The New Mercedes Bens E320 CDI Now the World's Most Successful
on 2012-01-27
Equipped with the latest innovative diesel technology, the E320
CDI has 201 hp and 369 lb-ft. of torque, enough to propel the
car to 100 km/h on the test track in just 7.0 seconds. Good
performance, low exhaust emissions, great fuel economy and low
noise levels this latest generation of electronically injected
CDI engines is changing consumers' dated perceptions about
diesel engines.
Like all diesels, the E320 CDI gets great fuel mileage and has
increased cruising range over a comparable ...More…
Hydrogen Increased Gas Engines
on 2012-01-26
With the ever increasing cost of gasoline prices, auto makers are having to work overtime to costeffictively improve the fuel economy, while stillmeeting the strict emission requirements of todaywith gasoline engines.One ideal and promising way to boost the fuel economy of gas engines is to add hydrogen to thefuel/air mixture in the engine. Since hydrogenisn't available at the local gas station, selling a hydrogen boosted gas engine wasn't on the listof engines - until now.Lack of emissionA ...More…
2005 Honda Insight
on 2012-01-25
Since it was introduced back in 2002, Honda Insight's 1.0-liter
three-cylinder gasoline engine and Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)
motor-generator have been modified, and the CVT model's final
drive ratio is considerably lower, at 5.69:1 compared to 3.21
for the manual, to take advantage of the CVT's wider-spread
"gear'' ratios.
Powered by Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA') system that
pairs a 3-cylinder VTEC'-E engine with an electric motor, the
Insight comes fully loaded with dual front ...More…
The Best Hybrid For Saving Gas
on 2012-01-24
The demand and availability for hybrid cars has been growing steadily over the years because of the increasing concerns of motorists regarding the price increases of gas. Major automobile manufacturers have come up with their respective versions of hybrid vehicles, and consumers have lots of considerations when purchasing these cars. Of course, price ranks among the most important of those concerns. To help them decide on which cars to choose, here is a list of some of the best hybrid cars ...More…
Advice on Repo Auctions
on 2012-01-23
Repo-car means repossessed car, which is repossessed by the lender due to default or the non-payment of credit or other essentials. Repo- cars dealers offer you a second hand car at low prices but that doesn't mean that they are not offering a better deal. It is seen that people get branded new cars or trucks at a huge discount level. You can information regarding banks' or other government repo-car auction by searching them in the internet, newspaper, television or etc. (according to the ...More…
Save Money with a Biodiesel Kit
on 2012-01-22
With the rising gas prices of today many people have begun to look for an alternative way to put fuel in their cars. A biodiesel kit fits the bill for many people who have started making this oil saving fuel in their own backyards. And why not make your own fuel, the hit to wallets and bank accounts with high gasoline prices makes finding alternative fuel sources imperative these days, particularly with the price of gas and oil in the news on a daily basis. A biodiesel kit is a great way to ...More…
The All-New 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid and Parts, the first Hybrid
on 2012-01-21
After Toyota's introduction of the Prius, the first hybrid
vehicle, in 1997 which was followed by the debut of Honda
Insight two years later in America, General Motors adopted the
Hybrid technology to their vehicle with the 2005 Ford Escape
Hybrid. The introduction the Escape Hybrid is the first entry of
any American vehicle in the market. As to Ford's pioneering
model, the Escape is produced on a limited number. 2004 brought
only 3000-4000 units of Ford Escape which began its production
in ...More…
What is the Reason Used Car Prices Are So High?
on 2012-01-20
If you have looked at the prices of used cars lately, you know they are extremely high. So, why are the prices of used cars so high? There are many reasons, but they all come down to the fact that the demand for used cars is up and the supply of them is down. The demand for used cars is up because a lot people who normally buy new cars are now buying used cars because they are afraid to take on too much debt.
The supply of used cars in the market is very low for many reasons. One of those ...More…
The Difference Between Low Mileage And High Mileage Used Engines
on 2012-01-19
When pondering the difference between low mileage and high mileage used engines, the term night and day may come to mind. If all other factors are equal, obviously, a low mileage engine would be preferable. All miles that are logged on used engines are not the same. Mileage that has been accumulated by a little old lady that only drove to church on Sunday are certainly not the same as those put on by a wild-eyed, heavy-footed teenager on Saturday night. Engines that have been used for towing or ...More…
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid and Ford Performance Parts
on 2012-01-18
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid uses both gasoline engine and
electric motor, which gives a 50% increase in driving efficiency
with a much lower emission. All this is achieved by the use of 6
powertrain components, which work in perfect unison. Ford motor
has 40 patents in hybrid engine technology and 70 pending.
"The greatest appeal of the Mercury Mariner Hybrid is that it
satisfies both your environmental conscience and sense of style.
Mariner Hybrid retains the clean, tailored appearance of ...More…