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17 Mar

Flying Cars?

Something that has just come to our attention is the existence of flying cars. These are vehicles that are capable of doubling up as a normal car, capable of driving on the roads, and as a flying vehicle. There are a number of models that offer you this capability. Many have been produced by highly reputable designers and engineers for a slick image and high performance, but the original design of this type of car consisted of a fairly normal looking “mini” type. With this car, you could drive around like normal, without anyone being then wiser about what it could do, but if you wanted to go on a flight too then you would have to cart around your wings like a trailer behind your vehicle. These could then...
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16 Feb

The Impact of The Volkswagen Scandal on Sales

In case you missed it, Volkswagen was caught out on their misrepresentation of pollution figures for their diesel vehicles. Basically, they made sure that the emissions test that regulatory bodies and mechanics conduct on a regular basis are misrepresentative of the emissions released during driving. When this scandal first hit the news stands, people were understandably upset that their “clean” vehicles were actually very bad for the environment. Many people chose to boycott Volkswagen as a result, and this had a knock on effect on the sales of Volkswagen vehicles. Figures show that in the month following the break of the news, sales of Volkswagen vehicles dropped by a massive 20%. This drop in sales as well as the costs of recalling vehicles and conducting repairs is likely to have...
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22 Dec

What Sets a Tesla Car Battery Apart from Others?

Tesla motors, most would agree, produce the best electric cars. Their batteries are able to outlast and outperform other car batteries in virtually every way. The reason behind this is the intellectual property of Tesla Motors and as such is a closely guarded secret, but we can still see the results of how a Tesla battery outperforms its competitors. Tesla batteries, used for homes and cars, have been shown to outperform in virtually all KPI’s. They can store greater amounts of energy within the same amount of space, and release it with lower losses of energy too. What this means for vehicles using Tesla motors is that they will be able to travel farther and longer than all of its competitors, which for many people is the chief reason why...
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25 Jun

Facts About Car Leasing

If you need a car to drive but do not have the budget to make a large down payment, then you may consider getting a UK car leasing. Simply put, car leasing means “renting” a vehicle from a leasing company. Instead of making one large payment to buy a car, leasing gives you the option to pay small monthly installments as you get to drive the leased car. In this article, we discuss important facts that you should know about car leasing. Types of Car Lease  You can make a choice between a closed-end lease and an open-end lease. The first option enables you to return the car at the end of the lease term and simply walk away. Nevertheless, you should be able to comply with the terms of...
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30 Jun

Bridgestone – Cutting Edge Manufacturers

The Bridgestone Corporation is a multinational tyre manufacturing company founded in Japan in 1931. Bridgestone was one of the very first companies to forego technology from Europe and North America, solely relying on the technology in Japan to manufacture their tyres. They were one of the early pioneers of the rayon cord tyres in the early 1950’s and after sales figures soared to over 10 billion Yen, they were undoubtedly the largest tyre manufacturing company is Asia. The Firestone purchase In 1988 Bridgestone purchased another leading tyre manufacturing company, Firestone. The acquisition of the American company transformed Bridgestone into one of the largest tyre manufacturers in the world. This purchase gave Bridgestone access to a number of manufacturing sites across North America, Europe, Central and South America, making their team...
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