Tag: cars
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Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on?
Dan comments on news of a car battery "coaching station" that's opened in Oslo.
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Honk More, Wait More
Mumbai police are experimenting with a machine that makes the lights stay red for longer while people are honking their horns.
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30 Years in the making | The All-New Renault CLIO
If Renault had wanted Dan to buy a Clio instead of the new Zoe, they should have shown him THIS ad. All the feels!
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Found GC55HCZ Take a break!!
Dan finds a geocache at Warwick Services on the M40 while waiting for a car to recharge.
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Caverna Do Dragão
Remember that 80s TV show Dungeons & Dragons? It turns out that Renault's target customer base in Brazil do, too.
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A History of Automobiles and Colour before the Age of Chromophobia
There is a distinct lack of coloration in today’s automobiles, with the majority seemingly finished in a shade that could be found on a greyscale chart. Things are no better in the interior; nearly always black, beige or grey, colours that architectural and couture designers refer to as neutrals. To make matters worse, these shades …
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Hello, Friendly Insurance Salesman!
After a long chat with a car insurance salesman, Dan says thanks. Also: sorry.
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Partner's husband dropped car at garage. Garage calls me to say it's ready.
"My partner will pick it up," I say.
"The other guy said his wife would pick it up?" they reply.
Pause.
"Yeah, that's right."
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New Tesla charging stations could compete with Starbucks
As Tesla expands its Supercharger network, the automaker intends to up its game, building higher-end, retail-rich locations that CEO Elon Musk has called "Mega Superchargers" but that we'll call just Megachargers.
CEO Elon Musk has speculatively described them as "like really big supercharging locations with a bunch of amenities," complete with "great restrooms, great food, amenities" … -
Review of Marshall SKODA Oxford
This review of Marshall SKODA Oxford originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. Marshall SKODA Oxford, 2 Oxford Rd, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AA, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Knowledgable, friendly staff. However, had an exceptionally long wait for a (pre-scheduled) test drive and was later quoted an asking price that was higher than …
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Review of IMO Car Wash
This review of IMO Car Wash originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. IMO Car Wash, 2 Bicester Rd, Kidlington OX5 2LE, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value, so long as you buy what you want and don't let your eyes start drifting up the board ("for only a pound more... for …
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Devon - the trip we'll never forget
Dan, Ruth, JTA, and Annabel take a holiday in Devon. And for better or worse, it becomes a trip that they'll never forget.
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Zip-A-De-Do-Car, Zip-A-De-Day
For the last few months, Dan's been a member of Streetcar (now part of Zipcar), an on-demand car club, primarily as a means of getting to and from his course at Aylesbury College. Here are his thoughts on his experience, for your enjoyment.
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Uncommon Occurances
I didn't sleep well; I woke up several times throughout the night. On the upside, I have a strong recollection of three distinct yet inter-related dreams:
Dream I: Alex and the Accident
I came into work as normal and spoke to Alex, my co-worker. He'd been in some sort of car accident in which he'd hit … -
Digital Sounds For Quiet Cars - I Totally Predicted This
The Economist has a story about a bill going through US Congress about the noise (or lack thereof) made by electric and some hybrid cars. For years, I've pretty much predicted this development. Only I meant it in a tongue-in-cheek way.
"Cars are getting quieter and quieter," I've been heard to say, "And electric and hybrid …