Cars and Trucks Articles

Cars and Trucks | By Phoenix Delray @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 11:28 PM

VW parts are so much easier to find these days, with the introduction of the Internet and e stores. VW parts are necessary when you want to upgrade your VWs performance or replace worn or broken parts on your Volkswagen. With the right VW parts you can do the repairs yourself, saving you a lot of time and money. One of the easiest ways to save money on VW parts is to buy the parts that you need from e stores online. Before buying the parts online, you should become familiar with how... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Phoenix Delray @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 11:19 PM

Parts that you need to restore your old Volkswagen might not be as difficult to find as you may think. If you are into restoring Volkswagens, the cars that are so classic and now so rare are extremely difficult to find Volkswagen parts for. The Beetle, The Bus, and The Thing are just a few examples of cars that youd need replacement Volkswagen parts for. One of the things that Volkswagen parts are needed for is to help deal with rust. Rust is a nightmare on an old car. Of course, on... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 10:02 PM

Car whether it is there to merely serve your transportation needs or whether it is there to fulfill your desire of zooming down the streets in style, all cars have one part that determines its performance. Yes, we all know that is the engine. Although engines differ from car to car based on the make and detailed specification, but it is the "heart" of the car. Unless it works better, you will never get the driving pleasure that you are expecting from your cruising machine! However... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 9:26 PM

With the rising gas prices and car manufacturer's fighting amongst themselves to give the customer's the offer that they can't resist free gas for a year, the ones who are already on the road or those who are wondering what happens after the one year is over, here are some tips that may help you improve your car's performance and help in saving you some dollars at the gas station. These are simple, easy to follow ways that once you ad to your routine, you won't even noti... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 9:25 PM

If you want to replace your old tires or buy new tires for your vehicle, one sure shot way of knowing exactly the type of tire your vehicle would need is by deciphering the sidewall code. Let's read each code in details. First up are the markings on tire size. (Example: P195/60R15 87Q) P stands for Passenger. You may find other abbreviations in place of P, for example: LT for Light Truck and T for Temporary/Spare tire. 195 stands for the width of the tire in mil... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 9:23 PM

Today as more and more non-renewable energy sources are getting exhausted across the world, people are veering towards ways of saving energy and using alternate energy resources. Hybrid cars that can run on two or more energy source for example, gasoline, electricity, hydrogen, etc. are an attempt towards saving energy. Hybrid cars as a result are generally designed to save energy from its engines to its tires. Most hybrid cars available today run on low-rolling resistance tires. What are... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 9:22 PM

The iron chains hugged the tires as the cars drove over knee-deep snow in Rocky IV as Rocky went to Russia to avenge his friend's death in the boxing ring. The chains cut through the snow giving the car the necessary grip to move forward. We may not give much importance to the car tires while we spend a lot of time thinking about the mileage, safety features and the make, but the fact remains that the tires grip the road on which you vehicle runs and the type of car tire, its qualit... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 9:20 PM

Quality car tires can increase your safety on the road by many times. It can also save you a lot if you take care that you are using car tires in the right conditions since good and well-maintained tires will give you better mileage that any other. Let's look at some of the important tips on how to maintain the four wheels of your vehicle and take care of those, so that the wheels last long in good conditions. Always maintain the correct tire pressure for your car wheels. You ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Everette Jamison @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 7:14 PM

Auto repairs usually come at the worst time and always carry a cost that we'd rather avoid. When major parts in your vehicle need to be replaced, that cost can be significant. For example, if your car's transmission fails, it can cost $1,500 or more for a new one. The repair shop to which you've taken your car will give you three options: a rebuilt transmission, a remanufactured unit, or a used transmission. In this article, we'll help you understand what each of these terms ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Mike Trudel @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 6:48 PM

Recent innovations in automotive engineering have produced active safety systems ranging from side alert, often called blind spot warning, to adaptive cruise control, to collision detection and warning. What this means to the average consumer will change over time as these products become increasingly available. What this means to the automotive engineer is increased attention to safe technology. Many impressive innovations beyond the now customary car navigation system have existed - an... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Everette Jamison @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 6:43 PM

