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Dangerous Circumstances Surrounding Tween, Teen Fatal Crashes 2008-03-05 23:56:26 The leading cause for tween and teen fatalities are car crashes? So how safe is the car you’re driving? How safe is your driving?A recent study, conducted with State Farm, outlines some of the most dangerous circumstances surrounding tween and teen fatalities. One of which is riding unbuckled with amateur teen drivers on high-speed roads. These drivers have speed limits higher than 45 mph. Drivers younger than 16 were the most dangerous, noted the study.Other dangerous circumstances included teens driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving on weekends, reported MSNBC.Reality checkParents: What do you do to keep your teens safe on the roads? Teens: Are you responsible enough to be a driver?A simple message for parentsDon’t let your teen ride with a teen driver who has l Read more:Tween
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, Crashes
Driving Green 2008-02-25 01:13:44 As the issues regarding global warming intensify, automakers and car shoppers are expected to shift to the green technology. And there’s no denying it, they have to start as soon as possible – there’s so little time left.Honestly, to know the forthcoming effects of the phenomenon would make me a bit paranoid. Not for myself but to the coming generations. Matter of fact, I wanted a taste of the environmentally friendly car just to help the world against nature’s wrath, or maybe to delay its ramifications.As we all know, buying green is the first step that we can do to help the world slash harmful emissions linked to global warming. Your choice of car and parts plays a big role in saving the world. But don’t you know that driving and maintaining your car also pl Read more:Driving
, Green
Air Cars To Arrive In US Next Year Or By 2010 2008-02-21 22:30:40 In just two years, citizens of
the United States of America will lay their eyes on the first-ever air car
produced by Zero Pollution Motors(ZPM), the US representative of French green
car firm, Moteur Developpement International (MDI). In an article published in Green
Business, it was reported that the Air Car, a car powered by compressed air
capable of producing 75 horsepower that can be utilized by both people and
goods, is set to arrive in the US market by 2009 or 2010.
OneCat, a three-seater air car
and the six-seater CityCat to be delivered by ZPM, will cost Americans some
$17,800.
These cars, first bought by
Indian auto manufacturer Tata Motors, are claimed to be fully air-powered,
probably because it is equipped with an oxygen
sensor. In addition, these are
Tips for Teenage Car Buyers 2008-01-25 19:20:41 The
adolescence stage has always been linked with risk-taking. Yup, that urge to seek new challenges that
would make one feel like a superhero - that desire to satisfy one's curiosity
by doing what others think cannot be done. Like driving a car.
Reports from
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that
vehicle crashes is the top killer of teenagers in America. Each year, an estimated 6,000 teens die due
to car crashes. In fact, data from the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety stated that drivers 16 to 19 years of age are four
times more prone to car accidents than older ones.
Inexperience
and natural tendencies to be aggressive while driving were said to be two of
the major causes of car crashes among young driver Read more:Buyers
The Best & Worst Roads In The U.S. 2008-01-22 13:52:50 If you are living in one of the country’s worst roads, you might as well consider transferring to other states. If you are living in Louisiana, a bad road scenario is nothing but a usual case that takes place everyday. That’s why they are considered as the state with the very worst roads. Wow, congratulations, or should I say, shame on you! Anyway, if there’s bad news, there’s good news as well. The good news is that Arkansas had improved from worst to not-so-worst. There you go - at least it’s not that bad. Actually, Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee announced his road improvement efforts that inspired Arkansas to move from the state with the most horrible roads to "the most improved road system in U.S. this year". Now that’s great news! According to my source, the state of Te Read more:Roads
Kia Rolls Out Midsize SUV Borrego 2008-01-15 02:55:22 Lemme welcome a nice addition to the SUV clan...Reporters sat on bleacher-style seats and munched hot dogs and hot pretzels as Kia Motors Corp. debuted its all-new Borrego midsize sport utility vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, wrote BusinessWeek.Inspired by Kia's "less is more" philosophy in creating designs, Borrego was intended to convey a pure and functional look, said the company’s release. The SUV joins Kia's versatile lineup which is especially built for those who enjoy dynamic lifestyles. The Borrego, designed by leading automotive designer Peter Schreyer, houses the automaker’s first V-8 engine making it the most powerful in the Kia lineup. The SUV boasts of upright grille, flared back headlamps, and chiseled hood gives it a rugged aura, Read more:Rolls
