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Amphibious Vehicles
- By Brenda Williams
- Published 11/13/2008
- Automotive
- Unrated
An amphibious vehicle is a vehicle or craft that has the ability to travel through water and is used to transport people and equipment across large bodies of water The majority of amphibious vehicles are used by armies and militaries worldwide to transport troops, goods, food and fighting equipment from point to point
The Skeletons in the Volkswagen Closet
- By Brenda Williams
- Published 10/30/2008
- Automotive
- Unrated
The Volkswagen Beetle took America by storm and forever changed the American automobile industry It surpassed the Model T to become the highest selling car in US automotive history
The Ford Thunderbird – An American Classic
- By Brenda Williams
- Published 10/30/2008
- Automotive
- Unrated
The Ford Thunderbird has been hailed as an American icon, preserved in film and song The Beach Boys, the popular rock group of the 60's, put the Thunderbird to music in their song, "Fun, Fun, Fun"
"And she'll have fun, fun, fun
til her daddy takes the t-bird away"
One of the Beach Boys, Dennis Wilson, originally owned a 1955 T-bird
The Car of Love and Hate
- By Brenda Williams
- Published 10/30/2008
- Automotive
- Unrated
It was the people's car but the people supposedly hated it It smelled awful, emitted blue smoke and made horrible noises
Some Tips For Proper Car Maintenance
- By Brenda Williams
- Published 10/30/2008
- Automotive
- Unrated
We all want our cars to last and no one wants to be stranded along side the road with a malfunctioning car or worse yet stalled in the midst of freeway traffic You can avoid or minimize these calamities by doing the necessary maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's owner's manual
Checking the Fluids in Your Car
- By Brenda Williams
- Published 10/30/2008
- Automotive
- Unrated
There was a time that when you filled your gasoline tank, a friendly, knowledgeable and efficient attendant cheerfully checked your oil, coolant, and transmission fluid He cleaned your windshield, checked your wiper blades and sometimes even your tires
The Automobile of the Future
- By Brenda Williams
- Published 10/30/2008
- Automotive
- Unrated
Scientists are increasingly concerned about both the long and short-term effects of air pollution
The short-term effects include eye, nose and throat irritations, headaches, nausea, and respiratory infections
America Falls in Love With Smart
- By Brenda Williams
- Published 10/30/2008
- Automotive
- Unrated
USA Today called it a "Breadbox on Wheels" Its eight foot, eight inch length will fit head-on to the curb in a parking space
The Tank
- By Brenda Williams
- Published 10/30/2008
- Automotive
- Unrated
The tank is one of the most recognizable military fighting vehicles used across the world today It is usually painted in camouflage to match its environmental surroundings
Tractor Trailers
- By Brenda Williams
- Published 10/30/2008
- Automotive
- Unrated
Tractor trailers are the backbone of the United States commercial industry If there are no tractor trailers on the road then manufacturing numbers and shipping numbers have declined drastically
