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Problems With Hybrids

Posted by Tony Stark: There are a lot of good things to praise in every hybrid cars that are in the roads now. These things are the ones that pushes us to have one hybrid for ourselves and get rid of this gasoline hungry wheels. But of course, like all good movies will run, there's a villain in every hybrid, the disadvantages will never be away. Last week, one of the
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1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

Posted by Tony Stark: I was in a conversation with a friend just a while ago when he mentioned that he recently saw an auction site for a 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL with a gullwing door. I am a vintage car fanatic, and I love cars with gullwing doors so I immediately visit the site. Indeed it was a gullwing Mercedes-Benz. It really look nice and it still looks
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2009 Honda Fit - To Be Released A Month Earlier

Posted by Tony Stark: Because the 2008 Honda Fit models were easily sold out, Honda Motors decided to to have their 2009 Fit fleet be released earlier. Initially scheduled on October 1, they have it changed for August 26. The fuel efficient small car have received mostly positive reviews for the last couple of months. And the $4 per gallon gasoline put the
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2009 Acura TL

Posted by Tony Stark: In all of Acura's line of sedans, they said the fourth generation Acura TL is by far the most advanced in technology and performance. By appearance, the 4th generation TL is by far ahead of its predecessors, although the difference is not that big. The new TL now has bigger wheel arches. It has a pointy front and rear. The full length
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Lexus Nuaero Concept Car - The Future of Cars

Posted by Tony Stark: I was browsing when I happened to stumble upon an article in the JapanCarBlog.com about the new concept car of Lexus. I've seen a lot of cars inspired by jet fighters like that of Lamborghini's Reventon and the soon to be unveiled supercar by Polish car maker Veno Automotives, which according to them, is also inspired by jet fighters. But experts
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Unveiled

Posted by Tony Stark: Because the US$1,440,800 Veyron is still doing great at sales despite of its Godzilla pricing, Volkswagen Group unveiled another version of the successful mid-engine sports car. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport was unveiled by the company during the weekend at the Pebble Beach Concourse d Elegance in France and the new car looks very
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Silverado Hybrid - A Masterpiece from Chevy

Posted by Tony Stark: If you have seen the Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid and the GM Yukon hybrid before, then there's no way you can't recognize the all new Chevy Silverado hybrid. Like its brothers, the Silverado went to an extensive change. The Silverado uses the two-mode hybrid transmission, aluminum-block 6.0-liter pushrod V8 and 300-volt nickel-metal hydride battery
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The Million Mile Silverado

Posted by Tony Stark: Driving is really an addicting thing. You drive now and enjoying it, and in the future, that driving addiction may lead you to some good opportunity of selling the car you used in your driving. Frank Oresnik has owned this 1991 Chevrolet Silverado for 12 years. And in more than a decade of using it as his tool for delivering seafood in
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UConnect Web On Chrysler Cars

Posted by Tony Stark: There had been a lot of things that has happened since the month of August started. There were a mix of things that are good and not so good. Last week we saw the opening of the greatest sports event of all time, the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. There were a lot of world records in this Olympics, and this marked the rise of Michael Phelps as
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The Driving Addiction

Posted by Tony Stark: Last week I had my first experience of driving straight for almost 20 hours, only stopping to eat and rest for a few minutes. It's exhausting but I actually love the experience. It has been on of the greatest dream since I was a kid, to drive to a destination I know a little about, without someone to tell me what to do. Lol But after that
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2009 Toyota Corolla XLE

Posted by Tony Stark: Since 1966, Toyota have been producing one of the most successful cars ever manufactured. Their Corolla line can be seen anywhere in the world. May it be for personal use, for services, and even for taxis. The new 2009 Toyota have just landed in the market. So far, it is the most beautiful version of Corolla I have ever seen. This is by far the
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Quest of Ford to Trump Toyota

Posted by Tony Stark: Perhaps the highest quality small car maker is arguably Toyota. The Asian auto giant is conquering every part of the world with their innovative concept and high quality vehicles, especially small cars. And this is the very reason why Ford, the American car giant, is aiming not to equal Toyota in its car quality, but yo actually surpass it.
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Blast from the Past

Posted by Tony Stark: Nowadays buying a new car is not really a good idea, especially if you are tightening your belt because of the high price of fuel that causes the increase price of almost anything that is affected by it. So if you are one stylish car owner, I bet you need to control yourself just for this time, or perhaps think of it 100x of more before deciding
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Fleet of Volkswagen Green Cars For 2008 Beijing Olympics

