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The usage of Carbon fiber ( | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) is under discussion, see talk:carbon (fiber) -- 65.94.171.225 ( talk) 04:19, 25 September 2014 (UTC)
FYI, Automobile ( | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) has been proposed to be renamed, see talk:automobile -- 65.94.171.225 ( talk) 03:55, 26 September 2014 (UTC)
Category:Automobiles ( | talk | history | links | watch | logs) has been nominated for renaming, see WP:CFDS. However, the contents are not solely related to cars, so some sort of category tree rebuild or resort is needed -- 65.94.171.225 ( talk) 05:29, 30 September 2014 (UTC)
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Ok Everyone,
I want you to focus on Mitsubishi Pajero Fourth generation V80 (2006–) There has been some missing parts and I want it filled with car pics I wil take care of the VF commodore article.
Regards Nim Bhharathhan ( talk) 03:49, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
Category:Modified Volkswagen vehicles, which is within the scope of this WikiProject, has been nominated for deletion. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. RevelationDirect ( talk) 01:23, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
Ive noticed that the german version of the hyundai theta engine is far superior to the english version
as seen at http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_KIA_Theta
the english version is at Hyundai_Theta_engine - 09:01, 13 October 2014 203.152.114.99
|language=
as required.
Stepho
talk
05:32, 13 October 2014 (UTC)
I've often had to remove the commons category "Schutzstaffel" from a lot of Chevrolet Super Sport vehicle images. Is there any way we can prevent Schutzstaffel, from being added to the Chevrolet Impala SS, Chevelle SS, Malibu SS, Camaro SS, etcetera? Perhaps add notes to each category? --------- User:DanTD ( talk) 16:29, 6 November 2014 (UTC)
If anyone can help - page protection is needed due to an edit war - none of the participants appear to be reqistered users. NealeFamily ( talk) 00:36, 5 December 2014 (UTC)
Recently, various editors have been adding national flags next to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, either Italian or British, in the Automotive industry article. I've been deleting them, as the FCA article doesn't indicate a particular nationality for the company, which is aligned with Marchionne's original intent of keeping the holding company away from national entities. However, I prefer to know the general opinion before continuing, as I can be mistaken. My questions are: there is a consensus about FCA nationality? If that's the case, what the consensus is? Thanks. -- Urbanoc ( talk) 21:47, 9 December 2014 (UTC)
Please comment at Wikipedia:Categories_for_discussion/Log/2014_October_21#Category:Modified_Volkswagen_vehicles. – Fayenatic L ondon 06:48, 10 December 2014 (UTC)
The new Aston Martin DB10 article is up for deletion here. All comments are welcome on that page. One-eyed Jim ( talk) 22:19, 10 December 2014 (UTC)
The name of the article Chrysler is under discussion, see talk:Chrysler -- 67.70.35.44 ( talk) 05:17, 18 December 2014 (UTC)
The Sinclair C5 is, as its lead sentence says, "an 'electrically assisted pedal cycle.'" As such, it would be rather better described as a recumbent tricycle than as an automobile. However, for some reason, it has not only been considered within the scope of WikiProject Automobiles, it has been ranked as being of high importance to this project.
I therefore respectfully ask the members of this project for the reasons why the C5 falls within the scope of this project and, further, the reasons why it is considered to be of high importance to this project.
Sincerely, SamBlob ( talk) 18:29, 18 December 2014 (UTC)
From my perspective,the thing with the C5 is not so much what it is, but more about how it was marketed, reviewed by the media and perceived by the public as an alternative form of motorised road transport for anyone. If it had been sold as a mere recumbent tricycle or as an electrically assisted pedal cycle, it probably would not have registered on the public consciousness in the way that it did. Mighty Antar ( talk) 19:49, 18 December 2014 (UTC)
Maybe some of You will apreciate this photostream. All pictures have compatible licenses, so You are free to upload the files to Commons if usefull.-- Coentor ( talk) 12:51, 30 December 2014 (UTC)
Greetings. Would one of our engineers please write a new article or add a section in an appropriate place explaining what a Banjo rear axle is and why and the reason it was (maybe still is) used. Its beyond my comprehension. Thanks in advance, Eddaido ( talk) 21:20, 30 December 2014 (UTC)
I've proposed a merger of Škoda Garde into Škoda Rapid (1984). Here's the discussion. – Cloverleaf II ( talk) 16:03, 7 January 2015 (UTC)
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Harej ( talk) 16:56, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
I've had to correct the bit about the Beta rust scandal about only Series 1 cars and saloons being affected. I was there at the time and can assure everyone that all models were affected and were scrapped - Series 11 cars, Coupes, HPE's and Spiders. I can vaguely recall a couple of Monte Carlo cars as well at the scrapyard but wouldn't put money on it! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.189.97.227 ( talk) 19:09, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
FYI, Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2015 January 14#Category:Liftbacks. OSX ( talk • contributions) 11:30, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
I found the following quote from a 1962 Australian publication at [ www.theavanti.net]
The Avanti comes in two basic models – the R1 which has a carburated V8 engine – and the R2 which uses the same engine boosted by a Paxton centrifugal supercharger. Official bhp and torque figures have not been released for either version, but judging from the car's performance it would be near 220 and 280 bhp. This takes the Avanti into the ranks of the world's fastest sportscars. With a 3.73 to 1 rear axle ratio and four-speed manual transmission, the R2 will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds and from 0 to 100 mph in 16.5 seconds. The standing quarter mile can be covered in less than 16 seconds. During special tests from a standing start along a 2.25 mile straight, an R2 Avanti, fitted with a 3.31 to 1 axle ratio, touched 171.1 mph. Only 60.8 seconds were required to cover the entire distance. The Avanti averaged 133.3 mph for the distance.
