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more about #cargadgets more comments → skulldriveshaft picasaweb and youtube: I'm late to my own party! Somebody is missing half a Rascal #parallelparking more » suzq044: lol... so much for 'grocery getter' status.. #parallelparking more » d.a.r.y.l.: I actually had that same setup on my F150 after I backed over my neighbor on his Rascal. #parallelparking more » diskreet: That is excellent for your alignment #parallelparking more » ccc40821: If learning the simple art of parallel parking is too much, then the solution may be just get a Smart Car. #parallelparking more » theeastbaykid: Even better, you don't have to drive around in a stupid Lexus LS. Did anyone else hear the rumble coming out of that total p---y magnet? #parallelparking more » mec011: Got to love it when 500 lbs of extra weight and untold cost is the solution to an hour or two of practice towards a lifetime of skilled driving. #para... more » 67firebird454: Parallel parking in a convertible with the top down makes it pretty effortless since you have more rear visibility than you do the front. The door lin... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: It's even faster to do it if you know what you're doing. First, bring back metal bumpers. The malaise had useful things come out of it. 300 lb. bum... more » dwegmull comments for the purpose of obscurity: This is how it's done. Japanese commentary makes it only better. #parallelparking more » 80Kofdrew: I'm not impressed. Wanna impress me? Make a parallel parking aid that can work on a tractor-trailer. Yes, it can be done, and yes it is part of the... more » RandomArt: Feh. I'd be more impressed if a group of body builders ran out of the building and moved the car. alternate snide remark: Sure it works, but there's ... more » wohho: I seem to recall the Ford system taking about 20 seconds and having a trunk to go with it. [jalopnik.com] #parallelparking more » Cheeseslap: I don't understand what's so hard about parallel parking. Yes, it takes slightly more practice than putting a shifter into gear and a foot on a pedal... more » YankBoffin: Nifty and well executed, but I think the weight- and space-savings of the software-based system Lexus and Ford use keep it in the lead, even if they a... more » -
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Fifth-Wheel Parallel Parking Device Faster Than Lexus, Ford Systems
Extraordinarily complicated parallel parking aid? Yes, but it's still less complicated — and more effective — than the Lexus or Ford auto-parking systems. Mechanical systems, FTW! (Hat tip to SkullDriveShaft!) -
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Banks Power To Debut iQ Dash Computer At SEMA
Banks Power, the company behind some of the fastest diesel trucks, has turned its tuning prowess to a fully-featured dashboard computer. Called the iQ, it's the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone curious about their exhaust gas temperature. More » -
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Amazon Users Hack Steering Wheel Laptop Desk Page, Show Outcome Of Use
We were all set to rip on this steering wheel-mounted laptop desk when we discovered that Amazon's own users had already done it for us. The reasons why driving and blogging don't mix below.
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Spy Camera Hidden In Fake Key Fob
Brilliant Hong Kong electronics maker Brando has come up with a new gadget for the spying car guy, a fake key fob with a built in spy camera. It's even got an SD slot for extended observation. More » -
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Nissan Develops Fish-Mimicking Robot Safety Cars
Fish are able to travel in huge schools and change direction without colliding, an ability Nissan is attempting to mimic with their Eporo robot car. Although able to travel around obstacles in groups we're told they still can't catch Pac-Man. More » -
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Audi R8 USB Drive Won't Break Data Transmissions
The same guys who created the 500gb Nissan GT-R are hard at work on their next car/nerd device, an Audi R8 USB drive. Storage and prices will vary, but watch eBay if you're interested in a more Bruce thumb drive. More » -
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Audi A4 Allroad Features Headlamp Converter For Euro Market
In case you didn't know it, your headlamps are aimed differently; the driver's side is positioned lower than the passenger side. No problem in the US, but when right-of-way lanes change in Europe, trouble. Audi's got a neat little fix. More » -
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The 25 Most Useful Car Technologies
The other day we talked about bad car technology, the stuff designed to remove you from the experience. Now, let's look at good technology, the stuff designed to make driving better for you, the driver. More » -
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Why Can't You Get A Nice Basic Car These Days?
Remember the Chevette Scooter? The Tercel EZ? The Horizon America? A couple of decades back, Americans had a pretty broad selection of affordable basic transportation with zero frivolous gingerbread. Not these days. More » -
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The 25 Most Redundant Car Technologies
Ever get the feeling automakers are trying to remove you, the driver, from the driving experience? Well you should, because they are. Here's 25 automotive technological "advancements" designed to make you irrelevant and redundant. More » -
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The United States Of OnStar
GM's got one easy success story to gush about: OnStar. This video of the national map from their Detroit-based command center showing all 59,000+ interactions from just one day of service in lightning-fast-forward real-time reveals why. More » -
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Scary Toyota Robot Is Still Scary... Especially When It's Running
Do we need any further proof other than this video of Toyota's "partner robot" running at 7 km/h that the super-number-one-best-automaker-from-the-land-of-the-rising-sun has anything but world domination in mind? Excuse us while we page John Connor. More » -
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Transforming Motorcycle Helmet Makes You Feel Like Rick Hunter
The Scorpion EXO 900 Transformer helmet's a flip-up motorcycle lid transformable into a 3/4 open face. It retails for around $270, but more importantly, the drop-down visor makes you look like Rick Hunter from Robotech.
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BBG’s Katayama: “GPS Made Me Lazier, Stupider, Angrier And A Worse Driver”
Is technology making imbeciles of us all? Boing Boing Gadgets’ Lisa Katayama argues chronic GPS usage has put her in touch with her inner Pinky rather than helping her be a better driver. More » -
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The BMW 7-Series "Gentleman Function" Will Help You Help The Ladies?
No feature in BMW's new 7-Series is receiving quite the attention as one allowing you to adjust the passenger seat from the center control stack. Maybe it's because of the possibly chauvinistic name. It's called the "Gentleman Function." Really. More » -
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Car-Themed Pool Table Built For Will Castro
Hurricane Custom Billiards makes some of the wildest pool tables out there, including this just-completed car-themed table for Unique Whips star Will Castro. How much? Let's just say their off-the-shelf tables start at $35,000. More » -
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12V Plug-Powered In-Car Pizza Oven Promises Traveling Pie Bliss
Ever been on the road with a powerful hankering for Pizza and no time to stop? Well friend, your prayers have been answered. Here's a 12V pizza oven that'll cook your pizza as you drive. More » -
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London Testing GPS-Controlled Throttle Limit
Big Brother is watching a fleet of London-owned Prii outfitted with a special black box that combines GPS location and a speed limit map to control the top speed the cars can reach. More » -
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22 Custom Jalopnik Wallpapers For Your Apple iPhone And Palm Pre
The recent release of the Apple iPhone 3GS and the Palm Pre provide a great time for these twenty-two exclusive, high-resolution Jalopnik wallpapers to you, our car-obsessive readership. Take your pick below. More »
