How Run-Flat Tires Work
23 Sep 2009, 15:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Replacing a flat tire with the spare one is often a nightmare, especially if you're a women or (to avoid getting accused of a misogynist attitude) if you're a man and outside, the heavy ra...
Long Distance Riding Tips
18 Sep 2009, 19:26 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It may sound like a soap-opera line but... there’s a time in every rider’s life when he or she has to go for a long distance trip (and by ‘long distance’ we mean several hund...
Motorcycle Security Tips
8 Sep 2009, 14:59 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Any rider is (or should be) aware of its vulnerability when it comes to theft prevention, as there are more motorcycles stolen than cars... and even less recovered. Being an easy target for the thie...
Post-Crash Behavior Tips
28 Aug 2009, 14:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / There is no single driver out there who, at one point, didn't have to deal with the consequences of either a minor fender bender or a major pile-up. Of course, every one of us has his/her own w...
How Blow-Off Valves Work
25 Aug 2009, 14:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Turbocharged engines are commonly used for better performance but tuning houses and car enthusiasts around the world are trying, with the help of a number of tweaks, to obtain even more. One of thes...
How to Tow/Get Towed by a Nonrigid Connection
18 Aug 2009, 06:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Believe it or not, the simple act of towing or being towed has a certain set of rules to be followed in order to achieve a smooth, carefree ride. In this piece we will cover the basics of towing by ...
Driving through Fog - Guide for a Safe Return
6 Aug 2009, 14:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Ever thought how would it be to drive blindfolded? Ever experienced it? Well, it may not seem as a big deal, but fog is a real threat to motorists unlucky enough to encounter it. In severe situation...
Car Sharing, City Motoring of the Third Degree
29 Jul 2009, 14:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Some many years back, together with the advent of the rent-a-car concept, a new way of motoring was born. Businessmen traveling from city to city no longer had to worry about transport when they rea...
Race Flags - NASCAR
24 Jul 2009, 06:07 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / NASCAR has only 11 racing flags, aimed to help the race officials control the championship races weekend in and weekend out. From our previous "Racing Flags" sessions, it's quite obvi...
How Magnetorheological Suspension Works
20 Jul 2009, 19:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Introduced for the first time in 2002, on GM's Cadillac Seville STS, the so called magnetorheological suspension system is slowly but surely catching on. Although it has been made available on ...
Hybrid vs. Plug-In Hybrid
9 Jul 2009, 19:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The latest developments in terms of technology in the automotive industry have caught most of us by surprise. Despite financial downfall, R&D has continued within manufacturers' labs and we...
Best Beginner Motorcycles
7 Jul 2009, 17:31 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Everybody likes how a 600cc motorcycle looks and sounds like and immediately after taking a riding course they jump right on one of these beasts, without taking time to put the advantages and disadv...
Dimming Mirrors Explained
3 Jul 2009, 14:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Dimming mirrors have a single declared purpose, that of counteracting the Troxler fading effect, which causes fading vision
Race Flags - Indy Racing League
2 Jul 2009, 14:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After Formula One, the IRL Indy Car series has the most race flags from all open-wheel racing series worldwide. The North American championship has no less than 11 flags to make use of during a raci...
How to Ride as a Passenger
30 Jun 2009, 15:12 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Though you might think there isn’t much to say, riding as a passenger is even harder than learning how to ride a motorcycle. The same applies for the rider himself, as riding with a passenger ...
Race Flags - Formula One
24 Jun 2009, 19:04 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / In motorsports, flags are used by race marshals to signal the start or end of a race or to warn drivers about potential dangers ahead
Riding Skills - How to Brake Effectively
22 Jun 2009, 15:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Mastering a motorcycle’s brakes is the most difficult task, but it can also make the difference when it comes to avoiding a collision, which could end up in tragedy. Though many assume effecti...
How Multi-Link Suspension Works
17 Jun 2009, 08:23 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Probably one of the most complex aspects of a car's structure, suspension is also one of the most confusing, and thus neglected, parts for a potential buyer. Suspension plays a vital role in a ...
Common Group Riding Tips
15 Jun 2009, 15:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Though many motorcyclists enjoy riding alone, there are moments (and not only a few) when it is needed to ride in group, whether it’s for going on a long distance trip or just for a boys/girls...
How ECCOS Works
11 Jun 2009, 14:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A few days ago we told you that vehicle powertrain components manufacturer BorgWarner has signed a deal with Etatech for the purchase of an advanced gasoline ignition technology. Called "Electr...