With the current financial situation being what it is, people are facing up to the fact that they are going to have to tighten their belts and re-examine their budgets. This means that a great number of people will have to greatly reduce the amount of luxuries and non-essential items they buy and this means that many leisure and fun activities will be stopped or greatly reduced. However, people are not going to be able to completely give up their...more
There is no doubt that brake pads are one of the most common types of braking products available on the market place today and their popularity is due to a number of key reasons. With the current financial crisis causing many people to question their ability to spend money on unnecessary products, the wide range of pricing options available for the pads should ensure that every customer can find a product to suit their needs. It is impossible to...more
Frankly speaking, it is the Cayenne that compels me to use the word vehicle in conjunction with Porsche. Before the introduction of the Cayenne, Porsche only used to manufacture cars. Thus, this model signifies a significant shift in the designing paradigm of Porsche. The Cayenne has the first V8 engine built by Porsche since the discontinuation of the 928 in 1995.The model rangeThe Cayenne range, although relatively new, can be divided into two stages of development. The range manufactured from 2002 to 2006 is called the 1st generation Cayenne while the vehicles since have been known as the 2nd generation. The differences between the two are listed below.•Porsche Cayenne 1st generationEngine(s) 3.2 L 250 hp VR64.5 L 340 hp (254 kW) V8 (S)4.5 L 450 hp (336 kW) V8 (Turbo)4.5 L 521 hp (389 kW) V8 (Turbo S)Transmission(s) 6-speed automatic6-speed manualWheelbase 2855 mm (112.4 in)Length 4780 mm (188.2 in)Turbo 4783 mm (188.3 in)Width 1928 mm (75.9 in)Height 1700 mm (66.9 in)•Porsche Cayenne 2nd generationEngine(s) 3.0L 335 hp (250 kW) V6 Turbo Diesel3.6L 290 hp (216 kW) VR64.8 L 385 hp (287 kW) V8 (S)4.8 L 405 hp (302 kW) V8 (GTS)4.8 L 500 hp (370 kW) V8 (Turbo)4.8 L 550 hp (410 kW)...more
The titan of the United States auto industry has taken the smart and predictable path. On June 1, 2009, General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to reorganize its finances. The question is what this means for NASCAR. General Motors is the dominant manufacturer in NASCAR. Chevrolet is the brand in question. Drivers such as defending...more
Temperature controlled vehicles or the refrigerated vans are very useful vehicles in certain cases. If you need to hire a refrigerated van, you should hire one that is most modern, clean and well maintained. Here follows the necessary steps you should take before hiring a refrigerated van within the UK.Who needs refrigerated vansWe have already...more
There are some parts of your car that you use every day. You will be very familiar with these and know a lot about them. However the car that you buy is expected to serve you all days of the year. That means it has to be able to do its job of getting you from A to B on days that are not routine at all. On such days some parts of the car that you are less familiar with reveal their importance.For example fog lights. Even amongst products that are not used everyday fog lights are one of the least used parts of your car. However on the day that they are needed, they are very useful. Fog lights are useful for two reasons. One they give out a light that has better penetrative power. This means the beam from a fog light will reveal objects deeper into the fog than would lights from standard lights. Usually fog lights have a yellow beam which has good penetrative power.The second reason is that fog lights are mounted in such a way that they throw light on the most important part of the road when the visibility is poor. This is the area immediately ahead of the car where the car is about to reach. That means they light up the road the way a low beam lights up the road. This orientation...more
When you choose to spend on your car after you have bought it, you will be faced with a choice of buying products that improve the looks or buying products that improve the performance. With a limited budget you may feel you will be able to manage...more
Check out the New 2009 Mighty Muscular Mahindra Scorpio with Micro Hybrid Technology http://www.mahindrascorpio.comMahindra & Mahindra, the leader in utility vehicles in India, has taken the initiative to introduce the path breaking FuelSmart System...more
As the cost of vehicle repairs seems to skyrocket, the salvage yards in Texas have a way to soften the blow. Quality used auto parts are available at these auto recyclers for just about every make and model on the road today, and the prices are...more
Maintaining the appeal of your car interiors and protecting the original upholstery is one of the biggest worries that majority of car owners suffer from. However, it's not such a tough task. This article is for those people, who have had a...more
Recreational Vehicles are the best way to ensure the comforts of home while you are on a tour. In fact it is a home away from home itself. Earlier RVs were thought of as an affordable way to get away, but now most of the RV's are more like a...more
Has your car or motor cycle battery gone 'flat' and refused to start during a crisis like a school run or a meeting? Arguably the answer is yes! And just to make the situation worse roadside assistance more often than not takes a long time...more