Monthly Archives: November 2005

Decorating Cars This Holiday Season Christmas Wreaths

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Christmas wreaths aren’t limited to front doors anymore as many drivers are decorating their trucks and cars with Christmas Wreaths this holiday season. An 18-inch diameter fresh Balsam Fir Car/Truck Christmas Wreath from Acadia Wreath Company in Maine is $22 with free shipping.

“Adorning your car or truck with a Christmas wreath is a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer,” says Lynn Jebbia, president of Acadia Wreath Company.  “Here in the state of Maine, many people attach Christmas wreaths to the front grill of their cars and trucks during the holiday season.” [1]

“Our customers love the scent of fresh balsam fir every time they get in and out of their cars, and it looks so festive on their vehicles,”  Jebbia says.  “In fact, some people see the wreath’s red bow and think the driver just received a new car for Christmas. It’s a lot of fun!”

On the other side of the coin, some people think that adorning your car with Christmas ornaments and wreaths should be stopped. The point of Christmas is to celebrate the coming of Christ and not to support consumerism.

[1. PRWEB Nov 28, 2005]

Advanced Fluid Solutions Gas and Fuel Additives Shown to Increse Gas Mileage and Horse Power

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Advanced Fluid Solutions is a small private company in Dallas that is having a huge year marketing their own line of EXP4 fuel and oil additives. They have been shown on the cable tv show, Speedvision and have been on the radio. Their products have been independently tested and their claims documented. These products really do increase your horsepower, miles per gallon ratio and helps to reduce friction. They really work.

AFS product lines are formulated for the food processing, industrial, and maintenance and transportation industries, as well as the broader consumer market. AFS offers products under the AFS, EXP4 and NUVO brands, which have been developed to meet and exceed manufacturers’ specifications and industry standards for fluid replacement. Our products have been developed, tested and manufactured to our specifications by industry leading, private-label manufacturing plants. [PRWEB Nov 28, 2005]

BMW 3 Series gets a M5 Engine

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The quick Hartge BMW 330 jumps over the lazy M5 with a V10 motor! Leftlane News reported today that a “tuner dropped M5’s V10 into BMW 3-series” giving the BMW 3-series 550 horsepower, 383 lb.-ft of torque and a maximum speed of 200 mph.

The BMW M3 pales in comparison to Hartge’s with only 333 horsepower, 262 lb.-ft of torque and a maximum speed of 155 mph. The M5 does better with 500 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft of torque. But both are “lazy dogs” compared to the tuned version.

Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. Signs NASCAR’s Leilani Münter for the 2006 Season

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Konica Minolta and race car driver Leilani Münter have joined forces for the 2006 NASCAR Elite Division Southeast Series Championship. Münter will also be running for the 2006 Rookie of the Year honors.

“I am honored to be a part of the Konica Minolta family,” said Münter, “They are a first class company and they make top quality products. I am proud to carry their colors as I race for the NASCAR Southeast Series Championship. 2006 is going to be an exciting year for me and I will be documenting my adventures with my Konica Minolta digital camera.”

[PRWEB Nov 24, 2005]

Car Maintenance Improves Fuel Economy

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Fuel prices, insurance rates and car maintenance expenses continue to rise. Gas prices alone are up as much as 65% or more from a year ago according to a survey of service stations by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The U.S. Energy Department reports that under-inflated tires can increase fuel consumption by up to 3 percent. One study estimates that 50-80 percent of the tires rolling on U.S. roads are under inflated. Astonishingly, we could save up to 2 billion gallons of gas each year simply by properly inflating our tires.

Secondly, a clogged air filter can increase fuel consumption by as much as 10 percent. Air filters keep impurities from damaging the interior of the engine, so replacing dirty filters will save gas and protect your engine. More tips to save money on fuel are available at www.fueleconomy.gov.

According to Chad Westfall of Royal Purple®, “there are high performance motor oils that can make meaningful improvements to your car’s fuel economy and engine life. For instance, numerous independent studies have documented that Royal Purple motor oil improves fuel economy by as much as 5 percent….”

