Category: Sign of the Times

By on January 6, 2015

MirrorLink VW CES

You’ve seen the 2016 Chevrolet Volt at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show; now see what else automotive-related is debuting at the annual tech show in Las Vegas.

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By on January 6, 2015

Block Their Shot - Strayan For Fuck Da Police

Speed cameras are the bane of motorists, a needed safety measure for road safety advocates, and a boon to government coffers (just ask Waldo, Fla.). Motorists in New South Wales, Australia, however, have decided to fly the two-fingered salute the only way they know how: By popping the hood.

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By on January 6, 2015

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Last year, Tesla granted every one of its competitors full access to its myriad of patents, in the hope they would, in turn, build more EVs.

This year? Toyota is doing the same with its hydrogen fuel-cell patents to help spur on further FCV development.

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By on December 30, 2014

Cheech & Chong

How much marijuana is too much before getting the wheel? No one seems to know for sure despite the overwhelming support for related impaired-driving laws.

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By on December 30, 2014

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Above is what the final Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X will likely resemble when it hits showrooms in the coming year.

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By on December 26, 2014

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Were you hoping to buy an American-made Subaru XV Crosstrek? You can breathe now.

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By on December 26, 2014

2015 ATS Grille

The Ford F-150 won’t be the only new model sporting an aluminum body: the Cadillac CT6 — which won’t look much like the Elmiraj concept, alas — will enter production with the metal, as well.

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By on December 26, 2014

Toyota Mirai in White

Love the idea of hydrogen, but can’t fathom paying nearly $60,000 for a Toyota? What if it were a Lexus?

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By on December 23, 2014

Fuel Price Circa Mid-December 2014

With fuel prices still falling as of this writing, the U.S. Energy Information Administration issued a report forecasting an average of $550 in savings at the pump for a typical family in 2015.

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By on December 22, 2014

2015 Subaru Outback

Say farewell to the Subaru 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer, as the automaker is considering smaller engines with turbos, among other options.

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By on December 22, 2014

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It’s official: As of this week, select Tesla Model S owners will be able to swap battery packs in a pilot program along the route between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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By on December 22, 2014

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Can you see a C7-era Chevrolet Corvette in that new Volt’s face? There’s a reason for that.

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By on December 22, 2014

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With its GMAC Financial leather jacket burning in the closet while a supermodel lip-syncs in the tub, Ally Financial is at last free from government ownership.

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By on December 19, 2014

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Chinese Internet overlord Baidu is buying a major stake into everyone’s favorite transportation network company, Uber.

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By on December 19, 2014

Cheap Gas In Louisville Kentucky Circa Mid-December 2014

Remember when we thought $2.55 for a gallon of regular was going to make for a good Christmas? Turns out the new average is $2.47, the lowest average price reported in five years.

Also: That’s a photo shot by one of my relatives back in Louisville, Ky., where some stations are pumping gas for as low as $1.96/gallon.

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