Apocryphal tales of drivers taking on deep water abound in pubs and works canteens. Did you hear of the woman who drove her brand new BMW into floodwater? Apparently the thermal shock of cold water on the hot engine caused the engine block to crack. If true, this was a very expensive error of judgement, […]

The Toyota Motor Corp. is closing in on General Motors Corp. as the world’s biggest vehicle maker. That is what its sales are telling the industry. In February, Toyota’s global production increased for the 28th straight month. The company reported a global output totaling 680,968 vehicles in February. The number increased by 0.9 percent from […]

Audi of America, Inc. has just released the latest sports car from the German automaker. Audi of America announced the starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of the all-2008 Audi R8 that will roll out in dealer showrooms all over the United States beginning in fall 2007.
The all-new 2008 Audi R8 sports coupe is distinctive […]

The news of Porsche increasing its stake in Volkswagen to 30.9 percent didn’t come as a surprise at all. Well basically since this is exactly what the automotive industry was expecting in the first place.
Although it may be hard to believe that such increase of stake will not lead to a takeover but Porsche […]

With rising gas prices and environmental issues taking center stage, it’s no wonder that many people are looking into more fuel efficient cars. But what if you can’t afford a new hybrid, or you need the extra room that your SUV gives you? The good news is there are many ways to make whatever car […]

Your Volvo has thousands of parts in it. Some play a crucial role in the car, while others do not. Some are used all the time, while some are needed only for a specific time.
One of the latter is your Volvo’s ignition coil. Also called a spark coil, the ignition coil is an induction […]