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Guide for acceptable gas consumption in diesel engines
In this era of fuel-efficient and hybrid vehicles, one thing is certain; all drivers, if given a choice, would love to save every penny they can on gas consumption. It’s always helpful to be aware of gas-mileage stretching tips, but are you aware if your diesel engine is running at
5 Tips to Help You Become a D-I-Y Auto Mechanic
Whether you want to perform a do-it-yourself (DIY) repair on your car by yourself for the savings, or because you want to be the only one to touch your precious vehicle, or you simply want to be prepared for any unwanted incidents, it is a must to have the necessary
Top 5 Dealer Scams You Must Watch Out For
Buying a new car? Or maybe you need a part replaced. Most people, especially before the advent of internet, would go directly to their neighborhood car dealership to get this deed done. Most of them, however, go home with or without realizing that they have just been ripped off. These
Top 10 Car Brands in the US, Europe and China
The recent Detroit International Auto Show set the stage for which trends would rule the North American market, or possibly even a wider market. But did you know that the list of Top 10 best-selling cars in the US, Europe and China are quite different from each other? With automotive
Tire Wear Troubleshooting Tips
Dealing with tire wear problems can bring you much frustration, and cost you a lot of money. There are various reasons and conditions that result in a gap between your expectations and your tire’s actual performance. While the basic mechanisms of tire wear have not been drastically altered since a
How to Save Money While Keeping Your Car Value High
Whether it’s your first car, or your fifth, I’m sure you want to take good care of it, either to keep it running longer, or have a better resale value. Let’s face it: the current state of the economy is not presenting a good picture, and with this in mind,
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
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
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,