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Seen that? - I bumped my car
in Are you a beauty?, on November 21, 2009
...oad was very slippery, partially covered with snow and ice, and the jerk in front of me just had to brake! I put my little foot lightly on the brake, but my car began to skid sideways, and I ended up ...
If the Future is Electric, BMW Knows the Way
in carzz.org, on September 16, 2009
...d one on the rear axle. The combined power output is 356HP; torque is a staggering 590lb ft.
BMWs Brake Energy Regeneration system means that electric power can be generated without the slightest in...
Stunning Beauties Star in 2009 Concours d'LeMons
in Classical Drives, on August 28, 2009
...7.50 using his Visa card. He showed me the receipt. All he did was put on some good used tyres, new brake pads, and has enjoyed 15,000 miles of trouble free motoring in this Canadian-assembled Renault...
MGB-GT, Yours for Just $20 in Museum Charity Raffle
in Classical Drives, on June 12, 2009
...superb condition, featuring a new Moss Motors interior, rebuilt carbs and front suspension, rebuilt brake system converted to DOT5 fluid, a one-of-a-kind handcrafted wood steering wheel, and a Covercr...
Mercedes Fascination: Zukunftsmusik
in Das AutoWeblog, on 12.09.08
Mit dem Mercedes-Concept "Fascination" will die Marke wohl vor allen Dingen eines - faszinieren. Und das möglichst mit Designelementen, die schon bald in die Produktpalette von Mercedes einfließen werden. So ist das zweitürige Kombi-Coupe Fascination mit eckigen Doppelscheinwerfer im ...
Maybe Leptin Can Help Against Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on August 27, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Neil Brake In type 1 diabetes , insulin is the 'gold standard' for lowering high blood sugar levels and manage its consequences such as diabetic coma.
F...
The business of corruption
in Sox First, on April 29, 2008
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Call it the Sarbanes-Oxley effect. With Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, Flowserve Corporation and AB Volvo coming to grief over the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - that's thr...
Motorcycle Mamma
in Under My Helmet, on April 28, 2008
...cer Ree when she rides, unlike me, who always has either a hand full of throttle or a hand full of brake when I ride. That and she's got really good life insurance ....
Huffy Green Machine H2O gonna make you wet
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 21, 2008
...ig Wheel is like comparing a Hummer to an old jeep.
The Big Wheel had one lever by the seat for a brake, but the Green Machine had two located near the Handlebars . I'm not certain if they...
Mercedes CLK Shooting Brake: Vorne E-Klasse, hinten CLC
in Das AutoWeblog, on 10.04.08
... Mercedes zeigt auf dem Pariser Autosalon eine Shooting- brake -Version des neuen, frühestens 2010 kommenden CLK . Mit der Mischung aus Coupe und Kombi nimmt Mercedes auch die Designlinie de...
Yamaha Recalls 2008 Rhino 450 and 700
in Under My Helmet, on March 25, 2008
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Yamaha Recalls 2008 rhino 450 and 700 due to possible brake failure.
About 7,800 units affected. The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting i...
Morgan Lights Up Geneva With Advanced Concepts Applied to Fuel Cell Futures
in Classical Drives, on March 14, 2008
...llows a regenerative braking action of up to 0.7g at higher speeds while providing smooth hydraulic brake action at low speed. Morgan says that the LIFECar will deliver a top speed of 80 to 85 miles p...
GM has Trouble Putting the Brakes On
in carzz.org, on March 11, 2008
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Federal safety officials are conducting a preliminary investigation into complaints that brakes on 2008 Pontiac solstice and Saturn Sky roadsters with 2.0-liter turbocharged engines don'...
DRIVING IN MEXICO
in Latina Viva, on February 29, 2008
...absolutely necessary , because no self-respecting ton of metal rolling around on the road will even brake for a human otherwise.
That's right, no guts, no road survival!
If you move to a large ...
Take a Saturday Night Drive
in carzz.org, on February 9, 2008
...ned by strapping cameras on the sides of their cars to emphasize features such as gear-shifting and brake functionality. The Drive is intended to target this type of consumer - presumably, the ones wh...
Breathe Easy - Air Car is on the Way
in carzz.org, on February 4, 2008
They used to say, "The best things in life are free." Well one thing that has always been free now may cost you money to run your car.
How obnoxious it was when gas stations started to charge for air. Now you may start seeing signs at filling stations that read - "Air $5.0...
First Day at Barrett-Jackson 2008 Auction
in Classical Drives, on January 17, 2008
...day morning, somewhat dazed, your ace automobile journalist drove the first mile with the emergency brake on until unpleasant vibrations and odours woke him to reality. (I hate those foot-operated eme...
