Car Fire: A Common Incident
When you see cars get burst in flames, you thought it could only happen on TV, but that thing is real. It can happen to you, any time and anywhere. Even according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), vehicle fire is one of the most common incidents happening to vehicle. It can happen more often than you ever thought. NFPA reported that in the U.S alone, there are about 33 cars fires being reported every hour. About 18% of those incidents happen on highway or the street. Between 2003 and 2005, there was a death reported during the incident. In 2007 alone, there were about 385 death and 1,675 people injured during 258,000 car fires. It seems that the number is increasing from year to year, making this incident a dangerous and life-threatening one.
The cause of the fires was reported to be carelessness, because of the poor maintenance and poor condition of the vehicles, whether it’s the machine, the gas, etc. So if you don’t want to get trapped in a fire car, here’re several simple things you can do to prevent it.
1. Always have your car tuned up and inspected regularly.
2. If you smell smoothing burning, pull over right away.
3. Always believe your guts if there’s something wrong.
Car Fire: A Common Incident is a post from: Automotive News and Review
Auto Glass Cleaning Guide
Having clean auto glass not only makes your car looks beautiful, it helps drivers get better visibility to look at traffic signals, other cars and pedestrians. Here are a few tips to do it.
1. Avoid cleaning product that contains ammonia since it acts as a drying agent for plastic and rubber and improper for glass cleaning. However, a solution of vinegar and water will do. Have 1 cup vinegar and 3 cups of water and pour the mix into a dirt free spray bottle. Your window cleaning solution is ready to use.
2. Wash the whole car exterior with soapy water then rinse and dry it. The car windows will need at least 20 minutes to dry completely. Use the window cleaning solution to spray the exterior rear window then wipe it using a microfiber cloth or paper towel. Do it clockwise till all the exterior glass spotless.
3. Use the window cleaning solution to spray consistently across the rear window’s top, let it drip to the window’s bottom. Wipe the window in an up-and-down movement with a microfiber cloth or a paper towel till dry. Clean the window’s top and sides by rolling each window down halfway. Do that in a clockwise motion around the vehicle.
Auto Glass Cleaning Guide is a post from: Automotive News and Review
Specialty in Denali HD Performance, Look, and Technology
When GMC introduced the new redesigned Sierra Denali HD, they’re introducing a whole new look and performance which make this Denali HD line different from the previous HD products.
From engine department, the new Denali HD is equipped with special HD chassis and two choices for the engine. You get to choose between the 6.6 liter Duramax turbo diesel with 6 speed transmissions or 6.0 liter Vortec gas V8 with 8 speed transmissions. This makes the Denali HD consume less fuel and environment friendly with less gas emission production. Denali HD is a very powerful, muscle car with stylish design, which is very strong and able to tow 15,600 pounds extra load.
From appearance department, it looks really different from the previous HD too. It comes with solid hood, front bumper covered in steel and chrome, and 17, 18, or 20-inch wheels. It also has chrome grille with air inlets, door handles from chrome, and color bumper, making it look tough and solid.
For interior department, there’re a lot of controls, especially for trailer’s towing. There’re even controls for hill assist, automatic braking, intelligent brake, and larger brakes to prevent collision. There’re also WiFi, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, satellite radio, and navigation system.
Specialty in Denali HD Performance, Look, and Technology is a post from: Automotive News and Review
Strong Look Sierra Denali HD
A new product from GMC pickup line has been launched: the Sierra Denali HD. It’s the better and improved product from previous Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD truck line. The original feature of diesel engine, however, is still kept and preserved.
The new Denali HD has two options in engine area: turbo diesel Duramax 6.6 liter engine capable of producing 397 hp and 765 nm of torque along with automatic 6 speed transmissions and V8 gas Vortec 6.0 liter engine along with automatic 8 speed transmission. The new Denali is the combination of perfection of power and style, with attention given to comfort and enjoyment. It has towing ability up to 15,600 pounds – similar to a trailer. The new Denali HD has 2500 HD chassis exclusively, with crew cab configuration for the standard box 4WD.
The Denali HD new look makes it different from the previous HD line, with grille covered in chrome and in four solid bars and circular round inlets, body-bumpers, chrome accents on the handles and most part, and 20-inch aluminum wheels. The louvered hood, revised and redesigned front chrome-steel bumper, and the choice of three sizes wheels: 17, 18, and 20-inch, makes the car look strong and powerful.
Strong Look Sierra Denali HD is a post from: Automotive News and Review
Economical Rides in 2010 Buzz Award
Auto manufacturers do research and experiments concerning new technology, creating possible ways to make stylish design, great performance, and great power for their products in order to fulfill one purpose and one purpose only: to give what the consumers want. There’s nothing that would please them more than their products being liked and bought by the consumers.
One of the ways to know the products’ popularity is by having a poll about consumers’ favorite cars. It’s not only good for positive reviews for promotion but also it’s a sure way to boost sales. So you can imagine how happy Hyundai is when two of its products are in the list of Buzz Award. The Buzz Award is made from consumers’ review and interest of what they think as the best car available in the market. The poll was carried through social networks like Facebook and Twitter.
Hyundai managed to put the Hyundai Elantra as top number one on the list and Hyundai Accent on number four. Imagine, they made top 5 list! Most of the cars in the list are economical cars, replacing luxurious cars from the previous list. Honda managed to put the Accord on number two and Civic on number nine.
Economical Rides in 2010 Buzz Award is a post from: Automotive News and Review