Articles for category: AUTOMOTIVE

Karla News

My First Car – the Suzuki Sj413

I remember passing my driving test in Brighton, England when i was just 17 years old. Being by the beach I had always dreamed of owning a convertible so that I could cruise along the sea front with the top down. My dream led me to the Suzuki Sj413 Samurai. I Found “The One” I ...

Karla News

10 Ways to Prevent Road Rage

“If you’re on the wrong end of a disagreement or road rage, it can be frightening. It;s about swallowing your pride. Often, if you don’t engage an aggressive driver, the situation will diffuse.” Sean Connery Road rage is the worst kind of counter productive street brawl perpetrated by short fused, stressed out and mentally distressed ...

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The Best Vehicle I Ever Owned: Chrysler Pacifica

If anyone asked me what was my favorite vehicle was a five years ago, I would of said a Metro bus. We had a GMC Jimmy that we hardly ever drove due to outrageous gas prices. Even with the rising price of gas today, I am not taking the metro bus any more. A few ...

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Tips for Easy Removal of Automobile Stickers

Some people chose to express themselves through their cars. Thus, it is not unusual to observe a car with window art or bumper stickers. Although stickers do add to a car’s décor, when the time comes to remove such art, many automobile owners begin to question their own judgment. Removing sticky items from car windows ...

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The Batmobile is the Coolest Concept Car!

George Barris and his brother, Sam, were car designers from an early age. Their company, based in Los Angeles, attracted the television and movie industry for automobiles that would be featured in a wide variety of productions. They made the truck that Granny drove in the Beverly Hillbillies and the dragster for Herman Munster. The ...

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Is Your Car Horn in Need of a Fix?

Has your car horn stopped working properly? If so, you can often repair a malfunctioning horn rather quickly, usually without any tools, exotic or otherwise, and rarely at a cost of more than a few dollars. In a moment, you will learn how you can fix your silenced car horn. Granted, when a car horn ...

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4 Expensive New Car Depreciation Facts You Should Know Today

Is new car depreciation really as high as 50 percent when leaving the dealership’s lot? Although clearly hyperbole, buying a new car comes with a staggering drop in car value — within a short period of time. What four facts should you know today? 1. Car Depreciation is not a long-term Process Your car — ...

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Street Racing: Too Fast, Too Furious and Too Fatal

Despite public awareness campaigns and massive crackdowns, street racing is becoming a popular and deadly past time for teens and young adults across the country and around the world. While only 8 years ago less than 150 deaths in the United States were attributed to street racing, recent estimates seem to indicate a steady climb ...

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Top 5 2010 Sport Compact Tuner Cars

With fuel prices worldwide still setting records and the muscle car renaissance fading, sports car tuners are turning up their noses at V8 muscle in favor of tuning high-revving, big boost-ready 4 cylinder pocket rockets big on style and attitude. To make this exclusive-to-Associated Content list of top 5 sport compact 2010 tuner cars, the ...

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Drinking and Driving in Texas: An Overview

There is another call to 911 about a drunk driver. It is dark outside, but it is not night; it is 5:40 in the morning. When stopped, the driver is on his way to work. This is not an isolated incident. More and more drunks are driving early in the morning and during the day ...