Archive for November, 2008
(Automotive inspection) “Carputers” Becoming Options On The Open Market
No commentsBy Mike Trudel
If your fingers itch for a touch screen even during the morning commute, there may be a solution — particularly when you’re carpooling in the passenger seat and have a minute to play. Vehicles are now being released with “carputers” or “carPCs” as an option, not just as a retrofit. A familiar type [...]
Troubleshooting a BMW Transmission that Will Not Go Into Reverse (state automotive inspectors)
No commentsBy Astonish Articles
An automatic transmission is just that- automatic, consequently most people tend to pay very little attention to it until a major problem rears its ugly head.
Picture the scenario- you are driving along in the lap of luxury, the satellite radio blaring and the heated seats on. You have become accustomed to the comfort [...]
Automotive Telematics Deliver A Brave New (automotive inspection) Ride
No commentsBy Mike Trudel
It’s Saturday, which means you have chores to do. You jump in your minivan and turn the ignition. Without being told, your favorite song is cued, your seat is automatically heated to your preferred temperature, and you are reminded of about how many miles you can drive until you need gas. “Oh,” you [...]
Drive-In Theaters Or Driving Theaters? Today’s On-Board Vehicle Entertainment (state automotive inspectors)
No commentsBy Mike Trudel
There was a time when a static-filled sound box and a bag of greasy drive-in popcorn had to suffice for vehicle theater entertainment. Today’s vehicle manufacturers have taken the theater experience of yesteryear and brought it into the 21st century with a virtual in-car entertainment system. Portable device interfaces, media players and satellite [...]
Auto review - Ferrari California vs. Jaguar XK Convertible (car inspections)
No commentsBy Anthony D. Morgan
The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the most demanding of owners in term of its superb vehicle dynamics and driving pleasure. The new model will be available exclusively as a convertible with a folding hard top. Both chassis and bodywork are aluminium, in line with the rest of the current range. [...]
Automotive Telematics Deliver A (vehicle inspection checklist) Brave New Ride
No commentsBy Mike Trudel
It’s Saturday, which means you have chores to do. You jump in your minivan and turn the ignition. Without being told, your favorite song is cued, your seat is automatically heated to your preferred temperature, and you are reminded of about how many miles you can drive until you need gas. “Oh,” you [...]
