VW Passat BlueMotion Diesel Sets Fuel Economy Record
A production 2010 VW Passat BlueMotion diesel recently drove 1,531 miles on a single 20.4 gallon tank of fuel.
What Are the Different Types of Hybrid Vehicles?
Most people have heard of hybrid vehicles, but are completely unaware that there are different types that use completely different technology. RideLust recently compiled The Complete Beginner's Guide To Hybrid Terminology, which explains the differences in detail. Roughly speaking, there are four...
Czech Police Discover: Women in Miniskirts Distract Drivers
When police in Czechoslovakia wanted to slow down speeding motorists, they came up with two solutions. The first was to install a series of traffic signals, which would have been expensive and time consuming. The lowest cost and easiest to implement measure was to deploy cardboard cutouts of...
What Vehicles Have the Most Loyal Buyers?
Every year, research company R.L. Polk compiles a list by segment of the car or truck with the most loyal buyers; in other words, when it comes time to replace an existing vehicle, these customers simply buy a newer model of what they already drive. Some results are expected, but others will...
General Motors to Come Out of Bankruptcy Today
After 40 days in bankruptcy, the beleaguered car company General Motors will emerge as a new firm later today. Once the world's largest and most profitable automibiles firm, GM has been facing financial troubles for the last few years and reported heavy losses each quarter. The slump in car sales...
China Overtakes US as World's Biggest Auto Market
China has officially overtaken the U.S. as the world's largest automobiles market for the first time. For the first six months of this year it reported sales of 6.1 million units which means an increase of 17.7% YOY. In June alone, the sales in Chinese auto market rose by 36.5% over the same period...
Cash for Clunkers Program Kicks Off Today
The US Federal Cash For Clunkers programs officially gets underway today. It will be interesting to see how this effects the economy will probably see a rise in new car purchases, and increased manufacturing as well as better gas mileage. Either way if your looking to trade out your car now looks...
Ferrari 458 to Replace the F430
According to the NYTimes Ferrari is set to replace the F430 with the 458 Italia. This new look two seater is gorgeous and in line with its more traditional sports coupe. Look for it to hit lots in the fall. Ferrari hopes this new model of luxury car gives it a neccesary boost in sales in the fall...
What Is a Cow Catcher?
A cow catcher is not a person but a device. It is a contraption attached to the train’s front side. The cow catcher’s function is to clear any obstacles that may litter the train track. The cow catcher was invented in 1838 by Charles Babbage, a British engineer. The cow catcher is still in use...
What Is an Air Filter?
An air filter is one of the most important components of a car. Many people don’t realize that a car must “breathe” in air and mix it into the fuel for it to run. As the air enters, the filter removes any dirt or foreign particles that could ruin the engine or lower the car’s general efficiency....
