Sunday, May 18, 2008 

Fast Cars The American Muscle

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In the 1960s there was a class of cars introduced to the world known as muscle cars. These cars were sleek and sporty and contained a powerful engine. Most of these cars boasted a V8 engine which was geared for speed. As these cars were produced the manufacturers were in stiff competition with each other. As each manufacturer tried to out do the other, we were led into an era of some of the fastest cars of our time. With no thought to gas and fuel efficiency, Americans seemed to be having the time of their lives. Their cars were fast and eye-catching, both on the road and on the race track. Racing stripes and flashy decals made a statement about both the car and the driver. It seemed the flashier the car the more desirable.

At a time when the luxury automobile was the king of the road for the married set, the younger crowd wanted something smaller, faster, and sportier. The Shelby Mustang and the 440 Roadrunner are two of the fast cars which were built to satisfy the desire for high performance and speed. There were many more fast cars to come. Camaros, Chargers, GTOs, and Firebirds all tried to pack as much punch under the hood as was possible. Corvettes offered speed and sleek style, but they also had a high price tag. Most of the other high performance cars offered a price that was affordable to the average working class people.

The Fuel Effect

During the 1960s and 70s auto manufacturers were riding high on a wave of speed and performance. Then we entered an era where we were told gas was in short supply and we were destroying the ozone with our extravagant auto emissions. We reluctantly let go of our fast and sporty cars and took to the streets with a V6 and even a V4. Gas mileage and cheaper insurance costs forced the fast cars onto the race track and off the roadways.

The desire for speed will be with us always. We will probably never again see a time when speed and high performance engines are sold for the every day street car but we can get a glimpse of these cars at the raceway or at vintage car shows. The baby boomers were around to see these cars at their inception and they still carry a torch for them today. Many will spend a small fortune to restore one of these original fast cars back to their former splendor.

Gavin Drake is a self confessed "Petrol Head" and loves fast cars. He races in a number of championships in the U.K and runs http://www.fastcarsinfo.com where fellow petrol heads can come chat, share photo's and catch up on the latest automotive news.

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Toyoto Becomes Number One Car Company; Thanks General Motors

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Thank you so much for making Toyota number one, the chairman of Toyota, Fujio Cho, said to Richard Wagoner, the CEO of General Motors, and leaned across the conference table to shake his hand.

Think nothing of it, Mr. Wagoner replied, obliging the Japanese exec. The credit belongs entirely to you and your quality-obsessed company.

No, no, the Japanese CEO insisted. We could never have done it without your reliable incompetence.

On the contrary, sir, the GM CEO replied, eyeing the other American and Japanese executives arrayed around the conference table, the credit is entirely due to your astonishing competence. After all, you and your company have figured out how to make cars people actually want to buy form and function, attractively combined.

Yes, I think thats true, the CEO of Toyota conceded.

And youve figured out how to make cars that are legendarily reliable, Wagoner went on.

Yes, I must also agree with that.

Then how is it possible that you are thanking me for helping to make you number one? Mr. Wagoner wanted to know. I do not deserve any of the credit whatsoever!

But, dont you see, Mr. Wagoner? We owe our success to the fact that you have not quite figured out how to make cars that people actually want to buy!

Were working on it, the CEO of GM replied.

And have you figured out how to make legendarily reliable cars?

Were also working on that.

May I ask if you have been successful at either endeavor?

I said were working on getting there.

But, Mr. Wagoner, how is it possible that after all these years of making cars you are still working on two such important objectives? Of course, I am not referring to you and your highly competent current executives, but only to your predecessors, and I am sure you will do much better.

Thank you. Ill tell you why we're having a difficulty or two. Your company came along, Mr. Cho, and set the bar higher than it was.

We did?

I insist. Much higher.

And how were we able to set it higher?

You tell me.

Because you set it so wonderfully low.

We did?

What other explanation can there be, Mr. Wagoner? And now you are struggling to catch up, which, if I may be frank, is another way of saying you have failed to do so."

"But "

" I beg your forgiveness, my distinguished friend, but if that isnt incompetence, I dont know what is. Of course, as I said, not your incompetence, only that of your predecessors. Yet, if I may be so bold, please, accept my gratitude.

Tom Attea, humorist and creator of http://NewsLaugh.com, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway. Critics have called his writing "delightfully funny," "witty," with "good, genuine laughs" and "great humor and ebullience."

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The Importance of a Cars Gas Mileage

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This article is for people who dont know a lot about cars. Car gas mileage seems to be a rather strange and insignificant concept, one that at least causes some confusion. Many people don't fully comprehend how truly important gas mileage truly is. They feel as though car gas mileage has nothing to do with them, it has no real meaning, other than some formualic calculation that some like to conjure up.

But this is not the case and I soon came to discover that when I decided to buy a used car. Measuring the cars gas mileage is very important for owners of new cars, as well as for those having bought a used one. The mileage shows how many miles the car has actually traveled. Every car has a certain degree of durability on the roads.

You have to strictly measure the mileage so that you know exactly how to drive it, when it is appropriate to sell and at what price. The exact condition of the car is shown on its mileage, so you have to strictly calculate it so that you know where are you standing. No-one can be sure that their car wont break up in the middle of a deserted road at two oclock in the morning. If it happens, there should be posed the question WHY you havent calculated this at time.

Calculating cars gas mileage is not a matter of technical or mechanical ability. It is a matter of sheer rationality. You have to know how many kilometers your car has run, so that you are prepared if the worst comes to the worst. Perhaps it is best to keep a strict note of every time you go to a gas pump. You have to know and write down the date, the cars mileage, and the amount of gas you have pumped up into the tank. The proportion between the mileage and the amount of gas shows you how much gas your car uses for one kilometer.

This is important, and you always have to know it before buying a used car. Perhaps you will come upon a greedy car, which takes a lot of gas to make a certain track. This is sure to wear your budget thin. There are reports for all kinds of cars on such sites as epa.gov, which show you precisely the cars gas mileage. You should definitely consult them and calculate the exact figures before attempting to buy either a new car or a used one.

Another important thing is that cars gas mileage can be important indicator if there are gas price increases. For example, if you are travelling from Texas to Washington, and you see that prices for gas are different, you may well calculate what sum shall you need to get there. If the prices are higher, and you car consumes a lot of gas, perhaps you will be deep in the red before you get to your destination.

Measuring the cars gas mileage gives you another advantage, which is hard to acquire elsewhere. It helps you bring your confidence that you can control all the money that you sepnd on your car. Being a driver doesnt only mean that you go into your car and drive to where you wanna go. It means a totally changed attitude towards the world. You browse the whole vehicle industry before you buy a car.

You understand the car parts and learn to dismount them. You start calculating the money you will need for your car. Measuring cars gas mileage is escpecially useful for careless teenagers, who have just procured a license. It teaches the young drivers some very important things about the global economic cell we are all put to live into.

Morgan Hamilton offers expert advice and great tips regarding all aspects concerning cars. Learn more at http://www.carsanddrivinginfo.com/cars--driving-information/cars--driving/the-importance-of-a-cars-gas-mileage.html

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