New BMW X6 Coupe: Definitely Not a Coupe. Or Coupé
in Classical Drives, on December 29, 2007
...X6" , which features a very sophisticated all-wheel-drive system that can apply power to, or brake, any wheel independently, thus saving the driver from disaster in turns taken too fast or on sl...
mGluR5 Mutation Reverses Fragile X Syndrome
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 20, 2007
...the gene for "fragile X mental retardation protein" (FMRP), which is believed to act as a brake on protein synthesis in specific areas of brain circuitry. The authors' idea was that loss...
Winter Driving Tips
in carzz.org, on December 13, 2007
...are always just barely grabbing the road. Accelerate slowly and gently, turn slowly and gently, and brake slowly and gently. To do this, you have to anticipate turns and stops. That means what? Going ...
Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
in carzz.org, on December 11, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich
Digging back through the archives of Automobiles de Luxe , your 4DriversOnly publisher uncovered a review of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. The particular Rolls reviewed was a mark one Silver Spur from 1988. It's the same car as to be found in the recent video I post...
MINI Cooper S by G
in carzz.org, on December 9, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich
I've been hankering to get behind the wheel of the new MINI. I want to see just how "Americanized" the British have managed to make their li'l icon on four wheels.
A couple of years ago, I wrote a review on my experiences with the mini cooper S. Th...
Saab Turbo X Makes American Debut In Beantown
in carzz.org, on November 27, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich
Supa-tuned to 280 horsepower and supa-fly with all-wheel drive, GM has brought Saab's Turbo X to the States to introduce the M.Y. 2008 sedan to the American public.
Showing at the lesser-known New England International Auto Show, the General ordered its Saab infant...
Honda Cleans House With IIHS and NHTSA Safety Awards
in carzz.org, on November 26, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich
The 2008 honda accord , CR-V, Element, Pilot, and Odyssey along with high-end subsidiary Acura's RDX and MDX have won the top safety pick awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
&q...
Wheels: What Goes Around, Comes Around
in Classical Drives, on November 13, 2007
... popular, wheel sizes started to increase to maintain total diameter and to provide room for larger brake surfaces: 16-17", even 18-inchers. Yesterday I saw a new Lexus with 18" ten-spoke wh...
Porsche 911 & Cayenne Drive Overall Sales Higher...But Somebody Forgot To Release The E-Brake On Boxster Sales
in carzz.org, on November 6, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich
Ah if only Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche were alive today. I'd wonder what The Master designer would make of the Cayenne SUV or the 911 that has kept the faith alive all these years by keeping the [winning] formula more or less the same.
These two models are carrying the...
No brakes! Rolls-Royce rolls on top of Peugeot
in carzz.org, on October 22, 2007
...tor Cars, they also inherited an old liability.
In mark 1 Silver Spurs and Spirits (1980-1989), brakes would operate only if the engine was turned on.
In most cars pushing the brake pedal will s...
We (Nigel, That Is) Drive the Bugatti Veyron
in Classical Drives, on October 14, 2007
...adiators, direct-shift 7-speed gearbox with paddle shifters, all-wheel-drive, ceramic carbon brakes, incredibly sophisticated rear wing/air brake, and a price tag of 1.3 million dollars. It wil...
BMW M3 Sedan To Feature Regenerative Braking
in carzz.org, on October 8, 2007
...ant saves weight over the previous inline-six cylinder job. And the sedan will feature regenerative-brake technology that takes some of the stress of running the alternator off the engine by us...
Mercedes-Benz 推出超豪华概念车 F700
in Wangtam, on 2007-09-12
网谈很久没有谈车了，这两天正值法兰克福车展，而发现其中 Mercedes-Benz 新推出的超豪华概念车 F700，非常抢眼。F700 是一款低消耗低排放、混合动力车，即便如此，外形设计和内饰以及车载设备依然可以体现出豪华的本质。而 F700 动力系统则是第一款采用 DIESOTTO 汽油发动机技术的，位于汽缸盖的直接喷射可以降低能源的消耗，位于发动机排气歧管的涡轮增压器可以在加速和高速运转的时候，涡轮增压器能使发动机在低转速状态下输出更大的扭矩。另一方面，DIESOTTO 汽油发动机技术还能集合了"汽"、"柴"发动机的双重优势，它的研发成功到如今...
Real important skin care routines
in Are you a beauty?, on September 6, 2007
... are really important skin care routines which can make your face age more kindly, while preventing brake-outs, roughness and other issues in the meantime.
First and foremost: moisturize. I know you ...
