Archive for October, 2008

The Automobile of the Future

Scientists are increasingly concerned about both the long and short-term effects of air pollution.
The short-term effects include eye, nose and throat irritations, headaches, nausea, and respiratory infections. Among the long term illnesses related to air pollution are lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease.
Air pollution is not new. In 1273 King Edward 1 enacted [...]

America Falls in Love With Smart

USA Today called it a “Breadbox on Wheels.” Its eight foot, eight inch length will fit head-on to the curb in a parking space. It lacks a hood and a trunk. It’s quirky! It’s eccentric! It’s cool! But it’s a car that is rapidly gaining a following in a nation noted for super [...]

The Tank

The tank is one of the most recognizable military fighting vehicles used across the world today. It is usually painted in camouflage to match its environmental surroundings. A tank is a tracked vehicle, encased in armor that has a gun turret and room for up to five people in some models. The tank [...]

Tractor Trailers

Tractor trailers are the backbone of the United States commercial industry. If there are no tractor trailers on the road then manufacturing numbers and shipping numbers have declined drastically. Tractor trailers transport goods from point to point across the country. They travel in the middle of the day, in the morning and in [...]

What Exactly is a Cult Car?

A Supreme Court Judge once made a statement to the effect that while he could not define porn, he knew it when he saw it. And the cult car shares this attribute. Forbes can designate the top ten cult cars of the time but what is a cult car? Why are these cars [...]

Belt-Alternator-Starter Hybrid Systems Are No Longer a Dream

When you pull your car or truck into a gas station these days, “going green” takes on several meanings, depending on your point of view. For one thing, as the cost of gasoline continues to inch higher, the larger amounts of green stuff leaving your wallet has an immediate impact. But that’s not [...]

Bumper Repair is Easy!

Why are you putting off auto body repairs on your vehicle? You really don’t have to since auto body repairs can be affordable and time efficient. One repair that is easily completed on your vehicle is bumper repair. Bumper repair is an easy repair and will not cost you too much out of [...]

Hybrids Just Might Save the Day–And Your Morning Commute

“Yeah, I’ve thought about buying a hybrid car,” said Stephanie. “Especially with the gas prices. But, they confuse me. I’ve heard there are a bunch of types, and I’m not sure which brand gets what kind of mileage or how they’re supposed to work or…I mean, I don’t want to get stuck on [...]

How to Save Lots of Money on Gas With a Card

Most people are not fond of spending a lot of money on gas for their vehicle. If you are one like them then there is a way to save money at the pump station without having to trade your SUV for a more fuel efficient car or changing your driving habits. So how [...]

Automotive Labels

Many automotive businesses can benefit from labels or decals. Also some business can market their business with automotive decals. There are so many options that you can choose from. They will increase your market or provide return customers. If you need a few ideas, keep reading and you’ll see just a few of [...]