Can anyone verify if the car that achieved the 171.1 mph was a production version, and how, when and where the test was carried out. NealeFamily ( talk) 03:23, 1 February 2015 (UTC)
Casalingua ( talk · contribs) seems to edit Wikipedia for only one reason, to add citations and external links to Driventowrite.com. I can't find any previous discussion of this source. Is it considered reliable? -- Dennis Bratland ( talk) 16:42, 31 January 2015 (UTC)
Hi: I´ve just worked out how talkback operates. You will also notice I´ve extensively referenced the Peugeot 604, Citroen XM, Lancia Trevi and Lancia Kappa coupe as well as adding miscellaneous period references to old print media (magazines). Driventowrite seems to have some material worth referencing as well which is why I added it. Does anyone else know of a good survey of five-cylinder engines which is one artile DTW has which looked useful to me. casalingua — Preceding unsigned comment added by Casalingua ( talk • contribs) 13:12, 3 February 2015 (UTC)
There is a old discussion on merging MG Cars and MG Motor to create a combined history of the MG marque (see Talk:MG_Motor#Merger_proposal). Any further comments before I attempt to close the discussion? Warren ( talk) 22:58, 10 February 2015 (UTC)
The picture at right shows the lead image at Morris Oxford Farina as it currently exists. I contend that this is a picture of a landscape with a car in it somewhere. There are several photos of this model that are more suitable, including some that are elsewhere in the article.
I haven't found anything in WP:CARPIX that explicitly states that the car should be shown up close in the photograph, but I do remember this discussion: Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Automobiles/Archive 36#Which is the better image?. The current lead image reminds me very much of Image 3 from that discussion.
Any thoughts?
Sincerely, SamBlob ( talk) 23:47, 10 February 2015 (UTC)
Anyone fancy merging Daihatsu Materia/Toyota bB with Toyota bB... seems to be a lot of duplication but no idea which would be the lead model. Warren ( talk) 22:57, 27 January 2015 (UTC)
I'm not particularly sure how long this image has been the icon for this WikiProject (at least since the April 2008 upload date), but I was curious if anyone else would be interested in creating a new icon or suggesting an image for us to use. While I wouldn't say I am "sick" of looking at the Honda, I would say that a new icon might freshen things up a bit.
The S2000 image is a PNG, and there are few other car PNGs available. Those that are available are illustrations and not photos like the Honda (try these: boring but Ferrarish; Rolls-Royce Phantom III). I'm not even sure if icons such as this are bound by background transparency restrictions (seems pretty inane). Though if we found a pleasing image that garnered enough support, anything is possible regarding creating a derivative work with transparency and backgrounds.
The S2000 is a great photo, but perhaps we might find an image that depicts a more widely-popular or mid-century vehicle. This WikiProject is concerned with autos from the late 1800s-today, so maybe something "middle-of-the-road" could do rather than a recent car? And for the sake of discussion, does the icon even have to be a car? What about a truck or SUV?
I hope I'm not alone here, and I certainly welcome any discussion on the matter. Cheers -- Stratocaster27 t@lk 05:52, 19 December 2014 (UTC)
Mighty Antar ( talk) 18:24, 20 December 2014 (UTC)
When choosing icons, the number one criteria is simplicity. You need for the reader to look at a page, see an icon and with somewhat less than 3 wobbly brain cells recognise the core subject. Groups of cars works against that. Easily recognisable cars (eg Beetle and Model T) are also easier to recognise as cars - ie tha familiar is more recognisable. A single car that is well-known world-wide with all the background cropped away would be ideal. Stepho talk 07:59, 21 December 2014 (UTC)
I'm not quite sure why we are going out of our way to engage in a race to the bottom to find the most dreary looking car possible, but it seems like we are heading that way (if it counts, I pick the Toyota Camry (XV20) or Toyota Corolla (E110)—the 1990s were epic when it comes to sleep-inducing styling). Rather than trying to pick the car, I think we should be looking for a good photo first. It's all well and good so say "Ford Granada", but we need to actually have a quality image to work with to use that car. As it turn out there is a really good image of the Granada ( File:Granada 2.8PIC 0083.JPG) that could easily be converted into a car-only image with a white background. Basically, we need a car that is not white, the car needs to have minimal reflections and shadows on it because it looks really weird when you have "studio shot" style car on white background with reflections, and lastly there can't be much discernible background showing through the glasshouse of the vehicle. The Granada image meets all of these criteria.
However, another option, with a little more spice would be a German car. Such models meet the NPOV criterion in my opinion because they are widely sold—and sold globally—the styling tends to be relatively tame and copied by the other marques, and lastly, they are exciting cars within the realm of "mainstream". Audi would be the obvious brand for me because they have the blandest, most neutral styling. I found a great picture of an Audi A3 cabrio ( File:Audi A3 Cabrio 2013 (11210434484).jpg) that would meet the above image composition traits. It's yellow, so stands out; it is also a cabrio, yet based on a fairly mundane hatchback model and is reasonably affordable—so bridges the gap between dreary and exciting quite well.
Another option would be this Volkswagen Passat image ( File:2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat (3C) sedan (2011-07-17) 01.jpg). Again, some more thorough photoshopping would be beneficial to remove the rain droplets of the bonnet/hood.
