by: Alan Haburchak Airbags were invented and patented in the 1950s to cushion the impact and prevent or lessen injuries sustained in auto accidents. Studies show that thousands of lives have been saved by air bags, with fatalities reduced by up to 46 percent in airbag-equipped vehicles, but it is difficult to determine an exact [...]
by: Kathy Austin The Chevrolet’s Astro has an amazing pulling power of 5,500 lb. Now that is the strength of Chevy’s Astro. Introduced in 1985, Chevy’s Astro is a multi-purpose van that effectively competed with rival Dodge’s Plymouth Voyager and various van models of the Japanese manufacturer Toyata. It is a versatile van and could [...]
by: Alan Haburchak Airbags have been an important innovation in the way Americans live their lives and drive their vehicles. Since the airbags became mandatory in vehicles have we seen a decrease in deaths and injury among many vehicle drivers involved in crashes. Airbags are supposed to protect an individuals head from being smashed into [...]
BY STEVE SILER Nice, but could there be a worse time to launch a Hummer pickup? That’s right. In spite of skyrocketing oil prices having an inversely proportional effect on Hummer sales in the United States, the brand’s global sales are at an all-time high. This can be attributable to Hummer’s newfound market penetration and [...]
by: Alex Baumm Do you have a used car that you do not drive anymore? That old vehicle may be filling up and using up so much space in your garage. No matter how you assess it, you cannot think of any other good use you can have for the old car. Did you know [...]
by: Charlie Angeles The days when you had no other option but to hire an irport limo service company when you had to fetch or drive somebody to the airport are finally over—you are now a proud owner of a beautiful piece of automotive engineering miracle. Before you start shifting gears and channeling your inner [...]
by: Jeff Mohr You know when I was first learning to drive, my dad would jokingly say, “back-up until it sounds expensive”. Well, back in those days – the 50’s and 60’s – you actually could do that. You could smack into something and there would hardly be a dent or scratch in the old [...]
by: Gary E Rosenberg No one plans to have an accident. But, you can be prepared if one should happen. 1. Before you have an accident, keep an emergency kit in your glove compartment. Drivers should carry a cell phone,as well as a pen and paper for taking notes, a disposable camera to take photos [...]