There is a massive market for used car parts that is supported by millions of car owners. New replacement parts are often expensive and unnecessary. A lot of people opt to save money and buy used parts from a number of convenient sources. Below, we'll provide you with an overview of 5 places from which you can buy used auto parts at a discount. Swap Meets Swap meets are a great place to find parts because vendors are usually open to negotiating prices. You'll find some ve... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Joshua Ferris @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 3:55 PM

The 2010 Mazda 3 is no stranger to the automotive press with dozens of spy shots popping up over the past few months and speculative renderings coming from all around the world. Because the Mazda 3 is Mazda's top selling vehicle in the U.S. it's not hard to see why it is drawing in so much excitement surrounding its unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The redesign couldn't come up at a better time for Mazda when, even in the midst of a languishing economy, t... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Bruce Rama @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 10:01 AM

Growing global economies are placing an increasing strain on the producers of oil. As markets that had previously not been as well developed as western economies begin to improve, the oil producing countries will be battling to keep up with demand. The International Energy Agency predicts that global oil supplies could become "extremely tight" within five years. Our access to a resource that we had taken for granted for so long, will be increasingly reduced. Rapid growing use o... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Richard Cowley @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 6:02 AM

Awhile ago, I bumped into a friend, who has since retired from his government job. He and I are both car fanatics, and as I spoke with him, I noticed there was something a bit different about him. Perhaps it might have been the spring in his step or the positive tone in his voice and the sparkle in his eyes that I noticed when we began to talk about our passions, which are cars. So I asked him jokingly, I know you enjoy talking about cars but from that big smile on your face and the twinkle i... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Everette Jamison @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 5:21 AM

Buying new parts for your car can easily bust your budget. Plus, new parts are often out of stock and must be ordered directly from the manufacturer. Unless you're willing to pay a hefty premium or wait patiently while the repair shop orders and receives your part, used car parts may be a better solution. Of course, buying used parts isn't without its potential pitfalls. There are certain guidelines to observe to make sure that the part you purchase will suit your needs. In this articl... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Phoenix Delray @ Tuesday, 30th September 2008 @ 5:05 AM

I had said that when they come out with an electric car with pickup like a sports car, I would be the first one in my neighborhood to buy one. Guess what, this scenario is now a reality. The amazing new Tesla is a sexy machine with the dream ability to run totally on electric batteries. I guess Ill have to hold onto my Toyota Camry Hybrid a little while longer, though. The new technology is still quite pricey with only the rich and famous able to support the six figure price tag. But th... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Phoenix Delray @ Monday, 29th September 2008 @ 9:31 PM

The common person often wonders how much it would cost him to own one of the primo exotic cars that are often showcased in luxury car shows. Neither Suzuki nor Toyota make the list of most expensive exotic cars, so who does? Here is a list of the top ten most expensive exotic cars ever. #10: The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. With a price tag of around $255,000, this beauty has been manufactured by Aston Martin since 2001. Despite its relatively short life so far in the industry, this ex... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Ray Baker @ Monday, 29th September 2008 @ 9:21 PM

You might have every reason to suspect that your spouse is cheating; are they always late back from work, making regular out-of-town business trips, staying out late with friends, or just behaving stranger than normal? All these things might be a sign that they are cheating, but equally they could be genuine excuses and maybe you are just being slightly paranoid. It happens to all of us at some stage. In days gone by you could either follow your spouse yourself to see what they are up to,... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Mike Trudel @ Monday, 29th September 2008 @ 8:46 PM

It turns out all those fancy automotive safety devices cannot only help save lives, they can also save cash. According to The Economic Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, roughly $230.6 billion was exhausted on motor vehicle crashes in 2000 in the U.S. Nearly 42 thousand people perished that year, and 28 million vehicles were damaged. The same government report also revealed that 5.3 million individuals suffered non-fatal injuries, 39% of all traffic-related deaths were attributed to alco... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Mike Trudel @ Monday, 29th September 2008 @ 8:36 PM

It wasn't long ago when safety belts were a new innovation in automotive technology. Simply understanding that restraining individuals in their vehicles during a crash could assist in saving their lives was a major discovery. Today, new breakthroughs are being made in automotive technology. Now there's everything from airbags to pre-crash mitigation systems, and some of these systems require little if any effort on the part of passengers or drivers to function. Side curtain air... more...