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4 Android Auto Gemini Voice Commands That Can Upgrade Your Daily Drive
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (931+ words) SlashGear 4 Android Auto Gemini Voice Commands That Can Upgrade Your Daily Drive When Android Auto debuted in 2015 with basic voice recognition, hands-free navigation involved memorizing specific commands and reciting them almost verbatim. Four years later, Google rolled out a major…...
Why Are Inline-4 Motorcycle Engines Called 'Screamers'?
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (438+ words) SlashGear Why Are Inline-4 Motorcycle Engines Called 'Screamers'? That's exactly how the screamers get their name. A good modern day example of such a bike is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. The reason why such bikes sound the way they do…...
11 Of The Most Reliable Diesel Engines Ever Made
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (840+ words) Some have seen their glory days come and go, while others represent the latest and greatest in the field. All of them have earned a soft spot in the heart of diesel enthusiasts. In the heady days before "dieselgate " brought…...
4 Car Brands Bringing Back The Inline-6 Engine
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (1024+ words) SlashGear 4 Car Brands Bringing Back The Inline-6 Engine There appears to be a trend toward the return of the six-cylinder engine, with all cylinders arranged in a straight line. This is what's called an inline six, as opposed to a…...
Fiat's New Car Makes Zero Sense For American Roads (You Wouldn't Dare Drive It Here)
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (455+ words) SlashGear Fiat's New Car Makes Zero Sense For American Roads (You Wouldn't Dare Drive It Here) One significant difference between the Topolino and the Fiat Multiplina concept is that the Multiplina will seat four people, compared to the maximum of…...
5 Alternative Fuel Types (And Why More Cars Don't Use Them)
1+ week, 3+ day ago (385+ words) In some cases, it's the technology behind these fuels that remains the limiting factor, but in others, infrastructure is primarily to blame. These five alternative fuels are all among the most notable on the market right now, but you still…...
Mazda's New Infotainment Finally Fixes Years Of Complaints (But I Can't Say It's Perfect)
1+ week, 5+ day ago (573+ words) Indeed, compared to the ever-growing displays in rival SUVs, the old CX-5's looked like a throwback. While its 10.25-inch measurement wasn't small on paper, its shape — wide and shallow — left it looking tiny compared to the dash-dominating panels common in…...
Why Does The Last 20 Percent Of A Battery Take Longer To Charge?
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (631+ words) If you regularly fast charge your smartphone — or even an electric car, for that matter — you might have noticed an interesting pattern. These devices charge at breakneck speeds from the 0% to 80%... Why Does The Last 20 Percent Of A Battery Take…...
4 Common Problems With Inline-6 Engines
3+ week, 3+ day ago (852+ words) Inline-sixes tend to have problems tied to their size and length, higher camshaft flex and torsion, uneven air/fuel distribution, and timing chain problems. 4 Common Problems With Inline-6 Engines An inline six (straight six) engine is a type of internal…...
These 5 Engines Made By Big-Name Brands Are Having Major Issues In 2026
3+ week, 5+ day ago (594+ words) The good news is that while annoying, a lot of those issues can be fixed quickly and easily, sometimes at home via over-the-air updates or with a trip to the dealer for a software refresh or a quick component replacement....