Suzuki Motorcycles - From Fine Loom Manufacturers to Major Motorcycle Company
November 21, 2007
Started in a small warehouse by Michio Suzuki back in 1909, Suzuki aimed at making better looms for the Japanese silk industry. It was only thirty years after its existence that the company started thinking of diversifying into cars, motorcycles and related machinery. In fact, it was only after the collapse of the cotton market in 1951, that Suzuki seriously got into the motorcycle and car industry.
One of the first two-wheeled innovations by Suzuki was a motorized bicycle called the “Power Free”. This bicycle was so ingeniously designed that the government of Japan gave Suzuki a subsidy in order to continue their research in motorcycle and car innovation. As time progressed, the company started to build better and better motorcycles. And by 1962, Suzuki Motorcycles had won their first 50cc Grand Prix World Championship.
By the late 60s, the company had become known and respected in the American and European motorbike world. One of their best-selling machines during this time period was the Suzuki X-6 Hustler, which was the fastest Japanese 250cc for that time.
Your Auto Insurance Company For Extra Money?
November 21, 2007
Your Auto Insurance Company For Extra Money?
by: Joe Folger
Most people, once they have an auto insurance company,
simply just let their current policy renew and renew without
checking to see if maybe they can get a better deal
somewhere else. If that describes you, maybe you would look
into exploring your options if you knew how and painless it
really is. This article will show you just how easy the
process is.
Shopping for a new auto insurance company
The easiest and quickest and as a result the most painless
way to shop for auto insurance is to go on the internet.
Many companies can give you quotes 24/7 on their websites.
You can also get contact information for a particular auto
insurance company on their site and call them up on the
telephone. When considering switching companies, the first
thing to do is to get comparison rate quotes from several
companies.
You do want to be very truthful about all your information
so that you can get accurate quotes. The company will find
Ford Expedition: The Ultimate Driving Experience
November 20, 2007
Ford Expedition: The Ultimate Driving Experience
by: Tracy Dawson
Making its public debut in 1997, the Ford Expedition was introduced to the automobile world as a full size sport utility vehicle that was crafted by the Ford Motor Company. It had its last redesign in 2003. It takes up the niche between the smaller Ford Explorer, and the halted Ford Excursion. The Ford Expedition offers a seating capacity of a maximum of nine passengers. It is also considered to be similar to the Lincoln Navigator. The Ford Expedition has become a popular vehicle because it cleanly reflects consumers’ demand for a vehicle that has a family-friendly interior, lots of cargo space, and has a high towing capacity.
Exploring the Explorer
November 19, 2007
Exploring the Explorer
by: Jay Stevens
Released in 1990 and is continually being manufactured at present, the Ford Explorer is a midsize sport utility vehicle that is crafted by the Ford Motor Company. Since its introduction, the Ford Explorer has never failed to be the best-selling midsize SUV in the United States. Also, its claim to fame is that it is one of the vehicles that is instrumental in turning the SUV from a special-interest vehicle to become one of the most popular vehicle types out on the road. The Ford Motor Company is certainly proud of this vehicle because amongst many vehicles in its segment, the Ford Explorer was one of the nominees for the North American Truck of the Year Award for 2006.
This vehicle was released in March 1990 as a 1991 model, and it replaced the Bronco II. The make of this vehicle was based on the Ford Ranger compact pick up truck and it held a 4.0 liter 155 horsepower V6 engine that held a 4-speed automatic transmission. The Ford Explorer was made available in four trim levels and this included the base XL, the XLT, the Sport which was a two-door version, and the upscale Eddie Bauer. This vehicle offered automatic headlights, fog lamps, an automatic transmission as standard equipment, an auto-dimming rear view mirror, a center roof console with compass and outside thermometer, special wheels, and a special grille. Come 2001, the Ford Motor Company then introduced the Explorer Sport Trac which was mainly a small pick up bed behind the four normal SUV doors.
Still Running Wild
November 18, 2007
Still Running Wild
by: Sarah McBride
Its name means a small yet hardy wild horse that could most probably be a descendant of the Arabian horses. And for many years since its introduction, this vehicle has lived up to its name and charged through the automobile world and has been the top selling sports car for nineteen years straight as well as holding the best selling convertible of America spot. It would be quite surprising if most people would not know what this vehicle is. Certainly, this vehicle is the Ford Mustang, who has made its first entrance to the public back in the year 1964. And even if it has stayed that long in the market, it still is one of the most popular sports cars the globe over.
A Luxurious Drive
November 17, 2007
A Luxurious Drive
by: Pamela Hewitt
The 2006 Lincoln LS is only available in one trim only, and that is the V8 Sport. It is crafted under the Lincoln brand as a luxury sports sedan with four doors, and can accommodate a passenger capacity of five people maximum. It is equipped with the standard 3.9 liter V8 engine with 280 horsepower and this can achieve 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg while driving on the highway. Also standard is a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. This vehicle is a freshened version for this year.
