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Largest Auto Recalls in History

July 29th 2011 05:57
Just how large were the major auto-recalls in the history of the industry?
Who were the companies involved and how much did the recall cost them?
What were the reasons for the recall?

The info-graphic below will detail everything you ever needed to know about auto recalls!

automotive recalls
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How Potholes Form

May 6th 2011 00:05
How potholes form. Water seeps through the cracks in pavement and softens the road’s base, collects then freezes. When the water freezes, it expands and forces the pavement up. Traffic further stresses the pavement. The sun dries up the water leaving a hole under the pavement. With no base, the pavement is weakened and collapses under the weight of traffic. A pothole is formed where the pavement collapsed. Wear from additional traffic expands the hole.
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Most potholes are formed due to fatigue of the road surface. As fatigue fractures develop they typically interlock in a pattern known as "alligator cracking". The chunks of pavement between fatigue cracks are worked loose and may eventually be picked out of the surface by continued wheel loads, thus forming a pothole.
The formation of potholes is exacerbated by low temperatures, as water expands when it freezes to form ice, and puts greater stress on an already cracked pavement or road. Once a pothole forms, it grows through continued removal of broken chunks of pavement. If a pothole fills with water the growth may be accelerated, as the water "washes away" loose particles of road surface as vehicles pass. In temperate climates, potholes tend to form most often during spring months when the subgrade is weak due to high moisture content. However, potholes are a frequent occurrence anywhere in the world, including in the tropics.
Potholes can grow to feet in width, though they usually only become a few inches deep, at most. If they become large enough, damage to tires and vehicle suspensions occurs. Serious road accidents can occur as a direct result, especially on motorways where vehicle speeds are greater. They are frequently almost invisible to road users.




*This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article for Pothole.
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Concept Cars of the Furture

April 27th 2011 02:51
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car prototype made to showcase a concept, new styling and new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced.

The vehicles below sourced from this article at Uncoached show some recent concept cars which although they haven't made it into production yet, give us a glimpse into the future.



cars of the future



concept car ideas



concept motorbike of the future



concept and show cars of the future



slick and neat looking concept cars
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What Does A New Car Really Cost?

October 27th 2010 03:55
TheAutoInsurance.com takes a look at the real cost of buying some popular new car models.
In addition to the purchase price, when buying a new car many other costs must be taken into account including financing, registration, insurance, maintenance & repairs, fuel and depreciation.
How do all these costs compare to each other?
What is the real cost of owning a car?

Click on the info-graphic below and all will be revealed.


cost of owning a new car




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World's Most Beautiful Garages!

April 30th 2010 03:12
best garages
car garages





classic garage
expensive cars and garages






sheds and garages
large garages





famous garages
expensive cars and garages





best garages in the world
wealthy garages

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Ford Super Chief Pickup

February 19th 2010 02:20
The Ford F-250 Super Chief (often known as just the Ford Super Chief) was a concept car that was created by the Ford Motor Company .It may show what the future holds for pickup trucks.

The Super Chief uses a V10 Tri-Flex engine that has supercharged aspiration and induction. In total there are twenty valves in the engine (two valves for every cylinder). The Super Chief's engine is hydrogen-powered. It can also run on gasoline and ethanol


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John Deere

August 26th 2009 03:16
Founded in 1837 by John Deere, his company has become the leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the world. John Deere's agricultural products include tractors, combine harvesters, balers, planters/seeders, ATVs forestry equipment and much more.
Thanks to machinefinder.com, today we celebrate 172 years of manufacturing from John Deere. Best of all these pictures are in HDR!

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Celebrating 50 Years of the Mini

May 25th 2009 05:42
The distinctive two-door car was designed for the British Motor Corporation (BMC) by Sir Alec Issigonis. The car came about because of a fuel shortage caused by the 1956 Suez Crisis (petrol was being rationed in the U.K. and sales of large cars had slumped). Leonard Lord, the head of BMC, reportedly decreed: "God damn these bloody awful Bubble Cars. We must drive them off the road by designing a proper miniature car."

Today we celebrate 50 years since the first Mini rolled off the production line in 1959. Thanks to Time for these images. Obtain more information here
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