What is AutoLifecycle?

AutoLifecycle is a data-driven blog exploring the evolution, economics, and engineering of automobiles from past to future, written by Professor Hisham Ibrahim.

What topics does AutoLifecycle cover?

The blog covers automotive history, engineering innovations, vehicle design principles, transportation psychology, and economic aspects of the automotive industry.

Who writes AutoLifecycle?

AutoLifecycle is written by Professor Hisham Ibrahim, an expert in automotive engineering, vehicle design, and transportation psychology with extensive academic and industry experience.

Engineering

Technical innovations and breakthroughs in automotive design

Engineering Excellence

Dive deep into the technical innovations, design principles, and engineering breakthroughs that power the automotive industry. From engines to electronics, explore the science behind the machines.

The Illusion of Control: Why GPS Systems Cause More Stress Than Traffic Jams

psychology

engineering

design

Navigation systems cause more anger than traffic jams, and your brain’s workload during ‘easy’ drives is dangerously disconnected from reality. Cognitive science reveals the hidden truth about driver psychology.

Nov 6, 2025

From Sketch to Street: The True Cost of Building a Car

engineering

economics

The multi-billion dollar journey of automotive development—from 60-month cycles to digital factories completing cars in just one year.

Nov 1, 2025

Electric Dreams: The Environmental Revolution (1996-Present)

history

engineering

economics

How environmental pressures, technological breakthroughs, and one visionary company transformed electric vehicles from curiosities to the future of transportation

Oct 29, 2025