Cars and Trucks Articles

Cars and Trucks | By Cheow Yu Yuan @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:06 AM

Why do you need to buy car accessories to compliment your car? Many people buy car accessories so as to make their car look great. Some of them buy car accessories to personalize and add some style to their cars. Whatever your reason may be for buying accessories, I believe that you absolutely enjoy the process of shopping for one. Most of the car accessories that are out in the market are expensive. If you are on a shoestring budget, you can consider starting off with buying some cheape... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Cheow Yu Yuan @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 4:55 AM

If you own a car and have been driving for quite some time, I am sure that you will be concerned with getting the best car accessories to complement your car. If you are to visit every store to look for car accessories, it will be a very tiring process for you. Well, you do not actually need to go shop hopping. Just go online and get your car accessories at the most competitive price! On the Internet, there are countless websites which offer wide selection of car accessories and auto part... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Peter Clark @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 1:54 AM

Are you getting killed by the price of gas? Has it become almost impossible to fill up your car without spending what you need to feed the kids tonight? What you need is to buy yourself a cheap smart car and get onto some cheap motoring, while giving yourself some parking options while you're at it. What is a smart car? A smart car is a tiny four wheeled car that originated in Europe in the mid 90s. It carries 2 people and is so short that it can, and was intended to, park nose or ta... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Phoenix Delray @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 9:53 PM

When you are about to embark on a long road trip (or even worse, when you are in the middle of it), having the check engine light come on can be a disastrous thing. In fact, having the check engine light come on in general usually leads to some pretty bad feelings. Fortunately, just because the check engine light is on does not always mean that you need to spend a ton of money on repairs. Sometimes, having the check engine light come on is not a big deal at all. If you are lucky, your che... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 6:40 PM

What simply can be more appealing than driving a convertible? Convertible sports cars, with their sleek and sophisticated looks, are much in demand in the market. For someone who is hoping to snag his own top down, here are some of the models he or she may want to consider: 1. 2005 BMW Z4 Sure, this baby is expensive - hey, it's a BMW - but its dynamics and features pretty much explain the price. This German sports car makes a statement as it speedily cruises along the highway... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Andrew Kryzak @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 3:51 PM

If you've ever looked into increasing your fuel economy, odds are you've seen a lot about running your car on water and gas. But how is it possible to run your car in this fashion? Aren't gas and water total opposites that don't do well when mixed? Wouldn't putting water into your engine make it stall and cause it to rust out? Well yes, if you just started injecting straight water into your engine that is what would happen. But that's not what we're doin... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 1:26 PM

When buying sports cars, the buyer must not only assess his needs and preferences, but more importantly, he must put everything in the context of his budget. Sports cars are generally priced not less than $15,000. However, there are some options available for buying cheaper but valuable sports cars. Auction An enthusiastic buyer may want to check out the local auctions that are held in his area. Some good sports cars can be bought cheaply in these auctions. However, the auction arena ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Martin Johnstone @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 10:39 AM

Thousands of people have modified their cars to include a small gadget that has reportedly increased gas mileage anywhere from 20% to %80. The technology involves usually a jar, water and a few connectors for your car that allow for what is called an "HHO Generator" to be installed. These HHO generators are very simple and the parts can be purchased from your local Home Depot or purchased prebuilt off the net. Generating gas (HHO) from water is a technology that has been arou... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Monday, 7th July 2008 @ 9:01 PM

When we talk about sports cars, we imagine models from Jaguar, Porsche, Chevrolet, Lexus, Cadillac and Pontiac. But sports cars can be custom-made too! Quality replicas, as most people call them, can pass for those really nifty sports cars parading along a ritzy street. What are the other things one needs to know about custom-built cars? Here they are: 1. Roadster or Coupe? Whether the driver wants his car to be roadster or coupe, companies that custom-build cars can adjust ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Catherine Harvey @ Monday, 7th July 2008 @ 8:49 PM

The mini was a very iconic car during the 60's and early seventies as well as selling strong up to the early 21 century (2000) when production finally ceased. It was then replaced by the new Mini Cooper. The Mini had many names during its long history, and it was marketed under the Austin name and the Morris name until Mini became its own right in 1969. The first car was produced in 1959 by the British Motor Company (BMC) its engines ranged from 850cc to 1275cc during its later years. <... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Michael Hickmon @ Monday, 7th July 2008 @ 1:12 PM

