Why Buy A Hybrid Car?為什麼要購買一混合動力轎車?

June 28, 2008 2008年6月28日

Why Buy A Hybrid Car? 為什麼要購買一混合動力轎車?
by: Ron King羅恩國王

For anyone interested in saving money at the gas pump and helping the environment, the new hybrid cars are an excellent choice.有興趣的人士節省金錢在汽油和幫助的環境,新的混合動力汽車是一個很好的選擇。 Small and fuel-efficient, hybrids are now being made by more manufacturers than ever.小和燃料效率,雜交種,現正所作的更多的廠商比以往任何時候都。

Although hybrids cost more, and can be hard to find due to high demand, it still pays to choose a hybrid.雖然雜交種的成本,更可很難找到,由於高需求,它仍然自付選擇一種混合。 Consider the following reasons to buy a hybrid next time you are in the market for a new car.考慮以下理由購買一種混合下一次你是在市場上一個新的汽車。

Smaller, More Efficient Engines規模更小,更有效率的引擎

The hybrid’s fuel efficiency is increased by its small size and the use of lightweight materials.混合的燃料效率提高了它的體積小,使用輕質材料。 Periodic engine shut-off is another fuel saving feature of the hybrid.定期引擎關閉,是另一種節油的特點,雜交。 When it is stopped in traffic, the hybrid’s engine temporarily shuts off.當它停在交通,混合的引擎暫時切斷。 The engine restarts automatically when the car is put back in gear.發動機重新啟動時自動車放回在齒輪。

Hybrids are powered by the combination of an efficient gasoline engine backed by an electric motor for acceleration.雜交種是由相結合的一種有效的汽油發動機後盾,由一個電動馬達加速。 The electric motor is powered by batteries that are recharged automatically by recapturing the kinetic energy usually lost during braking, known as regenerative braking.電動機的動力電池是充電自動奪回動能通常是失去了在制動,稱為再生制動。 When the car is slowing down, the electric motor runs backwards, acting as a generator to charge the battery.當汽車的速度放慢,電機運行倒退,作為發電機為電池充電。

American Classic Cars I Have Owned美國老爺車我已擁有

June 27, 2008 2008年6月27日

American Classic Cars I Have Owned 美國老爺車我已擁有
by: Henry Ramsey唐英年拉姆齊

Some of the Detroit Iron manufactured after WWII until about 1980 can be considered Rolling Art.一些底特律的鐵製品在二戰之後,直到約80年可以考慮軋製藝術。 Several Companies like Packard, Hudson and Studebaker ceased building cars for one reason or another during the early part of this span, but they and the traditional big 3, Ford, GM and Chrysler did turn out some masterpieces.有幾家公司一樣,惠普,哈德森和都鐸貝克停止建設,為一車或那樣的原因而在早期的一部分,這個大跨度,但他們和傳統的大3 ,福特,通用和克萊斯勒公司也把一些傑作。

As a kid just old enough to think about getting a drivers license, I would sit in my tree house and fantasize about the latest crop of finned behemoths pictured in the car magazines of the time.作為一個孩子只是舊足夠的思考獲得駕駛執照,我會坐在我的樹內務和幻想的最新作物翅片龐然大物合照,在汽車雜誌的時間。 After careful consideration I would rank them according to style and features that I could really relate to and desired to possess.經過仔細考慮後我想他們的職級根據的風格和特點,我真的可以涉及到與期望擁有。 Always decisions.永遠的決定。 Should I have twin rear antennas and dual spotlights or would one of each do.我應該有雙後方天線和雙焦點或會之一,每做。 Wire wheels were really neat as were the two and three tone paint jobs.鋼絲的車輪真的整齊作為被兩個和三個語氣油漆工作。 I ended up choosing the most streamlined and elegant looking as my favorites always deferring to clean rather than clutter.我最後選擇了最精簡和優雅的期待,作為我的最愛始終推遲到清潔,而非雜波。 I wasn’t one for fuzzy dice hanging from the rear view mirror, instead preferring power windows and air conditioning.我不是一個模糊骰子掛在從後視鏡,而是寧願電動車窗和空調。 Of course I always opted for the biggest V8 option and always dual exhaust both for easy engine breathing and the sound.當然,我總是選擇最大的V8引擎選項,並始終雙排氣既容易呼吸和發動機的聲音。

