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Volkswagen Canada is displaying its Thunder Bunny Concept at the Edmonton Motorshow to commemorate a muscular Rabbit that was built in the early 1980s. The Thunder Bunny was designed in collaboration with Derek Jenkins, chief designer at the Volkswagen Design Center California located in Santa Monica. It is an updated version of the original that debuted together with the Concept R GTI on last year’s 2006 SEMA Show held in Las Vegas. The development of the Thunder Bunny was brought about by the frustration of Bill Neumann on Volkswagen’s unwillingness to import the GTI to Canada. It should be remembered that the GTI is one of the most celebrated hatchback in Europe unfortunately it was not made...

Just a few years ago, ECU tuning was unheard of. Today, it's widely acknowledged that the ECU - the Electronic Control Unit - is the key to automotive performance and tuning. This applies to domestics and imports, cars and trucks, and even to the luxury segment of the market. My own Acura has a programmable ECU that allows me to monitor over 40 sensors and data points in real time. I can tweak and upload ECU calibrations from a laptop computer connected to the ECU via a USB cable. I still use conventional instruments like a boost display to provide me with important data, but I know that it's really the modified ECU that runs the show, making sure that my supercharged engine gets the proper amount...

When you drive, you are not only responsible for your own safety but as well as the safety of your passengers and other people including drivers of other cars, their passengers, pedestrians crossing the road and those on the sidewalks. Having responsibilities as huge as these isn't a joke; thus, one must be serious in following traffic rules and keeping his auto away from accidents as much as possible. Auto Parts Corner values your safety more than other auto parts stores do. It promotes safe and responsible driving by featuring the finest safety car parts for various makes and models in its site, believing that car accidents can be prevented by using auto parts that are reliable and durable. This...

What separates cars from dream cars? The former basically includes cars that may be considered as necessity; you know ordinary transport that takes you from point A to point B and then back again. Dream cars however, are another story since they include the array of supercars that makes your heart flutter and transforms the road into a stage for you to show off. The Abt Sportsline’s R8 is another addition to the selection of dream cars and is preparing to get ready to overtake the other sportscar in the battle for prestige. The design studies conducted by Abt for the Audi R8 has lead to the creation of one of the sportiest sports car that Audi—luxury unit of Volkswagen and recipient of quality...

One of the major subsidiaries of Volkswagen, Bentley, has given Europe’s largest automaker something to celebrate about when it smashed the world ice speed record last week with an average speed of 199.86 mph (321.65 km/h) on the frozen sea off the coast of Finland. The almost standard four-wheel-drive Bentley Continental GT which is privately owned by the world rally star has been able to topple down the previous ice speed record by a Bugatti EB110 Supersport recording 184.14 mph (296.34 km/h) set at the same location. Kankkunen’s team bear the minus 30 degrees Celsius temperature on the 10 km section of frozen sea, 50 km north of Oulu in western Finland. Kankkunen’s team had to make it over...

At the recent 77e Salon International de l'Auto Geneve (77th annual Geneva International Motor Show) early this March, Volkswagen Group's Audi division unveiled their latest luxury high-performance sports coupe in front of the European crowd who participated in the show. The Audi S5 took the center stage in the Audi stand along with the Audi A5 coupe. As for a sports coupe, the Audi S5 features a sporty and elegant exterior and interior design along with clear functionality. Outside the car, you can find the radiator grille painted in platinum grey and fitted with vertical chrome inlays. The front and rear bumpers are more distinctive along with the air inlet grilles. Other exterior parts found on...

Among the most distinguished names in the auto industry is Mazda. More than 800,000 units of Mazda vehicles are being sold out in the market every year, which only shows Mazda as a reliable auto maker. It is known for its exciting concept cars, powerful engines, including the revolutionary Wankel engine and tough and reliable auto parts designed and made with the most sophisticated technology. In the field of racing, Mazda has also exhibited superiority in building cars through its several wins credited to two, three- and four-rotor Mazda cars and other modified Mazda autos of private racers. Mazda definitely deserves no less than excellent care as it affords every Mazda user great driving...

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eRoo Deal's Details We offer a convenient, honest & friendly alternative to the big dealers. If it has a motor we can service it to manufacturer’s specifications and to your complete satisfaction. We provide a 12 Point Safety Check as part of our service. Car service Details: (16 essential points) • A Change Oil (Castrol 10W30 / 20W50) • Installation of a New Oil Filter (Top Quality) • Lubricate Chassis • Check Air Filter • Check for Oil Leaks • Check/Fill Power Steering Fluid • Check Battery Fluid • Check/Fill Windshield Fluid • Check/Fill Transmission or Transaxle Fluid • Check/Fill Differential Fluid • Check Radiator Level and Test Coolant • Check...

own a BMW chances are you have scoured the internet searching for great deals on BMW parts and accessories. Who can blame you? BMW's are infamous for their great handling, but with great handling comes the associated wear and tear of the suspension and steering parts (ie BMW control arms and thrust arms). When these parts begin to wear, its not surprising when you get an outrageous quote from a dealership for hundreds, if not several thousands of dollars to replace these steering and suspension parts. I'm just using BMW control arms as an example, but its across the board for any European cars such as Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, and Volkswagen. You have now made a decision to do your own due diligence...

