Since the introduction of alternatively-fueled cars, the world has moved further and further away from producing engines that run on gasoline. Once you have cars that run on hydrogen or plug into the wall like a toaster, an internal combustion engine seems all the more antiquated. However, the fact remains that the vast majority of …
This year, Ford announced that it will launch 17 new or revamped models of Ford and Lincoln vehicles over the next two years to increase growth in the Middle East and Africa. The new selection will include the Ford Fusion sedan and the EcoSport, a small SUV which were introduced recently at the Dubai International …
Most people might be able to figure this out on their own, but the last thing that anyone wants to experience is being stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire and no cell phone service. After all, who picks up hitchhikers anymore? And even if they did, is it really safe …
Even though we have all of these drive-thru oil change service stations, one of the things that everyone should know how to do is change their own oil. It gets you in touch with your vehicle, it gives you a sense of accomplishment and you may have spent up to an hour doing it, but …
A cold-air intake system is one way to increase performance. The motor sucks in oxygen, mixes it with the fuel that comes in to the spark plug area to produce power. If you can increase the amount of airflow in an engine it will work faster thus putting out more exhaust. However, it is much …
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In technical terms, the oil in a motor keeps the valves lubricated so that the pistons can function properly. Basically, gasoline enters the engine and is ignited by the spark plugs. The energy that is released from the explosion of gas then pumps the pistons inside the motor. The pistons turn the crankshaft, which is …
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After almost three years, the midsize pickup truck, the Colorado, is making a comeback in Chevrolet’s 2015 lineup. This model has been completely redesigned. Along with GMC’s Canyon, the Colorado will be the only American midsize truck (Ford discontinued the Ranger and Chrysler, the Dakota). The only competitors now are the Toyota Tacoma and the …
The Detroit Auto Show 2015 will have as its highlight Tesla’s third-generation Model E, according to Franz von Holzhausen, automobile designer of Tesla Motors Inc. However, the car will not be available for public purchase until at least 2016. This delay is typical of Tesla – it seems that they like the anticipation! The first …
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In continuation of Part 1 of this post, here are the top three vehicles that are most likely to be ousted for the 2015 market offer. 3. Chevrolet Spark This four-seat city car has all the newest technological features, but is not a good deal for the money. Costing up to $27,000, it only …
Car manufacturers provide all sorts of reasons for discontinuing a model. Sometimes it is just because the cycle is over, or the model didn’t do very well. Other times a car is too similar to its competition – for example, the Maybach vs. the Mercedes S-Class – and a new design is needed to keep …