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My Elbow was the Window Motor

March 11, 2013 - After reminiscing on the pros and cons of the old days, let’s compare that to today’s modern vehicle window opener. The handy dandy push button control to the window motor to the power window regulator is a much more elbow friendly window opening technique. Perhaps you remember the first time that…

7 Ways to Make Your Car More Fuel Efficient to SaveYou Money

March 8, 2013 - Gas and petrol prices have been constantly increasing over the years. It seems that the rising cost of fuel is something we have to live with and get used to, for quite some time. For many of us the amount we have to spend on gas is putting a strain on…

What Are Serpentine Belts?

March 6, 2013 - Well, in 1985 when Mercedes-Benz used the first serpentine belts, it was the beginning of a revolutionary change in the engine belt industry. Before the serpentine belt, thinner belts were used. This was not optimum for mechanical efficiency. The idea behind the serpentine belt is to use a single, wider belt…

Review: 2013 Honda Accord

March 4, 2013 - For the last couple of decades, Honda has been a dominating force in the North American car market with its two main staples, the Civic and the Accord. Essentially an upgraded version of the Honda Civic with more power, more space, and more luxury, the Honda Accord has been repeatedly copied…

9 Affordable Cars of 2013: Less than $15K and More than 30 MPG

March 1, 2013 - With gas prices set to increase as usual, choosing the right car is more important than ever. In this economy you really need to think carefully about all the important factors. It isn’t just the upfront price of the car you should worry about, but also how fuel efficient it is.…

Regenerative Braking

February 28, 2013 - For as long as we have had traffic – there have been people shouting about the annoyance of it. But now there are also people complaining about the damage it does to the environment. With your car sitting there running, but not moving, it is just wasting engine output, fuel, and…

The Web Connected Car: the Future of the Auto Industry or Just a Fad?

February 27, 2013 - The internet has given rise to many new technologies and devices. Over the last several years our fascination (obsession?) with the new tech afforded by the digital age has rapidly increased. The original iPhone was released in 2007 and really set the smartphone world on fire. The iPhone along with the…

What Is A Hemi Engine?

February 26, 2013- A HEMI Engine- HEMI coming from the word Hemisphere – is the engine that tended to be used in powerful, muscle cars, drag racers and even certain trucks. Most abundant in the late 40s to the 70s, the HEMI engine was wildly powerful. Associated with powerful engines, the HEMI is one of…

Hella Headlights

February 25, 2013 - Hella’s Job is to Protect You. Have you ever driven with Hella? How do you know if you have Hella Headlights? Have you ever been driving down a dimly lit road late at night and wished you could see better? Have you ever been scared to death because your visibility was…

Oscar Worthy Cars

February 22, 2013 - Just a few days away from the Oscars, where Hollywood’s most distinguished guests will be awarded with the esteemed honor of calling themselves Academy Award Winners, the thought crosses my mind; “What movies had more memorable cars, than actors?” For years, elite actors and actresses along with first year newcomers, have…