Used Car Buying Tips二手車購買提示

June 26, 2008 2008年6月26日

Used Car Buying Tips 二手車購買提示
by: Steve Gillman史蒂夫gillman

Some of these used car buying tips won’t be new to you.一些這些二手車購買提示將不會有新的給你。 Often the trick is just to apply what you already know.通常的伎倆是剛剛申請什麼你已經知道。 On the other hand, when it comes to expensive areas of life like buying a car, one new thing learned can save you hundreds of dollars.在另一方面,當談到昂貴的生活領域一樣,買車,一新事物,據悉,可為您節省數百美元。 Try some of the following.嘗試以下一些。

1. 1 。 Make a low offer.作出低。 Okay, you knew this one.好吧,你知道這一點。 A trick you may not have used, though, is to make a low offer, and then leave your phone number with the seller.伎倆您可能沒有用,雖然是使低提供,然後留下您的電話號碼與賣方。 Time has a way of making sellers desperate, especially after you just helped convince them that they are asking too much.時間已的一種方式,使賣方絕望後,特別是剛才你幫助說服他們,他們要求太多。

2. 2 。 Be careful with car price guides.小心車價格指南。 Use the “blue book” etc, but try not to pay more than wholesale.使用“藍皮書”等,但盡量不要支付多於批發。 I can’t think of many times when people I know have paid more than “bluebook,” so these “average” sales prices are doubtful.我不能想了很多次,當我認識的人付出了更多的比“ bluebook , ”因此,這些“平均”的銷售價格是疑問。

3. 3 。 Talk to people.交談的人。 This is one of the simplest and effective used car buying tips.這是其中一個最簡單和有效的二手車購買提示。 Just let friends, family and others know you’re looking for a car.只是讓朋友,家人和其他人知道您正在尋找一個車。 Quite often people would be happy to avoid the whole process of advertising and showing their car if they could just get rid of it by giving a good deal to a friend.很多人會很樂意,以避免在整個過程中的廣告和顯示他們的車,如果他們可以擺脫它,讓一個很好的協議給朋友。

Popular Motor Scooters Compared受歡迎的汽車相比,電動自行車

June 25, 2008 2008年6月25日

Popular Motor Scooters Compared 受歡迎的汽車相比,電動自行車
by: Sally Johnson薩利約翰遜

Vespa scooters are one of the oldest names in the scooter business.胡蜂滑板車是一種最古老的名稱,在摩托車業務。 They have been manufacturing motor scooters since 1946 and their models are in great demand world wide.他們已經製造汽車摩托車自1946年以來,和他們的模型是在需求大,世界各地的。 There are several popular Vespa motor scooters that range in size from 50cc to 200cc.有幾個受歡迎的偉士牌汽車摩托車範圍的大小從50cc到200cc 。

The Vespa Granturismo has a 200cc engine which is the biggest, fastest and most powerful Vespa ever made.該胡蜂granturismo了200cc發動機,這是最大,最快,最強大的胡蜂以往任何時候都取得了。 It has a 4-stroke 4-valve engine that is liquid-cooled.它有一個四衝程四氣門發動機是液體冷卻。 With its powerful engine it has the ability to pull away from almost any kind of traffic you could encounter.以其強大的引擎,它有能力拉離幾乎任何種交通,你可能會遇到。 Even with its larger and more powerful engine it is still a very quiet motor scooter and emits exceptionally low levels of pollution.即使其更大和更強大的引擎,它仍然是一個非常安靜的汽車和摩托車排放非常低的污染程度。

The Granturismo has 12 inch wheels and both front and rear hydraulic disc brakes.該granturismo有12英寸車輪和不分前方和後方,液壓盤式制動器。 Plus it has some good storage space.再加上它具有一些良好的儲存空間。 Two open face helmets can be stored under the seat plus a few extras in the glove compartment.兩次公開面對頭盔可以儲存座位底下,外加幾附加在手套間。

Other popular Vespa models are the LX, PX 150, PX 150 Limited Edition and some top motor scooters in their Piaggio line.其他受歡迎的胡蜂模式是中心LX ,對外關係150 ,對外關係150限量版和一些高級汽車摩托車在他們的比亞喬線。

