Andy Y
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There’s a lot of chatter going on about the new 2009 Smart Car models and pricing, which are now in production in Hambach, France. While I see an increasing number of Smart Cars on the road, especially popular in a challenging parking city like San Francisco, I haven’t yet gone behind the wheel.
There’s a lot of chatter going on about the new 2009 Smart Car models and pricing, which are now in production in Hambach, France. While I see an increasing number of Smart Cars on the road, especially popular in a challenging parking city like San Francisco, I haven’t yet gone behind the wheel.
Today, the Internet is alight with information and speculation about investment in Air Cars, or cars running on compressed air as fuel. You can see details in Carol Bengle Gilbert's article.
Today, the Internet is alight with information and speculation about investment in Air Cars, or cars running on compressed air as fuel. You can see details in Carol Bengle Gilbert's article.
It's all over the Internet this morning: General Motors had another astoundingly bad quarter and continues to hemorrhage cash. You can read about it in Autoblog or in the New York Times.
It's all over the Internet this morning: General Motors had another astoundingly bad quarter and continues to hemorrhage cash. You can read about it in Autoblog or in the New York Times.
I ran across an article today on Autospies.com that discussed a recent announcement from BMW of North America regarding turbo-lag problems with the twin-turbocharged inline six cylinder motor that currently powers the acclaimed 335i, among many other new BMWs.
I ran across an article today on Autospies.com that discussed a recent announcement from BMW of North America regarding turbo-lag problems with the twin-turbocharged inline six cylinder motor that currently powers the acclaimed 335i, among many other new BMWs.
I believe the biggest point of confusion that motorists who own modern vehicles encounter besides the Check Engine Light is whether or not they need a "tune up". A quick search of any automotive repair help forum or catch-all answer solution like Yahoo Answers will reveal any number of owners asking whether their car needs to be tuned up, what happens during a tune up, and how much it should cost.
I believe the biggest point of confusion that motorists who own modern vehicles encounter besides the Check Engine Light is whether or not they need a "tune up". A quick search of any automotive repair help forum or catch-all answer solution like Yahoo Answers will reveal any number of owners asking whether their car needs to be tuned up, what happens during a tune up, and how much it should cost.
Today is Black Monday (also known as Cyber Monday). What does this mean? Well, there are loads of post-Thanksgiving deals and savings out there to be found on the Internet.
Today is Black Monday (also known as Cyber Monday). What does this mean? Well, there are loads of post-Thanksgiving deals and savings out there to be found on the Internet.
Car & Driver recently published its list of the top 10 fastest cars of 2008. Once again, my comfortable sedan did not make the list unfortunately! All of the winners can run quarter miles in less than 11 seconds and can go from 0-60mph in less than 3.
Car & Driver recently published its list of the top 10 fastest cars of 2008. Once again, my comfortable sedan did not make the list unfortunately! All of the winners can run quarter miles in less than 11 seconds and can go from 0-60mph in less than 3.
Aftermarket News is reporting today that the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) is voicing strong opposition to creating a nationwide “Cash for Clunkers” program, which lawmakers may be considering as part of any upcoming federal economic stimulus plan. In California, we're familiar with "Cash for Clunkers" programs, in which the State uses tax dollars to purchase older cars from owners, and then destroys the vehicles.
Aftermarket News is reporting today that the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) is voicing strong opposition to creating a nationwide “Cash for Clunkers” program, which lawmakers may be considering as part of any upcoming federal economic stimulus plan. In California, we're familiar with "Cash for Clunkers" programs, in which the State uses tax dollars to purchase older cars from owners, and then destroys the vehicles.
Fisker Automotive's public relations machine has been busy during the Detroit Auto Show, as Fisker unveiled the production-ready Karma. The Karma is a staggering achievement if it ultimately lives up to the numbers that Fisker has released.
Fisker Automotive's public relations machine has been busy during the Detroit Auto Show, as Fisker unveiled the production-ready Karma. The Karma is a staggering achievement if it ultimately lives up to the numbers that Fisker has released.
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump provides supplemental brake fluid pressure (in addition to the pressure created when the driver applies the brakes) necessary to operate the ABS system. .
Brake caliper pins attach the brake caliper to the caliper bracket on each equipped wheel. Using the pins as the form of attachment allows the caliper to “float” along the bracket, allowing even and accurate braking effort and wear.
Brake caliper pins attach the brake caliper to the caliper bracket on each equipped wheel. Using the pins as the form of attachment allows the caliper to “float” along the bracket, allowing even and accurate braking effort and wear.
The mechanical brake pad wear sensors are small metal tabs on the backing plate of a brake pad. They are designed to contact the brake rotor surface and make a squealing or scraping noise when the brake pads have worn down to the point of needing replacement.
The mechanical brake pad wear sensors are small metal tabs on the backing plate of a brake pad. They are designed to contact the brake rotor surface and make a squealing or scraping noise when the brake pads have worn down to the point of needing replacement.
The electrical brake pad wear sensors are attached to (or part of) the brake pads. They will trigger a warning on the instrument cluster when the brake pads have worn down to the point of needing replacement.
The electrical brake pad wear sensors are attached to (or part of) the brake pads. They will trigger a warning on the instrument cluster when the brake pads have worn down to the point of needing replacement.
A clutch assembly is typically a friction disc that rides on the transmission input shaft and a spring loaded pressure plate that squeezes the friction disc to the flywheel to engage the engine to the transmission. When the pressure plate is released, the clutch assembly is disengaged and the friction disc and flywheel can rotate independently.
A clutch assembly is typically a friction disc that rides on the transmission input shaft and a spring loaded pressure plate that squeezes the friction disc to the flywheel to engage the engine to the transmission. When the pressure plate is released, the clutch assembly is disengaged and the friction disc and flywheel can rotate independently.
Manual transmissions, or stick-shift/standard transmissions, are equipped with a clutch pedal that the driver presses to disengage the clutch. The clutch pedal, then, must be connected to the clutch by some system of components.
Manual transmissions, or stick-shift/standard transmissions, are equipped with a clutch pedal that the driver presses to disengage the clutch. The clutch pedal, then, must be connected to the clutch by some system of components.