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Parts

Autos — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:02:52 +0000

Go With Used Parts Rather Than New Car Parts
By: Victor Epand, Mon Nov 19th, 2007
Use car parts are fine to use if you are like me! I like every thing new. Don’t worry use parts in this manner are just fine. The only thing I would do is put white lube on your window track and door lock linkages. The only thing I wouldn’t use is the plastic clips if you cant get them.

Volvo Car Parts Online
By: G. Wiggins, Wed Jun 27th, 2007
Volvo car parts may seem endless and varied, at least for those who are not entirely familiar with such matters. However, with a wee bit of aid from experts and professionals in the field, you won’t have any trouble finding the right auto component that your car has been hankering for.

Automotive

Autos — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:50:39 +0000

Undercoating Your Own Car
By: Steamboat L. Salter, Mon Aug 13th, 2007
Undercoating stops and prevents rust and keeps your car looking great. It’s recommended for those planning on keeping their vehicle more than a couple of years It is a thrifty job in two ways.

Can Buying Auto Insurance Online Really Help Me Save Hundreds Online?
By: Thane Rutledge, Mon Aug 20th, 2007
Driving a car is expensive. You have car loans, constantly rising gasoline prices, gas taxes, bridge tolls and of course auto insurance. Not surprisingly, it’s expected to get more and more expensive in time. The cost of buying or leasing an automobile is also on the rise, and we haven’t even talked about the normal wear and tear and normal maintenance costs associated with keeping your automobile running efficiently. Needless to say, many are now using more and more alternative transportation avenues to defray traditional costs.

Saturn engine’s first line of D
By: Anthony Fontanelle, Mon Aug 13th, 2007
Most drivers underestimate the importance of a car hood. Vehicle owners usually look down at the hood as just an engine cover and even as an obstruction before checking up an engine. Basically, a hood is used to provide protection to an engine automobile. But what most people do not understand is that, the hood can boost an automobile’s speed and performance. In a nutshell, the right hood will help a driver increase speed and reduce the effects of wind on the car.

Environment-conscious Carmakers
By: Sophia, Tue Jul 31st, 2007
Opel and Peugeot are two of Europe’s most environment-conscious automobile manufacturers. It is not surprising that both these carmakers have undertaken earnest efforts to produce vehicles that are not only fuel-efficient, but spew far lesser emissions. With this in mind, the makers at Opel and Peugeot designed, developed, assembled, and equipped catalytic converters to their vehicles.

Trucks

Autos — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:25:22 +0000

It’s About Time!: Hybrid Trucks
By: Dan Riffle, Mon May 28th, 2007
With the increasing concern about environmental issues such as pollution and global warming, as well as the unbelievable rise in the price of gasoline, it is no wonder that hybrid vehicles are gaining popularity. Hybrid cars have been relatively common for years, with hybrid Sport Utility Vehicles in close competition, but what about hybrid trucks? We don’t see those too often. Automotive manufacturing giant General Motors, however, believes that will change.

CARB Planning to Reduce NOx Emissions from Diesel Trucks
By: Jim D’Arezzo, Tue May 29th, 2007
A recent editorial in the San Jose Mercury News focused on the pollution from diesel engines and the effect this is having on California’s air quality. “When it comes to air pollution from vehicles, it doesn’t get more noxious than the soot from diesel engines. The black particles accumulate in people’s lungs, contributing to asthma, heart problems and thousands of deaths in California every year.

Top 10 Baby Safety Tips for Cars & Trucks
By: Crashworthiness Lawyers Davis Bethune and Jones, LLC, Mon Apr 9th, 2007

Ford to Recall F-Series Super Duty Trucks
By: Anthony Fontanelle, Mon Mar 26th, 2007
The Ford Motor Company has been plagued by different problems in recent months. Last year, they have lost the most money in their storied and lengthy history. They have even used the company’s plants as collateral for a loan they needed badly.

Hybrids

Autos — Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:54 +0000

What Are The Benefits Of Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles?
By: Gary Ruplinger, Mon May 7th, 2007
Are you considering converting your current hybrid into a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle but you’re wondering what the benefits are? After all, being environmentally friendly is nice, but you should get some more benefits than just saving the planet, right? Fortunately, there are a lot of benefits that will help you actually save money, not just the planet.

Why Are More Plug-in Hybrids Available?
By: Gary Ruplinger, Mon May 7th, 2007
Considering all of the aftermarket companies that are popping up that will convert your Prius to a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), have you wondered why auto manufactures aren’t rolling PHEVs off the assembly line yet? I know I have. I’d really like to own a PHEV - the idea of a car that can drive around in town for 40 or 50 miles without firing its gasoline engine just seems really cool to me.

