http://www.networlddirectory.com/general/autos.html Auto blog from networlddirectory, the place for information. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:18:50 GMT en-us http://www.networlddirectory.com/images/blogs/auto-blog-452220.jpg http://www.networlddirectory.com/general/autos.html 105 70 http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/opt-for-rented-cars.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/opt-for-rented-cars.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:18:50 GMT Are you planning a trip to Lihue? If you want travelling to be hassle-free then car rental is the best viable option for commuting. To pamper your traveling impulses just throw yourself in a car in which you can move around at your will and take in the awe-inspiring panoramic view of this holiday spot. Make your vacation at Lihue, a rich sight-seeing experience with facilities of car rental provided by top most auto agencies. Whatever kind of car you need, whether it is economy, luxury or prestige, there are numerous companies ready to cater to your transportation needs........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/a-large-red-quart-into-a-very-pint-pot.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/6-2009/a-large-red-quart-into-a-very-pint-pot.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:18:50 GMT The Nimik 2CV is a Citroen 2CV van. With a Ferrari V8, 3.5 litre engine squeezed into the back seat. Boys will be ......... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/hawaii-car-rentals.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/5-2009/hawaii-car-rentals.html Wed, 20 May 2009 02:18:32 GMT If you are on vacation to the Big Island, Hawaii car rentals is one of the best options you have to reach your favorite destinations. You can find affordable Hawaii car rentals that suit your needs, without much effort. Hawaii car rentals also offer several car classes, which include economy, compact, convertible, jeep wrangler, SUV, premium, luxury, 12 or 15 passenger van, pick up truck or cargo van. Also, if you have reserved a Hawaiian cruise vacation on your itinerary, you can even consider Hawaii cruise ship car rentals........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/solve-the-problem-of-airport-delays.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/solve-the-problem-of-airport-delays.html Wed, 20 May 2009 02:18:32 GMT In London, motorists pay a fee to drive into certain parts of the city during peak traffic hours, and the idea has been considered for implementation in New York as well. Now Dr. Itai Ater, an economist from Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Management, is suggesting that introducing "congestion pricing" at airports could save travellers time and airlines money........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/classic-motorcycles-to-appear-at-pebble-beach.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/classic-motorcycles-to-appear-at-pebble-beach.html Wed, 20 May 2009 02:18:32 GMT This guy must have been nuts. Wearing only a bathing suit, Roland "Rollie" Free rode "Gunga Din," a Vincent HRD V-Twin, the ninth in the new Black Shadow series, to a smouldering 150.313 mph in 1947, smashing the previous American speed record and establishing a new world record for unstreamlined and unsupercharged bikes. The bike was subsequently called Black Lightning and a similarly named series of race bikes was introduced. First owned by racing enthusiast John Edgar and now by Herb Harris of Austin, Texas, it had just two legal owners throughout its history. ......... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/people-drive-the-speed-they-are-comfortable-with.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/people-drive-the-speed-they-are-comfortable-with.html Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:13:06 GMT Kansas gravel roads have varying speed limits, but a study by Kansas State University scientists shows that instead of abiding by those limits, people are more likely to use their own judgment to gauge how fast they should drive on the roads. K-State scientists Sunanda Dissanayake, associate professor of civil engineering, and Litao Liu, graduate student in civil engineering, have studied the actual speeds on Kansas gravel roads and the various factors involved........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/hydrogen-cars-closer-to-reality.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/hydrogen-cars-closer-to-reality.html Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:13:06 GMT Scientists have developed a critical part of a hydrogen storage system for cars that makes it possible to fill up a vehicle's fuel tank within five minutes with enough hydrogen to drive 300 miles. The system uses a fine powder called metal hydride to absorb hydrogen gas. The scientists have created the system's heat exchanger, which circulates coolant through tubes and uses fins to remove heat generated as the hydrogen is absorbed by the powder........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/building-an-airbus-a340-in-346-seconds.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/building-an-airbus-a340-in-346-seconds.html Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:03:48 GMT A fast-forwarded footage of an Airbus A340-600 craft being built at the Toulouse facility.



(thanks Cora) ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/15-crazy-concept-bicycles.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/4-2009/15-crazy-concept-bicycles.html Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:13:06 GMT Since bicycles work pretty flawlessly as it is, you might wonder just why we need crazy modifications like spokeless wheels and the ability to ride sideways. Innovation never ceases, and as a result we"ve been treated to a wild assortment of ideas from giant amphibious contraptions to bikes that fold up into backpacks.

Some of these 15 concept bikes address issues like cost, portability and adaptability and others are just plain ......... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/3-2009/tata-nano-europa-bound-for-international-distribution.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/3-2009/tata-nano-europa-bound-for-international-distribution.html Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:26:15 GMT There is something deeply ironic about a week in which General Motors, Ford and Toshiba announce a collectively catastrophic slump in sales (as much as 53%) while Indian manufacturer Tata announces the introduction of the Tata Nano Europa model for international distribution. Those of you who’ve been following events will know that the Nano is destined to retail for a paltry $2000 (£1423.00) when it goes on sale in India this month. Tata has also recently completed the purchase of the Land Rover and Jaguar marques, so will we also see a cheapo Jag hit the streets soon? Answers on ......... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/2-2009/gm-and-chryslers-begging-bowl.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/2-2009/gm-and-chryslers-begging-bowl.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:20:41 GMT And so the bailout continues. Last week, I did a blog entry looking at whether GM and Chrysler will go bust. Now the two companies are begging for more, with GM saying it could need as much as $30 billion and Chrysler saying it needs $5 billion on top of the $4 billion it has borrowed from the government.

