Hybrid Cars and Vehicles Rolling Over Competition
Saturday, July 4th, 2009 | Automotive
Hybrid cars and vehicles have taken the market by storm over the past couple of years. This year, Toyota passed Ford for the first time as the number two automaker in the country largely because of the sales of the Prius and other vehicles such as the Camry Hybrid, the Highlander Hybrid and the Lexus 450h GS Hybrid. The anticipated Lexus LS600h L goes on sale in Fall 2007 and is expected to help widen the gap. Although Toyota is solidly in second place in the U. S. for auto sales, they are neck...› Continue reading
Chrysler Lights
Friday, July 3rd, 2009 | Automotive
There are many cars from the house of Chrysler. Most of the Chrysler cars are very popular and has a huge fan following. Chrysler HID lights are a perfect upgrade for your car since it serves both functional and aesthetic purposes. HID lights are better than conventional lights like halogen headlights because they produce a brighter light. The light produced by HID lights is at least three times brighter than the light produced by halogen bulbs. Due to this feature, HID lights have become very p...› Continue reading
Saturn engine's first line of D
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 | Automotive
Most drivers underestimate the importance of a car hood. Vehicle owners usually look down at the hood as just an engine cover and even as an obstruction before checking up an engine. Basically, a hood is used to provide protection to an engine automobile. But what most people do not understand is that, the hood can boost an automobile's speed and performance. In a nutshell, the right hood will help a driver increase speed and reduce the effects of wind on the car. Most drivers underestimate the ...› Continue reading
Cat-back exhaust – what’s that?
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | Automotive
If you are familiar with how an engine works then you will know that a key part is getting rid of the exhaust gases quickly and efficiently. This is because till the exhaust gases have not entirely left the combustion cylinder, the next lot of fuel cannot be injected into it. The next lot of fuel therefore must push out the remaining exhaust gases. This resistance that the fuel air mixture faces as it enters the combustion cylinder is the back pressure. The more the back pressure, the more is th...› Continue reading
The Sky From Saturn
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 | Automotive
The revitalized Saturn lineup features vehicles designed in cooperation with German automaker Opel. One of the vehicles in Saturn's lineup with European styling is the Saturn Sky, the roadster based on the Opel GT. Convertibles have always been favored by car buyers for their good looks. These cars are fun to drive especially with the top down. Sporty handling is also a mark of a successful convertible and the Sky has that aside from its reasonable price and manageable top. The Sky is powered by...› Continue reading
Virtual Survey Reveals Ford Fusion 2006 Is What Consumers Want
Monday, June 29th, 2009 | Automotive
The 2006 Ford Fusion is the company's first fully "digital" car. It was completely designed, engineered and tested for manufacture in a digital environment ' using the most advanced design tools available for precision, quality and efficiency. Virtual shoppers now can build their own Fusions on the Web, They have a say on g pricing options and picking colors. Filling out a survey on what else they'd like to see on the cars, Ford is geared to a new tool on meeting customer demand. The company is ...› Continue reading
What Do I Think of the Pink Hummer Limo
Thursday, June 25th, 2009 | Automotive
Limos are the type of cars associated with class, elegance and style. To meet their status quo, they come in a variety of styles, each one spelling glamour, in whatever is the most recent technology and of course trying to out do or compete with already existing models. The Hummer limo has come to fit all the above criteria and the fact that it is one of the most sought after limo just says it all. The most of the outstanding aspects of the variety of the Hummer limos available is that they a...› Continue reading
Ford Escape Hybrid
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 | Automotive
The Ford Escape Hybrid is a fuel-saving, gas-electric hybrid-power version of small, four-door sport-utility vehicle, available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or four-wheel drive (4x4). Its power train has 2.3-liter, four-cylinder gas engine rated 133 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, 129 pounds-feet of torque at 4,500 rpm; synchronous AC electric motor rated 94 hp from 3,000 to 5,000 rpm; 330-volt battery pack under rear cargo floor; electronically controlled, continuously variable transmission. Maximum p...› Continue reading
AAA and Parents Magazine Present 2007 Best Cars for Families
Monday, June 22nd, 2009 | Automotive
The American Automobile Association (AAA) and Parents magazine has recently collaborated to determine the vehicles in various market segments to be included in the 2007 list of their Best Cars for Families. Now on its 5th consecutive year, AAA and Parents magazine aim to determine vehicle models (including sedans, economy cars, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and crossover SUVs) that fits the driving characteristics as well as driving needs of families. AAA and Parents magazine conducted sev...› Continue reading
Cheap Car Insurance - 7 Tips To Reduce Your Car Insurance Costs.
Sunday, June 21st, 2009 | Automotive
With the cost of car insurance becoming more and more of an issue for the average American family, there are increasing numbers of people looking for cheap car insurance. But although it is possible to find cheap car insurance, the question remains, is it worth buying? Everyone knows that car insurance companies are not all equal. Cheap car insurance is wonderful when paying the bill, but make a mistake on the company you select and you could find that the cheap car insurance policy that you fou...› Continue reading
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Recycled automotive parts salvage yard also offering: new aftermarket auto parts; remanufactured engines, transmissions & components; used cars, trucks & rebuilder vehicles. Our current inventory of parts is online and search enabled. Our current selection of vehicles is also showcased online.
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Quality aftermarket rebuild parts and overhaul kits for the commercial diesel and natural gas engines found in heavy equipment and trucks. Supported brands include Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel and Navistar.
Automotive SEARCH Network
Custom search dedicated to approved automotive and motorsport related websites. Powered by Google. Use the directory to suggest a URL for consideration as an approved website in the search engine.
Automotive SEARCH Directory
A search enabled directory dedicated to automotive and motorsport related websites, blogs and resources. This directory also acts as a link suggestion submission utility for the Google powered custom search engine. Approved links may well find themselves in the search engine. A reciprocal link (from the same automotive or motorsports domain that we would be linking to) is all that's required in order to be listed in the directory. One-way links are also available for s fee, but are subject to the same rules. Only automotive (car/truck) and motorsport (auto racing, pit crews, hop-up guides, etc) websites, blogs and pages (have an enthusiast page for your car on your website, that page will qualify for a reciprocal link). General subject websites and blogs must use the permanent link to automotive sections or individual articles. All resources need to be viewable by general audiences of all ages without being of reasonable offense to any.
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Autos & Automotive @ Google Groups
A closed group to discuss cars, trucks & any related automotive topics. Membership requests are accepted, but each request needs to include a personal note as to why they would like to join (which is not copied and pasted from the group description).
Automotive Parts group @ Google Groups
A closed group to help individuals locate hard-to-find auto parts, and to discuss the auto parts business. Resellers and affiliates are encouraged to join, but no affiliate links are allowed. Membership requests are accepted, but each request needs to include a personal note as to why they would like to join (which is not copied and pasted from the group description).
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We are just getting started with our new online social network. Come and join us, be a part of the new social networking craze in a topic we are passionate about: American cars and trucks (including big rigs/equipment), OEM parts, new aftermarket parts, remanufactured engines and components, and recycled parts.