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Acura – the first in Japanese luxury
2007-03-07 00:26:00
HistoryIn 1986, Honda launched into the luxury market with the Acura , marketing these vehicles in the US, Canadian and Hong Kong markets. It was the first Japanese brand to appear on the luxury market. Styles were limited really to the Legend and the Integra, the Legend being a sedan while the Integra came in either a sporty coupe or a sedan. Acura built on Honda's reputation for reliability and low cost for the quality was instantly successful and while it lacks the glitter of luxury European models, there is no doubt that the Acura is packed with luxury features and desired performance. In the early 1990s, Honda introduced the NSX sports car to its Acura line up. It stayed true to Honda's reputation and matched its competitors while undercutting their prices. During the 1990s, the Acura name experienced difficulties as Honda tried to determine and establish the image it wanted to project for this line with renamed models, and a renamed version of a competitor's SUV. It tried to...
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Airbags - Protective or Perilous?
2007-02-25 20:50:00
Due to great strides in automobile technology, airbags have been developed to make cars much safer in the event of a car accident. At first, airbags were only used on the drivers side, but soon passenger air bags became available, and now side airbags are even being used to prevent fatal injuries in side collisions. While airbags do have occasional malfunctions and there can be a few disadvantages, for the most part, airbags are keeping drivers and passengers safer on the road and cutting down the number of vehicle accident fatalities.HistoryWhile most people are unaware of it, airbags have been around longer than most people think. Ford was the first auto company to build cars with airbags. However, theirs were only built for experimental purposes in 1971, so these cars were not sold. It was not until 1973 that a car was available to the public with a built-in airbag, and this car was the Oldsmobile Toronado. Later in the 1970s, both Buick and Oldsmobile began to offer airbags as a...
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Cars of Tomorrow
2007-02-24 19:22:00
Technology is advancing at such a rapid pace that anything is possible. Take cars, for example. The first car in history was powered by a steam engine. It was very slow, and it needed to be stopped every ten minutes in order to build up steam power, it wasn’t enclosed, and riding in it would have been anything but comfortable. But in those days people had to see it to believe it, simply because cars were beyond their wildest dreams. The only fast way of getting around was a horse and carriage.Admittedly, that was over 300 years ago. But if you were to go back in time and tell Nicolas Joseph Cugnot, who made the first vehicle in history, that cars of the future would use gasoline, rather than steam, he wouldn't believe you. If you told him that cars would travel at speeds over 200 miles per hour, have devices (GPS) that showed you the way to places on little television screens, and even talk to you, and strange music boxes (stereo systems) that play our choices of music on them, y...
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Recreational Vehicles - a Home Away From Home
2007-02-22 02:15:00
RVs, or recreational vehicles, are enclosed pieces of equipment usable both as vehicles and living space. They are intended for everything from camping and vacations to full time living. In the latter case, they are generally kept in special parks. RVs can be rented in most major cities, for those who want to experience RV use without the expense and hassle of maintaining their own.There are several different classes of vehicle which have been called RVs. In the UK and Australia, they are also called caravans or camper vans. The first and simplest type is the truck camper, in which a shell is attached to a pickup truck bed. This sort is cheap and easily acquired, but lacks the comforts of larger RVs. The folding trailer is a special tow-behind trailer with sides that collapse for storage. It is also called a pop-up. Travel trailers are a variation of this with rigid sides, meant to be towed by larger vehicles. One style popular in the 1950s and 1960s is the teardrop trailer, named f...
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Your Comprehensive Guide to Car Interior Maintenance
2007-02-20 01:02:00
Performing regular and thorough maintenance on your car's interior is beneficial for a variety of reasons. First, we tend to spend a large amount of time in our cars, so it stands to reason that keeping the environment nice and clean makes complete sense. Second, our cars can actually be a reflection of ourselves and our personalities. Not to mention what could be more pleasing to a passenger than a great smelling, clean car in which to ride in? And thirdly there's the financial aspect to consider, a car that's well-maintained both inside and out will sell quickly at a considerably higher price.Here are a few things you can do on a monthly or weekly basis that will ensure your car's interior stays looking and smelling showroom new for as long as possible.Monthly Maintenance TipsStreak-free windowsUsing clean, lint-free paper towels and a non-ammonia based glass cleaner, you can easily remove grimy film and dirt that can build up in the inside of your windows. Dirt and streaks ar...
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All About Concept Cars: Yesterday and Today
2007-02-19 02:04:00
Concept cars are vehicles that dealerships create to showcase what their future vehicles will look like, what options they will have, and what features they will have. There are shows all around the world for various concept cars, and most of the time, these concept cars never make it into production for consumer purchase.When an inventor creates a new product, he or she must create a prototype of the new product to show investors what his or her product will do, what it might look like, what features it will have, and the options of the product itself. The same thing is done with concept cars. A concept car is basically a prototype of a proposed vehicle. At car shows, these concept cars are shown to the public so that the appropriate people can see what the consumer reaction is and whether or not it might have a chance if the concept car is put into production for sales in dealerships across the country.With the imaginations, creativity and innovation of concept cars, we should won...
