Bugatti Veyron

Is there nothing more exciting than flying down the road at a high rate of speed? Why do we do it? Most people do it for an adrenaline rush, or want to show off their new ride to some fellow passengers. While most of us have never reached speeds over 120 mph, it seems that there is always the need to produce more and more speed in a vehicle. Imagine going 80 mph on the interstate, fast isn't it? What about doing 150 mph down an empty road? Sounds insane. Now think about doing a little over 250 mph. Where? I don't really know, but for an adrenaline junky it sure sounds like a good time.

This speed is no longer only held to those people who drive special drag cars or some F1 or Indy cars. While the feat of gaining speed of over 200 mph is a huge milestone in the automotive industry, Bugatti has developed a production vehicle with speeds of nearly 253 mph. The Bugatti Veyron is the worlds fastest production vehicle, it can run from 0-63 in 2.3 seconds. Yes, this is over five times faster than your mom's mini-van. With the 16 cylinder engine pulling over 1,000 horsepower and speeds of such a great number, of course this car will make a dent in your pocket book, listing at just over $1.5 Million.

The Veyron has proved to be a huge accomplishment for the auto industry. The engineering of a vehicle that can obtain a speed of over 200 mph and still hold together is incredible. All the features on the car make it safe and a guaranteed amazing experience every time anyone gets in the driver's seat. So save up your money for the next 30 years, and possibly you could have one of these amazing machines in your garage.

All New Chevy Volt

Many of us hate the amount of money we needlessly spend filling up our vehicle at the gas station, but do we want to buy cars from foreign made countries? While many people believe it is essential to buy American made from the "big 3", the selection of vehicles that are hybrids and can obtain gas mileage of over 30 miles per gallon is limited. What if an American based company produced a car that doesn't need gas for the first 40 miles?

This dream is becoming a reality, and should be in production by November of 2010. General Motor's new unveiling of the Chevy Volt will revolutionize the hybrids in America. While the hybrid works both on gasoline and electric, it does not need to start the gasoline engine until it has gone over 40 miles. Making this an ideal means of transportation for anyone who travels just a few miles a day for work or any other event.

General Motor's is not only focused on the use of batteries to power a vehicle they are working on many other hybrids and alternative fuel sources to power the way of the future. Some of the other sources of power are plug-in vehicles, bio-fuels, and fuel cells. They have put tons of time and research into producing the Volt to make sure the batteries and electrical system in the car can stand up to any condition. With production starting very soon, the way of the future in vehicles is just around the corner for America.

No Worries!!!

Driving home tends to be a major hassle for me and a couple of buddies. It’s not that we have no clue on how to get there, nor is it construction problems. Speed is our infinite problem because I don’t know how you drive but I like to get to my destination fast. So what’s the problem, cops?
Everyone’s enemy when we are running late. They seem to always show up at the wrong time and never be there when they are actually needed. Fortunately, there is an answer to this problem. All you have to do is equip your car with a radar scanner. These scanners send out wave and find hi frequency scanners like the ones cops use. It is a very useful tool if you think about it.

Some scanners have the intelligence to remember where cops stay or even have the learning capability to block out false alarms. On one scanner I read about, it gives you your speed so you can adjust to what you think is the correct speed even before it’s too late. The coolest review I read was about how the Escort Passport 9500i Radar Detector could adjust the strength of its search results to your speed. This easily translates to, if you’re going 10 miles an hour it’s not going to pick up a cop from a mile away; but if you’re going 85, it can pick a signal from a mile or two away. This system however is not a cheap one, but they basically can guarantee no tickets. http://www.radarbusters.com/radar-detectors/escort-radar-detectors/escortpassport9500iradardetector.cfm

If you consider the cost and how much it can save a speedy driver, I would recommend this to all speedy drivers. However, if you’re a bit skeptic, there are cheaper models that can get the job done. You can find radar detectors at Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and target. Basically anywhere you can buy car electronics. Have fun this weekend and remember with a device like this, cops would be the least of your worries on the road

No More Paper Maps!!

GPS devices are the new age for cars. Any location you’d like at a finger tip. No more worrying about opening maps, just zoom in on your location and listen to the commands about to be given to you. All the hassles of driving are gone. No more getting lost or needing a passenger next to you to help you get somewhere fun for the weekend. The GPS device is the new map, the new age for a technological world. Paper is the thing of the past; digital maps are for now the new age. http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-3490_7-0.html

Your destination is just a finger touch away. The design is so simple it’s amazing. Its map quest times 5 in your car; but better because the system gives you commands on where to go at the instant they’re happening, so you never have to take your eyes off the road.

The tiny computer like system gets signals from satellites to update roads and construction so you won’t get lost. One system I found weighed only 6.4 ounces. Its intelligence compared to its size that is unreal. A touch screen allows you to zoom in and out of areas to zone in only the local hot spots. Some GPS devices even come with features, including text-to-speech functionality, MSN Direct services, and Bluetooth, all in its tiny design.
There are five top GPS systems that I have done research on and id say they are the best in the market. I am willing to vouch for these companies, and although I don’t agree with their pricings I think that they are worth the prices.
· Garmin Nuvi 880
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· Mio C520 Navigation Receiver
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· HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion
o http://reviews.cnet.com/HP_iPaq_rx5900_Travel_Companion/4505-3127_7-32079581.html

· Magellan Maestro 4250
o http://reviews.cnet.com/Magellan_Maestro_4250/4505-3430_7-32735157.html

· TomTom GO 930 GPS
o http://reviews.cnet.com/TomTom_GO_930_GPS/4505-3430_7-33003945.html

Personally I wish I could afford a System like these but for right now I guess I can manage with a paper map. Soon enough I may be able to afford a nice model like one of those five. Unfortunately, that day probably won’t come till after college. Then maybe there will be a 3D graph or even something better that will be able to surly put these models in the outdated column.

New School Rides Better For Kids

People often take advanced of the upgrades automobiles have gotten in the last decade or so. Fifteen years ago, there were not any Tom-toms or high-tech radar detectors preventing us from speeding tickets. Nor were there tiny TV screens in the head rest of every seat for all of the children. If you were lucky, you got a game boy and some snacks for a long road trip.
These days’ kids have it good. Don’t get me wrong now, I’m growing up in the same time period but kids that are 5 and 6 are just spoiled. I can remember when I had to beg my mom to shut the air off or turn up the heat. Yet these youngsters have the power of the sun at their fingertips. I can always remember burning up in the summer and freezing in the winter but not these kids. They have the perfect temperature every ride.
Like I said before, all of these new interior devices have escalated in the past decade. I can remember a couple of families having a TV in an ASTRO van but not in an SUV or cars. Those TVs were massive to, were talking like old school. I saw 32in plasma in a car one day, that’s a bit obscured to me but then again it is the 21st century!