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This coming April 13th of this current year, the world will then know and be introduced to the new Volvo C70. This new vehicle will roll off to the streets using the very same platform that the Volvo S40 uses. Behind the designs and style that this vehicle holds are some people who have worked hard and burned the midnight candle to make this car quite a remarkable one. The design was done by John Kinsey. The building and manufacturing was done by Pininfarina.

The Volvo C70 comes featuring a three piece metal hardtop that is retractable. This has been the replacement for the traditional soft convertible top. In less than thirty seconds, this metal hardtop could be lowered or raised. There is no need to do the folding or the setting up manually. With just a push of a button, everything is folded down or set up neatly. However, unlike previous versions of this model from Volvo, a coupe would not be offered for this one.

This new one that would be coming out soon enough is considered to be the second generation of the Volvo C70s. For the first time in Volvo C70’s history, this vehicle will be using atmospheric gasoline engines. Although diesel engines with variable geometry turbine and common rail direct injections would also be used as well.

Going back to the first generation of the Volvo C70, this vehicle then was made available with both low pressure and high pressure turbocharged engines that held five cylinders. These engines went to work with manual and automatic transmission. This type of system to get power from was a breakthrough design for Peter Horbury. Then, it was engineered and manufactured by Tom Walkinshaw Racing. However, many people say that this engine was more or less visually based on the Volvo 850’s engine and power source.

The Volvo C70 was actually built in a manufacturing plant and assembly line in Uddevala, Sweden. Volvo claims that this vehicle has actually had had more human involvement in its assembly if compared to the other 70-series cars and vehicles that the brand has constructed. This is possibly so for the Volvo C70 is actually the very first modern convertible that Volvo took a chance at producing.

When the topic dwells on keeping the Volvo C70 in perfect condition and in tiptop shape, Volvo Parts and Used Volvo Parts holds a collection of Volvo C70 parts, Volvo V90 parts, Volvo V70 parts, Volvo S80 parts and many other Volvo parts.

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As a former news correspondents for an auto-related websites, Kevin has gathered extensive knowledge and experience in the automotive industry. This 34 year old father of three from Pennsylvania is a genuine car lover.

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Installing a quality tonneau cover on your pick up truck is a great idea that can only enhance your truck’s look and value. You can shell out a little bit of money and get a cover that looks no better than a tarp or you can pay a lot of money and get a tonneau cover that really makes a statement. In the middle area — where most consumers shop — you can find more than a few sensibly priced designs that are sturdy, long lasting, and eye-catching. Some covers look cut-rate — and they are, while others look costly — but they really are not. For the most part you will pay less for a soft-top tonneau cover than for a hard-top cover, therefore it becomes a matter of personal taste as to which cover you select.

Simple to maintain The way you wash your truck is the way you will clean your tonneau cover: just be careful not to use a car tire or dashboard cleaning agent on it. Simply follow the manufacturer’s recommendation on how best to maintain your cover. Most any auto supply retailer should stock products expressly developed for maintaining a tonneau cover.

Secure for your stuff If you regularly carry valuable merchandise in your truck bed, consider purchasing a locking, hard shell tonneau cover. Covers such as those made by Truxedo or Extang are designed with your security requirements in mind and will keep probing eyes from seeing what is in the back of your truck.

Enhance your truck’s overall value If you keep your truck looking and running its best, a premium tonneau cover will only boost your truck’s value. When it comes time to sell you truck, you should be able to command a better selling price.

Save on gas Today’s high gas prices mean you must think of innovative ways to save on fuel consumption. One way you can achieve decent savings — as much as 10-15% — is to have a tonneau cover installed. With a tonneau cover in place, wind drag is significantly reduced: the less drag on your truck, the better your fuel economy will be.

Most tonneau covers come with a one year limited warranty which should be sufficient for you. A reputable online auto parts wholesaler can give you detailed information about the various product offerings, care and maintenance instructions, prices, shipping and handling information, and more.

Copyright 2006 - Matt Keegan is The Auto Writer who covers topics from auto parts to new models. Get your truck tonneau cover online and have it shipped directly to you address. Shop the Overnight Auto Parts store for the best selection at discounted prices.

