Only a few short decades ago, the idea of driverless cars seemed like something conjured up out of a Steven Spielberg or George Lucas movie. Strictly speaking, self-driving technology has been around for quite some time and began with the invention of standard automobile features like cruise control. Fast forward to 2020, and cars that drive themselves (A.K.A. autonomous vehicles)
You might be surprised by how many different careers for car lovers there are in the automotive industry. There are people who love cars. And there are people who eat, breathe and sleep cars, with an enthusiasm that rivals a five-year old’s excitement on Christmas morning. If you belong to the second group, you probably even fantasize about a career
The simplest way to describe how a car’s power to weight ratio affects performance could be summed up in one sentence. The heavier the load, the more power it takes to move it. Ok, that might be over-simplifying it, but you get the picture. But since power to weight ratio is such a (no pun intended,) driving force for so
If you’re the adventurous type but also have a love of tricked out vehicles – you may be familiar with the new craze known as Overlanding, although new may be an overstatement. While the – going off the grid to explore the unexplored– may be experiencing a surge in popularity,it’s not new. Exploration has been a part of the human race
Deciding if your car or truck is worth repairing can be tricky. Especially when you’ve been payment free for a while. Remember how exciting it was making that final payment? You had big plans for all that extra money. And it was pretty awesome, until the timing belt went out or maybe the AC compressor failed. Still, without the monthly
Supercharger or Turbocharger? Today’s power-hungry consumers have options when it comes to choosing an induction system for their car. When it comes to the world of automotive performance, power matters. Horsepower and torque can be substantially boosted with a forced induction add-on but to choose the best route for your ride, it helps to understand the differences between the two
Do you know what FF, MR, and FR means? Do you know the difference between the 3? There are so many things to think about if you’re on the hunt for a new car. Cost, make, two-doors or four? Compact or SUV? New or used? But what most people don’t actually think about, is the drivetrain layout. And since there’s
For the car-obsessed, the current explosion of technological advances taking place in the automotive industry is the stuff dreams are made of, AKA the cars of the future. So much so, that sometimes you might think you’re in a dream or a sci-fi movie because the cars of the future sure don’t look like the cars of the present. Yep,
The birth of the new Chevy sportscar – the 2020 Corvette Stingray C8, has fans of the iconic car brand practically jumping up and down in joy. After all, what’s not to love about the beautiful new Corvette generation? The C8 is the biggest fundamental change in Corvette history. A MID-MOUNTED engine that cranks out 495 horsepower and 475 lb-ft.
J-Tech has been nominated We are proud to announce that J-Tech has been nominated as 1 of 5 Bold City’s Best Local Non-Profit Organizations by the Times-Union. Wow! We are shooting for the ultimate title, but help us get to the next level, the Top 3, by voting today! This round of voting ends August 4th, so be sure to