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Heat and Weather Resistant Automotive Paints
2008-12-02 12:12:00 I am looking to paint under my new car a few parts to avoid future corrosion (like in my 8yo car): - exhaust - rear brake drums - possibly torsion bar and other metallic elements under the car Up to know I considered the
Tolerance Stackup Analysis for Automotive parts
2008-11-25 05:19:00 How to start Tolerance stack up study of Automotive parts..? Specially stack up analysis between Assemblies of Platics Trim Part & Sheet Metal Parts or Assemblier of plastic parts.
School Bus Yellow
2008-11-13 21:08:00 “School bus yellow is a color which was especially formulated for use on United States school buses in 1939. The color is now officially known in the U.S. as National School Bus Glossy Yellow and was originally called National School Bus Chrome.” From Wikipedia
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Autobiography of an Automotive Designer (Part 2)
2008-10-23 07:01:00 Perhaps some of the most interesting comments from Holden Koto in this second part of a two-part story on his design career, come at the end, when he reflects on more than a half-century in the automotive design business and compares how it changed from 1933, when he started, to 1968, when he r
Autobiography of an Automotive Designer (Part 1)
2008-10-21 07:01:00 Good automotive designers didn't necessarily churn out designs that constantly made production. Instead, they advanced new design ideas, influenced other good designers, and apparently networked like crazy. So one believes after reading Holden Koto's autobiographical article in SIA #32, Januar
Test Your Knowledge of Automotive History (Part 3)
2008-10-20 17:06:00 I guess those last few questions were too easy, because they were all answered quickly. So we will move on to the next round of questions from Jim Hill's pop quiz. PS. We did not have the advantage of the Hemmings research library, or Google search or Wikipedia on the cruise ship so these ques
Test Your Knowledge of Automotive History (Part 2)
2008-10-13 07:01:00 We have had a few correct answers to the first posting but we are still waiting for others. In the meantime, here are a few more: 7. What automobile company was started by JW and WD Packard (Hint: Not the most obvious answer). 8. What car ran so well when it was on "All in the Fa
Test Your Knowledge of Automotive History (Part 1)
2008-10-07 07:01:00 During the recent Hemmings Cruise, the staff gave a few seminars on the days when the ship was out to sea. One of the cruisers was Jim Hill from the Packard Source List who has been on several Hemmings cruises in the past. On our first day of seminars, Jim passed out a quiz on automotive h
Wald International Modifies the GT-R
2008-10-07 03:35:00 It comes as no surprise that as soon as the Nissan GT-R hit the streets, people wanted to customize it. The only real issue was the very limited number of things you could do without voiding the warranty or illuminating a check engine light. Since a body kit won't void the warranty, that's where many people are looking, which is why Wald International has released their version of the GT-R. Cars and Motors Gadgets International Miscellaneous Sports Technology Cars Automotive Auto News Nissan GT-R Import Tuners Turbo Wald international
Wald International Modifies the GT-R
2008-10-07 03:35:00 It comes as no surprise that as soon as the Nissan GT-R hit the streets, people wanted to customize it. The only real issue was the very limited number of things you could do without voiding the warranty or illuminating a check engine light. Since a body kit won't void the warranty, that's where many people are looking, which is why Wald International has released their version of the GT-R. Cars and Motors Gadgets International Miscellaneous Sports Technology Cars Automotive Auto News Nissan GT-R Import Tuners Turbo Wald international
Is the Reign of the Viper Over?
