Many drivers still have a habit of the “Mom arm” from the pre-seat belt period of trying to protect their passengers. Drivers throw their arm across the passenger seat thinking it will help out. At the end, both sides could only get injured. The driver’s arm or passenger’s face could stay safe just by buckling […]
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Better to keep your car remote away from kids or yourself if you want to use it later. If you press the transmitter more than 256 times, your transmitter and receiver will no longer be synchronised. The car remote will become useless and you will not be able to get in.
We may think that rubber tyres would save us from encountering lightning by insulating the car from the ground. It’s false thinking. The metal roof and metal sides of the vehicle offer protection. In the case of lightning, discharge metal will help conduct striking into the ground, not the tyres.
Sometimes drivers want to take a shortcut and drive in the wrong direction on a one-way road. It is very dangerous behaviour because another driver may not expect anyone to be breaking the rules. It could lead to a ticket or in the worst scenario, a head-on collision. Just a short drive could result in […]
Google carries out the competition with name Lunar XPRIZE with a grand prize of $30 million. The purpose is to invite scientists to invent a Lunar Rover which can run 500 metres on moon surface and broadcast a high-definition live feed. The Audi Lunar Quattro is one of the high technology vehicles in the competition.
Language difference could have a crucial part in sales. General Motors needed to change the model name, Chevrolet Nova in Spanish speaking country. Sales were bad because “nova” in Spanish means “doesn’t go”. After changing a name to Caribe, sales took off.
Driving a large vehicle at high speed in windy weather doesn’t have anymore as big risk to flipping over as in the past. New technologies have helped SUV’s to be safer vehicles. All thanks to electronically moderated all-wheel drive configuration, systems of modern traction control and torque vectoring.
Drivers could get scared from vibrations and noises that come from the engine. One cause of engine vibration is a problem with itself. Second could be a bent axle. A wheel can also cause vibration. Vibration while using brakes could also lead to shakes. The most common cause is a problem with tyres.
Oil pump failure is one of the rarest car problems you can face. However, failure could cause significant problems with an engine’s performance. The sign to look for is on the dashboard. An engine indicator alert could also mean a problem with an oil pump. Pay additional attention to low oil pressure, increased engine operating […]
Sometimes, we can’t remember on which side of the car is the gas tank. Manufacturers in newer models have designed an answer for drivers. It’s a triangle or arrow next to the gas pump icon on the fuel indicator. The triangle will show the side on which to pull up to the pump.