Teamwork: We Can't Do It Alone
in Bizinformer, on August 31, 2007
...ring the 1985 Chevrolet truck from the driver's seat while Edwin H. Marzinske, 55, operated the brake and gas pedals. Police pulled them over and Miller admitted he was too drunk to drive but argu...
Is Your Foot On the Brake?
in Bizinformer, on August 12, 2007
...n explained. "And last night he posed a question. He asked if we were pulling on the emergency brake of our life. He pointed out that when we pull on that brake, for whatever reason, there are ot...
Yamaha Fighting Injured After ATV Brake Defect Cases
in Under My Helmet, on July 13, 2007
...After a recall 3 years ago over faulty rear brakes on Yamaha Raptor 660R ATVs, the manufacturer is still trying to hold out against lawsuits against them for injuries received as a result of th...
McEwen Wins First Stage of Tour de France
in The Outdoor Weblog, on July 9, 2007
...ay. He was timed at 4 hours, 39 minutes, and 1 second.
With 12 miles to go, McEwen was forced to brake because of riders ahead. He was hit from behind by a cyclist and sent sprawling to the road.
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Bangle up
in Are you a beauty?, on July 7, 2007
...tures surface as modern, fashionable and IT, but one thing always remains: accessories can make and brake your outfit. There is a way to spice up a plain white or black tank top and a pair of jeans, o...
Walk in and get botoxed
in Busy with Style, on July 4, 2007
...'s your choice of holding on to your youth, I'm not going to judge you.
Now you can use your lunch brake and get those wrinkles smoothed away at a smart new botox-office called Smoothmed, a few steps...
How to Make a Muscle Car Handle
in Classical Drives, on July 1, 2007
... article informs us that tuner company Global West has developed a line of bolt-on suspension and brake components that "improve vehicle handling through enhanced geometry and reduced deflectio...
Heat proof showering
in Are you a beauty?, on June 26, 2007
...ve is to shower as often as I can, with cool and refreshing water giving me if only 15 minutes heat-brake. I take a shower in the morning, another one when I come home from work, yet another when I'm ...
Kazuma ATVs Deemed Unsafe, CPSC Suggests You Request Refund!
in Under My Helmet, on June 11, 2007
...y refused.
The reasons the CPSC wants to issue a recall is because the ATV has no front or parking brake, and it can be started in gear.
Developing. ...
Delegation: Putting Your Life in Someone Else's Hands
in Bizinformer, on June 2, 2007
.... Specific encouragement so that he knew which behaviors were performed correctly: great use of the brake before you turned. Nice acceleration. Beautiful complete stop. (The problem with this last tas...
BMW's '08 M5 Borrows From The Z8 Past
in carzz.org, on May 8, 2007
Peruse that thick multimedia jungle known as YouTube and chances are you'll find an old Top Gear episode where the outspoken Jeremy Clarkson compared driving a BMW Z8 roadster to driving a truck (except he called it a lorry - in true Brit English). In the same episode he drove a Scani...
Introducing The Spadaconcept Codatronca
in carzz.org, on April 30, 2007
...iguing is the car's unique body work. Part Zagato, part Batmobile; the car's "shooting-brake" styled rear bodywork sets the sportscar apart from the flatbacked likes of Lamborghini&#...
Natalia SLS - Auto für 2 Millionen US-Dollar
in Worldwide Luxus, on 21.03.07
...d of the interior lighting, the color of the dash, the type of music being played, the brake and accelerator pedal response to foot pressure, the cockpit temperature, and more. She will even tell you ...
Motorola C139 Review
in The Gadgets Weblog, on March 15, 2007
... top-notch product, far from that, this mobile phone is suppose to replace your existent one if you brake it or lose it. Costing only $55 at the Motorola online store, I think it is a fair price for a...
2006 Yamaha Raptor 700 Review
in Under My Helmet, on February 13, 2007
Last weekend at Gordons Well (Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area), I had the opportunity to take a ride on a 2006 Yamaha Raptor 700, and Oh My God! That quad is one of the best I've ever ridden. I typically drive a VW short travel sand rail with a 2276cc motor, which has all the power I need...
Video > Perilous Winter Driving
in carzz.org, on February 13, 2007
...ving experts note that this is likely to occur when one continues to recognize the gas pedal as the brake pedal. Seasoned pinball players will recognize the car's movements instantly and are likel...
Key Elements Part II: Turning
in Under My Helmet, on February 8, 2007
...re you initiate the turn, braking hardest before you start counter-steering, then letting off the brake as you lean the bike in to the corner. By the time you reach the apex, you should be ready to ...
Key Elements Part I: Acceleration and Braking
in Under My Helmet, on February 7, 2007
The first and most important elements of riding are acceleration and braking. They involve (and are largely dependant on) several other elements including dynamics and physics , grip, and sudden inputs. These elements are mastered only with practice and are the foundation for nearly every o...
