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May 28, 2020

One Last Day with Automatic

I bought my first Automatic Link-Auto OBD in 2013.

Six years and many days later, I am using Automatic for one more day. Today is the last day.

in 2017, Automatic Labs Inc. was acquired by SiriusXM and changed its business model.

Automatic will be shutting down its service at 11:59 pm, PT, on May 28, 2020.

Automatic-FAQ Download

Users can download personal information and driving data through June 28, 2020

Automatic-Data Download

For now I have not found any good alternative to Automatic service. Without getting into the details, I attest that Automatic Emergency Service did help me.

September 6, 2016August 3, 2020

Automatic Pro

Automatic Pro Retail Box.jpg

I have been using Automatic since its first iteration back in 2013. The second generation Automatic adapter has built-in GPS, relying less on the phone.

The third Automatic adapter inludes Unlimited 3G subscription for 5 years. Granted, I am likely to buy the next version of Automatic adapter.

There are stark difference between Automatic Pro App and its predecessor. According to Automatic Labs, they are still working on features to be included in the Automatic Pro App.

I miss the Info Dashboard on the (old) Automatic App, I’m sure that it is coming to the Automatic Pro App.

Automatic Info Dasboard

The Automatic Pro App includes a “Drive Style” analysis.

Automatic Pro App Driving Style.jpg

According to Automatic Pro App, I’m a bit aggressive on the Highways as opposed to being on the City streets.

I recommend Automatic Pro for those who would like to keep track their driving activities; that includes parents and companies.

Automatic Pro is available for purchase direct from Automatic Website.

Automatic Pro.jpg

October 1, 2014

Mazda Infotainment System Version 33.00.500

2014 Mazda3 owner should check with their local Mazda dealer for the latest Infotainment System Software. As of September 2014, the latest version is 33.00.500.

2014 Mazda3 Infotainment System 33.00.500

July 17, 2014

Need More Parking Space

It must be tough to park this car.

Parking Skill Level Douchebag

February 28, 2012

Tesla Motors in Fashion Island, Newport Beach

If you live in Orange County, California you can check out Tesla Roadster and Model S at Fashion Island. Now, all I need is $60,000.00 to get a Model S.

March 26, 2009

From “The Are You Serious?” Files: “California to Outlaw Black Cars”

It’s something political this time with some tech and science angle. I first discovered the news through Digg.com and thought that it must be a story from The Onion. Well, it is not!

It is an article from DC Republican Examiner (examiner.com) titled “California to Outlaw Black Cars.”

Pretty sure that April 1st is just around the corner, I hope that this is some kind of joke.

From the article:

You see, you thoughtless dark car owners are killing the planet because your car uses too much energy to cool the passengers.

In theory, darker color materials tend to absorb more heat. For a car, does it really make that much difference in terms of energy consumptions to cool the cabin if the color of the car is dark (read black)?

What’s next? We should have all the road painted to less-heat-absorbing-color then. No more asphalts?

November 3, 2008

South Park: Pan-flute Rendition of Gary Numan’s “Cars”

A reader (Tony) has provided us the link to MP3 of Pan-flute rendition of Gary Numan’s “Cars”. Not quite the same one as featured in South Park Season 12 Episode 11 “Pandemic 2 – The Startling.” jeffmo points that out.

Get it here while the link still works!

Please leave a comment if the link no longer worked.

The last song is a Pan-flute rendition of Gary Numan‘s “Cars” (Wikipedia | CD @ Amazon)
What is a Pan-flute? (Wikipedia)
You can buy Pan-flute from Amazon.com