Trucks Articles

1). 2008 Chery QQ: Sneak Peak! By : Matthew C. Keegan
China’s Chery Automotive Group is getting set to import as many as five vehicles into the US starting in the summer of 2007. These 2008 models are reportedly going to be cheaper than competing models in their respective classes, undercutting some models by as much as $10,000 per car. I have been doing a little investigating and have learned more about the Chery QQ, the three door compact that will retail for just $6995.
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2). Kenworth K104. A Heavy Duty Cab Over By : Kerry Plowright
With its familiar red and white KW badge, Kenworth has always been a name synonymous with heavy duty trucking in Australia.
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3). What Are The Pros And Cons Of Diesel And Gas Engines By : Gregg Hall
Diesel is often thought of as smelly and noisy. Many think that the only place for diesel is in a tractor or a semi. There are many other vehicles that are diesel powered however. A person must determine what their needs are.
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4). Degreaser: One Powerful Solution By : James Monahan
A degreaser is very effective in removing stubborn stains that has already penetrated within the fabric.
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5). Why You Should Hire An ASE Certified Mechanic By : James C
How do you go about choosing an auto mechanic? Do you look for one that's close to you? Do you just open the yellow pages and see who has the biggest ad? If that's how you choose a mechanic, you may be in for a big surprise when you get your car or truck back. The most important thing to look for when you hire an auto mechanic is an ASE certification.
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6). The Rapid Motor Vehicle Company And Max Grabowski By : J Shipper
The Rapid Motor Vehicle Company was started in 1902 by Max Grabowski. It was the manufacturer of some of the earliest trucks and was purchased in 1909 by GM. In 1912 the name GMC was first used at the New York Auto Show and in 1996 the suffix Truck was dropped. What most people don't know is that GMC also makes cars. In 1902 Max Grabowski founded a company called the "Rapid Motor Vehicle Company", which developed some of the earliest commercial trucks ever designed.
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7). How Safe Are Your Truck Batteries By : MITCHELL HAMPSON
Truck batteries are a type of lead-acid battery which powers not just trucks but the majority of automotive equipment such as cars, wheelchairs, tractors, and motorcycles. These type of batteries are shaped similar to a rectangle and have sulfuric acid in them which if exposed to the skin burns it on contact.
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8). How To Buy Your Dream Car And Avoid Car Dealers' Dirty Tricks By : Amit
How to buy a new Car Buying a car is usually our second biggest investment after our home purchase and most of us will do it more than once in our life. There is something emotional about cars, it represents our taste and style, our economic status and our character. Some women even claim that a car is a man’s extension of his reproductive organ. One the other hand (the good hand) there are women out there that might express their exhibitionism and extravagance by choosing to drive a red flashy car for the whole world to notice them.
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9). How To Insure Your Classic Car By : James C
If you own a classic car, you already know that they can be difficult to insure. You have things to consider that are unique to classic vehicles. Here are some things to consider when choosing an insurer for your classic vehicle. How will you be using your antique or classic vehicle? You should get coverage for how you use your vehicle. If you are not driving your vehicle daily, why pay for it.
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10). Understanding The Terms When You Compare Car Insurance Prices By : Jim Johnson
If you don't understand the terms that are used by car insurance companies when you make an auto insurance comparison, you may wind up spending more than you need to or even worse, not getting the coverage that you really need.
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11). Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles - The Next Step In Hybrid Evolution By : Dale Classic
Hybrid vehicles are selling like hot cakes and everyone is wondering where this will lead. Will hybrid technology evolve as fast as computers did, so that every 18 months the latest model is twice as efficient as the old model? Unlike computer evolution, there is a road map of sorts for the journey ahead for hybrid car and truck owners. The current hybrids available from Toyota, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda and others are designated HEV vehicles, which stands for “Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
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12). Advantage Of Disc Brakes By : Elli Potrelli
Whether you drive a Mercedes, a motorbike or a pickup truck, you probably have disc brakes on your vehicle. And even though you probably never think about their function, they are the single most important function on your vehicle. Though there are several types of motor brakes, the drum and the disk, the disk brakes are more commonly used. Disc brakes are far better than drum brakes because of their powerful stopping ability.
