The 1980s was a very unique decade in the automotive world. While the time was mired by cars that felt underpowered and less capable than ever before because of the massive emissions regulations put on the industry there was also a great deal of awesome vehicles that become the bedrock for the vehicles we see today. The Volkswagen GTI was begun in the 80s as was the BMW 3-Series. This decade also featured such high end exotics as the Lamborghini Countach and the Ferrari Testarossa both of which adorned the walls of many a teenage boy during this decade. With the good in mind from the decade that wasn’t for the auto industry here are some of the coolest cars of the 1980s.
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When You Need a New Car
There is nothing wrong with appreciating an older model car and actually driving it until it won’t go anymore, but there comes a time when a new car can really make the difference. If you have been driving the same car for the past ten, twenty or thirty years then you are missing out on all the amazing new technology and performance that you can enjoy in a new car. With the 2016 model year nearly upon us, I offer you ten of the new cars you will see on dealer lots for this next model year.
Comfort on the Road
When you ride on a long road trip or even have to get in a car for the purpose of daily commuting, comfort should be a key factor in the enjoyment of the ride and the overall experience. Many luxury models have made comfort a primary focus where it used to be a secondary feature. They have realized that drivers and passengers do not want to be cramped up and squeezed into their vehicles; instead they want to be able to get in the car and enjoy a ride that lets them stretch out and feel great about the overall experience. With that in mind, here are fifteen vehicles which have been rated as the most comfortable on the market today.
HUM Makes Dumb Cars Smart
I must admit OnStar and Wifi-ready vehicles are appealing, but many of us are unable to have this type of functionality simply because our vehicle is older.
Camouflage isn’t Going to Get it Done
What seems to happen when we are anticipating a new model of any vehicle? The vehicle is tested somewhere in a supposedly remote location with what is to be a layer of camouflage over it that is supposed to keep us from being able to see what the car will really look like. Such was the case with the new Toyota Subcompact Crossover SUV (yes, another one of those) that was seen testing with a Scion xB. In no way can automakers continue to expect us to believe they really think they are hiding much at all from us with this covering.
Car Hacking Hits BMW and Mercedes-Benz
Hacking into car systems has been part of researching vehicles this Summer. With so many cars offering only minor security from the different computerized systems in a car digital security researcher Samy Kamkar has developed many ways to hack into different car systems and take over control of several systems. Thankfully, Kamkar is on the side of automakers to develop the necessary securities to make these systems less vulnerable; hopefully discovering the portals to which a system can be hacked before the hackers who are out to cause harm and eventual fatalities get to work on the different ways to hack into cars.
Website Chat Opens The Door To Customers
Choice of communication channels belong to the customer. And some customers are reticent to contact dealers by phone or email and are not quite ready to visit a dealership. They feel they will either be pressured to give out their information or they will be inundated with email replies and phone calls. That’s where the anonymity of chat can open doors.
10 Insane Roads Around the World: A Thrill Seeker’s Delight
Ever since we figured out how to carve a road through or around a mountain we have tried to create the best ways to get to the other side of something in order to enjoy what is out there. Spurned by discovery and a desire to find something new, better, more interesting or just different the desire to reach a new destination by carving a path has been part of the makeup of human beings since the dawn of man. Driving on roads that are made for safety can be a dangerous task each day, but I offer you ten of the most dangerous roads in the world that are meant to test your driving abilities and provide you some thrills.
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A Car that Just Might Get Better with Age
When you think of cars that appreciate in value they typically are cars that started out as ultra-expensive or they were so rare to see and find that that willing to buy one paid much more than the sticker price that was presented at the time the car was built. The BMW 1M Coupe was one such car. With only 740 units sold in North America because this car came with a very high price tag but came in such fanfare that it had to go up in price after only three years as those who missed out the first time started buying them for more the second time around.
Lexus Creates Hoverboard
When one thinks of a hoverboard, you might automatically think of the Back To The Future Trilogy when young Marty McFly rides the hoverboard through town. For us 80’s kids, we really didn’t think that it would come to pass as it seemed a little too out of this world. As it turns out, fiction has become reality. Lexus has announced that they have created an actual hoverboard. They unveiled the hoverboard back in June of this year.