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| Black Boxes for Automobiles |
| 2008-06-11 01:25:04 |
The Black box is the technical term for a device with an input and output attributes. According to some sources, an object can be technically called a black box though it’s not literally black; a transistor; a cassette or any recording device may be called a black box.Black box is a device or object which records audible data. In aircraft technology, it records all communications made in the cockpit of an aircraft while in flight. This had been very popular and helpful in reporting and detecti...
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| MX-5: The Best of Its Class |
| 2008-05-23 22:57:10 |
The Mazda MX-5, still popularly known as the Miata is a sleek and well-engineered convertible. It is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car, available in 8 trims, ranging from the SV to the Grand Touring Power Retractable Hardtop. It is released as a Special Edition MX-5 with an exclusive Saddle Brown folding top. According to the usnews.rankingsandreviews.com, this car ranks first out of ten Affordable Sports Cars.“The SV is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 166-horsepower engine ...
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| A Hybrid for Nissan |
| 2008-05-16 03:37:28 |
The Altima Hybrid Electric is Nissan's first hybrid car. It is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan. Nissan have had an agreement with Toyota in using some of its hybrid technology in the new Altima for the 2007 model year.It is a 158-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and 40-horsepower electric assist motor. Torque-wise it’s a stump-puller, with 162 pound-feet from the gas engine and 199 from the electric motor. Its mileage reaches up to 35 miles a gallon in the city and 33 on the ...
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| The GT-R Concept |
| 2008-05-14 03:56:34 |
The Nissan GT-R is a coupe created by Nissan, and released in Japan on December 6, 2007. Nissan showed the GT-R Concept as the prospective successor to the R34. It is expected to be released internationally by early June of 2008.“It is powered by an all-new 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 "VR38" engine, featuring plasma-sprayed bores and a special twin-turbo exhaust manifold system. The Nissan GT-R's new engine produces 480PS (353kW) at 6400rpm and maximum torque of 60kgm (588Nm) from 3200 to 5200rpm....
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| BMW M1 Homage |
| 2008-05-07 20:27:35 |
BMW introduced the world to their M1 Homage concept at the Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance last April 2008. The concept vehicle uses a mid-engine layout and borrows its styling from both the original M1 and the Turbo show car. The reason the car was introduced is to mark the 30th anniversary of the BMW M1, which to this day is still one of the most stunning sports cars ever created. It's been thirty years since the first BMW M1 supercar rolled out of the company’s facility in Munich, Germany....
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| Volvo Launches Its 15 Millionth Car |
| 2008-02-26 20:34:39 |
Indeed, life in the car industry (as in all other fields of business) is such an unpredictable game. Nothing manifests it best than Ford’s luxury brand Volvo which has produced its 15 millionth car -- an all-new convertible Volvo C70, as reported by the AutoChannel yesterday. According to Wikipedia, Volvo founder Asaar Gabrielsson, upon losing his wife in a car accident, promised to uphold the production of safe cars. On April 14, 1927, the first Volvo car, called Volvo ÖV 4, was introd...
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| Toyota Unveils Green Sporty Car |
| 2008-02-25 22:25:27 |
Japanese auto making juggernaut Toyota has been the face of the green revolution in the automotive industry. Although the automaker is not the first to offer a hybrid to consumers especially in the United States, its Prius is what caught the attention of many. But Toyota is not just about green cars. Recently, the automaker launched a sports car. When you hear the word sports car, you might think that it is one of those fast machines that guzzle gas as it rack up the miles. But this one ha...
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| New York International Auto Show Features First-Ever Virtual Garage |
| 2008-02-18 19:51:20 |
“I’m a new lover of cars. I found my favorite car (the Shadow Grey Aston Martin Vanquish) was discontinued and I think my heart died a little. So I’ve begun to dedicate myself to finding my own car, one that I could tune to my personality and style and ride it into the sunset. Can you help me?” Those were words posted by 19-year-old car enthusiast Kitsune of New Jersey at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) Virtual Garage, accessible at autoshowny.com. For the first ti...
