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	<title>Automotive Technology News</title>
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		<title>Mercedes-Benz with Motor Racing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 09:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Motorsports]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now after years as McLaren&#8217;s engine supplier, Mercedes-Benz will now also step into the ring to fight alone this season, following their November takeover of the Brawn team. Motor racing became increasingly popular after the World War-I as cars became progressively more powerful and tracks were created, normally on closed public roads. The Nazi regime [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now after years as McLaren&#8217;s engine supplier, Mercedes-Benz will now also step into the ring to fight alone this season, following their November takeover of the Brawn team.</p>
<p>Motor racing became increasingly popular after the World War-I as cars became progressively more powerful and tracks were created, normally on closed public roads. The Nazi regime in Germany had recognised the propaganda value that racing offered and both the Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union teams were encouraged to build the fastest and most exciting cars possible to race against each other.</p>
<p>Those days were a period of intense, dramatic and incredibly dangerous racing. The speed and performance of racing cars was completely unmatched by any safety provisions.</p>
<p>Racing was suspended during the war and it took some time for Mercedes-Benz to return to the racing battlefield. It was in the 1951 race in Argentina that Neubauer re-entered the racing scene with three pre-war race cars. A full return was made to the new Formula One category in 1954 with the beautiful W196, adapted from the 300 SL sports car and powered by a fuel injected eight cylinder in-line engine. Drivers Juan Manuel Fangio and Karl Kling scored a commanding one-two victory in the car&#8217;s very first outing at the 1954 French Grand Prix and Fangio won the World Championship. In 1955 Mercedes-Benz withdrew from motorsport following a massive accident at the 24 Hours Le Mans race when Pierre Levegh of Mercedes-Benz somersaulted into a stand at over 241 km/h after a collision and 79 spectators were killed. The company only returned to motorsport again in 1984, entering touring car and then sports car racing.</p>
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		<title>Finding Used Parts for your Motorcycle Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Motorcycles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cheap Motercycles]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Used Motercycle Parts For Sale]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[These are just few of the top brands in the motorcycle industry today which are known for their excellently designed motorbikes and other automobiles. But buying a new part for replacement will be a costly affair so not many can afford. But there are number of online sources that are well established and are known [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These are just few of the top brands in the motorcycle industry today which are known for their excellently designed motorbikes and other automobiles. But buying a new part for replacement will be a costly affair so not many can afford. But there are number of online sources that are well established and are known for their used motorcycles parts from all of these top brands and also have facility to ship the used parts to any part of the world.</p>
<p>Used motor cycle parts can be purchased online from websites like eBay, Craigslist etc. It&#8217;s always more easy and reliable to buy the eBay motorcycles and parts are more trusted as they are in this filed from many years now. Craigslist is a site where people and providers who want to sell the used parts post advertisements and it&#8217;s solely dependent on the buyer to validate the product before purchase.</p>
<p>Apart form these websites some stores and individuals also post advertisements while selling their motorbikes. Some motorcycle dealers also sell used parts and they can also be good sources for used parts and some even offer repair and replacement services for parts and accessories purchased from their stores. So it&#8217;s an added advantage for buyers who have so not have much knowledge about the motorcycle parts and their replacement.</p>
<p>Buying and selling second hand bikes and bike parts is also a business today. The used Harley parts, Kawasaki accessories, Yamaha accessories, Suzuki parts can all be purchased from the eBay website.</p>
<p>But while purchasing from online source the buyers can only view the pictures of the product but cannot have hands on or cannot check the product so they need to be more careful and should only buy from a trust worthy source. While purchasing used parts from dealers or from used motorcycles sale the buyers have the option to check the quality and working condition of the part.</p>
