Finally Junked my Jetta – A Love Letter

It was time. But still…

…the emotional attachment to your car though,
runs deep eh.

Read it online at Autonet.

Favourite line:

The last one.

Here are 4 new banners, based on the newspaper’s photo gallery,

And with that I’m done saying goodbye… love you forever buddy xo

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Try my Trick to Better Handle Bad Traffic

Here’s some horror stories about worse traffic jams that one you may be stuck in.

The 100 km long traffic jam.

Read it online at Autonet.

If that fails, try my trick – last paragraph.

Favourite line:

The reason for many traffic jams is an accident.  So imagine how the injured person you’re inching toward, would give anything to trade places with you and instead be the one… stuck in traffic.

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Ford Finally Fixes its Sync Software

Ford’s SYNC2 infotainment system was a disaster. So when I went to Detroit and tested the SYNC3 prototype, I figured there was only one way for this thing to go.

Gone is Microsoft, and the operating system is now Blackberry’s QNX OS, the user interface is minimal and intuitive, the system is WiFi capable, and Ford is first to bring Over-the-Air (OTA) updates to mass market. Short review: hugely improved, and now quite slick.

Read it online at Autonet.

 

Favourite line:

SYNC will have WiFi capabilities, allowing the driver to turn their car into a Hotspot (use WPA2 WiFi security – never connect your car to a public network, and remember you’re legally responsible for Hotspot users.)

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Remember – YOU are legally responsible for those using your Hotspot, here.

More about the trip to Michigan here.

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Read the Manual

It’s basically a comic book about the sophisticated machine you own, written using a funny “legalese” type language.

Bet you learn something you’d no clue your car could do!
See 3rd last paragraph.

RTFM OMFG.

Read it online at Autonet.

Favourite line:

It’s the second most expensive object you own, why not invest time learning about it? 

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In Design, Millimetres Matter

I chatted with Ford & Lincoln’s head designer Moray Callum, the gentleman who basically gives Ford its face.

We laughed lots, I say it’s great he’s bringing hard buttons back, turns out being an auto designer is a rather morbid job, and I asked what one thing makes him the most nuts.

Read it online at Autonet.

Favourite line:

5th paragraph – Moray’s metaphor on why millimetres matter – imagine altering a face in Photoshop, 8mm here and 6mm there and woah, a totally different face is looking back at you.

Second favourite: 

Moray: You still have to design for the idiot that doesn’t wear a seat belt.

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