Of these images, I feel that the Audi A3 and BMW 3 Series have the least editing potential when converted to sit on a white background.
Regards, OSX ( talk • contributions) 13:04, 21 December 2014 (UTC)
I agree that those saying the icon should primarily be identified as a car, and not as a specific model or a brand. But when I see the images suggested here above, I primarily see the brand. Maybe we should try to find images where the front of the car is not visible. A car viewed from the side or slightly from the rear doesn't usually show off its brand so obviously (with the Type 1 as a huge exception). It could be difficult to find a good photos though, since most car photos on Wikipedia have the front visible. Boivie ( talk) 07:59, 23 December 2014 (UTC)
I’ve skimmed across this discussion and here are my thoughts in response to the aforementioned and my preexisting notions.
The best thing I can think of is a blue Volkswagen Type 1 graphic, likely a left-facing profile view. I’m trying to think of it as an identity problem of the project and a user experience problem of design. The next best thing I can think of is to continue using what it already there. Grimmeh ( talk) 01:36, 11 February 2015 (UTC)
I am used to getting more depth of discussion regarding theory of operation from wikipedia pages, and found the muffler entry too sparse to be useful. I hope this page can get more attention from an experienced editor to better discuss the techniques used for various muffler designs. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 132.183.31.11 ( talk) 19:51, 14 February 2015 (UTC)
Should there be a official guideline for certain templates like the one listed on how they should look? Where the current, discontinued, and concept models are listed as well as categorized as car/pickup truck/etc. be acceptable? And should other stuff like engines, joint-ventures, and links to other websites be necessary? Seqqis ( talk) 07:46, 16 February 2015 (UTC)
Hi guys. This is to let you know that I just opened a discussion to rename the article Chevrolet Bolt to Chevrolet Bolt EV in the corrsponding talk ( see here). I thought some of you might be interested in participating in the discussion. Cheers.-- Mariordo ( talk) 19:14, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
Category:Gas station attendants has been proposed to be renamed to Category:Filling station attendants; for the discussion, see WP:CFDALL#Category:Gas station attendants -- 70.51.200.101 ( talk) 05:47, 20 February 2015 (UTC)
A request has been made to move Overhead valve to OHV engine. The discussion is here: Talk:Overhead valve#Requested move 26 February 2015. Sincerely, SamBlob ( talk) 17:15, 27 February 2015 (UTC)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta currently redirects to Alfa Romeo Giulietta (750/101). I think it should be made into a disambiguation page: none of the three generations of Giulietta can claim to be the primary topic. If there's some consensus I'll proceed. I'm also here to seek help, since presently there are a hundred Alfa Romeo Giulietta links that would have to be changed to Alfa Romeo Giulietta (750/101), possibly by using a bot. – Cloverleaf II ( talk) 09:23, 28 February 2015 (UTC)
Hello I have found a few articles which do not in their current referenced state meet WP:GNG and would like to bring it to the attention of members of this project. Mopar, Motorcraft and GM Certified Service, each of these divisions do warrant some sort of inclusion in Wikipedia, however in their current state they are in dire need of some help. At this point it may be best that they be merged into their parent company's article. Please help save these articles.- McMatter ( talk)/( contrib) 21:30, 28 February 2015 (UTC)
Hello, I have proposed the addition of some parameters to Template:Infobox automobile platform. Discussion here: Template talk:Infobox automobile platform#Proposal for additional parameters – Cloverleaf II ( talk) 09:38, 1 March 2015 (UTC)
I've proposed merging Vehicle brake in to Brake. Discussion is on Talk:Brake if you'd like to weigh in. Kendall-K1 ( talk) 00:14, 6 March 2015 (UTC)
We have an article on the 42-volt electrical system, do we have articles on standard 12v/14v system, the old standard 6V/8V systems, and the other versions? -- 65.94.43.89 ( talk) 05:53, 13 March 2015 (UTC)
An editor has asked for a discussion to address the redirect Gearing. Please participate in the redirect discussion if you have not already done so. -- 65.94.43.89 ( talk) 21:17, 21 March 2015 (UTC)
An easy way to crop images is to use the CropTool. It takes just seconds to crop the photo; the programme will then automatically upload the cropped file over the top of the original—very convenient. Further info: Commons:CropTool. OSX ( talk • contributions) 13:39, 22 March 2015 (UTC)
I'm just back from Cuba, where we hired a birding guide who drove a 1955 four-door Chevrolet Bel Air. We took a couple of shots of the exterior and a view of the dashboard from the front seat. The existing article seems quite well illustrated, so I'm not sure there is any value in uploading them. Any views?
It's a bit sad that the locals have to drive cars of that age due to the decades-long US embargo, but it does mean the streets have some wonderful old vehicles on them, alongside the Chinese trucks and buses Jimfbleak - talk to me? 14:15, 24 March 2015 (UTC)
Doorknob747 20:35, 19 March 2015 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Doorknob747 ( talk • contribs)
Supports DoorknobMhe thats just me. Doorknob747 ( talk) 14:04, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
Hi All
I wrote an article for the Tesla Model S manufacturing process, the manufacturing plant has a high level of automation and uses a lot of robots. As far as I know it's the first Wikipedia article about the manufacturing process of a consumer product. I'd very much appreciate someone who knows about cars looking at it.
