The Humble Beginnings of an Off Road Vehicle
The SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) has a long standing presence in our society. When thinking of this type of transportation, many different brands and models may come to mind. But going back to the humble beginnings of the first off road vehicle, one word sums up what started the SUV craze: JEEP. Iconic in the automotive industry, Jeep is the original off road vehicle. Jeep gets its roots because of its debut as a light weight, 4 wheel drive vehicle for the US Army during World War II. The prototype was built in just 7 weeks after a call from the US Army to all automotive makers. The Army needed something quickly - a vehicle that was light weight, could run on all terrain, was fast and could carry more than what a motorcycle could. Once introduced, the soldiers were smitten. It's no wonder that Jeep gained popularity. Never had a motor vehicle been able to "off road" such as the Jeep. After several prototypes and modifications, it was a huge hit, spark...
Posted : March 08, 2009 | 
Comments : 0 | 
Off Road Tires
Adventure sports are very popular and boast of a huge fan following worldwide. The adrenaline rush and extreme sporting action is not something everyone would opt for thus watching the sport becomes the next best option. Apart from their skills, competitors are highly dependant upon their vehicles, components, and tires. Off road tires have all terrain treads and can easily maintain balance on uneven surfaces. Off road tires are not suitable for regular paved roads and are used for motor cross seasons, all-terrain races, and sand rail competitions. Off road races could involve bicycles, motorbikes, or motor vehicles. Competitors could be required to traverse paths that are sandy, all terrain landscapes, dirty and mountainous. It is obvious that regular tires would cease to perform on such terrain and hence the use of off road tires is advocated. It is advisable not to use off road tires for regular use as they are designed especially for off road activities....Posted : March 08, 2009 | Comments : 0 | Best Hybrid SUV's
The market for the best hybrid sports utility vehicles (SUVs) has been experiencing a steady expansion over the last few years. The reasons are not at all complex to comprehend. The best hybrid SUVS have all the good attributes of the traditional SUVs plus some additional advantages. Like all good SUVs, the hybrid variety also looks trendy and has the ruggedness to withstand continuous use on rough and tough terrains, but these have lower emission levels and better aerodynamic properties than the traditional ones. The only aspect that prevents them from making the traditional SUVs obsolete is the cost. Therefore, what exactly are hybrid SUVs and how do they differ from traditional SUVs. The main difference is in the engine. Like traditional SUVs, these also contain an internal combustion engine. The engines burn fossil fuels such as petrol, diesel, and gas to create energy to set the vehicle in motion. Up to this point, there is not much difference between t...Posted : March 08, 2009 | Comments : 0 | SUV Car Covers
No matter how tough a car looks, it too needs a cover to protect it. True, SUVs look really tough and strong, but to retain their looks, it needs a good car cover that can protect it from climatic extremes and other harmful influences. Different companies provide car covers in various designs and materials especially suited for SUVs. SUV car covers, like any other car covers, can be either ready-made or custom-made. Universal covers come in shapes and designs made to suit all vehicles. Custom-made SUV car covers are tailored and designed according to the measurements of a specific car and are preferred over universal ones. Car Cover World, Auto Anything, Mats-n-Covers, Car Stuff, Car Covers-Car Bras, 1A Auto, T.J. Cars Custom Car Covers, Buy Automotive, Car Accessories, J.C. Whitney, Car Bytes, Eastwood, Exotic Wood Dash and Metro Parts Markets are some companies that provide good-quality SUV car covers. Offering both universal and custom-mad...Posted : March 08, 2009 | Comments : 0 | Big Rims - The Best SUV and Truck Wheels
Ever rolled around in a late model SUV? I'm sure you felt like a king whether you were the driver or just a passenger in the seat kicking back. Nothing really beats the feeling of cruising the urban blocks in these road warriors. If you're the owner of an SUV and want to raise the bar a little then it's time to think about picking up some new vehicle rims to put on your baby. But before you rush out there and buy your wheels you're going to want to do a few things. Set Up Your Spending Limit And Stick To ItSUVs aren't usually the cheapest automobiles you'll find at your local car dealership. Along with their high price tag, comes the expense of any accessories related to them. Yes, I'm sure you can guess that SUV rims tend to be pretty expensive - at least for good quality ones. Something you'll definitely want to set up from the beginning is a spending budget. We've all been in the situation of getting excited when in purchase mode and then t...
Posted : March 08, 2009 | Comments : 0 | 
The Humble Beginnings of an Off Road Vehicle...Off Road Tires...Best Hybrid SUV's...SUV Car Covers...Big Rims - The Best SUV and Truck Wheels...Mercedes Benz M-Class - An Amazing SUV in Its Cl...Cars With Good SUV Gas Mileage...Enjoying The BMW X5...Jeep Cherokee...New SUV's Coming in 2009...Chevy Equinox and Land Rover Freelander...Hummer is an Excellent Brand...Hummer, Jeep, Land Rover - Mahindra...Geneva Motor Show Preview: BMW ActiveHy...
Published:Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:25:19 GMT
Weve already seen two hybrids from BMW: the 2010 ActiveHybrid X6 sport activity vehicle and 2010 ActiveHybrid 7 full-size sedan. Now BMWs third hybrid model, which it has hinted a......
Elderly man fine despite serious wreck ...
Published:Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:37:48 GMT
GERALDINE, AL (WAFF) - An 80-year-old man is going to be just fine after his vehicle struck a truck on the highway in Geraldine before skidding off the road hitting three others i......
Man dies in collision with TxDOT mainte...
Published:Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:04:23 GMT
A 56-year-old man is dead after his high-performance sports car slammed into a stationary road maintenance vehicle parked off of the roadway.......
RCMP nabbing drunk drivers (Portage Dai...
Published:Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:07:13 GMT
This past week saw members of the Portage la Prairie RCMP detachment take a number of impaired drivers off of the road. On Feb. 19, at about 7 p.m., Portage RCMP responded to a co......
POLICE BLOTTER (The Beacon)...
Published:Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:07:51 GMT
Lambertville police reported: — Gregory Helfrich, 27, of Langhorne, Pa., has been charged with possession of a hypodermic needle for CDS use, possession of drug paraphernalia, d......
Connecticuts Technical High School Buse...
Published:Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:17:44 GMT
Nearly 60 percent of the school buses that carry students at state technical high schools had safety violations last year serious enough for inspectors to order them off the road,......
