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Finding the truck accessories distributor
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 | Automotive |
Finding the truck accessories distributor Truck accessories distributor It wasn't too long ago that finding a truck accessories distributor meant a lot of work, miles and effort. These folks are the lifeblood for most of our truck needs. There was a time we could drive the street and see them all over but finding what we needed may have taken more than a few stops. Today, most of the small and even specialty shops have fallen by the wayside as the truck accessories distributor most likely ...› Continue reading
Green Car of the Year 2008
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 | Automotive |
span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">eles Auto Show is one of the major auto shows around the orld. I addition to more than 1,000 cars, trucks and SUVs on display, he Green Car of the Year award was presented in the Show this year. The 2008 Green Car of the Year award went to the Volkswagen Jetta TDI, or the first time a diesel-powered car has won this award since its inception in 2005. The diesel-powered Jetta TDI is now compliant with emission regulations ...› Continue reading
Buick's Fabulous Five
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 | Automotive |
The Buick Motor Division of the General Motors Corporation is in transition, much like the rest of the venerable auto company. Old models have been canceled, new models added, and the current line up is radically different from just three years earlier. Now down to five models, the remaining vehicles in the Buick line up are all winners. Let's take a look at each model and what they have to offer to you, the consumer. Lucerne - Buick's Roadmaster and LeSabre are both gone, but the full size ...› Continue reading
Saturn Sky
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 | Automotive |
Somebody at General Motors must love Saturn. One hundred year old Oldsmobile was killed off in favor of bringing the Saturn brand in-house. Up until the early part of this decade, Saturn was a separate automaker, wholly owned by GM. Now, as a bonafide GM division, the Saturn line is finally getting some much needed new models including the Sky roadster, the focus of this preview. In the early 1990s, dent resistant polymer cars with the "S" designation began to roll of a factory line of a new ...› Continue reading
Ford to Exit the Minivan Market?
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 | Automotive |
All the car blogs lately have been speculating on the direction that the Ford Motor Company is going to take in the wake of declining sales and stiff competition. We know that Ford has too much capacity and we know that the company will be closing some key plants and laying off an as yet to be determined number of employees. What hadn't been clear is which models would be cut from the line up. Now, it appears that Ford will exit the lucrative minivan market. That's right, Ford apparently ...› Continue reading
How to Choose Chevy Truck Seat Covers
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 | Automotive |
You are proud of your Chevrolet truck and want to keep it looking as new as possible for as long as you can. Because of this, you should make the decision to buy Chevy truck seat covers. When you place seat covers over your current seats you will have a custom looking vehicle and all the while be protecting your investment and ultimate resale or trade-in value. However, choosing the perfect Chevy truck seat covers is not as easy as you might think and you should consider the following tips ...› Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's Michigan Truck Plant Body Shop Now Features
Monday, December 29th, 2008 | Automotive |
Ford Motor Company's Michigan Truck Plant Body Shop Now Features Flexible Manufacturing Ford Motor Company is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. It is one of the world's largest automakers, with approximately 318,000 employees in 200 markets on six continents. Its automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Credit, Quality Care and Hertz. Ford Motor Company observed its 100th anniversary on ...› Continue reading
Taking an Excursion
Monday, December 29th, 2008 | Automotive |
It is the largest sport utility vehicle to be found in the Ford Motor Company's line up of vehicles. It is the Ford Excursion. This vehicle is based on the Super Duty pick up truck platform. It offers a V8 engine for gasoline and diesel, and also a V10 gasoline engine. It has the capacity to take in a load of a maximum of nine passengers. This vehicle was actually designed so as to take the position right above the Ford Expedition and the Ford Explorer in the Ford Motor Company's line up ...› Continue reading
Ford Excursion Limo and the Hummer H2 Limo, Which is Better
Monday, December 29th, 2008 | Automotive |
The Ford Excursion limousine This limo is just capable of tackling any kind of terrain that any road can throw at it. This is what you need incase it rains unexpectedly. Now, if this limo can perform so well what about the amazing hummer h2 limo? the ford limo is also ideal for parties like hen nights stag parties, school prom nights , wedding parties and other countless celebrations that you might hire a limo for. The ford excursion limo will is known because it was manufactured years back. ...› Continue reading
