Forbes conducted research to check if Ford’s high-strength aluminum is stronger than steel. Surveys showed that cargo boxes didn’t damage the F-150’s aluminum beds, contrary to Chevrolet’s anti-aluminum campaign. Crash testing has also proved that the aluminum pickup is safest compared to trucks made by Chevrolet and Toyota.
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The connected car is reaching new levels of popularity. We want our data to be secured. Automakers can’t be the only ones responsible for a connected car’s data safety. He is only one player in the big security chain. Suppliers, regulatory bodies, third parties, etc. also needs to provide proper security controls.
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It’s possible to find another car class, makes and models which cost more to insure than sports vehicles. Everything depends on repair costs and replacement parts costs. These factors can notably increase the costs for insurance premiums. You will not always pay more for owning a sports car.
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When fuel prices increase, it makes us think more about efficient usage. One of the marketer’s advertised solutions is fuel-saving devices. It could be a magic magnet that uses an electromagnetic field to align molecules in the fuel or vortex or swirl devices to change the airflow. However, none of these devices have scientific evidence […]
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Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have slowly come into the UK market. Soon, Hyundai and Toyota models will be joined by a third company, Honda. FCEVs produce almost the same amount of water as gas-powered cars. The most common form is water vapour. In the future, both will be more efficient because the amount of […]
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Every myth has a little truth in it. Chevrolet’s new Volt model went viral on social media in 2012. It happened because one of the cars caught on fire. However, an NHTSA investigation didn’t find this car to be riskier than any other gasoline-powered car. There is still a slight risk of the battery being […]
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Nowadays, car batteries will not discharge on a concrete floor. They have a special hard plastic shell that prevents any leakage. Science has improved the case materials from wood to polypropylene. The newest one is a brilliant electrical insulator. Additional improvements have also eliminated electrolyte seepage and migration.
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There’s a popular opinion that when driving, you should have your hands at the position of the 10 and 2, as referring to the hours’ positions on the clock. But it is now better to place your hands at 9 and 3. It gives you similar control possibilities while increasing your safety in case of […]
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We want to remind about not old changes in the smoking law. Wales was the first who banned smoking in a car carrying children. England followed their footsteps on 1st of October, 2015. Scotland could be the next to follow this law. The fine of not obeying the law is £50. The law only works […]
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It is possible that vehicles speedometers have 10% error in overestimation. Law says it’s not allowed to exceed the speed limit. That doesn’t save anyone from being caught with mobile radar. The National Police Chief’s Council suggests police officers keep in mind error of 10% of the speed limit and 2mph for speedometer error. However, […]
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