Fiat Espresso Maker
While most of the world gets the practical, yet boring Panda, the only choice for American motorists who want a Fiat for their commute is the tiny Panda-based 500. To help draw in U.S. customers who need to seat more than two people, the company has developed a stretched four-door version called the 500L. That [...]
Read More →Bushwacker Flares
Why Install Flares? Fender flares are among the most popular aftermarket 4×4 accessories. They are commonly installed on pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). People choose to install them for two main reasons: utility and style. Flares are ideal for driving in wet and muddy conditions. They prevent the tires from throwing water and [...]
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Custom Wheels: Then and Now Customized wheels are nothing new. Believe it or not, the practice predates even the invention of the automobile. In Old West times, pioneers and settlers were known to decorate the wheels of their wagons and stagecoaches. The term hub cap, in fact, originally referred to metal or wooden caps fitted [...]
Read More →Jeep Camper
The new camper is designed to be hooked to the back of your off-road vehicle and can be towed to any remote locations where your vehicle can travel. Whether you are just going camping at a designated campground or going off-road to some rural location, your camper will be right there with you, providing you [...]
Read More →Autodromo
There is something beautiful when a driver looks down at the steering wheel and sees his hands wrapped around the control mechanism of a high performance sports car or even just that hobby vehicle. The only thing that could make the view better is looking down to see that the view is enchanced by some [...]
Read More →Banks Power
Company History Started in 1958, Banks Power began as an engineering firm that specialized in automotive engineering. The company has grown consistently, and it currently employs over 200 people. Banks has also expanded into areas of product innovation, research and development, testing and manufacturing of its various products and designs. Company Products Banks has designed [...]
Read More →Will the Used iPad Market Resemble a Used Car Lot?
Gadget fans enjoy the cachet of having the latest model of the blockbuster iPad tablet. Others are just as well-served by older models, especially since all of the tablets from Apple represent useful and original technological advances. The manufacturer, as well as outside trading platforms such as Nextworth and Gazelle, enables owners of the tablets [...]
Read More →Open Source Maps Revolutionize the GPS Industry
Users of GPS navigation systems have had to buy proprietary maps for regions that were not included with their original purchase. In addition, GPS manufacturers have issued and charged for updated maps that their customers have felt compelled to purchase in order to get the most out of their navigation devices. Now, however, users of [...]
Read More →Smart Tires
Designing a tire means making compromises. Wide tires offer better traction for high speeds, but narrow tires are better for biting into ice and snow. Low air pressure and tall sidewalls help the tire wrap around rough terrain, such as that on dirt roads, but that same flexing hurts performance on paved surfaces. Maximum tire [...]
Read More →The Warn Company
History In 1948, Arthur Warn founded Warn Industries in Seattle, Washington. During World War II, Warn produced locking hubs for surplus Jeeps to convert them into practical vehicles that could change from four to two-wheel drive automobiles. That innovation led to the revolution of the hub industry and widespread use of 4WD vehicles. The company [...]
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