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Chevy Volt asked:


Chevy volt specs are finally here

When Chevy announced that it was going to release the Cheverolet Volt at a meager $28,000 a lot of people, myself included wondered how good the car could really be,The motor that uses gas doesnt even come on until you get the car above 40 miles per hour, and now a days that is not achieved much.

So the next natural question was lets see the specs for this wonder car, and while origininally there were none available a few websites have started posting the Chevy Volt Specs andi am shocked to announce that these specs are amazing to say the least. I think that any car that comes in at an affordable rate and can get you 150 mpg is a good deal to say the least.This vehicle is at its best when its putting around the city, where you will get free gas milage because its not using any gas, the engine doesn’t evenfire up. Now sure we know what your saying, This vehicle is going to be buggy for the first few years.

If you are on a tight budget and looking to save some money on gas then you probably will not race to your dealer to get the very first Volt off the lineof this car, that is to assume there will be more years then a couple. But once the bugs are worked out we have seen a major revolution in the car industry. One that has to have weakened the grip the oil industry has on detriot.a

If American oil companies are not worked up in a fuss yet about the Chevy volt, then they should be once they get a look at these specs. This is not tin can that you will have to push up hill when the battery dies, it gets a appropriate zero to sixty in around 8 seconds, granted your not going to blow the doors off of a camaro, but you will not get left behind by a bicycleeither. And something tells me the people that are looking into this car, and there are a lot of them, are not ones that are looking to race cars anytime soon.

Tree huggers will the be the first ones to plop thier cash down for this Chevy Volt,, I mean lets admit if this car had a regular engine it would be half the price, but as with my vcr and my dvd player after a few years the price to produce came down and even my mom was willing to cough up the money for one. And I think I saw a Chevy Volt spec sheet on her coffee table last time I was there.

The volt will not make chevy the number 1 seller again butthe chevy volt has to be looked at as a step in the right direction and their specs look great. We hope to see the volt in our neck of the woods real soon, maybe just not our driveway just yet.

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Vikram Kumar asked:


You may be surprised to hear this but let us explain. By simply adding some good looking wheel covers on your car wheels can make a huge difference to the appearance of your car. You may be asking where you could find such covers and can you rely on them? In the car industry today, car wheels are just as well known as alloy wheels. They are widely available in the market with different designs and styles. You can find them from any car dealer.

 

However there is one question that remains to be answered. Are they guaranteed to last? In this article, we will help you find a trustworthy place for your car wheels and rims.

 

It is a common thing that every driver likes to add accessories to his/her car. Amongst these accessories are car rims. To create a contemporary look, your vehicle needs modern car rims. These rims are usually called Metal Alloy rims. They look amazing and give a car an attractive appearance. Purchasing car wheels can be an expensive option and at times you can get frustrated, especially if you can’t find what you are looking for.

 

But you can put all your worries aside, as there is a fantastic online store, specializing in car wheels and car rims that will leave you gagging for more. You will be able to order the best quality car rims up to 70% cheaper than anywhere else. This site has continuously maintained its reputation among customers as the best online wholesaler of original and aftermarket car body parts.

 

Prospective customers can get any type of car wheels and rims for any vehicle, along with many other products. You simply have to enter the type of vehicle you have, and what year it is to locate all the information. This company has been growing rapidly over the years and is reputed for its excellent customer service.

 

Quality is not an issue since they are the best manufacturers of car body parts. If you have queries you need answering to, contact their excellent team of expert customer representatives before ordering. They cater auto parts for all kinds of vehicles, from Jaguar, VW and Ford to Nissan, Toyota and Daewoo. Read their customer reviews to see how they have scored with them. Every product comes with one year free warranty because they are certain about the quality of the products offered to you.

 

The car parts are made in such a way that they fit like a glove to the vehicle. These replacement parts are accurately constructed to be same as original standards. Every car owner knows that when it comes to purchasing parts for their vehicle they have to be very careful as it could be faulty or overused. Not to mention the whole experience could be long and frustrating.

 

With this online store, you can set your doubts aside and shop with confidence. They also provide euro taillights, wheel covers, rims and neon lights. Navigating around this site is extremely user friendly for even novice internet surfers. You will find what you are searching for within minutes! Guaranteed.

kayla tyler asked:


Here’s the poll question: Traveling Texas, would you for small cars like a sedan in Arlington or would you rather drive an SUV in Arlington?