Thanks
Mrjohncummings ( talk) 11:09, 3 April 2015 (UTC)
Can some one review my last two edits on https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Maserati_MC12#Successor
and
https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=LaFerrari#Maserati
Please. Thank you. Doorknob747 ( talk) 03:28, 5 April 2015 (UTC)
I don't really know anything about this one; I was uploading images from the Seattle Municipal Archives & ran across it. If anyone knows quite what it is, great! And if it's useful to illustrate anything that currently lacks an image, even better. - Jmabel | Talk 04:28, 13 April 2015 (UTC)
A Mitsubishi template has (in my eyes) been cluttered with waaaayy too many variations, seeing fit to include the "Galant VR-4" as a separate link and the like. A discussion is taking place here, but I feel that two editors with opposing viewpoints won't cut the mustard. Anyone care to peek? Mr.choppers | ✎ 21:12, 16 April 2015 (UTC)
Hi all, recently Cloverleaf II and I had an amicable and constructive debate about this topic thanks to edits to the Turin Auto Show contents, which are now better than ever before. It arose because of my changes from "Fiat" to "FIAT". Just like other brands, FIAT is, of course, an acronym (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino). My changes were not made out of any personal preference or first-hand experience (through Italian being my first language or having lived there, owned such a car and having acquaintances directly employed by the company in Turin) but because of the following:
All of this is no different, to say, BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke), which is never referred to or sold as a Bmw. It is no Audi or Ford (referring to other 4-letter brands). For completeness, some may refer to the following - Alfa, which is or was also an acronym (Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili) but if one traces its brand history, the loss of ALFA can be ultimately traced to FIAT's take-over in the 1980s and romanticized approach to a word, and another is SAAB (Svenska Aeroplan AB) that however never sold a vehicle branded or badged "Saab". If this/my position stands, then all relevant articles should be revised to state FIAT... the easy fix, like in the Turin Auto Show (which lead to the above amicable debate), is to use the format open double suare brackets Fiat Whatever|FIAT Whatever closed double square brackets with affected links but this is cumbersome and time consuming. Over to the rest for a say? The key point is needing to distinguish between corporate body and brand. CtrlXctrlV ( talk) 07:14, 6 April 2015 (UTC)
During the past two days, an anonymous user 74.83.71.74 ( talk) has been making numerous changes to significant number to the production and model years within a variety articles. Some are clearly wrong and appropriate experts of the particular models should carefully review and perform appropriate corrections. A further alert is that this contributor has taken on to name calling after I corrected their edits ( on talk page here) that were wrong. It would be advisable to add additional references for these to help prevent further drive by changes. Thanks! CZmarlin ( talk) 23:30, 19 April 2015 (UTC)
A to do list is a good way of telling other members of the project what work needs to be done to a article that is covered by this wikiproject. A good example of a to-do list box is here on this Wikiproject page : /info/en/?search=Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Anime_and_manga Doorknob747 ( talk) 13:40, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
With the recent launch of the 540C McLaren Cars' marketing strategy is fully unfolded—each of its cars is offered in touring (C), sport (S) and track-oriented (LT) models. I think to clear things up a bit we could adopt McLaren's official nomenclature, with the following page moves:
What do you think? Too corporate? – Cloverleaf II ( talk) 10:11, 21 April 2015 (UTC)
Teh mage above is labelled "Jackson/de Dion Wagonette Motorcar - Single Cylinder. Painted black with red trim. Wheels wooden spokes with rubber tyres. Starter handle at front beneath radiator leather seats. Headlamps are powered. Footplate 'R. Reynold Jackson & Co Ltd. 'The Jackson Car' London'."
Can anyone shed more light on the maker(s)? Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 11:13, 5 May 2015 (UTC)
I've opened a discussion at Talk:Hemi engine to move the page to Hemispherical combustion chamber. If you've anything to add, please step in! — Cloverleaf II ( talk) 17:11, 20 May 2015 (UTC)
A requested move discussion has been initiated for Hemi engine to be moved to Hemispherical combustion chamber. This page is of interest to this WikiProject and interested members may want to participate in the discussion here. — RMCD bot 22:30, 28 May 2015 (UTC)
A requested move discussion has been initiated for Pillar (car) to be moved to Pillar (automobile). This page is of interest to this WikiProject and interested members may want to participate in the discussion here. — RMCD bot 22:48, 28 May 2015 (UTC)
A requested move discussion has been initiated for Manganese Bronze Holdings to be moved to The London Taxi Company. This page is of interest to this WikiProject and interested members may want to participate in the discussion here. — RMCD bot 22:48, 28 May 2015 (UTC)
A requested move discussion has been initiated for Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co Ltd to be moved to BAIC Group. This page is of interest to this WikiProject and interested members may want to participate in the discussion here. — RMCD bot 23:04, 28 May 2015 (UTC)
Would someone please check the edits made in June by two new editors to the above. The most recent edits are by someone who might be changing articles randomly, but the edits to the above are at least plausible, although obviously in need of considerable attention. Rather than reverting it as unsourced, perhaps someone here might check and fix it. Johnuniq ( talk) 09:15, 4 June 2015 (UTC)
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The usage of Carbon fiber ( | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) is under discussion, see talk:carbon (fiber) -- 65.94.171.225 ( talk) 04:19, 25 September 2014 (UTC)
FYI, Automobile ( | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) has been proposed to be renamed, see talk:automobile -- 65.94.171.225 ( talk) 03:55, 26 September 2014 (UTC)
Category:Automobiles ( | talk | history | links | watch | logs) has been nominated for renaming, see WP:CFDS. However, the contents are not solely related to cars, so some sort of category tree rebuild or resort is needed -- 65.94.171.225 ( talk) 05:29, 30 September 2014 (UTC)
Hello there! As you may already know, most WikiProjects here on Wikipedia struggle to stay active after they've been founded. I believe there is a lot of potential for WikiProjects to facilitate collaboration across subject areas, so I have submitted a grant proposal with the Wikimedia Foundation for the "WikiProject X" project. WikiProject X will study what makes WikiProjects succeed in retaining editors and then design a prototype WikiProject system that will recruit contributors to WikiProjects and help them run effectively. Please review the proposal here and leave feedback. If you have any questions, you can ask on the proposal page or leave a message on my talk page. Thank you for your time! (Also, sorry about the posting mistake earlier. If someone already moved my message to the talk page, feel free to remove this posting.) Harej ( talk) 22:47, 1 October 2014 (UTC)
Ok Everyone,
I want you to focus on Mitsubishi Pajero Fourth generation V80 (2006–) There has been some missing parts and I want it filled with car pics I wil take care of the VF commodore article.
