Sometimes you get lucky. Three Land Rover Range Rover Sport models have arrived in my drive this year and each one was more powerful than the preceding one. A supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine making 340 horsepower was followed by a supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine making 510 horsepower. All that was left was the top-end SVR (Special Vehicle Operations) model and that one appeared in my drive earlier this month. The SVR makes 550 horsepower and bangs out 502 horsepower. Yes, those numbers…
Point #2: Shifting to electric cars will also cause for more demand jobs to sell the electric cars. Example: According to the “Global EV Outlook 2016” in 2015 over 550000 hybrid and electric cars were sold worldwide. (International Energy Agency, 2016) Explanation: In order to efficiently market and sell the new brands and types of these new vehicles, car companies such as Tesla must hire more people. Point #3: Furthermore…
The World’s fair of 1964 in Flushing Meadows, New York, the Ford Mustang debuted and had the attention of buyers across America. On its first year alone Ford reportedly sold over 400,000 Mustang’s. This car was clearly a success, it exceeded the expectation of sales from the car. The Mustang got nicknames like the “pony car” and the Ford called it “working man’s Thunderbird”. It was one of the best selling cars during the time…
Many car owners like to upgrade their vehicles in order to improve their performance. Making cosmetic changes to a car can enhance its aesthetics, but it may also increase its value. If you wish to update your car, without spending too much money on it, consider making a fantastic first impression with chrome trim accessories. There are a number of advantages that come with chrome accessories. They are pretty simple to install and cheap to buy. The material is hard metal that is rust resistant…
On the off chance that you are an auto aficionado you will be intrigued to know how a cross breed auto functions. They are the most feasible answer discovered so far to the issue of high fuel costs. They essentially have two force sources. One is an inner ignition motor that smolders fuel with a specific end goal to control the vehicle. The other is a battery that could store electric energy to run an electric engine that could control the vehicles. The greatest point of interest with half…
The second-generation Chevy Cruze sedan is out. Beginning this fall, a hatchback variant will finally be offered in the US market. It almost seems like eons have passed since the Chevrolet Cobalt and the earlier Cavalier represented the bow tie brand’s compact offering. Since 2011 it has been all Cruze, a far superior model to any previous small Chevrolet car. The second-generation Cruze sedan is now in place and should help Chevrolet compete in a market dominated by the Toyota Corolla and…
The increase in taxes on gasoline generates a large debate across the United States. Supporters of an increase in the federal gasoline tax generally agree that a higher tax on gasoline would induce people to drive fewer miles and buy more energy-efficient cars. Consequently, the increase in this rate leads to lower air pollution, less congestion and safer roads. However, opponents of the increase in the federal gasoline tax point to the regressive nature of this tax. A 1989 study found that…
luxurious upgrade or, more often than not, an environmentally practical and friendly car, car dealerships seemingly see more traffic each year. When searching for that new car, many are caught between conventional gas powered vehicles and the ever growing hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). In today’s society, carbon footprints and CO2 emissions are often brought up when talking about being environment friendly, green house gases and all other sustainability discussions. Even more so now in…
Nissan Motors Ltd is Japan’s second largest automotive company. It is headquartered in Yokahama, Japan. Since 1999, it has been part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, a partnership between Nissan and French automaker, Renault. As of 2013, Renault holds a 43.3% voting stake in Nissan, while Nissan holds a 15% non-voting stake in Renault. Nissan Ltd has over 244,500 employees globally. The company sold almost 5.2 million vehicles and generated 10.5 trillion Yen (USD 105 billion) in fiscal 2013. In…
The hybrid offers a fuel saving option that combines an electric motor with a fuel driven motor. When you need new parts for your hybrid, you use genuine OEM Honda parts for an exact fit replacement part optimized to meet the factory standards. Cooling System Parts – If the water pump goes bad on your vehicle, the coolant…