The tractive forces that a vehicle must overcome to stay in motion include:Aerodynamic drag, the force of air friction on the body surfaces of the vehicle. Aerodynamic drag averages about 30 percent...
Reducing Tractive Forces
Review of TMS Coventry
Recently had my old Volvo S40 serviced and MOTd at TMS Coventry, the authorised dealer for Volvo in Coventry. Had been thinking of writing a review about their service for while but had kept putting it off.TMS Coventry is a family owned and run business. I had avoided it because of preconceived notions...
Getting the best deal on your car insurance
Do you know how to get the best deal on your car insurance?If you drive, you need insurance. That’s a simple fact of life that all motorists have to budget for every year. Thanks to Internet online comparison sites, it’s never been easier to compare car insurance quotes online and get the best deal....
Used Cars to Avoid
Moneywatch.com has come up with an interesting list of used cars to avoid. Some suggestion in the same range are also giv...
Hand wash car at Stoney Stanton Rd, Coventry
Found this great car wash on Stoney Stanton road. They did a great job and only charged me ...
Prevent battery exploded
Battery is healthy, crucial to the car electrical system. Battery is not maintained, not only affect the car, but also at risk of exploding. Risk is always reminding burst through the label attached,...
Identify this car
Noticed that great looking convertible at Sainsbury's a couple of days ago.Can you identify the car? No prizes sor...
The four-stroke engine
The four-stroke engine is also referred to as the Otto cycle engine after its inventor N.A. Otto. Most cars use the four-stroke engine. An individual cycle comprises four strokes: 1, intake stroke; 2,...
Symptoms wasteful fuel
Symptoms not only wasteful of fuel can be calculated from the increase in fuel consumption. But you could also feel and examine them if the vehicle begins to show signs such as below. If it happens,...
New BMW 3 Series cars
BMW is launching the new 3 Series Coupé and Convertible Sport Plus Editions on 1st September. The cars come with the distinctive M Sport body styling such as 19" M Sport alloy wheels and an M3 rear spoiler...
Hybrid-Electric Vehicles
Hybrids are vehicles that combine two energy sources (for example, an IC engine and a battery) in a single vehicle, and use electric motors to provide some or all of the vehicle’s motive force. The hybrid...
Toyota Advanced Technology Vehicle Display
Little Tokyo Design Week: Future City announces the Toyota Advanced Technology Vehicle Display. The event will be held this coming July 14-17 in Little Tokyo (Los Angeles, California).They plan to exhibit the Prius Plug-in, the RAV4 EV battery-electric vehicle and the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Hybrid.The...
