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Canada gets Ferrari’s first North American driving school – Automotive news and opinions – Auto123.com – Canadian automotive network

Driving without technology – the good old days? – Autoblog

Also could be used to keep an eye on your child, although depending on where the connector is, the CarChip may interfere with your legs while driving.

Geek News Central Reviews CarChip E/X with Alarm.

Edmunds.com comparison test: Ford GT vs. Ford GT – Autoblog – www.autoblog.com _

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Reading through it, it’s no surprise you never (or at least very rarely) achieve the numbers they suggest. Also explains why it’s tougher in winter then summer (in a cold region at least), since cold winter blends don’t have as much energy per litre.

CanadianDriver: Auto Tech – How government fuel economy ratings are determined

How well do K&N air filters work? – Autoblog – www.autoblog.com _

An interesting project that is in the early stages. Testing to see how effective solar panels can be on the roof of a Prius.

The solar powered Prius – Engadget – www.engadget.com

One interesting point is the results of a study where they left the windows open 1.5″. Made a negligible difference to the interior temperature, so appears best to leave your windows up all the way since more secure, and wouldn’t keep the car cooler anyway.

CanadianDriver: Auto Tech – Summer heat in parked cars can be deadly

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I would love this on my current car, as the low beams don’t shine far enough down the road, but I don’t want to blind oncoming traffic with my HIDs, especially on rural divided highways.

CanadianDriver: Auto Tech – Cadillac’s Intellibeam

If it arrives, will the tread patterns be interchangeable from design to design, or will each Tweel be proprietary so you have to have a Goodyear Tweel to install a Goodyear tread, and a Michelin Tweel to install a Michelin tread? My guess is no, it would be similar to what we have now where you buy a wheel and put the appropriate size tire on it.

CanadianDriver: Auto Tech – Concept tire/wheel combinations

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They are able to fix minor dents without requiring repainting. Well worth a look if you have a minor dent you would like repaired.

Autocosmetic – Got a ding, give us a ring!

I have extracted the relevant video so you can see the devastating results here. As noted in the video, a modern car would do better, but not enough to make a difference.

Keep this in mind the next time you’re racing down the street…

On a related note, here’s an interesting fact. If you were driving 50 km/h and came to a stop as fast as possible. Then place a pedestrian where your bumper is (i.e. just missing them). Now, begin stopping at exactly the same place with maximum force, but driving at 60 km/h (an increase of 10 km/h). How fast will you be going when you hit the pedestrian?

10 km/h?
15 km/h?
20 km/h?

Would you believe 35 km/h? Do the math and see for yourself…

I just wonder if they’ll have any really challenging karts on good courses, meaning you have to actually drive the karts, as opposed to mashing the pedal to the floor, and steering around the course.

TheStar.com – NASCAR tests mall kart track

Here are some simple to follow instructions to help you setting up your mirrors. Car Talk

CanadianDriver: Product review – Car care products – ‘Paul’s picks’