Volvo’s 2012 offerings focus on attractive, upscale interior materials and designs, giving a luxurious touch to the car known for its safety. These improvements are being applied across the Volvo line, but some models are getting a few extra touchups for instance, the XC60 is now called the XC60R, and that extra “R” designation indicates [...]
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Saving money wherever possible is high on most people’s agendas these days. With the world economy in the dire state that it is, saving money wherever possible is absolutely necessary. The cost of living is on the up across much of Europe and the United States and one commodity that has skyrocketed in price over [...]
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Chrome wheels can give a car a classy sleek appearance. Chrome wheels are not, however exempt from damage. When chrome wheels are damaged they may be repaired through do it yourself projects or acquiring the services of a professional. A chrome repair kit will help to carry out do it yourself projects. Chrome repair kits [...]
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When you see campervans that are available to buy, it is difficult not to feel tempted. There’s something about the campervan, maybe it’s the freedom or adventure, that appeals to so many of us. With the new VW Doubleback set to revolutionise the campervan, we thought we’d have a look at the history of this [...]
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In October 2011 the transport secretary, Philip Hammond, announced plans at the Conservative conference for a consultation to take place on motorway speed limits. The consultation will look at raising the current maximum speed limit on motorways, from the current 70mph to a higher limit of 80mph. Although it may be a popular proposal with [...]
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When the time arrives for you to book the car in for a service, there will undoubtedly be that little voice in the back of your head asking “how much is this going to cost me”? Servicing the car can be a real hassle if you don’t know what to look out for both financially [...]
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When renting a car, it isn’t uncommon for drivers to dismiss the sales pitch for collision damage waivers and similar insurance products. Part of it is the unseemly nature of a sales pitch, and how it almost always feels like you are being sold something you don’t need. The second part of is the transient [...]
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We all depend on our cars to get us to work, for shopping and traveling, and for transportation to family events and parties. To keep our cars on the road providing dependable service, we need to take care of them. Gone are the days when we could do most of our cars’ annual maintenance – [...]
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The Kelley Blue Book is one of the most reliable and trusted guides for car quotations in the current auto industry. It has become synonymous with authentic evaluations and comprehensive pricing and information and people enthusiastic about cars usually refer this book for tips and guidance. The book was first published in 1926 by Les [...]
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There is nothing that we British like to talk about as much as the weather. Whilst people in other countries may be bemused by this as we rarely have extremes, the reality is that our weather is very changeable and it is often not possible to tell from one day to the next what the [...]
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It’s fair to say that driving in this day and age can prove to be fairly hectic in most environments; roads, motorways and freeways become overcrowded and congested daily as busy commuters speed to and from their destinations in a commonly disorderly fashion. Rushing and driving without due care and attention is a mistake with [...]
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Car accidents are events that should be avoided at all cost. Even a minor fender-bender can be a headache for all involved. Major car accidents can be downright tragic. Only increased driver awareness and education can reduce the number of car crashes. Red light cameras are not going to be a savior.
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Smooth fender lines, chrome grills, posh vintage interiors, the angry sound of the motor grumbling…these components of a classic vehicle keep consumers craving more. The fascination with classic cars has never ceased; the engineering and aesthetic beauty is like sweet nectar to collectors. Nostalgia may also play a role in their interest, as car designers [...]
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Learning to drive is quite an experience, as most old drivers can recount. The eagerness with which most young people approach driving can be a bit scary because they view it as more a hobby than a serious undertaking. This is because, the appeal that driving a set of new or old wheels has for [...]
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A recent study conducted by Ledger Marketing in Canada surveyed drivers regarding their “Distracted Driving” habits on the road. Though 19% claimed that they were “Perfect Drivers,” committing none of the driving infractions listed on the survey, further examination showed that they, too, were guilty of some of the same poor driving behaviors.
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