US Auto & Truck

2005 Ford Five Hundred Complemented with Top Notch Parts for

Monday, August 31st, 2009 | Automotive |

The Five Hundred will become Ford's flagship sedan. It has higher seating, increased interior space, and optional all-wheel drive. The Five Hundred has considerably more interior space than the full-size Crown Victoria, even though it's only 25 centimeters shorter "While the industry tries to make car-based crossovers, the Ford Five Hundred stands alone as the first crossover-based car" said Ford vice president Phil Martens. It's a 4-door sedan with SUV and crossover advantages, ...
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Is the Dodge Viper Too Powerful

Sunday, August 30th, 2009 | Automotive |

Entering the automobile world in 1992, the Dodge Snake has had undergone many changes as well as many obstacles. This year, 2006, the Dodge Snake is on its third generation of autos. On this occassion, the auto is introduced as an all-new coupe. Dan Knott, the director of Street and Racing Technology ( SRT ) for the Chrysler Group states, "Demand for a Dodge Viper Coupe started the day we introduced the Dodge Rattlesnake SRT10 Convertible for 2003. The all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 coupe is a ...
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Maruti Ritz India's first BS-IV Compliant Car

Thursday, August 27th, 2009 | Automotive |

Overall, the car is a feast to the eye. Maruti Ritz mileage is expected to beat its competitors and said to rank top in its class. It is built on European design with spacious interiors. The car's back seat comfortably allows three people sitting space. The boot of the car seems small at first glance but there is ample space under the floor which is perhaps sufficient for nuclear family needs.The high seating position gives the driver an all round visibility thereby improving safety. For a ...
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Saturn Aura Hybrids Qualify for Tax Credits

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 | Automotive |

Consumer concerns over environmental pollution and increasing fuel costs have led to more demand for cars that emit less harmful gasses and are more fuel-efficient. General Motors has now joined other car manufacturers in introducing cars that use hybrid technology. Governments have also been encouraging consumers to turn to hybrid technology. For example, buying a Saturn Aura hybrid entitles the car buyer to a $1300 tax credit. Economical driving from hybrid cars According to EPA ...
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Jeep Seat Covers: Why You Need to Get Custom Jeep Seat Covers?

Monday, August 24th, 2009 | Automotive |

Travelling in your jeep can give a thrilling experience. Jeeps can be used in varieties of activities. If the seats of your vehicle are well maintained and attractive, you will enjoy the moments inside your vehicle. If you own a jeep, you know how daunting it could be to maintain your jeep seats. However, with custom jeep seat covers such as Neoprene seat covers you can protect your original upholstery and add appeal to the interiors of your vehicle. What makes custom auto accessories so ...
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Chevrolet Spark Car

Thursday, August 20th, 2009 | Automotive |

General Motors launched Chevrolet Spark in India as a comeback vehicle to the long forgotten Matiz. Spark has a more stylish and expensive looked in comparison to its predecessor, so that it can compete in the small car segment in the country. The Chevrolet Spark offers a host of features that combine with its handsome, sturdy, and solid good looks to give it an edge in the market. Chevy Spark has 1L engine which outputs 63bhp of power and 90Nm of torque. With these figures, enthusiasts will ...
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Taking a Step Forward With Ford

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 | Automotive |

It's nothing new these days to drive down a busy street and see bright yellow and red "store closing" or "going out of business" signs in retail windows. Even shopping centers and strip malls are becoming increasingly deserted with stores that have been boarded up. Local, small businesses are going under each and every day, but it's the big name, national stores that make the headlines when they file for bankruptcy. Everyone has heard the stories about Detroit and America's auto industry. Auto ...
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Hummer H2 HID Kit

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 | Automotive |

Hummer is a vehicle made and sold by General Motors. It was initially designed for military purposes but later modified to suit the roads as well. Hummer is one of the finest classes of vehicles and is known for its performance. Hummer H2 is the second vehicle to be added on to the road by General Motors. It is an SUV and marketed as a tough vehicle. The Hummer H2 HID kit is also designed to meet the roughness and toughness standards of the vehicle. When you own a Hummer H2, it is not to be ...
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Two Chevy Concepts at the New York Auto Show

Monday, August 17th, 2009 | Automotive |

The best selling brand from General Motors will make another appearance at the New York International Auto Show. Chevrolet will be rolling out two concept vehicles at the forthcoming motor show. These vehicles will be featuring what could be the future of Chevy vehicles. It is known that concept vehicles are loaded with features that are in the development stage and will in the course of time be integrated into mass produced vehicles. The two concepts from Chevrolet are going to do just that. ...
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Multi Fuel Prototype another first for Volvo

Sunday, August 16th, 2009 | Automotive |

Volvo has never failed to amaze customers with its exciting design concepts. And right now with its one engine, five fuels concept the world will once again marvel at the greatness of Volvo's technology. The latest prototype built by Volvo is designed to answer the alarming environmental concern of customers. And earlier the automaker has manufactured the prototype V70 that can run on five fuels and of which the majority are environment-friendly. Volvo is famous for its commitment in leading ...
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Custom Jeep Seat Covers for Your Hot Machine

Saturday, August 15th, 2009 | Automotive |

If you own a jeep, you know the thrill of driving a jeep. The versatile vehicle can be used in varieties of activities that may range from safari to farming and fishing to ordinary transportation. However, if the seats of your vehicle are not maintained well, you cannot expect desired fun and thrill inside your jeep. Custom jeep seat covers are the most effective and affordable way of seat care.There are several factors that damage the original upholstery of your jeep seats. Since jeeps have an ...
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What Cars Have the Best Car Insurance Rates?

