Riding New Mexico's Super Twisties

Most anyone who is serious about riding motorcycles is aware of the Tail of the Dragon, a fabled piece of two-lane in North Carolina that boasts 318 curves in 11 miles. With those curves you might think it would be a sportsbike riders' paradise. However, having become a mecca for bikers it has also become a heavily patrolled road all who go there, whether on big cruisers like the Kawasaki Vaquero or on hot, nimble rides such as the Suzuki GSX-R600, are well advised to take it slow. Such are the results of fame and popularity. The Dragon, however, is not the only super-twisty road around, and the less famous ones are not as crowded. New Mexico State Highway 152 is a prime example. This sweet piece of black-top runs about 56 miles from where it takes off from U.S. 180 at Santa Clara to where...

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Automobile Options That Are Eco-Friendly

The detrimental environmental encroachment of our dependency on fossil fuel is there for us all to witness. It's crucial that things start changing immediately and one of the most effective ways to start is with cars. Cars add to the emissions released which can hurt the environment, so it's nothing to be amazed about that auto producers have started producing eco friendly cars. The most environmentally friendly car, from the sizeable choice there is, may well be the car that runs fully on battery. Since the vehicle is battery powered means has no need for diesel or gasoline. Although this looks good from the point of view fuel savings and the effect on the environment, there are drawbacks. The car engines themselves are a little limited right now but the cars are now available...

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Nissan Altima Engines : Maintenance of Engine Oil

Engine Oil Maintenance on Nissan Altima Engines As a general rule, drivers are advised to check the oil on Nissan Altima engines on a regular basis. This is a safety measure that ensures that the vehicle does not break down in the middle of a journey. It is recommended that the check is done after every three thousand miles or the equivalent within the local measuring system. The oil is a crucial element in keeping the vehicle functional. It also lubricates the different parts of the engine. The failure to maintain oil levels on Nissan Altima engines Some information surveys indicate that a failure to check engine oil accounts for up to 40% of write offs outside an accident. The figure could even be higher for older vehicles. Oil is one of the cheapest aspects of car maintenance and yet people...

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Toyota to Recall 110,000 All-New Model Minivans Sienna

The Sienna is Toyota’s all-new model and it is now facing its first recall. This time, the brand-new 2011 Sienna model has a problem with the positioning of the stop lamp switch bracket and the parking brake pedal. The switch bracket is welded on to the left side of the brake pedal assembly. The brake lamp provides a signal to indicate that the brake pedal has been depressed and illuminates the brake lights. This new brake problem for Toyota could lead, in severe cases, to a loss of braking effectiveness. On Monday the Toyota Motor Corp announced said that it would recall about 110,000 of the 2011 Sienna minivans. The recall covers about 94,000 vehicles in the United States, 12,000 sold in Canada and 5,000 in Mexico. The recall is over a possible a risk of the driver damaging the brake system...

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Japan Quake may Impact Automakers Beyond Japan

The economic repercussions of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami are creating shock waves in the global auto industry. The dual disaster have shuttered many Japanese factories alright, they are also causing worries about the impact on the production shutdowns in North America. While Japan is grappling with the situation created as the after math of the earthquake, auto makers are scrambling to assess the full impact of the twin natural disasters and Japan’s ongoing nuclear crisis. There are already signs that Japanese auto plant shuttering will interrupt supply chains beyond its borders. It is affecting the auto industry's global supply chain. The auto companies outside Japan keep their fingers crossed and hope that the disruption does not stay long enough to affect the deliveries...

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Photos Modification Honda Motor Moped AUTOMOTIVE

 Modification of the motor is always interesting, whether young or old, whether new or modified motor vintage motor modifications. This time, I will show a collection of photos modifications Honda Mo...

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Photos Modification Honda Motor Moped AUTOMOTIVE

Modification of the motor is always interesting, whether young or old, whether new or modified motor vintage motor modifications. This time, I will show a collection of photos modifications Honda Mo...

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Photos Modification Honda Motor Moped AUTOMOTIVE

Modification of the motor is always interesting, whether young or old, whether new or modified motor vintage motor modifications. This time, I will show a collection of photos modifications Honda Mo...

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Photos Modification Honda Motor Moped AUTOMOTIVE

Modification of the motor is always interesting, whether young or old, whether new or modified motor vintage motor modifications. This time, I will show a collection of photos modifications Honda Mo...

