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...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 without a break, with its popularity remaining intact. Not that it was a smooth, unhindered ride. It had to face an unforeseen challenge of the oil crisis, which adversely affected the market, yet Mustang successfully met it. Ecological concerns were raised in respect of cars. They had to meet some emission norms. Here too, Mustang was not found wanting. It became a symbol of fine workmanship and remained a favorite of the buyers.To keep pace with time and new demands some changes were made in its design and machinery during this period. Now it has a V6 engine generating 210 horsepower. It has five- speed manual transmission with an option of five- speed automatic transmission. Some minor changes were made in its overall exterior appearance, but the interior has undergone major changes. Richer materials have now been used.All the...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...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 they are safe. But if you use a performance car you need to drive them safely as well.It is said that driving slow is the safer way to drive. But that is not always true and sometimes you need to be able to accelerate quickly to make it safer and sometimes you need to turn corners at a little high speed. When you have to turn corners at a higher speed then even if your car is safe you may feel a little alarmed if the car rolls a bit while it is turning.Your instinct to feel alarmed is right and if during tight cornering you feel a sense of danger you should consider making the car more stable during cornering. You can easily do that by installing strut bars. To understand strut bars you need to understand that the car is a series of compromises between a large number of extremes. For example if you want a comfortable ride each wheel should have an independent suspension.. That way when one wheel encounters a small bump, that wheel will...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....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
There are instances where people with humble beginnings have risen to great heights and developed great business establishments. Cars have done that too. Toyota Camry's predecessors had humble beginnings in the Toyota family. That did not...more