I have been a petrol head for as long as I can remember Since I was a little girl I have been admiring pretty cars in the street – although the pink girlie cars and retro minis that I loved back then have been replaced with much more technically respectable cars, of course

The Swiss Auto Show just ended in Geneva yesterday, with over 287,000 new auto entries Among these new entries, there were a large number of new models and concept cars for the environmentally, and ecologically minded consumers

It is an all-too-common sight: a person pulls up to a dealership in a beat-up old jalopy, walks into the showroom, and immediately starts asking the salesperson about safety features on the intended new car Then, pending the purchase, the person will continue to drive around in a car that may have bald tires, worn-out brakes, a leaky exhaust pipe, a loose steering assembly, and worn-out shock absorbers

Just when everyone thought that things are gaining a sort of credibility for the brand Toyota and sales are returning to the beleaguered company, we find that NASA has been asked to investigate sudden acceleration problems in Toyota cars The US Regulatory authority has requested NASA to crack the puzzle behind sudden acceleration in Toyota cars

When we are shopping for a car it is important to realize that this will probably be the second most expensive thing we own and will be a large payment added to our monthly bills There is a lot to consider and think about before we sign those papers

The question we get asked time after time is "what is the best motorcycle communication systems for bikers" We always follow this up immediately with another question - "what exactly are you looking for

Sports cars have an appeal that is based on looks and performance They are fun to drive and give you a feeling of freedom

As the government scrappage scheme has now ended car dealers and car manufacturers have quickly filled this gap with a similar offer They have called it the car swappage scheme whereby you can trade in your vehicle for a brand new car

If I were buying a new car tomorrow I’d buy a used Mini It may seem like an unusual choice, but let me explain: the Mini, for me, is a nostalgia car, evoking memories of summer and sunshine, and that first heady taste of freedom… It was the summer of 1997 and my best mate and I were 17 years old

A lot is being written these days about the electric cars and the future of automotive industry vis-a-vis green technology In the midst of all the excitement and jubiliation, we have already seen companies investing generous amounts of money in research and development in the electric car market space

With all of the technology of today the paper automotive repair manual is useless These manuals are the same manuals that repair technicians utilize to do their job

The first step when it comes to repairing your Ford automobile is to become familiarized with the repair lingo You should also be able to identify the tools and understand their abilities

Repairing your Pontiac comes easy when using a Pontiac auto repair manual A repair manual is created for each vehicle put on the market and contains detailed instructions on exactly how each part of a vehicle is put together and how to fix it

Many people don't realize how important it is to install security devices on their RV or motor home Think about it just for a second- which makes a better target for thieves, an older-model car, or an expensive-looking motor home stocked with electronics, jewelry, and other high-value possessions

Think Scandinavian rally driver That's what I was (or rather trying to be) for the three special days I spent up in snow country, Sweden

The manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announces that sales of Subaru-brand vehicles will start from April in South Korea working through its local distributor, Subaru Korea Co, Ltd

Ford Motors is all set to trim down with Volvo brand going to Chinese conglomerate for $18 billion

You may lack the skills and knowledge to inspect your vehicle's catalytic converter Your fuel pump may be similarly outside your comfort zone

Most drivers realize their car's cooling system (CS) is responsible for regulating the temperature that surrounds their engine during operation But the system's job extends further

Most of us only think about our brakes when they make noise or fail Otherwise, we expect them to work flawlessly whenever we press down on the pedal

There are two main reasons your vehicle may begin stalling: insufficient fuel or too much air However, narrowing down the culprits causing either of these two things requires a bit of investigative work

If your vehicle uses a fuel injection system, a fuel pump (FP) is needed to send gasoline from the gas tank to the injectors It also needs to apply the right amount of pressure in order for your engine to operate efficiently

One of the top priorities for automakers is to design vehicles that protect their drivers' safety In the old days, that protection came in the form of seatbelts