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| Fight The Cold |
| 2008-02-11 20:36:49 |
With this cold weather we are having, it is not surprising that there have been a lot of vehicles breaking down on the road. Thus, it is always important to check your car before driving out there. There are simple things you can do and some of them do not even include using auto parts such as thermostats. AAA Chicago published their tips thanks to The Auto Channel. Since everyone driving around in this weather should be armed with information, here are those tips: Check your bat...
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| Who’s To Define 2008 Global Auto Sales? |
| 2008-02-07 22:35:57 |
“How quickly does it improve and where does it go to, that remains to be seen.”I agree with the words of General Motors’ North American Operations Head Troy Clarke. Indeed, who’s to define the fate of the auto industry for us?Despite many auto analysts’ predictions that this year would mark the worst US sales in a decade, expecting a 17 million drop as compared to that of 2005, auto manufacturers remain hopeful.Auto executives told the Associated Press about the possibility of federal...
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| Best January for MNAO |
| 2008-02-05 17:42:25 |
Mazda North American Operations had a promising start this year with its record-breaking 10.2 sales increase for January 2008 - the first after 14 years. Mazda had sold about 21, 212 vehicles in 2008’s first 31 days! Whoa! Whatta great start, isn’t it? These cars must have the same quality like Acura cars with great fender flares. Mazda3, or Mazda Axela, a compact car, led the volume of record sales with 6, 579 units sold. On the other hand, Mazda6 or Mazda Atenza, a midsize car, g...
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| Cars Get More Horses Under The Hood |
| 2008-01-30 20:49:32 |
Who says the battle of the horsepower is over? You are wrong. Actually, the battle is just getter hotter as automakers give more horses under the hood.The most remarkable, by far, is RENNTECH’s package for the Mercedes AMG models. Imagine, the car gets 695 hp. Awesome!In the last few years, the auto industry has witnessed the parade of 500hp sedans. German automakers such as Audi, BMW and Mercedes have inundated the industry with uber fast cars. But, as I’ve said the battle isn’t over.In a...
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| More than Just Dessert |
| 2008-01-26 00:17:19 |
They are regarded as one of the keystones in the aquatic food chain being the major food of fish, suppliers of oxygen to the aquatic world, a source of fertilizer and also used as stabilizer in food, cosmetics and paints. Yeah, you got it right! That substance you dissolve in boiling water, mixed with sugar, milk and food color and molded into yummy gelatin dessert is the same material from which the latest biodiesel-fuel was derived. Algae, that is. Just two days ago, the first algae-derive...
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| Are You Wedded To Your Cars? |
| 2008-01-23 20:01:50 |
Picture this: The world stays as it is today but without - cars! Yes, you can have all other whims but cars. Are you gonna survive?Traveling is just an ordinary thing these days. And without a car, where do you think you’ll be going? Quite obviously, it is nice to travel from one town to another. The views are breathtaking. The moments are priceless. But driving isn’t just for leisure. It’s actually for everyday travel. No wonder cars are deemed indispensable.If you think you can’t live ...
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| Is It End Of The Line For Petrol Cars? |
| 2008-01-16 20:14:58 |
With the constant increase in gasoline prices and the rising demand for foreign oil, there is a great probability that petrol-powered cars will soon be facing extinction. Matter of fact, General Motors was earlier quoted as saying it believes global oil supply has peaked and a switch to electric cars is inevitable.At the opening of this year’s North American International Auto Show, GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner said ethanol was an "important interim solution" to the world's demand for oil,...
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| Infiniti EX35 Earns Top IIHS Safety Award |
| 2008-01-14 20:27:03 |
All types of vehicles go along with a dependable safety system to protect drivers and passengers during rear, side and front crashes. Of course, safety comes first and that is closely followed by performance and convenience. That’s the way it should be. Our lives are more important than the driveshaft, fenders or whatsoever. Today, we are in so much delight because of the fact that several car manufacturers are giving lots of efforts in bringing the best safety technologies in premium vehicle...