History Of The Jeep
Sunday, December 28th, 2008 | Automotive |
The history of the jeep goes back about 65 years to around the 1940s. It was after World War I, that the US Army knew that they needed a vehicle that could go anywhere. In 1940 the army put out the specifications for a vehicle they believed would be the vehicle of the army's future. There were over 130 U.S. auto manufacturers that were asked to place their bids for the first 70 jeeps for the U.S. army. The first jeep delivered to the army was from the Bantam Company and was called the Model 60, ...› Continue reading
Facing an Uncertain Future - Auto Suppliers Brace for Tough Times Ahead
Sunday, December 28th, 2008 | Automotive |
It must be tough being an American based auto supplier these days. On the one hand the economy is going through a difficult patch forcing suppliers to lay off workers and cut back on capital plans. Yet, on the other hand current problems could become much worse as several significant customers are expected to scale back their businesses, perhaps even shutting down altogether. With General Motors Corporation, Chrysler LLC, and the Ford Motor Company each struggling for survival and awaiting ...› Continue reading
Auto Parts Fast Features the Best Headlights, Taillights,
Sunday, December 28th, 2008 | Automotive |
Auto lights are indispensable in a vehicle; they serve as our extra eyes, especially at night and during low visibility driving conditions. Most of car accidents resulted from the driver's inability to see upcoming vehicles and pedestrians and fixtures on the road, especially at night. Because of this, the use of lights like the headlights and taillights has been required by the law. Each kind of light in a vehicle serves a unique purpose. Generally, all lights help in improving the vehicle's ...› Continue reading
Restyling Dodge Omni Using Quality Replacement Parts from Auto
Saturday, December 27th, 2008 | Automotive |
align="justify"Auto Parts Deal features this time one of the Dodge's prominent cars, the Dodge Omni. Let's take a closer look at this vehicle and this number one Auto Parts Deal store's superior quality Dodge parts for Dodge Omni. Flashback Dodge Omni is Dodge's lucky charm. It was introduced at a time when Chrysler, Dodge's parent company, was facing great financial difficulties. In its efforts to save the company from its demise, Chrysler sought for the US government's financial help. The ...› Continue reading
2006 Ford Taurus
Saturday, December 27th, 2008 | Automotive |
The 2006 model year will end the heralded Taurus name and for this writer it is a bittersweet time as Ford retires what once the best selling car in all of America. When Ford introduced the Taurus along with its cousin the Mercury Sable in the mid 1980s the car represented a radical departure from the standard American car of the day. Fairly large, front wheel drive, and very aerodynamic, the Taurus quickly rose to the pinnacle of the American car sales charts and was the best selling car for ...› Continue reading
Choosing The Right Custom Custom Made Cargo Liners And Floor
Saturday, December 27th, 2008 | Automotive |
Your Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, or Chevrolet Silverado truck is a real workhorse when it comes to moving people and stuff. Chances are your cargo bed is utilized regularly as you carry lumber, gravel, furniture, or even groceries. To shield your cargo bed as well as the interior of your truck from abuse, custom made liners and floor mats offer special protection for your vehicle that no off the shelf product can possibly match. Let's take a look at some key features that custom made liners and ...› Continue reading
Replacement Chips, Programmers Offer More Power
Friday, December 26th, 2008 | Automotive |
High gas prices has a lot of consumers down, but helpful aftermarket improvements can help improve your car's performance . Depending on the improvements made to your vehicle, your car should run more expeditiously and save you gas and not devour additional resources. This is true with a performance chip or power programmer installed in your vehicle, aftermarket parts that improve your car's performance.Your car comes equipped with a special computer chip that controls your engine's output, ...› Continue reading
Airbag SDM ' Black Box ' Crash Data Retrieval Information for GM
Friday, December 26th, 2008 | Automotive |
The benefit of retrieving data from flight data recorder using the Black Box was only available to airlines for many years. This invaluable instrument, which helps determine what happened in the critical time before a crash, is now available as Airbag SDM crash data retrieval system on GM cars. In response to the call of the National Transport and Safety Board (NTSB) in 1997 that vehicle manufacturers and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration team up to gather information on ...› Continue reading
Buying a New Car? Why Not Modify Your Old One?
