Why Sedans Disappeared
(twitter.com)
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Technology in cars being used to make choices for drivers this can be dangerous
(thestar.com)
We’re slowly ceding control of formerly manual or mechanical systems in our vehicles to electronics. Sometimes with unintended consequences …
We’re slowly ceding control of formerly manual or mechanical systems in our vehicles to electronics. Sometimes with unintended consequences …
Assignment 5: Cars and Key Fobs (2021)
(web.stanford.edu)
Almost all cars currently come with a key fob, which allows you to open the doors, and start the car.
Almost all cars currently come with a key fob, which allows you to open the doors, and start the car.
2,031-HP Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution Claims 0 to 200 MPH in 10 Seconds
(thedrive.com)
The "world's most powerful internal combustion car" hits 200 mph quicker than anything else out there, including the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport and Rimac Nevera.
The "world's most powerful internal combustion car" hits 200 mph quicker than anything else out there, including the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport and Rimac Nevera.
Cybertruck Rusting? That's Normal
(autobuyersguide.com)
It’s all over the news: Cybertrucks are rusting and folks are mad. Me? I’m surprised they are surprised. If you own a stainless steel fork or knife and a dishwasher, rusty bits on stainless steel should be familiar. But why does it happen? Isn’t stainless steel… well… stainless? Not quite.
It’s all over the news: Cybertrucks are rusting and folks are mad. Me? I’m surprised they are surprised. If you own a stainless steel fork or knife and a dishwasher, rusty bits on stainless steel should be familiar. But why does it happen? Isn’t stainless steel… well… stainless? Not quite.
The McMurtry Spéirling is the first car in the world to DRIVE UPSIDE DOWN
(topgear.com)
No, it’s not an April Fool’s gag, and yes, they really did it. For as long as Top Gear can remember, the old adage that ‘an F1 car can drive upside down’ has been nothing more than a passing joke. Turns out, McMurtry isn’t laughing.
No, it’s not an April Fool’s gag, and yes, they really did it. For as long as Top Gear can remember, the old adage that ‘an F1 car can drive upside down’ has been nothing more than a passing joke. Turns out, McMurtry isn’t laughing.
What is up with car door handles these days?
(theguardian.com)
I contend that things do not have to be worse. In fact, allow me to be so bold as to suggest they could be better.
I contend that things do not have to be worse. In fact, allow me to be so bold as to suggest they could be better.
Why Mark in 'Severance' Drives a 1997 Volvo
(thedrive.com)
The hit show's meticulous use of 1980s and '90s cars has prompted countless theories, so we talked to the people who chose them to finally get some answers.
The hit show's meticulous use of 1980s and '90s cars has prompted countless theories, so we talked to the people who chose them to finally get some answers.
Citroen Ami, watch your back: This is the diddy, 62-mile Toyota FT-Me Concept
(topgear.com)
Meet Toyota’s answer to the problem of hunting down that elusive parking spot in your favourite (European) city: the ‘FT-Me'.
Meet Toyota’s answer to the problem of hunting down that elusive parking spot in your favourite (European) city: the ‘FT-Me'.
Sayonara, R35: Nissan Japan has stopped taking orders for the GT-R
(topgear.com)
After nearly two decades of embarrassing supercars, Nissan has officially stopped taking orders for the indomitable R35 GT-R in Japan.
After nearly two decades of embarrassing supercars, Nissan has officially stopped taking orders for the indomitable R35 GT-R in Japan.
I tasted Honda’s spicy rodent-repelling tape and I will do it again (2021)
(haterade.substack.com)
A while back, after a series of car troubles too boring to enumerate, I learned about the existence of mouse tape.
A while back, after a series of car troubles too boring to enumerate, I learned about the existence of mouse tape.
Hackers crack Subaru's connected services to access data, door locks and more
(jalopnik.com)
If you own a modern Subaru, chances are you’ve heard of Starlink — the company’s connected services suite, which lets you control your car through an app or call roadside assistance to your location. That system, though, has other functionality that you might not know: Storing your car’s location history for the last year, and making that information available through an admin panel that until recently was left wide open for hackers.
If you own a modern Subaru, chances are you’ve heard of Starlink — the company’s connected services suite, which lets you control your car through an app or call roadside assistance to your location. That system, though, has other functionality that you might not know: Storing your car’s location history for the last year, and making that information available through an admin panel that until recently was left wide open for hackers.
