Front wheel drive vehicles

Risky Behavior Do we take driving serious enough? We tend to veer our attention to other activities and not focus on what is going on in front of us. Not paying attention to what we are doing can be risky. In both “The Dangers of Texting While Driving” written by the Federal Communications Commission and “Multitasking, texting” by Journalist Resource, it explains that in 2012 there have been around 3,300 fatalities and between 387,000-400,000 people were injured in driver distraction…

Buying a used car is very risky but it doesn't have to be intimidating or too difficult. Often though, the excitement of acquiring your own vehicle will cloud your thoughts regarding the technical and mechanical requirements of a solid performing car. Most buyers will blindly focus on the style and features of the used car rather than on its overall condition. They often miss its mechanical, safety and cosmetic issues during visual inspection. It must be remembered to perform a thorough…

New Mexico Kia Dealerships report drivers are flocking to their lots to see the 2017 Kia Niro and it's easy to see why. This model combines a subcompact crossover and a hybrid powertrain into one amazing vehicle. The roomy interior is sure to be appreciated by all who take a ride in the vehicle, and the driver will love the elevated seating, which provides them with a better view of the road. The gas engine/electric motor combination provides 139 horsepower, and fuel economy comes in at 52 mpg…

Drivers who choose not to wear seatbelts are also the drivers who engage in risky behavior when behind the wheel (Higgins). By making seatbelt use mandatory, more of these drivers will start buckling up, which can lead to them making better choices about driving. Observational surveys have shown that seat belt use in fatal crashes is much lower(Higgins). This…

chunk of the American marketplace, this South Korean automaker decided to double its efforts, in releasing new vehicles that would offer years of service at a reasonable price. They have reaped these dividends, as their cars are highly rated by automotive publications, and their sales numbers have grown exponentially. You will not hear cackles of laughter when you mention Hyundai vehicles, and models such as their Elantra, have become…

designed to allow people to travel without the necessity to maneuver a vehicle. This form of transportation will be accessible for the youth and the elderly. There will no longer be a need for designated drivers, a concern for texting while driving, or the stress of other reckless drivers and road rage. Commuting between places can be a time to catch up on some rest with these new vehicles. Despite these benefits, autonomic vehicles still pose a threat because Autonomic automobiles should be…

I could see the truck but they could not. My body stiffened with clenched fists grasping the steering wheel, braving myself for the imminent catastrophe I was set out for. Abruptly, the passing car swerved uncontrollably, leading me to realize the driver noticed the truck a few yards ahead. Without more than a second to respond and to avoid the car from striking mine, I jolted the steering wheel to the right ramming into a deep roadside watercourse. Consequently, my right arm struck the middle…

The impact of the automobile in the 1920 's drove America into a frenzy of fresh opportunities. This new era can be credited in part to Henry Ford who mass produced the Model T, and made it an affordable, practical vehicle for any American with a need and want for mobility. The automobile revolutionized almost every part of life including the economy, and where Americans traveled and lived. However, these successes came at a cost. Pollution began to take its toll in major cities, crime rates…

and five-door hatchback configurations. The front-wheel drive Mazda3 is the best-selling Mazda model, introduced in 2004 and now in its third generation. 2014 to Present: Mazda Mazda3 Following a customary six-year model run for the first-generation Mazda3, the second-generation model had a relatively short four-year product run. That abbreviated run coincided with a major change instituted by Mazda — its SKYACTIV technologies, composed of lighter vehicle frames along with more efficient…

never thought it would be right again. It was December 12th and I was heading to pick my girlfriend up to go out to dinner with some friends. I had just finished my shift at work and traffic was awful. I finally made my way to where I was right in front of my girlfriend’s neighborhood when a 92 Thunderbird…