2008-10-06 18:43:00 The Dodge Viper is one of the few remaining American Supercars and sadly, it too many soon be removed from the Chrysler production line. But the Viper isn't done fighting yet. Rather than just discontinuing the Viper, the rights may be sold to a third party where the legacy can continue. Cars and Motors Gadgets Miscellaneous Sports Technology Travel Videos Cars Automotive Auto Show Auto News Dodge Viper ACR Nurburgring
South Africa joins the Electric Vehicle Race
2008-10-06 03:54:00 The Paris Motor Show is in full swing, and as expected, the new concepts and hybrids are among the top reveals. One of the more interesting vehicles present at the show is the Joule MPV, which is the first electric vehicle to come from South Africa. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation International Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Battery Lithium-Ion Green Hybrid MPV
South Africa joins the Electric Vehicle Race
2008-10-06 03:54:00 The Paris Motor Show is in full swing, and as expected, the new concepts and hybrids are among the top reveals. One of the more interesting vehicles present at the show is the Joule MPV, which is the first electric vehicle to come from South Africa. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation International Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Battery Lithium-Ion Green Hybrid MPV
Nissan's Pixo Will Hit the Road in 2010
2008-10-05 05:16:00 As City Cars are becoming more popular and widely accepted, automakers are beginning to open up the market for them and add their own version to the mix. Nissan unveiled their addition to the city car genre at the Paris Motor Show and is promising a release date of Spring 2009. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Nissan Pixo City Car Green
Nissan's Pixo Will Hit the Road in 2010
2008-10-05 05:16:00 As City Cars are becoming more popular and widely accepted, automakers are beginning to open up the market for them and add their own version to the mix. Nissan unveiled their addition to the city car genre at the Paris Motor Show and is promising a release date of Spring 2009. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Nissan Pixo City Car Green
Close-Up of the (Soon to be in Production) Toyota iQ
2008-09-13 05:34:00 Toyota has been pushing the new iQ since it was first seen at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Now, the little car has a full production model ready for the road and Toyota has given us a preview of what to expect at the Geneva Motor Show this year. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets International Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Toyota iQ Smart City
Audi Introduces A Fully Customizable Dash Board
2008-09-01 07:17:00 In terms of in vehicle goodies, more is almost always better. And when you can choose to have more at one point, and less a little later, you really have no room to complain. This is why when companies like Futuremark team up with Audi, the results are both amazing and completely satisfying. Cars and Motors Computers Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Audi Navigation GPS
Audi Introduces A Fully Customizable Dash Board
2008-09-01 07:17:00 In terms of in vehicle goodies, more is almost always better. And when you can choose to have more at one point, and less a little later, you really have no room to complain. This is why when companies like Futuremark team up with Audi, the results are both amazing and completely satisfying. Cars and Motors Computers Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Audi Navigation GPS
A Travel Trailer for the Next Generation
2008-09-01 06:32:00 It's not very often that something comes alone from the travel trailer realm that catches so many peoples' attention. So when the Mehrzeller caravan concept was unveiled, people couldn't help but notice. Architecture Cars and Motors Gadgets Innovation Outdoors Travel Cars Automotive Auto News BMW Camping RV Trailer
A Travel Trailer for the Next Generation
2008-09-01 06:32:00 It's not very often that something comes alone from the travel trailer realm that catches so many peoples' attention. So when the Mehrzeller caravan concept was unveiled, people couldn't help but notice. Architecture Cars and Motors Gadgets Innovation Outdoors Travel Cars Automotive Auto News BMW Camping RV Trailer
SEAT Shows Off the New Ibiza Ecomotive
2008-08-31 06:33:00 SEAT Automotive got quite a few nods when they first took the cover off of their sporty model of the Cupra. Now, they have unveiled their latest and most economical version of the new Ibiza. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Ibiza SEAT Cupra Green Environment
SEAT Shows Off the New Ibiza Ecomotive
2008-08-31 06:33:00 SEAT Automotive got quite a few nods when they first took the cover off of their sporty model of the Cupra. Now, they have unveiled their latest and most economical version of the new Ibiza. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Ibiza SEAT Cupra Green Environment
First Ever Set of All Carbon Fiber Wheels
2008-08-30 06:51:00 In the world of racing, weight is the enemy of acceleration. For that reason, anything that can be done to reduce the total weight of the vehicle by a reasonable amount usually is. Wheels are often the starting point when it comes to weight reduction and since every pound counts why not make them as light as possible? If you are in the market for extremely lightweight wheels, Weds Sports may have just the thing to satisfy you craving. Cars and Motors Gadgets Innovation International Sports Technology Cars Automotive Auto News Wheels Racing Carbon Fiber
First Ever Set of All Carbon Fiber Wheels
2008-08-30 06:51:00 In the world of racing, weight is the enemy of acceleration. For that reason, anything that can be done to reduce the total weight of the vehicle by a reasonable amount usually is. Wheels are often the starting point when it comes to weight reduction and since every pound counts why not make them as light as possible? If you are in the market for extremely lightweight wheels, Weds Sports may have just the thing to satisfy you craving. Cars and Motors Gadgets Innovation International Sports Technology Cars Automotive Auto News Wheels Racing Carbon Fiber