Friday, December 26th, 2008 | Automotive |
Ready to buy a new car? If you still have doubts about it why not just consider modifying your car or giving it interior and exterior upgrades? Although this may cause you to spend thousands of dollars, it's much cheaper than purchasing the latest in the market. Giving your car a new look, improving its driving potentials and enhancing its utility is so easy and a lot cheaper nowadays. If you're after changing your typically boring driving routine, upgrading your car's interior and exterior ...› Continue reading
The Enclave Concept
Thursday, December 25th, 2008 | Automotive |
Built in the United States, Canada, and China by the General Motors Corporation, the Buick is a brand of vehicles that are sold in North America, China, Taiwan, and Israel. This brand originated as an independent motor car manufacturer, the Buick Motor Company, however was taken over by James Whiting in 1904 when the company was struggling. Soon after that, the brand soon became one of the largest car manufacturers in America. Come 1929, the Buick brand then launched the Marquette that ...› Continue reading
Buy truck lift kits online
Thursday, December 25th, 2008 | Automotive |
Truck lift kits Buy truck lift kits online Suspension and truck lift kits combine for your great off road rides. With such a large variety you can't but help having some fun. Grab your favorite drink and that mouse to go shopping for your truck lift kits. Whether serious off-roading or just some aggressive fun great auto accessories makes all the difference. Dodge lifts, Ford lifts, Gm, Chevy, 4x4 lift parts, adjustable coil lift, shocks all combine for some great shopping items to enhance ...› Continue reading
9 Japanese Automakers
Thursday, December 25th, 2008 | Automotive |
Japanese built and designed cars have flooded the North American market for over forty years now. Over time, many nameplates have come and gone, but Japanese cars continue to gain market share and acceptance with a growing number of motorists attracted to their high quality and durability. There are nine Japanese automobile manufacturing companies in existence. Can you name them? Let's take a look at the list: Toyota - The second largest automaker in the world is Toyota, maker of the Camry, the ...› Continue reading
Ford, Still King of the Hill
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 | Automotive |
Ford Motor Co. is determined to keep its reign as the "King of the Hill." So far, this is the third decade that said automaker is holding the prestigious title in the pickup truck market. Ford F-150 is the leading pickup truck for 30 years now. This year along, it has 133,000-truck lead over the nearest competitor. There are several attempts to dethrone the F-Series nonetheless; the attempts did not appear strong enough to topple the lingering success of the vehicles. "Let's remember that ...› Continue reading
How The Jeep Got It's Name
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 | Automotive |
/p> Where did the name come from? Not from the original designer and builder, the Bantam Car Company. It wasn't Willys, the famous manufacturer of the Willys MB, either. Ford didn't pick the name when it was making the GPW, and the U.S. Military never designated the term either. Truth be told, no one knows for sure just how the name "Jeep" came about, but the one common thread is that all of the theories relate to a sort of general population adoption of the term. There are a number of ...› Continue reading
Dodge Magnum Changing Dodge's Brand Image
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 | Automotive |
One of the brand names of automobiles and light to heavy duty trucks that is marketed by the German yet American-based company DaimlerChrysler AG is the Dodge. The Dodge was purchased by Daimler-Benz along with other Chrysler subsidiaries in 1998, and is now a part of the DaimlerChrysler company. As per last year, the Dodge brand has become popularly known for its production of its trucks which takes up around seventy-eight per cent of its sales. The Dodge Magnum, as a name, has previously ...› Continue reading
Short-Lived But Great
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 | Automotive |
The Lincoln Blackwood is one of the most short-lived vehicles to be considered in reference to the automobile history. It was a luxury pickup truck that was only sold for a single year. It is quite a luxuriously-trimmed version of the Ford F-150 Crew Cab pickup truck. During the 1999 auto show circuit, this vehicle was actually greeted with much enthusiasm. This vehicle was crafted and made available with only one design and finish; it was made with a black exterior and interior. The truck bed ...› Continue reading
GM Death Watch
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 | Automotive |
I have been enjoying reading the news these past few days, perhaps in a perverse sort of way. Pundits and prognosticators are all forecasting the pending doom of the world's largest automaker as if the approaching layoffs and restructuring are signaling the venerable automaker's end. Certainly, GM has some problems - big ones - but the company isn't likely to go away or even file for bankruptcy. The news isn't all that it seems to be on this subject either...GM will survive and likely thrive ...› Continue reading
