Archive for the Automotive Category
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Car Dealers – How I Became Interested in Cars
I have been a petrol head for as long as I can remember. Since I was a little girl I have been admiring pretty cars in the street - although the pink girlie cars and retro minis that I loved back then have been replaced with much more technically res
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What’s the Word This Year From Switzerland?
The Swiss Auto Show just ended in Geneva yesterday, with over 287,000 new auto entries. Among these new entries, there were a large number of new models and concept cars for the environmentally, and ecologically minded consumers. Even top notch car m
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Do Not Forget About Car Safety
It is an all-too-common sight: a person pulls up to a dealership in a beat-up old jalopy, walks into the showroom, and immediately starts asking the salesperson about safety features on the intended new car. Then, pending the purchase, the person wil
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NASA to Investigate Toyota Sudden Acceleration Issues
Just when everyone thought that things are gaining a sort of credibility for the brand Toyota and sales are returning to the beleaguered company, we find that NASA has been asked to investigate sudden acceleration problems in Toyota cars. The US Regu
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Car Buying Tips
When we are shopping for a car it is important to realize that this will probably be the second most expensive thing we own and will be a large payment added to our monthly bills. There is a lot to consider and think about before we sign those papers
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Motorcycle Communications Systems, Wired or Wireless?
The question we get asked time after time is "what is the best motorcycle communication systems for bikers?" We always follow this up immediately with another question - "what exactly are you looking for?" This is because the options are many; from
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Sports Car Appeal and Care With a Custom Car Cover
Sports cars have an appeal that is based on looks and performance. They are fun to drive and give you a feeling of freedom. A sports car is a major investment and to keep it looking new you have to make sure that it is washed regularly. A custom car
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Car Dealers – Will the Swappage Scheme Work
As the government scrappage scheme has now ended car dealers and car manufacturers have quickly filled this gap with a similar offer. They have called it the car swappage scheme whereby you can trade in your vehicle for a brand new car. Most car deal
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Used MINI – Full of Memories
If I were buying a new car tomorrow I'd buy a used Mini. It may seem like an unusual choice, but let me explain: the Mini, for me, is a nostalgia car, evoking memories of summer and sunshine, and that first heady taste of freedom... It was the summer
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3 Impediments to the Growth of Electric Cars
A lot is being written these days about the electric cars and the future of automotive industry vis-a-vis green technology. In the midst of all the excitement and jubiliation, we have already seen companies investing generous amounts of money in rese
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