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Apocryphal tales of drivers taking on deep water abound in pubs and works canteens. Did you hear of the woman who drove her brand new BMW into floodwater? Apparently the thermal shock of cold water on the hot engine caused the engine block to crack. If true, this was a very expensive error of judgement, but it is very easy to find factual references to thermal shock damaging catalytic converters in similar circumstances.
The Nissan North America Inc. said that 775 workers at its vehicle and engine plants in Tennessee, which equates to around 12 percent of the factories' combined payroll, had accepted a company buyout plan. Initially, Parent Nissan Motor Co. only expected about 300 of the 6,200 factory workers to take the buyouts but the real numbers astounded the automaker.
Business Week reported that even though President Bush enjoyed a high-profile photo-op on Monday with the heads of the Big Three automakers who showed him an impressive lineup of their latest clean-car models. Flex cars include General Motors Corporation’s model that can run on ethanol, a plug-in vehicle powered by hydrogen from the Ford Motor Co.
The Toyota Motor Corp. is closing in on General Motors Corp. as the world's biggest vehicle maker. That is what its sales are telling the industry. In February, Toyota’s global production increased for the 28th straight month. The company reported a global output totaling 680,968 vehicles in February.
UQM Technologies, Inc., a developer of alternative energy technologies used to create advanced vehicles, earlier announced that two hybrid electric future heavy truck demonstrators built by Armor Holdings and powered by UQM electric propulsion systems have begun Military Utility Assessment (MUA) Testing this month.
In the news: Volkswagen of America has announced recently that both of Volkswagen’s Jetta and Pasat advertisements were chosen as finalists for the “Most Effective Overall Ad” in the non-luxury category by IAG Research. The IAG Research is a TV advertisement and product placement effectiveness measurement company.
The news of Porsche increasing its stake in Volkswagen to 30.9 percent didn’t come as a surprise at all. Well basically since this is exactly what the automotive industry was expecting in the first place. Although it may be hard to believe that such increase of stake will not lead to a takeover but Porsche stressed that it plans to defend Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker and producer of quality VW motor mount---from any possible influence from hedge funds and buyout groups.
Chrysler sure does not want to be left behind. And the car maker made sure that their Chrysler Sebring Convertible would be able to be quite competitive for the 2008 model year. This new vehicle is going to come using the new D-segment platform of the company. It has a sleek design but still exudes elegance.
If you have been looking for ways so as to save on the much expensive fuel, you may want to try out the new carbon dioxide sensor that has been created by Bosch. The company calls their new creation the Climate Control Sensor (or the CCS) and what it does is that it keeps an eye on the carbon dioxide level in the passenger area of a vehicle.
Owning a car is quite similar to tending a house. Every single part of it is important. You always have to make sure that everything is fine, take note of every detail, and replace and fix worn out parts. For cars, having a check-up now and then is a necessity in determining its condition. It is how you manage a vehicle.
Porsche majority stockholder of Volkswagen and recipient of quality Volkswagen auto components such as VW oxygen sensors—have denied recently the accusations that it has used the Cayenne V6 exclusivity to boost profits. The company was very pleased with its entry-level version of the Cayenne off-roader.
Car leasing online offers are an attractive alternative to traditional car leasing, offering many financial rewards in addition to the same maintenance benefits. How many people do you know who have taken out a lease on their latest car rather than the traditional route of purchasing from a dealer or through private sale? The chances are if you lived in the USA a good number of your family, friends and co-workers would have opted for a ‘car leasing’ arrangement, also known as contract hire.
Your Volvo has thousands of parts in it. Some play a crucial role in the car, while others do not. Some are used all the time, while some are needed only for a specific time. One of the latter is your Volvo's ignition coil. Also called a spark coil, the ignition coil is an induction coil in the automobile's ignition system.
The threat of global warming has captured the attention of the global community. Different countries have already taken steps to reduce that risk. In the United States, President George W. Bush calls for the reduction of gasoline consumption by as much as twenty percent in ten years time. In Brazil, huge steps are taken to produce alternative fuel like bio-ethanol.
Innovations in the auto industry continuously pour in year in and year out. The race among auto makers to provide their consumers with the best features has led to the development of advanced vehicle features. Partnering with other industries, car makers are able to provide their customers with the latest in auto convenience and comfort.
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