Who's the CarCynic? I am an Aerospace Engineer, Technology Hobbyist, Shade Tree Mechanic, and Collector of Rare Vehicles. I enjoy educating others about automotive technology. Please see the CarCynic FAQ for more information.
Photos: Wikimedia, and TruthAboutCars.com original sources unknown. Composite: CarCynic.com Originally posted by: carcynic on 27 November 15 @ 12:34 PM EST In Part 1 of this article, We learned that there are several models of cars sold in the united states that are essentially the same vehicle as Citroen Models sold in Europe. This article updates…
The CarCynic.com Website has Moved to New Hosting and a New Format. CarCynic.com has been hosted for several years at very little to no cost. CarCynic.com, and my other website Linuxslate.com, are the only sites left on the previous hosts servers, and I was informed that those servers were to be shut down. Welcome to…
Originally Posted by: carcynic on 11 January 13 @ 11:25 PM EST Many Years Ago, a Google+ user, Linda, posted the following: I’ve read of a lot of tips for plugging a hole in a radiator.1: Which tip is the best?2: Can you use the same tips for a crack in the heater?I’m tired of…
Originally Posted by: carcynic on 07 June 14 @ 01:02 AM EST This is an article about Automotive Safety. To find other Safety Related articles, use this, please use the search function. 45 Years ago, Cars didn’t have Air Bags. American Cars didn’t even have shoulder harnesses, and many Americans didn’t wear the lap belt. It…
Originally posted by: admin on 25 October 22 @ 05:29 PM EST The CarCynic isn’t just Cynical about Cars. The CarCynic also prefers classic and unique trucks over the “contemporary” offerings. So when the CarCynic went shopping for something to haul his DJ equipment to car shows, you can be pretty sure the CarCynic didn’t buy…
Originally posted by: carcynic on 31 May 12 @ 08:07 PM EST This is one of many articles related to automotive safety here on CarCynic.com. To find other articles, just search for “safety” using the search box on the right. Edit: 25 June 2012 – Added comments about safety glass. One can take a quick…
Originally posted by: admin on 22 February 14 @ 09:10 PM EST The Carcynic’s Award-Winning Classic Automobiles are available for movies and commercials. It’s a great way to give authenticity to European, Eastern European or 1960s/70s USA sets or scenes. The CarCyinc’s garage is minutes from Central Florida Film Studios. Static or Moving. Terms Negotiable….
Originally posted by: admin on 03 September 18 @ 11:37 PM EST – Updated Periodically. The CarCynic Provides Live Mixes and PA at a Car Show in Melbourne, Florida, September, 2025.Photo: VMA. It’s True, and not only that, but… CarCynic Sound may be available for your next event! The CarCynic can provide sound reinforcement to smaller…
Originally posted by: carcynic on 14 March 13 @ 11:03 PM EST With all the news about the newly elected pope, a few things caught my attention. Citroën makes a big deal out of it’s cars’ associations with famous people, including Popes. In a despicable attempt to capitalize on the Papal election (You know, kinda…
Updated 05 July 2024 — Grammar and spelling improvements. We hear the term Electric Vehicle (or EV) a lot these days. But is that really the right term to use when referring to a Tesla, or a Rivian, or a Nissan Leaf? To answer that question we’ll look at how we use the term “Electric”…