Categories: Autos | August 4th, 2008 | by admin | no comments
Save money by learning how to figure gas mileage for trips on the road and reduce your fuel consumption
Want to know how to figure gas mileage? You should. Knowing how much fuel you consume can help you plan your trips and your expenses on the road. Consequently, this could greatly help you save some money. With the rising costs of fuel burning holes in our pockets, anything that can help minimize our gas consumption will certainly be a big help.
Categories: Automotive | May 17th, 2008 | by admin | no comments
Automotive reporting done by daily newspapers seems to be getting absurder by the day. Most of our reporting relies on ‘getting a byte from some senior executive’ and then ‘weaving a tall tale around it’. There is very little research, no understanding about the functioning of the industry and simply no respect for facts. One of the leading business dailies today reports on Maruti-Suzuki bringing in the SX4 sedan. Nothing wrong in that and the piece seems to be well written till I reach the following paragraph:
Categories: Automotive | May 15th, 2008 | by admin | no comments
In my time on this Earth I am frequently blown away by the patterns repeating all around us. For example: the striking similarity between shopping for car repair estimates and dating.
Categories: Automotive | May 14th, 2008 | by admin | no comments
Buying a used truck is no small thing as lot of money is involved and this investment is also directly responsible for making your work more efficient. Earlier, trucks were pretty simple with the basic build and there were not many options or confusion when it came to buying a truck be it new or old. Things have taken a change for the better off late with trucks coming with so many added accessories and attachments that it is not an easy task to buy one especially if it is old as it will indirectly imply that all these parts have been or will sooner be liable to damage. Some points to be noted when buying a used truck could be:
Categories: Automotive | May 14th, 2008 | by admin | no comments
When buying a new car, trading in your old one is a quick and easy solution. Of course, you won’t get as much money compared to selling it yourself. If the vehicle isn’t too old and banged up, the difference could be in the $1,000 to $3,000 range.
But selling it yourself also comes with a price. Many people don’t relish the prospect of having to interact with complete strangers. What if someone “undesirable” comes to your home to look at the car? What if your ad leads to some weird phone calls in the middle of the night?
Categories: Automotive | May 8th, 2008 | by admin | no comments
The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is often referred to as America’s only true sports car with its all- out performance, eye- catching style, latest features, and better economy. The current Corvette promises a more thrilling and involving ride without sacrificing safety and comfort
The standard ‘08 Corvette offers exceptional performance with the 0-60- mph sprint with top speed of 180 mph or more. It also comes with a 6.0- liter, 400 horsepowerV8 coupled to either a six- speed manual or optional six- speed automatic. Meanwhile, an improved build and increased driver usability also make the Corvette an outstanding choice. Its features promise a smooth and comfortable ride. It comes with friendly ergonomics, razor- sharp handling, supportive seats, and excellent fit and finish proven by its stylish interiors. On the other hand, the car’s hatchback body provides 22 cubic feet of cargo capacity making it relatively convenient. A Bose audio system is also provided.
Categories: Automotive | May 8th, 2008 | by admin | no comments
The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is a midsize family sedan with respectable ride and handling balance, spacious cabin, comfortable seats, more powerful engine and notably higher quality. It also features unique interior and exterior styling coupled with varied suspension tuning for an enjoyable ride.
The ‘08 Malibu rides a 112- inch wheelbase along with robust chassis and suspension tuning that provides balance between ride and handling. In addition, its chassis provides confident cornering and quiet ride on broken pavement and rough roads. The engine lineup includes an inline- 4 with 169 horsepower and a 252-hp V6. The V6 furnishes impressive acceleration power, running to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds At 35,000 pounds, the Malibu delivers decent road performance, with 0-60-mph sprint.