Jeep, The All-purpose Vehicle For Rough Terrian
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 | Automotive |
Jeep is an all-purpose vehicle that is capable of traversing rough terrain. The first jeep prototype was designed by the Department of Army for purposes of carrying personnel and supplies. Later on, Ford and Willys-Overland produced two more jeep prototypes. In the end, Ford and Willy's-Overland manufactured the first mass production of jeeps. The origin of the word jeep is not clear, however people believe that the word came from phonetically slurred pronunciation of "GP" or vehicle for ...› Continue reading
How Auto Parts Discounts' Sound Deadeners Can Improve Your
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 | Automotive |
What are sound deadeners and how can improve riding satisfaction? From the name itself, you can probably tell what it does: it quiets the sound. Sound deadeners usually consist of asphaltic mastic acoustal sheet material, which is capable of stopping vibrations such as those produced by sheet metal panels. These vibrations radiate noise, which of course, can be very annoying. Sound deadeners have a wide variety of applications, including vehicles and car parts, furniture, sinks, air ...› Continue reading
Ford’s Camry Killing Fusion Hybrid Rolls Out
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 | Automotive |
Unlike General Motors and Chrysler which have chose not to hold press conferences at this year's L.A. Auto Show, Ford is using the show as an opportunity to roll out several new models including the Ford Mustang, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan and the Ford Fusion. The centerpiece of the automaker's next generation Fusion and Milan is hybrid technology, a first for Ford's popular mid-size sedans. The hybrid model is the biggest newsmaker as the 2.5L engine (paired with a six-speed automatic ...› Continue reading
Surprise! Pick Up Trucks are Tops Once Again
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 | Automotive |
When 2008 is all said and done, the auto industry will have marked one of its worst years in decades. A slowing economy, high gas prices, and fickle consumers will be among the top reasons cited for the tough year, though the latter reason may not be fully explained. After all, if the economy stinks and gas prices are high, why wouldn't consumers avoid big cars, trucks, and SUVs? Now that gas prices have dropped - at least temporarily - consumers are once again flocking to the pick up truck ...› Continue reading
Ford Bronco
Sunday, December 21st, 2008 | Automotive |
It was a 4x4 SUV produced from 1966 to 1996 with four distinct generations, and is an aged model. The Ford Bronco is a big, brawny, and powerful off roader that had strong sales especially to fans of the big and brawny V8 powered four wheelers. This vehicle has certainly been an icon to hard-core off roaders because of the fact that it has a simple yet tough and rugged design and muscular structure that guarantees quite an exceptional maneuverability, either on the road, or off of it. An ...› Continue reading
2006 Buick Lucerne
Sunday, December 21st, 2008 | Automotive |
The venerable Buick Park Avenue is no more, having been replaced by the all new Buick Lucerne, a down market version of the Cadillac DTS. With a 275-hp Northstar V8 engine, the Lucerne becomes the first Buick car in nearly ten years to arrive equipped with a V8. The entire Buick line up is in the process of being overhauled, so let's take a look at this make's newest flagship and see how it plays a part in GM's overall strategy. If you are a fan of the Buick brand you have witnessed your ...› Continue reading
Lincoln New Car Reviews
Sunday, December 21st, 2008 | Automotive |
Most people strive to live a life marked by luxury, style, and comfort. It's the American dream. For many, this American dream is symbolized by driving a particular type of car. For those in the know, the epitome of elegance and pleasure is the Lincoln Brand. 20 05 Lincoln Town Car Starting at $42,875 manufacturer selling retail price (which does not include incentives, registration and title fees, or taxes), this is the car that most people think of when they think of Lincoln. With a roomy ...› Continue reading
Auto Parts Discount Features the Best Replacement Lights for
Saturday, December 20th, 2008 | Automotive |
Both front and rear lights play significant roles in keeping you safe as you drive so keeping them in tiptop shape and condition is necessary. You can do this by keeping them clean and by regularly checking its connections to other parts of the vehicle. Although they usually last longer than other auto parts, the headlamps, fog lights, tail lights, corner lights, side marker lights, sealed beam, projector headlights, parking lights, turn signals and other lights in your car need to be ...› Continue reading
Dodge Hybrids Influenced by General Motors
Saturday, December 20th, 2008 | Automotive |