Škoda Auto has started producing a brand new engine in its Mladá Boleslav plant. The new unit is going to be fitted to Škoda, Audi, Volkswagen and Seat vehicles. The all-new product is a 1.2-litre supercharged four-cylinder (77 kW) engine with direct fuel injection. The identification of vehicles to be fitted with this engine is going to include the abbreviation "TSI". One of the key targets in the product development process was to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. "This brand new TSI engine provides a unique opportunity of combining environmental friendliness with a well-balanced driving performance. With substantially lower CO2 figures, this new engine needs to be seen as a...

When taking your vehicle to a car repair garage it is important to understand the different capabilities and services modern garages can offer. Prior to the start of the twenty first century most cars were far simpler than they are today and relied less on electronics and systems such as fuel injection and because of this it was far easier for garages to offer generic repair services for most makes of vehicles. Mechanics traditionally tended to be jacks of all trades within the automotive world and could turn their hands to most types of mechanical repairs. In the modern world, virtually all vehicles use sophisticated electronics to control everything from engine management to drive train operation...

This article may sound like a business or cultural discussion, but it leads to a very valuable personal growth lesson at the end. The general consensus is that 'made in China' means garbage quality, as if everything made in China is going to be rubbish. In one of my business ventures, my business partner and I have spent years working with several factories in China manufacturing a wide range of products and have come to a clear realization of the truth about the skills and abilities of Chinese workmanship that I would like to share. In my travels around the world, it is clear that each culture has its own tendencies and skills, however they may be known globally for something quite different. The...

GM's sale of Saab has some wondering what would become of certain Saab vehicles already in the planning pipeline. A newly updated 9-5 line is a go, but what about a product that won't be out until late in the 2010 calendar year - Saab's 2011 9-4X crossover? Well, according to Saab that vehicle will hit the market as planned and on schedule too. The Saab 9-4X is a product much needed by the Swedish automaker as it repositions itself as a distinctly unique brand. The manufacturer's earlier foray into the world of SUVs was a failure as the current 9-7X is based on an aged GM truck platform Saab shares with Chevrolet and other US brands. The upcoming 9-4X and the recently released Cadillac SRX utilize a...

Just like anything else in the world, cars also need regular maintenance to ensure you always get the cool driving experience. Regular car maintenance not only gives your car a long life but they also ensure the safety you get while driving. From the regular cleaning and washing to the routine inspection of the important parts all is necessary to keep your car fit. A popular phase, “A stitch in time saves nine” also says that if you have a task before you complete it sooner, rather than later, to prevent the task from becoming a bigger job than it has to be. The same thing is also applied on your car maintenance as car is made up of several different parts which depend on each other for a proper...

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Most of the critics in the auto industry found Volkswagen’s decision to replace Beetle as its entry level vehicle with all-new Rabbit a great blunder. This is due to the fact that Rabbit does not hold interest the same way Beetle does. As a result, sales were considered dismal and It was in the year 1977 when Volkswagen has finally decided to replace its entry-level vehicle. The chosen model was Rabbit, which was built in the US between 1979 and 1984. However, the same was replaced by Golf, which eventually did not satisfy the expectations of the automaker. In fact, last year’s sales of Golf dropped by 36 percent, which is equated to 15, 690 units. With this instance, the automaker has...

Finally Audi is tired of always being beaten in the US sales race against Lexus and other luxury brands. According to some auto analysts things will change for Volkswagen’s subsidiary German luxury automaker if and only if its three-pronged plan to boost sales finally succeeds. According to a top Audi executive, the automaker plans to increase the number if vehicles it offers, add more exclusive dealers and conduct a more aggressive form of marketing scheme that will boost brand image. They plan that aside from the usual type of advertisements they will also strive for a larger internet presence. Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president of Audi of America Inc., in a speech at the Automotive...

Proton and Volkswagen have moved a step closer to a partnership deal after recent talks, a Malaysian newspaper reported on Saturday, reported Reuters. Shares of Proton Holdings Bhd., the unprofitable Malaysian carmaker, rose on a report that the Volkswagen AG may have agreed to share technology with the company and to buy a stake in its manufacturing unit, reported Angus Whitley of Bloomberg. Proton has been struggling with an increasingly declining market share in Malaysia due to close auto competition. It has been unable to make up the underperformance through exports. This is why the Malaysian carmaker is finding ways to cope. And VW wheels could serve as the key element to move on. After the...