I thought of conducting this survey because I still have not recovered from last week’s jaunt with friends. I remember upon landing at the DFW Airport, a limousine that zoomed past us immediately sparked a debate between girls and boys because nobody would concede to the other. The boys said what we just saw wasn’t a limousine because it can’t possibly be driven on a rough terrain. We vehemently disagreed and argued that a limo can be any luxurious vehicle that offers complimentary champagne, an outstanding sound system and a handsome chauffeur on the wheel.

I was beginning to think of the boys as nuisance and wished they didn’t have to come. Lila, my best girlfriend since kindergarten, said she knows of a van rental in Fort Worth which she was about to call to have us picked up when the guys gloated they’ve already booked an SUV to take us to our Arlington hotel. Talk about miscommunication in this group and a disastrous vacation awaiting us all, I thought to myself.

Instead of prolonging the discussion, we gave in to the boys’ decision and waited for their precious SUV to arrive. I don’t know with other girls but personally, I’m for small cars. Well, not as small as Mr. Bean’s as I would hardly be able to breathe in that one. Just the average car that won’t make me feel like one of the Smurfs while driving.

I recall a cousin who used to live with my Aunt Linda in Texas back in college sent me her picture once. She was in the driver’s seat of an orange sedan in Dallas which I found very feminine. As I examined the car, I began to imagine its designer as someone so madly in love with his wife, or mother, thus creating such beautiful features for a car any woman would love to own and drive for the rest of her life.

It could appear small exterior wise, but my cousin said her sedan has a generous legroom, high end audio system and a Bluetooth to top it all. I know of men who find the sedan irresistible and this makes me wonder all the more why my set of male friends don’t.

I was still savoring the image of the sedan in my head when the black SUV came into sight. Hmmm…not bad but I’ll have to see inside first, I thought as I loaded myself into the vehicle.

Adam Boulton asked:


Hybrid means the resultant product of two or more things and a hybrid car is a car that runs efficiently on two fuels- gas and electricity. It combines the advantages of being fuel efficient and environment friendly as well as cost efficient.

Generally, the hybrid cars are designed in such a way that they have two different  engines- a gasoline engine to start and stop the car and an electrical engine to actually move the car. When two such engines are used, the car need not necessarily depend wholly on gasoline, which in turn brings down the cost of the gasoline being used.

Hybrid cars can also be categorized based on their modes of operation as series hybrid cars and parallel hybrid cars. In the former type, the gasoline engine starts the car and then the electrical engine takes over control of the car. The gas engine is also responsible for charging the batteries.

In the latter type of parallel hybrid cars, both the gas and electric engines are used to start and stop the car and also to enhance the power of the vehicle whenever needed and parallel hybrid cars are more fuel efficient than their series counterparts.

It is widely claimed that hybrid cars increase the efficiency of the fuel. This is justified by the fact that hybrid cars are made up of light weight materials. Therefore, the load on the hybrid car is brought down to a great extent and hence it does not need more fuel to move. The size of the engine of a hybrid car is less than that of other cars.  In addition, the tires of the hybrid cars are firmer than those of regular cars.

Evidently, hybrid cars emit lower amounts of carbon di oxide into the atmosphere, reducing the green house emissions as much as fifty percent. One more advantage of a hybrid car is that it has a self charging feature and so, there is no need to plug into an outlet which is very convenient while going on a long journey. The battery is recharged while it is running slow or not in motion.

In conclusion, it can be authentically stated that hybrid cars are more economical than other vehicles because they consume only fifty to sixty percent less fuel and are undoubtedly environment friendly. But the high cost of the hybrid car is a drawback but that can be overcome if more and more environment-conscious people come forward to purchase hybrid cars, due to the obvious benefits. Hybrid cars offer a good chance for every car user to contribute his part in saving the greenery of the earth and make it a better place to live in!

Rachel Buchanan asked:


Auto Repair Networks Do the Legwork for Consumers

 

Straight Talk About Auto Body Repair Networks

When your car is damaged in an accident, you want it repaired quickly and conveniently at the least possible cost to you.