Regards Nim Bhharathhan ( talk) 03:49, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
Category:Modified Volkswagen vehicles, which is within the scope of this WikiProject, has been nominated for deletion. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. RevelationDirect ( talk) 01:23, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
Ive noticed that the german version of the hyundai theta engine is far superior to the english version
as seen at http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_KIA_Theta
the english version is at Hyundai_Theta_engine - 09:01, 13 October 2014 203.152.114.99
|language=
as required.
Stepho
talk
05:32, 13 October 2014 (UTC)
I've often had to remove the commons category "Schutzstaffel" from a lot of Chevrolet Super Sport vehicle images. Is there any way we can prevent Schutzstaffel, from being added to the Chevrolet Impala SS, Chevelle SS, Malibu SS, Camaro SS, etcetera? Perhaps add notes to each category? --------- User:DanTD ( talk) 16:29, 6 November 2014 (UTC)
If anyone can help - page protection is needed due to an edit war - none of the participants appear to be reqistered users. NealeFamily ( talk) 00:36, 5 December 2014 (UTC)
Recently, various editors have been adding national flags next to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, either Italian or British, in the Automotive industry article. I've been deleting them, as the FCA article doesn't indicate a particular nationality for the company, which is aligned with Marchionne's original intent of keeping the holding company away from national entities. However, I prefer to know the general opinion before continuing, as I can be mistaken. My questions are: there is a consensus about FCA nationality? If that's the case, what the consensus is? Thanks. -- Urbanoc ( talk) 21:47, 9 December 2014 (UTC)
Please comment at Wikipedia:Categories_for_discussion/Log/2014_October_21#Category:Modified_Volkswagen_vehicles. – Fayenatic L ondon 06:48, 10 December 2014 (UTC)
The new Aston Martin DB10 article is up for deletion here. All comments are welcome on that page. One-eyed Jim ( talk) 22:19, 10 December 2014 (UTC)
The name of the article Chrysler is under discussion, see talk:Chrysler -- 67.70.35.44 ( talk) 05:17, 18 December 2014 (UTC)
The Sinclair C5 is, as its lead sentence says, "an 'electrically assisted pedal cycle.'" As such, it would be rather better described as a recumbent tricycle than as an automobile. However, for some reason, it has not only been considered within the scope of WikiProject Automobiles, it has been ranked as being of high importance to this project.
I therefore respectfully ask the members of this project for the reasons why the C5 falls within the scope of this project and, further, the reasons why it is considered to be of high importance to this project.
Sincerely, SamBlob ( talk) 18:29, 18 December 2014 (UTC)
From my perspective,the thing with the C5 is not so much what it is, but more about how it was marketed, reviewed by the media and perceived by the public as an alternative form of motorised road transport for anyone. If it had been sold as a mere recumbent tricycle or as an electrically assisted pedal cycle, it probably would not have registered on the public consciousness in the way that it did. Mighty Antar ( talk) 19:49, 18 December 2014 (UTC)
Maybe some of You will apreciate this photostream. All pictures have compatible licenses, so You are free to upload the files to Commons if usefull.-- Coentor ( talk) 12:51, 30 December 2014 (UTC)
Greetings. Would one of our engineers please write a new article or add a section in an appropriate place explaining what a Banjo rear axle is and why and the reason it was (maybe still is) used. Its beyond my comprehension. Thanks in advance, Eddaido ( talk) 21:20, 30 December 2014 (UTC)
I've proposed a merger of Škoda Garde into Škoda Rapid (1984). Here's the discussion. – Cloverleaf II ( talk) 16:03, 7 January 2015 (UTC)
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Harej ( talk) 16:56, 14 January 2015 (UTC)
I've had to correct the bit about the Beta rust scandal about only Series 1 cars and saloons being affected. I was there at the time and can assure everyone that all models were affected and were scrapped - Series 11 cars, Coupes, HPE's and Spiders. I can vaguely recall a couple of Monte Carlo cars as well at the scrapyard but wouldn't put money on it! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.189.97.227 ( talk) 19:09, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
FYI, Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2015 January 14#Category:Liftbacks. OSX ( talk • contributions) 11:30, 15 January 2015 (UTC)
I found the following quote from a 1962 Australian publication at [ www.theavanti.net]
The Avanti comes in two basic models – the R1 which has a carburated V8 engine – and the R2 which uses the same engine boosted by a Paxton centrifugal supercharger. Official bhp and torque figures have not been released for either version, but judging from the car's performance it would be near 220 and 280 bhp. This takes the Avanti into the ranks of the world's fastest sportscars. With a 3.73 to 1 rear axle ratio and four-speed manual transmission, the R2 will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds and from 0 to 100 mph in 16.5 seconds. The standing quarter mile can be covered in less than 16 seconds. During special tests from a standing start along a 2.25 mile straight, an R2 Avanti, fitted with a 3.31 to 1 axle ratio, touched 171.1 mph. Only 60.8 seconds were required to cover the entire distance. The Avanti averaged 133.3 mph for the distance.
