Last night as we drove down Dawson St. in downtown Raleigh, a Jaguar XF appeared in front of us, and we couldn’t help but be impressed. It reminded us that Jaguar has a new model coming out, the XE, due in America by 2017, one that was revealed in great fanfare (a helicopter lifted it […]
Archive | October, 2014
Automakers Partner to Create Stronger In-Car Data Security
We use our smartphones a lot. Checking email, texting friends, scheduling time together—these are just a few of the many ways that technology is improving our lives. Our cars, too, are offering more technologies to keep up with the times. But one of the big challenges that technology faces is security. 2014 will likely be […]
How Cold Weather Affects Tire Pressure and Performance
So you’re on the way out to your car, dressed for work, briefcase in one hand, coffee in the other. It’s been a rough morning and you’re leaving five minutes late, so you’re thinking about possible shortcuts you could take. It’s also been getting progressively colder, and today you can see your breath as you […]
Land Rover Considers Bringing Diesel Evoque to U.S.
Land Rover is considering offering a diesel engine for future versions of the Evoque, which is fantastic news. We say fantastic because have you driven a diesel lately? Marvelous. They offer more torque, i.e. tire-squealing grunt, than gasoline engines, they’re very refined in terms of sound, and virtually indistinguishable from any other type of engine. […]