automotive

The word automotive is the general term we use to describe the industry of motor vehicles. This includes all aspects of the business such as design, development, manufacturing marketing and of course selling the worlds cars. In 2007 statistics note that there were 806 million cars and light trucks on the road in the world. Of this number almost a third (250 million) are in the US. It is estimated that the 806 million cars on the road burn 260 billion gallons of gasoline and diesel each year. However in 2008 the automotive industry suffered severe setbacks economically due to the increasing oil prices, which has spurred a move towards hybrid cars further innovative solar energy research.

Autoblog is a site dedicated to the automotive industry, and takes a look at it from a fun perspective. Very well structured and easy on the eyes, it utilizes good sub menu systems to offer the viewer a wide range of information and blogs about the automotive industry.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “automotive”

• Hubinette to drift Smart Fortwo chasing Tom Cruise in Night and Day

  
  GupShup Forums — Authority: 169
  2009 Smart ForTwo Cabriolet - Click above for high-res image gallery Rear-wheel drive, two seats, short wheelbase, sequential manual gearbox, available in either closed-roof or convertible body styles... sounds suspiciously like a sports car, no? Yet no one in their right mind would conclude that the Smart Fortwo ...
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• Adding a used truck topper is one of the best ways to improve the versatility of your wagon

  
  Thar She Goes — Authority: 160
  Adding a used truck topper is one of the finest methods to improve the flexibility of your wagon. Wagon topper can be made from a selection of materials in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. It’s important that you take some time to take a look at all of your options so you can find the lorry topper which ...
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• Choosing the right propeller for your boat can be more complicated that you first assume

  
  frugalfridays.net — Authority: 159
  Selecting the right propeller for your boat can be more complex that you first assume. Having the right propeller is a very important part of enhancing the performance and safety of your boat. When you have the proper size and style of boat propeller it will permit you to keep you engine operating in the correct ...
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• REPORT: BAIC/Koenigsegg may produce Saab 9-5 in China

  
  Autoblog — Authority: 790
  Filed under: China , Government/Legal , Plants/Manufacturing , Saab Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. (BAIC), announced as a minority partner in Koenigseggs deal to purchase Saab from General Motors two months ago, plans to produce the Saab 9-5 on Chinese soil next year. The involvement of BAIC in ...
  6 hours ago

• Inforad V3 Speed Camera Detector

  
  BRISKODA - The Skoda Forums — Authority: 168
  INFORAD GPS Speed Camera Warning System V3 + Bundle INFORADIRV3 Comes complete with magic carpet gel pad to locate the Inforad onto your dashboard, power cable that also doubles as a USB connection cable for your PC, a cigarette lighter power adaptor and a comprehensive user guide. ...
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• SoundRacer – Make The Family Sedan Sound Like A Supercar

  
  OhGizmo! — Authority: 732
  By Andrew Liszewski I have to be honest again here. When I first came across the SoundRacer I thought it was another ridiculous accessory for wannabe gearheads who can only ever dream of owning a V10 powered supercar. But after watching the video I’ve included below, I don’t see how anyone who’s ever revved the ...
  8 hours ago

• MotorGeek: Pondering the Minivan

  
  The Journey — Authority: 117
  2010 Chrysler Town & Country Touring. Photo by Randy Stern Minivans? I thought I covered minivans already! OK, previously I reviewed the Mazda5 and loved it. I enjoyed the fact that you can haul people and things in a package lopped on top of a Mazda3 platform – and drives well enough not to think it’s ...
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• First Fisker dealership opens in LA, 120 pre-orders already taken

  
  Autoblog Green — Authority: 675
  Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Hybrid , Green Daily , Fisker Fisker Karma - Click above for high-res image gallery Take an old Lexus dealership in Santa Monica, repurpose the showroom to display a Fisker Karma, invite a bunch of plug-in hybrid-loving locals over a grand opening and - boom - youve got yourself ...
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• Natalies Functional Guidelines To Follow When Shopping For Helmets

  
  Neversomeday.com — Authority: 158
  Finding the perfect biker helmet can be much more difficult than you would first imagine. The trick is to find one which meets all your wants re fit, color, and material. It is not truly possible to pick the ideal biker helmet based entirely on one feature. There are many things that you need to consider when ...
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• Useful and Easy Guidelines Car Owners Should Follow When Searching For Car Insurance