Another Roadster from the United Kingdom
2008-08-29 20:07:00 Not everyone these days is worried about finding ways to save the environment or reduce fuel costs. Some are still all about performance, speed and overall excitement when they get behind the wheel. For those people, yet another open top roadster, the Jetstream SC250, has been put into production. Cars and Motors Gadgets International Miscellaneous Sports Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Jetstream SC250 Roadster Racing
Another Roadster from the United Kingdom
2008-08-29 20:07:00 Not everyone these days is worried about finding ways to save the environment or reduce fuel costs. Some are still all about performance, speed and overall excitement when they get behind the wheel. For those people, yet another open top roadster, the Jetstream SC250, has been put into production. Cars and Motors Gadgets International Miscellaneous Sports Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Jetstream SC250 Roadster Racing
Wood Burning Truck Travels Coast to Coast
2008-08-29 05:32:00 Almost everyone is looking for ways to provide cleaner means of transportation without breaking the bank in the process. Renewable Energy Systems (RES) LLC has teamed up with Auburn University in an endeavor to show that such system are out there and often times are well with reach of many people. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Green Hybrid Wood Burning Syngas Dodge Dakota
Wood Burning Truck Travels Coast to Coast
2008-08-29 05:32:00 Almost everyone is looking for ways to provide cleaner means of transportation without breaking the bank in the process. Renewable Energy Systems (RES) LLC has teamed up with Auburn University in an endeavor to show that such system are out there and often times are well with reach of many people. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Green Hybrid Wood Burning Syngas Dodge Dakota
GM Gives A Preview of the New Chevy Cruze
2008-08-28 19:27:00 General Motors has been dropping details and images of the upcoming Cruze for a few months now and has finally provided us with some high-res close-ups of the new fou- door. Overall I have to say I am impressed. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets International Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations GM Chevy Cruze Diesel
GM Gives A Preview of the New Chevy Cruze
2008-08-28 19:27:00 General Motors has been dropping details and images of the upcoming Cruze for a few months now and has finally provided us with some high-res close-ups of the new fou- door. Overall I have to say I am impressed. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets International Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations GM Chevy Cruze Diesel
A 4-Door Keonigsegg for 2010
2008-08-27 17:30:00 Koenigsegg has been making high end supercars for long enough to know what their customers want. Usually, that means some of the most beautifully designed high-horsepower vehicles. However, Keonigsegg also wanted to make a more "practical" supercar, you know...for the whole family. Cars and Motors Gadgets International Miscellaneous Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Keonigsegg CCX CCXR Performance
A 4-Door Keonigsegg for 2010
2008-08-27 17:30:00 Koenigsegg has been making high end supercars for long enough to know what their customers want. Usually, that means some of the most beautifully designed high-horsepower vehicles. However, Keonigsegg also wanted to make a more "practical" supercar, you know...for the whole family. Cars and Motors Gadgets International Miscellaneous Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Keonigsegg CCX CCXR Performance
Even More Power for the 2012 Veyron
2008-08-25 05:50:00 When it comes to extreme driving, it is hard to top the driver's seat of the Bugatti Veyron. But just in case you are one of the rare few who do want even more power, Bugatti may be developing an even more powerful version of the Veyron to keep you occupied. Cars and Motors Gadgets International Miscellaneous Sports Technology Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Bugatti Veyron Turbo Performance
Next Mazda Rotary to be Hydrogen Powered
2008-08-19 05:35:00 Mazda has played a huge role in making the Rotary engine as popular as it is today. Beginning with the RX-7 and evolving into the RX-8, it has made quite an impression on most of the people who experience its potential. Now, Mazda is moving the rotary into the alternative fuels category, which should only increase the already growing fan base. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets International Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Mazda Rotary RX-8 RX-9 Wankel Renesis
No Volkswagen R32 for 2009
2008-08-18 04:33:00 The R32 version of the Volkswagen Golf has gained many loyal fans over the years. A peppy V-6 putting power to all 4 wheels and a sporty suspension offer an amazing driving experience to anyone who steps inside. However, for 2009, VW was forced to end the R32 legacy. Don't panic though, they are already working on a replacement and it looks like it just may fit the bill. Cars and Motors Gadgets International Miscellaneous Sports Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Volkswagen R32 TDI
China Automotive Systems Q2 08 Results
2008-08-17 22:04:00 CAAS - China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ) - (Closing Price on Friday 8/15/08 - $6.03) China Automotive Systems announced second quarter results on August 12 and reported sound results. The company came in with revenue of 46.51 million and diluted EPS of 0.18. Revenue improved 28% year over year and 12% sequentially. Diluted EPS improved 80% year over ...