In its http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/2-2009/gm-fires-robot-saves-tv-commercial.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/2-2009/gm-fires-robot-saves-tv-commercial.html Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:21:47 GMT If you're writing television commercials beware of attacks by special interest groups who see sinister things in humble concepts. GM was forced to delete scenes in its 2008 Super Bowl commercial where an assembly line robot is fired for messing up the product build and, unable to find happiness in menial jobs outside the factory, commits suicide. The spot intended to show how GM rejects cars that are less than perfect. Nice idea, pushed to extremes. Better that the robot learned the error of his ways and went back to work. ......... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/which-classic-car-should-president-obama-drive.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/which-classic-car-should-president-obama-drive.html Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:24:05 GMT Like millions around the world I watched the Obama inauguration, one of several historical moments I've seen live on television during my lifetime. The moon landing was the most awesome, the World Trade Center attack the most horrific, and Tuesday's event the most inspiring. Does shooting photos of a TV screen make one part of history? I did that very thing when man stepped onto the moon and did it again during the inauguration. This being a classic cars site, however, I can be little more than an observer. Which led me to wonder..... if Barack Obama were to acquire a classic car, ......... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/wooden-vespa.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/wooden-vespa.html Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:32:06 GMT Wooden Vespa.
Everything that is a remake doesn"t need to turn out great, but some are truly exceptional. And here is where the craftsmanship of Carlos Alberto needs to be appreciated. He built a wooden Vespa and the entire framework is hand built and it is really awesome! ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/cell-phones-are-dangerous.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/cell-phones-are-dangerous.html Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:49:28 GMT Children who talk on cell phones while crossing streets are at a higher risk for injuries or death in a pedestrian accident, said psychology experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in a newly released study that will appear in the recent issue of Pediatrics. "Cell phones clearly offer convenience and safeguards to families, but they also may pose risk," they said, "especially when children attempt to multitask while conversing on the cell phone and have reduced cognitive capacity to devote to potentially dangerous activities such as crossing streets"........ ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/safe-car-balloon.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/safe-car-balloon.html Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:49:28 GMT Safe Balloon.Safe balloon is an interesting concept designed by Baek Uyeol, a Red Dot Award: design concept 2008. Air bags are used to protect the people sitting in the car and this can be said to be the follow-up of it. Safe Balloon is a sign triangle that functions in much the same way as an airbag. It"s a large-format combined sign triangle and airbag that other road users would find impossible to overlook. Its size and rooftop position make it highly visible, even from a distance. It can be used if your car breaks down or in a situation were the driver is not able to set up a sign to ......... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/colim-a-combination-of-a-car-and-a-caravan.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/1-2009/colim-a-combination-of-a-car-and-a-caravan.html Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:55:32 GMT Colim: A Combination of A Car and A Caravan.Colim, by designer C Susana is an intelligent mobility concept with an innovative design that offers lots of flexibility which bridges the gap between caravans and regular cars. The new mobility concept is designed to accommodate a small family; designed for two people (max. four persons). Caravan is good for travelers, but if you decide to explore the near by area once you camp, caravan wont suit into the bill, you would choose a small car. And here is where the Colim concept is perfect. The unique design is best suited for your expectation and ......... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/12-2008/dont-drink-and-ride-improving-subway-safety.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/12-2008/dont-drink-and-ride-improving-subway-safety.html Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:21:23 GMT Structural interventions and public safety messages may be the most effective ways to prevent subway fatalities and improve the overall safety of New York City subway systems, as per a research studyby scientists at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Subway safety is important because even though subway transit is a relatively safe mode of transportation, it has the highest fatality rate of all forms of mass transit in the U.S. The paper, "Epidemiology of Subway-Related Fatalities in New York City," is reported in the November 2008 edition of the Journal of Safety Research....... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/11-2008/study-confirms-cars-have-personality.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/11-2008/study-confirms-cars-have-personality.html Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:21:23 GMT No one needs to tell Disney, which brought the likes of Herbie the Love Bug and Lightning McQueen to the big screen, that cars have personality. Now a co-author of studyed by a Florida State University researcher has confirmed through a complex statistical analysis that a number of people see human facial features in the front end of automobiles and ascribe various personality traits to cars -- a modern experience driven by our prehistoric psyches. Researchers, product designers and, of course, filmmakers have long toyed with the idea that cars have faces, but this study is the first to investigate the phenomenon systematically. The study would be reported in the recent issue of the journal Human Nature....... ]]> http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/10-2008/three-great-motorsport-competitors-go-down.html http://www.networlddirectory.com/blogs/permalinks/10-2008/three-great-motorsport-competitors-go-down.html Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:21:23 GMT During the past few weeks we lost two racing icons: Phil Hill, the only American to win a world driving championship, and Paul Newman, who was as talented behind the wheel as he was before the camera. Now comes word that one of the great rallyists, Pat Moss, has left us. For those of you too young to recognise the name, she was Sir Stirling Moss' sister. Originally a champion show jumper, Pat Moss fell in love with fast cars during the pinnacle of European trans-continental rallies, when many of the auto manufacturers regularly competed and even the best race drivers took part. Those ......... ]]>