<p>Some other sources of used motorcycle parts are the salvage dealers and stores who sell motorcycle accessories. Used parts of Harley Davidson motorbikes can be very hard to find and there are a number of local dealers who sell fake products which are exactly similar to the company made parts so the buyers need to be cautious while purchasing as the parts are very costly and some check parts for engine etc can even harm the bike.</p>
<p>If trying to buy the company made original parts the buyers can also find the dealers information on websites from parts locator search option on the company websites itself for the location and address of the company dealers. Some dealers and stores also publish advertisements yearly as used bikes for sale, second hand motorcycles for sale, cheap motorcycles, used motorcycle parts for sale etc. These can be the best deals as good quality parts can be purchased in such sales at very reasonable prices and these sales are conducted at almost every store in the nation.</p>
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		<title>Before Buy a New Van</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Trucks Vans and Sport Utility]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some people are interested in brand new vans while others opt for money saving purchases like used but new-like vans. Considering the today&#8217;s market, there are many new interesting vans that one should definitely consider. It is important to compare different sort of vans before actually buying one so that one has a clear idea [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some people are interested in brand new vans while others opt for money saving purchases like used but new-like vans. Considering the today&#8217;s market, there are many new interesting vans that one should definitely consider.</p>
<p>It is important to compare different sort of vans before actually buying one so that one has a clear idea of the exact features associated with a particular type of van. The cost of vans depends upon the associated features. The options which are available may differ from each other on the basis of; manufacturer, customized features, model, size, warranty, etc. Some of the popular manufacturers of vans include; Mercedes Benz, Renault Mater, Citroen Relay, Volkswagen, etc.</p>
<p>One of the most interesting new vans is the Citroen Relay. It is one of the newest vans available in the market. It comes under the category of redesigned large vans. The cost associated with Citroen Relay is regarded as the best value in terms of the van size and other associated features. Other than this particular van, Fiat Ducato and Peugeot Boxer comes under the same category as well. When it comes to the designated features and design of these vans, all three of them are more or less the same in terms of size, sale value and other features.</p>
<p>The next category of new interesting vans consists of Nissan Interstar, Vauxhall Movano and Renault Master. These are large face lifted vans. The size of these vans is larger as compared to Citroen, Fiat and Peugeot vans. These are the newest in the market but at the same time best value with regards to money. The interior design of these vans is more or less the same, classy yet very modern at the same time.</p>
<p>Compare all the options available out there to come up with the van that is according to the required needs. It is important to do price comparison and feature comparison before actually deciding to buy a particular new van.</p>
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		<title>The Necessity for Wheel Refinishing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Auto Repairs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Then came the necessity for wheel refinishing. There are many from the machine shop industry that had CNC (computer network control) lathe experience that know how to duplicate the cuts and angels on aluminum wheels. This is the only way to properly repair a cosmetic hit where welding is required (our welders are certified and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Then came the necessity for <a href="http://www.driveindustry.com/category/auto-repairs/" target="_blank">wheel refinishing</a>. There are many from the machine shop industry that had CNC (computer network control) lathe experience that know how to duplicate the cuts and angels on aluminum wheels. This is the only way to properly repair a cosmetic hit where welding is required (our welders are certified and know how to properly fill in a hit or repair a crack). Believe me &#8211; I tried many things to get the superior finish cut that a CNC lathe produces, only to learn that it&#8217;s impossible! At one point in my years of traveling this road, I actually bought an old TUBA buffer and had it converted to a lathe. NOPE &#8211; you guessed it &#8211; it did not work. So, I went into DEBT &#8211; bought a very expensive CNC lathe for my company and at $50/hour learned to program the computer to accomplish the finish I wanted and that my customers required.</p>
<p>Then came the necessity in the wheel refinishing process to learn about powder coating. It was the same road traveled. There is no comparison to an Acrylic POWDER COAT finish after the lathing process is complete. This is what the factory has used for years in the manufacturing process and I needed the equipment too. You guessed it! Here I go again &#8211; back into DEBT &#8211; and I bought the ovens, powder coating guns and booths needed to accomplish this most important and final last step.</p>