Chances are, you're already aware your vehicle's engine requires oil to operate smoothly If the level declines, you'll need to replenish it as soon as possible

The heart of your vehicle's ignition system consists of the spark plugs (SPs) Typically, a single plug sits at the top of each cylinder in the engine and generates the spark needed to ignite the air-fuel mixture within the combustion chamber

There have been several versions of the XKR with the newest being the most powerful The 5

Has always insisted on a conservative style development of the Great Wall vehicles in the domestic automobile market to accelerate the expansion of "catalyst", began to change Compared to already large scale expansion of BYD, Chery, Geely and even the Great Wall would seem a bit late, but it still want to play the "quality" brand in the domestic automotive market in the Red Sea to find a blue ocean

Toyota’s recent fiascos have made sure that the company has stayed in the limelight for all the wrong reasons While the customer confidence has suffered and the company is trying hard to make a recovery, there are some very valuable corporate lessons for the other automotive companies who tread in the same waters

Toyota motors seem to be finally recovering the ground that it lost to Ford and General Motors March has been a good month so far, and all indicators point to a recovery for Toyota in this month

I can recollect it like it was yesterday, it's a beautiful spring day in 1993 and I was sitting in my 3rd grade study room We received children's science mags and deliberating all of the fantastic gizmos within that were due in, THE FUTURE

Reviews and describes on the count of motorcycle chance events have established that a extensive percentage of it drives head and neck injuries This is ascribed to either the riders were not assuming helmets, or if they did, they were not having on the appropriate head Gear

If you have a license, it is likely that you have spent at least a small portion of your life looking for your perfect car You may even have spent that same small portion every single year, if you are the type of person who likes to replace their car as soon as possible, or you may have only have to take up your time once or twice in the entire time you have been driving

There are many different models of Ferrari to choose from Whether you are looking to get a brand new Ferrari, or opt for the slightly cheaper version of investing in a second hand one, there are lots of things to consider when choosing which model is right for you

In the news lately second hand car dealers have come under criticism for several reasons Some car dealers have come under fire due to their lack of legal obligations offered to the customer

There are so many different manufacturers in the world that it can be hard to choose your favourite car brand, let alone your favourite car model from within those brands In my life I have switched through favourite car models so much that it could make the worlds biggest computer have trouble counting them – and what makes it worse is that I can’t even settle on a genre of car such as 4x4s, sportscars, convertible or even hatchbacks

Would you believe me if I told you that Ferrari has unveiled a hybrid model A year ago, I would have laughed with you at the idea of a lean, cherry-red, Italian supercar with a hybrid power unit

Summer is coming though it may not feel that way at the moment Just as we have to adopt a driving style for winter months with the attendant road conditions significantly worsening, we should also follow some basic rules when the long hot summer days start to melt the tarmac

A new year is always an exciting time in the automotive industry Manufactures have been hard at work developing new cars to unleash onto the market

Why buy a less than ideal vehicle that will requires high initial investments, maintenance expenses while depreciating rapidly, when you could lease a great vehicle with a low rental deposit, lower maintenance costs and no worries about the car's depreciation It is easier to manage monthly payments with Business or Personal Car Hire

Yes A tire pressure monitoring system can save you money and here's how-- First, tires that are properly inflated last longer

You have an old Oldsmobile sitting in your garage and it is in need of repair The high cost of taking your vehicle to an auto repair shop is expensive

Dodge is an automobile manufactured by the Chrysler Group They are a company that is based in the United States that produces many popular cars, mini vans, pickup trucks and sports utility vehicles

Man has always had a fascination with automobiles and the power they have Today, for most people a car is a necessity and not a luxury

When the word Lamborghini is said, it brings to mind an exotic, sleek Italian super-fast racing machine They are extortionately expensive, both to buy and to run, and most people have only had a glimpse of one through media outlets

Cars are a necessary part of our lives today However, we also drive cars which suit our personal tastes and for pure enjoyment