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The History of the Hybrid Car: An Evolution for the Future
Due to the demand of having a car wherein everyone can consume less fuel and will not contribute to the air pollution, the hybrid car was finally created to meet this end. And due to the rapid advancements in the gasoline engine, the hybrid car has become extremely popular. A hybrid car is a means of [...]
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DETROIT (Reuters) - The tough U.S. fuel economy standards announced by President Barack Obama on Tuesday represents a bonanza for companies that supply hybrid technology and other gas-conserving components needed to meet the new benchmarks. Potential winners range from established suppliers such as BorgWarner Inc, Honeywell International Inc and Johnson Controls Inc to battery makers such [...]
With the economy in a downward spiral, people are looking to save money wherever they can. Not long ago, it seemed hybrid automobiles were the answer to spending less on gas and driving further on each tank. But there are simple ways to get better fuel economy from your current vehicle without having to buy [...]
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- Older cars should also be "exercised" regularly by opening up the throttle on the highway and letting the car breathe. After warming up the engine, take the car up to 50 or 60 miles per hour, and keep it there for several miles. The workout will prevent staleness in the car's mechanics and alert you to any problems that could have developed while the car sat dormant. "You have a lot of gaskets in the motor and the transmission in the rear end, so if it's not warmed up, driven to proper temperatures ... what happens is those gaskets contract," Begley says. "When they contract, then you're getting transmission leaks, engine oil pan leaks, intake manifold leaks, exhaust leaks, everything." On the exterior, replacing headlights and even side panels will give the car a new look without requiring too much outlay. Headlights cost several hundred dollars plus labor (checking your owner's manual could save some money here; some models have lights that are relatively easy to replace yourself). And while it can cost $1,500 to replace a dented or scratched side panel, it's cheaper than buying a new car and looks much better than trying to "fix" it with spray paint and Bondo. The cost of general maintenance and fixing small dents or cracks may feel like unnecessary expenditures. But if you do each thing right the first time, the car will run for years to come, saving thousands over the long haul. #
- Pretty self-explanatory isn’t it? It’s a stereo system in a car, you say. Whoa, hold your horses, it’s not that simple. Although some people like to put home stereos in their cars and vans (out of dire need for some sounds), sometimes it just doesn’t work. Yeah, maybe before it could’ve worked just fine, all you needed was radio and a cassette player (or 8 tracks, for the inner dinosaur in you) so sure, lug those big box speakers into the back seat and you’ll be blaring down the highway. But nowadays there are things like cd players and mp3 players and your popup LCD panels and all that techie knickknack you’d think they’d like to build a home theater system right smack on the console of your van. If you don’t know anything about these things but would like to have some sounds in your car anyway, here are some things to know about a car stereo. (more...) #
- Jaguar’s replacement for the S-Type sedan will be a test of the marketing ability of new owner Tata Motors, which bought the model in 2008 from Ford Motor Company. Designed under Ford management, the XF has gotten positive reviews. It features new styling, a stiffer platform, suspension pieces from the XK and much improved handling. Standard is a 300-hp 4.2-liter V-8, while optional supercharging brings a 420-hp rating and sub-5 second 0-60 capability. Inside, the word new is again in abundance with new instrumentation, luxury appointments and a general ambience aimed at the younger driver, something Jaguar would like to extend its appeal to. XF has been available since last March after Chicago Auto Show visitors got a preview at the 2008 event. #
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