It is widely known by many car historians that the 1970s was not a good period for the automobile industry, particularly in the United States. There are many reasons why the car manufacturing industry in the US was failing throughout the 70s, one of which being the 1973 oil crisis, wherein not … Read more
From the very first automobile, Benz Patent Motor Car, manufactured by a German inventor Karl Benz back in the 1880s, to the latest cars we see today, it is quite hard to pick only ten greatest cars. However, the best thing about classic cars is that they are very different from today’s … Read more
When purchasing a vehicle, it involves finding one that has everything you want and need, including even the simplest of features. It does not matter whether you are buying a brand new or pre-owned car because there are really lots of decisions to make during the vehicle buying process. One of those … Read more
Volvo is a Swedish luxury car manufacturer that is also a subsidiary of the Chinese automotive company named Geely. Volvo is known for manufacturing station wagons, sports utility vehicles, compact executive sedans, and sends. Volvo Group was established in 1927 and back then, it was a subsidiary of the ball bearing producer, … Read more
Formula racing is one of the most popular professional forms of car racing. It is open-wheeled, single-seater motorsport. The vehicles used in formula racing are custom-designed and built and the races are held in circuit tracks which are made especially for formula racing. Some of the well-known formula racing categories are Formula … Read more
Most of the cars we have today have gasoline powered engines. A gasoline engine is an internal-combustion engine which generates power by burning a liquid fuel or gasoline or a gasoline mixture like ethanol with the ignition that is initiated by an electric spark. The gasoline engine has different types which depend … Read more
You might assume a new car would have zero mileage, yet in practice this is rarely the case – leading to the question, how many miles are acceptable on a vehicle you’re buying new from the dealership? A smart car buyer finds out the odometer reading on an offered vehicle during the … Read more
Airbags are one of the things you need, but hope to never use. Of course, no one with the right mind would like their car to crash for the airbags to blow up. But still it gives us the feeling of safety and protection while driving – thanks to their inventors. Here’s … Read more
The brake is what makes it possible for humans to control a motor vehicle for a safer riding condition. For over a century, braking systems have evolved into a more complex device to adapt to different road conditions. They are a key part of the amazing technology that makes up the automobile. … Read more
Right after World War II, muscle cars were introduced to the American public to meet the demands for speed and power. Most cars were modeled after customized and fast cars used by the bootleggers during Prohibition. It wasn’t until the mid-1950s that muscle cars officially came into their own and rose to … Read more
The 1980s is best described as a period of excess and outrageousness. Not surprisingly, many cars of the 1980s had crazy outlines and distinctly cutting-edge and even weird features, although there were also the more familiar box-type sedans. While some automobiles during the 80s became immortalized in movies and on TV series, … Read more
The 1950s can be considered as the golden age in many terms like music, fashion, and… cars! This decade was definitely the peak of the automotive industry, and these hot rods certainly made their mark during their time… and beyond. Check out these best budget component speakers for the AM radio of … Read more
Racing has been one of the most exciting forms of sports competition the human race has ever created. In the case of automotive racing, there are various types that attract unique groups of enthusiasts. Here are the different types of auto racing: 1. Formula racing Formula racing is probably the most famous … Read more
Behind major car manufacturers such as Ford, BMW, Chrysler, General Motors and Toyota, there are smaller manufacturers that design and build innovative cars that may one day become big hits in the modern automotive industry. The automotive industry is crowded with many brands. But of course, the contribution of smaller automakers in … Read more
General Motors, the most successful and one of the biggest car manufacturer company of the United States, commonly abbreviated as GM has a long history that begins in 1908 and is still in process. This company also designs and distributes vehicle parts and sells financial service. There is no American who … Read more