Accessories
Will the Used iPad Market Resemble a Used Car Lot?
Posted on 09. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Archive, Current, News, Posts
Gadget fans enjoy the cachet of having the latest model of the blockbuster iPad tablet. Others are just as well-served by older models, especially since all of the tablets from Apple represent useful and original technological advances. The manufacturer, as well as outside trading platforms such as Nextworth and Gazelle, enables owners of the tablets [...]
Open Source Maps Revolutionize the GPS Industry
Posted on 07. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Archive, Current, Gear, Interior, News, Posts
Users of GPS navigation systems have had to buy proprietary maps for regions that were not included with their original purchase. In addition, GPS manufacturers have issued and charged for updated maps that their customers have felt compelled to purchase in order to get the most out of their navigation devices. Now, however, users of [...]
Smart Tires
Posted on 02. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Cars, Parts, Posts, Tires and Rims
Designing a tire means making compromises. Wide tires offer better traction for high speeds, but narrow tires are better for biting into ice and snow. Low air pressure and tall sidewalls help the tire wrap around rough terrain, such as that on dirt roads, but that same flexing hurts performance on paved surfaces. Maximum tire [...]
The Warn Company
Posted on 18. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Posts
History In 1948, Arthur Warn founded Warn Industries in Seattle, Washington. During World War II, Warn produced locking hubs for surplus Jeeps to convert them into practical vehicles that could change from four to two-wheel drive automobiles. That innovation led to the revolution of the hub industry and widespread use of 4WD vehicles. The company [...]
Are K&N Air Filters Worth the Added Expense?
Posted on 04. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Cars, Do It Yourself, New Parts, Parts, Posts
The air filter in a car is one of its most critical replaceable components. The filter blocks dirt and other contaminants from entering the car’s combustion chamber and provides a measure of air resistance that prevents the engine from running lean. This dual purpose requires that the filter be replaced on a regular basis. K&N [...]
The Effect of Tire Choices
Posted on 02. Apr, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Parts, Posts, Repairs, Restoration, Tips, Tires and Rims, Wheels/Covers
Low Rolling Resistance As a tire spins, the bottom flattens out to provide a larger contact patch. Bending the tread like this requires energy. A low rolling resistance tire reduces this effect by using a sidewall that is designed to flex vertically. As a side benefit, this helps the tire absorb bumps, improving the ride. [...]
Turbocharged or Supercharged – Which Makes A Better New Car?
Posted on 27. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Cars, Gear, Posts
With new fuel economy standards across the globe putting pressure on auto manufacturers to build more efficient new cars, forced induction is becoming a more and more popular way to add power. Turbo chargers and super chargers allow manufacturers to build smaller displacement engines with better fuel economy, without sacrificing power. A turbo charger uses [...]
The Mercedes-Benz Tweet Fleet Combines Park Assist with Twitter
Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Cars, Interior, New Cars, Posts
Mercedes-Benz has incorporated a new park assist feature into some of its latest model cars. This feature detects open parking spots within a reasonable distance of the car’s position on any street. In order to demonstrate this feature, the car manufacturer sent a fleet of sports cars equipped with the parking spot detection feature throughout [...]
Federal Government Probes Stuck Gas Pedals in Tauruses and Sables
Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Cars, Posts, Repairs
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing complaints by owners of Ford Tauruses and Mercury Sables that were manufactured between 2001 and 2006. Their owners report problems with fuel pedals that easily become stuck during normal driving conditions, creating potentially severe hazardous situations. When the fuel pedal becomes stuck, affected cars accelerate by [...]
MyFord Touch
Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Archive, Cars, Current, Interior, New Cars, News, Posts
MyFord Touch was designed not only to make communications and entertainment systems easier to control but also as a safety device, allowing you to focus on the road while operating your system. The new car technology uses a touchscreen system that is easy to operate, which leaves you free to concentrate on your driving. System [...]