Winter Driving Tip – Go Backwards With Front Wheel Drive
Winter driving can be challenging enough without having someone tell you to drive in reverse, but that’s exactly what I’m going to recommend for rare situations when driving forwards with front wheel drive just doesn’t cut it.
Admittedly, the idea of driving backwards is a bit odd, but in special circumstances it works better with a front wheel drive vehicle than going forward. The special circumstances are deep snow and going uphill.
For those of us who live with a steep and long driveway, it can be challenging to make it uphill in deep snow, even with front wheel drive. Going backwards with a front wheel drive vehicle can help overcome the difficulty. Here’s why:
* Your drive wheels are lower, so gravity shifts more weight on them for better traction.
* You have to drive more slowly to maintain control of direction, and that tends to promote traction instead of wheel spinning.
* The front wheels of the car are now on compacted snow (thanks to the rear wheels) instead of loose snow, so that provides added traction. Read more
2010 Mustang – A Ford Model For Success
The new Mustang concept car brought a buzz back in 2003 and not just among Mustang enthusiasts. Others, who had never thought seriously about buying a new pony car were lining up in showrooms to get their hands on the new pony car’s modern classic styling.
The 2010 model takes all that was good about the new style and makes it even better.
The one major criticism of the interior, was the hard plastic dash and cheap looking door panels. Sure, the style was right on, but bean counters won over the Mustang designers. That all changed for the 2010 Mustang. Read more
Toyota Celica Fourth Generation History
Soon after Toyota their own “Ultimate Celica” on the line: GT-Four ST165 in the Japanese domestic market (JDM). The GT-Four included full-time all wheel drive and a electronically controlled central locking differential. The turbo charged version of the GT-S 2. liter was rated at 190 HP which was the 3S-GTE engine. At the time the GT-S immediately took flagship as the Celica range and became the official Toyota rally car, for all 4 years of production.
In 1987 Toyota began to export the Celica GT-Four revised as the All-Trac Turbo in North America. The All-Trac became available in the 1988 US model year, the All-Trac system was also offered with the Corolla, Camry, Previa but without the turbo for a limited time. The North American version was rated 190 BHP, Toyota chose to keep the suspension the same and not modify it drastically. The ST165 chassis front suspension for the AWD GT-Four kept MacPherson struts with an anti-swaybar and strut tower brace, the rear employed struts with trailing link and twin lateral links per side + an anti-swaybar. Read more
The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3 Liter V6 Engine
The Hyundai Santa Fe may not quite live up to its name of Holy Spirit in Spanish, but it does have a pair of spirited V6 engines that can be chosen. Unlike other cars where the higher-powered engine gives a decline in fuel efficiency, the bigger Santa Fe engine doesn’t reduce fuel efficiency much at all.
The basic GLS version of the Santa Fe is a 2.7 liter, 185 horsepower engine that has a compression ratio of 10, a 86.7 mm bore and a 75 mm stroke. The SE version has 3.3 liter, 242 horsepower of muscle under the hood that ups the compression ratio to 10.4 and has a 92.0 mm bore and 83.8 mm stroke. Read more
Junk Car Removal – Why Use a National Service?
There are plenty of options when it comes to a junk car removal service. You can always call up a local towing company to see what they will do for you but more than likely, a national junk car removal service will be able to assist you through the process with less hassle. What factors make a national service better than local?
* Nationwide service including Hawaii, Alaska and even Canada
* Vast network of towing companies at their disposal
* Quick and reliable service
* Convenient Pickup Times
* Pick up of any vehicle (car, truck, van, motorcycle) Read more
The New 2010 Honda Accord 2.4 and 3.5 Liter Engines Haven’t Changed Much
Like most years, and due to its outstanding reputation, the 2010 Honda Accord is sure to be one of the best selling cars on the market. While the car is best known for its reliability, style, and affordability, the 2010 Accord has three different engine options to choose from.
The first option to choose from when selecting an Accord is the 2.4 liter four cylinder motor. This one is found in both the LX and LX-P sedans. It generates 177 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque. The LX and LX-P model engines, with automatic transmissions, get great fuel economy of 30 mpg in the city and 21 on the highways in. Read more
How Do I Get Out of My Car Lease Payment?
When you initially signed the lease agreement you were signing a contract with the manufacturer that you agreed to lease the vehicle for a set period of time, for a set payment and set amount of KMS. It is a contract and because of that, you are on the hook based on the parameters of that lease agreement.
So, what do you do if your circumstances have changed and you can’t afford to make the payments, but having them repo the car is not an option. Or, your needs have changed and the car that you have isn’t going to meet your needs. How are you able to get out of this agreement without jeopardizing your credit or being stuck with a vehicle that isn’t working for you? Read more
Purchasing a New Versus Used Truck
When pursuing a career as a truck driver owner-operator, there are many things to consider in taking the next step. One of them is how to get a new truck. Rather than leasing one from an employer, it is always more profitable to own one when the work is available or if someone wants to own their own company. Deciding whether to buy a new or used truck is key in making a profit versus barely getting by. Obtaining commercial truck financing is usually the difference between buying a new or used vehicle.
New Equipment
Having a new vehicle of any sort is always nice, whether it is a personal vehicle or one used for business. It has a special smell, is spry and comes with all of the state-of-the-art features. Paying for it is the biggest obstacle most people face. Excellent credit is required. Many lenders are leery of first-time owner-operators purchasing new equipment and may not be willing to qualify the applicant for a loan. Once the person is approved, several things must be done before the truck is road ready. Paying for taxes, titles, tags and a business license are also required. Making regular monthly payments on the vehicle regardless of how much money is coming in is also a consideration. Keep in mind that payments are higher for a new truck than an old one. Read more
How to Get a Good Car For Sale by Owner
Your car is your lifeline to the public. It is how you go and leave from the workplace, how to obtain your grocery store, and how you can connect with friends for a Friday evening on the town. In fact, there are very few places where public transport is good enough to compensate for not having an automobile.
Whereas most of us do not live in big cities, mass transportation systems in our cars are literally a necessity. Because of this, buying a car is very important. Though, it is also a very expensive investment, and because of money you must be sure you think about several factors.
Buying a car for sale by owner can be a very good deal. Frequently when people are selling a car themselves, they have not taken until the price significantly as local dealers. That being said, opportunities are the owner did a little research to make sure that their car has been priced properly.
They may base on the value contained in a Kelly Blue Book or they may base on a comparison vehicle to a local dealer. If you’re really interested in a car for sale by owner it is important for you to do your own research. Read more
Break Even Point For The US Domestic Auto Industry
In April 2009 Ford declared that it would not need government aid and claimed that it had a plan to break even in two years. Ford has been ahead of its main rival General Motors in scaling down its business by selling Aston Martin, Land Rover and Jaguar over the past two years. GM, meanwhile, went through a massive reorganization after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. GM is temporarily majority owned by US government after it invested $57.6 billion in the company.
Per the plan GM executives presented in congressional hearings the company would reach the break-even point by 2011. They further declared that they would cut costs by eliminating 47,000 jobs, closing five more unprofitable factories and cut at least $18 billion in debt from its balance sheet. It was expected that these cost cuts would allow the company to break even when the U.S. auto market returned to between 11.5 million to 12 million vehicles sold per year. Read more
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