Saabs are still readily available throughout the US and are known for their performance, comfort, and quality. On the road, they perform solidly and don’t seem to have too many reported issues from top consumer reports. They have a great fuel economy, and everything seems to be built great. WhatRead More →
This is because most manufacturers of electric cars limit the top speed to preserve battery charge. … This is why most EVs are designed with just one fixed ratio for the purpose of reducing the electric motor speed, which is usually between 8000 and 10,000rpm, before it is transmitted toRead More →
A Category S (or Cat S) car is one that has suffered structural damage, but it is still repairable. Even if it is repaired, the car’s salvage category remains with the vehicle for life, which reduces its appeal for many drivers and makes it worth less. Is Cat D theRead More →
Any more than a two- or three-hour car ride is too stressful.” In summer or winter, you can’t leave the car for more than a minute without the air conditioning or heat. Horton says the stress of a car ride could contribute to a Guinea pig stroke. Is it badRead More →
By law, a mailbox is intended only for receipt of postage-paid U.S. Mail. … Though many may be unaware, it is important to know that this type of activity is illegal by federal law. It may seem to be an easy way to advertise, but only U.S. Mail delivered byRead More →
Matchbox cars are nominally 1:64 scale, but the size of existing similar models, cost and packaging restrictions, ease of production and standard wheel and axle sizes all impact upon the final proportions and scale of the car. Are Hotwheels 1/64 scale? Many diecast automobiles and commercial vehicle models for collectorsRead More →
The skeleton of every NASCAR car is the frame. … Every NASCAR car has a few stock parts—hence the name stock car—but these are strictly cosmetic. A stock part is a part that is made in an assembly line by the manufacturer. The only stock parts are the hood, roof,Read More →
A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. Instead, the battery is charged through regenerative braking and by the internal combustion engine. The extra power provided by the electric motor can potentially allow for a smaller engine. Do plug in hybrids charge while driving? Unlike conventionalRead More →
Most aftermarket modifications will depreciate along with your vehicle and some, like sunroofs, can void your warranty and cause an immediate drop in value. … But generally speaking, if you want to maximize your trade-in value, then it’s best to avoid any aftermarket mods that aren’t done at the factory.Read More →
The idea was simple: Instead of having just four wheels on a race car, designer Derek Gardner thought, six would be way better. … The smaller wheels also made for better aerodynamics. The P34 wasn’t the only six-wheeled F1 car of the era. How much is a 6 wheel truck?Read More →