  
  Pinchisgringos.com — Authority: 460
  Auto insurance is one of a growing number of everyday things we must all have that keeps augmenting in price despite cars being safer and stricter laws. Raising numbers of individuals are now finding themselves in the position where they can not afford to insure something that they need to use everyday as pressures ...
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• Skoda MFD2

  
  BRISKODA - The Skoda Forums — Authority: 168
  Selling a Skoda MFD2. Suit all Octavia Mk2s from 2005 ->. Will also fit Superb Mk2 2008 -> Will integrate nicely with the full FIS/Maxidot like below Easy fitment. Can also fit if required. €295 +353 86 2261170
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• mk5 R32 brakes to fit mk2 octavia

  
  BRISKODA - The Skoda Forums — Authority: 168
  up for sale are the R32 brakes i recently purchased off, another frum member. never got around to fitting them. Reason for sale is i need to free up funds to get an intercooler, as im just about to have a custom remap done and want to get the most out of it, plus my brakes stil have life left in them yet. calipers, ...
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• 17" Porsche Twists (With Adapters) & Fabia Weitec Coilovers

  
  BRISKODA - The Skoda Forums — Authority: 168
  Right, have a few things lined up for the car so selling a couple of things... ************RIMS SOLD******** Also Fabia weitec Coilovers, could maybe fit polos and ibizas, but not totally sure. 1 year old. £300 ovno. Phone anytime on 07545165667. LOCATED IN N.I, BUT HAPPY TO POST BY COURIER!
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• SEMA 2009: Gran Turismo Best in Show is the Trans-Cammer Mustang

  
  GupShup Forums — Authority: 169
  Philip Koenens "Trans-Cammer" 1970 Ford Mustang. Click above for high-res image gallery Phillip Koenen brought a really gorgeous, miles-deep-black, 1970 Mustang to SEMA and came away with another fine piece of hardware:The Gran Turismo Best in Show award. For the past several years, Sony Computer Entertainment ...
  10 hours ago

• Porsche and Ferrari: As Smart As They Come?

  
  Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog — Authority: 504
  Ferrari singled out their Swedish dealer Autoropa at the brand’s 60th anniversary in Maranello, lauding their high sales stats. A reporter asked CEO Filip Larsson how they managed to sell so many cars in such a small country. “Easy,” Filip said. “We sell two cars instead of one.” Enkel. Unless you pay WAY ...
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• What Really Grinds My Gears: Gas Pumps Without A Locking Feature

  
  Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog — Authority: 504
  I have no idea when someone somewhere decided that there was some kind of safety problem with gas pumps offering a locking clip at the end of the nozzle. You know, the little metal doo-hickey that lets you take your hand off the pump while the car fills with gas, then kicks back to let Read the original here: What ...
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• Fisker: Leonardo DiCaprio’s Prius Was The Inspiration To Start Company

  
  Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog — Authority: 504
  Never underestimate the impact of your choice of car, especially if you’re Leonardo DiCaprio, who I’m sure doesn’t. The high-profile early Prius adopter can now take credit for inspiring the creation of Fisker Motors. That comes straight from Henrik Fisker’s mouth. The former designer of gas-guzzling Aston ...
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• Advance Auto Parts opens in Phoenixville - Phoenixville News

  
  GeekedAbout.com News - Main RSS Feed — Authority: 173
  Advance Auto Parts opens in Phoenixville Phoenixville News A three-year veteran of the automotive and retail sales industries, Mr. Hanchett has been with the Advance Auto Parts Team for three years. ... Advance Auto Parts to Report Third Quarter Results on November 11, 2009 Autochannel (press release) ...
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• Important Ideas To Follow When Buying Motorcycle Hauling Trailers

  
  Techtoucian.net — Authority: 161
  There are a variety of circumstances that call for hauling your motorcycle rather than driving it. As an example hauling might be best if you are driving across country or moving far away from your present home. If you will be going long distances it can be better to drag your motorcycle instead of riding it. This ...
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• Lamborghini strengthens its position in China by opening two new showrooms in Beijing and Hangzhou

  
  Thai Automaxx — Authority: 437
  Lamborghini BeijingBEIJING : November 7, 2009 - Automobili Lamborghini is strengthening its position on the Chinese market by opening a new dealership in Hangzhou and a new showroom location for its Beijing dealership, which has recently been expanded and is now the largest sales outlet for the Raging Bull brand in ...
  11 hours ago

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