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Automobile History
2007-07-26 22:06:44
Automobile Karl Benz's "Velo" model (1894) -entered into the firstautomobile raceAn automobile or motor car (usually shortened to just car) is a wheeled passenger vehicle that carries its own motor. Most definitions of the term specify that automobiles are designed to run primarily on roads, to have seating for one to eight people, to typically have four wheels, and to be constructed principally for the transport of people rather than goods. However, the term is far from precise. As of 2002, there were 590 million passenger cars worldwideHistory Karl Benz Replica of the Benz Patent Motorwagen built in 1885 Main article: History of the automobile Some sources suggest Ferdinand Verbiest, whilst a member of a Jesuit mission in China, may have built the first steam powered car around 1672. François Isaac de Rivaz, a Swiss inventor, designed the first internal combustion engine which was fuelled by a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen and used it to develop the world's
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2007-07-23 21:45:51
PUTC Reader Ratings: Escalade EXT Want to see what others have to say about their trucks or add your own comments? Click here to rate and review.


Buyer's Guide / Dodge Pickups ...
2007-07-23 21:41:59
Buyer's Guide / Dodge Pickups Dakota (Midsize) > 2007 Model Information > Price this Truck: $19,235 to $29,585 PickupTruck.com Reader Ratings: Dodge Dakota Want to see what others have to say about their trucks or add your own comments? Click here to rate or review this pickup.
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Buyer's Guide / Chevrolet Pickups ...
2007-07-23 21:31:37
Buyer's Guide / Chevrolet Pickups Avalanche Full Size > 2007 Model Information > Price this Truck: $32,335 to $42,770 PickupTruck.com Reader Ratings: Avalanche Want to see what others have to say about their trucks or add your own comments? Click here to rate or review this pickup.
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Features Return of the El Camino? H...
2007-07-23 21:27:47
Features Return of the El Camino ?Hans Lehmann and his crew certainly think it's looking ever more likely. Check out their renderings of a reborn American ute. Ford's Silver Creek Torture Test Durability testing doesn't get any tougher than Ford's Silver Creek extreme road surface simulator. See how the F-150 does versus the new Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra Future Truck: 2010 Scion Pickup Toyota is the only OEM to see its mid-size and full-size trucks gain market share in 2007. There's an opportunity for an entry level four cylinder pickup, and Toyota's Sci


>>Toyota Sportivo Coupe
2008-03-20 04:59:48
Toyota Sportivo Coupe Toyota Sportivo Coupe Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 2004 (concept car) Predecessor N/A Class Coupé The Toyota Sportivo is a concept car developed by Toyota of Australia. The car is most notable for not only its decidedly high-tech design, but that it was designed by a group of Teenagers (ages 14-18). Key design elements include a speedometer in which the speed limit always occupies the 12 o'clock position. It also features GPS, Bluetooth, and a Driver I.D. system which automatically configures the car to the drivers settings saved on the card. The entire vehicle was built in 30 weeks using CAD and rapid prototyping. The vehicle is built on top of a modular Toyota frame.
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>>Toyota Pod
2008-03-20 04:58:29
Toyota Pod The Toyota Pod was a concept car created by the Japanese automobile marque Toyota in collaboration with Sony. The Pod was first shown at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show. The Pod was unique as it was designed with artificial intelligence systems built in to make the car appear more personal. The Pod was much like a living being due to the AI programmed into it. The featured a screen inside with Sony-created software running on it, capable of creating shopping lists and running music and radio. The car could also judge the attitude and mood of the driver based on their reactions and how they are driving, and could offer advice on how to improve their current mood. The seats inside are like stools which could freely spin and rotate. On the exterior, the Pod could express its own feel
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>>Toyota Motor Triathlon Race Car
2008-03-20 04:55:19
Toyota Motor Triathlon Race Car Manufacturer Toyota The Toyota Motor Triathlon Race Car (MTRC) is a fuel cell concept race car designed and built by Toyota's European design studio ED2. It made its world premier at the Geneva Motor Show, and its US debut at the 2004 New York International Auto Show. The MTRC is a response to the cultural interests of young people today, such as mobile phones, video games, computers and internet play. The car is featured in the Sony Playstation 2 game Gran Turismo 4. This car in Gran Turismo 4 is driveable but can't be used for racing. Specifications Overall length: 4,060 millimeters / 159.8 inches Overall width: 1,930 millimeters / 76 inches Overall height: 1,330 - 1,480 millimeters / 52.4 - 58.3 inches Wheelbase: 2,950 millimeters / 116
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>>Toyota i-unit
2008-03-20 04:54:46
Toyota i-unit Toyota i-Unit. The i-Unit in the low position at the IAA 2005 in Frankfurt. The i-Unit in the high position at the IAA 2005 in Frankfurt. The i-unit is an ultra-compact single seater four wheeled Toyota concept car. It debuted at the World Expo 2005, held in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The vehicle is a cross between a Microcar, a motorcycle, and a vehicular exoskeleton. The goal of Toyota is to provide a personal mobility, which can be used on roads but also does not hinder interaction with pedestrians. For this the i-unit has two possible setups. First, there is an upright low speed setup, where the rider has a higher position and can have conversations face-to-face with pedestrians and can move among people. This upright position can be transformed whil
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>>Toyota GTV
2008-03-20 04:53:18
Toyota GTVThe Toyota GTV was a concept vehicle by Toyota with a gas turbine engine. It was first shown at the 1985 Tokyo Motor Show. A very sophisticated concept vehicle, it was based on the Toyota Carina, and was in fact a proof of concept vehicle slated initially for small-scale production. Unlike the earlier Chrysler Turbine Car, the GTV had a de-coupled gas turbine with a two-stage heat exchanger designed to reduce the exhaust gas temperature. A measure of Toyota's intent with the vehicle was its allowing journalists from Car Magazine to review the vehicle in 1986. Their view was favourable with regard to the overall performance of the vehicle, although the not unnatural turbine lag of the engine did hurt the overall impression of the review. The excellent CVT automatic gearbox di
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>>Toyota FX-1
2008-03-20 04:52:42
Toyota FX-1The FX-1 was a concept car by Toyota. It was first shown at the 1983 Tokyo Motor Show and also shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1984. It was a showcase for new technologies in driver controls, engine, suspension, materials and aerodynamics. Driver Controls Colour CRT's were used in the dash to display speed, rpm, fuel, temperature, etc. Engine and Driveline It used an enhanced prototype form of the 1G-GE engine (1998cc, 6 cylinder, twincams, EFI), a 24-valve twin cam equipped with dual turbo-chargers and intercooler, computer controlled valve timing, variable displacement and induction. At low speeds, the variable displacement system shut down half the engine to conserve fuel. The system never went into production.[1][2] This engine later appeared as the 1G-GTE, sl
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>>Toyota FT-HS
2008-03-20 04:51:48
Toyota FT-HS Toyota FT-HS Concept Manufacturer Toyota Parent company Toyota Predecessor Toyota Supra Body style(s) 2+2 coupe Layout Front-engine, RWD Engine(s) 3.5L V6 hybrid electric Wheelbase 104.33 in (2650 mm) Length 170.27 in (4325 mm) Width 73.23 in (1860 mm) Height 50.79 in (1290 mm) The Toyota FT-HS is a hybrid sports car concept introduced at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Calty Design Research designed the concept and suggests that it could fill the place of the Toyota Supra. FT-HS stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sport. The goal of the rear wheel drive hybrid powertrain is to produce 400 horsepower (300 kW) and achieve 0-60 mph in around 4 seconds. This is accomplished by combining a 3.5 L V6 and an electric motor in a manner similar to t
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>>Isuzu Erga
2008-05-29 01:15:04
Isuzu Erga Isuzu Erga Manufacturer Isuzu Production 2000-Present Predecessor Isuzu Cubic Class Buses Body style(s) Bus Engine(s) 6HK1, 6HF1 , 6HH1, 8PE1 Transmission(s) Isuzu (manual), ZF/Allison (automatic) Wheelbase 4.8meter, 5.3meter, 5.8meter Related Hino Blue Ribbon II The Isuzu Erga (kana:いすゞ・エルガ) is a heavy-duty bus built by Isuzu. The range was primarily availab


