Monthly Archives: March 2016

Audi develops a new generation of tools

Less material, weight and energy consumption thanks to composite construction and bionic shapes Optimal transmission of forces and increased stability Audi Toolmaking is racing into the future. The company’s tooling specialists have now passed an important milestone. They have developed a new, highly efficient generation of tools that is up to 20 percent lighter and [...] More »

Five Facts to Know About the First Corvette Grand Sport

One of the things that’s gotten lost in all the new C7 Grand Sport discussion is the deeper history surrounding the original Grand Sport.

A Mean Green 1973 Ford F-250 Build

About two years ago, FTE member mfnheff purchased a 1973 Ford F-250 off Craigslist for about $1250. Over time, he has been working on the ride and getting it to where it is now.

David Uhl’s Commemorative Daytona Paintings

Since 2005, David Uhl has offered special paintings for Daytona Bike Week. The top two paintings are this years offering “Love Triangle”, and “75th and Main”. The entire collection can be viewed on his site here. “Signed and numbered canvas prints are now available for purchase at special Rally pricing through the end of Daytona [...] More »

Audi Autonomous Driving Cup 2016: piloted driving on a 1:8 scale

Students develop software for automated-drive model cars Competition being staged for second time in Audi museum mobile Attractive prizes for young talents On a quest to create the piloted model car: The Audi Autonomous Driving Cup will be held for the second time from March 22 to 24, 2016. Eight university teams will take part [...] More »

Ask the Editors: Winch Induced Electrical Trouble

Dear ATVC: I was putting an electric winch onto my 1998 Arctic Cat 300 4×4 (I didn’t touch any wiring at all) and when I went to go start it, nothing would happen. No headlights, neutral light, nothing. I already tried all the fuses with no luck. I have no clue what it could be [...] More »

Steps to Follow When Buying a Used Car, Whether It’s a BMW or Not

At some point in your life, you've probably heard the expression, One man's trash is another man's treasure. There's a good chance you haven't heard the opposite of that: One man's treasure is another man's trash.