"Modern Automotive Technology and Other Absolute Nonsense"
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.
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”…
I was going to write an article about about Tesla (and other Electric Vehicle owners) having angry exchanges at EV charging stations. I witnessed one two of these episodes personally. In the episodes I witnessed, a Tesla owner was angry at another Tesla owner for leaving his vehicle in a charging spot after charging was…
Photo: The CarCynic Is this un-assuming family car the fastest production car in the world?Read on, and I’ll show you that in a real-world driving test it is the fastest production car in the world, and that it has held that record since 1999… Perhaps you thought this was the fastest car in the world:…
(…and Car Dealers Don’t Even Know What it is) The Power Train The Transmission is a very important part of most cars. Transmissions have to handle tremendous power (even in a small car). They are very subject to wear and failure, and they are typically in a really bad spot, which makes them very expensive…
Originally posted by: carcynic on 11 January 13 @ 09:40 PM EST Here’s a Search Query I saw in the logs of Carcynic.com recently: “why are 2CV good off road”. It may not be good grammar, but it’s a good question (Actually it’s 2 questions, as we will see), so I thought I’d answer it…
Originally posted by: carcynic on 17 August 12 @ 09:51 PM EST Science Ahead will be a regular column here at the CarCynic. To find more, use the search box on the left or hit here for a canned search for other Science Ahead articles on CarCynic.com [Link to be restored soon]. Here’s a quick test:…
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 sets or scenes. The CarCyinc’s garage is minutes from Central Florida Film Studios. Static or Moving. Terms Negotiable. The CarCynic has experience…
Originally posted by: admin on 24 September 21 @ 06:35 PM EST What did the CarCynic Buy This Time? Hint: It’s not a Citroën. Check back soon for more information, and until then, you can send your guess using the anti-spam picture addresses to the left. Your email address will not be shared or sold….
Classic Beetle Air-cooled EnginePhoto listed as “Free to use, Even Commercially” Originally Posted by: carcynic on 03 August 13 @ 04:48 PM EST[Science Ahead is a regular column here at the CarCynic. To find more, use the search box.] The Original (Type 1) Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most iconic cars ever built. Even…
Originally Posted by: admin on 30 April 23 @ 09:51 PM EST The CarCynic Rescued this beautiful 1946 Cadillac Twice in Two Days. The owner, Who’s name is also John, drove the car to our Friendly’s Restaurant Car Show, which is one of the events where CarCynic Sound provides Professional Audio and DJ services. With…