Posts Tagged ‘i’

World Leaders Bring Back Electric Cars

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
World Leaders Bring Back Electric Cars

The fate of electric cars seems to be sparking still and not completely gone. This is primarily because soon enough, electric cars would again be on the streets and roads. Well, not exactly for every day use and for ownership, but at least, they would be used by world leaders of leading industrialized countries and democracies. Maybe there is hope, after all.

These leaders would include those who lead countries like the United States, Russia, Britain, France, Japan, Germany, Canada, as well as Italy. They would be using the electric cars during the G8 Summit. This summit would be held this summer, July 15th to the 17th in St. Petersburg, Russia. GEM electric vehicles would be the ones to be used by these country leaders. And in part of such a big event, the government of Russia under the supervision of their president, Vladimir Putin, took part of the budget to purchase thirty GEM electric vehicles which could take in four passengers inside its cabin – these vehicles are also called as e4. They also made sure that each of the vehicles is personalized. They would be putting the participating country’s official logo as well as flag on the GEM electric vehicle. » More: World Leaders Bring Back Electric Cars

Where To Find Nissan Parts

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
Where To Find Nissan Parts

Nissan parts are a very important part of Nissan cars. Since the company’s inception in 1933, many sleek, powerful and affordable automobiles have come off of the production line. Just as there have been quality Nissan cars, there have been Nissan parts manufactured to fit them.

Every auto part that is purchased for Nissan cars will ultimately play a large role in the way that the automobile looks and operates. Nissan cars should always be repaired using authentic Nissan parts. From hoods to hubcaps, mirrors to spoilers and even wheels, Nissan cars feature a sleek design combined with affordable pricing. » More: Where To Find Nissan Parts

What’s New with Isuzu?

Saturday, March 21st, 2009
What's New with Isuzu?

In 2006, when IntelliChoice, a California-based information company that specifically studies automobiles and the ongoing cost of vehicle ownership, recognized the 2006 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger, Ascender 5-Passenger, i-280 Pickup and i-350 Pickup as among the top in their class for low cost, no one at Isuzu was surprised. They were confident they were giving the public high-quality, safe vehicles at affordable prices.
The list of IntelliChoice awards went on and on. The Ascender 5-Passenger (the 4WD version) was awarded the "Smart Choice" title in five distinct categories including operating, repair costs, ownership, depreciation, and fuel economy. The 2 Wheel Drive model was named "Top Winner" in two separate categories in which it competed against utility vehicles, winning for lowest ownership costs as well as lowest fuel costs. In addition to it’s wins, it was also named a "Smart Choice" with regards to low depreciation, low ownership costs, and low repair costs.
IntelliChoice, at that time, went on to recognize the Ascender 7-Passenger in several categories as well. The 4WD model was recognized for lowest repair costs, lowest maintenance and lowest operating cost while the 2WD model received kudos for lowest ownership and repair costs, lowest operating costs and lowest maintenance costs. » More: What’s New with Isuzu?

What Was the Volvo S90?

Friday, March 20th, 2009
What Was the Volvo S90?

The Volvo S90 belongs to the range of rear wheel drive cars and vehicles that were built by Volvo, the car manufacturer from Sweden. This vehicle was manufactured and built during the 1980s and the 1990s. Just like the range of vehicles that it belonged to, the Volvo S90 were crafted and created so as to tickle the interest and appeal of the American market. By doing such, Volvo then was able to further expand its growing company in the United States.

Going back to Volvo history, the Volvo S90 was actually first introduced as the Volvo 960. This vehicle was first launched in the autumn of 1990. This was done so because the company wanted the vehicle to be on the streets come the following year. This vehicle has become the replacement for the Volvo 760. The last two years that this vehicle was into production and manufactured, it was called as the Volvo S90 or as the Volvo V90. The production of this line of Volvo models was entirely halted come the year 1998. » More: What Was the Volvo S90?

Why the Isuzu I-370 Crew Cab is Perfect for Families

Friday, March 20th, 2009
Why the Isuzu I-370 Crew Cab is Perfect for Families

Hold on a second. Did I just suggest a pickup truck is "perfect" for families? Come on. Families need mini-vans and SUVs. Aren’t pickup trucks designed for farmers, construction workers, and young guys who like to go off-roading? Not anymore.
What a lot of people don’t know is that Isuzu’s i-370 Crew Cab has all the functionality of an SUV, plus more child-friendly features than many SUVs, vans, or cars. Let’s start with safety. The Isuzu i-370 Crew Cab comes standard with all of the safety features needed to keep young children safe. The popular pickup offers child seat lower- and top-tether anchor brackets to safely and easily secure child seats in the rear seat of the cab. The standard model also comes with child-safe rear side door locks to keep children from opening the doors while the vehicle is moving. Remote keyless entry/content theft-deterrent alarm system also comes standard, making entering and exiting the vehicle with children quick and safe. For older children riding in the front seat, there is also the standard automatic front-passenger airbag suppression system.
The Isuzu i-370 Crew Cab fits up to five adults comfortably as well, making it ideal for growing families. The model also comes standard with rubberized front and rear floor mats to protect the interior, and ebony-colored cloth seats that hide stains and clean easily. The tire pressure monitoring system informs the driver when pressure has suddenly begun to drop in one of the tires, helping to prevent accidents and keep occupants safe. The 3-channel, 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System and hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion power steering system also give the driver more control in difficult or changing conditions, which in turn, helps reduce the risk of accidents and injury to passengers. » More: Why the Isuzu I-370 Crew Cab is Perfect for Families