The Small Car Buzz 2008-01-11 14:52:31 There are certain things that can happen in the auto industry which can merit global coverage. One of course is the North American International Auto Show. The said event is about to commence and the industry is already getting ready to pass their judgments on new concept and production vehicles which automakers will be unveiling at the NAIAS.But some of the attention or a huge part of it has been focused on the unveiling of the Tata Nano. The said vehicle is the world's cheapest car that Tata Motors promised. The said vehicle is expected to hit dealerships in India later this year. Thousands of Indian auto buyers will be able to afford the Nano as it has been designed so that many consumers will be able to afford it.But it seems that Mr. Ratan Tata is not so happy Read more:Small
3 Fiat Models For China 2008-01-09 14:28:09 According to Fiat’s representative, the iconic Italian carmaker is preparing to present three models of imported units to the Chinese market this year. "Fiat will strengthen its operation in Chinese market by importing more car models. We are planning to introduce three models in 2008. These models include Grande Punto, Linea and Bravo," says the company's Paolo Arpellino. Furthermore, the company also plans to locally manufacture Linea and Grande Punto China
by next year, added Arpellino. According to the Auto Channel, the two models will be locally produced in Fiat’s affiliation with Chery, according to a Beijing News report. "In the short term, Fiat will have to rely on importing new models to boost its operations in China,” said Duan Jianjun, Fiat’s chief China Business Officer
Johnson Controls Innovations In 2008 NAIAS 2008-01-04 14:52:36 The much awaited North American International Show is approaching fast! We only have few days left before the opening of the country’s most celebrated convention. It’s one of the hottest events at the start of the year 2008 and that’s why I’m asking everyone to cool their radiators first because next week will be a sure blast for every car geek on the planet! One of the featured groups at the said event is Johnson
Controls. They will showcase “Creating Smart Environments" - an elegantly fashioned improved vehicle interior innovation that present a much suitable, sustainable protected world. According to the Auto Channel, smart merchandise, systems, equipments and future concepts from Johnson Controls will be the main point of the group's participation at the 2008 North Amer Read more:Innovations
Environmentalists Sues EPA 2008-01-03 15:18:11 California traditionally has the toughest emission standards in the United States. In fact, it has a more stringent fuel economy standard than the Environmental Protection Agency. But last year, the state was forbidden by the EPA to implement its own emission standards.Of course, this decision by the federal agency was met with much criticism from environmentalists. Thus, five large environmental groups have filed a petition against the decision of the EPA. The Conservation Law Foundation, Environmental Defense, International Center for Technology Assessment, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Sierra Club according to The Auto Channel filed their petition in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco.Jim Tripp, general counsel of Env Read more:Environmentalists
Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept 2008-05-13 22:15:01 The Saab 9-4X is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV. It has made its
debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. The 9-4x is tagged as
a concept, but the truth is that we are probably going to see the new SUV
sometime in 2009. There’s no exact launch date has been given, but the
automakers expect sales to begin in the 2009.
“It is powered by a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder turb Read more:BioPower
, Concept
The Hottest Lotus Exige 270E Tri-fuel 2008-05-14 22:37:44 The LotusExige
is a two-door, two-seat sports car made by Lotus Cars.
It is a coupe version of the Lotus Elise, which is a roadster. It has made its
debut at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006. In February 2006,
Lotus announced a limited production run of 50 Exiges, using the Toyota engine with a super
charger. It is only available in yellow and black.
“The Lotus Exige 270E
The All-New 2008 Hyundai Tiburon 2008-05-18 23:19:05 The 2008 Tiburon
is a 2-door,
4-passenger family coupe, or sports coupe, available in 4 trims, ranging from
the GS to the SE. The 2008 Hyundai
Tiburon ranks 8 out of 10 Affordable Sports
Cars. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon follows up its 2007 redesign by building on its
unique combination of styling, performance and value. In other words the 2008
Tiburon is a carryover from 2007.
“It is equipped
Entourage: Perfect Highway Cruiser 2008-05-23 21:12:50 The Hyundai Entourage made its
debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2006. The Entourage went on sale in
April 2006. The 2008 Entourage is a 4-door, 7-passenger mini van, available in
two trims, the GLS and the Limited. The 2008 Entourage is a carryover from
2007.
“Both trims are equipped with a standard 3.8-liter, V6, 250-horsepower
engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 23-mp Read more:Perfect
, Highway
Lamborghini Reventon Looked Up in the Skies of Turin 2008-06-18 00:05:31 The Lamborghini
Reventón is a mid engine sports car built by Lamborghini.
It has been entirely designed in Sant'Agata Bolognese,
the original birthplace of the Lamborghini and debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt
Auto Show. The language of its shape clearly appears to
be inspired by “fast airplanes” which is characterized by sharp edges, precise
lines and clean surfaces. It was named af Read more:Skies
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