One neat trick: The right-side passenger door can hinge conventionally or backward, so people getting into the back of the car have easier access.

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The hinge itself is comprised of three pieces: one on either side of the tablet, and one tucked underneath the stand. (Yes, these are custom-made, too.) Of these, two control the feel of the kickstand, while the other enables that smooth clicking sound -- a pert "click" assuring users that yes, they're using the stand correctly and no, they haven't broken it.

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Its dihedral doors open on one hinge, slanting upward for ease of ingress, and the massive side vents sitting on the rear wheels telegraph sheer speed from meters away.

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