Posted by Tony Stark: China many have reduce the number of cars passing their national highways by half to make sure the Olympic air will be tolerable in time for the Olympics. The air pollution in Beijing have reached a rate of 85-90, a high percentage according to the World Health Organization. WHO stated that any air rate percentage above 50 is risky and
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Mini Going For The Rickshaw

Posted by Tony Stark: The Olympics may have been a big show for many countries showcasing their finest athletes. But it has also been a big show for commercialization. A lot of store have opened for the sake of the Olympics, although there's quite a number of them that were closed as well, for the sake of the Olympic air. But it comes differently for
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Switzerland s Green Initiatives

Posted by Tony Stark: Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world. It is home to many organizations and department offices. Many diplomats and high end families live here, so it is not surprising how much tons of expensive cars are in Switzerland. Though Switzerland is not an important spot in the car making industry, it is an important buyer. But seems
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Fashion Show for Cars

Posted by Sam Heisin: If we have ways of showing the latest fashion clothing statements through fashion shows where we hire people to do the public 'fitting' or hire supermodels and exotic celebrities, we also have fashion show for cars. In this type of fashion show, human intervention is almost needless, though there are still some who chose to have their cars be
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Immobiliser - Your Car s First Line Of Defense

Posted by Lens Flare: Probably most of you know what are immobilisers, most especially if you own a car. But for those who aren't aware of what immobilisers are, they are a small device that is assembled in your care system that serves us your first way of defense against car snatchers and car thieves. Immobilisers are electronic devices that will prevent your car
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Honda Insight - A Cheap Hybrid

Posted by Lens Flare: Nowadays, every way of reducing gas expenses is being done by everyone. Some would just take public transport and leave their big vehicles behind like trucks and SUVs. For others who do not want to take public transportation, there's still another resort, buy a fuel efficient car or a hybrid car will be best. But buying a hybrid isn't any easy as
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An All Weather Car Floor Mat

Posted by Lens Flare: For the last few months, it's been raining in the Philippines. One of my many problem is keeping my car clean because of the mud and rainwater that might get inside. Well, I have to keep it really hard because it's actually my father's car. Better be good or I'll have no car by tomorrow. Whenever my friends hopped in for a ride, their shoes are
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The World s Most Expensive Car

Posted by Tony Stark: In 2000, Ferdinand Piech, chairman of Volkswagen announce that their Bugatti Veyron will go into production and will be the world's fastest, most powerful and most expensive car in history, at least for a road legal car. It indeed became what he said, it is the world's fastest, most powerful road legal car, but it already its title as the world's
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Official State Cars

Posted by Tony Stark: Having great political powers means life and death. Many would attempt on an assassination to your life, that is if you're of a noble descent. Every high ranking official of each country has their own official cars. Many have it customized, and most of them are bullet-proofed. Once in a while see see official presidential and statesman
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Cars Of Death Race 2008 Movie

Posted by Tony Stark: In a little less than a month, we are all going to witness another movie from director Paul Anderson. This time it will star The Transporter, Jason Statham. The film is Death Race, a remake of the 1957 film Death Race 2000. This is another movie that will feature a lot of cars with futuristic concepts. If you think you've had enough of the cars
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Driving A Taxi Is Never Easy

Posted by Sam Heisin: Marco is 33 year old. A taxi driver who has a family of four to feed. He has two sons and his wife is now pregnant for their third baby. And here comes Alexander, 33, a big company executive. He only have one son. These two person are the topic of my friend's research about the difference of status of people in the modern world and the factors
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Old Truck Service

Posted by Sam Heisin: Cars, are we all know it, are primarily used as means of transportation. They are generally for moving about, going to places that will give you the comfort more than just walking. We all use our cars extensively when they are new. Who wouldn't want to go to different places cavorting inn a new car For some, buying cars is in line
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Have A Flamboyant Ride

Posted by Lens Flare: Jeepneys are the most common form of public transportation in the Philippines. It is by far the most abundant vehicle running on Philippine roads. It has become a significant sign of Philippine culture over the years. Jeepneys first begun to appear after the World War II when American soldiers left their military vehicles behind, or
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Fear Of Car Ride

Posted by Tony Stark: This morning I attended a marathon race in my home town. There were hundreds of people who joined and it was generally a successful event even though it rained during the run. My parents insist that I stay for the night but I told them I have to do something in my house. So instead of having me commute for home, my father just presented to give
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