Member companies of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) started the celebration of the nationwide National Alternative Fuel Autos Week by announcing to the public that there are currently about 10.5 million vehicles with alternative fuel drivetrain traveling in the millions of roads across the US. Auto Alliance obtained the information based from the 2006 sales results provided by R. L. Polk & Co., the premier provider of automotive information and marketing solutions to the automotive world. Dave McCurdy, president of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers "There are 10.5 million Alternative Fuel Autos on the roads and highways of every state across the country. We are happy...

With 500bhp and 1000Nm of torque, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI, is by most rational measures, almost pornographically over-endowed. While some will see it as a grotesque manifestation of all that is wrong with modern car manufacture, those who have driven it will tend to disagree. There’s something illicitly addictive about this much power. Many thought a high water mark had been reached with powerful SUV diesel engines when Volkswagen launched the 5.0-litre V10 Touareg, powered by a 313bhp unit. This reigned supreme for some time but was eventually swamped by Audi’s 322bhp powerplant fitted to the Q7 4.2TDI that has since been upgraded to 335bhp. At the 2008 Geneva Show, the wraps came off a Q7...

Are you operating in your anointing? Let's talk about the word "anointing". What is your anointing? We might say it's your calling, your destiny, your purpose in life. What that means is that you were born for something. Every single person within the sound of my voice or reading these words, you were born for something specific. When you are anointed, things don't stick to you. You know how a spider makes a web? Do you also know that every insect in the universe gets stuck in that web except the spider? Don't you wonder why that is? Out of the bottom of his little body he excretes oil, specific oil only for the spider that keeps him from getting stuck in his own web. When you're living in...

With interest growing in rail travel, let's take a brief journey through the history of passenger rail travel and see how far we've come. Wagonways The earliest evidence of rail travel can be found in its predecessor, the wagonway. In ancient times, as far back as 500 BC, horses or men were used to pull wagons that were loaded with cargo and then wedged between two grooves which kept the wagon in alignment and going the desired direction. These horse drawn and man drawn wagons were prevalent in ancient Greek and Roman times. Later on, in the 16th century, wagonways were used in Germany to transport ore from mines. This was done on wooden rails. Later, the wood was replaced with iron. Steam Engine In...

Dewitt, NY – October 20, 2009: The current issue of The MHEDA Journal, the leading online magazine for the forklift, storage and handling, and general material handling equipment industries, is now available for viewing at The print magazine was mailed to subscribers on October 15. This edition features a focus on partnerships between manufacturers and distributors of material handling equipment. Such partnerships are essential for success, particularly in a down economy. In a time of uncertainty, mutual commitment from the supplier and the distributor is one thing both parties can be sure of to achieve positive results. This issue contains 18 stories of how collaboration directly resulted in...

recently had the opportunity to read Paul Miller’s debut book A Place to Belong. In it he details his life between the ages of 8 and 14, so what? I hear you say. Well the simple answer is that Paul’s childhood was anything but normal. This is a deeply moving work, and one that will illicit disbelief that the human race can be so callous. Paul agreed to sit down and talk about A Place To Belong. Hi Paul, thank you for agreeing to sit down and talk to us. Can you tell us a little about yourself? Most of my life has been spent in Structural Steel and Railcar Manufacturing. The last twenty years as a Realtor combined with six years in writing and perfecting A Place to Belong. Married and...

racks allow warehouses to make the most of space by protecting products and equipment in contained structures that can be placed on top of one another in vertical arrangements as high as five units tall. When these racks are not in use, they can be stored in even more compact, consolidated arrangements to minimize consumption of storage space needed for other equipment and materials. Many different types of stack racks exist for specific material types and material handling needs, and most are portable to some degree to combine mobility with efficiency in space management. Nesting Stack Racks. Nesting portable stack racks designed to protect products from damage, consolidate storage space...

Zakopane is an emerging skiing hot spot that offers great value for money. One of the major mountain resorts in an eastern European city, Zakopane has a good range of sophisticated facilities that promise an enjoyable skiing experience for backpackers on a budget. Popular among local ski-enthusiasts, it is now gaining prominence as an international ski destination. Location Poland is a cheap travel spot and the stunning scenery of Zakopane adds to the attraction of the country. Zakopane hostels are smart and comfortable and are located close to the ski slopes. With the Tatra Mountains towering in the distance, Zakopane offers wonderful vistas from the peak of the Carpathians on a clear day. Not yet...

If you are starting to think about where you would like to go for your next holiday have a serious look at visiting the Northern Territory in Australia. This is one place where all the world's best natural attractions are clustered together and complemented by top class accommodation. The city of Darwin lies in Australia's far north and enjoys a superb tropical climate. Here is a place where the great Outback meets the Timor Sea and the result is spectacular. The Northern Territory has a wonderful and colorful history, and cultural background of its inhabitants is a legacy of its past history. Pearl diving, fishing, the local Aboriginal tribes, early explorers, The Second World War, and Australia's...