Can anyone verify if the car that achieved the 171.1 mph was a production version, and how, when and where the test was carried out. NealeFamily ( talk) 03:23, 1 February 2015 (UTC)
Casalingua ( talk · contribs) seems to edit Wikipedia for only one reason, to add citations and external links to Driventowrite.com. I can't find any previous discussion of this source. Is it considered reliable? -- Dennis Bratland ( talk) 16:42, 31 January 2015 (UTC)
Hi: I´ve just worked out how talkback operates. You will also notice I´ve extensively referenced the Peugeot 604, Citroen XM, Lancia Trevi and Lancia Kappa coupe as well as adding miscellaneous period references to old print media (magazines). Driventowrite seems to have some material worth referencing as well which is why I added it. Does anyone else know of a good survey of five-cylinder engines which is one artile DTW has which looked useful to me. casalingua — Preceding unsigned comment added by Casalingua ( talk • contribs) 13:12, 3 February 2015 (UTC)
There is a old discussion on merging MG Cars and MG Motor to create a combined history of the MG marque (see Talk:MG_Motor#Merger_proposal). Any further comments before I attempt to close the discussion? Warren ( talk) 22:58, 10 February 2015 (UTC)
The picture at right shows the lead image at Morris Oxford Farina as it currently exists. I contend that this is a picture of a landscape with a car in it somewhere. There are several photos of this model that are more suitable, including some that are elsewhere in the article.
I haven't found anything in WP:CARPIX that explicitly states that the car should be shown up close in the photograph, but I do remember this discussion: Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Automobiles/Archive 36#Which is the better image?. The current lead image reminds me very much of Image 3 from that discussion.
Any thoughts?
Sincerely, SamBlob ( talk) 23:47, 10 February 2015 (UTC)
Anyone fancy merging Daihatsu Materia/Toyota bB with Toyota bB... seems to be a lot of duplication but no idea which would be the lead model. Warren ( talk) 22:57, 27 January 2015 (UTC)
I'm not particularly sure how long this image has been the icon for this WikiProject (at least since the April 2008 upload date), but I was curious if anyone else would be interested in creating a new icon or suggesting an image for us to use. While I wouldn't say I am "sick" of looking at the Honda, I would say that a new icon might freshen things up a bit.
The S2000 image is a PNG, and there are few other car PNGs available. Those that are available are illustrations and not photos like the Honda (try these: boring but Ferrarish; Rolls-Royce Phantom III). I'm not even sure if icons such as this are bound by background transparency restrictions (seems pretty inane). Though if we found a pleasing image that garnered enough support, anything is possible regarding creating a derivative work with transparency and backgrounds.
The S2000 is a great photo, but perhaps we might find an image that depicts a more widely-popular or mid-century vehicle. This WikiProject is concerned with autos from the late 1800s-today, so maybe something "middle-of-the-road" could do rather than a recent car? And for the sake of discussion, does the icon even have to be a car? What about a truck or SUV?
I hope I'm not alone here, and I certainly welcome any discussion on the matter. Cheers -- Stratocaster27 t@lk 05:52, 19 December 2014 (UTC)
Mighty Antar ( talk) 18:24, 20 December 2014 (UTC)
When choosing icons, the number one criteria is simplicity. You need for the reader to look at a page, see an icon and with somewhat less than 3 wobbly brain cells recognise the core subject. Groups of cars works against that. Easily recognisable cars (eg Beetle and Model T) are also easier to recognise as cars - ie tha familiar is more recognisable. A single car that is well-known world-wide with all the background cropped away would be ideal. Stepho talk 07:59, 21 December 2014 (UTC)
I'm not quite sure why we are going out of our way to engage in a race to the bottom to find the most dreary looking car possible, but it seems like we are heading that way (if it counts, I pick the Toyota Camry (XV20) or Toyota Corolla (E110)—the 1990s were epic when it comes to sleep-inducing styling). Rather than trying to pick the car, I think we should be looking for a good photo first. It's all well and good so say "Ford Granada", but we need to actually have a quality image to work with to use that car. As it turn out there is a really good image of the Granada ( File:Granada 2.8PIC 0083.JPG) that could easily be converted into a car-only image with a white background. Basically, we need a car that is not white, the car needs to have minimal reflections and shadows on it because it looks really weird when you have "studio shot" style car on white background with reflections, and lastly there can't be much discernible background showing through the glasshouse of the vehicle. The Granada image meets all of these criteria.
However, another option, with a little more spice would be a German car. Such models meet the NPOV criterion in my opinion because they are widely sold—and sold globally—the styling tends to be relatively tame and copied by the other marques, and lastly, they are exciting cars within the realm of "mainstream". Audi would be the obvious brand for me because they have the blandest, most neutral styling. I found a great picture of an Audi A3 cabrio ( File:Audi A3 Cabrio 2013 (11210434484).jpg) that would meet the above image composition traits. It's yellow, so stands out; it is also a cabrio, yet based on a fairly mundane hatchback model and is reasonably affordable—so bridges the gap between dreary and exciting quite well.