Insurers have established auto body repair networks, sometimes call “direct repair networks,” to do just that. These networks represent long-term business relationships that insurers have established with dependable, quality-oriented repair shops.

Rather than blindly selecting a repair shop, consumers can select a shop from the network that has a proven record of good customer service and is close to home.

Why Consumers Care About Quality Auto Repairs

Auto body repair networks offer consumers many benefits, according to The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI). The group represents insurers who write more than half of the U.S. auto insurance market.

Faster turnaround means lower costs. By reducing the time automobiles are in repair shops, associated costs, such as rental car expenses and job completion time, are also reduced.

Networks promote faster supplemental cash. Using pre-selected repair shops may allow for faster supplemental payments for damage found after repairs are started without reauthorization or additional inspections by the insurance company.

Networks reduce opportunities for fraud. Controlling fraud helps insurers keep costs low for policyholders.

Networks guarantee quality work. Network repair shops, together with insurers, guarantee the repairs for as long as you own or lease the car.

Consumers have free choice. Insurers fully explain to customers that they are free to choose any auto body shop they wish. They are not bound to going to a network shop.

How Auto Body Repair Networks Became an Industry Issue

Opponents to insurer auto body networks, largely independent repair shops, have mounted a public relations and lobbying campaign against them. In many states, these opponents have pushed for legislation restricting or banning insurer use of these networks.

Shaping the Issue: Keeping Repair Networks in the Loop

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) believes consumers should have a choice in auto body repair. But PCI supports insurer auto body repair networks because they foster competition in the auto repair industry, which helps control costs.

The association also believes insurers should be able to encourage use of network repair facilities through the use of independent and appropriately determined premium discounts or guarantees of workmanship.

PCI opposes laws that would restrict insurers’ ability to make recommendations or suggestions to consumers on individual repair facilities or that would impede insurers’ ability to manage the claim repair process on behalf of customers.

 

Buchanan Insurance can help with questions about Auto Repair Networks.

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Howard Thomas asked:


BMW – a reputation built on quality without compromise

 As an experienced driver, you know the importance of keeping your BMW in tip-top condition. Regular servicing will extend your car’s life and identify defects before they become catastrophic.

When you consider the history of BMW and how the Company has built its global reputation for prestige and performance excellence, booking a BMW service that is conducted with care and precision is vitally important in retaining the characteristics of this prestige car.

BMW facts you may not know

BMW has its roots in pre-First World War German aviation.

Gustav Otto, son of the inventor of the four-stroke internal combustion engine, set up an aircraft factory and training school in 1910. However, after persistent quality problems with production, his business was bought by a consortium in 1916. The company became known as Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG (BFW) and began manufacturing aircraft under licence from Albatros Werke. It soon became the largest aircraft manufacturer in Bavaria, but at the end of the First World War demand collapsed.

Meanwhile, in 1913 an engine designer Karl Rapp had set up an aircraft engine manufacturing company, but vibration problems with their own engines meant that they switched production to Austro-Daimler V12 engines, under licence. A man called Franz Josef Popp was put in to supervise the manufacturing. He managed to persuade Karl Rapp to employ a talented design engineer from Daimler, Max Friz. Friz quickly designed a new engine and made such an impact with the investors, that Karl Rapp was ousted from the business in 1917. At this point the company name was changed from Rapp Motorenwerke GmbH to Bayerische Motorenwerke BmbH (BMW).

However, in December 1918, BMW was forced to close down by the government at the end of the First World War. However, in less than three months BMW was allowed to reopen and began designing a new array of engines, although the company was forced to cease aircraft engine production. At this point, an Austrian financier, Camillo Castiglioni, had become the majority shareholder in BMW.

In the summer of 1919, BMW began building brake assemblies under licence from Knorr-Bremse AG, and around a year later Castiglioni sold his shares in BMW to Knorr-Bremse.

Following the sale of his stake in BMW, Castiglioni became interested in purchasing BFW which he completed in 1922. On the back of this, he moved to purchase back the BMW name and engine building division from Knorr-Bremse. He was successful, and with the merger of BFW and BMW, under the BMW name, he also secured the design and management skills of Max Friz and Franz Josef Popp, plus valuable engine drawings and patents.

BMW began production of replacement engines, whilst Castiglioni did a lucrative deal with the Czechs to licence the production of BMW aircraft engines for use by their military.

