Best mileage SUV

Advances in technology have allowed automakers to design SUVs that use less fuel than their predecessors. Better gas mileage has brought hope to many people as they will be able to afford and drive an SUV, especially in the current economic crisis. Below are reviews of two of the best-mileage SUV models available, the 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the […]

How to replace the taillight on your Ford Expedition

The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV (sports utility vehicle) that was built by the Ford Motor Company and introduced to the market in 1997 as a replacement for the previous model, Ford Bronco. The Ford Expedition is Ford’s flagship SUV. Current third-generation models of these vehicles are produced in Kentucky from their previous base in Michigan. The Ford Expedition, […]

How smart are our smart cars?

The prodigal son of the auto industry DON’T LET YOUR PETITE LOOK mistake you for its excellent performance on modern roads – the “ForTwo” Microcity Coupe is just over 8 feet long, less than 5 feet wide and 5 feet tall. Weighing 818 kilograms and 3 feet shorter than a Mini Cooper, these Vikings have race car-like roll cages, anti-lock […]

Ford Excursion: King of SUVs

People looking for a sport utility vehicle that has a truly spacious interior and space will find the Ford Excursion their best and ideal choice. This vehicle has the capacity to accommodate a maximum of nine people inside its cabin. Its closest rivals include the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL, but the Ford Excursion towers six inches above them. […]

CSR Classics – Fun, Addictive, and (Mostly) Free

NaturalMotion’s CSR Classics (iOS and Android) is a surprisingly addictive drag racing game brought to you by the same folks who made great strides with CSR Racing years before. I tried the original CSR Racing game many moons ago, but never stuck with it, mainly because, I think, collecting and racing the cars offered to the user did not interest […]

2011 SUV Predicted Reliability Ratings: CR’s Top 5 & Worst 10 Small, Midsize, Luxury & Large SUVs

Consumer Reports recently published its short-term reliability predictions for sport utility vehicles. Predictions are based on the infrequency of major issues within the most recent 3 model years or less, based on data availability. This article lists the top 5 and bottom 10 based on CR’s predicted reliability in each of the Small SUV, Midsize SUV, Luxury SUV, and Large […]

Best third-row SUV

These days, most buyers who require a 7 or 8 passenger vehicle are turning to one of the many SUV models available. In the past, most buyers who required this type of vehicle chose minivans or vans for this task. However, as styles and preferences have changed in recent years, SUVs far outperform minivans by a wide margin. In fact, […]

Forklift brake maintenance prevents crushing

When you step on the forklift brakes of your Toyota or Hyster truck, you expect it to stop, in the blink of an eye. Otherwise, you could crash a load against a wall or, worse, crash into a co-worker. Like any other motor vehicle, forklift brakes are what stop the truck when it is in motion. There are two types […]

VW Camper Models: A Guide for the Confused

Type 2 split screen 1950-1967 This was the first VW caravan adapted from the VW bus (known as the Samba), which in turn was an adaptation of the VW van. You will recognize the rounded VW caravan with the V-molding at the front, the huge VW badge, the split windshield and the big round headlights like the classic VW Camper. […]