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rave Shame Because Glad motive

PURWOKERTO, KOMPAS.COM - When writing Yamaha, both in the fairing well in the swing arm (swingarm) does not exist, you'd think this Yamaha motorcycle. Because, from the color and the writing of "Fiat" reminds us of the Fiat Yamaha MotoGP team. Moreover, the typical number "26", characteristic of the start numbers Rossi, who wore "46". Genuine Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle was owned Ayung 250R Keun Song that often greeted Mr Song. Figures 26, he said the number of time conscription in Korea and he was pleased with the motive of the Fiat Yamaha team, in addition to simple, fast and elegant too impressed. And he wanted to feature a quarter-liter Kawasaki...

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Photos Modification Honda Motor Moped AUTOMOTIVE

Add caption Modification of the motor is always interesting, whether young or old, whether new or modified motor vintage motor modifications. This time, I will show a collection of photos modifications Honda Mo...

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Motor One Wheeler, alias satu roda

Modification of the motor is always interesting, whether young or old, whether new or modified motor vintage motor modifications. This time, I will show a collection of photos modifications Honda Mo...

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2011 Corvettes at the Detroit Auto Show

Article and Photos Contributed by Steve BurnsEach year in early January the auto industry descends upon snowy Detroit to kick off the annual car show season. Automakers from around the world debut new models, special editions, and future technologies. This year’s show featured roughly 40 new vehicle introductions as the auto industry continues to recover from the events of the last couple of years. Over 700,000 people will visit Detroit’s Cobo Center over the course of the 9 public show days. The GM display this year was again located in its traditional location in the far corner of the facility. The atmosphere is more upbeat...

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What’s So Bad About Toyota’s Recall?

We will refrain from making any “Total Recall” jokes about the Toyota – as every other auto blog has covered them. Instead, we will talk about (and agree with many experts) about how a huge Toyota Recall can be good for Toyota PR. They say there’s no such thing as bad publicity, and Toyota proves it this week with the announcement that 3.8 million vehicle owners to take the floor mats out of their vehicles, because they may cause “Sudden Acceleration” – people suddenly accelerating out of control with some fatal consequences because the mat got caught up in the accelerator pedal. Dangerous, and quite a great way to get your name in the...

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Marussia introduces bold new crossover with sliding doors, narrow greenhouse

Marussia F2 – Click above for high-res image gallery Allow us to introduce you to the Marussia F2 – a vehicle that's one part mission control, three parts SUV and a dash of Nissan GT-R. The company that brought us the likes of the B2 supercar recently unveiled its new globe-roaming creation at telecommunications conference. Why would a carmaker decide to pull the sheets off of its latest product outside of the auto show circuit? Because in this case, the F2 is loaded with the company's new multimedia system. If our Google Translator is to be believed, the fancy new tech will allow you to connect to your handheld via Bluetooth to use...

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Wild AND Mild – Custom Studebaker Pickup

With such a list of custom features, it wasn’t a surprise to see it in the “Customs: Then and Now” hall at the 2011 Grand National Roadster Show. As it ends up, John’s ’49 Studebaker was sitting right next to another custom Studebaker truck that looked awfully similar! As it ends up, the two have no relation. The purple Studebaker truck was customized sometime in the 1950s-60s. John couldn’t be happier with his Atomitron and will still be seen driving it around town. If you think this truck is unique… just wait ’til I show you the pictures of the 1953 Studebaker coupe that this truck’s owner, John Saltsman, customized in his teens!!! What...

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Custom Studebaker Pickup from 2011

Who’s ever seen a Studebaker pickup like this one!? Believe it or not, this 1949 Studebaker Pickup has been in the works for about 25 years. When the current owner, John Saltsman, got the truck it had already been chopped about...

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1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Where's the best place to find a Corvette that's destined to capture a Top Flight award? It all depends-it could be in a neighbor's garage, it could be in the collection of someone whose ad you've read, or it could be...just about anywhere. Nick Minoia has always loved the second-generation Corvette, and he wanted a midyear to grace his collection. Fortunately for Nick, he had some help in looking-help that found a prospective purchase within a day's drive. "I found out about it from my brother back in late-2005, early-2006," he says from his Succasunna, New Jersey, home. "The car had had a frame-off restoration by this guy in upstate...

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Bill Reichenberg's '51 Ford Sedan

Jackson Browne wrote “Where the sirens sing, and the church bells ring and the junkman pounds his fender” and his song the “Pretender” one of his many masterpieces, Like most artists Lee Bumgardner at Zoomers has produced many masterpieces himself and Billy Richenberg’s 1951 Ford Tudor is no exception. This beautiful 1951 Ford Tudor Sedan boasts a Ron Zeller 392 cubic inch hemi V8 fed by  adyno tuned 750 CFM Holley double pumper carburetor, the hemi power flows through a Tremec TKO 600 6 speed transmission, and out to the wheels through a for 9-inch 4.11-geared differential. Power train is supported by an Art Morrison frame and air ride...

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