During the 1920s, BMW supplied Russia with aircraft engines and Castiglioni, as well as being the majority shareholder, siphoned off a brokerage fee on every transaction to his ‘private’ companies.

Along with military engines, BMW began to successfully manufacture small agricultural engines and motorcycles, starting with the R 32 in 1923. These formed the basis of the project to design a BMW production car in 1925. Then in 1928 the company expanded into full car production with the purchase of the Eisenach Car Factory that made the Dixi (or Austin Seven manufactured under license). The car became known as the BMW 3/15 and it was not long before BMW was producing its own designs.

However, Castiglioni’s business dealings got himself and BMW into trouble. After selling a majority shareholding to Deutsche Bank in 1926, to raise personal funds, his irregular commission payments were duly revealed. He settled out of court with a large payment back to BMW and stepped down from the board. In 1929, he sold the remainder of his shared to Deutsche Bank to prop up his finances.

The Castiglioni affair had also cost BMW. The Russian government became aware of the ‘commission’ payments and demanded compensation. BMW handed over a licence to produce the BMW VI engine for free and relations with the Russians came to an end in the early 1930s.

After successful expansion of the motorcycle and car businesses in the 1930s, BMW was forced to abandon civilian production by the National Socialist Party during the Second World War and focus on the production of aircraft engines. This included the use of forced labour.

Towards the end of the war, BMW was hit hard by allied bombing and when the war ended, the sites in eastern Germany were seized by the Russians. Meanwhile, whilst BMW survived in the West, they were banned from manufacturing engines for three years and BMW car plans and their chief designer Fritz Fiedler were taken to England to begin Bristol Cars. And so it was not until 1948 that production of BMW motorcycles recommenced and not until 1952 that car production was started again.

The initial post-war car models, such as the 507 and 503, were not highly profitable and in 1959, BMW discussed selling the business to Daimler-Benz. This was an unpopular move with the workforce, and fortunately Chairman Kurt Golda increased his stake in the company to secure BMW’s independence.

During the 1960s the release of more sporty models spelt success for BMW. The BMW 1500 (that followed the BMW 700) led to the BMW 1600 and BMW 1800 models and in 1967 two door and convertible models that became known as the BMW 02 series. These developments eventually led to the creation of the famous BMW 3 series.

The company expanded, with new production facilities and a new headquarters in Munich.

Going into the 1970s, the BMW 5 series replaced the sedans, the coupes were replaced with the BMW 3 series and a new BMW 7 series was launched, thereby giving BMW three distinct sports sedan ranges that continued into the 1990s.

BMW became a global brand in prestige car manufacturing and sales increased 18 times. Production expanded from Germany and has spread to across continents, including facilities in the UK, America, South Africa and India. The company has also formed partnerships over time with Russian and Chinese producers.

In the mid 1990s, BMW bought Rover from British Aerospace. However, the company struggled to find a role for the English brands and make a profit. In 2000 it disposed of Rover to Phoenix Venture Holdings and sold the Land Rover brand to Ford. However, BMW retained the Mini, Triumph and other brands. BMW has since successfully rekindled the Mini brand and also gone on to secure full use of the Rolls Royce brand (in 2003).

From its humble origins as pre-First World War makers of aircraft and aircraft engines, BMW has survived as a result of post-war entrepreneurial spirit and grown rapidly to become a major global player in the prestige car market.

Book your BMW service with confidence

So when you book your next BMW service, you can be confident that Service A Car understands the heritage of BMW and conducts BMW servicing with the passion and precision your prestige car deserves.

Happy motoring,

Howard.

Chairman Service A Car

Anthony Travis asked:


Old hammered coins were made in the first millennium BC using the hammered production method. As well as using the hammered method, many earlier coins were also made using a mould, where one mould was able to produce up to as many as 30 coins at one time. The mould method is well known to have produced, what is known as as, a tree of coins which would usually have a central hole. From there the coins were individually broken off and called cash. The word cash, as we know it today, originated from its colloquial use in China many centuries ago. Although this method was used in China up into the 19th century, the technique is no longer used today.

In England coins were made using the hammered technique all the way through the reign of Charles II in the year 1662. Although that was the main method of production up until then, around a century before milled coins were slowly evolving in both the standards which they could be made to, and the methods that were being used to make them.

