Motor Trend

In this “special report”, I want to pose a few important “philosophical questions” to my readers. Firstly — our Federal Reserve Chairman, Alan Greenspan, addressed the effects and implications of our aging population on things such as Social Security again in a speech [http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040828/ap_on_bi_ge/greenspan_32] that he made last Friday. Readers […]

It says that Oil is the life blood of an engine. While petrol and diesel are both by products, oil in its purest form functions as a lubricant. Just as blood gives life to your body, similarly the correct oil lubrication gives life to an engine. The basic function of […]

General Motors Corp. announced in late November 2005 that it will close 9 of its United States auto manufacturing plants as well as three assembly-related plants which includes one location in Canada. Ford Motor Co. followed suit in early December 2005 announcing it is considering the shutdown of up to […]

In Pennsylvania, when you buy motorcycle insurance, there are different things to consider than when buying regular auto coverage. The major difference is that for car insurance, Pennsylvania Law requires a minimum coverage of $5,000 in medical coverage benefits, also called “no-fault” or PIP coverage. With motorcycle insurance, though, Pennsylvania […]

Engine sludge formation. Here is how it gets in your motor. And a new, inexpensive way to remove sludge without the need to take your motor apart. When your car is about 4 years old and older. When your car’s odometer miles run pass 75,000 miles, sticky residues; leftovers from […]

Electric cars have been around for a very long time now but the idea of driving one has never really caught on with the public until recently. The difference between an electric car motor and a hybrid is that electric cars are powered exclusively by electricity. Unlike a hybrid that […]

A person cannot drive a car if he has no license. In the same manner, a car should not be driven if it’s not registered. And proof that a car has been registered with the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV), the car’s owner is issued a registration plate, also known […]

The freight industry has a unique lexicon, much of it rooted in a long transportation history. The vocabulary can be a bit overwhelming and confusing to a newcomer. We’ll explore some of the most often-used terms here: Abatement – A discount allowed for damage or overcharge Accessorial – Some service […]

The history of GM, the world’s largest automaker, saw its beginning in 1908. The company was founded by William Durant in the year 1902. The shrewd businessman that he was, Durant realized that the future lay with cars and not carriages. Initially, the company was founded as a holding company […]

It’s always frustrating when you’re still a teenager trying to find the cheapest deals on your car insurance. It doesn’t matter how a good a driver you think you are or how carefully you drive on the roads, your biggest sin is that you are a teenager and that’s it. […]