The term that actually applies is HEV, which stands for Hybrid Electric Vehicle. These are the most fuel efficient vehicles available to most of us. While the actual setup may vary due to the manufacturer’s design intentions, they generally combine a small gasoline engine (by regular vehicle standards) with an electric motor. While the gasoline…
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Will a Mercedes-Benz car cover help retain resale value?
Any Mercedes-Benz is an excellent car and deserves the best care. In fact, all it takes is a little extra care for the vehicle to retain more of its value. That is important at the time of exchange. There is no better way to keep your excellent machine looking “freshly waxed” and in great shape…
RAV4 Drivers Club Guide to Toyota RAV4 Run-Flat (BSR) Tire System
This guide is written to hopefully explain the BSR Run Flat system installed on the Toyota Rav4 T180 and SR180. Many owners have bought their cars without knowledge of this BSR system so here I will try to explain what it is and the options to replace it. What is the BSR system? It is…
Benefits of taking used cars Finance Linden New Jersey
Getting behind the wheel is a great thing. But not everyone is lucky enough to buy a new car or have the confidence to buy a new one. So they go for the used car. One of the reasons people go for the used car is to pay half the full market price. Also, a…
Meet the Completely Redesigned 2011 Toyota Sienna – Driving a Minivan Gets Great in 2010!
With Toyota’s well-documented throttle recall problems of late, you are likely undecided about buying a Toyota. In fact, the 2010 Toyota Sienna itself faced a recall due to a possible corrosion problem on the spare tire carrier wire. What you may not know is that the new 2011 Toyota Sienna was unaffected by any of…
Should the petro-automotive complex be concerned about the lithium battery revolution?
Lithium battery technology is currently focused on developing improvements in several areas. The search often involves implementing advances in nanotechnology and microstructures. For example: * Increase cycle life and performance (decrease internal resistance and increase power output) by changing the composition of the material used in the anode and cathode, along with increasing the effective…
Unique Features of Low Rider Cars and Bikes
A low driver refers to a vehicle in which the suspension and hydraulics have been modified to travel as low as possible. Lower passengers have controls with its height-adjustable suspension. Most of these are typical cars from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. It has many accessories on the market to cater to enthusiasts. And due…
How to troubleshoot the radiator of your 2006-2009 Ford Explorer
Some 2006-2009 Ford Explorers are experiencing radiator failure. This article will share some of the things you can do to prevent this failure from occurring and get back on the road if your radiator fails. While it is not a difficult repair, replacing a radiator has a significant associated cost. Ford’s wholesale cost on a…
Top 5 ways to save money on gas
I know you just want to get to the nitty-gritty of saving money on gas, but let me lecture you for a moment. Petroleum products, including gas, are not going to get cheaper. One of the reasons for this is simply that they are limited and more and more people are competing for a smaller…
Are crossover SUVs as safe as you want them to be?
We could all have noticed the sharp increase in sales and popularity of small crossovers. They appear to be much more practical than large SUVs and sedans, and have attracted a large proportion of young customers. Consequently, these small SUVs have greatly increased in sales numbers and in popularity. However, recent tests have shown that…