The 968 was Porsche’s last new front-engined vehicle before the introduction of the Cayenne SUV in 2003. It was sold alongside the 928 GTS through 1995 when both models were dropped. As of 2006, Porsche has not yet built another front-engined sports car.
A street-legal race variant, dubbed Club Sport, appeared later on with a stripped-out […]
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A Brief Look at Post World War One Cars
A Brief Look At Post World War One Cars
By
Gregg Hall
Vintage cars are thought of to be the cars that were made in the 1900s like around 1915 to 1950 or 1960 whatever you think is vintage is what you probably already have. So if you wanted to go to a car show then you […]
Wait lists for Minis, a sign of the times!
As gas prices hover around $4.00 more and more people are getting out of their SUVs and shopping for smaller cars. Some argue it’s a trend that should have been forged after the first gas crisis in the 70s. So here we are finally getting smarter and moving toward alternative fuels, hybrid cars and smaller […]
August 4th, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | ContinuedReport envisions 3 billion vehicles
Remember your worst traffic jam. Multiply it by four and think globally.
That’s the future suggested in a report by consulting firm Global Insight, unless the car culture as we know it undergoes a major transformation.
The report’s title — “Is Mobility As We Know It Sustainable?” — is an ominous question, and the author’s answer is […]
3000 mile oil change myth
For many years, it’s been ‘common knowledge’ that most modern vehicles do not require an oil change every 3000 miles. But then you drive by the ‘quick lube’ shop on the way to work every day with a lingering thought, ‘jeez, I must be overdue for an oil change - it has been three […]
August 4th, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | Continued
Environmentalists Push Plug In Hybrids
Hybrids are proving popular choices for people who want to save money on gas and reduce their car’s carbon foot print. Many people say that hybrid cars do not make a significant impact on the environment. Critics claim that hybrids are nothing more than a feel good option dressed up in green paint.
If environmental activists […]
Car Alarms With GPS Tracking For Vehicle Recovery, The Way Of The Future
Car Alarms With GPS Tracking For Vehicle Recovery, The Way Of The Future.
How many times have you been walking the streets, maybe in a parking lot or maybe inside your home, and you heard a car alarm. What did you do about it? Most likely all you did was say, “Man I wish […]
July 31st, 2008 | On The Road | 1 comment | Continued
The Evolution of the Automotive Logo - from Go on the Road
This article should come in handy for the next time you’re stuck in traffic: have you ever wondered why the Audi in front of you has a logo of four interlocked rings? Did you know that the Cadillac emblem was inspired by a family crest of a nobleman who later turned out to be a […]
July 31st, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | ContinuedHow to buy a used car
How to buy a used car A handy guide to help you make the most of your used car buying experience, from GO on the ROAD!
Things you’ll need to buy a used car:
A computer
A Vehicle history report
Get an idea of the vehicle class that’s going to work best for the type of driving […]
Hybrid Cars Are Too Quiet!
Hybrid vehicles are taking the country by storm. With increased gas mileage keeping more money in drivers’ pockets and less greenhouse gases and emissions in the atmosphere, it can be hard to find fault with the popular cars. Hybrid cars are even being credited with reducing the ever present noise pollution in big cities, but […]
July 29th, 2008 | Justin Stewart | 0 comments | Continued
8 Ways to Increase your MPG, from Go on the Road!
8 Ways To Increase Gas Mileage
- Make sure your tires are inflated. When was the last time you checked on your car tires? Tires with low pressure can reduce overall mileage by 4%
- Replace The Air Filter With A New One. Dirty air filters can reduce the fuel economy by up to 10% or […]
July 28th, 2008 | On The Road | 0 comments | ContinuedCar Buying Tips
Car Buying Tips
By
Cheryline Lawson
Buying a car requires preparation and planning. Never apply for a car loan if you have not checked your credit report. Make sure you check your credit before going to the car dealer because if you don’t check it, the dealer will do so when you get there. So you need […]
Why Ford Has Long Been A Popular Vintage Brand
Why Ford Has Long Been A Popular Vintage Brand
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Gregg Hall
Ford has and always will be the number one company to buy a vehicle from. Since I started driving all my friends have had Ford trucks and they have been as old as my cars if not older and my cars always tended to break […]
Go On The Road Trivia
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Auto trivia from Go on the Road!
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1. What was the nickname for the Model-T?
2. The founder of Chevrolet was from what country?
3. In which state was the first auto insurance policy purchased?
4. What year were radios first offered in automobiles?
5. What was the key […]
GM readies Volt unveiling
DETROIT, July 7 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp is rushing to finish the production version of its Chevy Volt and plans to unveil a showroom-ready model of the heavily touted electric car in September, people familiar with the project say.
Battered by a deepening slump in sales and concerns about whether it can ride out the […]