Cars and Trucks Articles
106: Car Accidents in the United States
There is a fatal car accident every 14 minutes here in the US, or about 40,000 per year. That means that by the time you drive 10 blocks, or 2 miles there is another wreck. So if you went to the grocery store to do a bit of shopping, there was probably at least one accident by the time you got to the store.
Automobile manufacturers are required
107: Declare Independence From Oil By Choosing A Hybrid
Energy is such a valuable part of our everyday lives but sometimes we are not as aware of it as we should be. Hybrid cars are excellent at conserving energy and not polluting the environment further with nauseous gases. It is estimated that a hybrid car can reduce in the area of ninety percent or more of smog pollution, as compared to the cleanest
108: Four Tips For Choosing a Limousine
Before you look for a limousine company it's in your best interest to consider what type of limo you need. There are varied types and designs available depending on the company you choose. Many have modern, up-to-date vehicles while others are still working with cars from a few years back. It all simply depends on what you want; to this effect, ask
109: Future of Hybrid Cars
There are many design concepts being considered for maximum public exposure and benefits on the drawing board of car designers today that look to the future hybrid car needs and considerations that will serve the public well in the course of the next century. Many of these hybrid car designers are taking past and proven sales performers and have be
110: Gas Prices Reach Record Heights
Big Oil is at it again, ladies and gentlemen. In California, many parts of America's largest state are already seeing prices north of $3 for a gallon of gasoline. And in the rest of these United States, prices are rising to match.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the average price of petrol in the lower 48 is now $2.50 per gallon. Already ana
111: History Of Car Hire%3B Model T To Sat-Nav
The introduction of the Ford Model T as the first mass produced car is closely linked with the car hire industry. A mere eight years after the first Ts rolled of the production line an enterprising Nebraskan businessman called Joes Saunders started a car hire firm with one car. The main focus of his business was the travelling salesman market, alth
112: How To Lease A Car The Right Way
Leasing can be very confusing and there is a bit of a paradox here. If you do it right leasing can save you a ton of money and allow you to drive a much nicer vehicle than you could otherwise afford, but done wrong it can cost you thousands!
The principle behind leasing is simple; you are simply renting the car just as if from Enterprise or Alam
113: Picking the Right Rental Car Company
Are you looking to hire a car for your next vacation or business trip? Remember to rent from a well-known outlet that offers a wide selection of models ranging from fuel-efficient compacts, up to roomy (but gas-guzzling) Sport Utility Vehicles. Check for comfort options like air conditioning, power steering and automatic transmission. Some rental a
114: Seat BeltsSafety On The Road
Volvo has the honor of being the first to implement seat belts in 1849. The first U.S. patent for automobile seat belts was issued to Edward J. Claghorn of New York, New York on February 10, 1885.
This patent was described as a Safety-Belt for tourists that was "designed to be applied to a the person, and provided with hooks and other attachmen
115: So Special Toyota
Welcome to Toyoland, a place where performance, styling, reliability, and joy seem to plaster a grin on just about everyone's face. Of course nobody ever walks here, as they are too busy driving their Toyotas everywhere... anywhere; they just can't seem to get enough. When is the last time you took the long way home for work because you wanted to?
116: The 2006 Ford Focus Is Here
The advertisements are showing it, the dealers are shouting about it, and everyone wants to see it for himself or herself. What's all the excitement? The 2006 Ford Focus has hit the dealer floors, and it's just as sharp, if not sharper than the 2005 Ford Focus. This little economical car gets an average of twenty-six miles per gallon in the city, a
117: The Alfa Romeo 147 Is A Small Car That Packs A Big Punch
Alfa Romeo has always been synonymous with Italian style and flair, and the Alfa Romeo 147 is certainly no exception.
The Alfa 147 is a small car that packs a big punch. It's a hatchback available in both three and five door models. The standard Alfa 147's Twin Spark 2.0 litre engine delivers 110 kw of power offering both impressive responsiven
118: Toyota Ohio s History In Hybrid Vehicles
Toyota has been researching and developing the hybrid system with the aim to achieve low emissions and to conserve energy for over 30 years.
Gas Turbine Hybrid Cars (S800/Century) In the 1970s, Toyota announced the gas turbine hybrid cars (S800/Century), based on a combination of gas turbine engine and electric motors, as one of our solutions to
119: Accidents Caused By Tire Tread Separation
Most tires made for the cars that we drive today are steel belted radial tires. The most common defect in steel belted radial tires is tire tread separation. When you add these two facts together, you find that the most common tire defect on the cars we drive is tire tread separation, which can have dangerous and devastating effects for the driver
120: Acura in Review
Acura cars have not been around for very long, but in their short time of existence they have created a name and customer base that can best be described as loyal. Following the successful ventures of Honda, Acura was developed as a line of luxury Japanese vehicles; which was a first for a Japanese car manufacturer. Acura had to overcome the common
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