Volvo Electric Powered Concept Sports Car and Volvo Replacement Parts
While major U.S. automakers are focusing on hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, Volvo took a different route, unveiling a sports car powered entirely with lithium-ion batteries. Volvo's 3CC concept car, won "Best Design" and five Gold Standards at the recent Michelin Challenge Bibendum environmental competition in Shanghai, China.
The unique aerodynamic styling of Volvo's 3CC concept car allows room for a third seat in back. Volvo says the 3CC can travel 180 miles on one charge under ideal driving conditions
The Volvo 3 CC's safety features include Volvo Safety Ride Down Concept, a unique solution with a seat system that moves forward, a bit like a sled, at the same time as the front is deformed. The result is the Volvo 3CC, a sporty and appealing, extremely aerodynamic and compact car equipped with an energy-efficient electric motor.
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What Are Tie-Rod Ends...Do I Need Them?
If you are driving along and happen to make a sharp curve and one of the tie-rod ends break, which way will you go? They are a major part of the steering!
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What is the Mercedes Design Philosophy?
To begin, every Mercedes must be easily identified as part of a cohesive family. To this end, the most obvious trademark is the three-pointed star. This star symbolizes the aggressive and forward-thinking approach of the original Mercedes designers. As a whole, the star represents the concept of a motorized universe, with the points standing for “on air, on water, and in the air.”
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Why Some Car Transport Services Are Better Than Others
Car manufacturers and dealers have been doing it for years
and now car transport services are making it simpler for
the average consumer. Transporting cars, whether from the
manufacturer to the dealer or from one city to another
saves on the physical wear and tear of the vehicle's
exterior as well as the mechanical stress on the engine.
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Why Won't My Car Start?
If you have ever had or are currently having car problems you know how frustrating it is not to know whats wrong. In this ezine I will cover some topics that should help you through some of your problems, so...don't panic it can and will live again.
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Add-on Accessories To Enhance Your Ride
Automobile accessories can add features to your car to make your rides more enjoyable. This article tells where to get accessories to add nice features to your car.
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Batteries - How Do You Know You'll Have the Juice When You Need It?
Modern vehicles make a lot of demands upon their batteries. We expect our batteries to be reliable, have a large reserve capacity and a long life span, and be maintenance-free. In short, once a battery has been installed, we no longer want to think about it. Here's some tips on how to choose a battery that will serve you well.
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Car and Trucks Don't Always Mix
Truckers often complain about the four-wheelers. That is you and I in our personal automobiles. Trucking accidents were down in 2004 by the number of miles driven per accident. However they were slightly up as 11% more trucks are on the road because the economy picked up and more products had to be delivered to the consumer, that's us too.
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Caring for Your Jeep: Getting the Right Jeep Parts
Jeep has successfully established its niche as an excellent sport utility vehicle, with excellent Jeep Auto Parts, even before SUV's became commonplace. Because Jeeps are most often used in off-road conditions, it requires extra care so that its functionality will be maintained.
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Dangers of Following To Close in a Work Truck
When driving as work truck you must be aware that stopping distances are much greater than when driving an automobile. At the Departments of Vehicles in most States, they recommend the two second rule. Use a two second following distance in good driving conditions. Watch the vehicle ahead of you pass a specific mark: a phone pole, a mile marker, a fence post, any marker that is stationary.
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Discount Replacement Chevrolet Parts
The new Chevy Corvette has all performance systems including engine, transmission, chassis, tires and suspension. An all-new LS7 7.0-liter V-8 (the displacement works out to 427 cubic inches) is said to churn out 500 horsepower.
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Flashy Car Rims – Is It Just A Guy Thing?
Helpful tips and advice on buying and shopping for car and truck rims.
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Hard Water Spots and Water Purification in California for Mobile Auto Detailers
Due to the calcium and magnesium in the water in California, especially Southern California, it is necessary to soften our water in the auto detailing industry. The chlorine and fluoride that our government adds to our water doesn't help any either.
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Honda Civic 2005 (Special Edition): The Weekly Driver Review
At last count, Honda offers nearly 40 varieties of the 2005 Honda Civic.
It's a perennial best-buy, and with the Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla,
the Civic is one of the most visible vehicles on the road today.
And there's little argument Civic's popularity isn't warranted. Honda has
capitalized on the compact car's success by presenting three body
styles and the notable options of a gas/electric hybrid and two-door
hatchback. But does Honda really need another option in the Civic line?
Apparently it does, considering my test drive for the week, the Special
Edition, 4-door, EX model. It's an effort in some ways to make the Civic
something it's not — a sports car or an economy vehicle with high-end
standard features.
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How NOT To Buy A Land-Rover: For Men Only
Charles Kellogg, Restorer of Vintage Land-Rovers, gives prospective owners of Land-Rovers seven helpful tips on making an intelligent purchase of an experienced Land-Rover.
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Innovations in Auto Glass, Part I
Having the opportunity to run a franchise company in the auto sector has been quite an interesting job indeed. During my time as the CEO of The Car Wash Guys we ran a small team of researchers who gathered industry information from where ever we could find it.
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Innovations in Auto Glass, Part II
Auto glass is one of the fastest moving areas of technology in the auto sector. There is talk of displaying information on the glass for the driver so they do not have to look down and take their eyes off the road. There is in development a pop-up piece of glass, which will allow driver to see in fog.
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Most Frequent Auto Repairs
There is one call that every auto owner hates to get, that is the call when your mechanic tells you that he found a major problem with your car...
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My Volkswagen Story
What inspires us to become members of car clubs? The following is one of many stories.
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Online Sales and The Auto Dealer
Auto Dealers are finding selling their vehicles online hit or miss at best. Auto Trader and Ebay along with Smart Auction from General Motors are offering some of the best options to an Auto Dealer....
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Running a Car Wash Fundraiser Using a Pressure Washer
Tips on Running a Successful Car Wash Fundraiser, learn the secrets of the World Expert on Car Wash Fundraisers
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Secrets to Washing of Delivery Vans for Your Fleet or as a Small Business
Anyone can wash a car or van. How about 200 of them parked in rows? Can you wash 40-60 vehicles and hour? Would you like to know how, learn the tips from a Nationwide Fleet Washing Franchise Company.
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Slow Down America - Radar Detectors Having A Tough Time Against New Technologies
Aa law enforcement technology improves your radar detector may get you into more trouble than it saves you.
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Steering and Suspension System – Auto Parts
Suspension, when discussing cars, refers to the use of front and rear springs to suspend a vehicle's "sprung" weight. The suspension system has two basic functions, to keep the car's wheels in firm contact with the road and to provide a comfortable ride for the passengers.
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Streetlights That Turn Into Barricades, Benches; a Worthy Concept
Auto safety, by design.
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