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13). Techie Truckers By : Mike Dobson
Not only do truckers drive on the open roads but they also travel down the information super highway! Technology gives truckers a big boost in many areas and has made life a lot easier or at least more tolerable when they are away from home. Trucking software makes all the bookkeeping and paperwork easier to handle and stay organized. Laptop computers help with keeping in touch with family, friends and even the trucking company they work for.
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14). Isuzu Trucks. Good Oneowners In The Small To Medium Size Market By : Kerry Plowright
Isuzu trucks have been running up and down the highways of Australia for many years and have long had a reputation for being reliable workhorses.
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15). Never Argue With A Big Truck By : John Myre
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 5,000 people die annually in crashes involving large trucks. In collisions between large trucks and cars, 98% of people killed were in the car. This article provides tips to safely manage your encounters with these behemoths:
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16). Get Your Speciality License Plate By : MITCHELL HAMPSON
Specialty license plates are one of the hottest items at the present in countless areas around the nation, and it is not so difficult to perceive why. Think about it. Whatever model your vehicle is, any other driver on the highway has, in all probability, seen hundreds if not thousands of the same car in his or her lifetime.
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17). High Fuel Cost And What It Means To Our Everyday Lives By : Jerry Christopher
According to our recent poll, the rising cost of fuel has caused many families and individuals to restrain from driving habits that we've been so accustomed to. Before the fuel cost skyrocketed we wouldn't think twice about hopping in our car for a 50 or 60-mile trip, perhaps to a zoo or other recreational area for a leisurely Sunday outing with our families.
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18). How to Find a Good, Clean, Used Car and Pay Less By : Amit
How to buy a Car Buying a car is usually our second biggest investment after our home purchase and most of us will do it more than once in our life. There is something emotional about cars, it represents our taste and style, our economic status and our character. Some women even claim that a car is a man’s extension of his reproductive organ. One the other hand (the good hand :-) there are women out there that might express their exhibitionism and extravagance by choosing to drive a red flashy car for the whole world to notice them.
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19). Renting A Car In The Virgin Islands By : Gregg Hall
Renting a car in the Virgin Islands is recommended for a vacation that will take for several days.
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20). Truck Drivers! Get in Touch with New Technologies on the Road!!! By : Rosario Monge
Working on the road can be a very difficult task. Office jobs offer employees many advantages that most of the time are taken for granted: internet access, phone lines, copy machines, faxes, paper, pens, even the desk!!! After a few days away from home, you find out how difficult the job conditions are over the road and you start to notice those small details.
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21). How Do I Know If I Should Buy Or Lease A Car By : Gregg Hall
There are many important differences to consider when you are deciding whether to get a loan to purchase a car or lease a car from a dealership.
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22). Buying A Car? Do These Things First By : Gregg Hall
Shop around for auto financing before going to the dealer. Get pre-approved for a loan. This is one of the biggest mistakes people make in their haste to buy a new car. Take the time to get pre-approved; you will get a better rate and a better deal.
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23). What You Should Do On A New Car Test Drive By : Jim Johnson
If you have gotten to the test drive portion of the car buying process, you should have already narrowed down your vehicle choices to just a small handful, and now you need to see how each of them actually drives.
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24). Rules Of The Road – CB Style By : Mike Dobson
CB radios are the most prominent way that trucking companies keep in contact with their trucks on the road. Truckers depend on this way of communication not only for their livelihood, but also to pass the time on those lonely roads in the dead of night. However, with CB radios come a few guidelines as well as warnings for usage. At one time, the airwaves were monitored diligently, but as more and more CB users, in trucks and passenger vehicles, hit the roads, that task became near to impossible.
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25). Why green is good for trucks By : Ian Velvet
Today’s modern SUVs were originally based on trucks and with good reasons. Trucks are versatile machines, transporting soil from Home Depot; towing the yacht to the lake; to hauling family members, their belongings, and even a mid-sized car to use for jaunts to the local restaurant after parking the truck at one’s favorite camping spot. So it’s surprising that truck owners have not embraced hybrid technology.
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