Monthly Archives: April 2013

Car Repair Advice: What To Do With A Broke Down Car

Learning tricks about auto repair can seem daunting at first, but it’s only as difficult as you make it! Learning some valuable information on the subject really helps you in sticky situations. Review the tips provided here for DIY advice so you can avoid a trip to your mechanic whenever trouble strikes.

Belts are vital to your engine’s performance. If a belt fails, the damage caused to the engine could be devastating. Make a habit of regularly looking at the belts to see if there are any issues. You should replace the belts if you hear screeching noises when your car starts.

BMW M1 to be auctioned by RM Auctions

bmw-m1

A while back BMW decided to build a competitor for the supercars that where the dream of every young boy.

Important headlines you might have missed

These are some important headlines you might have missed recently. Take your time eading these as they unfortunately were quickly replaced by other headline news but are are very similar and from many carmakers in the EU.

Opel confirms Bochum plant to close in late 2014
General Motors Co.’s Opel unit solidified plans to close its car plant in Bochum, Germany, at the end of 2014 after workers rejected a wage freeze. It is the first shutdown of an auto factory in the country since World War II.

S-class rival would contradict Volvo’s image says CEO

Volvo will not develop a flagship sedan to challenge the BMW 7 series, the Mercedes-Benz S class or the Audi A8.

Certainly not now, and maybe not ever. Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson said such a flagship doesn’t fit Volvo’s green image and is not, in fact, the sort of vehicle that Volvo customers would even consider.

Ford unveils new 1.5-litre Ecoboost engine

The 1.5-liter engine will be built in Romania.

Ford has unveiled a new 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, increasing the number of power units in the family to five. The arrival of the 1.5-litre four-cylinder, which will power everything from the Fiesta to the Mondeo, will increase the company’s Ecoboost output to 1.6 mllion units per year across six factories.