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Posted by in Auto News, Car Parts on 11 8th, 2011 | Comments Off
Gorgeous Booth Babes: 2011 SEMA Show – Photo Gallery
Gorgeous Booth Babes: 2011 SEMA Show – Photo Gallery
I know this is what you guys have been waiting for. Every year, at the beginning of November, there is a plethora of…ahem…extremely attractive young women adorning the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center for the biggest aftermarket car show in the world – SEMA –...
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Posted by in Auto News, Car Parts on 11 8th, 2011 | Comments Off
Gorgeous Booth Babes: 2011 SEMA Show – Photo Gallery
Gorgeous Booth Babes: 2011 SEMA Show – Photo Gallery
I know this is what you guys have been waiting for. Every year, at the beginning of November, there is a plethora of…ahem…extremely attractive young women adorning the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center for the biggest aftermarket car show in the world – SEMA –...
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Posted by Horisly in Auto News, Car Parts, general, GM on 11 7th, 2011 | Comments Off
Looking beyond lithium-ion, what’s next for EV batteries?
Lithium-ion batteries are considered the silver bullet to making electric cars possible. But what kind of lithium-ion batteries? Battery and automakers all tout their own proprietary varieties as superior. So which ones are best? We interviewed Seth Fletcher , an editor with Popular Science magazine,...
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Posted by admin in Car Parts on 11 7th, 2011 | Comments Off
Best site to purchase car parts
Do you want to buy car accessories online? Then visit the site http://www.ppcgb.com/ which is best at offering various car parts for the customers. It is a prestige performance center which sells car spares and also does servicing and repairs the cars. Their sales staff and mechanics are experts dedicated...
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Posted by Horisly in Auto News, Car Parts on 10 4th, 2011 | Comments Off
California passes new law to stop air bag repair scams
Over the weekend, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law supported by Consumers Union to protect consumers from dealerships and repair shops installing fraudulent air bags. This new crime in the state will carry a fine of $5,000 and/or one year in prison. There have been a number of cases...
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Posted by Dahcredyns in Auto Blog, Auto News, Car Parts on 09 6th, 2011 | Comments Off
Prime Cuts: Them’s the Brakes. We Cut Up a ZR1 Brake Caliper
Prime Cuts: Them’s the Brakes. In a new feature, we cut stuff in two to explain how it works. And because it’s fun. First up, a ZR1 caliper. Have you considered cutting apart your car to unlock the mysteries hidden within? No? Well, we have. Over the next few months, we’ll be dissecting car parts...
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Posted by Maria Palma in Audi, Auto News, Car Parts on 06 29th, 2011 | Comments Off
Peace In Our Time, Or At Least Peace In Our Kitchens
Peace In Our Time, Or At Least Peace In Our Kitchens
So there I am, helping my friend Carl sort out Vanagon parts in his home-based shop. Carl is usually into things like Riviera Grand Sports and modified Audi S6′s, but Carl is also into camping. Which means he’s been pouring huge amounts of cash into rebuilding a Volkswagen Vanagon Westphalia....
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Posted by Maria Palma in Auto News, Car Parts, Car Shopping, Dodge, general, GM, Honda on 06 15th, 2011 | Comments Off
How much of your car is made in America
With the July 4th holiday right around the corner, consumers are reminded about supporting our economy and buying American-made products. While many products we use are clearly labeled with the country of origin, for vehicles, that’s not always clear cut. So what constitutes an American vehicle?...
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Posted by Horisly in BMW, Car Parts, general, Object on 06 1st, 2011 | Comments Off
Column: Braking Systems And You
Column: Braking Systems And You
A brief introduction to brakes and the reasons for their evolution with some advice thrown in for good measure. Ever stop to think about your brakes? Most people don’t think too much of them until they start squeaking, shaking or worse, give out all-together. I don’t have to be a mechanical engineer...
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Posted by admin in BMW, Car Parts, general on 05 9th, 2011 | Comments Off
BMW UK opens shop on eBay
BMW UK opens shop on eBay
BMW UK makes their way into e-commerce. According to econsultancy.com , BMW has  opened a store on eBay selling car parts and accessories. This move makes BMW the first car maker to sell directly through the site, and allows it to take advantage of the sizeable market for motor spares on the site....
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Posted by Maria Palma in Auto News, Car Parts on 04 22nd, 2011 | Comments Off
Toyota’s production will be slow until 2012
Toyota Motor Company won’t fully shake off the effects of the March 11 natural disaster for quite some time, warned the president of the Japanese automaker. In a press conference yesterday, Toyota President Akio Toyoda told reporters that it could take up to six months for the company to return...
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Posted by Maria Palma in Auto News, Car Buying Advice, Car Parts, Car Shopping, general, GM on 04 22nd, 2011 | Comments Off
New car prices: GM and others are raising the roof
If you’re shopping for a new car, be prepared to shell out more dough. General Motors recently announced that effective May 2, the price of most new GM vehicles will go up by 0.4 percent—an average $123—due to the higher cost in oil and metals. The move follows recent price hikes by...
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Posted by admin in Car Parts on 04 13th, 2011 | Comments Off
Advantages of the Custom Brake Rotors
Choosing the right brake for a vehicle is thought to be one of the toughest jobs around.  The fact of the matter is that if one has the knowledge in choosing a brake rotor, the task may not really prove as difficult. Wherever one has to apply the brake rotors, one should know the difference and the...
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Posted by Maria Palma in Auto News, Car Parts, Honda on 04 1st, 2011 | Comments Off
Lexus, Scion, Toyota prices going up in wake of tsunami
In the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that recently hit the Japanese coast, coupled with a rising yen, Toyota has announced that prices are going up on most 2011 Lexus, Scion, and Toyota models. With some parts in short supply, shoppers can expect to pay an average of about 1.7 percent...
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Posted by Admin in Auto Blog, Auto News, Car Parts on 03 13th, 2011 | Comments Off
Production suspended at Japanese car plants in wake of quake
Filed under: Toyota , Earnings/Financials , Plants/Manufacturing , Nissan , Events , News Japanese car maker Toyota has led the suspension of all auto production at its domestic factories because of difficulties securing car parts following the devastating earthquake and tsunami on Friday. A report...
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