Cars may have started out as a means to carry passengers but they did not do only that. Much as human endeavors required people to move around they also required to move goods and things around. Therefore after the cars came trucks that could carry goods. But not every time was the quantity of goods to be moved large enough to require the use of a truck and often people had to be moved along with the goods. Therefore there was a class of...more
When cars first appeared on the scene they were not very small. In fact it was only much later that cars really started to get smaller. But then were the initial cars roomy and spacious and not compact as some of the modern cars are? Well not really because though the initial cars were bigger the passenger cabins were quite small and the comforts available to passengers were quite limited.It was only much later when there were powerful enough...more
When cars first appeared on the scene the main issues were reliability and then speed. If cars would not have become more reliable then people may still have been riding horses. But they did become more reliable and then became faster as well. Once reliability and speed were done there was more focus on safety and comfort in the design of cars. As cars became faster it became increasingly important that they are safer. And thanks to the focus on safety the views of car passengers became even important for car design. Therefore the cars became more safe and comfortable. Part of the safety was in ergonomics so that the driver could respond to situations quickly thanks to the controls being in easy reach.When a car has an exceedingly good performance then its other safety related systems must be part of the performance or the car becomes unsafe. Therefore if the car accelerates fast it must also have great brakes that stop it quickly and safely. Similarly it should have great headlights that will make it safer to use a high performance car at night. At night the amount of response time available to the driver is directly related to the quality of the headlights.Therefore a performance...more
It may be a piece of literature or a product, if it is judged to be of top most quality for a long period of time, it is termed a classic. During this long period peoples' tastes and preferences may change, but a classic still maintains its supremacy. Amongst cars Ford Mustang is a classic on this criterion. It has been in production continuously...more
Some of the biggest Hollywood block busters have starred rugged men with no pretensions of being slick or classy. But they still managed to become the heart throb of millions. That is because they had a lot of style. That is the surest proof that rugged tough exteriors can still have a lot of style.Now when you have a car that is tough and a...more
In today's world the consumer can expect a lot. Gone are the days when one had to choose between cheap inferior products and expensive quality products. Sensible research and consumer centered marketing and pricing has meant that we can get items for very reasonable cost that have a lot of class and value built into them.The Honda Accord car has consistently given great value to its buyers. And the value has been built into all facets of the car. It is their in its comfort levels, its performance, its safety, its reliability and its looks. Such has been the strength of the value for money proposition that cars such as the Honda Accord have made Japan a world power in car manufacturing.Now if you wanted value when you first bought your car it stands to reason you will take care to get great value when you buy any further products for the car. Therefore when after a few years of ownership the car has lost some of its edge and you want to boost its looks and performance you will look for an option that gives you great value.One such option are replacement Accord headlights. Though you will have been floored by the performance of the Honda Accord headlights when you first bought them...more
When you move around in your car you like to feel safe and comfortable. At the same time you also want to be able to get from one place to another as quickly as possible without compromising the safety of your drive. Now all cars are built so that...more
You want a great looking car. And you don't want to shout about it. Very loud in your face style turns you off. You like understated style that the onlooker finds on his or her own and you are not making loud in your face style statements. Toyota...more
The sports utility vehicle took the auto world by storm. Though with the rising fuel prices and the recent economic slow down they may have lost some market but they certainly have not lost their image of being a sumptuously comfortable car with a...more
Honda is one of the reputed car manufacturers. Its Acura Integra model is part of a premium range and has created a niche for itself amongst upmarket car buyers. Its dependable performance is the key factor for its acceptability on a wide scale. It...more
Patience is a virtue not often appreciated. But those who had patience and marked time were rewarded with the emerging of Chevrolet Camaro in the market. It combines top class functioning with high class elegance. The attributes most customers look...more
You will have noticed over the years how things that were not so cool till yesterday have become cool today. Some of this can be attributed to passing fads but a lot can be attributed to the fact that the manufacturing industry has begun to take...more