Another option would be this Volkswagen Passat image ( File:2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat (3C) sedan (2011-07-17) 01.jpg). Again, some more thorough photoshopping would be beneficial to remove the rain droplets of the bonnet/hood.
Of these images, I feel that the Audi A3 and BMW 3 Series have the least editing potential when converted to sit on a white background.
Regards, OSX ( talk • contributions) 13:04, 21 December 2014 (UTC)
I agree that those saying the icon should primarily be identified as a car, and not as a specific model or a brand. But when I see the images suggested here above, I primarily see the brand. Maybe we should try to find images where the front of the car is not visible. A car viewed from the side or slightly from the rear doesn't usually show off its brand so obviously (with the Type 1 as a huge exception). It could be difficult to find a good photos though, since most car photos on Wikipedia have the front visible. Boivie ( talk) 07:59, 23 December 2014 (UTC)
I’ve skimmed across this discussion and here are my thoughts in response to the aforementioned and my preexisting notions.
The best thing I can think of is a blue Volkswagen Type 1 graphic, likely a left-facing profile view. I’m trying to think of it as an identity problem of the project and a user experience problem of design. The next best thing I can think of is to continue using what it already there. Grimmeh ( talk) 01:36, 11 February 2015 (UTC)
I am used to getting more depth of discussion regarding theory of operation from wikipedia pages, and found the muffler entry too sparse to be useful. I hope this page can get more attention from an experienced editor to better discuss the techniques used for various muffler designs. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 132.183.31.11 ( talk) 19:51, 14 February 2015 (UTC)
Should there be a official guideline for certain templates like the one listed on how they should look? Where the current, discontinued, and concept models are listed as well as categorized as car/pickup truck/etc. be acceptable? And should other stuff like engines, joint-ventures, and links to other websites be necessary? Seqqis ( talk) 07:46, 16 February 2015 (UTC)
Hi guys. This is to let you know that I just opened a discussion to rename the article Chevrolet Bolt to Chevrolet Bolt EV in the corrsponding talk ( see here). I thought some of you might be interested in participating in the discussion. Cheers.-- Mariordo ( talk) 19:14, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
Category:Gas station attendants has been proposed to be renamed to Category:Filling station attendants; for the discussion, see WP:CFDALL#Category:Gas station attendants -- 70.51.200.101 ( talk) 05:47, 20 February 2015 (UTC)
A request has been made to move Overhead valve to OHV engine. The discussion is here: Talk:Overhead valve#Requested move 26 February 2015. Sincerely, SamBlob ( talk) 17:15, 27 February 2015 (UTC)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta currently redirects to Alfa Romeo Giulietta (750/101). I think it should be made into a disambiguation page: none of the three generations of Giulietta can claim to be the primary topic. If there's some consensus I'll proceed. I'm also here to seek help, since presently there are a hundred Alfa Romeo Giulietta links that would have to be changed to Alfa Romeo Giulietta (750/101), possibly by using a bot. – Cloverleaf II ( talk) 09:23, 28 February 2015 (UTC)
Hello I have found a few articles which do not in their current referenced state meet WP:GNG and would like to bring it to the attention of members of this project. Mopar, Motorcraft and GM Certified Service, each of these divisions do warrant some sort of inclusion in Wikipedia, however in their current state they are in dire need of some help. At this point it may be best that they be merged into their parent company's article. Please help save these articles.- McMatter ( talk)/( contrib) 21:30, 28 February 2015 (UTC)
Hello, I have proposed the addition of some parameters to Template:Infobox automobile platform. Discussion here: Template talk:Infobox automobile platform#Proposal for additional parameters – Cloverleaf II ( talk) 09:38, 1 March 2015 (UTC)
I've proposed merging Vehicle brake in to Brake. Discussion is on Talk:Brake if you'd like to weigh in. Kendall-K1 ( talk) 00:14, 6 March 2015 (UTC)
We have an article on the 42-volt electrical system, do we have articles on standard 12v/14v system, the old standard 6V/8V systems, and the other versions? -- 65.94.43.89 ( talk) 05:53, 13 March 2015 (UTC)
An editor has asked for a discussion to address the redirect Gearing. Please participate in the redirect discussion if you have not already done so. -- 65.94.43.89 ( talk) 21:17, 21 March 2015 (UTC)
An easy way to crop images is to use the CropTool. It takes just seconds to crop the photo; the programme will then automatically upload the cropped file over the top of the original—very convenient. Further info: Commons:CropTool. OSX ( talk • contributions) 13:39, 22 March 2015 (UTC)
I'm just back from Cuba, where we hired a birding guide who drove a 1955 four-door Chevrolet Bel Air. We took a couple of shots of the exterior and a view of the dashboard from the front seat. The existing article seems quite well illustrated, so I'm not sure there is any value in uploading them. Any views?
It's a bit sad that the locals have to drive cars of that age due to the decades-long US embargo, but it does mean the streets have some wonderful old vehicles on them, alongside the Chinese trucks and buses Jimfbleak - talk to me? 14:15, 24 March 2015 (UTC)
Doorknob747 20:35, 19 March 2015 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Doorknob747 ( talk • contribs)
Supports DoorknobMhe thats just me. Doorknob747 ( talk) 14:04, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
Hi All
I wrote an article for the Tesla Model S manufacturing process, the manufacturing plant has a high level of automation and uses a lot of robots. As far as I know it's the first Wikipedia article about the manufacturing process of a consumer product. I'd very much appreciate someone who knows about cars looking at it.