UQM Showcases 2 Hybrid Electric Future Heavy Truck Demonstrators
By: Ryan Thomas, Mon Apr 2nd, 2007
UQM Technologies, Inc., a developer of alternative energy technologies used to create advanced vehicles, earlier announced that two hybrid electric future heavy truck demonstrators built by Armor Holdings and powered by UQM electric propulsion systems have begun Military Utility Assessment (MUA) Testing this month.

Field Testing Phase of Escape Plug-in Hybrid Started in Chicago
By: Jenny McLane, Mon Mar 19th, 2007
The Chicago Department of Fleet Management will begin their field testing of a Ford Escape plug-in hybrid vehicle in the following days. The plug-in hybrid vehicle is the product of the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Project and it is sponsored by All Cell Technologies, LLC.

Autos Tips & Advice

Autos — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:09:36 +0000

Tips For Keeping Up With Automotive Recalls
By: Jeff Dragt, Thu Feb 2nd, 2006
You hear about automotive recalls all the time in the newspaper, on the Internet, as well as on the nightly news. Amazingly, one in 12 cars traveling the roads today were recalled for one reason or another in 2003. However, even more amazing is the fact that only one third of the owners of the recalled vehicles chose to take their car in for the needed repairs.

Dealing with an Overheated Radiator
By: Terry Brown, Fri Sep 22nd, 2006
Overheating is one of the most common breakdowns that autos encounter during the summer season. It happens when the temperature of the coolant exceeds the normal operating temperature range of the engine. Overheating has many causes. Idling under hot weather for prolonged periods can wreak havoc on the cars cooling system, because the water pump doesn’t turn fast enough. Thus the coolant is not circulated, as it should be.

Child Car Seats
By: Joel Noah, Sun Oct 23rd, 2005
If you have children, or are planning to have children, one of the most important thing you need to think about purchasing is a car seat. There are many child car seats to choose from, and making sure you have the right one is very important.

Articles about Cars

Autos — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:46:13 +0000

3 Ultimate Japanese Automakers
Japan has been producing automobiles for almost as long as America, to the surprise of some. As the American automobile industry has changed, so has Japan’s. To this day, however, Japan still has the highest concentration of automakers of any country on earth: nine to be exact. Three, however, are real standouts producing not only high quality vehicles but reaching well beyond Japan to all corners of the planet. Let’s take a look at the top three and how they are impacting the North American market.

The Secret To Getting The Best Car Lease Deal
When you lease an automobile, you are paying for the depreciation from the final sale price to the residual value once your lease term is finished. Aside from your money factor and residual value, the “capitalized cost” is one of the main variables of the auto lease that controls what your monthly payment will be and if you’ll get the best deal.

An Inside Look At The Nissan Skyline
Not commonly found in the United States, the Nissan Skyline is a Japanese sports car with a lot of history. Dating back 45 years, the Nissan Skyline has received many awards and has earned the nickname “Godzilla.” While it’s far from being the monster machine that it’s nickname implies, this Japanese original is larger than life.

Honda Vs. Toyota
Toyota’s Camry and Honda’s Accord are the two top selling passenger cars sold in the US. Who will be number one this year? The battle lines are drawn and consumers have a chance to shape the outcome. Let’s take a look at what makes these cars so popular with American drivers.

Truck Articles

Autos — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:39:44 +0000

Toyota Truck Recall
A wide scale recall is the last resort for a car company to take with a problematic vehicle, and most automotive problems do not even make it to recall stage. Toyota has been known to avoid issuing recalls at all cost, preferring to issue safety warnings and avoid covering repair costs on vehicles that are beyond warranty. This should put this year’s massive Toyota truck recall into perspective.

The 2006 Nissan Frontier Truck
Nissan hits hard when they remodel their vehicles. The new Frontier is no exception. This truck finally has the power and looks to rival any of the competition. I wanted to help you in your shopping by pointing out the features I saw the other day on my test drive.

Tips When Choosing New Ford Truck Seat Covers
Buying your first or tenth Ford truck will always create feelings of pride and satisfaction. And of course, you will want to protect your investment the best way you know how, but somehow many people never realize that the simple act of buying Ford truck seat covers can protect and extend the life of your truck. Consider the following benefits of buying Ford truck seat covers.

Safety

Autos — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 04:31:56 +0000

Welcome to Autos Information!

Autos — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 20:02:12 +0000

Welcome to Autos Information blog.
This is our first post.
We are now ready to start blogging about autos!

9 Japanese Automakers
By: Matthew C. Keegan, Mon Nov 21st, 2005
Japanese built and designed cars have flooded the North American market for over forty years now.

Can you name them? Let’s take a look at the list:

Toyota
Honda
Nissan
Mitsubishi
Mazda
Subaru
Suzuki
Isuzu
Daihatsu