<p>In my 20 plus years of doing business in the wheel refinishing industry, I have come across many who say they are wheel repair and wheel refinishing &#8220;specialists&#8221;, when in fact, they are no more than a dude working out of some dingy shop or basement of their home where there is little order &#8211; and quality is lacking. WATCH OUT AMERICA!</p>
<p>With so many different wheel refinishing &#8220;Shops&#8221; coming online with varied technical ability, it is imperative that you choose a reputable wheel company to handle your wheel refinishing and replacement requirements. Most factory rims can be fully restored back to factory condition at a fraction of the cost of going to the dealership. Learn more in depth information on the wheel repair process and how it is done safely and effectively.</p>
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		<title>The Auction Events for the Motorcycles</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:03:51 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Motorcycles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you looking for cheap motorcycles you should be specific on what you like. Do you want to have a brand new motorcycle or you do not mind using a second-hand instead? Surely, the latter option is more inexpensive. But you also have to think about the expenses that you have to shoulder if there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you looking for cheap <a href="http://www.driveindustry.com/category/motorcycles/" target="_blank">motorcycles</a> you should be specific on what you like. Do you want to have a brand new motorcycle or you do not mind using a second-hand instead? Surely, the latter option is more inexpensive. But you also have to think about the expenses that you have to shoulder if there are some fixing needed in the second-hand motorcycle that you will buy.</p>
<p>Aside from scouting the local motorcycle dealers near you for cheap motorcycles, it would also help if you could look at the classified ads where a lot of affordable motorcycles are up for grabs. Take time to compare the prices of these online dealers. There are also some people who put their motorcycles at the auction at the same time. But be careful before closing a deal. Look at the seller&#8217;s feedback if he really is reputable. Try to negotiate and ask for discounts or bargain to get the best deal online before meeting the seller or before they ship the motorcycle to you.</p>
<p>Local dealers usually give tire discounts. You should not also miss the auction events for the motorcycles if you are really after cheap motorcycles as well.</p>
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		<title>The Accessories Available for the Toyota Prius</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:32:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this year, one of the most popular hybrid cars in the market is the Toyota Prius. If you are going to buy a Prius and deciding to purchase any accessories from Toyota. Below are some of the options available for the 2011 Toyota Prius. The following accessories are for the exterior of the 2011 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this year, one of the most popular hybrid cars in the market is the Toyota Prius. If you are going to buy a Prius and deciding to purchase any accessories from Toyota. Below are some of the options available for the 2011 Toyota Prius.</p>
<p>The following accessories are for the exterior of the 2011 Toyota Prius. The items below will protect the paint job of your Prius as well as enhance its look.</p>
<p>Lower Rocker Moldings: This Prius molding provides a decorative accent to the driver and passenger side doors. These are easy to install.<br />
Paint Protection Film: This is a film you can apply to the hood of your Toyota Prius to protect against rocks and other debris that could fly up and chip your car&#8217;s paint. The film is nearly invisible and is easy to apply.<br />
Rear Bumper Applique: The rear bumper appliqué protects the bumper of your car from bumps and scratches. The appliqué contains a Prius logo to give your Toyota a custom look.</p>
<p>The following accessories are for the interior of the Toyota Prius. These accessories will protect the carpeting as well as keep you entertained and safe.</p>
<p>Cargo Mat: The cargo mat protects the carpeting in the cargo area of your car. The cargo mat is made from durable materials to protect against stains, spills and other messes. The cargo mat features a custom Prius logo.<br />
Carpet Floor Mats: The Prius carpet floor mats protect your car&#8217;s interior from dirt, mud and spills. The Prius carpet floor mats protect as well as accent the interior of your Prius. Each mat features an embroidered Prius logo.<br />
Cargo Organizer: The cargo organizer helps you organize items in the cargo area of your car. The different compartments allow you to store flash lights, first aid kits and more.<br />
Auto Dimming Mirror: The auto dimming mirror helps prevent glares from bright lights. It will help you feel safer when you are driving on the road at night.<br />