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Do you find yourself avoiding your beloved shiny Mercedes, because it has gotten a little cranky over time? Have you noticed performance issues creeping into your Mercedes?

Even the classy and reliable workhorse, your Mercedes, needs to be serviced at regular intervals. If you have noticed that your Mercedes struts and shocks just don’t cushion your ride anymore, then maybe, it’s time to replace them.

After a few years of driving your Mercedes, if you have begun to notice your radiator flakes apart, when touched, then don’t be surprised when your radiator fails without warning, leaving you stranded in the middle of nowhere. RADIATOR NECK FAILURE is a common problem for the Mercedes radiator manufactured with plastic tanks. Also, if you notice your car overheating, over a longer drive, then your radiator may be clogged, and might need to be replaced.

The following noises mean some of the parts of your Mercedes might need replacement:

A career as a diesel mechanic or diesel service technician offers relatively high incomes. The majority of jobs are located in rather densely populated cities and towns where bus lines, trucking companies and other fleet owners have large corporations, although positions are available in all areas of the US. Many trade schools have close relations with companies in their field, and can provide valuable assistance in finding that first job.

Without giving up current employment diesel Mechanic students can train at home via the Internet.

You will be able to repair diesel truck engines, buses and other heavy equipment vehicles once you have certification from an online Diesel Mechanic School. Students are able to learn how to repair diesel fuel and ignition systems, even automotive engines through distance learning. Diesel Mechanics students receive a thorough education in hydromechanical diesel fuel injection, computerized truck and bus systems, emissions, diesel powertrains, truck steering, suspension, brake and transmission systems, electronic technology fundamentals, and advanced diagnostic systems.

Online diesel mechanic courses last from a half-year to two years on the average. After finishing the studies, the students obtain certificates, diplomas or degrees as Diesel Mechanics, Diesel Service Technicians, Diesel Truck Service Technicians or Auto-Diesel Mechanic.

If you become a certified diesel mechanic you will have the qualifications to work at an automotive shop that deals with repairs. Many diesel mechanics gain the hands-on experience to allow them to open up their own business after a few years.

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The “Bottom Line” regarding “Whiplash Crash Facts” (accumulated during 2004 - - and including all the previous years) are as follows:

THERE ARE EIGHT SERIOUS AND ABSOLUTE FACTS IMPACTING AND REGARDING THAT WHICH IS TODAY IDENTIFIED AS A “WHIPLASH” INJURY. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1#. The “Threshold” for cervical spine soft tissue injury becomes a reality at 5 MPH.2#. Most injuries occur at speeds below 12 MPH. #3. Crashed cars can often withstand collision speeds of 10 MPH (some even more) without sustaining damage. (THUS: The concept of “No Property Damage - No Cash” has absolutely been invalidated)! #4. A delay in the onset of symptoms has been found to be the “Norm” rather than the “Exception”. #5. Mild traumatic brain injury can be the result of a Whiplash -Type injury. (These symptoms are often referred to as, “Post Concussion Syndrome”). #6. Up to 10% of victims of “Whiplash” become totally disabled ! #7. Of the 31 important whiplash studies since 1956 (19 of them executed since 1990) regarding patients from all vectors of motor vehicle accident collision impacts (be they rear, frontal, or side) it was found that “over 60% of them” needed long-term medical follow-up. #8. In 2003 several million Americans suffered a “Whiplash-Type” injury. This figure flows into the stratosphere each and ever day at an alarming rate of speed!

TIME NEEDED TO RECOVER

Studies have proven that 45% of the victims remained symptomatic at 12 weeks and 25% remained symptomatic at 6 months. The most minor cases needed at least 8 weeks to recover. The time needed to stabilize in the more severe cases took 17 weeks. THUS: The written (and often declared) notion that “Whiplash Injuries Heal In 6 To 8 Weeks” is just not true !

CHILDREN AND THE “WHIPLASH-TYPE” INJURY: Youngsters who have had Whiplash-Type injuries display sleep disturbances and nightmares, difficulties in talking to parents and friends, mood disturbances, poor academic performance and specific fears when it came to impact related play. ANOTHER SERIOUS CONCLUSION: Children who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents are often neglected as having had “Any various types of injury”, when in actuality, they suffer from the same symptoms as adults. As a matter of fact, they’re at a greater risk for damages - - especially when it comes to “WHIPLASH” !

