Convertibles

The Hindustan Ambassador is one of the most recognizable car names in India. The iconic Ambassador lived through the highs and lows of market changes in India, finally going out of production in 2014. With the rise in the number of modern cars, the demand for Ambassadors drastically declined. In terms of design, the HM Ambassadors didn’t change much. It was a bulky and chunky-looking sedan that offered a comfortable ride to its occupants. Several modified examples of Ambassador sedans have been seen in the past. Here,…

Last year’s Miyoo Mini retro gaming handheld was a surprise hit with one fatal flaw: the company couldn’t keep them in stock for more than a couple of minutes. The console would sell out almost immediately and was nearly impossible to buy if you didn’t spend all day tracking stock. The Miyoo Mini Plus is the company’s solution to that problem, but an expanded design has introduced another fatal flaw: a bigger screen.Finding Uhura’s Confidence in Strange New Worlds | io9 InterviewThere were two things that made the…

There are many advantages to using electric motors in tools, including high-levels of torque, lightweight designs, and relatively quiet operation. But if you miss the deafening roar of a gas-powered engine, it turns out you can upgrade a battery-powered drill with a tiny V8 engine and make it sound like you’re wielding a chainsaw instead.How Can You Be a Steward of Good Tech in 2023? | Gizmodo InterviewThis unorthodox upgrade by Tim of the YouTube channel TimWelds is somehow both absolutely pointless and surprisingly…

Lego Technic models might not be as pretty as standard Lego models when built, but they make up for it with lots of functionality, which is what makes this 1,466-piece, 1:12-scale model of the 2022 Ford GT so tempting. It’s got working steering, independent suspension on all four wheels, front axle steering, a differential in the back, opening doors, and adjustable spoiler, and an accessible hood revealing a V6 engine inside with moving pistons. Lego Technic models might not be as pretty as standard Lego models when…

Twenty minutes before Bryan Adams takes the stage, an inflatable white convertible rises up from behind the sound desk. Propelled by four drones, it slowly cruises the venue’s upper reaches. Meanwhile, on a vast on-stage video screen, a real white convertible is brushed past by a huge marching band, robbed of a wheel by a thief, swooped by a swarm of bees, repaired by a Stetson-wearing mechanic and looted by another wheel thief.It’s an unexpectedly theatrical, faintly surreal intro for the man fans know as “the groover…

If you prefer your home theater and audio gear to be invisible and out of sight in a room, you’ll want to move along, because the 911 Soundbar 2.0 Pro is for those who want everyone to know they’ve spent $12,000 on a soundbar. It has Porsche written all over it—both literally and figuratively.Even if you lack the need for speed and find the idea of a car going repeatedly around a track immensely boring, the sound of a $100,000+ sports car’s revving engine is still both impressive, and maybe a bit intimidating. For the…