old American car modified with a heftier engine and increased aerodynamics to achieve a high linear speed. No one really knows the origin of the term “hot rod”, but it could be linked to the late 1930s in Southern California. 1930s On the dry lakebeds of Los Angeles, large bouts of dust and debris can be seen flying through the air. As the dirt clears, speeding cars come into sight. This was the perfect place to take racing to another level when it came to fast cars. Modified cars such as…
Imagine a world where no one knows how to drive. Where the highway is filled with driverless cars. Imagine how many parents would forbid their children from even crossing a crosswalk in fear that a driverless car won’t be able to stop or swerve out of the way if their child doesn’t make it across in time. The technology we advanced to as humans may seem amazing; however, this technology is not trustworthy. These cars could be on the road in a few years due to advancements. Many articles have…
Speed is an important part of an MC's arsenal; though you don't need to rap as fast as Twista- who currently holds the world record for fastest rap- you do need to learn how to rap fast to improve your versatility. Here are several exercises you can do to improve your rappping speed: Follow LL Cool J's Advice. One of the greatest rappers of all time, LL once recorded a track where he rapped the alphabet while saying "the" in between each letter. So it came out like "The A-The B-The C- The D,…
about painting your car. Instead, you might have always been satisfied with the factory paint job. However, there are times when it's a good idea to work with an auto body shop to have your vehicle painted. These are a few signs that this might be the case for your car. 1. You're Unhappy With Its Appearance Of course, your car's reliability is more important than its appearance. However, you probably want to be proud of how your vehicle looks. Some people think that once their car starts to…
When you are planning to buy a compact car it can be very difficult to choose. This is why it is important to know your information before making a big decision like buying a phone. But so far buying a car isn't something people really talk about and when it does come up there's no detail on how it is purchased. I have acknowledged that some compact cars, especially when used can have better mileage than another, and can also take more mileage without any problems for example a Dodge Charger can…
could decrease the number of deer related car accidents, which in Iowa, deer crashes are a huge problem. Did you know that there are nearly 1.5 million deer related car accidents that results in over 10,000 injuries and 250+ fatalities each year? My improved safety feature could improve reaction time when a deer is spotted so reduce the number of deer or animal related crashes. My safety feature is installing infrared sensors on the exterior of the car that would detect the heat of animal’s…
The Holy Trinity only consist of three brands of cars. Ferrari, Porsche, and McLaren. The reason why those brands are in the group is because of their technology, not because they are supercars.(“The Holy Trinity”) At the Illinois Institute, some of the students are considering hypercars or supercars as megacars. Design students have created future friendly hypercars as Ferrari adds green technology to its portfolio. (Jason Ford Reports) To the devotion to the brand. The Ferrari F1 or known as…
is a definite enhancement on a usual conventional four-wheel drive system. (Teslamotors.com, 2015) Every individual Model S is constructed to be lighter, smaller and more efficient to provide both faster acceleration and improve range, enabling the car to go incredibly fast and quick from “0 to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds” (Tech Insider, 2015). Another impressive attribute of the Model S is its adaptive Autopilot features that enables self-drive mode. The in-built Version 7.0 Tesla software (see…
of successful entreperneur, Elon Musk, it has quickly established itself in the electric-automotive industry having released three relatively successful car models thus far. It's car portfolio has strategically segmented the market as each car appeals to a different target market. They originally released the Tesla Roadster which is a sports car capable of high performances but comes at a high cost. The most current release is Model X which is modelled as a a "crossover SUV", which was…
Your vehicle is likely one of the most important parts of your daily life. Besides getting you to and from work, you want it to look good and be free of cosmetic problems that can get worse over time. That’s why the highly trained technicians at Mark’s Auto Body in Cincinnati, Ohio recommend bringing your vehicle in for auto body repair as soon as damage occurs. Some problems that can arise from larger body damage include lowered fuel economy, increased air resistance that makes the engine…