Auto Detailing: Making Your Old Car New Again汽車詳細說明:使您的舊汽車新再次

June 24, 2008 2008年6月24日

Auto Detailing: Making Your Old Car New Again 汽車詳細說明:使您的舊汽車新再次
by: Christopher M. Luck由: Christopher米運氣

The wear and tear of seemingly ordinary, day to day driving can take its toll on even the most cautious of drivers.磨損看似普通,日常駕駛可以採取其收費對即使是最謹慎的司機。 Nicks, scratches, dents, chips, and the like, can etch the surface of your car like an acid, marring the pristine finish it had when you drove it off the lot.刻痕,划痕,凹陷,芯片,和類似的,可以蝕刻表面上你的車一樣,一酸, marring精粹完成它已當您將它關閉該地段。 These unwanted (and yet inevitable) scars are the proud automobile owner’s nightmare, but can be easily remedied by way of the talents of a professional auto detailer.這些不想要的(但不可避免)的傷疤是引以自豪的汽車擁有者的夢魘,但可以很容易補救的方式,人才的專業汽車detailer 。

Those long bouts of highway driving we are all subjected to from time to time, can be as frustrating for the drone of the open road as much as they are for the caked layer of insects which inevitably grace the hood, bumpers, windshields, and grills of a once clean car.那些長期較量的公路駕駛,我們都受到時間,從時間,可作為令人沮喪的為無人駕駛飛機的開闊的道路上一樣,因為他們是為caked層的昆蟲,這不可避免地寬限期,引擎蓋,保險槓,擋風玻璃,和牛排。一個曾經清潔汽車。 It’s an annoyance most easily absolved through a thorough automobile detailing.這是一個煩擾,最容易開脫通過一個徹底的汽車詳述。 A good auto detailer can polish, buff, and wax your car back into the condition you remember it, and the condition you deserve it to be in. Of course, you might say, professional automotive detailing is not a necessity, I can scrub and polish my own car, thank you very much.” But this can be a dangerous misconception.一個良好的汽車detailer可以波蘭語,迷,和蠟你的車回的條件,你沒有記錯的話,條件你應得的是英寸,當然,你可以說,專業汽車,詳列,是不是有必要,我可以磨砂和波蘭我自己的車子,非常感謝你“ ,但是這可能是一個危險的誤解。 Using the wrong equipment, or using improper techniques, or unqualified persons to work on your car can actually do more harm than good.使用錯誤的設備,或使用不當的技術,或不合資格人士的工作,您的汽車其實可以做更多的是弊多於利。

Fast Go Carts - Pure Fun!快速轉到車-純粹好玩!

June 23, 2008 2008年6月23日

Fast Go Carts - Pure Fun! 快速轉到車-純粹好玩!
by: Matthew Johnson馬修約翰遜

If you are looking for action get ready for some exciting adrenaline-pumping action.如果您正在尋找行動,準備了一些令人興奮的腎上腺素抽水行動。 Go carts, either racing or off road, is a thrill you won’t soon forget!去車,無論是賽車或關閉道路,是一個刺激,你會不會在短期內忘記!

The heart-pumping excitement of speeding down the track in a fast go cart, just inches from other gocarts on either side, is an experience that is hard to beat.心抽水興奮超速下跌的軌道上來,在一個快速去購物車,只需英寸從其他gocarts對任何一方,是一個經驗是很難擊敗。 Who will be the first to lift off the gas pedal as you race bumper to bumper entering a sharp corner?誰將會是首個升空氣體踏板正如你種族的保險槓,以豐收,進入了一個尖銳的角落? Racing off road or on a paved track in one of your sleek go carts, maneuvering around sharp corners and lesser gocart drivers, is just about as fun as it gets for kids or adults alike.賽車小康的道路或對一鋪平了軌道,在您的其中一個圓滑的去推車,機動周圍尖銳的彎道和較輕的gocart司機,只是因為好玩,因為它得到孩子們或成年人。 Slamming the accelerator to the floor as you pass mere inches alongside other drivers is a thrill that will forever be remembered.砰擊加速器,以地板作為您通過僅僅英寸連同其他司機是一個刺激,將永遠記住。 Experience the fun and excitement of go carting and you’ll be hooked for life.體驗樂趣的去carting ,您會迷上了生命。

