Cars and Trucks Articles

Cars and Trucks | By Everette Jamison @ Monday, 22nd December 2008 @ 5:48 PM

Parents have a lot of options when buying car safety seats. In a previous column, we talked briefly about the various types available. Today, we\'re going to explore them in more detail. Specifically, I\'ll describe a few of the inherent advantages and drawbacks for several types of models. In the end, drivers who have young children will be able to use the information to make the buying decision that best suits their needs. Let\'s get started. For Infants Only Pros ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Everette Jamison @ Monday, 22nd December 2008 @ 5:47 PM

When hybrids first hit the showroom floors, they were heralded as being the future of the automotive industry. Manufacturers boisterously claimed that the new vehicles\' fuel efficiency couldn\'t be matched by the old-fashioned gasoline-chugging engine. It turns out they were right. By generating electrical power under the hood, automakers were able to slash their cars\' dependency upon gas, leading to savings at the pump. But, the cost savings of buying a hybrid aren\'t alwa... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Darryl Power @ Monday, 22nd December 2008 @ 2:06 PM

Now that the cost of fuel has gone to astronomical level, a lot of people are constantly on the look for different ways on how to reduce their expenditure when it comes to fuel consumption. One way to cut the cost of fuel expenditure is to use a car that has the capacity to consume very minimal quantity of fuel. Just knowing alone the technique on how to reduce your fuel consumption is not enough. Looking for the most fuel efficient used cars is the next best thing to do. Looking ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Ray Subs @ Monday, 22nd December 2008 @ 1:41 PM

When you are rehabbing a car you want it to be better than good. You want it to be great, and to make that happen you have to have top of the line equipment. Give your rehab the style and power it deserves and the overdrive and gas mileage you want with the 700R4 transmission. The 700R4 transmission from Chevy is an automatic overdrive transmission designed for the restoration of two to three speed cars, trucks and hot rods that packs a lot of punch in a small, conveniently priced package... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Tony Hill @ Saturday, 20th December 2008 @ 2:55 PM

\"I got caught speeding in a Skoda, but got let off because the copper was laughing too much.\" How many Skoda jokes are there? There must be hundreds and I\'ve certainly told more than my fair share. Thing is, are they still a joke? They\'re no longer the comedy-fodder little boxes they were in the past. They\'re just cheap Volkswagens with a different badge aren\'t they? Well, I\'m not afraid to admit this: I was able to drive a new Skoda Octavia ... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Jordan McPelt @ Saturday, 20th December 2008 @ 2:33 PM

When your car needs repairing, you feel as though the world has stopped. The thought of expensive repairs and the down time causes be the break down are enough to cause huge amounts of stress and bad decision making about the car repair shop you choose. Car repair is not something that needs to take over your life. You can choose a car repair expert with the knowledge to fix your car with as little cost to you with the right information. Car repair shops will first want to analyze your c... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Amy Nutt @ Friday, 19th December 2008 @ 10:59 AM

The stereotypical image of a junk yard, complete with smashed cars piled sky high and a couple of ferocious dogs couldn\'t be further from the truth these days. It\'s not necessary to dig through jumbled, twisted metal just to find the auto parts that you need. The modern junk yards are far easier to navigate. Organization is vital for any business and mechanics get this. Using computers, every car model that is brought in is carefully cataloged and stored. The catalog is th... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Mike Trudel @ Friday, 19th December 2008 @ 10:51 AM

So you\'re finally nestled into a cramped but adequate seat after a ten-hour flight delay in Denver. This, after a ten-day business trip. Your greatest wish at this point is to sit back, listen to some music and return to the comforts of home. The magic button reclines your seat at a finger\'s request, you snuggle into the extra pillows already delivered by the accommodating flight attendant and start up your MP3 player, expecting the genius of Bach, only to find...silence. \"What?... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Mike Trudel @ Friday, 19th December 2008 @ 10:41 AM

Today\'s automotive engineers are focusing their attention on improving the way we drive -- and the way we live. Some automotive improvements make life easier to navigate, like GPS systems with visual and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions. Other innovations help protect vehicle occupants and save lives, such as \"active safety\" technologies, which warn drivers so they can take action to avoid an accident. Of course, yet another focus of automotive engineers, garnering much atten... more...

Cars and Trucks | By Amy Nutt @ Friday, 19th December 2008 @ 10:41 AM

There are certain behavioral norms that we are used to following in regular interactions with other people. All that seems to go out the window when you are on the road. Road rage is far more commonly discussed these days than driver etiquette, but it\'s our manners while driving that are most important. What exactly should we be doing and how should we be acting while on the road? Here are a few guidelines. DO - Leave on time. If you\'re rushed and racing to get ... more...