During its first production, this was introduced as a midsize, rear wheel drive luxury car at entry-level. It has the Ford DEW98 platform that is also used by the Jaguar S-Type and the Ford Thunderbird. Its main competitors in the market include the BMW 3 series, the Lexus ES, the Mercedes Benz C-Class, the Acura TL, and the Cadillac CTS. This vehicle was first introduced in the early part of 1999 and this was the first Lincoln vehicle that offered a manual transmission. It was a definite attractive alternative to European and Japanese sports sedans. However, come 2006, the Lincoln LS model for this year had been moved from the entry-level luxury segment to the bottom of the mid-level luxury segment, thus having a change in competitors. This time, it had the Mercedes Benz E-class, the Cadillac STS, the BMW 5-Series, and the Lexus GS as its main competitors.
The Night Vehicle
November 16, 2007
The Night Vehicle
by: Terry Brown
It is the world’s oldest automobile manufacturer and primarily competes with the BMW, the Cadillac, the Jaguar, the Audi, the Volvo, the Lexus, the Acura, the Infiniti, and the Lincoln. The Mercedes Benz is a German brand of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks which is under the umbrella of the DaimlerChrysler company. This automobile manufacturer started out its humble beginnings back to the 1880s. It happened around when Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz invented the internal combustion engine-powered automobile.
There are many sorts of trivia and facts that revolve around this automobile company. One of these is that the company claims that all of the wood used in its modern automobiles is raised on tree farms although this has not yet been confirmed. Also, Michael McClure’s song had its title using the company’s name. This song was supposed to be a gentle satire on materialism however the company used this to promote and advertise their vehicles. The Mercedes Benz was the most popular brand name that was mentioned in the Billboard Top 20 songs in 2003.
Car Insurance: Types of Insurance You Need to Understand
November 16, 2007
Car Insurance: Types of Insurance You Need to Understand
by: Sara Chambers
America has become a culture of cars, SUV’s, minivans and sports coupes. With all this traveling in and out, back and forth around the maze that is the United States infrastructure, its easy to understand why auto insurance is required in order to own an operate a car. For car buyers, an effort needs to be made on the part of insurance companies to provide information on the different types of auto insurance available. These include bodily injury and liability, collision, comprehensive, full glace, liability, medical coverage, personal injury protection, and underinsured or uninsured motorist.
Liability insurance coverage is imperative to have as a driver. This insurance covers any injuries or damages to property that may occur during an accident. Two types of liability include bodily injury liability insurance and property damage liability insurance.
Medical insurance is different in that it focuses on the driver and passengers of the car. This will cover any medical treatment for the driver and the passengers. In addition, the medical insurance may or may not offer disability insurance and pain and suffering compensation.
The Off-Road Choice
November 15, 2007
The Off-Road Choice
by: Carol Mitchel
A compact crossover SUV from Land Rover, the Land Rover Freelander had its humble beginnings in the year of 1998 when it was officially introduced to the automotive world. This vehicle was designed so as to compete with the Jeep Liberty, the Toyota RAV4, and other similar vehicles. When this vehicle came to North America, it served as a pioneer for the premium compact SUV segment. This vehicle is powered by a V6 engine. The Land Rover Freelander is a vehicle that has been designed for moderately rugged roads however its abilities do not include serious inclines and broken terrain.
This vehicle has been made available in three body styles that comprise of the Station Wagon sporting five doors, the Hardback that has three doors, and the Softback containing three doors as well. It is a multi-functional vehicle so much so that it could not only be used for moderate off roading but also could be utilized for town driving as well.
When What You See Is What You Get
November 14, 2007
When What You See Is What You Get
by: Michelle Crimson
Produced under the Jaguar name, the Jaguar XJ is crafted as a saloon or sedan and was first launched in September of 1968. Trivia has it that this saloon is the last of its kind to still contain Sir William Lyons’, the found of the Jaguar company, input and detail. The XJ designation was given from the car’s code name during its development which actually stood for Experimental Jaguar. Lyons’ himself had advertised this vehicle which he fondly referred to as “the finest Jaguar ever”. That time, it held a 5.3 liter V12 engine.
The present 2006 Jaguar XJ series has been constructed to sport four doors and can take in a maximum of five passengers. It is considered to be under the luxury sedan or luxury sports sedan category. It has also been made available in six trims that ranges from the XJ8 up to the Super V8 Portfolio. This series has been freshened for 2006. The XJ8 is equipped with a standard 4.2 liter V8 engine that could produce 300 horsepower and could achieve 18 mpg in the city and 27 in highway driving. The Super V8 Portfolio, meanwhile, features a standard 4.2 liter V8 engine with 400 horsepower that can speed up to 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
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