Archive for the ‘Parts’ Category
Thursday, February 5th, 2009
By using the Microsoft-designed Sync system, Ford says, drivers can do more of the multi-tasking with voice controls, leaving their hands free to steer. Check out Ford's press release below for the full details.
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Monday, February 2nd, 2009
Maybe it's not Mars that men are from, but from some planet in another universe, as this story about paying money to wreck cars makes clear.
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Bearing in the mind the fact that the people who did the survey will directly benefit from an upsurge in the replacement of parts and extra vehicle serive, it's possible that a grain of salt, or maybe even two, needs to be applied here. But it's probably true that a ...
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Time was that a BMW or Mercedes had safety, quality or ergonomic levels that less expensive cars couldn't come close to offering, so there was some rational reason for buying them. But those days are long gone. Now about the only thing you get for the extra money is the ...
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Saturday, January 10th, 2009
While every new vehicle does come with a guarantee that the costs of repairs will be paid by the car company, there's considerable difference between what the car companies will pay for. That is to say, a certain item may be covered by one company, and not another. So one ...
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
That's the thinking of a bunch of researchers, hoping to help poor farmers while making car interiors more environmentally friendly. Anything's better than preserved animal flesh.
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
There are also several interesting and useful new devices to put into your car at the giant Consumer Electronics Show, and this year's upcoming show is no exception. Entertainment is still a priority (TV in the car is getting easier), as is navigational aid, but there are also some attempts ...
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Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
The answer there is a "best before" date, which means you shouldn't use a car with tires more than six years old no matter how many miles you have on them. This sounds like marketing hype, but it's actually true.
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Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Taking old cars, repairing them and giving them to needy families is a fairly straightforward idea, and it has immediate affects on their lives and the local economy.
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Don't even think about reading this story unless you're deeply concerned about the intricacies of how the service industry will look after your vehicle and how it might affect its reliability and your costs.
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Lower prices for HD radios make it easier for people to get better sound from all those free radio stations.
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
This seems like a good idea, since you have to do your seatbelt up for the colorful and large corsage to be visible, and anything that gets people doing up their seatbelts is a great idea.
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