Thanks
Mrjohncummings ( talk) 11:09, 3 April 2015 (UTC)
Can some one review my last two edits on https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Maserati_MC12#Successor
and
https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=LaFerrari#Maserati
Please. Thank you. Doorknob747 ( talk) 03:28, 5 April 2015 (UTC)
I don't really know anything about this one; I was uploading images from the Seattle Municipal Archives & ran across it. If anyone knows quite what it is, great! And if it's useful to illustrate anything that currently lacks an image, even better. - Jmabel | Talk 04:28, 13 April 2015 (UTC)
A Mitsubishi template has (in my eyes) been cluttered with waaaayy too many variations, seeing fit to include the "Galant VR-4" as a separate link and the like. A discussion is taking place here, but I feel that two editors with opposing viewpoints won't cut the mustard. Anyone care to peek? Mr.choppers | ✎ 21:12, 16 April 2015 (UTC)
Hi all, recently Cloverleaf II and I had an amicable and constructive debate about this topic thanks to edits to the Turin Auto Show contents, which are now better than ever before. It arose because of my changes from "Fiat" to "FIAT". Just like other brands, FIAT is, of course, an acronym (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino). My changes were not made out of any personal preference or first-hand experience (through Italian being my first language or having lived there, owned such a car and having acquaintances directly employed by the company in Turin) but because of the following:
All of this is no different, to say, BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke), which is never referred to or sold as a Bmw. It is no Audi or Ford (referring to other 4-letter brands). For completeness, some may refer to the following - Alfa, which is or was also an acronym (Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili) but if one traces its brand history, the loss of ALFA can be ultimately traced to FIAT's take-over in the 1980s and romanticized approach to a word, and another is SAAB (Svenska Aeroplan AB) that however never sold a vehicle branded or badged "Saab". If this/my position stands, then all relevant articles should be revised to state FIAT... the easy fix, like in the Turin Auto Show (which lead to the above amicable debate), is to use the format open double suare brackets Fiat Whatever|FIAT Whatever closed double square brackets with affected links but this is cumbersome and time consuming. Over to the rest for a say? The key point is needing to distinguish between corporate body and brand. CtrlXctrlV ( talk) 07:14, 6 April 2015 (UTC)
During the past two days, an anonymous user 74.83.71.74 ( talk) has been making numerous changes to significant number to the production and model years within a variety articles. Some are clearly wrong and appropriate experts of the particular models should carefully review and perform appropriate corrections. A further alert is that this contributor has taken on to name calling after I corrected their edits ( on talk page here) that were wrong. It would be advisable to add additional references for these to help prevent further drive by changes. Thanks! CZmarlin ( talk) 23:30, 19 April 2015 (UTC)
A to do list is a good way of telling other members of the project what work needs to be done to a article that is covered by this wikiproject. A good example of a to-do list box is here on this Wikiproject page : /info/en/?search=Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Anime_and_manga Doorknob747 ( talk) 13:40, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
With the recent launch of the 540C McLaren Cars' marketing strategy is fully unfolded—each of its cars is offered in touring (C), sport (S) and track-oriented (LT) models. I think to clear things up a bit we could adopt McLaren's official nomenclature, with the following page moves:
What do you think? Too corporate? – Cloverleaf II ( talk) 10:11, 21 April 2015 (UTC)
Teh mage above is labelled "Jackson/de Dion Wagonette Motorcar - Single Cylinder. Painted black with red trim. Wheels wooden spokes with rubber tyres. Starter handle at front beneath radiator leather seats. Headlamps are powered. Footplate 'R. Reynold Jackson & Co Ltd. 'The Jackson Car' London'."
Can anyone shed more light on the maker(s)? Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 11:13, 5 May 2015 (UTC)
I've opened a discussion at Talk:Hemi engine to move the page to Hemispherical combustion chamber. If you've anything to add, please step in! — Cloverleaf II ( talk) 17:11, 20 May 2015 (UTC)
A requested move discussion has been initiated for Hemi engine to be moved to Hemispherical combustion chamber. This page is of interest to this WikiProject and interested members may want to participate in the discussion here. — RMCD bot 22:30, 28 May 2015 (UTC)
A requested move discussion has been initiated for Pillar (car) to be moved to Pillar (automobile). This page is of interest to this WikiProject and interested members may want to participate in the discussion here. — RMCD bot 22:48, 28 May 2015 (UTC)
A requested move discussion has been initiated for Manganese Bronze Holdings to be moved to The London Taxi Company. This page is of interest to this WikiProject and interested members may want to participate in the discussion here. — RMCD bot 22:48, 28 May 2015 (UTC)
A requested move discussion has been initiated for Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co Ltd to be moved to BAIC Group. This page is of interest to this WikiProject and interested members may want to participate in the discussion here. — RMCD bot 23:04, 28 May 2015 (UTC)
Would someone please check the edits made in June by two new editors to the above. The most recent edits are by someone who might be changing articles randomly, but the edits to the above are at least plausible, although obviously in need of considerable attention. Rather than reverting it as unsourced, perhaps someone here might check and fix it. Johnuniq ( talk) 09:15, 4 June 2015 (UTC)