Disadvantages of Hybrid Car, Think Before Buying
A recent study by NADAguides revealed that only a handful of Hybrid Cars at present make sound financial sense, and only for some of those considering to buy the automobiles due to rising gas prices.
The advantages and disadvantages of hybrids have been debated for long. The following are 11 opinions against the hybrids, which [...]
Future Trends in Automobile and Car Industry
The automotive industry is operating in an acute transition mode, thanks to the economic, technological, political,.etc influences. And while car manufacturers administer their own tweaks to their products, OEM’s and auto part manufacturers would have to deal with their own set of challenges to adapt.
Several, emerging trends in the automotive engineering are evident as highlighted [...]
Honda The Most Valued Car Maker in Japan
Amidst speculations of how the Wall Street could weigh on the automotive industry sales and GM’s request for the government’s support on battery development, the car maker Honda has come out on top in satisfying used-vehicle owners in its home ground Japan.
The findings came to light with the release of a J.D. Power study. The [...]
All Time Best Classic Vintage Old Auto Cars
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A 1956 Dodge Kingsway is seen during the 2008 Schweppes Africa Concours d’ Elegance vintage cars and motorcycles show in Kenya’s capital Nairobi on September 28, 2008.
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A 1922 Hupmobile drives past spectators during the 2008 Schweppes Africa Concours d’ Elegance vintage cars and motorcycles show in Kenya’s capital Nairobi on September 28, 2008.
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World’s First Fuel Less Magnetic Air Car
While the rest of the world searches for fuel efficiency at every turn and ways to make cars “green”, Tata Motors had conceived a 106 MPG “Air” car earlier reported which would run on pistons. However, Magnetic Air Cars has a bit of a twist on this–giving it a “fuel-LESS” car. Wow.
How does this work? [...]
Automotive Parts are on Liquidation Sale for US$10 Million
After the American Ironhorse Motorcycles had filed for bankruptcy a couple of months back, the bankruptcy court order has now asked the Liquid Asset Partners LLC to sell all the excess motorcycle parts worth about US$ 10 Million.
A myriad of motorcycle parts for sale entails those for meant for custom bikes, motorcycle apparel, hardware including [...]
US Auto Sales Could Nosedive In August!
Automotive manufacturers are slated to report heavy declines in the month of August, the WSJ reports based on a study by JD Power. Even though, the industry has induced incentives to encourage sales but the forecast for the month is expected to be discouraging.
Estimates reveal that the sales would decline to about 1.21 million vehicles. [...]
Booming Hybrid Electric Technology in Uk and Germany Markets
Consumers in Germany and the United Kingdom have expressed strong interest in alternative powertrain options, such as hybrid-electric and clean diesel automobile engine technologies, according to recent study conducted by JD Power
The study was meant to measure consumer familiarity, interest and purchase intent for 13 emerging automotive technologies in Germany and the United Kingdom before [...]
What is Automobile Transmission Systems ?
Automobile transmission system refers to the assembly of gears and associated automotive components by means of which the power of the engine is multiplied and transmitted to the driving axle. It is also the system through which a driver shifts gears by the action of her hand on the gear lever or gearstick. A manual [...]
How To Keep Automobile Braking System Free of Accident ?
What’s the point in driving if you can’t reach your destination, alive! And for the most part it’s your car’s brakes that ensure your safety throughout a journey.
The best part about ensuring a fully functional braking system is that you can yourself run some quick checks to see whether it needs your attention [...]
