Chronicling the Ever-Changing Automotive Industry
While we already know of an iPad integrated into a car stereo, the enterprising gentlemen in the video after the jump got an iPad to work with a stock Ford SYNC system. While it doesn’t work with the Ford’s built-in USB connector, it does work over bluetooth audio, the same as an iPhone would. Voice commands don’t work in that mode, but the guys in the video say that that feature is coming. Click here to read my review of the SYNC system.
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The guys at SoundMan Car Audio got their hands on an Apple iPad and promptly got to work, installing it in a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. They used a bunch of high-quality car stereo components to finish off the install, and it looks pretty sweet! Check out the video after the jump to see how and what all they did.
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Ever wonder how they test the barriers in use in front of military bases? So do I, so when I saw the video below, I just had to watch it! No real explanation needed, just watch the video and see for yourself – it’s surprising.
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Consumer Reports has a new video they’ve produced, showing the before and after for brake override systems, and it’s eye-opening. They took a new Toyota Avalon (pre recall) and a Toyota Camry (post recall) and tested them, comparing their results to previous test results on the corresponding vehicles. Click past the jump for the video and my analysis.
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The Nissan Maxima was redesigned for 2009, with smaller dimensions, less weight, and more power. The interior was redone to be more driver-centric, and they added a lot of luxury bells and whistles, usually reserved for the brand’s luxury component, Infiniti. Thanks to the guys at Maxima.org, we’ve found the YouTube video below. While obviously not intended for American audiences, it provides a good look at the Maxima – inside and out. Click past the jump to see it.
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While The Knack’s song has been parodied before, this one is far more relevant to current events. Production quality is pretty good, so click past the jump to check it out. I’ve included the lyrics as well, since some of the lines can be difficult to hear.
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