The three-wheel motorcycle concept. Looks cool on video but how would it translate into real life? Now, I don’t ride, and generally don’t know much about motorcycles so I can’t even talk about this inteligently, but I would love to get some feedback, comments, and perhaps questions.
It wasn’t all that long ago that we would look toward the Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class to see the newest in advanced automotive technology, be it drive-train tech, interior appointments, or safety. It seems that Ford is on a path to change that view, and in a pretty big way. For instance, what was once a feature of cars costing multiple-thousands of dollars, self parking systems are now being found on Ford’s third generation Focus, which starts at $16,500.
With its SYNC system, Ford was one of the first to being advanced infotainment technology to affordable cars such as the Fusion. Unfortunately, the current generation of SYNC has been criticized as being too clunky and difficult to operate for new users, to the point where Ford offers new owners instructions on their SYNC systems. To improve this user interface, new voice recognition software is being implemented, among other improvements.
Ford has invited me to the Ford Technology Forum, an event showcasing the improved SYNC system as well as Ford’s future technical goals. The Forum was separated into two entities to allow complete, pardon my pun, focus on each genre separate from the other. The first of the two points was in-car technology, while the second centered on safety of both passive and active nature. … Continue Reading
A good friend of mine has a very unique Jeep called CJ-8, or Scrambler. The Scrambler is an extended wheelbase CJ-7 with a pickup-like 2-passenger cab, a bed, and the spare tire mounted on the roll-bar as opposed to the tailgate. Since its takeover from AMC, Chrysler has not done much with the Wrangler configuration, with the exception of the extended wheel-base TJ, known as LJ. It was not until the introduction of the current generation Wrangler, known as JK, that Chrysler started paying special attention it. … Continue Reading
When looking to buy just about anything these days, internet is the way to go. Internet is Winning! Internet has only one speed – GO! Except when it comes to shopping for cars… well, in that case the internet is losing. Allow me to explain.
There are about a dozen big car websites that advertise new and used cars. If you are looking for a particular model of a certain era, all you have to do is plug in your data and bam, you get the results. Sort of. You get 400 cars with prices ranging from almost nothing (scam!) to ridiculously high (certified, inspected, loved, with free coffee). And then you have to repeat that same procedure eleven more times and obtain the same results. In addition you still don’t know the going market value is. Well, now there is a better way…
Don’t expect to see anything remotely meaningful on this website anytime soon. Myself and at least two other contributors picked up a copy of GT5 before the Thanksgiving weekend and everything else has become irrelevant. However, expect multiple reviews and updates of our gaming status.
Some clarification; I don’t play videogames, never did, but the Gran Turismo series is an exception to the rule. I’ve owned everyone of the games and I still clearly remember being at my friend Vince’s house when we first removed the cellophane from the original Gran Tourismo. The game was everything we have always wanted in a car game. We played it until 9am the next morning. Since then we repeated our all-nighters every time a new version came out. Until now, because Vince lives 1000 miles away. … Continue Reading
Almost a million people assembled in Boston this Sunday for the annual Fourth Of July concert and fireworks on the Esplanade. In order to have the upper hand on this many people, many of whom get liquored up, Cambridge and Boston Police Departments, Massachusetts State Police, EMS, and Fire Departments set all kinds of equipment in order to be ready for just about anything. … Continue Reading
The other day I get an email from a company that was hired by BMW to produce a series of short documentaries. The company is called DIGITALKITCHEN and the goal of the documentaries is to break down the existing BMW driver stereotypes and aim for an inspiring story or personality that revolves around BMW automobiles or motorcycles.
In order to accomplish this task, DIGITALKITCHEN is looking for a few good people – here is what they are asking for: … Continue Reading
I have mentioned in my Cadillac SRX and CTS Sport Wagon quick reviews that American automotive companies absolutely need to step up their game as soon as possible in order to survive. Not only do they need to have products that are comparable to the rest of the world, they also need to find a new way of marketing. On August 10th 2009, the new-post-bankruptcy General Motors did just that.
This is the first of three articles on Rally Racing. I intend to cover car set-ups, driver training, different classes, and whatever else I may come upon. This part will show a built of an Open Class rally car, which is …
I have recently had the opportunity to drive the new Jaguar XFR on the road and on a race track. With the XFR competing directly against the BMW M5, which I have also had the opportunity to drive on the track …
While you may have already read a thing or two about BMW’s new compression ignition offerings, you may not have heard all the details, and you may have some questions. I sure did, and I did my best to answer them …
French cars; some say they’re ugly, some say they’re beautiful, all agree that they’re unreliable. However, there is something about them that makes you want to look. These pictures were taken in March of 2007, my wife’s and mine last trip …
Do you think your ’02 Chevy Tahoe with 170k miles is at the end of its life? Try driving a ’55 Suburban that you inherited from you father. This is a gallery of car pictures from Cuba, where the only way …
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