Key Elements: Introduction
in Under My Helmet, on February 6, 2007
...ing in slow motion.
You've done it dozens of times before; coming into the corner hard on the brakes. You feel the rear tire slide and skip slightly to the side as you approach the corner. You e...
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center
in carzz.org, on January 25, 2007
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Does your '38 540K roadster need its brakes changed? Or how about the fluid that you think is ATF leaking beneath your '65 220SE cabriolet? And what to do about the Anti-Lock Brake light th...
We Sometimes Fall Part IV
in Under My Helmet, on January 20, 2007
...roduction cars. Absolutely faster than any production car in the sport bikes price range. They also brake considerably faster than productions cars. They give you a false sense of security, especially...
We Sometimes Fall Part II
in Under My Helmet, on January 18, 2007
...re on a new bike, you should consider what could happen when applying too much throttle or too much brake in a turn. If you're not sure how the bike handles, you need to ease into it.
Modern moto...
We Sometimes Fall Part I
in Under My Helmet, on January 17, 2007
... tires even moderately hard. The only way to do that is to ride on them, carefully. Don't turn, brake or accelerate abruptly, especially when leaned over for at least a few miles to remove the sli...
Practicing for an Emergency
in Under My Helmet, on January 15, 2007
...our bike will do if you have to wind it up and dump the clutch, or if you have to grab a handful of brake in a panic while at speed. The situations we face during real emergencies can often be offset ...
Soaring CEO pay shows "market failure"
in Sox First, on January 2, 2007
... long-term success for those companies. "High levels of inequality in wider society act as a brake on social mobility and high levels of inequality within organisations act as a brake on perform...
Street Riding in the Rain
in Under My Helmet, on December 27, 2006
...ll upset traction and stability. You don't want to twist the throttle quickly, turn quickly, or brake hard, especially while leaning over. Determine your speed ahead of time, and leave extra room ...
Bling bling party shoes
in Busy with Style, on December 14, 2006
...Admit it, your simple black low-heel pump will really brake your well thought of party outfit. If you already spend some $$ following my advice and getting the most beautiful dress in gold , purple ...
Are Shooting Brakes Ready For the Big Time?
in Classical Drives, on December 8, 2006
... Speculation in the auto industry, especially in Europe, is of a vehicle type called the shooting brake, which some pundits suggest is the next little big thing . Here in North America you'd be har...
SK-II poisonous?
in Are you a beauty?, on October 2, 2006
...myself the famous SK II cream, in the middle of collecting the needed sum of $300 my car managed to brake down, and then I found this uber-cute skirt...
But, to get to our story - Today Online repor...
RFID Cars at Volkswagen
in The RFID Weblog, on September 18, 2006
...rked cars, the interrogator reads their tags.
The system is calibrated so the driver has time to brake and stop just in front of the car to be retrieved. At that point, a worker jumps from the van, g...
How to Take a Friend to the Races
in Classical Drives, on August 19, 2006
...restling the wheel through the turns and in the case of the real oldies, even manipulating gear and brake levers located outside the cockpit. Cornering on skinny tires with little traction they can be...
It's not Quite the Batmobile...
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 18, 2006
...the back of the garage, takes in distance and angle data and feeds it to a computer, which uses the brake, accelerator and steering wheel to move the car in (and out) of the garage. BMW hopes to have ...
WM-Autos werden bei AutoBild.de versteigert
in Das AutoWeblog, on 17.06.06
Hyundai stellt derzeit den Fuhrpark der Fußball-WM (32 Team-Busse und rund 1.000 Autos) und plant schon jetzt die Versteigerung der Autos nach dem Turnier. Die ersten Fahrzeuge kommen in einigen Tagen bei autobild .de unter den Hammer. Los geht's bei einem Euro.
Nokia E61 as iPod Replacement
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 12, 2006
... nano . My iPod Nano recently bit the dust and went on to wherever gadgets go to rest when they brake down and die. Instead of buying a new 2 Gig iPod Nano for $199 I decided to pick up a 2 Gig Mi...
A Fast and Furious Antique
in Classical Drives, on June 8, 2006
...and motor away, since the control layout is different from a modern car (the throttle's between the brake and clutch pedals, for example) and as for the brakes, better allow lots of room for slowing d...
NEWS: AUTOWEBLOG
in Creative Weblogging Deutschland, on 24.05.06
...plant Audi einen A1 , der auf dem auf der Tokio Motor Show vorgestellten Konzeptfahrzeug Shooting Brake (Abb.) basieren könnte, als Konkurrenten für den MINI.
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