The 2008 Arizona International Auto Show is one of the most anticipated auto shows for car enthusiasts, but it’s also a big gold star on the calendars of car dealers all over Arizona. Held November 22 25, over Thanksgiving weekend at the Phoenix Convention Center on North Third Street, thousands are expected to turn out to get a glimpse of what’s brand new for 2008.
Urban Sprawl: Cerritos, California’s Plan To Come Out Ahead
While “urban sprawl” and “smart growth” seem to be key phrases in the news these daysespecially among politicians and environmentalists, the truth is “smart growth” can only happen when there is a plan in place to grow. “Smart growth” is not a reaction to a housing boom. Neither is it a way to boost a city’s economy as it begins to slide into a slump. Truly smart growth is a new city’s plan to, over years, accommodate more people and businesses, without comprising its natur…
Vehicle Safety: Everyone’s Responsibility
Most of us can look back and note how different things were back when we were growing up than they are now. We live in a cautious world, teeming with negligence lawsuits, tougher regulations for manufacturers, and precautionary recalls. Seatbelt laws are common. Diving boards have been outlawed in several states. Children now have to be strapped into child car seats until they’re seven years old in some states.
What Every Driver Should Know About Tires
Underinflation of tires, according to studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is the leading cause of tire failure and, therefore, tire-related automotive accidents. In short, keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure is integral for the safety or yourself, your passengers, and other drivers on the road.
The Best SUVs Under $20,000
Looking for a Midsize SUV but want to stay on a budget? No problem! Who said SUVs have to be a drain on your pocketbook? We don’t think so. To prove our theory, we decided to look at available Sport Utility Vehicles that can hold their own against other top-selling SUVs, but can also be as easy on your finances as the payment for a mid-size car.
The Brief History Of The Sport Utility Vehicle
Most of us are familiar with the birth of the automobile and Henry Ford’s Model “T,” but we often overlook the creation of one of the most popular vehicles on the road: the SUV. As time marches on, so does everything else and at one point the need for a larger, more rugged vehicle emerged paving the way for all the SUVs on the road at this very moment.
The Ford Edsel : An Auto Industry Disaster In Car Design And Automobile Marketing
. To call a car or any product an Edsel is to provide the worst of insults. The Edsel was a car designed and manufactured by the Ford Motor Company of Dearborn in the late 1950s. 157, 1958, 1959 to be exact. The debacle of the Edsel was both one of the most spectacular and worst failures to befall the vibrant American automobile industry of that day. To call a car or any product an Edsel is to provide the worst of insults.
The Power Of Your Car: What The Japanese Know And We Don’t
Picture this. Five days a week, you get into your car, ready for the hour long commute to work, school, the café your sister insists has the best breakfast. You turn on the radio, plug in your cell phone to recharge the battery, plug your Bluetooth into the second outlet on the console, adjust your ipod on the dash, and decide you’re ready to go. Sound familiar? With commute times of U.S. drivers on the rise since ABC News reported in 2005 that 220 million Americans spend an …
Twenty Years Of Isuzu: A History Of Excellence
We are the culmination of our experiences, and the same is true for companies. Companies, like people, seem to have a life of their own.
Mountain Biking 101: What You Need To Fall In Love With This Sport
Summer’s just around the corner and that means all kinds of outdoor fun! This season, why not commit to trying something new? Mountain and trail biking! A great form of exercise for all levels, mountain and trail biking is a terrific way to get out and enjoy all that nature offers.
Nerf Bars And Truck Side Steps – One Leg Up On the Others With 5 Main Features
Step right up and discover why you can improve the looks, perfromance and functionality of your truck with nerf bars, running boards and side tubes on the web. Included is a list of Do’s and don’ts regarding truck care.
Now Is The Time To Spruce Up That SUV – Save Cash
It may be time to spruce up your truck, car or SUV. Perhaps the bird droppings this summer and fall have been hard on your SUVs finish. Perhaps you wish to youre your car. Or perhaps you are tired of the colour and just want a change of scenery. It is true that automotive vehicle painting can be quite expensive if you want to have a really great and proper paint job done. Sure there are third party get it out the door shops but is that what you want. It would be as if your…