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Has the Halo Worked Since It Was Implemented?. Top Story - September 2018.
The big news for the start of the 2018 season was the implementation of the halo. The halo device is made out of titanium material which has been tested by the FIA to ensure it can handle the heaviest of loads. The halo is fitted to the cars by the teams as the FIA ensure they are tested for the teams to use. With that being said, the halo is able to have some carbon fibre attached to the top of the device.
By H4MM3R_H34D 237 years ago in Wheel
10 Least Reliable Car Brands, According to Mechanics
When it comes to cars, no one knows better than your local mechanic. They spend every day working on cars, reading up on new car technology, and just living the gearhead lifestyle in ways most people never get to do.
By Buddy Brown7 years ago in Wheel
Do F1 Politics Ruin the Sport?
In 2018 Esteban Ocon has had some amazing performances throughout the season so far, but currently the news stands that Esteban Ocon will not be staying with the Force India team for 2019.
By H4MM3R_H34D 237 years ago in Wheel
Life as a Car Girl
I’d like to think my love for cars started from birth, but that’s not entirely true. I grew up in a family who already had a love affair with cars. They loved the American classics, hot rods, and muscle cars. My family inherited a 1920s Pontiac from my late great-grandfather. To me, it was the “Bonnie and Clyde car” that sat in the garage collecting dust. We also had my grandmother’s first car, a 1957 Chevy Fleetmaster. I loved these cars because they simply don’t make cars like they used to. The huge couch seats, rounded body lines, and Art Deco accents really romanticized cars for me.
By Rice Baby7 years ago in Wheel
10 Ways to Make Your Car More Fuel Efficient
While gas prices have been relatively steady as of late, it is always smart to make your car as economical as possible if your want to save money on gas. Thankfully, there are a number of techniques to make your car more fuel efficient, and few require additional expenses or special equipment. In fact, it mostly comes down to common sense, some new driving techniques, and understanding your vehicle.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Wheel
Why Do Americans Hate Station Wagons?
At one point in America's history, the station wagon was king. In the 1970s and 80s, there was simply no substitute for station wagons if you had a family. It usurped this position from the mid-size sedan, which had been the most popular option (because it was pretty much the only option) for parents with children for the bulk of the 20th century.
By Glenn Bushinski7 years ago in Wheel
10 Things You Didn't Know About Harley-Davidson
Though the company has had its share of ups and downs throughout the years, Harley-Davidson is undoubtedly an American institution, and the oldest continuously functioning motorcycle company in the nation. From its humble beginnings to its ability to weather national disasters and its adaptability in a constantly changing market, the manufacturing giant has more than earned its place in history. Here are ten things you didn't know about Harley-Davidson before today.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Wheel
How to Prepare Your Car for Long-Term Storage. Top Story - September 2018.
Ready for the big trip? Have you got everything in order? Preparing your car is yet another chore to be crossed off your checklist, and it requires some time to take care of the details. However, it’s definitely worth it. There’s nothing more annoying than coming back home after a long absence only to have to deal with problems right away. For instance, your car is damaged or it won’t start. There’s no need for facing harsh reality the moment you arrive, is there? For this reason, here are a few tips on how to keep your car in perfect condition until you come back from your trip, even if it’s a long one (for instance, over a year).
By Tanya Mayer7 years ago in Wheel
Women Who Ride
Ladies you can do it! Be a woman in a man's world! Yes... I am one of those girls who loves her makeup... especially bright red lipstick. I ride my Harley in full makeup... I work out in full makeup and you know why?
By Tere McDougall7 years ago in Wheel
Brand Dilution
I had the pleasurable experience of a fortnight's holiday in Lanzarote, the most eastern of the main islands that make up the Canaries, situated just off the coast of Morocco. During my stay, the weather turned from a pleasurable 25ºC down to middling and late teens combined with a lot of rain; Great! Sun beds away, tan lotion back in the bag and hideout in the resort until it all blows over. I cannot stand English resorts so we therefore came to the conclusion that we had only two choices, fly home early or get a hire car of some description so that we can at least take shelter if caught out or to try to chase the sun around the island like a stupid dog and its tail.
By The Freeman Show7 years ago in Wheel
The History of Steam-Powered Cars
The history of steam-powered cars goes back not just centuries, but millennia. To trace the path of its invention, we first have to go back to the first use of steam as a mechanism to power motion: the aeolipile. The aeolipile was invented by the Hero of Alexandria in the 1st Century AD. Although it did not channel steam power for any practical purpose at this point, the mounted spherical device used the force of escaping steam to make it spin, demonstrating the principles that would later be used to make steam engines and steam-propelled vehicles—namely, the potential force of directed steam.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Wheel
Car Insurance
So I don’t know how it is in other countries but in the UK car insurance is mandatory but has no regulatory body, which means insurance companies can do basically whatever they want to their customers.
By Hannah P7 years ago in Wheel