The Ford Fusion As A World Car
The Ford Fusion as Ford’s premier mid-size sedan is evolving quite nicely. Built at Ford’s stamping and assembly plant in Hermosillo, Mexico, the Fusion is Ford’s Americas (north and south) model, while it also offers a verison of the Fusion in Europe for that market. Making its first appearance in showrooms in 2006, it’s been a steadily-improving success since then. Continue reading
What Is A Tune Up?
Tune ups are so important for the preventative maintenance of our vehicle. If you want to make sure that you are taking care of all the needs of your vehicle, a yearly tune up is as important as any other part of your maintenance routine. Continue reading
The Legacy Of NASCAR Pioneer Lee Petty
Though his fame would be eclipsed by his son Richard, Lee Petty was a very successful race car driver in his own right and a pioneer during the early days of the sport. His legacy includes not only his son, better known to NASCAR fans as “The King” Richard Petty and Petty Enterprises has fielded race teams for four generations. Continue reading
2009 Chevy Silverado – The King Of Trucks
You already know if you want the longest lasting most dependable full size truck, that you need to go to Chevrolet. However, with the 2009 Chevy Silverado the best just got better. Who wouldn’t want to drive Canada’s best truck? Continue reading
Understanding The New “Cash For Clunkers” Law
If you’re driving a gas guzzler and have been thinking about retiring it and upgrading to a later model, you may have your eyes on the “Cash For Clunkers” program. This new piece of legislation was drafted by the federal government in order to improve the environment. By encouraging motorists who drive older, fuel-inefficient vehicles, the government hopes to upgrade the cars, trucks, and SUVs on our nation’s roads. Continue reading
The Great Race
Never one to play safe, Soichiro Honda never set out to merely dominate the Japanese market. His goals were more global. “I knew that if I could succeed in the world market,” Soichiro Honda once said, “then automatically it would follow that we [would lead] in the Japanese market.” As early as 946, Soichiro Honda foresaw the need for affordable, fuel-efficient transportation. As a result, the first vehicle to roll off his assembly line was a 98 cc two-stroke motorcycle known as “The Dream.” Continue reading
The Basics of Car Detailing
At its basic level, car detailing makes a used vehicle look brand new. Yet there’s a lot more that goes into it than just making the car look better. Some people have actually made an art form out of the improvements they make. A good detailer can do many things and get much admiration for work improving the appearance and value of a car. Continue reading
A Review of the TomTom Brand of GPS Systems
GPS technology was still quite uncomplicated back in the day when global positioning was thought of as a major breakthrough. From there, its popularity soared and the primary consumer base was car owners who travel routinely and cover long distances. Nowadays you can notice GPS devices in different local retailers and shopping outlets because today with newer technology, GPS devices are now helping drivers in reaching their destinations swiftly and safely. TomTom GPS devices have further developed their lineup to become useful to both the everyday car owner and constant traveler. TomTom additionally went as far as designing several GPS unit lineups, each with a particular numerical series. Another great unit to consider is the Garmin Nuvi 780 GPS System. Continue reading
Auto Glass
The first step in getting cheap auto glass is deciding whether you need a repair or replacement, of which a replacement is going to cost more. The bigger the crack that you have on your windshield, the more likely it is that you’re going to need a replacement. Continue reading
Difference Between Shocks and Struts
Shocks and Struts are so much more important to our driving then just keeping it a smooth drive. I’ve recently found out how chocks and struts work and how to know when it’s time to get them fixed. Continue reading