2008 saw gas prices climb to an all-time high. Indeed, on July 1, 2008, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline climbed to $4.087. It isn’t surprising then that hybrid vehicle sales also experienced an increase in popularity. What might be surprising is the use of rubber molding […]
Car Seats
Baby Car Seats Safety Tips
Baby car seats can prevent serious injury to your child in the event of an accident. It is the law that all children under the age of twelve should be seated in the back seat. This is especially true if you have airbags in the front. From the time you […]
Hybrid Cars – The Vehicles of Tomorrow
Want to buy a car that runs on water? Well, this might have sounded funny a few years back, but not anymore. To beat the growing menace of air pollution, scientists have really developed cars that use 100% water as fuel. And what’s more, these cars might possibly be the […]
Why Not Own a Fuel Saving Hybrid Vehicle?
When my present vehicle was purchased some 5 years ago I thought it had everything. It is a Toyota Camry Altise and a big step up from my 30-year-old Datsun 200C, which, when purchased new in 1981, had all the latest equipment and was like a Rolls Royce to drive. […]
Save Money With a Fuel-Efficient Car
Improved fuel economy saves you cash every time you fill your tank! Fuel efficiency is an enormous financial consideration when buying a car. In fact, buying a car that is 10 miles per gallon more efficient in terms of fuel consumption than another option you may be interested in can […]
Hybrid Cars – The Vehicle For The Future For The People On Today’s Roads
Buying hybrid cars can seem a little daunting but not in the manner in what you may think, the complication in buying a Hybrid car is which one you should choose. To assist you in your purchase you will need to understand some of the basic principals on a Hybrid […]
Toyota Prius Hybrid Battery Rebuild Review
Just like any other car battery, the Toyota Prius hybrid battery eventually runs out of juice and cannot be recharged. Sure, the adverts about how they recharge themselves when running are very compelling, but what happens when they die – as all car batteries do? This aspect of the Prius […]
4 Reasons Why Some New Cars Do Not Come With a Spare Tire
If you are on the hunt for a new vehicle, and a spare tire is something important to you, be sure to pay attention to everything your potential new car comes with. That is because many car manufacturers are not putting spare tires in newer model vehicles anymore. If you […]
First Automobile Works (FAW) – China’s Aggressive Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Manufacturer – Part 2
This is Part 2 of a two part series. In Part 1 we looked at First Automobile Works (FAW) history and its collaboration with Toyota. In this Part article we’ll discuss FAW’s recent progress in bringing hybrid buses to market. China FAW Group Corporation is currently billed as the number […]
Hertz Car Rentals – About Hertz Car Rentals
Hertz Car Rentals is the world’s largest car rental agency, with outlets in over 8100 locations across 145 countries worldwide. To hire from Hertz Car Rentals you must meet a few basic requirements; you must meet the rental office location’s minimum age requirement. You must have a valid driver’s license […]