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Automatic Emergency Braking Explained by Adam Savage

Tested.com's Adam Savage appeared in a series of videos for the NHTSA, doing what he does best—explaining cool technology.

It turns out, cars these days are more technologically exciting than they used to be. While they were once mere feats of mechanical engineering, new cars have sensors, software, and even rudimentary AI. Automakers like Ford are leveraging this new tech to make their vehicles safer.

Several new…

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Time to Consider Getting a New Car Battery

The battery in your car is responsible for giving you all those luxuries that you may be taking for granted. Without the battery, the stereo, the interior lights, the headlights, the navigation system, and charging stations, all would stop working.

Consider these signs of a failing battery:
  • Each time you start the car, the headlights appear to be dimmer than the time before.
  • The car horn sounds weaker than you…
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How to Wash Your Car

How to wash your car seems simple enough. Get a bucket of soapy water, a hose, a soft cloth or sponge for cleaning and a soft cloth, like a chamois cloth, for drying. Dress for getting wet. Thoroughly rinse the entire car first. If you do not rinse first, you will be rubbing dirt in with the sponge. Start at the top and work your way down with the soapy…
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