THE FIVE MOST COMMON MYTHS AS APPLIED TO “WHIPLASH”

#1. Low speed impact crashes don’t cause injuries. #2. Injuries heal in 6 to 12 weeks. #3. A patients pre-injury psychological makeup affects recovery.#4. The greater the vehicle damage the greater the occupant injury.#5. An “Accident Re-Constructionist” can predict injury potential. All five of these “Conclusions” have been proved to be totally incorrect !

THREE SOLID “INJURY-CRASH-FACTS” size=2>

#1. Most injuries occur at speeds below 12 MPH.#2. Rear-end impacts of 6 MPH to 12 MPH cause the most injuries. #3. Between 1 and 2 years post-injury, 22% of patient’s conditions have not returned to “Normal”.

NINE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT WHIPLASH “RISK-FACTORS”

#1. DEGENERATIVE DISEASE: Headaches and/or neck injury pain (for whatever reasons) prior to the crash. #2. PRE-EXISTING HEALTH PROBLEMS: These can positively lead to even greater pain. (For example: A solid Arthritis situation will always lead to the severity of the injury and the pain).#3. VEHICLE SIZE: Even if both are about the same size an 8 MPH impact produces two times the force of gravity. If one is greater than the size of another the Gravity-Force becomes monumental! #4. HEADREST POSITION: The injury becomes much worse if it’s too far away. It must be close enough to catch the head in time - - or about 2 inches. (Over 98% of the headrests are more than 2 inches from the head). #5. POSITION OF HEAD AT IMPACT: If not positively straight (it rarely is) all the G Forces are localized to one side of the spine, substantially increasing the severity of injuries. #6. AGE: How old one is plays a crucial role regarding a “Whiplash-Type” of injury. Why? Because as the body becomes older, ligaments become less pliable, muscles are weaker and less flexible plus there’s a decreased range of motion. #7. WOMEN AND CHILDREN: They injure more seriously than men because they have smaller necks. They may also be too close to the steering wheel, airbag and/or are wearing an improper fitting shoulder harness. #8. NON-USE OF: The motor vehicle’s shoulder harness. #9. FAILURE TO WEAR A SEATBELT !

ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR MEDICAL PAYMENTS COVERAGE

YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE “MEDICAL PAYMENTS” COVERAGE: This coverage pays all Medical (and often even funeral expenses) for you, your spouse and even relatives living in your home, and/or others who are injured while operating your motor vehicle.

HERE’S A “BIGGIE” THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE NOT AWARE OF: You and your resident family members may also be covered as pedestrians regarding the payment of your medical bills - - should you have been struck and injured by a motor vehicle.

PLUS: WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR MOTOR VEHICLES “MEDICAL PAYMENTS” COVERAGE - - HERE ARE TWO HUGE FACTS YOU MUST INVESTIGATE: #1. You’re usually paid (regardless of who was at fault for the accident) up to the limit of the coverage you’ve selected. #2. The coverage often extends to expenses incurred - - within he first three years of the accident !

Copyright (c) 2004 By Daniel G. Baldyga

DISCLAIMER: The only purpose of this article THE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT “WHIPLASH-TYPE” INJURY - - AS OF 2004 is to help people understand the motor vehicle accident claim process. Neither Dan Baldyga, Peter Go, nor ARTICLECITY.COM make any guarantee of any kind whatsoever; NOR do they purport to engage in rendering any professional or legal service; NOR to substitute for a lawyer, an insurance adjuster, claims consultant or the like. Whenever such help is desired it is THE INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBILITY to obtain such services.

All of the information necessary for you to deal with and handle the above issues are spelled out within the contents of Dan Baldyga’s third “How To” Insurance Claim Book AUTO ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE CLAIM (How To Evaluate And Settle Your Loss) found on the internet at http://www.caraccidentclaims.com or http://www.autoaccidentclaims.com. This book also contains BASE (The Baldyga Auto Accident Settlement Evaluation Formula). THE BASE FORMULA will tell you exactly how many dollars the “Pain and Suffering” you endured because of your accident - - are worth!

About The Author

Dan Baldyga is now retired and spends his time writing articles to assist those who are involved in motor vehicle accident claims so the won’t be take advantage of: dbpaw@comcast.net.

