If there is a paradox that meanders through automobile vehicle owners whether it is owners of cars, trucks or S.U.V.s is that most owners and purchasers tend to short change their vehicles finish and final shiny finish and presentation. This absurdity is usually two fold: either the enthusiast loses patience, is lazy or simply runs out of money. However according to automotive industry expert Riteway Strokon Presentation and Appearance is Everything Presentation, Pres…
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.
Toyota Is Hot In Us And Japan
Major car manufacturer Toyota has produced car models that have consistently ranked high in both the US and Japan market, specifically with regard to the Toyota Camry and the remodeled Toyota Corolla.
Toyota Trucks
You may have noticed that the truck market has become very hot lately. It seems that you dont have to have construction type jobs to own a truck these days. In the past foreign trucks struggled with quality issues. Now a days all manufacturers have stepped up in quality and have produced their own profitable truck market segment.
Truck Parts Are in the Eye of the Beholder
In the performance parts industry, people tend to use the words parts and accessories interchangeably, while others see a difference. So whats the difference, for example, between truck parts and truck accessories if many of them serve the same basic function? It depends on who you ask.
Undercoating Your Own Car
Undercoating stops and prevents rust and keeps your car looking great. Its recommended for those planning on keeping their vehicle more than a couple of years It is a thrifty job in two ways.
Pets And Cars: Protecting Both (From Each Other)
We love our pets. We love our cars. And we love to put our pets in our cars and take them with us to the park, to the beach, on vacation.
Playing It Safe: What You Should Know About Vehicle Safety
Car safety is much more than just airbags. Most people envision a safe vehicle as one that performs well in those ever-popular crash test dummy commercials. But in reality, it’s much more than that.
Prevent Costly Damage To Your SUV’s Cooling System
A cars cooling system always has a tough time doing the job it has that it was designed to do carry off excess engine heat.
Safe Vehicles, Safer Passengers?
With all the upgrades to passenger vehicles in recent years you’d think the number of injury accidents would be on the decline. Most vehicle manufacturers have included both active and passive safety features to their cars in an effort to make them safer. For example, Nissan offers pipe-style steel side-door guard beams to absorb the impact of a side collision and Isuzu offers head-curtain side-impact air bags. Many vehicles also offer active safety features in an effort to h…
Compact Hybrid Or Roomy Big Engine
There is a lot to compromise and consider when buying a hybrid car. A hybrid can cost $2,000 to $10,000 more than a comparable conventional vehicle. It is well known that to help with this initial cost, and to encourage people to buy hybrids, the Government offers incentives and tax breaks. There are standards for which hybrid cars have to qualify just for you to get a tax deduction including averaging at least 45 miles per gallon and complying with higher emission standards….