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 of ... Readmore ClickHere

Entering the automobile world in 1992, the Dodge Viper has had undergone many changes as well as many obstacles. This year, 2006, the Dodge Viper is already on its third generation of vehicles. This time around, the vehicle 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 Viper SRT10 Convertible for 2003. The all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 coupe... Readmore ClickHere

President John F. Kennedy once said: “When written in Chinese the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters… one represents danger and the other represents opportunity.” With oil costs well over $50 a barrel, thus causing a constant increase in the per gallon cost of fuel, this is the beginning of a possible “crisis” that could turn into an “opportunity”. So, what is the opportunity? A new era of mini-truckin’. Now, let me explain my ... Readmore ClickHere

Vehicles with bigger, less fuel-efficient engines will benefit more from hybrid technology, thus big pickup trucks, vans and SUVs are prime candidates for the gas-saving benefits of hybrid technology. The Chevy Silverado hybrid pickup feature GM’s 5300 Vortec V-8 and Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed automatic transmission, coupled with hybrid technology that delivers 10 to 12 percent improved fuel economy over GM half-ton pickups. It features a powerful 42-volt lead-acid battery pack undernea... Readmore ClickHere

From the first moment you step into a hybrid car, you will notice that a multitude of things are vastly different than your conventional vehicle. Turn the ignition key, and you will notice just how quiet these things are. For example, if you happen to be sitting in a Toyata Prius the car’s electric generator will quietly fire up the conventional internal combustion engine, or “ICE”. As the ICE comes up to operating temperature it will automatically be shut off, which brings the... Readmore ClickHere

Every year, the government is required by law to get rid of items that it has in its inventory. These are used cars, trucks and vans that were owned by someone else. This is under the United States General Services Administration Supply Service that has an agreement with various car manufacturers, which auction these off when the contract ends. These vehicles are well maintained and have the usual amenities just like those sold in a dealer’s lot. People will be able to know what vehicles a... Readmore ClickHere

The one that is responsible for the precise control, handling, and balance of the drivability of the Mercedes Benz is the control arm. Otherwise called as the wishbone or A-arm of the suspension system, the Mercedes control arm is nearly a flat and roughly triangular member (sub-frame) that pivots in two places. Its broad end is attached at the frame and pivots on a bushing. While the narrow, on the other hand, attaches to the steering knuckle and pivots on a ball joint. Up to four control arms ... Readmore ClickHere

Background In this article we aim to cover just the very basics of what a Hybrid car is, and the advantages to buying and owning one. Hybrid cars operate on both a gasoline engine and a battery. They were created with the idea of reducing the fuel consumed & to be more environmentally acceptable by reducing pollution levels. Fuel consumption is reduced because hybrid cars get their power from the battery, and the gas engine. Advantages The beauty of the hybrid car is that it has the adva... Readmore ClickHere

First of all let’s examine why you would need a Driving Instructor in order to learn how to drive. Sure everyone needs a teacher, advisor or instructor, don’t they, when facing up to a new challenge? Or do they? Which comes first, the Chicken or the Egg? Would you go out and Order an expensive Steinway Piano, never having played a note? Would you go to your local swimming pool and jump in the deep end if you had never been in the water before? Would you ring up your local light Aircraft Comp... Readmore ClickHere

In Chicago: Pontiac has rolled out a showcar version of the new 2008 Pontiac G8, announcing that it is “a representative of the production GT model” that will hit showrooms early next year. The automaker has also released details about the G8 saying that it is going to be the new Pontiac flagship sedan and will be built in Adelaide, Australia. The G8 is the first North American application of GM’s new global rear-wheel-drive architecture developed by Holden, GM’s Australian subsidiary. T... Readmore ClickHere