The Geneva Motor Show has indicated that there is a strong interest for the greener cars across the Globe. Almost all the companies are gearing towards a green future. While Toyota is ahead in the race with the Prius being already successfully marketed, Chevrolet is catching up with Volt and Nissan is all set to launch Leaf.
From the initial results of Toyota?s Prius sales, it is clear the consumers are willing to lap up the hybrids. Nissan has been so successful in creating a buzz for
Consumers know that we must reduce our reliance on gasoline for a host of reasons. There are a lot of choices other than the traditional gasoline powered engine, but thus far none of them has emerged as the undisputed leader. Here are the pros and cons of some of the most popular options out there today.
Diesel and Biodiesel
Pros: Diesel and biodiesel fuels get thirty percent better gas mileage than traditional fuels. Since diesel has been around for years and is currently in
When consumers visit the gas station, the most common thought on their minds is the price they’re paying per gallon. Few people think about the process by which gasoline travels from the tank into the engine. We’re going to address that process below.
If you’re familiar with the workings of your vehicle’s engine, you already know that fuel and air mix in each cylinder’s combustion chamber. Within, the mixture is compressed as the valves close and a piston
Fuel costs continue to go through the roof, with no end in sight. You?ve probably seen countless ads for high tech fuel savers, but most of these end up being gimmicks or rip-offs. But there is one gadget that really does save you fuel–and lots of it. What is it? Your GPS Navigation System. Saving you fuel is one of its best yet unsung benefits of your GPS. With fuel prices at record highs, before you know it your GPS investment will pay for itself in fuel savings alone. Read on for
Travelling comes at the top of most of our holiday plans. In a globalized world, travelling abroad seems to be a mundane activity in our both personal and professional life. When flights take you comfortably to any places you wish to go, local travelling within a region is always a troubleshooter. Lack of planning compounds the situation too.
Renting a car is always a comfortable way to travel through local places. It gives you freedom and flexibility while traveling, and in some
Checking your tires periodically is an important part of vehicle maintenance as well as the responsibility of the owner. Things like poor tire tread, under inflated tires and even over inflated tires have cause more accidents and continue to be one of the leading causes of car accidents today.
What do you think would happen if you had under inflated tires and tried to drive on the roads during a snow storm? What about if you were trying to drive in a torrential downpour or thunderstorm
Chrysler first launched the Chrysler PT Cruiser in the late 1999 as Sedan/ hatchback,the PT Cruiser is a front-wheel drive 5-passenger vehicle. This is a compact automobile with a retro style. The PT Cruiser was originally conceived as a Plymouth model. In the early 2005 this was launched as coupe/ convertible. Bryan Nesbitt designed this car. He was also the designer of Chevrolet HHR. The Chrysler PT Cruiser was originally a Plymouth model but after introduction it got the name plate
The words ?sports car? bring to mind a variety of models, including Jaguar, Porsche, Chevrolet, Lexus, Cadillac and Pontiac. Custom-made sports cars also exist. These are generally referred to as quality replicas. These really resemble the lovely models produced by the aforementioned companies.
There are also a number of other things one needs to know about custom cars. Regardless whether the driver wants his car to be roadster or coupe, there are companies that custom-built cars that
Cars are similar to emotional connections. We often forget how important they are until something breaks down. If you give your car regular maintenance checks and repairs, you will be a much calmer traveler. Don?t let the thought of car maintenance intimidate you. There are actually the car maintenance tips you can do ? even if you?re totally mechanically-challenged!
During winter, always keep your wiper fluid container full. All you do is take off the cap, fill the container to
When you’re tight on funds and you really don’t have the money to spend. There are some things that you can have done to your Japanese auction bought car if you have kept your car in good maintenance. Here are seven steps on fixing your car on a budget.
1. Oil change
Having your oil check or change is one of the simplest tasks to be done. You can check the dipstick your self to see if your car needs an oil change or if the oil is below