Anti-lock brakes can be traced back to the 1920s when engineers first tested the concept on planes and trains. The idea is that a computer would regulate the amount of braking input being inserted on each wheel to prevent the wheels from locking up causing wheespin equals less grip which means increased stopping distance. The…
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Green is the new buzzword
Green. Once nothing more than a colour with thousands of variations is now the buzzword for anything. If you want to produce or market anything in the future, weather it be Latvian lava lamps or houses , it is mandatory to include the word “Green” in any description. Green implies sustainability and eco friendly, even…
I’m impressed
One of the greatest moments of life is when a positive experience is thrown into your face in the most unexpected way. You can’t help yourself but grin and be all giddy like a kid again. From tasting food to watching a film. When it’s good, you’ll find yourself mulling over your thoughts for the…
Berlinetta Beauty Contest
It’s been a while hasn’t it? It’s nice to be back here, waffling on about cars. Last time I wrote a list like this, it was about eye catching Formula One cars. This time we’re taking a different route. The Ferrari V8 Berlinetta. Yes the F8 Tributo still is in production, but it’s not long…
Nerfed?
Whenever there are reports of a new EU mandate that manufacturers have to abide by, it’s hardly ever anything that would be thought of by people who actually love cars and driving. From downsizing engine capacity and strapping turbos onto asthmatic engines, to forcing everyone to potter about in a dreary blender with a numberplate…