With all the vehicle manufacturers pouring effort on the hybrid vehicle technology, naturally, Dodge will not want to be left behind. Although efforts from Dodge and the mother company that is Chrysler do not seem enough to come up with a remarkable hybrid model, they are still trying. Presently, Dodge has introduced a couple of Dodge hybrid vehicles to the market already. Dodge Hybrids Lineup - Starting With The ESX Series Dodge's first line up of hybrids was the ESX series. They first have ...› Continue reading
Retro Mania
Saturday, December 20th, 2008 | Automotive |
America's thirst for cars of significance continues unabated. Long tired of copycat, cookie cutter, uninspiring models, consumers are demanding - and receiving - cars that are, quite frankly, retro. Yes, America's automakers are reaching back in time to build a bunch of models based on popular models from yesteryear. Let's take a look at the "Big 3" automakers and their current crop of retro cars as well as "future" models soon to be released. Defined, retro cars are vehicles that take their ...› Continue reading
Chrysler Steps Up Powertrain Initiative
Friday, December 19th, 2008 | Automotive |
The beleaguered Chrysler Group is pushing its recovery plan which includes the development of fuel efficient engines which car buyers are looking for. The increasing price of gasoline and the call for use of alternative fuels led car manufacturers to develop fuel efficient engines and this is what the Chrysler Group is doing with its powertrain offensive. Chrysler Group's Executive Vice President for Product Development, Frank Klegon, recently outlined the steps that the company will take to ...› Continue reading
Ford Moves Aggressively For Mainstream Navigation System
Friday, December 19th, 2008 | Automotive |
Ford now looks at the latest trend for auto manufacturers of putting navigation system on mainstream cars even as an option. Among the six Ford 2006 Ford Motor vehicles to offer navigation systems are the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr and Mercury Mountaineer while the other four nameplates are said to be the Ford Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac SUVs, Five Hundred sedan and Freestyle sport wagon. The idea of popularizing car navigation system on mass produced Ford cars is an attractive feature for most ...› Continue reading
Chevy Camaro
Friday, December 19th, 2008 | Automotive |
Attention, General Motors! The concept Camaro now making the rounds of U.S. auto shows is a real winner. Keep showing the car, but start making plans to get it built...now! Make no changes to the concept; in other words: keep the boardroom geeks away from the project. Yes, GM is looking at bringing back a venerable nameplate - the Chevrolet Camaro. If all goes as planned, a 2009 model Camaro is a strong possibility. Read on for additional interesting tidbits. Back in the late 1960s, General ...› Continue reading
2006 Dodge Charger
Thursday, December 18th, 2008 | Automotive |
/p> You got to hand it to Daimler Chrysler, the company behind the successful launch this summer of the 2006 Dodge Charger: the car hearkens back to the day of pure Dodge power while successfully incorporating the latest technologies from the German American automaker. One of the biggest names in the muscle car era has returned with a vengeance: the Dodge Charger. When Daimler and Chrysler merged in 1998, many Mopar fans felt that an important era in American automobile manufacturing ...› Continue reading
Auto Parts Wholesale Offers Better Services, More Exciting
Thursday, December 18th, 2008 | Automotive |
Good news to auto users, car enthusiasts, hobbyists, auto mechanics, and DIY customers! The most experienced team in the auto parts business, Auto Parts Wholesale is here to give you the best deals ever. You are guaranteed up to 110% lowest price. Apart from this, more auto parts, better online store and improved services are also waiting for you online! Starting from small beginnings more than twenty years ago, Auto Parts Wholesale has now grown into a huge player in the car parts and auto ...› Continue reading
Ford Hybrids Hitting Showrooms
Thursday, December 18th, 2008 | Automotive |
Ford hybrids have already arrived in a showroom near you. That's no surprise since Ford has placed a high value on hybrid technology. The Ford hybrids that are currently available for purchase are the Ford Escape Hybrid SUV, which was named the North American Truck of the Year and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUV, which has been endorsed by the Sierra Club. The Escape Hybrid is a smaller SUV, which boasts a Duratec 2.3L 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, matched up with a 70KW (equivalent ...› Continue reading
Ford And Mazda
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 | Automotive |
During the 1990s, Ford Motor Company went on an international buying spree snapping up small automakers around the globe. Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Aston Martin all were brought within the Ford fold, and Mazda, by default has become part of Ford's line up even though the Japanese automaker is "only" partly owned by Ford. Ford parts and Mazda parts are sometimes interchangeable as well as are some of their vehicles. Let's examine closely the relationship between the two automakers and how ...› Continue reading
