Tag: automotive industry
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10 Signs That Customers Are Lying to the Car Salesperson
As a car salesperson, it is not a normal day at work if we are not being lied to by our customers and potential customers. This is where the popular saying “Buyers are Liars” comes from. It does not take being in this business too long to check off all of the boxes on the…
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25 Cars That Were Just Too Embarrassing to Drive
When it comes to figuring out which cars are the fastest, there are easy ways to do so. Essentially, all you need to do is compare the top speeds at which the cars can drive and you have a clear winner. Comparing cars in this way is objective in that it all comes down to…
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Why the Toyota 4Runner was the Best SUV of the 1980s (and why it is still made today)
Find out why the Toyota 4runner might be the best SUV of the 1980’s
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10 American Cars That Are Really Made Overseas
A lot of Americans take pride in driving American cars but the sad reality is that a lot of cars companies that claim to sell cars that are “made in America” actually have their cars made overseas, usually to keep down costs. Although it is noble to want to support the American economy and keep…
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This Is Why Self-Driving Cars Come with So Many Types of Sensors
Autonomous vehicles frequently proudly claim to be fitted with an extensive list of sensors, cameras, ultrasound, radar, lidar, you name it. But if you have ever wondered why so many sensors are required, look no farther than this picture. You’re looking at what’s known in the autonomous car industry as an edge case, a situation…
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10 Cars That Should Not Have Been As Successful as They Are
A lot of work goes into the development and marketing of a new vehicle model. Although there is always pilot testing that is done before a car goes onto the market, there is no way to predict whether or not a certain vehicle will be a success or failure. Millions of dollars are spent each…
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19 Tesla Facts That Will Shock You
Tesla’s namesake is the famous inventor Nikolai Tesla, who is best known for his work with electronics, which is fitting, as Tesla is after all an electric car company. However, the fact that they are the leaders in electronic car technology is not the only reason for their rise to fame. Tesla is known for…
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The Worst Cars of the 1970s
When you think of the Seventies, what do you think about, what do you remember? Disco maybe? Gold Medallions perhaps? Stevie Wonder probably? Stars Wars definitely! But, to be honest, if we had our way, we’d rather forget some parts of the Seventies too. We’d especially like to forget some of the lemons that feature…
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The Worst Cars Of The 1980’s
There have been some pretty terrible cars produced throughout automotive history. However, most of the biggest design blunders ever made was during the Eighties. Actually, much of the 1970s was quite sketchy too. If car design, engineering, and manufacture had skipped over the 1980s, no one would mind. The Eighties is a dark time for…
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What Is A Certified Mechanic?
A mechanic’s primary liability is to ensure that an automobile is effective and safe on the road. To keep an auto or other vehicle running effortlessly, a technician performs basic tasks like altering the oil, changing fuel filters, rotating and inflating tires, examining the brakes and analyzing the engine. Mechanics utilize a number of specialised…