Yearly Archives: 2015


Forget arbitrary categories, just get in the 2016 Nissan Maxima and drive

Forget arbitrary categories, just get in the 2016 Nissan Maxima and drive

2016 Nissan Maxima SL – Not a Sports Car But It Doesn’t Need To Be – Sam’s Thoughts
The 2016 Nissan Maxima may have the long-running 4DSC badge molded into the rear turn signal lenses but I’m not going to classify this as a sports car. There, I said it, now let’s move on and talk about what this car actually is and what it’s about. The all-new eighth-generation of the flagship of …


2016 Nissan Maxima SL – Not a Sports Car But It Doesn’t Need To Be

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The 2016 Nissan Maxima may have the long-running 4DSC badge molded into the rear turn signal lenses but I’m not going to classify this as a sports car. There, I said it, now let’s move on and talk about what this car actually is and what it’s about. The all-new eighth-generation of the flagship of Nissan’s car line launched a few months ago with a dramatic new design and a host of technical upgrades. After a preview drive last June, I finally got to spend some extended time with the Maxima just before Christmas.

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Just finished watching "A Faster Horse" David Gelb's documentary about the +

Just finished watching "A Faster Horse" David Gelb's documentary about the +Ford Motor Company Mustang and as with Jiro Dreams of Sushi, he's done a great job telling the story of one of the world's favorite cars. While I had no involvement in the film, I feel fortunate to have played my own small part in telling the Mustang story during the time I worked in Dearborn and getting to know many of the great people featured in this film. .


Out of more than 50 cars and trucks I drove this year, here are my favorites

Out of more than 50 cars and trucks I drove this year, here are my favorites

My Top 5 Rides Of 2015
(image credit: Sam Abuelsamid) In my daily role as a transportation analyst with Navigant Research, I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to drive and evaluate a lot of different cars and trucks every year so that I can keep on top of what’s happening in the industry. I’ve driven more than […]


If true, a partnership between +

If true, a partnership between +Ford Motor Company and +Google Self-Driving Car Project could be a good fit

Rumored Ford-Google Tie-Up Could Signal Birth Of New Transportation Era
Over the past few years, Google has approached a number of automakers to collaborate on autonomous vehicles, but they have balked. The influence of auto vet John Krafcik at Google and Ford’s current approach may have much to do with why the two companies are reportedly moving toward a joint venture.


This is why I'll never again buy a carrier-locked phone

This is why I'll never again buy a carrier-locked phone. My wife's 2014 Moto X got the Marshmallow update a few days ago and mine got it today.

Unlocked HTC One A9 and Moto X Line Proving Again Why Unlocked Phones are King | Droid Life
Buy unlocked phones. Please. If you want software updates the quickest, this is your best bet. It’s also going to aid in shutting up Apple tools fans in the future, but that’s not what this is about. This is about you getting updates to the newest versions of Android the fastest, so that you can experience …