Save Thousands on Any New Car by Using the Internet
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 | Automotive |
Failure to do your homework will prove costly when you purchase your next new vehicle. The internet makes all of the essential information accessible for free, so fire up your computer and get ready to save money. If you are unlucky enough to be trading in your old vehicle, brace yourself because it is going to be ugly. The price dealers offer to pay is always painfully low. Don't be fooled by minimum trade promotions, they will just charge you more for the new car to cover their losses. The ...› Continue reading
Naias Welcomes Chinese Car Makers
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 | Automotive |
The Detroit Auto Show, formerly known as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), is considered by many as the premier show of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Ever since being elevated to international credential status twenty years ago, the Detroit show has served as the primary avenue by which car makers showcase their wares including upcoming models and concepts. This January, two guests from the People's Republic of China will make their appearance at the show, guests ...› Continue reading
Auto Parts Fast Announces Its New Site Design; More Exciting
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 | Automotive |
/p> With great pride, Auto Parts Fast announces its new fresh-looking, neatly designed, easy to navigate and secure site. With its fervent dedication to continue to refine its services, this top auto parts store redesigns its former site to give you more satisfying online shopping for high quality replacement auto parts. Satisfaction - this is what the store wants you to get - satisfaction not only with regard to its auto parts' quality, durability and affordability but also when it comes to ...› Continue reading
Coming to a Car Dealer Near You!
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 | Automotive |
The 2006 cars are fresh in dealer showrooms and already talk is raging about several upcoming cars set for release in model year 2007 or later. The styles are great, the engineering is advanced, and you simply haven't seen anything yet. Let's take a peak at what is coming down the pike. One of these future cars just may be what you end up driving! Hyundai Equus - Can you say, V8 Hyundai? That's right, the Equus which is already sold in Korea, may make its debut here in North America as a 2008 ...› Continue reading
High Quality Auto Parts for Chevy, Toyota, Nissan, Honda and
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 | Automotive |
Good new for Chevy parts, Toyota parts, Nissan parts, Honda parts and Jeep parts users! Auto Parts Train, the country's leading auto parts dealer is now selling these top quality auto parts at the lowest prices. While you get satisfied from the auto parts' superior quality and performance, you can also save from Auto Parts Train's hottest deals on these products. Up to 50% discounts are offered plus you get more choices as Auto Parts Train includes auto parts for older and the latest models. ...› Continue reading
Volvo and Saab
Monday, December 15th, 2008 | Automotive |
For a country of only nine million people, Sweden has certainly left its mark on the world, particularly on the automotive industry. Two car makers, Volvo and Saab, hail from this Nordic nation. Interestingly, both car makers are now part of two American auto giants, but their legendary quality and engineering continues to shape the industry. Changes in the global auto industry during the 1980s and 1990s meant that many smaller players would have to merge in order to survive. Although Saab and ...› Continue reading
Four Tips When Choosing New Ford Truck Seat Covers
Monday, December 15th, 2008 | Automotive |
Buying your first or tenth Ford truck will always create feelings of pride and satisfaction. And of course, you will want to protect your investment the best way you know how, but somehow many people never realize that the simple act of buying Ford truck seat covers can protect and extend the life of your truck. Consider the following benefits of buying Ford truck seat covers. Protect your Seats If you drive a truck then you are probably around dirt and mud and other stain causing agents on ...› Continue reading
Prevent Injuries and Damages to Your Ford Truck through Auto
Monday, December 15th, 2008 | Automotive |
National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration says 71% of fatal multi-vehicle crashes involving a large truck are caused by the other vehicle. While it is true that you cannot predict and totally stop an accident or a collision from happening, you can do something to lessen the risk of meeting any misfortune on the road. Having durable and high quality safety auto parts and body parts in your vehicle can make a significant difference. Today as we enter the busiest season of the year, Auto ...› Continue reading
Auto Industry Aches and Detroit Breaks
Sunday, December 14th, 2008 | Automotive |
