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
Category Archives: Technology
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.
Chrysler returning to turbo encabulators for 2015
Mac’s Motor City Garage has learned that Chrysler is planning to incorporate encabulators on all North American production models in 2015. Report follows. Continue reading
JF Launier’s ’64 Buick Riviera, the 2014 Ridler Award Winner
As promised, here’s an in-depth look at Rivision, JF Launier’s sensational Ridler Award winner for 2014, with 33 detailed photos. Continue reading
Video: Ferrari F1 pit stop perfection
Don’t blink or you could miss the entire pit stop. It’s that fast. Continue reading
Video: Engines for Superbombers–inside the Dodge Chicago plant
In 1944, the Dodge Chicago plant was the largest factory in the world under one roof, building giant engines for the B-29 Superfortress. This historic newsreel provides a rare look inside. Continue reading
Video: alternative starting procedure
Necessity—it’s the mother of invention. See how these Russian lads get this car started. Continue reading