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If you live in North America, you likely are now very familiar with the Hyundai line of vehicles. Back in 1986, the first Hyundai was introduced to the market - an Excel - and the company’s line up has changed dramatically since that time. Hyundai produces much more than cars; in fact, by the end of the last century Hyundai became one of the largest companies in the world. Let’s take a look at this Korean based multinational corporation and the company behind Hyundai vehicles.

It was back in 1946, just one year removed from Imperial Japan’s occupation of the Korean peninsula, that a new company was birthed in what is now known as South Korea. Hyundai Motor Industrial Company was founded by Chung Ju-yung, a child of northern Korean peasant farmers, and in 1947 Ju-yung launched a second company, Hyundai Civil Industries. Self educated, Ju-yung transformed the entire Korean economy with the tight control he exerted over his Hyundai companies.

The first Hyundai business was tasked with building automobiles while the second Hyundai company concentrated on construction. Indeed, much of modern South Korea’s infrastructure was built by Hyundai in the period after the cessation of the Korean War in 1953 and on through the 1970s. Dams, an expressway, a shipbuilding yard, and a nuclear power plant were all built by Hyundai Civil Industries, while Hyundai Motors produced cars made primarily from Japanese components. Hyundai’s influence stretched far beyond the Korean peninsula as the company won contracts to build an expressway in Thailand and a major port in Saudi Arabia. Clearly, Hyundai dominated the Korean market and quickly became a major player on the international scene.

By the 1970s Hyundai began to build vessels as well as shipyards and by 1986 Hyundai produced its first vehicle made entirely from Korean components. From the 1980s forward Hyundai added additional specialties including the building of semiconductors and magnetic levitation trains.

All hasn’t been glossy for the company, however. Decades of labor problems culminating in new employee safety standards put in place from the 1990s on, tempered the Hyundai mystique. Indeed, up to that time the company was cited for having the worst safety standards of any corporation in the industrialized world.

Cars were another source of problems for what became known as the Hyundai Group. Although now manufacturing their own vehicles, the quality of Hyundai vehicles for the first decade was considered by automobile experts to be sub-par. Today, Hyundai vehicles and Hyundai parts are, for the most part, slightly above average in quality compared to the industry as a whole.

With Chung Ju-yung’s death in 2001, Hyundai was divided up into three separate companies: Hyundai Heavy Industries, the Hyundai Motor Group, and Hyundai Engineering and Construction. Today, all three Hyundai companies continue to compete successfully in the global marketplace thanks to the vision of a peasant farmer.

Copyright 2005 — Matt Keegan is a contributing writer for the Auto Parts Warehouse, a wholesaler of discount Hyundai parts and Hyundai accessories.

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A lot of people don’t realize how important it is to get the Vehicle History Report on the used car you’re about to buy. When fact is, it’s an essential, the key to a good used car. Many internet companies offer the service of running a report on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to reveal a car’s possibly checkered past or if the car you’re about to buy is a stolen car. The VIN is a 17 digits number that you can find on a plate on the dashboard by looking through the windshield. If you’re buying a used car, it’s very important that you get the car’s history report as well as having it checked by your private mechanic. Why do you still need to hire a mechanic? Because the VIN didn’t become a standard unit on vehicles until 1981 so you can’t get a report on used cars made before then. Also some municipalities don’t supply accident report data and some accidents below $1,000 are not reported.

If you’re selling your car, you can buy the report and show it to the potential buyers as well. This will show the buyers there isn’t some kind of damage that they weren’t aware of. This honest gesture would leave a good impression on the buyers that you’re not trying to hide anything from them.

If you are looking to buy a car, I advise you to do your homework. Don’t forget to check out our
Tips & Auto Value Quotes Review section. We have the best car buying tips.

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The next generation of fuel cell technology was unveiled at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show by DaimlerChrysler, the pioneer of fuel cell drive. Sports tourers are now the new members of the family of fuel cell vehicles with the Mercedes Benz B-Class sporting the enw F-Cell. This F-Cell’s unique sandwich concept developed by Mercedes Benz is perfect for this type of drive unit.

