Author: Tabitha
Many people spend little time at the office, but conduct business from the driver’s seat. AutoExec assists these folks in a number of different ways. For example, the company’s GripMaster Car Desk (Model AEGM-0) provides plenty of space for laptop and tablet-style computers while the generously sized surface area makes it ideal for writing/editing documents. There are even slots for 50 hanging file folders, room for cell phones and accessories as well as a storage area beneath the desktop for stationary supplies and business cards, etc. AutoExec even makes a Truck Desk version for larger vehicles. The GripMaster Car Desk…
A damp car is never a good thing and can lead to mildew, musty smells and fogged-up windows. However, most vehicle owners who live in humid climates or store their vehicles indoors over the winter are resigned to it. There is an effective and affordable solution at hand with the Auto Dehumidifier by Zarpax. According to the manufacturer, this product, which consists of a reusable bag, ‘attracts humidity like a magnet’ and will apparently never leak its contents. Once full, the indicator dot on the bag changes color from blue (dry) to red (full). A quick six-minute zap in the…
Audi’s compact hatchback gets two new gasoline engines for 2016, bringing the model range engine count to six: three gasoline and three diesel. The two new engines combine direct fuel injection with turbocharging: a 1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline unit; and a 1.4-liter gasoline four-cylinder. The 1.0, the new entry-level choice for the A3 range, is Audi’s first-ever in-house three-cylinder, making 115 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque at a low 2,000 revs per minute. The 1.4 liter four-cylinder makes 150 horsepower and 185 pound-feet and features ‘cylinder on demand,Ó turning off two cylinders when engine load is low. There’s also a…
A survey by a U.S. national laboratory says that many people won’t consider buying an electric car until they can reliably deliver 300 miles of driving range per charge. The study, conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, found that 56 percent of respondents said electric cars must have 300 miles of range before they would even consider one, reports lifestyles webmag AutosCheatSheet. As well, 53 percent of respondents would need a guarantee that they could consistently park their cars near electrical outlets at home. A further 52 percent said electric cars were ‘just as good or better than’ gasoline-powered…
The Spy Guy would love to get his driving gloves on a new-for-2016 Audi R8, but at about $175,000 a copy, that’s not likely to happen soon. But now comes whispers that the automaker (part of the Volkswagen Group) is seriously considering a much more affordable mid-engine model that would sell for roughly have the R8’s tariff. Code-named the R4, the car is expected to be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing in the vicinity of 300 horsepower. Apparently, the idea has been floating around Audi’s boardroom for a number of years, but is now at the critical…
Like his late father, Ferruccio Lamborghini, Tonino is an entrepreneur and maker of exotic products. However the son is in the business of producing a line of wristwatches (among other gadgets) that bears his famous family’s name. (Lamborghini Automobiles is a subsidiary of Volkswagen.) The good news is that Tonino’s timepieces are quite reasonably priced, with most selling in the $1,500-$2,500 range. Styles range from sport-watch chronographs with unique triangular faces and tread-like bands, to more formal-looking wrist jewelry. Check out the store at www.lamborghini.it/ca_en/watches.html.
Ford will make 250 examples of the spectacular GT model in each of the first two years of production and you could be one of the lucky owners. However there are hurdles to cross. First, the GT will cost in the mid-$400,000 range, excluding options. However, even if prospective buyers have sufficient funds, each applicant, that’s right, you must apply, will be screened by Ford as to their suitability (VIPs and/or owners of 2005-’06 GTs stand a good chance). Also, your social-media status plays into things and you will have to sign a legally binding agreement not to sell your…
Whether you’re camping or spending a day at the beach, bringing your own shower would be a neat trick. You can now do just that with the Road Shower 2. The product consists of a 57-inch-long aluminum tube that attaches to your vehicle’s roof rack and holds five gallons of water poured from a standard garden hose. The tube can be pressurized (up to 18 pounds per square inch) by attaching a bicycle pump or tire inflator to the relief valve. The attached 55-inch hose and nozzle releases the contents when needed (an LCD thermometer shows the water’s temperature). The…
The images that The Spy Guy has obtained clearly show that Mazda’s upcoming hatchback wagon will be a cross between the CX-5 tall wagon and the Mazda6 sedan. In fact, the low-slung model will be about the same length as the CX-5. Apparently the CX-4 will come with a sportier suspension and a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, however there’s a possibility that a turbocharged version of the 2.5 will be optional, or even standard on versions coming to North America. This is the same powerplant that will also be used for the 2017 CX-9 wagon). Initially, the CX-4 that was displayed…
The extra-quick version of the Ford Mustang is in for some upgrades for the 2017 model year. Although there are no changes to the 500-plus horsepower engine, the $6,500 Track Package (consisting of special coolers for the transmission, engine oil and differential, a rear spoiler, aluminum shock tower brace and constantly adjusting shock absorbers) will henceforth be standard. A new Electronics package includes a nine-speaker audio system (up from the current seven-speaker unit), while a Convenience Package replaces the manually adjustable Recaro-brand front seats with power-adjustable leather-covered buckets. Although there’s no official word on pricing, The Sleuth expects that the…