Tag: cars
depressing thoughts
thing i wish i didn't have to worry about today: i wonder if the heat is going to melt the duct tape holding the bumper on my car
Drop-in with Snoopy Skateboards
Grab your skateboard! Snoopy's showing us his tricks! You'll flip for vintage Peanuts skateboard toys and more in our online shop.
Now
Trying to keep positive, while also being extremely productive, whatever "productive" actually means.
Replacing an oxygen sensor
Replacing an oxygen sensor on the old Fabia, crawling around under a car like I'm some kind of actually competent adult.
Data-Driven Deception
A story directly exposing how automakers were selling consumer driving data that ended up in the hands of insurers made a true ripple that drivers will benefit from in the years to come.
Spark plug replacement
Pulling some gross old spark plugs, probably the originals, out of Sam's Porsche 924, and fitting some shiny new ones.
Porsche 924
We bought a classic car. It's not one of the nice ones, but it's ours.
Fiat Topolino
What a fun idea from usually-not-particularly-interesting Stellantis member brand Fiat!
Belt, Buckled
The legacy of the seat belt, the world’s most prevalent safety device, and the act of corporate goodwill that ensured everyone‘s car got the best design.
Tesla For Tots
It took a while for Power Wheels to get the right branding, but the tiny motorized cars eventually took the toy aisles by storm—despite recall-worthy flaws.
Counting All Cars
Pondering the evolution of electronic tolling, the system that doesn’t slow you down even as it charges you to use it. It has roots in the theremin—sorta.
Click, Clack
The famed mechanical keyboard switch manufacturer Cherry has been around since the 1950s—but it's only been defined by keyboard switches in the past decade.
One Bumpy Ride
The story of how asphalt came to define our highways, and why potholes are such a pain. The problem? Nobody wants to spend money on preventing potholes.
Lithium's on Fire
Could lithium become the new gold, or even the new oil? The increasing need for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries may change the world's mineral appetite.
Genuine Imitation Leather
It looks like the real thing, but pleather is fake and plastic. Whether or not that bothers you is based on your opinion of leather, probably.