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Jeep Gladiator Concept Car 2005
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Why concept cars? For obvious reasons - to get a visible, tangible look at a design before production so its feel can be evaluated, possible problems can be foreseen, and, for concept cars shown to the public, so reactions of non-gear heads can be judged.
In testing particular ideas concepts are best - for example, they could be a test bed for exterior and interior colors and .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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2006 Lexus RX 400h: Arrival of Toyota's High Performance Hybrid
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Hybrid Synergy Drive reveals another virtue: Performance. Public viewing of the 2006 Lexus RX400 in early 2005 reveals combined fuel efficiency in the range of the current EPA average rating for a four- cylinder compact sedan. The RX400h will be a SULEV rated vehicle which means driving from Los Angeles to New York and back nine times (54,000 miles) yet produce less- smog formi .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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The Hydrogen Age Has Begun For BMW
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BMW is presenting the H2R Hydrogen World Speed Record Car. This prototype impressively proved the potential of a hydrogen car with a combustion engine, achieving nine international records in one day. This clearly proves the BMW Group's long held belief that hydrogen can replace conventional fuel without having to forego the performance and dynamics of a modern premium auto .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Jeep Hurricane Concept Vehicle Unveiled
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An impressive Jeep Hurricane Concept vehicle stood behind the curtain at the Detroit 2005 NAIAS. Have you seen a vehicle that spins around in place like a top? Well, Chrysler's "turntable feature" let this Jeep to be one of a kind. It can take you anywhere, anytime.
The Hurricane can run on four, eight, twelve or sixteen cylinders, whatever the driver needs for the drivin .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Toyota Prius Making Waves for Hybrid Vehicles
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The concept vehicle a few years back is now making big news around the world. The Toyota Prius is currentle the cleanest family car on the planet today. Voted as the 2005 European Car of the Year, the Prius sets a new standard on hybrid cars.
The car was chosen as the winner from a list of seven finalists and beat the competition comprehensively. It gathered 406 points as com .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Volkswagen Touareg Achieves World Altitude Record
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BlueTooth technology is now available for almost all 2005 BMW models providing a new standard of convenience for in-car hands-free calling. This is BMW's second major in-car communication/entertainment initiative for the 2005 model year. Likewise, Sirius satellite radio as a factory-installed option can also be availed according to the carmaker.
With a compatible Bluetoot .....
Author: Jenny McLane
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Parents of Teen Drivers
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So, what does a parent think while sitting in the passenger seat and their teen is driving with a permit license? A “bump” in the parking lot with another car? Traffic tickets for moving violations? Insurance rates sky-rocketing?
If you visit search engines you can find several resources to assist you on this subject. Try searching on the phrase “parents with teen drivers”. A .....
Author: Melih Oztalaay
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)
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Drivers 16 years of age are at high risk for traffic accidents due to their immaturity and limited driving experience. A series of five research papers published in a September 2002 supplement of Injury Prevention addresses this risk among young drivers. The papers make a compelling case for graduated driver licensing (GDL), the system of laws and practices that gradually intro .....
Author: Melih Oztalaay
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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Pilot Ground Training
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All flight training begins on the ground. The worst place to learn a new skill is in an airplane. It can be very difficult to grasp new concepts in the air without reviewing them first on the ground. In the plane, training in the cockpit can have other environmental issues such as cold (or hot), noisy, and bumpy.
You want to get up in the air as soon as possible and as freque .....
Author: Stuart Simpson
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
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What’s new for the 2006 Corvette Z06?
First, the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has been redesigned for the 2006-year model. It has enhanced features, but in this article I want to tell you specifically about the Z06 features to this model.
The Z06 is, of course, the fastest vette ever built. It will have a 500 horsepower 427 cubic inch engine with lightweight components. What doe .....
Author: Stuart Simpson
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2005
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