Archive for the 'Cars and Trucks' Category

California Leads the Green Movement

There’s nothing like a major boost in gasoline prices to motivate the American consumer. Automakers are hard at work producing green friendly, fuel-saving vehicles. This push for all things green is more than a trendy cause…it’s politically savvy, environmentally conscious and increasingly profitable.
Environmental issues have been on the public’s mind for quite some time, […]

Plug-In Vehicles by 2010? Transitional Technology Could Help Make It Possible

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology is ready to cause a major stir in the automotive industry, according to panelists at a recent conference in San Jose.
A prominent energy researcher with a government agency believes Li-ion batteries will soon displace the traditional nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries usually used in electric hybrid vehicles (HEVs). They may even […]

A Closer Look At Car Stabilizer Bars

Also commonly referred to as anti-roll or anti-sway bars, stabilizer bars are not just for race cars. Many modern street legal cars are now coming from the factory already equipped with them. If you haven’t purchased a new car recently, you may not be familiar what what they are or their purpose. In this article, […]

Why Every Car Owner Should Invest in a Car Cover

Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases a consumer makes during their lives. And the average person will definitely go through more than one car in their driving lifetime. After signing the papers, bringing the car home and parking it in the driveway, it is often washed meticulously, waxed and left in the […]