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Tesla Motors Club Conference 2016: Should We Go Straight to Autonomous Driving?
The big topic of discussion this year at the TMC Connect for the Tesla Motors Club was autonomous driving, including the semi-autonomous Tesla Autopilot. The term “autonomous” refers to a driverless car or self-driving car that is capable of navigating without human input. One of the guest speakers at the event, Annie Lien, has over 10 years of experience working... -
Tesla Motors Club Conference 2016: Sneak Peek on Testing Autopilot -- What Will the Future Hold?
"All eyes are on Autopilot now." This is the opening statement of guest speaker Lex Fridman during the TMC Connect event in Reno, Nevada hosted by Tesla Motors Club. Fridman is working as a postdoctoral associate at MIT and is currently researching computer vision applied to the detection and analysis of human behavior during naturalistic and semi-autonomous driving with his... -
Truck Camp in Style Like Dave!
Dave achieved his truck camping dream, you can too! Have you ever had a dream about your future and what you thought it would look like? Do you just want to ride off into the sunset in a truck with a truck camper on the back and visit all the sites you’ve been wanting to see? After two years... -
All You Need to Know About Trailer Wheel Bearings
It's finally summer! Time for an adventure! It’s officially summer! June 20th marked the first day of summer which means it’s time to come out of hibernation and go on some adventures! Before you take your trailer out, make sure your trailer is road ready to prevent trailer wheel bearing failure in the future. When your trailer sits in... -
The Subaru WRX Tows Racing Karts in Style!
Check out that awesome installation shot! We already know that the Subaru WRX is already a really cool car, but when you combine it with the strength and stealthy look of the Subaru WRX EcoHitch, it becomes superior to all other WRXs. NASIOC forum user DomozitoLK shared his experience of his Subaru WRX hitch installation as well as some... -
Take Your Jetta SportWagen to the Next Level with EcoHitch
Check out dubStrom's VW Jetta SportWagen EcoHitch What is the point of having a Jetta SportWagen if you can’t use it for sport adventures? Sure, it may be useful on dirt roads and have more hauling capacity with its hatchback rather than a traditional Jetta Sedan, but it still lacks the ability to haul bikes or larger items in... -
The Law for Tesla Model X is on your side and now available!
The Law for the Tesla Model X is now available! As the Tesla Model X continues to impress with its extended windshield, Gull wing doors and Auto Pilot technology, so does Torklift Central. We have created The Law which is a no drill, no modification removable front license plate bracket that is now compatible with Tesla’s Auto Pilot functionality and... -
A Winning Combo: EcoHitch and the 2015 Subaru WRX
Whether on or off-road the Subaru WRX tears up the off-beaten path and dares to take adventure to the next level. A popular choice for the rally circuit with its all-wheel drive gives the Subaru WRX the ability to stick to the track while maintaining power and control. It’s not surprising that owners of this feisty car would also like... -
Standing up to the Test of Time
In just 40 years, a small dream has turned into a multinational success. Torklift is proud to celebrate its 40th Anniversary and the contributions it has made to the aftermarket auto and RV industries. Torklift’s founder Jon Kay opened up a small welding and hitch shop in 1976, not knowing that it would be as successful as it is today... -
It’s Electric! The EcoHitch and Tesla Relationship
Look at that mustached genius Nikola Tesla Nikola Tesla was a genius inventor and engineer in the electrical field back in the late 1800’s. His name was solidified in history with his work on AC current and the Tesla Coil. However recently, when you hear the word ‘Tesla” it is not in regards to the man. It is...