Auto Reviews
2017 Audi R8 Specs, Performance and Price
2017 Audi R8 The 2017 Audi R8 has hit the roads with a bang winning the 2016 World Performance Car award and showing the world it has a mission to make every drive thrilling. Boasting the powerplant borrowed from the R8 LMS racecar, the all-new Audi R8 renders fabulous performance and agility thanks to the…
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Geely Rescues 1000 mph Bloodhound SSC Project
Bloodhound, the British 1,000 mph Land Speed Record (LSR) project, has been on hold since last year. However, the company did complete SSC (supersonic car) and tested it before they were financially drained. The good news is that Geely Auto, the Chinese car maker, has come for the rescue and would be assisting in modifying aerodynamics including the rear-wheel fairings, and the alterations to the rear suspension as well as providing cash and other project updates. Bloodhound will start the project from where they have left off and would attempt 800 mph land speed record in October 2017 in South Africa. If that goes Read More → -
Hyundai Releases Teaser Image of RN30 Concept Previewing i30 N Hatch
Hyundai RN30 Concept The new Hyundai RN30 concept will be previewed at the Paris Motor Show, the automaker confirms. They have already revealed a teaser image, which gives us a slight hint how this hot hatchback will look like. The Hyundai RN30 concept is based on the latest generation Hyundai i30, which was revealed a few days back ahead of its official debut at the Paris Motor Show. Hyundai had teased some concepts in the past including RM 16N and RM 15, but the RN30 stands apart from all of them. What we can deduce from the teaser image, the Hyundai RN30 concept boasts large fenders, bold wheel design and a s Read More → -
The Inventor of Power Steering
Power Steering The first automobiles weren’t terribly big and steering them was relatively easy with the large steering wheels of the day. When cars started to grow in size and weight, however, muscling the steering wheel around started to require some real strength. The car manufacturers knew this was a problem and many proposed “powered” steering solutions. Soon different manufacturers prototyped vacuum, mechanical, and electrical power-steering systems but none worked well enough to make it into production. One engineer, however, was convinced that hydraulic power steering was the answer and continued to work Read More → -
Flood Damaged Cars – don’t buy one
Flood Damaged Cars Whenever bad flooding occurs, there is usually a lot of property destroyed and this usually includes motor vehicles. Sometimes a lot of motor vehicles. Ever wonder what happens to all those flood damaged cars? Well, insurance companies typically reimburse the original owners for the damage and then the cars go to auction where used car dealers buy them for resale. As matter of fact, according to the Automotive News, as many as half of all vehicles damaged in floods are resold. The fact that the car was involved in a flood is supposed to be indicated on the title for full transparency. What water do Read More → -
Lexus Kinetic Seat Concept to Debut at 2016 Paris Motor Show
Lexus Kinetic Seat Concept As the world gears up for the 2016 Paris Motor Show, scheduled to begin Sep 29, the announcement of the Lexus Kinetic Seat Concept has definitely created a buzz. The innovative concept comprises orange and black driver seats made from synthetic spider silk and have aptly been nicknamed “Spider Seats”. The Lexus Kinetic Seat Concept mimics the movement of the human spine. The seat cushion and back rest have been designed to synchronize movement according to the weight of the occupant (among other factors). This kinetic movement stabilizes head movement due to normal vehicle motion, whi Read More →
- The Inventor of Power Steering September 22nd, 2016
- Flood Damaged Cars – don’t buy one September 20th, 2016
- The History of Leather Processing September 19th, 2016
- That New Car Smell September 19th, 2016
- Jamming Police Radar September 16th, 2016
- The History of Anti-lock Braking Systems September 14th, 2016
- Automotive Air Pollution September 12th, 2016
