Category: Automotive Industry
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This Is Why Self-Driving Cars Come with So Many Types of Sensors
Autonomous vehicles frequently proudly claim to be fitted with an extensive list of sensors, cameras, ultrasound, radar, lidar, you name it. But if you have ever wondered why so many sensors are required, look no farther than this picture. You’re looking at what’s known in the autonomous car industry as an edge case, a situation…
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The 25 Strangest Traffic Laws In America (that you’ve probably never heard of)
Although most driving rules and traffic laws are common sense (like not going through a red light), others leave us scratching our heads. When coming across odd traffic laws, one can’t help but stop and think about the circumstances in which the law was created. Oftentimes, laws are made when there is an occurrence of…
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10 Cars That Should Not Have Been As Successful as They Are
A lot of work goes into the development and marketing of a new vehicle model. Although there is always pilot testing that is done before a car goes onto the market, there is no way to predict whether or not a certain vehicle will be a success or failure. Millions of dollars are spent each…
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The 25 Most Dangerous Cars and Trucks on the Road Today
Buying a used car that fits your needs and your budget is no easy feat. There are a multitude of factors that can influence your decision to pick out the used vehicle that is perfect for you. The number one factor that most people look for and rightfully so is reliability. Therefore, we would suggest…
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Classic Car Features You Forgot About
Every time a new car design appears, it replaces something else, something older and less popular. The evolution of car design follows mainstream technology too, the radio tape player became a CD player and has now become an iPod dock and will soon become something different still. But when things move forwards, things seem to…
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Innovative Vehicle Ideas That Failed Immediately
The car industry has always been a hotbed of innovation, with companies constantly offering new features to get an edge on their competition. And while that means we now have the pleasure of heated seats, powered windows, and amazing sound systems, on the road to those successful and popular advances were a few “innovations” that…
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Cars With The Worst Safety Ratings
What are your biggest considerations when buying a new or used vehicle? Engine size? Cargo space? How it was during a test drive? Checking that your car, sports utility vehicle, truck, mini van or any other kind of vehicle is safe should be the most important thing. If certain vehicles are known for a lack…
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The 10 Most Infamous Car Recalls In History
There’s a lot of reasons why a car could be recalled by the manufacturer – but what’s true is that it’s never good news. It can be as simple as a consistent problem in the air con system, or perhaps there’s a problem with the leather on the seats. But every now and again, there’s…
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What Is A Certified Mechanic?
A mechanic’s primary liability is to ensure that an automobile is effective and safe on the road. To keep an auto or other vehicle running effortlessly, a technician performs basic tasks like altering the oil, changing fuel filters, rotating and inflating tires, examining the brakes and analyzing the engine. Mechanics utilize a number of specialised…