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| The Hyundai Genesis Premium Sports Sedan At The 2008 NAIAS |
| 2008-01-09 19:55:14 |
The 2008 NAIAS is definitely the hottest phenomenon to start the brand new year. Radiators will totally burst with the presentation of the newest concept cars courtesy of the giant automakers around the globe. And among these renowned groups is Hyundai.The Genesis Concept was once a grand vision from Hyundai, but now, it’s a dream come true… finally! The luxury sedan’s initial design sketch was superb - almost perfect that is. The unveiling of Hyundai’s masterpiece is one of the most awa...
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| Special Corvette In Indianapolis |
| 2008-01-03 19:44:45 |
The 2008 Indianapolis 500 is widely anticipated by race fans not only for the racing but also for the cars. And what more can appease them than two Corvette pace cars? The Auto Channel reported that a pair of Corvettes will be gracing the event. These two cars are identically designed of course but differ in many ways. One of the cars is designed to showcase Chevrolet's commitment to a greener auto industry while the second car is designed to celebrate thirty years of the Corvette being t...
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| A Sneak At Detroit’s Big 3 Plans For 2008 |
| 2008-01-01 23:36:51 |
Still tired of the New Year’s celebration? Well, exhaustion shouldn’t keep you adrift for the longest time and lose contact with auto industry’s upcoming offerings. Those are not something that should be missed.To give you a preview of what’s forthcoming in the industry, here’s a quick rundown:FordFord Motor Co. has licensed its technology for soy-based flexible seat foam to Deere & Co. and Sears Manufacturing Co., so those companies can develop it for John Deere farming equipment ...
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| Volvo Recalls 125,000 Trucks |
| 2007-12-28 22:41:00 |
Every car maker should ensure that every car part and accessory they install on the vehicles they make is built to be quality ones just like the durability of the Acura CL steering rack. However, sometimes because of technical problems, these auto makers failed to check the function of these car parts. This is why there are still faulty car parts in the cars running through streets.Car makers had to recall these car parts in order to prevent accidents and other fatal incidents.In recent news, th...
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| 1,000 MB C-Class Units Please |
| 2007-12-28 19:18:28 |
Who could possibly defy the magnificence of Mercedes-Benz cars? I think there’s none. Anyone? The hotness of these rides especially the C-Class models are totally radical. Talk about luxury, sophistication and style - the C-Class is truly as hot as the overnight radiators, that’s why the demand for this vehicle is rapidly increasing.According to the Auto Channel, after the imported C class was launched in China, Daimler's first-class Mercedes-Benz obtained orders of C-class sedans tallying u...
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| Honda Eyes 2008 Gains |
| 2007-12-14 23:47:02 |
Honda Motor Co. is pleased to announce its growing sales…Earlier, the Japanese automaker’s American unit reported that its sales increased by 3% or more next year even as the overall market for new vehicles slumps in line with a slowing economy and increased consumer caution, a senior executive said on Thursday.John Mendel, executive vice president in charge of Honda's American operations, said he expected industry-wide sales to slip to between 15.5 million and 16 million vehicles in the U.S...
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| Comparison Of Video Sharing Sites |
| 2007-12-13 19:30:23 |
The Internet is currently playing a key role in the car shopping needs of consumers. It has been reported that majority of auto buyers spend most of their time on the web when it comes to researching for a new car to buy. The advantages of using the World Wide Web includes being able to see different specs of different vehicles at the comfort of a consumer's own home. With the Internet, they would not have to visit a dealership one by one just to compare vehicles. Recently, J.D. Power and A...
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| Holiday Carols To Save Teen Drivers This Season |
| 2007-12-11 22:37:49 |
Believe it or not, car crashes are the scariest nightmares for teen drivers! Almost 6,000 lives were already taken and the most shocking thing about this is that the Christmas season is the deadliest time for young adult drivers… sad but true!However, a group of dedicated teenagers didn’t let any barriers or a defective ignition coil block them from spreading joyful cheers with several smart driving tips and messages. According to The Auto Channel, during one of the first contests of its cat...
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