Few cities in the world are as dependent on one industry as Detroit is when it comes to automobiles. Decades ago, the southeastern Michigan city hitched its fortunes to the auto industry which has resulted in spectacular times as well as many years of financial want. These days, Detroit and some of its surrounding communities are virtual zombie towns, occupied by the living dead who don't quite know that they are indeed dead. To be fair, Detroit has produced some amazing products down through ...› Continue reading
Lara Croft's Ride
Sunday, December 14th, 2008 | Automotive |
The jeep was originally a military vehicle built for the United States Army during World War II, and later produced in a line of civilian models. Although not Jeep-brand vehicles, the term is sometimes used to refer generically to farm or family vehicles such as the Land Rover, International Harvester Scout, Isuzu Trooper, Ford Bronco, and Chevrolet Blazer. This category of vehicles was the root of the SUV era in the 1980s A road that is only suitable for off-road vehicles is often called a ...› Continue reading
Online Store Offers the Best Replacement and Aftermarket Parts
Saturday, December 13th, 2008 | Automotive |
Full-size pickup owners could now enjoy greater chance to upgrade their truck and make their old vehicle comparable with the latest in the industry in terms of performance, comfort, style and safety features. One of the biggest and most experienced dealers in the country, Auto Parts Fast, now offers top quality parts for full-size pickups including OEM-quality Ford Truck parts, Dodge parts , Toyota parts, Chevrolet parts, GMC parts and more. Pickup trucks have been consistently popular ...› Continue reading
Ford v. Chevy
Saturday, December 13th, 2008 | Automotive |
As much as auto critics love to wring their hands over GM's and Ford's misfortunes the two automakers are locked in a perpetual battle for the coveted big pickup truck category. The Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F Series continue to duke it out for the number one spot. There is more at stake here than meets the eye...and just what would that be? For 28 years running the top selling vehicle in the US has not been a car, rather a pick up truck. That's right, America's love of pick ups extends to ...› Continue reading
Dodge
Saturday, December 13th, 2008 | Automotive |
If you are a car fan you know that part of the fun of following the market is examining new models as they enter the showroom. There is just something special about a new car: the smell, the look, the price tag! For some 17 million American drivers a new car is in their future, while many others opt for the used car market. Some of the cars on the market today are hot, hot, hot! Let's take a look at several new and future offerings from Dodge. Thanks in part to new ownership [Daimler Benz ...› Continue reading
Do You Want to Increase Your Car's Resale Value? Here's How!
Friday, December 12th, 2008 | Automotive |
If you are planning to resell your car in the future and buy a new and more advanced model, then you have to exert more effort in keeping it in good shape and excellent driving condition. Even if it's already old, you can sell it at high price if it looks and performs like new. Anyway, let's go straight to the question: how do you improve its resale value? The truth is, you have a lot of options in preserving its good shape and condition, but there's one store that can completely answer your ...› Continue reading
The Rapid Vehicle Motor Company
Thursday, December 11th, 2008 | Automotive |
The Rapid Motor Vehicle Company was started in 1902 by Max Grabowski. It was the manufacturer of some of the earliest trucks and was purchased in 1909 by GM. In 1912 the name GMC was first used at the New York Auto Show and in 1996 the suffix Truck was dropped. What most people don't know is that GMC also makes cars. In 1902 Max Grabowski founded a company called the "Rapid Motor Vehicle Company", which developed some of the earliest commercial trucks ever designed. In 1909 the company was ...› Continue reading
Gm's Plan to Shed Excess Brands Makes Perfect Sense
Thursday, December 11th, 2008 | Automotive |
The latest news coming out of Detroit regarding the long range plans for automotive producer General Motors could be some of the most encouraging information shared in the past several months. For years, GM has insisted that they could handle its many brands just fine, but in light of its coming request for government assistance, the automaker is looking at divesting itself of about half of its brands. This change in GM strategy is welcome news, but not to everyone including dealers who ...› Continue reading
Pontiac Wave Coming Crashing Ashore?
Thursday, December 11th, 2008 | Automotive |
Separately, A New Compact For ChevroletIt looks like badge engineering is alive and well with General Motors as Automotive News is reporting that the Pontiac Wave, currently only available in markets outside of the US (including Canada), will soon be coming stateside. Based on the GM-Daewoo platform vehicle now being sold as the Chevrolet Aveo, the Pontiac G3 (as it is expected to be called here) will be available for sale later this year. In addition, a new five-door Aveo will hit Chevy ...› Continue reading
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