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Hydro Cars
2007-02-17 21:56:00
It is said that Hydro gen cars are the way of the future. Today, the world is crippled by its need for oil, and its dependency on the Middle East for those fuels.Cars that use Hydrogen for fuel use either a fuel cell based technology or an internal combustion engine.The History of Hydrogen Fuel Celled Cars.Swiss Christian Friedrich Schönbein developed the principle of the fuel cell and published it in the January 1839 edition of the "Philosophical Magazine." William Grove is credited with having invented a method, using the information from Schönbein's article, to mix hydrogen and oxygen through the use of an electrolyte in 1839. However, while this did produce some energy, it did not produce enough to be seen as useful.Fuel cell research by the Germans in the 1920s made the concept of a carbonate cycle and oxide fuel cells to be thought of as being an alternative source of energy.There is a debate as to where the term "fuel cell" originated. It is said to have come from either Lu...

Exploring the History of the Hybrid Car
2007-02-15 03:02:00
In a world that is increasingly embracing environmentally conscious and cost-efficient products, hybrid cars have been making news over the past several years. The recent boost in celebrity interest and the allure of saving money amid rising gas prices has made the concept of a hybrid car much more interesting than before.Although a man by the name of Victor Wouk (also referred to as the Godfather of the Hybrid ) has been given credit with creating working hybrid prototypes in the 1970s, the first record of hybrid technology actually comes from an early French design in 1907. A company called L'Energie Electro-Mecanique of Suresnes, manufactured the AL, which provided a combination of gas and electric power that ran at 24 HP. Unfortunately, this particular design did not last very long.It wasn't until the 1960s rolled around that the next example in hybrid technology was created. The XP-883 was the brainchild of General Motors, who introduced this plug-in hybrid car as an experimen...
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Cars Loans - Finding The Best One For You!
2007-02-15 02:57:00
If you are going to purchase a new car, more than likely you do not have the cash on hand to pay the car off all at once. So you may be looking for car loans to help you purchase a car. Before you go out looking for a car, you may want to take the time to get a good grasp of how car loans work. Car loans can definitely be helpful if you are trying to purchase a car, but you need to know where you can find one, how you can apply, the criteria lenders look for, as well as the interest rates that are charged for these types of loans. Information about car loans can go a long way in helping you get the very best car loan for your vehicle.Where to Get OneThere are a variety of places that you can start looking for car loans. Dealerships, banks, and independent financial institutions all offer car loans to those who need them. If you have a car picked out at a certain dealership you may want to check and see what car loans they have available. Even if you do check out the car loans that d...
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Save Money With Do-It-Yourself Car Maintenance
2007-02-15 02:54:00
Regardless of whether the left headlight blew, the tire has a slow leak, or the brakes uncontrollably squeal, there is nothing worse than feeling the vulnerability of turning to a mechanic or auto repair center to solve your problems. Many times, mechanics sense your desperation and wish to take advantage of it, charging higher prices for a simple job. Then, there are the individuals who believe taking their car to the dealership for repairs will save them money, but they, too, provide an inflated price list.When car owners take car maintenance into their own hands, the savings are often extremely beneficial. For starters, do-it-yourself car repair allows individuals to compare prices on the tools and car parts needed to complete a job. Many times, auto shops use products that they have bought at wholesale prices, but then increase the cost to customers. When repairing your own car, you will probably be more willing to seek out the deals on spark plugs, lights, and fuses in order to...
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How to Maintain Your Car
2007-02-13 03:04:00
Maintaining your vehicle can help make your car last longer, help you save money on gas, help save you money on unnecessary repairs, and so much more. It is not difficult to do on a regular basis, nor is it hard to learn. You do not need to be an auto mechanic to know how to properly maintain your car. This article will provide you with the necessary steps to take to keep your vehicle running smoothly, and help you learn how to do each one.One of the first things you should do is buy a Chilton's Manual for your vehicle. It can help you a lot with small repairs, getting to know your vehicle, when to change fluids, troubleshooting, and more. You can find a Chilton's Manual for your specific vehicle in your local auto parts store or online.Here is Your Car Maintenance Schedule -Weekly: Check all of your fluids. This includes your engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, radiator fluid, and windshield washer fluid. All of these, except maybe the last one, are vital to your car. Al...

How to Make Sure You Are Safe on the Road
2007-02-11 18:21:00
The next time you take your vehicle out on the road, how much will you be paying attention to your safety? Car safety deals with preventing an automobile accident from occurring, or in some cases, lessening the negative results that come from being in a car accident. There is always the threat that human life and health may suffer potential hardships while on the road, mainly because no one ever knows when a car accident may occur due to human error, bad weather, or a malfunction within the car.Throughout the years, specialized safety features have been created to make cars a much safer machine to deal with. But many car safety threats do not deal with the way a vehicle is made. For example, the actions of drunk drivers are avoidable. This threatens the lives of both driver and anyone they may come in contact with on the road. At any time, a slip in judgment, as well as hand and eye coordination, could lead to a slip at the wheel, causing irreversible results. This is why defensive ...
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