The fuel cell’s emission free operation is congruous with sporty, dynamic driving. the technical data proves this fact: the high-torque electric motor will develop more than 100 kW — 35 kW more power than its predecessor generation. And because the fuel cell reduces fuel consumption and further enhances storage capacity, the operating range has now been increased to almost 250 miles (400 km). Also, component reliability and longevity has been enhanced.

“With this car, we are continuing our highly successful practical tests on an even larger scale,” said Dr. Thomas Weber, member of DaimlerChrysler’s Board of Management with responsibility for Research and Technology and for the development of the Mercedes Car Group.

Since 1990, DaimlerChrysler engineers and researchers have been working on the automotive application of the fuel cell technology. The first fuel cell vehicle, the NECAR 1 was introduced in 1994. More than 20 other research vehicles and prototypes have since been presented. The performance and reliability have been steadily enhanced while the size and weight of the drive system have been reduced. This new Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell is another significant milestone along the road to market maturity for the fuel cell.

In 2003, DaimlerChrysler launched the world’s most extensive series practical tests for the fuel cell in cars, vans and regular service buses. There are now more than a hundred fuel cell vehicles that are currently in everyday application. These fuel-cell vehicles provide DaimlerChrysler engineers with vital information for the development of this future oriented technology. This encompasses optimization of the vehicles and their components, the establishment of an infrastructure, and the increased acceptance of hydrogen technology among drivers and passengers.

Elsewhere in the world, fuel cell technology continues to flourish. Since 2003, there have been 30 Mercedes-Benz Citaro buses with fuel cell drive that are now on regular route service in ten major European cities. Three buses are now in operation in Perth, Australia and in Beijing, China. These vehicles must prove their worth in the most varied of climactic conditions. On average, these buses have now covered more than 300,000 miles (500,000 km) and transported more than two million passengers, who have been convinced by the advantages of this quiet, emission-free technology. There are also several fuel cell-powered Sprinter vans that are currently used in delivery operations in Germany and the United States.

Since late 2004, 60 Mercedes-Benz F-Cell’s have been operating in the United States, Germany, Japan, and Singapore. Approximately 190,000 miles (300,000 km) have now been covered in this first test phase under highly diverse conditions and documented with these vehicles. In the long term, the fuel cell provides the best opportunities for securing uncompromisingly environment-friendly mobility for the automobile: the fuel cell runs on either pure hydrogen or hydrogen media, and is thus a genuine zero-emission power unit: electrical energy is released in a chemical reaction between the hydrogen and atmospheric oxygen to drive an electric motor.

Moreover, the fuel cell has an efficiency factor approximately twice that of the internal combustion engine. In order to focus expertise and resources, and to press ahead with the development of the fuel cell, DaimlerChrysler has entered into a strategic alliance with Ford Motor Company and the fuel cell specialist Ballard Power Systems. Partnerships are an important part of fuel cell technology development.

The fuel cell is the key technology for emission-free driving of the future and is the long-term objective of DaimlerChrysler’s five-stage Energy for the Future roadmap. DaimlerChrysler is continuing to optimize the internal combustion engine, since the potential of gasoline and diesel engines has by no means been exhausted. The aim is to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, while at the same time enhancing driving pleasure, power development and comfort. DaimlerChrysler is also committed to optimizing fuel quality worldwide and is supporting the fuel evolution from crude oil to largely CO2-neutral fuels derived from biomass. Hybrid drive is a significant interim solution along the road to emission-free mobility with the fuel cell.

As the pioneer in fuel cell technology, Chrysler continues to innovate and create better and more future-oriented automobiles that are proof of the company’s stamp of excellence in the automotive industry. Fuel cell technology will definitely enhance the entire driving experience and will improve the operation and maintenance of these vehicles. Meanwhile, one of the best ways to maintain the quality of a vehicle is by replacing worn out and outdated parts with new ones. By doing this, a Chrysler auto acquires a new life with excellent quality parts.

These parts are available in many online stores that make shopping easier and faster. One such reliable and reputable online site is Auto Parts Train, one of the leading online auto parts stores to day. Check out some of their Chrysler parts offerings in their easy-to-use and very secure site: http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/CHRYSLER. All Chrysler parts that Parts Train offers is guaranteed excellent quality and very low priced too.

Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.

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