In order to make a hammered coin a blank piece of metal, also known as a flan or planchet, is placed between two dies. The type of metal that is used can alter depending on the output that you require. For example, should you require hammered gold coins or hammered silver coins then you can simply use the metal of your chosing as the flan. The weight of metal that is stuck between the two dies alters depending on the value of coin that the manufacturer wishes to make. After the die is stuck between the two dies, the upper die is hit with a hammer which in turn imprints an image on both sides of the coin which is derived from the embossed image on both on the dies.

The flan is usually taken from a mould in order to ensure that the measurements are exact. Despite efforts to make everything exact, that is not always the case as we can see from the output. Many Celtic hammered coins, and English hammered coins, appear less than perfect such as ones that are off-centrer, have letter missing and some even have misspellings!

As well as making hammered coins, some people made some money through taking as much as 1 gram off of the weight of a 6 gram coin. In fact, the extent to which this went on can be best understood by the sheer volume of old Charles 1st coins that are not fully round, and that do not have their legend fully in view.

The process by which hammered coins are made has played a role in the evolution of other manufacturing technology. Much like anything, there is usually a clear demand for a certain method of production which can then be applied throughout other manufacturing processes. Today, many museums allow tourists and visitors to make a coin through sticking a modern day coin, the flan, in a machine and then pulling a handle, which operates the hammer like function, which in turn produces a souvenir.

Carazoo.com asked:


A wheel drive system is a combination of simple components that helps and supports the movement of the wheels in a car. The first wheel drive system is as old as the first car itself. Over the years, as cars have evolved into more complex machines, so have wheel drive systems grown in sophistication to the point of being identified as an individual science in car engineering. This has resulted in each unique type of wheel drive system being identified by a different name and classification based on its inherent characteristics.

The most basic such classification of car wheel drive systems is based on which set of wheels (front or rear) it drives. As confusing as the terms front wheel drive and rear wheel drive in a car may seem, the basic concept behind them is pretty simple.

Here is a brief introduction of the two types of wheel drive systems:

Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

In a front wheel drive car, the transmission system is connected only to the two front wheels of the car. All the power generated by the engine is used to drive only these two front wheels. The rear wheels act as dummies whereby their only purpose is to support the rear portion of the car and they just roll around to keep the car moving forward as the engine forces the front wheels to rotate. In a car with FWD, the entire drive mechanism including the engine and car transmission systems is located to the front of the car. Most cars in India come with a front wheel drive configuration due to their simplicity in structure and low cost of assembly.

Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

A rear wheel drive system is the opposite of front wheel drive. In this type of drive system, the engine and transmission system drive the two rear wheels of the car instead of the two front wheels. So, when a driver presses the accelerator, the rear wheels are made to move by using engine power. Except for a few cars, the engine in a rear wheel drive car is located to the front of the car too but the transmission system is linked to the rear wheels. This type of drive system is mostly used in racing cars and performance cars it can accelerate better on dry roads.

As can be clearly interpreted, each of the above wheel drive systems has advantages and disadvantages of its own. There have been a lot of debates as to which is better. Not to say that they are not existent now but rear wheel drive cars were more common in the past. By the early 1980s, front wheel drive cars started gaining popularity and soon found themselves on most passenger cars. Today, the car model line-up of many car manufacturers includes several with FWD and a few with RWD.

Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of each drive system:

Advantages of Front Wheel Drive over Rear Wheel Drive

· FWDs are not very expensive and can be easily installed in a car but in case of rear wheel drive the production and assembly is expensive.

· Designers tasked with upgrading a car model can easily locate other parts beneath the car such as brake lines, fuel lines, and exhaust system whereas the rear wheel drive has a complex structure.

· The weight of a FWD configuration is comparatively less than a RWD. Reducing a car’s weight benefits fuel economy and enables better braking.

· Provides better road grip than an RWD on slippery roads.

· Cabin space and trunk space in the car are relatively more as no large mechanical parts are links to the rear wheels.

Advantages of Rear Wheel Drive over Front Wheel Drive

· In a RWD system, as some of the mechanical parts are removed from the front of the car and moved to the rear, the weight distribution is better between the two ends of the car. This enables improved handling. FWD provides comparatively less handling.