Take Care of Her and Shell Do the Same ( How to start out the riding season)照顧她和殼牌公司做同樣的(如何開始騎出季節)

June 23, 2008 2008年6月23日

Has your scoot been sitting in the garage all winter, just dying to be ridden?你的scoot一直坐在在車庫所有的冬天,剛剛死亡被纏身呢? Or have you had the chance to only get her out a couple of times?或有你有機會只得到她出去一對夫婦的時代呢? If you answer yes to either of these questions, then this article will intrest you.如果您的答案是要么對這些問題,那麼這條將您感興趣的。 This article lets you know what I do every year right before riding season starts.此文章可以讓你知道我這樣做,每年的權利之前,騎季節開始。

Living in the lower midwest, there seems to be several chances to ride during the winter.居住在較低的中西部地區,似乎有幾個機會,共度時艱在冬季。 Usually, a day here, and a day there.通常,每天在這裡,每天有。 But for the most part the bike still sits on a pretty regular basis.但對於大部份的自行車仍然坐在就相當定期的基礎上。 Sitting, in and of itself doesn’t do any harm to your bike but some of the less durable stuff has a tendancy to break down even when sitting.會議上,在和本身並沒有做任何傷害到您的自行車,但有些較差的持久的東西有一種傾向要打破,甚至當會議。 Another thing, in order to help you have a safer and problem free season it’s just better to run the checks listed below.另一件事,為了幫助您有一個安全和自由問題的季節,這只是更好的運行檢查,列在了下面。

  • Fuel - Gas tends to break down as it ages.燃料-天然氣,往往要打破,因為它的千古罪人。 If you’ve ever smelt a gas can that been sitting for awhile you know what I mean.如果您以往任何時候都冶煉氣體能坐在片刻你知道我的意思。 If my bikes been sitting for a over a month, I will drain the gas and put new fuel in it.如果我的自行車一直坐在一個超過一個月,我會流失,煤氣和提出了新的燃料。

Demystifying The Tire Sidewall Code demystifying輪胎側壁代碼

June 22, 2008 2008年6月22日

Demystifying The Tire Sidewall Code demystifying輪胎側壁代碼
by: Debbie Pettitt黛比pettitt

So, you need new tires for your car or truck, but how do you know what to buy?因此,你需要新的輪胎,為您的汽車或卡車,但你怎麼知道什麼買什麼? What do all those alphanumeric codes printed on the tire sidewalls mean, anyway?怎麼所有這些字母數字代碼印載於輪胎sidewalls的意思是,無論如何?

If you’re in the market for new tires, you may simply want to replace your worn tires with exactly the same tire it came with.如果您在市場上的新輪胎,您可能只是想取代您的輪胎磨損與完全相同的輪胎,它附帶的。 But you MAY want to consider an upgrade.但您可能要考慮升級。 If you know how to read the tire sidewalls, chock full of valuable information, you’ve got an advantage over most people and are prepared to make an informed decision.如果您知道如何閱讀輪胎sidewalls ,充滿了豐富的寶貴資料,您有一個優勢,大多數人並準備做出明智的決定。 So let’s get underway!讓我們得到正在進行中!

Tire Size Markings (example: P215/65R15 89H)輪胎尺寸標記(例如: p215/65r15 89h )

Broken down:細分:

P = Passenger P值客運

Other designations are其他名稱是

LT = Light Truck勞資審裁處=輕型卡車

T = Temporary (spare tire)噸=臨時(備胎)

215 is the width (in millimeters) of the tire from sidewall to sidewall. 215是寬度(在毫米)的輪胎從井壁到井壁。 A wider tire has more grip but the bad news is that you lose fuel economy, hear more noise and the tires don’t work as well in the rain.更廣泛的輪胎抓地力,但更多的壞消息是,你失去的燃油經濟性,聽到更多的噪音和輪胎不工作,以及在雨中。

65 is the aspect ratio 65 ,是長寬比

Honda Dirt Bikes - Everyone Wants A Honda本田污垢自行車-每個人都想本田

June 21, 2008 2008年6月21日

Honda Dirt Bikes - Everyone Wants A Honda 本田污垢自行車-每個人都想本田
by: Mark Sturge馬克sturge

