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10 Safest Cars For Young Teenage Drivers
Posted on 2011-12-21 11:50:21, by Rachel De Barros in Automotive → Cars
They’re every parent’s nightmare, and every driver’s reality: teen drivers. Ideally, it’s best for parents to make a teen share the family car, giving parents the control over when, where and how the car is used. Since this is not always practical, some teenager drivers must have their own cars. Here is a list of ideal used cars for teenage drivers. Although they aren't particularly fast or sexy, they score high on safety tests. This list was compiled using crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. There are purposefully no SUVs or pickup trucks listed, as neither are appropriate cars for teens. Each has a high center of gravity, which could result in a rollover, despite technology on board. 2007 Ford 500 or 2005-2007 Mercury MontegoThe 2007 Ford 500 ... Read More
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Gearhead Diva Goes To The SEMA Show Car Trade Convention in Las Vegas
Posted on 2011-12-21 11:49:14, by Rachel De Barros in Automotive → Cars
Since it 's debut in 1967, the SEMA Show (Specialty Equipment Market Association) has become the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, consistently drawing the auto industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to the Las Vegas Convention Center. Let me throw a few figures at you. The SEMA Show is part of the AAIW, and attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for countless, and priceless, business opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, and RV markets. In 2009 alone, the SEMA Show drew more than 50,000 buyers Internationally. The numbered grid of 12 sections makes this trade show 's displays easy to locate, and it 's New Products Showcase featured nearly 1,500 newly introduced parts, tools and components. Yet, the SEMSince it's ... Read More
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Classic Car Engine Comparison: V6 vs. V8
Posted on 2011-12-21 11:48:11, by Rachel De Barros in Automotive → Cars
What Is The Difference Between a V6 & V8 Engine?The shortest and simplest answer is: two pistons. The difference they make is debatable. A V-6 is a six-cylinder engine, and a V-8 is an eight-cylinder engine. A V-6 engine has 3 cylinders on each side, and both sides are angled away from the center of the engine, forming a "V" shape. V-8 engines are the same shape, but offer 4 cylinders on each side. Something to note is that V-6 and V-8 engines are installed differently. V-6 engines are attached so that the cylinders are perpendicular to the car’s fenders. IE If you “pop the hood” up and are facing the car’s engine, the cylinders are on the right and left of it. In contrast, V-8 engines are much larger, ... Read More
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How To Store Your Classic Car in 10 Steps (Protecting Your Investment)
Posted on 2011-12-21 11:47:14, by Rachel De Barros in Automotive → Cars
Inactivity can mean the death of a car. (...and a marriage...but that's another article, on another website.) A car lying dormant can lead to countless, and priceless, damages: rubber rot, interior mildew, outer rust, engine parts seizing, short circuit wiring, paint bubbling, fiberglass cracking, chrome pitting, brakes freezing, and batteries dying. Many car collectors are shocked, after spending all Winter long California Dreaming of cruising come Spring, to find their dream car has become a nightmare of problems over a short time in storage. Here's how to give your "baby" the love it deserves...even when you're NOT behind the wheel. (Learn More at http://GearheadDIVA.com)MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS HOW TO PROJECT:Car wash and waxRubber lubricantOld gallon milk jugs (for storing drained fluids)Baking soda and plastic bagsGrease (for lubricating fittings and pack ... Read More
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Best Driving Tips and Green Car Upgrades To Save Money On Gas
Posted on 2011-12-21 11:45:57, by Rachel De Barros in Automotive → Cars
This down economy is hitting everyone hard. High gas prices are not helping. Drivers are looking for ways to save on fuel. Driving habits, the type of vehicle and the conditions under which it’s driven all affect it’s environmental performance. With that in mind, here are our top tricks to make your car greener and save money on gas. Follow these green driving tips for better fuel economy...and better car karma!Accelerate Smoothly, Brake Gradually. “Easy on the throttle” is the biggest rule to save a lot of fuel. Drive at a distance from the car in front of you to avoid unnecessary acceleration and frequent repetitive braking that ends up wasting fuel and ruining brakes. When Consumer Reports researchers increased the speed of a 4-cylinder Camry test car from 55 to ... Read More
