Antique Car History By Sonali Sen
Owning a car is a necessity for many people, but for many other possessing antique cars is a matter of pride and sort of a prestige symbol. Owning an antique car is in most times as costly as owning a new car as there are many people involved who are in the passion of collecting antique cars. Many antique car enthusiasts collect antique cars as a hobby or a memory. But there are several others who collect antique cars as an investment option. For them antique cars are a way to make profit – these people collect antique cars and sell it after some time at a higher price than originally brought.
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Antique Car History
Car Rental Traps For The Unaware!
Car Rental Traps For The Unaware! By Nick Burton
Car rental agreements are as common today, as buying an air ticket. And while we often complain of how badly the airlines treat us, many dubious practices and customer rights abuses happening daily in the car rental industry, go unnoticed.
Why? Mainly because the victims, usually a naïve first time hirer, can only himself to blame. Yes, thought it may sound harsh, it’s mainly the lack of a common sense and total carelessness that becomes a huge headache for the car rental business’ customer.
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I Drive My Mini Cooper And I'm Feeling Super-Dooper!
I Drive My Mini Cooper And I'm Feeling Super-Dooper!
1956. The Suez Crisis plunges Europe into a fuel crisis, petrol is rashioned and sales of new cars plummet.
Germany responds by creating the Gogomobile and three wheeled cars. President of the British Motor Corporation, Sir Leonard Lord is unimpressed and asks his chief designer, Alec Issigonis to create a “proper miniture car”.
To make it more challenging he also sets him strict design restrictions. It has to measure four feet across, four feet high and 10 feet long, provide for four passengers and their luggage and use only existing parts.
5 Cars Under $30,000 that Scream for Summer Fun!
5 Cars Under $30,000 that Scream for Summer Fun!
By Peter J.H. Johnson
It's coming. Summer that is. With its long warm days, who hasn't been tempted to go out and get a convertible. So here it is. 5 cars that know what fun in the sun is all about. Just don't forget the sunscreen.
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Introduced to North America 17 years ago, the Mazda Miata has become as American as apple pie. And like many of us, it has grown in just about every dimension over the years. But don't be fooled, this guy has some muscle. With a 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine that pumps out 170hp, the Miata can hold its own, especially when it comes to the twisty bits. Great handling, strong brakes and a well-finished interior round off a top-notch package built for summer fun.
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