Archive for January, 2009

What To Look For In A Second Hand Car

With the economy the way it is these days, people are opting for used vehicles as a more cost effective alternative to a new car. Unfortunately, if you don’t know what to look for in a used car, you are more likely to end up spending even more money in the long run. [...]

Protect Your Vehicle at the Mall - Tips to Prevent Parking Lot Theft

Parking lots are a driver’s nightmare: from chaotic drivers and too-small stalls to unpredictable pedestrians, parking lots must be carefully negotiated to protect you and your vehicle from accidents. Once the car is safely parked however, we often assume is it safe until we return and rarely give thought to yet another parking [...]

The Difference Between Electric Bikes and Engine Powered Bikes

An electric bike can easily be confused with other vehicles like scooters or motorcycles. However, they are not at all the same thing. Many people opt to use an electric bike so that they can get around easy without having to rely on a car. There are many rules involved with riding an [...]

Best Years For Used Motorcycles

There are plenty of reasons to opt for a used motorcycle when you are looking to buy. The newer models might not have that classic look that you want, or you might prefer to have something a little cheaper than a brand new bike. That being said, there are some years for motorcycles [...]

The New Kia: Soul From Seoul

The first thing that strikes you about the Kia Soul is the way it looks like a child’s toy that has been designed by a hyperactive, caffeine-addicted, Attention Deficit Disorder sufferer. The thinking behind the aesthetic design is obviously Kia’s attempt to shake of the drab and cheap impression that many people have [...]

The Top 5 Oddball Lorry News Stories of 2008

Ask the vast majority of lorry drivers and owner operators if the year has been kind to them, and they’ll most likely laugh. Spiralling fuel costs, extra legislation and low emission zones have made the life of the road haulage driver even more stressful than before. So when looking through the haulage news [...]

New Trends and Styles in Motorcycle Helmets

To the everyday man, a motorcycle is all about speed. The adrenaline rush experienced while going full throttle headily- there is nothing like it. Have you thought of a helmet then? Probably not.
Granted you might be confident as a rider, and well-trained as well, but road safety measures do not exist for nothing. [...]

Using Diesel Fuel For Gas Mileage

Many people prefer using an additive to their fuel tank which helps to keep a better running engine. When many people found out that regular gas and premium gas both give the same performance level energy wise they decided to go with the regular gas. Regular gas cost less than premium and you [...]

New Ford Fiesta – One World One Vision

Ford launched the Fiesta way back in 1976 to an expectant nation. Announcing it as “Ford’s New Baby” this was the year in which we were experiencing our driest summer on record and punk was sweeping the nation.
Thirty-two years later an incredible 12 million Fiestas have been sold making them about as common [...]

Save on Gas With Your SUV and Truck

The economy being in such a downward spiral all of us our feeling the pinch at the pumps when it comes to filling up our larger vehicles. Many people trade the larger vehicle for a smaller one in order to save on the cost of gas but that does not always work for [...]