· Making use of the rear tires for acceleration and traction takes load off the front and drivers accelerating around a corner get better side grip. In case of FWD the road grip of the rear tyres is reduced.

· Repair costs are much cheaper when compared with front wheel drive system.

Anthony Travis asked:


Old hammered coins are becoming increasingly popular among collectors that appreciate the history and culture that is engrained in their very essence. For those people, being able to find coins for sale can be difficult; especially when supply far outstrips demand. Celtic hammered coins and English hammered coins are often sometimes found on excavations, others are kept in museums, whilst others are passed down through generations, or are in the hands of people who do not understand the heritage that associates them.

Being able to find particular hammered coins for sale can be a real challenge, however with some understanding of where they are available it can be possible to pick up an old hammered coin at a fair price. If you live near an old hammered coin dealer, then you should pay them a visit and see if they have what you are looking for. Even if you do not want to buy anything, you will most likely find it interesting to be able to look at their collection. Your local dealer will also be able to tell you if there are any clubs and gatherings in you area that are dedicated to sharing experiences and discussing hammered coins.

As well as visiting any local dealers, you should also consider attending local auctions and car boot sales where you may well be able to pick up an old hammered coin for sale. If you are not too knowledgeable then this may not be the best place to buy, as you need to firstly have an idea of the value and authenticity of the product that you are buying – without experience this can be difficult. Although there is obvious disadvantages surrounding this method, it can be possible to pick up a real bargain compared to buying from a dealer for example – where the service associated with the purchase can drive up the price.

The internet should also not be overlooked when it comes to buying old hammered coins. The internet is actually a great place to start when it comes to doing your research as there is lots of great information that is written by enthusiasts and collectors. Online auction websites such as Ebay often have many hammered coins for sale, however it can be challenging to know if the person is selling exactly what they say they are. When using this method you should be especially vigilant in checking the history of the seller and in choosing a payment method which means you will get a refund if you are entitled to one.

There are also many dealers available on the internet that often have a much better collection of coins for sale than you would ever find offline. You can usually come across a selection of dealers through visiting a search engine such as Google, Yahoo or MSN and typing in a search query that relates to the specific coin that you are looking for, or a broader search such as coin dealer, old hammered coins, Celtic hammered coins, English hammered coins, British Hammered coins, Irish hammered coins, Scottish hammered coins for example.

kayla tyler asked:


Here’s the poll question: Traveling Texas, would you for small cars like a sedan in Arlington or would you rather drive an SUV in Arlington?

I thought of conducting this survey because I still have not recovered from last week’s jaunt with friends. I remember upon landing at the DFW Airport, a limousine that zoomed past us immediately sparked a debate between girls and boys because nobody would concede to the other. The boys said what we just saw wasn’t a limousine because it can’t possibly be driven on a rough terrain. We vehemently disagreed and argued that a limo can be any luxurious vehicle that offers complimentary champagne, an outstanding sound system and a handsome chauffeur on the wheel.

I was beginning to think of the boys as nuisance and wished they didn’t have to come. Lila, my best girlfriend since kindergarten, said she knows of a van rental in Fort Worth which she was about to call to have us picked up when the guys gloated they’ve already booked an SUV to take us to our Arlington hotel. Talk about miscommunication in this group and a disastrous vacation awaiting us all, I thought to myself.

Instead of prolonging the discussion, we gave in to the boys’ decision and waited for their precious SUV to arrive. I don’t know with other girls but personally, I’m for small cars. Well, not as small as Mr. Bean’s as I would hardly be able to breathe in that one. Just the average car that won’t make me feel like one of the Smurfs while driving.

I recall a cousin who used to live with my Aunt Linda in Texas back in college sent me her picture once. She was in the driver’s seat of an orange sedan in Dallas which I found very feminine. As I examined the car, I began to imagine its designer as someone so madly in love with his wife, or mother, thus creating such beautiful features for a car any woman would love to own and drive for the rest of her life.

It could appear small exterior wise, but my cousin said her sedan has a generous legroom, high end audio system and a Bluetooth to top it all. I know of men who find the sedan irresistible and this makes me wonder all the more why my set of male friends don’t.

I was still savoring the image of the sedan in my head when the black SUV came into sight. Hmmm…not bad but I’ll have to see inside first, I thought as I loaded myself into the vehicle.