I have been a petrol head for as long as I can remember Since I was a little girl I have been admiring pretty cars in the street – although the pink girlie cars and retro minis that I loved back then have been replaced with much more technically respectable cars, of course

The Swiss Auto Show just ended in Geneva yesterday, with over 287,000 new auto entries Among these new entries, there were a large number of new models and concept cars for the environmentally, and ecologically minded consumers

It is an all-too-common sight: a person pulls up to a dealership in a beat-up old jalopy, walks into the showroom, and immediately starts asking the salesperson about safety features on the intended new car Then, pending the purchase, the person will continue to drive around in a car that may have bald tires, worn-out brakes, a leaky exhaust pipe, a loose steering assembly, and worn-out shock absorbers

Just when everyone thought that things are gaining a sort of credibility for the brand Toyota and sales are returning to the beleaguered company, we find that NASA has been asked to investigate sudden acceleration problems in Toyota cars The US Regulatory authority has requested NASA to crack the puzzle behind sudden acceleration in Toyota cars

When we are shopping for a car it is important to realize that this will probably be the second most expensive thing we own and will be a large payment added to our monthly bills There is a lot to consider and think about before we sign those papers

The question we get asked time after time is "what is the best motorcycle communication systems for bikers" We always follow this up immediately with another question - "what exactly are you looking for

Sports cars have an appeal that is based on looks and performance They are fun to drive and give you a feeling of freedom

As the government scrappage scheme has now ended car dealers and car manufacturers have quickly filled this gap with a similar offer They have called it the car swappage scheme whereby you can trade in your vehicle for a brand new car

If I were buying a new car tomorrow I’d buy a used Mini It may seem like an unusual choice, but let me explain: the Mini, for me, is a nostalgia car, evoking memories of summer and sunshine, and that first heady taste of freedom… It was the summer of 1997 and my best mate and I were 17 years old

A lot is being written these days about the electric cars and the future of automotive industry vis-a-vis green technology In the midst of all the excitement and jubiliation, we have already seen companies investing generous amounts of money in research and development in the electric car market space

With all of the technology of today the paper automotive repair manual is useless These manuals are the same manuals that repair technicians utilize to do their job

The first step when it comes to repairing your Ford automobile is to become familiarized with the repair lingo You should also be able to identify the tools and understand their abilities

Repairing your Pontiac comes easy when using a Pontiac auto repair manual A repair manual is created for each vehicle put on the market and contains detailed instructions on exactly how each part of a vehicle is put together and how to fix it

Many people don't realize how important it is to install security devices on their RV or motor home Think about it just for a second- which makes a better target for thieves, an older-model car, or an expensive-looking motor home stocked with electronics, jewelry, and other high-value possessions

Every car has a market price – and then there is the price customers wind up paying It doesn’t seem fair but quite often one customer pays a price that is far different than another customer

Think Scandinavian rally driver That's what I was (or rather trying to be) for the three special days I spent up in snow country, Sweden

The manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announces that sales of Subaru-brand vehicles will start from April in South Korea working through its local distributor, Subaru Korea Co, Ltd

Ford Motors is all set to trim down with Volvo brand going to Chinese conglomerate for $18 billion

You may lack the skills and knowledge to inspect your vehicle's catalytic converter Your fuel pump may be similarly outside your comfort zone

Most drivers realize their car's cooling system (CS) is responsible for regulating the temperature that surrounds their engine during operation But the system's job extends further