Software developer Adam Franco created Curvature to analyze ten million roads around the world and find the twisty ones. Using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and a ton of math, Curvature ranks roads based on the number and quality of their curvy bits. The result is a map of almost everywhere on Earth …
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In this episode, the C/D crew looks for cars that have the potential to increase in value in the near future. If you’re like us, you’ve watched in awe as air-cooled Porsches, fourth-generation Toyota Supra Turbos, and BMW E30s went from being interesting and attainable used cars to being expensive …
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In this week’s Window Shop episode, we set out to find the best and most interesting cars from brands that no longer exist in the U.S. market. Think Saab, Saturn, Spyker, Sterling, Suzuki—and then wonder why so many dead brands begin with the letter S. Armed with 5000 imaginary dollars, …
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If you’re thinking about why a traditional rear-wheel-drive sedan like the Cadillac CT6 is no longer being built, a simple look at the much higher sales figures for SUVs is a partial explanation. In 2019, only 7951 CT6s were sold, compared with almost 50,000 Cadillac XT5 crossovers, and U.S. CT6 …
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Advertiser Disclosure Your check engine light came on once before for a loose gas cap – that was an easy fix. But now, it says your car has a cylinder misfire and you’ll have to bring it into the shop. How much will that cost? Will your warranty cover it? …
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The city is a “ghost town,” says one resident—at least compared to the usual traffic—because big employers and schools, including Microsoft and Amazon, are telling people to stay home. That means less traffic and increased average speeds on local highways. The connection between telecommuting and traffic is not new, but …
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