Ford Model T Automobiles
Ford Model T Automobiles by: Lawrence Bell The Model T Ford, which first appeared in the fall of 1908, went on the revolutionize transportation more than any other single invention. Henry Ford had founded The Ford Motor Company in 1903, and the Model T Ford was not his first car on the road. But during
Chevrolet’s “Stovebolt Six” – Automotive History
Chevrolet’s “Stovebolt Six” – Automotive History by: Pat Munro The term “Stovebolt” refers to a variety of in-line 6 cylinder engines used in Chevrolet from the 1930s straight through to the early 60s. The story of the Stovebolt Six is a classic story in the history of American motor cars. The Stovebolt goes back to
The History of Lotus
The History of Lotus by: Susan Roberts Lotus cars are among the sports car brands that originated in the United Kingdom. Lotus was first established in the 1950s, when Colin Chapman, a graduate of University College, London, built his first car. Colin Chapmen built his car in a shed which was really the bottle store
The Lotus Elise
The Lotus Elise by: Susan Roberts There is nothing better than driving a Lotus Elise, on a sunny morning on a deserted, twisty road, you will approach motoring nirvana. Lotus has cleverly matched the punchier engine with a close-ratio gearbox as standard. Lotus Elise comes standard with air-conditioning, antilock brakes and a CD audio system.
Mini Cars
Mini Cars by: Chris Tyrrell It was back in the late 1950s when the very first Mini car first rolled off of the assembly line in England. Fuel rationing had begun in England and that was the impetus for the creating of this unique and at that time, one of a kind vehicle that was
BMW Cars
BMW Cars by: Chris Tyrrell The BMW or (Bavarian Motor Works) car first made it’s debut in the year 1916, when the first vehicle as rolled off the assembly line. Of course it would be many decades until this line of luxury and high performance vehicles would take it’s rightful place as possibly the most
Performance Header – What’s That?
Performance Header – What’s That? by: Louie Liu When you lift the hood of your car you see a lot of components. All at the same time. Unless you are into automobiles this complex visual will deter you from attempting to understand much about what lies under the hood. Usually you limit yourself to understanding
How To Stop Your Car From Rolling Excessively In Corners
How To Stop Your Car From Rolling Excessively In Corners by: Dirk Gibson Does your car corner like a boat? You know. That feeling you get where everybody leans away from the turn as one side of the car dips and the other rises? The problem is you either have no sway bar or a
Understanding The Steering Linkage On Your Car
Understanding The Steering Linkage On Your Car by: Dirk Gibson Your car would be mighty useless if you couldn’t select the direction you wanted to go. Steering seems like a basic concept, but many car owners are completely baffled when asked how the steering process actually works. The answer is found in the steering linkage.
Lowering Springs – What’s That?
Lowering Springs – What’s That? by: Louie Liu You take your car out for a drive and enjoy the experience of driving it. You may wonder what more can be done to improve its performance. After all modern cars enjoy the benefits of more than a hundred years of research. They are made by large
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