If you’ve seen this movie, you know what a high-performance car looks like. Some of the cars in this movie are cars that many of us dream we could have. Some of these cars are Mitsubishi Evolution, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Nissan Skyline, Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, and more. All of these cars share one important thing,… Continue reading
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How smart are our smart cars?
The prodigal son of the auto industry DON’T LET YOUR PETITE LOOK confuse you with its excellent performance on modern roads – the “ForTwo” Microcity Coupe is just over 8 feet long, less than 5 feet wide and 5 feet tall. Weighing 818 kilograms and 3 feet shorter than a Mini Cooper, these Vikings have… Continue reading
History of Mercedes Benz: The 170S
The Mercedes 170 S (1949-1955) Today in 2012, very few people have an idea what a Mercedes 170 S. is. Most of them have never seen one. If asked, they might consider it part of the modern A-Class series and when faced with the fact that a 1.7L engine car with a top speed of… Continue reading
Smart electric cars: rational reasons and results when buying one
There are many reasons to buy any smart electric vehicle, electric hybrid or plug-in hybrid. Rising gasoline costs are probably the biggest and most pressing issue when considering an electric car purchase. The environment and the planet is another concern. Whatever the reason, buying any planet-friendly BEV, PHEV or eco-friendly car instead of that fossil… Continue reading
Toyota Highlander – An Overview of Performance and Functionality
Toyota Highlander is an impressive family car that offers everything a family car requires. From spacious interiors and convenient features to unmatched performance and impressive fuel economy; Toyota Highlander proves to be worth every penny invested. This vehicle has gained massive popularity for the level of reliability it offers and with a vehicle of such… Continue reading
ESC: Electronic Stability Control – The Essential Safety Component for Your Car
Driving safety took a leap in the mid-1990s when electronic stability control was introduced. Bosch, a German car supplier, first developed the system with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the BMW 7 Series. Electronic Stability Control, or ESC, is the use of speed sensors on each wheel and the ability to brake those individual wheels. ESC… Continue reading
Turbonegro: a mix of glam rock, punk and heavy metal
Originally calling themselves the Nazipenis, this band has so many influences listed that it’s hard to put them into a single genre category. If I had to, I suppose I would categorize Turbonegro as punk, but that wouldn’t do his style justice. Hailing from the heavy rock scene in Oslo, Norway, these 5 metal hunters… Continue reading
Importance of good tires on commercial trucks
When it comes to vehicles, buying tires is one of the most important parts. You need good quality trucks, whether you have a commercial truck or a regular family vehicle. But it is really important in the former, this can make a big difference in how the equipment works and therefore can save a lot… Continue reading
VSAT – Very Small Aperture Terminal
VSAT stands for Very Small Aperture Terminal, which in English means a two-way satellite internet antenna that is less than 3 meters in diameter. Any terrestrial satellite antenna larger than that is considered an earth station. VSATs come in all shapes and sizes, most are curved to focus reflected radio frequency (RF) into a narrower… Continue reading
Toyota supra
The Toyota Supra is a legendary sports car that has appeared in action movies like The Fast and the Furious, as well as racing video games like Gran Turismo. Toyota, the manufacturer of the Supra, produced the car between 1,970 and 2,200. Initially, the Supra was the Celica Supra, a larger derivative of the Toyota… Continue reading