iPod Kit: The iPod kit for the Toyota Prius allows you to control your iPod through your Prius&#8217; audio system. This is a great way to keep your iPod charged and concealed in your Prius&#8217; glove box.</p>
<p>The items listed above are just some of the accessories for the Toyota Prius. When searching for Toyota Prius parts or accessories, it is always good to purchase them from a store that sells Toyota parts.</p>
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		<title>Reasons to Change your Car Audio System</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:26:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of the teenagers even consider that the car stereo can make their vehicles stylish and fashionable. There are many reasons to change your audio. If you purchase a new car, you have to install this advanced device. The old radio should be replaced to a new one. If you are looking for high quality [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some of the teenagers even consider that the car stereo can make their vehicles stylish and fashionable. There are many reasons to change your audio. If you purchase a new car, you have to install this advanced device. The old radio should be replaced to a new one. If you are looking for high quality sounds of the car audio, this article will help you find out. It has woofers, and the sound will be softened, meanwhile, the bass will be increased. The device is perfect for someone who wants to upgrade his/her car entertainment.</p>
<p>Researching before you purchase one is important to figure out the stereo and quality. There are many different options for your vehicle. First, you should check if there is enough space for the head unit. You need to decide what kind of speakers you want, and be aware of how many speakers your head unit can be compatible with.</p>
<p>About the amplifier, it is an essential device to make the car stereo work perfectly, and show the sound quality. You should buy a good amplifier, because it will affect the speakers directly. They can be damaged by a bad amplifier. It can enhance the volume and give a better sound. You don&#8217;t want it happen. What&#8217;s more, you have to pick a good spot for the installation of it. The position needs to be dry and have enough air. The amp is a significant device to improve the volume sound of the car stereo.</p>
<p>The car stereo needs to be installed professionally, but you don&#8217;t need a professional. You can get some installation knowledge from the internet, or ask the retailer. And you should read the instruction and guides carefully to find out what you need when you are going to mount it yourself. After the installation is done, you have to the result of the audio system, and make sure the devices are working together. If you don&#8217;t install them right, the sound quality will be affected. They are all working together to get the best sound.</p>
<p>You have tons of choices to make if you have determined to get a new car stereo system. It guarantees your entertainment system will be step into higher quality. Due to the advanced technology, lots of audio systems are out there in the market. Don&#8217;t be confused when you select a suitable audio system for your car. You can have the best result if you install them in right guidelines.</p>
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		<title>Converting Car to LPG Fuel</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 04:49:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article will guide you about converting your car to LPG fuel. First , an LPG needs to be fitted in the boot or sometimes in place of spare wheel for retaining as much of boot space as probable. The tank may have several fittings for liquid outlet, vapour outlet, filling, level gauge and pressure [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This article will guide you about converting your car to LPG fuel.</p>
<p>First , an LPG needs to be fitted in the boot or sometimes in place of spare wheel for retaining as much of boot space as probable. The tank may have several fittings for liquid outlet, vapour outlet, filling, level gauge and pressure relief.</p>
<p>Vapour injectors delivers LPG vapour into inlet manifold and from there its is drawn to the combustion chamber of the engine. Injector block is placed as close as possible to inlet manifold. The shot hoses actually connect them to the fittings that are directly tapped in the manifold itself.</p>
<p>Next is the vaporizer. The very purpose of vaporizer is to convert high pressure, liquid LPG to vapour. This can be achieved by putting on hot engine coolant through heat exchanger to heat up the liquid fuel. LPG vapour is then delivered to injectors through large diameter pipe.</p>
<p>The fill hose connects the LPG tank with convenient locations outside of the vehicle. The pipe carries LPG fuel to vaporizer from the liquid outlet of the tank. Both the pipes carry LPG under tremendously high pressure. The low-pressure pipe carries LPG vapour to distributor from vaporizer. There are many shutoff valves in the fuel system used for stopping the flow of fuel via hoses and pipes when needed. Check out the valves that are fitted to inlet and filler in order to prevent the fuel flow in the wrong way. Service valve is generally fitted to the outlet of the tank to manually stop the flow when fuel system needs to be worked out on. The switch will be installed in the vehicle and it will allow the fuel supply of the engine to be easily toggled by driver.</p>