>>Isuzu Giga
2008-05-29 01:14:39
Isuzu Giga Isuzu Giga & Isuzu C/E-Series Manufacturer Isuzu Production Worldwide Class Truck Body style(s) Truck (standard cab (Worldwide), crew cab (Australia only)) Transmission(s) Isuzu (manual)Aisin (automatic) Front 2 axles The Isuzu Giga & Isuzu C/E-Series (kana:いすゞ・ギガ) is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicle by Isuzu. The range was primarily available


>>Isuzu Bellel
2008-05-29 01:13:43
Isuzu Bellel Isuzu Bellel Manufacturer Isuzu Production 1961–1966 Successor Isuzu Florian Class Mid-size Body style(s) 4-door sedan4-door station wagon Engine(s) 1.5 L I42.0 L I42.0 L diesel I4 Transmission(s) 3-speed manual The Isuzu Bellel was an intermediate car manufactured by Isuzu Motors Ltd. in Japan from 1961 to 1966. It was the company's first independent design, and also Jap


>>Isuzu Forward
2008-05-29 01:13:19
Isuzu Forward Isuzu Forward & Isuzu F-Series Manufacturer Isuzu Production Worldwide Class Truck Body style(s) Truck (standard cab (Worldwide), crew cab (Australia only)) Transmission(s) Isuzu (manual/semi-automatic)Aisin (automatic) The Isuzu Forward & Isuzu F-Series (kana:いすゞ・フォワード) is a line of medium-duty commercial vehicle by Isuzu. The range was primarily


>>Isuzu Elf
2008-05-29 01:12:49
Isuzu Elf Isuzu Elf / Isuzu N-Series Manufacturer Isuzu Production Worldwide Class Truck Body style(s) Truck (standard cab, crew cab) Transmission(s) Isuzu (manual/semi-automatic)Aisin (automatic) Related Chevrolet W-SeriesGMC W-SeriesChevrolet NPR An Isuzu Elf truck in Thailand, used as a Songthaew An Isuzu Elf truck at Valvettithurai fish market in Sri Lanka, May 2004 The


>>Isuzu i-Series
2008-05-29 01:12:18
Isuzu i-Series Isuzu i-Series Manufacturer General Motors Parent company Isuzu Also called Isuzu i-280Isuzu i-350Isuzu i-290Isuzu i-370Chevrolet LUVHolden RodeoIsuzu D-MaxChevrolet ColoradoGMC Canyon Production 2006-present Assembly Shreveport, Louisiana Predecessor Isuzu Hombre Class Mid-size pickup truck Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive Platform GM GMT355


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