For those of you living in the glorious State of New York there is a new law about catalytic converters that came into play on January 1st, 2014. I would highly suggest that you pay attention if you live in New York because the fines can range from $500 for […]
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Honda Adds Accord Hybrid Production to Ohio Plant
The Honda Accord Hybrid is returning to the market, a 2014 model that will be built at the automaker’s manufacturing facility in Marysville, Ohio. This manufacturing plant, opened in 1982, is Honda’s first US production plant. The company will add 95,000 square feet to accommodate the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid […]
2007 Automotive Sneak Peek, Part 3!
Many model year 2007 vehicles have already hit new car showrooms starting with several new SUVs built by General Motors. The upcoming model year is shaping up as one likely to be filled with many changes as automakers reshape their line ups and prepare for the coming invasion of cheap […]
Producing Air-Powered Cars For American Consumers
First it was steam-powered cars. Then it became gasoline-powered cars. Now, air-powered cars are to come this way. This only shows that man has advanced so much when it comes to vehicle technology. But what really are air-powered cars? For those who don’t know yet, it is a type of […]
Skoda Octavia at the International Motor Show in Shanghai
Skoda Auto, the Czech automaker subsidiary of Volkswagen and recipient of quality VW parts such as VW alternators, — will be presenting the Octavia designed for the local market in China at the International Motor Show in Shanghai. The engine portfolio for the Octavia that would be presented in Shanghai […]
How To List an ATV For Sale
When you have large objects taking up space in the garage, the natural inclination is to sell them. In the Internet age, listing items like an ATV for sale has changed dramatically. A small written ad in the newspaper, or a sign simply won’t get the job done in a […]
Tips For Buying Auto Parts Online
The Internet is a wonderful place for buying many things. You will often have access to options that you never knew existed. You will also have many more choices and can often find a better deal on items online than in a brick and mortar store. One area of items […]
Aftermarket Auto Parts: Boon or Bane?
There’s no questioning the popularity of aftermarket auto parts in the US automotive industry. Basically alternate car parts most of which are not made by car manufacturers themselves, aftermarket auto parts compete with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. When an original auto part fails (for instance, your hood strut) and […]
The Importance of Technical Knowledge in Modern Auto Sales Training
Technical knowledge is becoming increasingly more important in modern auto sales training. In the past it was sufficient for salesmen and women to be able to explain to customers how their cars should be serviced and answer general everyday questions such as what the carburetor does. In fact, even these […]
Important Facts About the Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Types of ATV Tires
People often overlook important details about the maintenance of their automobile, thus most of the times decreasing its life span, and in some extreme cases, even putting lives in danger. Even though tampering with vehicles is not recommended (and also illegal in most countries), an owner still has an active […]
Things to Consider While Buying Auto Car Parts Online
Today internet is considered as one of the wonderful and exciting ways to buy and sell products. There are ample numbers of options to access that you may have never known. One industry that has witnessed a rapid change with the growth in concepts of online purchasing is automobile spare […]
Mercedes-Benz And Your Safety
Volvo has long been attributed with being the number one automobile manufacturer when it comes to vehicular safety and rightly so. As an inventor of “crumple zones” and “safety cages” to protect passengers, Volvo set the tone for worldwide auto building for the next several generations. Indeed, the auto industry […]
Case Hardening – An Effective Heat Treatment Process For The Heavy Machine Tools Industry
Case hardening or surface hardening is an industrial process that is used to toughen the surfaces of metals. The process aims to create a hard surface that is tough and resilient to high pressures, while maintaining a soft core that imparts agility ensuring that the object is able to absorb […]
Be a Backyard Mechanic
Most people agree that owning a home based business is the way to go. In fact, for many people, it is a dream of a lifetime to get out from the 9-to-5 grind and become your own boss. One way to do this is to become a backyard mechanic. Of […]
Toyota’s Winning Trio in Canadian Car of the Year Awards
Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) members pick Camry LE, Camry Hybrid and RAV4 as category winners for the 2007 Canadian Car of the Year. Toyota Trio were given the top honors. Toyota Camry LE won in the Best New Family Car, Toyota Camry Hybrid, in the Best New Family […]
The Low Cost Chinese ATV – Buying Kids An ATV Does Not Have To Cost An Arm & A Leg
One of the best ways to get away from the stressful pace of our everyday lives is to go ATVing. It’s a fun and exciting way to enjoy the outdoors and meet with family and friends. We are helping to spread the word about the great world of ATVs and […]