Your Best Car Ever
In last month’s newsletter we asked our readers for their horror car experiences , and we were surprised at the response. We have shown that modern cars are much more reliable than their classic counterparts (here), but, it seems, even the most dependable makes have their ‘off’ days. The best story last month won a TomTom Live Sat/Nav, so we are offering the same prize this month for the best “Great Car’ experience.
You may recall last month that I had my own worst car experience with a Holden. Surprisingly that same make gave me my best car experience, too.
Recycle those old car batteries
We live in a recyclable world now. Glass, plastic, metal, paper, oil… the list goes on. I did wonder about what people could do with a corrosive, dud car battery. But you know what? You can recycle these too.
New Zealand’s AA Battery Service is involved with recycling used car batteries, and Bill Keane, General Manager of AA Battery Service, stated that “More than 97 % of a battery is able to be recycled. After every replacement by our mobile battery patrols, we send the used batteries to professional battery recyclers. Almost all the components – plastic casing, acid and lead – are recycled to reduce the environment impact.”
What Women Want: The 2012 Evoque Named Women's World Car of the Year
Guest post contributed by Elizabeth Bailey, on behalf of Silver Star Motors.
The first Women’s World Car of the Year award was given in 2009, marking the dawn of a new and exciting period in auto development. Women have become the fastest growing consumer demographic in many areas previously dominated by men, including auto purchases. The Women’s World award is based on various criteria specifically aimed at the modern independent female driver. Safety, sex appeal and fuel efficiency are a few of the criteria used in judging a car’s drivability.
It’s A Record: Some 2012 Chart-Toppers
Managed to get hold of the 2012 Guinness Book of Records from my local library, and motoring enthusiasts everywhere are probably going to be quite pleased with the number of entries that tie in with our interests. Not only do you have the usual two-page spread with all the record-breaking or record-holding cars, but in this latest edition, you’ve also got a special “Petrolhead” category and an alternative energy category. Given what we know about (a) the dicey nature of Middle Eastern politics and (b) the fact that the world’s got only so much crude oil in its crust and when it’s gone, it’s gone, that page featuring alternative energy is probably likely to become more and more important.
Anyway, philosophical maunderings about energy sources, aside, what’s some of the great facts and records this year for the world of motoring? Take notes now – you never know when these facts might come in handy for a pub quiz trivia night.
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