Where to Find Perfect Saab Parts and Accessories

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
Where to Find Perfect Saab Parts and Accessories

Born from jets – this is the tagline that Saab automobiles are famous for. Saab is proud of this unique heritage. This is what makes Saab different from the rest of the automakers of the world. Saab was predominantly an aircraft company when it was founded in 1937 by sixteen aircraft engineers in Sweden. The name Saab is an acronym for Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolag or The Swedish Aeroplane Company.

In the late 1940s, Saab ventured into the automobile industry. Because of Saab’s origins in the world of aircrafts, subsequent Saab automobile models had the most aerodynamic profiles in the industry. To this day, most Saab models still offer superior aerodynamics. Today, Saab Automobile AB is now owned by General Motors. » More: Where to Find Perfect Saab Parts and Accessories

What Are The Two Different Forms Of Hybrid Cars?

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
What Are The Two Different Forms Of Hybrid Cars?

Currently, there is a lot of interest in hybrid cars due to the gas prices of recent years. There are two forms of hybrid cars. The first is a parallel hybrid, where there is both a gas and electric supply attached to the transmission of the car and the car is able to use both sources when running. The second is a series hybrid, where the gas portion powers a generator and the generator supplies electricity for the motor to run. These both improve the efficiency of the car, which is why hybrids are favored today. The only drawback for some consumers is the size.
The reason for this is that smaller cars help maintain the efficiency of the car. With a big car the engine is heavier and so when speeding or traveling up an incline, more energy is needed. Further more, because of the size, the hybrid car has an engine that requires less energy to perform its tasks. Then there is the cylinder displacement, which in a large vehicle takes more power. And in terms of cylinders, the smaller hybrid car doesn’t need as many to perform.
The Honda Insight is one of the smallest hybrid cars on the market. It was designed to carry two people. There is hardly any space for cargo or luggage. This design improves the fuel efficiency considerably, but the lack of space is a drawback. » More: What Are The Two Different Forms Of Hybrid Cars?

When Fuel Pumps Give Up The Ghost

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
When Fuel Pumps Give Up The Ghost

Cruising down the highway at 70mph in your ‘98 Bimmer you notice a strange sound coming from somewhere underneath your car. You proceed down the road a few more miles before exiting and making the turn into your subdivision. The sound magically disappears and you dismiss it as something that must have wedged itself underneath your car and then worked itself free. However, your car engine buckles, hesitates and then dies as you make the turn into your driveway. Fortunately, you made it home. Unfortunately, your fuel pump has gone to auto parts heaven.

Sure, we can dream that your fuel pump died just as you got home. How convenient. In all likelihood the problem would have surfaced while you were on a long trip, on a Sunday afternoon, miles from no where. Fuel pump failures can happen without warning and without any engine codes signaling the problem. In other words: when it happens you are SOL. » More: When Fuel Pumps Give Up The Ghost

What Your Minivan Should Have

Monday, March 16th, 2009
What Your Minivan Should Have

When it comes to practicality, nothing comes quite close to owning a minivan. A minivan is also known as a multi utility vehicle, or MUV, and also known as a multi purpose vehicle, or MPV. It is just like a van however, it has rear side doors and windows and its interior can actually take in around seven people or more. It also could take in various types of cargo. Thus, the very reason why when it comes to practicality, people often choose minivans.

Aside from your minivan holding a large amount of people and cargo, a minivan should also have adjustable pedals and telescoping steering wheel. This would be a good thing for parents or drivers of minivans to be comfortable. Adjustable pedals and telescoping steering wheels are of big help to people who are not physically that long. » More: What Your Minivan Should Have

What to Bring On a Family Trip

Saturday, March 7th, 2009
What to Bring On a Family Trip

Family trips are one of the ways for a family to spend time together and enjoy each other’s company while driving on the road. The journey could bring the family to a camp site, to a grand parents’ house, or to an amusement park. Or it could be anywhere else. Although there are various reactions from the children, most would often enjoy the whole trip no matter how long it may seem. Fun as it may seem, there still are a couple of things that parents should prepare for and be able to bring with them for the duration of the whole road trip for the family.

Cellular phones should not be forgotten. This is very necessary especially if the car you are driving experiences an overheated engine, a blown tire, or if there is a need for some kind of medical assistance. However, do not also forget to bring the charger for the cellular phone – be it an A/C charger or a car charger. Both would help out a lot. » More: What to Bring On a Family Trip