The automotive industry does not include industries dedicated to the maintenance of automobiles following delivery to the end user, such as automobile repair shops.' (Wikipedia). For Generations upon Generations humankind have been trying to come up with ways to make life easier. The automobile is true evidence of such. According to Lauren Cox livescience.com, Karl Benz was get the credit for inventing the ultimate automobile because his car was the first practical used gasoline-powered…
and read about it. Even if I would spend several hours reading about it through various media outlets. I would still feel conflicted by the fact that I don’t really understand it. As in automobile mechanics. I have spent thousands upon thousands of hours performing those tasks. I do understand the nature of automobile mechanics. Also, spending dozens of hours helping teenagers learning to drive provides me with enough experience to allow reasonable commentary on the subject. So with forewarning,…
Competition in the American Automotive Industry is not only stateside, but global as well. There are car manufacturers from all over the world like Germany, Japan, America, China, Australia, Canada, and France. There are 40+ countries that manufacture automobiles and each one of them are in direct competition with each other. “It is suggested that the globalization of the automotive industry, greatly accelerated during the last half of the 1990’s due to the construction of important overseas…
The appeal of the automobile throughout history is important, why is it that people are still attracted to classic cars even though that today’s modern cars are more efficient and better made? What is appealing about these classic cars? According to Newsday, “Classic cars touch not only the lives of the millions of collectors who have a genetic predisposition for “the sickness”; it also touches the lives of those who see classic cars as investments, art, nostalgia, and therapy.” (Linden) To…
Genferal 1 – environmental impacts from the use of automobiles has centered on emissions, climate change and fuel economy. 2 – About three-quarters of the average car can be recycled. 2 - Eighty to 90% of a vehicle’s environmental impact comes from fuel consumption and emissions that lead to air pollution and greenhouse gases. Brake Debris and Tire Particles 1. Substances raise toxicity levels in nearby soilds and in the case of timre particles, lead to the formation of black carbon. Cause…
Maintenance of recreational vehicles What is an RV? The word RV stands for “Recreational Vehicles”. This is a new, entirely different and a revolution in the generation of vehicles and automobiles. These are described as such vehicles that have all the features and facilities of home. They have quite a large living space, equipped with all the necessary items of home like kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, dining room, lounge equipped with all basic facilities like TV, light, fan, sofa or a desk,…
filter An air filter function is to filter the air coming inside the car, so as to keep the debris & dust away from clogging the engine. Air filter is a critical part which requires regular maintenance. Over time, these filters can get clogged with dirt and need to be replaced. Air filter replacement or maintenance largely depends upon the owner's driving habits, or the condition of the roads on which the car runs. Air filter is usually replaced once a…
Have you ever wondered how much automobiles really affect the environment? Or have you ever wondered if electric cars really are better for the environment? I have learned from this that global warming is a real issue. Not only from gas or diesel engines, but from electric cars also. Vehicles have always been a danger to the environment. Lately they are becoming more and more of a danger. If we continue to pollute the air, global warming will continue to increase. Riding with friends will help…
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY: 2ND STAGE AFTER BUYING A CAR BECOMES COMPETITION/CONSUMER FRIENDLY ABSTRACT To a consumer, buying a car is not a simple task. A great deal of thought, price-comparison, cross-brand research and several other factors go into buying a car; not to mention the high costs of buying and maintaining it. What happens when the costs of car-repair eventually outweigh the cost of buying a car? What happens when the consumer has no option but to pay the high-costs of repair, because…
Selling the Maverick was Simple Ford used an ingenious campaign showcasing how simple the Maverick was to own. In return for the small investment you received an automobile easy to maintain and simple to repair. This had major appeal with mechanically inclined customers on a tight budget. You could actually perform regular maintenance in your driveway. Sales flyers also pointed out how simple driving the car is and even easier to park. This highlighted a major fault with the German engineered…