This is a hot topic right now with many of the persons that are adding HHO or Brown's Gas producing systems to their automobiles. In the discussion group at the water4gas member's forum area, an overwhelming number of answers have come from the many experimenters. Basically they are saying that the water vapor that emanates from the electrolyzer seems to clean the engine including the valves, pistons and other passages. I confirm that this seems to be the case with my vehicles ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Rodrigo Pocius @ Monday, 7th July 2008 @ 2:34 AM

Biofuels, simply put, are fuels that are derived from agricultural products. Biofuels are a renewable source of energy that can be used in many applications, from fueling your vehicle, to generating electricity and heating your home.Recently, biofuels have been attracting attention from various sectors. Biofuels are considered to be 'carbon-neutral', which simply means that the amount of carbon dioxide which is created when burned, is equal to the amount of carbon dioxide used during g... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Rodrigo Pocius @ Monday, 7th July 2008 @ 1:44 AM

Ethanol fuel is already here. Ethanol provides a viable alternative to rising Gasoline prices. In the U.S., ethanol is currently mixed with the Gasoline at the pump, offering higher octane value and a renewable supplement to Gas. Currently, the automobile industry is producing vehicles capable of burning a product known as 'E85' which is a mixture of 85% Ethanol and Gasoline. The ability to burn 100% Ethanol is not far off, and there are many kits available online which claim t... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Phoenix Delray @ Sunday, 6th July 2008 @ 3:44 PM

Contrary to popular belief, a good car maintenance routine does not start and end with biweekly visits to the car wash and a trip to Jiffy Lube every 3,000 miles or so. Instead, you should have a more hands on approach to basic car maintenance. You should regularly monitor everything from fluid levels to belts and hoses, basic car maintenance kind of stuff that you can easily do on your own without having to pay a mechanic a lot of money. Did you know that you should check your oil every ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Caleb Anderson @ Saturday, 5th July 2008 @ 5:45 PM

Auto parts are essential for every car to ensure more safety, especially during times of car break down. However, before making any auto part purchase, it is essential to ensure the essential parts you want to install in your car. Another thing that you need to consider is the price of those auto parts. No matter who fixes them, they need to be inexpensive and of a high quality. Most auto parts are costly. Nonetheless, if you have a warranty for your car, then you can easily cover those ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Laura Buckley @ Saturday, 5th July 2008 @ 5:29 PM

Ever wonder if you pay too much for your car insurance? Surprisingly most people feel that they do so you're not alone. Trying to decipher insurance can be confusing and some people feel a bit intimidated when it comes to looking at their policy. With so many options to insurance and policies on the market theses days how do you know for sure who to select and what type of coverage is actually best for you? Well first thing is first, in order to help you get the lowest rate possib... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Laura Buckley @ Saturday, 5th July 2008 @ 4:18 PM

Every driver on the road knows that having auto insurance is a necessity when you own a car and also it's the law. We all complain about having to pay for the insurance we carry for our vehicles yet feel comforted at the same time because we are protected financially in case of an accident. But with that said there a few ways you can reduce the financial burden of having to carry auto insurance policies for your car. One way to reduce your premium or keep that good driving record s... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Saturday, 5th July 2008 @ 2:39 PM

Gas prices have been growing increasingly higher for the past several years. Everybody wants to save money on gas especially now that the price has been rapidly increasing. One way to save gas is to increase gas mileage. Here are some tips on improving gas mileage. These tips will not only save on gas but will enable the car to last for a longer time: 1. It is very important to keep the car well maintained. The efficiency of the car will be greater and the performance of the car e... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Saturday, 5th July 2008 @ 2:33 PM

Searching for a quality luxury car will inevitably bring anyone to the rather apt adjective, 'exotic'. Exotic food or exotic beauty may be more clearly defined, but what really makes for an exotic sports car? Sleek and Elegant Design Part of what makes an exotic sports car is the vehicles streamlined, sleek, and smooth designs, all of which serve functional purposes to the overall performance of the car albeit being so highly aesthetically pleasing. Indeed, even ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Saturday, 5th July 2008 @ 2:30 PM

Given money to spend and a world of options when selecting a car, every car enthusiast goes for one option getting a sports car. In the world of sports cars, however, there stands the basic criteria of speed, speed, speed, and, well, speed. The fastest sports car according to various critics is the 1994 Dauer 962 LeMans, with acceleration speed of 2.6 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. The fastest Ferrari car is the 2002 Ferrari ENZO, and this one can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph at breakneck spee... more...