eliminates the awkward slack of charger cords, conveniently lifting your handheld device out of harm’s way. The sleek accessory, specifically designed to replace existing iPhone or iPod cables, plugs in to a USB power adapter and props gadgets upright …

BMW Guggenheim Lab

BMW launches their bold six-year-long program to dissect urban culture

Consistent with BMW’s longstanding cultural initiatives, this week launched the New York leg of BMW Guggenheim Lab, an exploration of issues regarding contemporary urban life. The six-year worldwide tour will reach nine cities to encourage international engagement from the public through free programs focused on contemporary urban challenges, all taking place within location-specific semi-permanent structures. Over its duration, the Lab will unveil three distinct structures—each …