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Ford wants to allow your car to lock you out — and even drive itself to an impound lot or scrapyard — if you miss payments
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/oth...or-scrapyard-if-you-miss-payments/ar-AA183HvS
Gives new meaning to the phrase "recovery vehicle"
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/oth...or-scrapyard-if-you-miss-payments/ar-AA183HvS
Gives new meaning to the phrase "recovery vehicle"
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
That's fucked up. First, we've all heard of some recent problems with self driving cars, so until that danger is overcome, NO. But what also concerns me, is how will this be abused? It can be as simple as a failure in Fords cyber security, and a hack reeks havoc. That can cause fatalities on the road if activated at the wrong time. I also have concerns giving others access remotely to my vehicle, and allowing them to lock it down, until I can clean my stuff out. What if the car has these features, and it's been financed thru a private bank, and not Ford? What happens if it breaks down, and leaves me stranded, and why should I pay for ANY part of that, if I'm on time with my payments? Will law enforcement have access to it?
Imagine if the car gets into an accident (possibly a fatal one) while repossessing itself. Since the car would still be presumably registered in the defaulting owner's name, there is the possibility they would be held liable.
And yeah, we know criminals can hack the electronic systems of current cars, from unlocking/starting them, to even taking control of them while you are driving them.
Now they could steal cars by literally driving themselves to your chop-shop.
At most, I would say they could try patenting the system to lock someone out, or prevent the car from starting. But self-driving? No.
And yeah, we know criminals can hack the electronic systems of current cars, from unlocking/starting them, to even taking control of them while you are driving them.
Now they could steal cars by literally driving themselves to your chop-shop.
At most, I would say they could try patenting the system to lock someone out, or prevent the car from starting. But self-driving? No.
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
I never even thought about accidents and liabilities. That's an outstanding point.
Here's another off the wall thought. What if the vehicle was bought out of country? The only boarder town I know of, is Niagara Falls. A guy from the American side, is on the Canadian side, sees a truck he likes, buys it and now he's back in the states, or vise versa, and now a self driving car is going to go through customs?
Here's another off the wall thought. What if the vehicle was bought out of country? The only boarder town I know of, is Niagara Falls. A guy from the American side, is on the Canadian side, sees a truck he likes, buys it and now he's back in the states, or vise versa, and now a self driving car is going to go through customs?
Supafly
Retired Mod
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/big-block-big-tank-big-140012097.html
I'm not a big fan of white cars, but with a 427 ci, 425hp, and a Muncie transmission, I can get over it, really fast.
https://autos.yahoo.com/1969-chevy-camaro-454-pace-143035549.html
I like this one even better.
I'm not a big fan of white cars, but with a 427 ci, 425hp, and a Muncie transmission, I can get over it, really fast.
https://autos.yahoo.com/1969-chevy-camaro-454-pace-143035549.html
I like this one even better.
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Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
https://autos.yahoo.com/mecum-glendale-feature-1969-copo-143036739.html
OH MY! I really like this one, even the color is amazing. I bet this sets a record for Camaro's. It doesn't say how many miles are on it, or what kind of transmission it has, but it's gorgeous. Amazing how it was only $4215 in 1969, and it will likely pass 6 figures easily, if not starting that high from the get go. In todays dollar value, that would be $34,390, which is still cheaper then most cars today, with a quarter of the balls, and a tenth of the style.
OH MY! I really like this one, even the color is amazing. I bet this sets a record for Camaro's. It doesn't say how many miles are on it, or what kind of transmission it has, but it's gorgeous. Amazing how it was only $4215 in 1969, and it will likely pass 6 figures easily, if not starting that high from the get go. In todays dollar value, that would be $34,390, which is still cheaper then most cars today, with a quarter of the balls, and a tenth of the style.
Interesting history of the Ford Mustang Saleen manufacturer:
https://www.motortrend.com/features/what-is-a-saleen-mustang?slide=7
https://www.motortrend.com/features/what-is-a-saleen-mustang?slide=7
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
Looks like the "Boss" has good taste in cars. I've said before I'm not a big rag top lover, but I do love the color on this car.
https://autos.yahoo.com/bruce-springsteen-1969-chevelle-heads-150039421.html
https://autos.yahoo.com/bruce-springsteen-1969-chevelle-heads-150039421.html
Every 16 hours, someone dies from a gunshot in the US, due to road rage:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...shootings-rising-us-report-finds/11484488002/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...shootings-rising-us-report-finds/11484488002/
Peeps might have heard of the new 1,025HP (!) Dodge Demon 170. But - were you aware that you can now drop off a Hellcat Redeye to a dealer, and have mods installed to bring it up to 885HP??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3VD--LZtto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3VD--LZtto
Wow - the head of Toyota North America thinks it won't be long until the average transaction price for a new vehicle in the US hits $50,000 - and it isn't that far off currently, at $49,507 (!):
https://autos.yahoo.com/toyota-execs-think-well-paying-193200783.html
https://autos.yahoo.com/toyota-execs-think-well-paying-193200783.html
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
Fuck dude, you can't even touch a decent 4x4 pick up, for less then $60k-$80k, and that's not lifted and ready for off road, or pimped out. That's just a simple Chevy or Ford. I think most banks have had to started to extend the time to pay on all cars, even used. A couple of decades ago, they would give you 48 months on a used ride, now they'll give you 60 or 66 months.
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/awesome-boss-429-selling-no-140007949.html
I think I just came a little! I love this car, even in that color. I would go through SOOOO MANY rear tires, I would need a standing appointment at the tire store.
I think I just came a little! I love this car, even in that color. I would go through SOOOO MANY rear tires, I would need a standing appointment at the tire store.
Mr. Daystar
In a bell tower, watching you through cross hairs.
Attention Pornfan99: Be fore warned, this is brutal to watch!
https://autos.yahoo.com/1962-corvette-falls-off-transport-201527083.html
Oh my, this will make you weep out loud. I'm still clenched up from watching it.
https://autos.yahoo.com/1962-corvette-falls-off-transport-201527083.html
Oh my, this will make you weep out loud. I'm still clenched up from watching it.
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WTF?? WHY wouldn't you have .. bump-stops at the end of the ramp, to prevent this? Like airports use around landing gear for planes? I'd totally bring a lawsuit against them for negligence..
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