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Was it even intended to be political at all? Maybe that’s a better question to ask. By now, you know the one I’m talking about, right? The Clint Eastwood “It’s Halftime in America” commercial for Chrysler. I won’t say too much about this, mainly because I want to hear what you think in the comment section below. However, I will tell you this…
I’m sure by now you’ve heard the latest Toyota news: A little less than a week ago, it was announced that “NASA found no evidence that a malfunction in electronics caused large unintended accelerations.” That’s according to Michael Kirsch, the principal engineer and team lead of the study from the NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va.
And if you recall, reports of unintended acceleration were being blamed on three possible factors: sticking accelerator pedals, a design flaw that enabled accelerator pedals to become trapped by floor mats and electromagnetic interference and/or software…
A couple of years ago, I received an aftermarket in-car navigation system as a gift. It’s a portable device — one that I can easily move from vehicle to vehicle, keep hidden away when it’s not in use or even take it along with me when I fly someplace new and need to rent a car. I’ve used it on local road trips, long cross-country road trips and everything in between. I think it proved itself most-valuable, however, when I…
OK. So I’m guessing that by now most of you know at least a little something about Bluetooth technology, correct? Well then, at least you’ve heard about Bluetooth technology, right? Well, just in case you answered no to either one of those questions, here’s a super-fast way to get up-to-speed on what it’s all about. And if you took the time to follow that link, then you’ll understand why Bluetooth technology has been a very popular feature in cars and trucks ever since…
Believe it or not, there once was a time when everyone riding in a vehicle had to agree on a single temperature setting. And, of course, this inevitably led to some friction between travelers: Some preferred it cooler while the others rubbed their hands together and claimed to be freezing. Or maybe there was someone in the car who wanted it warmer while others were left sweating and sticking to the vinyl seats. Some compromise might be had by opening a window — but that often led to other issues with wind and road noise. So what’s the solution?
Most people take garbage trucks for granted, but without these vehicles — and the dedicated teams running them — modern cities would quickly deteriorate. Tune in as Scott and Ben take a look at the history and importance of refuse collectors.
Cars have fueled the growth of the modern world, and they’ve also been responsible for an enormous amount of pollution. But how much air pollution is really due to cars? Scott and Ben give you the stats.
You’ve probably heard of the Wienermobile (a vehicle shaped like a gigantic hot dog), and perhaps you’ve actually seen it on the road. But it’s not the only promotional vehicle. In this podcast, Scott and Ben look at promotional vehicles across the world.
During the prohibition era, specialized smugglers arose from rural towns and valleys with only one goal: To move booze quickly and quietly to a thirsty public. Tune in to learn how bootleggers transformed their cars into high-powered smuggling machines.
With a striking body shape and unique gullwing doors, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was one of the most iconic cars of its age. In this podcast, Scott and Ben recount the history of this vehicle from its creation to the present day.
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