Thursday, August 13th, 2009 | Automotive |

When consumers shop for a car, they don't usually consider if the type of car they buy will affect their insurance rates. The type of car you buy actually plays a part in whether you pay a high or low premium. If you are looking to acquire a reasonably priced insurance policy with your new car, it is important to know what cars have the best rates. The nonprofit public service organization, The Highway Loss Data Institute, (HLDI) is a group that assesses vehicles for the insurance industry to ...
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Headlight Conversion

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | Automotive |

Those days are long gone when people were satisfied with their cars and whatever parts the company fitted were according to the needs of the users. Although till today most car manufacturers like Mercedes, BMW and Toyota try to meet their clients' most requirements, most of the times but after buying a vehicle there still are some upgrades that need to be made and accessories that need to be installed in order to be completely satisfied.  These improvements are usually related to the ...
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No-Fault Auto Insurance Explained

Monday, August 10th, 2009 | Automotive |

If you're fortunate, or depending on how you look at it, unfortunate to live in one of the twelve states that are under a non-fault auto insurance system, you can cause an accident, yet your insurance company won't pay for the other parties' damages. If you live in a No-fault state (DC, FL, HI, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, ND, PA, UT) that means you live in a state that both requires drivers to carry insurance for their own protection and places limitations on their ability to sue other drivers ...
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Interference engines....the sleeping time bomb in new cars

Sunday, August 9th, 2009 | Automotive |

Interference Engines Interference Engines: ''..Free Useful information When buying a used car always insist on determining if the vehicle has a rubber timing-belt. Be aware that about five years ago an International Oil Company did a follow up on 5,000 cars it had turned back after 3 year leases and traced them to their eventual private owners. All the cars had by then passed through wholesale auction markets and likely one or more retail dealers before being sold to a private owner. The survey ...
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Ford Focus Fuel Cell Vehicle with Ford Automotive Replacement

Saturday, August 8th, 2009 | Automotive |

The Focus FCV is one of the industry's first hybridized fuel cell vehicles combining the improved range and performance of hybrid technology with the overall benefits of a fuel cell. Using a fuel cell powertrain supplied by Ballard Power Systems, the world leader in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology, the FCV is hybridized with the addition of a nickel metal'hydride battery pack and a brake-by-wire electro-hydraulic series regenerative braking system. The fuel cell ...
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No Fault Auto Insurance Explained

Friday, August 7th, 2009 | Automotive |

If you're fortunate, or depending on how you look at it, unfortunate to live in one of the twelve states that are under a non-fault auto insurance system, you can cause an accident, yet your insurance company won't pay for the other parties' damages. If you live in a No-fault state (DC, FL, HI, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, ND, PA, UT) that means you live in a state that both requires drivers to carry insurance for their own protection and places limitations on their ability to sue other drivers ...
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2006 Toyota Matrix

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 | Automotive |

During the early part of this decade Toyota was examining its vehicle line up and the decision was made to build a car to entice young people who were looking for something that was small, fun to drive, and affordable. While the Corolla served faithfully in this capacity, Toyota needed something that spoke excitement. The Corolla just wasn't that kind of a car and something radically different was needed. Enter the Matrix. Based on the Corolla platform, the Matrix does what no Corolla can do: ...
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Effectively deliver the burnt gases out of the internal combustion engine with the Saturn Header Pipe

Monday, August 3rd, 2009 | Automotive |

The Saturn header pipe is a component of the headers and the whole exhaust system. It functions in the exhaust system to help it effectively deliver the burnt gases out of the internal combustion engine. It gathers all the exhaust gases created by the engine and directs them into the exhaust pipe. A Saturn typical header pipe is made from cast iron material, although some high performance header pipe designs make utilize of tubular steel or lighter-weight aluminum material for their ...
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Arctic Cat Prowler Review

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 | Automotive |

Faced with competition from the new Polaris Rangers, Arctic Cat has redesigned their Prowler series to be one of the most powerful ATVs on the market. While the original Arctic Cat Prowler was mediocre compared to the other high end vehicles in the market, the new Prowler includes an engine which puts all other vehicles in their place. The new 951cc H2 V-Twin engine gives the Prowler enough power to pull heavy loads even on hills. Along with the improved power, the Prowler also features a ...
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Honda Civic Cat Back Exhaust System

Saturday, August 1st, 2009 | Automotive |

Enhancing horsepower and torque of a car is beneficial. Modifying the exhaust system of Honda civic car is the most economical way to do so. The exhaust system consists of many components including Honda civic header i.e. exhaust manifold, a down pipe or outlet, catalytic converter, muffler and exhaust tilt. The major concern is piping and the type of muffler used in the case of Honda civic exhaust system. Numerous options are there while selecting the components of Honda civic cat back exhaust ...
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