[PRWEB Nov 23, 2005]

Daewoo Taps 3DVU for 3D Image With Full Landscape Elevation in Their Next Car Navigation System

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3DVU’s technology offers the most realistic car navigation system ever with 3D imagery and terrain elevation.

Isaac Levanon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of 3DVU stated, “Daewoo’s decision signifies the new and inevitable trend of presenting more realistic and intuitive navigation aids for users. This is part of the continuous wave of solutions to be offered by major car-navigation entities with 3DVU’s technology”. [PRWEB Nov 22, 2005]

Competitive Edge Motorsports/Kirby Part Ways

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As the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Season draws to a close, many teams, including the Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil Chevy, are adjusting their programs to improve performance in 2006.

A recent evaluation of the racing effort has resulted in a mutual decision for Competitive Edge Motorsports and driver Stuart Kirby to go their separate ways.

“We know that Stuart is popular with Marathon employees and racing fans, which made this a tough decision for both parties, but it needed to be made now to improve to the next level of performance,” said team owner Joe Auer III.

“NASCAR Nextel Cup racing demands that the team continually improve.” A decision on a replacement for Stuart will be made during the off-season.

[PRWEB Nov 19, 2005]

Automotive Technology Advances Could Drive Repair Costs Up

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Today’s vehicles are engineered with the latest technology that makes driving safer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable. Virtually every component of a modern vehicle has been carefully reengineered and manufactured after extensive research and development. But what happens when those marvels of technology crash?

According to a survey conducted by the Nebraska Autobody Association, remanufacturing modern collision-damaged vehicles requires highly skilled employees whose salaries are commensurate with other professional technicians. Investment in human resources will be reflected in employee retention, continuing certification, and compensation; costs that will ultimately be absorbed by the consumer in forms of higher premiums and repair costs.

[PRWEB Nov 18, 2005]

Ford Parts Online Store Offers Tips to Improve Fuel Economy and Fuel Efficiency

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Today, as fuel prices continue to escalate, more car buyers are contemplating on getting small passenger cars instead of bigger vehicles such as those top-selling trucks and SUVs from Ford.

Ford Parts Online believes your Ford vehicle—a truck, a sport utility or a car can be fuel efficient and can have better gas mileage by upgrading its original Ford parts and by improving your driving habits.

Here are some fuel saving tips from Ford Parts Online—things you can do with your Ford truck or Ford SUV so you won’t have to trade it for a smaller and less useful car:

  1. Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Driving fast doesn’t mean driving more efficiently. You should speed up smoothly and gradually to save fuel, especially when you are driving your Ford truck on an elevated area.

  2. Reduce weight of your vehicle. You can do this by unloading some unnecessary cargoes. If you have to replace some of your body parts, say your Ford hood, Ford tailgate and Ford fenders, replace them with those made of carbon fiber material that is light yet very durable.
  3. Your engine is a major contributing factor to your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and over-all performance. You can make it more fuel efficient by turbo charging the engine or replacing some of the worn out Ford engine parts. Turbo diesel engines under 1.4 L are the most fuel efficient engines in terms of power per unit displacement.
  4. Moreover, make sure that the engine is well tuned.
  5. Make sure your Ford wheels are properly aligned and your tires are well inflated.
  6. If your Ford is equipped with a manual transmission, use the highest gear possible.
  7. When driving at high speeds, make sure that your windows are closed to avoid aerodynamic drag. At low speeds, you can put off the AC system and open the windows instead to save fuel. Likewise, it is important to check that all AC system parts especially the Ford AC condenser is at perfect working condition.
  8. Avoid idling, especially for more than 10 seconds.

[Full Press Release at PRWEB Nov 17, 2005]

i-tarps.com Reveals Guide to Polyethylene Tarps

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According to i-tarps.com, poly tarps are strong and durable, and most of them are waterproof. Polyethylene tarpaulins are a good alternative to traditional canvas tarps [for covering your car or truck].

Poly tarpaulins are a good alternative to canvas or mesh tarps. They can be more expensive, but their strength, durability and versatility are worth the investment.

[PRWEB Nov 16, 2005]