Hung is a comedy-drama broadcast, which premiered on HBO on June 28, 2009. The system is made by Dmitry Lipkin and Writer Burson and stars Clocksmith Jane as Ray Drecker, a struggling suburban Metropolis squeaky schoolhouse hoops railcar who resorts to prostitution. Tanya continues to score terrible interpersonal relationships with pretty untold everybody, and seems to human no benefit in acquisition how to embellish a surpass procurer. It is too negative Lenore has disappeared off the take, simply because she has the someone instincts Tanya lacks and could show her a few important lessons. See now, that will be an unputdownable arc to catch. Not equivalent Tanya would maintain to turn Berg Turn or...

I don't know about you, but I'm really getting tired of the same old vacation spots! Yes, the golden sand and clear,warm water are very enticing. Yes, the clear mountain air invites you to explore everything. But the problem is that sometimes you just want something different and the usual vacation spot just won't cut it anymore! Here are the top 7 most unusual hotels in the world, giving you a possible destination for your next great vacation: 1. Woodpecker Hotel (Vasteras, Sweden) Are you afraid of heights? If yes, this sure isn't the hotel for you! The Woodpecker hotel is 13 meters (42 feet) above ground in a 130 year old oak tree in the Vasaparken park. This is the work of Mikael Genberg, a...

The freight industry has a unique lexicon, much of it rooted in a long transportation history. The vocabulary can be a bit overwhelming and confusing to a newcomer. We'll explore some of the most often-used terms here: Abatement - A discount allowed for damage or overcharge Accessorial - Some service that is not considered 'standard' and will incur additional fees. This can include inside delivery, insurance, lift gate service, and other services Bill of Lading (BOL) - Essential shipping documents which state relevant names and addresses, places of origin and destination, description of the shipped goods, instructions for payment and other relevant information Booking - Arranging for the...

Machinery categorized as heavy equipment include large vehicles and mobile equipments used in industrial activities such as construction, lifting of heavy material, tilling of land, digging of trenches for drains, laying of pipelines and paving of roads. A heavy equipment technician is a skilled workman, who repairs and maintains heavy diesel engines, fuel, brake and transmission systems, electrical and other systems that are part of farm machinery, cranes bulldozers, railcars, heavy dumper trucks, excavators, pavers and many other type of such machinery. His key objective is to ensure that the machines remain in top working condition and continue to function at peak levels for a long time in line...

Since time began water has been spiritually and physically regenerative. The energy of the sun, nutrients from soil, and minerals from marine life cycle into waters and rain back down to nourish us and the planet, body and soul. But water that is toxic cannot renew. Less than 2% of the water on earth is available for agriculture and human use, much of that is being polluted or privatized. Ground and surface water in nations that contain 40% of the world's population are dangerously polluted and emptied. 67% of our ocean fisheries are depleted. Pollution from cities, farms, and industry have created over 40 global dead zones including one the size of Massachusetts at the gate to the Mississippi River...

The history of GM, the world's largest automaker, saw its beginning in 1908. The company was founded by William Durant in the year 1902. The shrewd businessman that he was, Durant realized that the future lay with cars and not carriages. Initially, the company was founded as a holding company for Buick. The latter part of the year saw the company acquiring Oldsmobile, followed by the possession of Cadillac, Oakland and Elmore in the very next year. Many of the motor companies were in dire straits during the difficult years of the early 1900's. The stock market panic in 1907 put a lot of small companies into financial distress. Many of these companies were running on credit from various bankers. This...

What is six sigma? Six sigma is a highly disciplined approach used to reduce the process variations to the extent that the level of defects are drastically reduced to less than 3.4 per million process, product or service opportunities (DPMO). Six sigma is a powerful approach to achieve breakthrough improvements in manufacturing, engineering and business processes. The approach relies heavily on advanced statistical methods that complement the process and product knowledge to reduce variation in processes. It is new way of doing business that would eliminate the existing defects efficiently and would prevent defects from occurring.; What is sigma? Sigma is a Greek letter that is used to describe...

Let us introduce shipping containers first. Shipping containers are standard sized boxes in which you ship merchandise. These are not small boxes for packing a pair of shoes. Standard shipping containers typically come in 8 feet by 8.5 (or 9.5) feet cross-sections, 20 or 40 or 45 feet long. So they compare best with log cabins than shoeboxes. (In fact, a popular use for empty shipping containers is to convert them into houses.) Shipping containers transformed the logistics scenario and led to a huge expansion in world trade. You pack your merchandise into shipping containers at the factory, load it into a standard container truck that goes to the nearest railroad station or sea port where the...