There are dirt bikes, and then there are Honda dirt bikes.有污垢自行車,然後有本田污垢自行車。 A Honda represents speed, power and maneuverability (making it obvious why they are the top-sellers).本田公司代表速度,力量和機動性(使之明顯,所以他們的頂級賣家) 。 Quality is its ultimate trademark, however, and a Honda dirt bike never fails to please.質量是其最終的商標,但是,本田污垢自行車從來沒有請。

And, with a wide range of choices, you are sure to find one tailored for your racing style–whether professional or amateur, you will see and feel the difference of Honda dirt bikes.和,與範圍廣泛的選擇,你一定能找到一個適合您的賽車風格-無論專業或業餘,您會看到和感覺的差異,本田污垢自行車。 It’s not just riding or racing; it becomes an experience.它不只是騎馬或賽車,它成為一個經驗。

And, to fully enjoy that experience, you should understand all aspects of what makes Honda dirt bikes… well, a Honda dirt bike.和,充分享受這一經驗,你應該了解各方面更令本田污垢自行車…好,本田污垢自行車。 Don’t cringe.不cringe 。 Some history lessons are worth knowing.一些歷史的教訓,都值得了解。

Honda is a name that summons respect in the biking world, though no one would have guessed that from its dubious beginnings and low sales.本田是一個名稱傳票尊重,在騎山地自行車世界,雖然沒有人會猜測,從可疑的開端和低銷售。 When Soichiro Honda opened the first store in Los Angeles in 1959, the reception was tepid at best.當總一郎本田,打開了第一家商店在美國洛杉磯於1959年,接待是冷淡,在最好的。 The American people were already devoted to their Harleys and Triumphs.美國人民已致力於自己harleys和勝利。 Honda tried, in vain, for that first year to sell his products, but was only able to come up with 1700 units.本田嘗試,在徒勞的,因為這的第一年,出售其產品,但只能夠想出了1700單位。 The American market refused to let him in.美國市場的拒絕讓他英寸

5 Things You Should Know Before Applying For Auto Loan五月的東西,你應該知道前申請汽車消費貸款

June 20, 2008 2008年6月20日

5 Things You Should Know Before Applying For Auto Loan 五月的東西,你應該知道前申請汽車消費貸款
by: Jed Baguiojed碧瑤

Applying for an auto loan?申請汽車貸款呢? We’ll sooner or later we will.我們會,我們遲早會。 So I wrote this short guide as basic must know guide to arm ourselves when the time for an auto loan comes.所以我寫了這短短的指導作為基本要知道,指南武裝頭腦,在適當時候為1汽車消費貸款的到來。

1) Shop Online - Shopping for auto loan online is a great time saver. 1 )網上購物-購物為汽車消費貸款在線是一個偉大的節省時間。 By comparing from different sites you can get the best deals.通過比較,從不同的網站,您可以得到最好的交易。 Applying also is easy and even some sites will give you information you need within minutes.也適用於很容易,甚至有些網站會為您提供您所需要的信息在幾分鐘內。

2) Know Thyself! 2 )知道你自己! - You must know the basic criteria for applying for an auto loan. -您必須知道的基本準則,申請一個汽車消費貸款。 Basic criteria includes that you must be above 18 years of age.基本準則包括,您必須是18歲以上。 Best if you earn at least $2000 a month.最佳如果您的收入至少2000美元一個月。 Also needed is residence and employment history.還需要的是居住和就業的歷史。

3) Get Approved First - Don’t have make the mistake of looking for a car before being approved. 3 )獲得批准的第一-沒有作出錯誤尋找一個汽車前被批准。 Get approved first then they will give you a voucher of how much you are allowable to loan.獲得批准的第一那麼,他們就會給你一個券有多少,你是允許的貸款。 Doing this will save you future frustration and disappointments.這樣做將節省您的未來感到沮喪和失望。

4) Down Payments - This varies from lender to lender, and some don’t even require. 4 )下跌付款-這個不同,從放款人向貸款人,有的甚至不要求。 But typically its about 10% of the price or $1000 whichever is the lower number.但通常它的大約10 %的價格或1000美元的較低者為準號碼。

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