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With 500 horsepower, GM says the 2006 Corvette Z06 is the
fastest, most powerful car ever offered by the automaker. The
car can zip from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than four
seconds and fly through the quarter-mile in less than 12 seconds
with a top speed of more than 190 mph on a racetrack.
"We buy watches that cost thousands of dollars and don't tell
time better than a $20 Swatch," said Bob Lutz, vice chair of
General Motors Corporation. It's the same thing with
high-horsepower cars. You ...
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Volvo has achieved many environmental milestones over the years.
The ULEV-II certified low emission vehicles including the XC90
V8 is another testimony to its commitment to the environment.
The production Volvo XC90 V8 has the makings of purebred
performer. With 311 horsepower and 325 ft.-lb. or torque at a
low 3,900 rpm the Volvo XC90 stresses its position as one of the
most successful SUV models in the premium segment.
The new V8 engine marks a new turning point in Volvo Cars'
history. Since ...
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Polaris Ranger 4X4 base cost is $9,699 and it's not uncommon for an owner who is interested in high performance to multiply this cost three fold to build their machine to exactly what they want. This is not an uncommon theme for any off road vehicle from a dirt bike to a full blown off road truck. Performance costs money and high performance is the key to maximizing the fun you will have on your weekend outings. There are several aspects of vehicle modification that are usually ...
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In the drive to boost performance and reduce downtime, high-tech imaging solutions are helping to solve maintenance issues.
A high-tech videoscope hired from Ashtead Technology Rentals helped an environmental services company to significantly reduce downtime during health and safety checks.
Veolia Environmental Services used an Olympus IPLEX MX Videoscope to survey packing material in a cooling tower at its Ellesmere Port hazardous waste incinerator and in doing so the company was able to ...
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How to save money on your next Suzuki service Suzuki servicing is now much cheaper, for those in the know. Thanks to European legislation, you no longer have to be tied to high Suzuki service costs, dictated by your local dealer. In October 2003 new European legislation affecting the motor industry came into force called 'Block Exemption Regulation' 14002002 (BER), and this now means that you can book your next Suzuki car service online and save up to 50% on what you might pay at your ...
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While major U.S. automakers are focusing on hybrid and fuel
cell vehicles, Volvo took a different route, unveiling a sports
car powered entirely with lithium-ion batteries. Volvo's 3CC
concept car, won "Best Design" and five Gold Standards at the
recent Michelin Challenge Bibendum environmental competition in
Shanghai, China.
"Not only does the 3CC combine classic Volvo styling cues with
exotic gull-wing doors and a tapered, 2+1 seating configuration,
but it does so with a highly advanced ...
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You may just use your car for getting from a to b and that's fine but for petrol heads like me we love nothing more than a fast car. There are three main types of modifications you can do they are style, performance and safety in this article I will tell you some of each.
Safety
Safety is very important and goes hand in hand with performance here are a few safety modifications you can do.
Bigger brakes this will help you stop quicker if you are going at speed on a race track.
Seatbelt ...
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The Volkswagen Passat 2005 features a powerful design. The new
VW face with its chrome radiator represents the greatest design
progression since the creation of the series.
The new Passat is 4.77 metres long (+ 62mm), 1.82 metres wide (+
74mm) and 1.47 metres tall (+ 10 mm). The wheelbase measures
2.71 metres. One real indicator of outstanding quality is the
static torsional stiffness. .
Volkswagen is using the FSI engines with homogeneous direct
injection for the first time in the Passat. ...
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The country's leading
Mazda Parts and Car Parts dealer invites Mazda
users to check their updated inventory, which includes
Mazda Parts for
Miata, Mazda Parts for Mazda 323, Mazda Protege5 Parts,
Mazda MX6 parts, Mazda MX3 parts,
Mazda Pickup
parts and whole lot more.
With a hope to provide Mazda car users more choices of top
quality replacement and aftermarket Mazda parts; at the same
time, to cater to more Mazda owners who need equally superior
quality Mazda parts for their car part's ...
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I have loved motorcycles from the moment I have mounted on it
and roam around the neighborhood. Even though it has caused me
several falls, bruises and injuries still, I consider it as a
passion. I like the feel of dominion. The way I can control
power and speed. Learning to control something that was, at
first, frightening is satisfying.
Learning to control the motorcycle involves both physical and
mental prowess. To make turns, rider must lean forward to fight
the forces of acceleration and ...
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