I recently discovered "How a Car Works." I love this site. It's a beautiful illustrated guide to... wait for it... how a car works. The site boasts 287 articles and 2232 illustrations. The illustrations are beautiful and the explanations are crystal clear. For example, to the left we have an illustration of the compression stroke of an engine. The authors have also created an … [Read more...] about How a Car Works
Archives for July 2015
The Brave New World of Automotive Software
As cars become increasingly computerized, they become increasingly reliant on software, and as a result, more vulnerable to software problems. For example, in May 2014, Ford recalled nearly 700,000 vehicles to perform transmission and airbag software updates and then, in July 2015, recalled 432000 vehicles for software problems. Software bugs are now one of the most common … [Read more...] about The Brave New World of Automotive Software
Amazing Reasons Your Next Car Should be a Used One
When it comes time for you to buy a car you’re going to have to decide whether to buy used or new. Like most people, you need to choose a used car. It makes much more sense for you to do this. For one thing, it’s going to cost much less than buying new, and money is tight these days. If you need further convincing then here are some amazing reasons why you should buy a used … [Read more...] about Amazing Reasons Your Next Car Should be a Used One
6 Reasons You’ll Want To Think About Getting A Mercedes-Benz
The family car is all well and good. Don’t you want a little more out of your driving sometimes? Of course, you do. You want a little more passion in your driving experience. You want a Mercedes-Benz. Automotive perfection. Why is it so stylish though? How can you get one? Those questions are about to be answered. Take note. Quality The name Mercedes-Benz is associated with … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons You’ll Want To Think About Getting A Mercedes-Benz
The Top Financial Considerations When Buying A Car
When you’re looking to buy a car, there are a number of financial things you have to consider. Buying a car is one of the biggest financial commitments you’re going to have in your life, so you have to make sure you’re ready. Plan a budget and study your savings to figure out if you can afford to buy and keep a car. To do this, you’ll need to take all these things into … [Read more...] about The Top Financial Considerations When Buying A Car