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Cadillac's Super Cruise System Detailed
Self-driving cars are slowly taking over the automotive world and Google’s efforts in this regard are the living proof that drivers will no longer be needed very soon to travel from point A to point B. That’s okay, some so-called drivers claim while eating sandwiches behind the wheels, while car aficio... Continue Reading →
What Carpooling Means. Because Sharing Is Caring
Recession. A term that still sends shivers down our spines. Authorities around the world claim it’s over, but we’re still seeing cost-cutting measures everywhere we look. Talking about the automotive industry exclusively, car makers have tried so much to boost engine efficiency and reduce emissions tha... Continue Reading →
Traffic Calming - Goods and Bads
Although car manufacturers across the globe claim that the recession is just history now and point to increasing vehicle sales, authorities warn that the struggle isn’t over yet, which means that we should think twice before spending every single dollar. It’s no secret however that cities remain extrem... Continue Reading →
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Tires Detailed
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta: V12 6.3-liter engine, maximum power of 740 hp, top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h). Full specs here. March, 2012. Location - Geneva, Switzerland. Event - Geneva Motor Show. Subject - Ferrari press conference and a new product unveiling. It was the time when Ferrari decided to bring back the ... Continue Reading →
How to Buy and Install Parking Sensors
In our days many consider the parking sensors to be a weakness point for the driver, a feature designed if you're a woman or you're driving a really big car. They're totally wrong, because given how crowded the cities became and how fewer parking spaces we have left, they’re very handy. If you... Continue Reading →
Car Door Types - Sliding Butterfly that Commits Suicide with Scissors
It’s no surprise that today’s carmakers struggle to innovate and the fact that all kinds of technologies come to life each year is only a natural consequence. Well, in their attempt to attract more buyers, car manufacturers around the world tried to focus on every single part of a specific car, be it e... Continue Reading →
How Windshield Water Repellent Products Work
Bad weather is the nightmare of every driver out there, although we must admit that we feel a guilty pleasure when we’re forced to drive under heavy rain. As you know, each car out there must, or at least should, be equipped with the almighty trio that should help them stay on the side side in 99 percent of ... Continue Reading →
Ford B-MAX's Easy Access Door System Explained
Buying a certain car model just because it has gigantic doors is not at all awkward. OK, it is actually, but we totally get your point. It's extremely frustrating to try and get behind the wheel through a very small door, especially when you're wearing your best suit and you're heading to an important ... Continue Reading →
Automotive Wiki: Why Are Traffic Lights Red, Yellow and Green?
A traffic light is a common thing nowadays and you, just like all the other drivers, must obey the rules: if it's green, you pass, if it's red, you stop, and if it's yellow, you act with caution. There's no doubt that traffic lights are a must in the crowded cities we're living in and no m... Continue Reading →
The Bling-Bling Generation: How Spinners Work
If you're a car aficionado, we're pretty sure you have already heard of spinners, or spinning rims, or however you like to call those flashy rims that keep spinning even after the vehicle comes to a halt. Usually installed on large SUVs or massively tuned cars, spinners are nothing more than eye-catching ac... Continue Reading →
How Traffic Light Control Systems Work
Car manufacturers and state authorities alike have tried for years to boost vehicle efficiency and improve safety of both passengers and pedestrians. While the automotive industry has evolved at a very fast pace in the last couple of years and new safety and green systems emerged, there's another way to work on ... Continue Reading →
Waterproof Roads: How Does Pervious Concrete Work
Every year, hundreds, maybe thousands of roads fall victim to natural disasters, be they floods, tsunamis or simply light rains that damage the structure and thus destroy everything in their way. Scientists around the world have tried for years to find an affordable solution, struggling to develop a technology tha... Continue Reading →
Automotive Christmas Special: How to Write a Thank You Letter to Santa Claus
It’s Christmas Day, but we’re still busy opening presents and thinking about the turkey that sleeps in the fridge, while Santa Claus finally has the chance to rest for a minute satisfied with his achievements after a very difficult night. If you’re a real car enthusiast, chances are that some of ... Continue Reading →
Automotive Magic: Self-Healing Car Paint
A brand new car looks fabulous, that's for sure. It doesn't even matter the brand or the model, it's all shiny and clean, and it's really a shame you have to throw it in the traffic jungles we use to call cities and destroy its fancy look. Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to keep your... Continue Reading →
How to Drift - Third Lesson: Lift Off/Kansei
Hello and welcome to another lesson on how to drive your car in such a way that it would need wipers on the side windows. So far, we’ve talked about how to drift using the overpowering or the clutch kick techniques. These are both acceleration-based ways of making your car go sideways, which have many advantage... Continue Reading →
How to Drift - Second Lesson: Clutch Kick
There are certain things in life that need to be manhandled in order to work properly and cars are part of this category. However, this is only true in a metaphorical way. From your first driving class, your instructor, regardless of the fact that he wears fireproof clothing and a helmet or jeans and a t-shirt, will ... Continue Reading →
How to Drift - First Lesson: Overpowering
You get in the car, fasten your seatbelt, start the engine and set off. You start to pick up speed and, quickly after your wheels start spinning, you reach a bend. Of course, you want all four wheels to have perfect traction and to negotiate the corner in a smooth manner. And this is also what automotive producers, l... Continue Reading →
Left Foot Braking - Rules Are Made to Be Broken
Hello and welcome to driving school. This is your first day in the car and we shall start by familiarizing you with its controls. [...] The pedals: you will only use your left foot to operate the clutch, while your right foot will be used to operate the throttle and the brake. When you’re driving an automatic, ... Continue Reading →
How Exhaust Systems Work
Although at first this may seem like a subject that any I-know-it-all car fan is already familiar with, we've come to the conclusion in recent years that there are a lot of preconceptions and even misinformation related to the way exhausts work. If we were to bet on some exhaust-related common knowledge, it w... Continue Reading →
How to Get Rid of Vehicle Rust
Unless you're the somewhat lucky owner of an aluminium-bodied car and despite the evolution of modern anti-corrosion techniques by car manufacturers, rust is still one of the sworn archenemies of cars everywhere. Sure, some rat-rod owners might disagree to the "rust is my enemy" bit, but their cars on ... Continue Reading →
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