<p>LPG injected vehicles produce less pollution in comparison to petrol and diesel. Thus it is an environmental friendly fuel. Moreover, since the price of LPG fuel is much low than the petrol and diesel, you must opt for LPG gas conversion because that will save a lot of your money not only annually but will also be a good option during tough economic situations of the world. So, if you have a car that runs in petrol or diesel, replace it with LPG fuel system.</p>
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		<title>The Most Commonly Automotive Tools</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:39:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are three of the most commonly and most valuable automotive tools that an auto mechanic must have as part of their repair and maintenance tools: Pliers &#8211; this can be described as a two handled hand tool with two movable jaws. Pliers function is grasp small objects and either tighten or loosen parts into [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are three of the most commonly and most valuable automotive tools that an auto mechanic must have as part of their repair and maintenance tools:</p>
<p>Pliers &#8211; this can be described as a two handled hand tool with two movable jaws. Pliers function is grasp small objects and either tighten or loosen parts into place plus they are also used to hold and bend materials such as wires and it will usually also have a small area that is equipped to snip wire at the base of the jaws. Pliers have several types which are all used by a mechanic in their work such as the channel pliers, long nose, diagonal cutting and slip joint pliers.</p>
<p>Screwdrivers &#8211; these are tools often used by automobile mechanics to fit into screws and either tighten or loosen them into place. Screwdrivers have a Screwdrivers have a distinct tip which fits into each screw. There are several different types of screwdrivers to fit each type of screw. This automotive tool actually has various types such as the Flat-head, Phillips, Robertson and hex which are all used by auto mechanics.</p>
<p>Wrenches &#8211; The function of this automotive tool is to hold slippery or small nuts and bolts and either loosen or tighten it. Wrenches are made in a number of sizes in order to fit the various nuts and bolts used in parts of an automobile. Just like pliers and screwdrivers, wrenches come in various types but they are all used for tightening in some form.</p>
<p>Some kinds of wrenches are: torque wrenches, impact wrenches and monkey wrenches which are all used by auto mechanics in their everyday work.</p>
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		<title>Participating in a Motorcycle Race</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:38:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many a times, you will also find that experienced riders are also accidentally falling down from the vehicle and hurting themselves badly. So a great protective armor becomes a necessity when you are participating in a motorcycle race or among those people who simple loves to ride fast. Keeping in mind all these necessities, various [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many a times, you will also find that experienced riders are also accidentally falling down from the vehicle and hurting themselves badly. So a great protective armor becomes a necessity when you are participating in a motorcycle race or among those people who simple loves to ride fast. Keeping in mind all these necessities, various companies have come forward with various things that act as protective shields; one such product is the back protector.</p>
<p>As people are growing more and aware of the availability of the goods in the market they are buying then in good number so ensure their safety and security. The back protectors are mainly worn by the users under their garments. It protects the backbone, ribs and back of the user from the sudden shock and damages that may happen during the time of an accident. It basically renders protection by distributing the generated force over a wide surface area. Some companies have also come up with jackets that are designed to contain the built-in protection layer for your back. They may also be stuffed with certain not so hard foam padding in the back portion. They fail to provide the much needed protection in times of needs. Some jackets are formed in the shape of armors that are equipped with either removal or non-removal form of padding to provide an overall protection to the bones in that area.</p>
<p>But it is always better to use a regular sturdy back protector instead of the designer jackets. There are a number of well-known companies that have been providing their customers with various safety gears like shoulder guars, head guards, elbow padding and many more. One such very famous and efficient product is the Dainese back protector. Its process may vary from $59.99 to $239, depending upon their respective designs.</p>
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