McLarens and CarPlay
(adambell.ca)
For as long as I can remember, I've always been a fan of motorsport.
For as long as I can remember, I've always been a fan of motorsport.
Honda Civic Hybrid: A refreshing alternative to a crossover
(arstechnica.com)
When Honda gave the 11th-generation Civic Hatchback a refresh late last year, among the changes were the addition of a hybrid option to the lineup.
When Honda gave the 11th-generation Civic Hatchback a refresh late last year, among the changes were the addition of a hybrid option to the lineup.
Ask HN: How to produce a 3D scan of a car from a mobile phone?
(ycombinator.com)
A client is interested in 3D scanning cars, outdoors and in varying conditions.
A client is interested in 3D scanning cars, outdoors and in varying conditions.
Olav's Licence Plate Pictures
(olavsplates.com)
This site contains photographs of license/ number/ registration plates from 105 countries seen "live in action" on vehicles and has been online since 21. October 2000.
This site contains photographs of license/ number/ registration plates from 105 countries seen "live in action" on vehicles and has been online since 21. October 2000.
How did they make cars fall apart in old movies (2017)
(stackexchange.com)
A staple of old Buster Keaton/Laurel and Hardy films is the car that falls completely apart, either when closing one of the doors or even when driving, like so:
A staple of old Buster Keaton/Laurel and Hardy films is the car that falls completely apart, either when closing one of the doors or even when driving, like so:
You Don't Need a Full-Size Pickup Truck, You Need a Cowboy Costume (2019)
(thedrive.com)
The most popular vehicles in America may be the greatest examples of overcompensation ever invented.
The most popular vehicles in America may be the greatest examples of overcompensation ever invented.
The Headlight Brightness Wars
(theringer.com)
The crusade against bright headlights has picked up speed in recent years, in large part due to a couple of Reddit nerds. Could they know what’s best for the auto industry better than the auto industry itself?
The crusade against bright headlights has picked up speed in recent years, in large part due to a couple of Reddit nerds. Could they know what’s best for the auto industry better than the auto industry itself?
You Can Buy a Car on Amazon Now
(wired.com)
The next time you see a Hyundai online, you may just be able to hit Add to Cart.
The next time you see a Hyundai online, you may just be able to hit Add to Cart.
Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels with major privacy risks
(theconversation.com)
New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws.
New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws.
What does this button do? – My new car has a mysterious and undocumented switch
(koenvh.nl)
Last week I bought a car. After twelve years of service, my old trusty Peugeot 107 in blue has had its best. Expensive repairs were coming at some point, and I did not feel like waiting around for them to come.
Last week I bought a car. After twelve years of service, my old trusty Peugeot 107 in blue has had its best. Expensive repairs were coming at some point, and I did not feel like waiting around for them to come.
In the Rockets' Red Glare: The past and future of hot-rodding in America
(harpers.org)
Remy and I had our private commentaries, always on alert for little ironies and epiphanies, as we seized on the richer details of what I just described to you as a dreamworld but isn’t. It is real, and we didn’t entirely stumble upon it. Because who, among Americans, would not have at least heard of drag racing? Would not be able to conjure some image, no matter how vague, of what it is?
Remy and I had our private commentaries, always on alert for little ironies and epiphanies, as we seized on the richer details of what I just described to you as a dreamworld but isn’t. It is real, and we didn’t entirely stumble upon it. Because who, among Americans, would not have at least heard of drag racing? Would not be able to conjure some image, no matter how vague, of what it is?
Every Hands-Free Driving System Available in 2024
(caranddriver.com)
We profile all of the Level 3 and hands-free Level 2 driving systems on the market today. Don't take your hands off the wheel without reading this.
We profile all of the Level 3 and hands-free Level 2 driving systems on the market today. Don't take your hands off the wheel without reading this.
Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels with major privacy risks
(techxplore.com)
New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet-connected cars in Australia. It's yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws.
New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet-connected cars in Australia. It's yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws.
How do cars do in out-of-sample crash testing? (2020)
(danluu.com)
While having car crash test results is obviously better than not having them, the results themselves don't tell us what happens when we get into an accident that doesn't exactly match a benchmark.
While having car crash test results is obviously better than not having them, the results themselves don't tell us what happens when we get into an accident that doesn't exactly match a benchmark.