Here’s why Prius owners drive like that
My car is a 2001 Ford Mustang – six cylinders with a 5-speed standard shift. It was my middle-aged-crazymobile when I bought it, though it’s really not too crazy, because even 11 years ago I didn’t...
View ArticleReport: In-dash car tech can be annoying, buggy
Modern automobiles are rolling computer systems, bristling with processors and digital controllers. They’ve long been found under the hood, monitoring how the engine runs and other systems interact,...
View ArticleLinkpost | 7.1.2013
• Apple Seeks to Trademark ‘IWatch’ in Japan for Devices – Does this mean Apple’s rumored smartwatch is coming soon? • Apple France raided by antitrust investigators – Apple is being investigated in...
View ArticleSmall cars, big tech: 2013 Kia Soul Exclaim
This is the second in a series of blog posts about small cars with big technology. The kind of convenient, technology-based features once only found in expensive luxury cars have finally found their...
View ArticleSmall cars, big tech: 2013 Dodge Dart Limited
When a Chrysler public relations person asked me if I'd consider looking at a 2013 Dodge Dart for this series, let's just say I was, um, a little resistant. My impression of the Dart line came from the...
View ArticleSmall cars, big tech: 2014 Toyota Corolla LE Plus
To stay competitive, the Corolla badly needed an update. Its design looked old, and the technology in its dash was lacking. Cars like the Chevy Cruze and the Honda Civic were looking better to younger,...
View ArticleSmall cars, big tech: 2014 Ford Fiesta Titanium
When I told friends who are car enthusiasts that I was reviewing a 2014 Ford Fiesta, I was surprised to have to defend myself. At least two people responded with "Really??". I was the target of at...
View ArticleSmall cars, big tech: 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ
[Note: This is the next in a series of blog posts about small cars with big technology. The kind of convenient tech once only found in expensive luxury cars has finally migrated into smaller, cheaper...
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