Gear
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 [...]
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 [...]
Optima Batteries Digital 1200 Battery Charger
Posted on 12. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Gear, Posts
Charger Manufacturer The Digital Battery Charger is manufactured by Optima Batteries of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and distributes their products, including batteries, chargers and other accessories to their various vendors and retailers. Their products are carried in countries around the world and can be found in many popular racing venues. Charger Description Optima Batteries are known for [...]
History of the Hurst Company and Hot Rod Design!
Posted on 07. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Exterior, Gear, Interior, Posts
Having begun in Southern California, Hurst Performance Products have become a leader in hot rod and performance devices including manual and automatic shifters, shifter parts, wheels and many other parts. The company has made a name for itself as the number one shifter company in America. The technology is so popular that Hurst shifters have [...]
The Flexibility of Open Source Computing Enters the Automotive Realm with Ford’s Open XC Platform
Posted on 06. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Archive, Current, Gear, News, Posts
Apps, open source tools and modules are not usually associated with the automotive industry. However, Ford has brought the flexibility of open source computing to the nuts-and-bolts world of cars with its new Open XC platform. The platform enables aftermarket parts and accessories developers to interface their equipment directly with vehicle systems. It also lets [...]
Driving with the Cloud
Posted on 29. Feb, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Cars, Gear, New Cars, Posts
Automotive advancements, both under the hood and on the dash, make cars smarter than average. Cloud computing has revolutionized the way people interact, companies do business and consumers shop. Now, it is also revitalizing the automotive industry. In 2003, the first car worldwide hit the market in Japan with parking assist technology. Nine years later, [...]
Floor vs. Paddle Shifters
Posted on 28. Feb, 2012 by Auto Mack in Accessories, Cars, Gear, Hot Rods, Posts
If you’re big into hot rods and muscle cars there is a pretty big ongoing debate regarding floor shifters and paddle shifters. An auto-stick transmission that uses paddle shifters is a good way to get all of the appeal of being able to manually shift gears without having the inconvenience of being stuck in traffic [...]