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Category Archives: Technology
Video: Facts on Friction, 1934
Here’s the lowdown on mechanical drum brakes circa 1934, courtesy of the Chevrolet Motor Division. Great little movie, check it out. Continue reading
Video: The Incredible Five-Second Fan Belt Change
Here’s an Internet classic: How to change the fan belt on a Type 1 Volkswagen Beetle. In five seconds. With the engine running. Watch this—and don’t blink or you’ll miss it. Continue reading
Another Look at Smokey Yunick’s Capsule Car
One of the most unusual Indy cars ever built, Smokey Yunick’s 1964 capsule car continues to fascinate race fans to this day. Here’s a detailed look. -Indianapolis Motor Speedway photos Continue reading
Video: The classic Ferrari V12 song
Since engine sound has been in the news lately, we thought we’d provide a proper reference baseline: the Ferrari Columbo V12. Turn up the volume. Continue reading
Video: Introduction to hydrographics
The process looks like pure magic, but actually it’s fairly simple. It’s been hyped as brand new, but it’s been around for years. Welcome to water transfer printing, also known as hydrographics—a powerful technology for the auto industry, and for backyard enthusiasts, too. Continue reading
U.S. government mandates front-facing video cameras on all cars
The Obama administration has ordered forward-viewing video cameras to be installed on all production vehicles by 2018, the White House announced today.