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Best Anti-Theft Devices To Protect Your Car
Posted on 2011-12-21 11:44:49, by Rachel De Barros in Automotive → Cars
Top 10 Most Stolen Cars by Make & Model:2010 Rank Model 2009 Rank1. Honda Accord 22. Honda Civic 13. Toyota Camry 34. Acura Integra 45. Cadillac Escalade 56. Toyota Corolla 67. Dodge Ram (New)8. Nissan Altima 89. Nissan Maxima (New)10. Chevrolet Tahoe 7LoJack says auto theft is on the rise again in some cities, with some $5.2 billion in lost assets.Top 10 States for Car Theft:2010 Rank State 2009 Rank1. California 12. Texas 23. Florida 34. New York 45. Massachusetts 56. New Jersey 67. Arizona 78. Maryland 89. Georgia 1010. Nevada 9Do you feel lucky? Do ... Read More
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15 Worst Car Modifications, Bad Upgrades & Auto Accessories
Posted on 2011-12-21 11:43:54, by Rachel De Barros in Automotive → Cars
There have always been those among us car enthusiasts who take the design of every vehicle they own to it’s very edge of speed, handling and style. In certain circles of Asian-Americans, it’s ultra-cool to get a Japanese import that looks totally souped up for street racing. BUT...All the modifications are *completely* useless (maybe mildly counterproductive). This is what we in the car industry call a "rice rocket." (WARNING: You may have to call it something else by now...or risk being called a racist.) Here is my public service announcement: the 10 worst ways to modify your car.1. Decals That Belong on Other Cars One popular way to convince people your car is “da bomb” is to apply a fake sticker claiming it's "turbo" charged or on some "racing team." One ... Read More
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Caring for Your Car
Posted on 2011-11-17 01:47:46, by Zimmerman Collins in Automotive → Cars
For many of us, an automobile is not something that is simply tossed to the side when it is in need of repair, it is something to be restored. Of course, not every automobile is going to be worthy of the restoration process but when you have the right car, it can really be something that you 're proud of. Since there are many different things that go into the overall restoration process, it 's important to consider some of the more important that may be involved. This is true, regardless of whether you are talking about restoring an old muscle car or if you are talking about restoring an antique that simply is to your liking.
One of the first things that is going to need to be done is ... Read More
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Where to Shop for Automotive Parts and Equipment
Posted on 2011-11-15 06:12:50, by Nanette Hampton in Automotive → Cars
A complete range of automotive tools and equipment can be found online. Consumers do have the advantage when shopping on the Internet, as they are not only provided quality merchandise, but merchandise at a discount. Top providers on the Internet will stock a wide range of automotive tools and equipment from recognized brands in the industry. Many consumers are turning to the Internet due to its affordability. Automotive tools and equipment, are expensive, and if you are in search of parts that are hard to find, the Internet is often the best source there is. When you begin to shop and compare the various online sites, you will notice that the greater reputability a company has, the more automotive tools and equipment they will offer. Automotive tools and equipment are ... Read More
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Modern Rims And Tires
Posted on 2011-10-11 18:32:36, by Christina Xio in Automotive → Cars
Vehicles need a lot of parts to work among those rims and
tires are very important because it is because of them that the vehicle is able
to move. People are always trying to get good rims and tires as this increases
the performance of vehicles and also it s a good approach to keep your vehicle
maintained so that you do not have to face any kind of problem.
Rims and tires are the essential part of vehicle and they
are already present with every vehicle when it is manufacture and sold to the
customers but many people do not like the original tires and rims as they are
made as product that can be used for many purposes but it is not specialized
for a single thing. Like if you are a resident of hilly area and ... Read More