2010 El Camino is a No Go
2008-08-17 00:51:00 After looking over all of the entries for the "Tame the Name" contest, Pontiac has finally decided on a name for their new Sports Truck. "Tame the Name" brought in over 18,000 entries from all over the globe but in the end they decided to keep it as simple as possible. Cars and Motors Funny Gadgets Miscellaneous Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Pontiac G8 ST Ute Holden GM
Are Hybrid Vehicles TOO Quiet?
2008-08-15 22:10:00 While Hybrids can save you a substantial amount of money over the life of the vehicle, they do come with a few drawbacks. They are often small and have a limited range while running on full electric power, but does running almost completely silent present itself as a downside? According to many people it does and Lotus Engineering has designed a system to help reduce the worries associated with running silently. Cars and Motors Environment Funny Gadgets Miscellaneous Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Lotus Toyota
Some Extra Boost for the New Challenger
2008-08-14 18:56:00 When a new sports car comes out, it is only a matter of time until performance parts begin pouring out to offer a little extra boost. In the case of the new Challenger, the available parts are steadily growing and the latest addition, the SMS 296 Supercharger, looks well worth the money. Cars and Motors Gadgets Miscellaneous Sports Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Dodge Challenger Supercharger Hemi
Automotive Agenda
2008-08-14 02:17:00 Here would be an interesting metric for the auto industry.I was thinking about ways using metrics creates job security and insulates one from doing anything that actually makes a significant impact on the business when I had this thought.What percentage of a new car's price or value should go into its repair and maintanence over its lifetime?I'm sure the auto industry has that number, and wouldn't it be an interesting number to see on new and used car stickers. Bet it would drive down the cost of dealer repairs and shake other things up - and it should be there right next to the mpg sticker. But I'm still thinking of the benefits that would accrue to the end user - you and me.
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Toyota Winglet Lines-Up with Segway
2008-08-11 23:06:00 As gas prices rise, more and more people are beginning to resort to scooters and personal mobility devices. Toyota apparently wanted a stake in this market and put their robotics team to work, the final design being a smaller and more agile version of the Segway. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets International Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Toyota Winglet Scooter Segway Green Eco
Nissan's Gas Pedal Can Push Back
2008-08-10 01:22:00 Having a heavy right foot isn't necessarily a bad thing as long as you can keep it at a reasonable speed. The real drawback is the increase in fuel consumption. Nissan decided it was time to help consumers reduce the amount of fuel wasted during "jackrabbit" starts between lights. Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Miscellaneous Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Nissa Gas Pedal Fuel
Automotive plastic bumpers
2008-08-06 19:14:00 Which process is most cost effective in separating the paint from the plastic for recycling, what kind of systems are available out there.
Forgotten Fiberglass: The Art of Automotive Design
2008-08-06 07:01:00 The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, is well known to car guys for its Transportation Design program and the famed graduates (and instructors) from that program. Geoff Hacker, while crossing this great country of ours, at the same time spreading the word of mid-1950s fiberg
Specter Werkes/Sports Shows Off the Corvette GTR
2008-08-01 12:20:00 While we have seen dozens of different kinds of Mustangs over the past years, Corvette has been content with just adding in the ZR1. So when the good men and women at Specter Werkes brought us the Corvette GTR, it made more than an few heads turn. Art and Design Cars and Motors Gadgets Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations GTR Corvette C6 Chevy
Ford's "Smart Intersection" Could Reduce Intersection Accidents
2008-07-31 08:45:00 Cars and Motors Computers Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Ford Smart Intersection Safety
Audi Takes on Traffic Lights
2008-07-31 01:44:00 Red Lights; The worst enemy of almost every driver in the world. Not to mention they force you to sit there and burn your precious fuel without getting anything out of it. Audi decided that the almighty light has reigned too long and plans on taking them out of the equation. Cars and Motors Computers Gadgets Innovation International Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Audi Traffic Stop
The AV8R Mustang is truly ?One-of-A-Kind?
2008-07-27 03:07:00 Ford has been hammering out a number of Mustang variants over the past few years, with most of the being performance oriented. The newest, and potentially hardest to get, is the 2009 AV8R edition Mustang built for the EAA AirVenture starting at the end of the month. Technorati Tags: Cars and Motors Gadgets Miscellaneous Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Mustang AV8R F22 USAF
2009 Mustang Offers Glass Roof with SPF50
2008-07-26 23:52:00 When it comes to driving and having fun in the sun, convertibles are usually the first thing that comes to mind. The only real downside is the risk of overexposure when you're driving for too long. For 2009, Ford has designed a new Glass Roof option for the Mustang that should clear up that problem. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Cars and Motors Gadgets Outdoors Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Ford Mustang SPF Sun Glass Roof Sports |
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