Road Grind

05/19/2015

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04/01/2013

Click LIKE if you think auto technology is way behind the curve.

Unwilling to constantly update their platforms, automakers are getting smarter about in-car tech. Read more below.

A car’s telematics system never ages gracefully. Unwilling to constantly update their platforms, automakers are getting smarter about in-car tech.

01/29/2013

We'd like a HUD in our next car.

These innovations may sound like science fiction, but they are already on the road. A look at the 10 technologies changing how we drive.

08/27/2012

The guys over at Jalopnik have made a valid point:

If you've been meaning to fill up your gas tank, now might be the time to do it. There are quite a few oil platforms in Tropical Storm Isaac's path.

http://jalopnik.com/5937929/fill-up-now-there-are-a-lot-of-oil-rigs-in-tropical-storm-isaacs-path?utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_facebook&utm_source=jalopnik_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

If you've been meaning to fill up your gas tank, now might be the time to do it. There are quite a few oil platforms in Tropical Storm Isaac's path. Isaac is currently a tropical storm, but it could become a category 2 hurricane with winds of up to 100 mph. This graphic shows the current projected.....

08/27/2012

What are you doing BMW?

It seems that returning the M-badge to pure performance models may never happen again... Signs are pointing to the M-badge replacing the "is"-badge. So we would see new M's at the Z4, 1, 2, 3, and 4 series.

These are meant to slot between standard models and true M-badged performers. So there will be a 335i, M335i and then M3. Absurd.

08/27/2012

08/27/2012

It is sad news that Mazda has decided to cease production in America at the jointly-owned AutoAlliance International plant in Michigan. The next Mazda6 will be built in Japan.

Although Ford Motor Company will take over practical control, the two companies will maintain 50-50 stake for now.

08/27/2012

Porsche has revealed the new Carrera 4 and 4S models for the 991 platform. Improvements abound for the traction management system; not to mention more power, less weight, better gas mileage and those sexy new curves... What are you waiting for?

08/24/2012

WTFriday: Spotted around California... name this car!

08/24/2012

WTFriday: Unusual recall of the week goes to BP. WTF guys?

http://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/bp-recalls-gasoline-sent-to-region-fuel-distributors/article_d5cce1dc-05c9-5907-8528-8e602f01504c.html

08/24/2012

WTFriday: This is why kids shouldn't be allowed to drive adult cars.

http://youtu.be/MZVrnd9V7sk

Watch in HD! TRT 00:46 - Raw footage, includes slowmo of crash Location: South Mountain Park, Phoenix, AZ Driver Description: "Well it happened at South Moun...

08/24/2012

Who doesn't love a good dystopian story? This Toyota GT86 commercial has our digital protagonist busting out of a feeling-less, bland, driver-aided existence to revel in the "real deal" of a pure sports car.

We like it.

http://youtu.be/HLThzvsPCkI

A man trapped inside a fake CGI city discovers a Toyota GT86 from the real world. He feels alive for the first time and decides to make his escape. To find o...