January 2011
New Side Air Bag Regulation Aims to Save Lives
As part of its mission to prevent deaths related to rollovers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently announced the approval of the regulation that aims to increase safety standards through compeling automakers to install better side airbags, particularly for vehicles 10,000 pounds or less. The first phase
Chevrolet Rolling Out the Volt by End of 2011
Today Chevrolet has confirmed that the Volt will be available nationwide by end of 2011. Read full press release blow. Chevrolet Volt Rollout Speeds Up: Available Nationwide By End of 2011 2011-01-27 – DETROIT – Chevrolet is stepping up the national rollout of the Volt to match customer interest. “We’re
10 Tips for Stretching Your Fuel Mileage
In this day and age, the price of fuel has surely gone up, and it is probably safe to say that this trend will continue in the coming years. Considering the rising prices of almost every other commodity, it is very important to know how to save and manage our budgets. If
Things to Know About the Flywheel
In its simplest sense, a flywheel is any rotating disk that is installed to collect and supply energy to any system by storing this energy in the form of rotational kinetic energy. A rotating flywheel responds to any momentum that tends to change the direction of its rotation axis by
Volvo Set to Unveil V60 Plug-in at Geneva
Today Volvo has announced it will unveil the PHEV V60 in Geneva in March before releasing it for sale in 2012. With a full charge the PHEV V60 will offer 50km (31 miles) on electricity alone which is about the same as the Chevy Volt. This is possible by the
Volkswagen’s 313MPG XL1 Concept Plug-in Diesel Hybrid
Volkswagen has just announced the 313MPG XL1 Concept Plug-in Diesel Hybrid. Although we are sure there is some questionable math what gives the XL1 the 313MPG fuel efficiency, driving could become much more efficient. While producing only 24g of CO2 per kilometer traveled, Volkswagen focused on making this concept car
GM CEO Reveals New Customer-Focused Strategy
In the last two decades or more, the senior managers at General Motors Co. have had their focus on making products that fit the production capabilities of their plants, rather than highlighting the needs and wants of their customers. Then came the heavy debt load and ballooning costs of health
Taking Care of Your Car Filters
All good drivers should know the importance of the filter parts in cars. Keeping them clean and in good condition is essential for the car to function properly. It is just like wearing masks when you don’t want to be contaminated by harmful dust or other substances. In other words,
Tips and Terms for Smart Auto Parts Shopping
Ever wondered or been confused about codes and acronyms when checking out auto parts online? It can be difficult to find the best part if you do not fully understand what the terms mean. Also, there are some misconceptions about some types of parts that may lead you buying the
Silver Tesla Model S Alpha Video (Yes it is that quiet)
Tesla just released a video of their Model S Alpha. Although not the first video of the car running, it gives us the best taste so far of that the car has to offer. And yes, it is that quiet. Scroll down for the video. Model S Alpha Hits the