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Top 5
Things for Your Car
1. Tires it’s where the rubber The Penny Test for Tread Depth meets the road. Take a U.S. penny and place it One of the most significant signs that your tires need to be with Lincolns head facing you, replaced is tread depth. Tread into the tread of your tire. As a depth can be measured by a tool general rule if you can see the top called a depth gauge, but there is of Lincoln’s head or the copper an easy convenient way to get the above it, it’s time to replace the same information. tires. If the hair on his head is partially visible, start shopping and if you cannot see the hair on L i nc ol n’s forehead your good to go. You The Penny Test
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should check this in various spots to ensure even tread depth. If it’s not even, or is wearing out faster than expected you may need an alignment or suspension work. 2. Windshield and Rear WipersSeeing is believing Safely navigating through sleet, snow and traffic means being able to judge what is around you and seeing clearly in weather conditions is first and foremost . An easy test to check if you need to replace them is to simply start up your windshield fluid spray onto a dry windshield. If there is any streaking, chattering or catching- it’s time to replace them before you’re hit with a big splash of road slush.
to run richer, using more gas and causing wear and tear if it goes on too long. Having a coolant fluid check will determine if it has the right balance of water to coolant ratio for higher freezing point during the winter. When the balance is off, the coolant might freeze at a warmer temperature putting you in jeopardy when These wipers need replacing! the thermostat dips. In the same vein all other fluids like brake, Top Windscreen Tip: transmission, power steering and Never use the wipers to clear washer fluids become more visfrost. It will damage the blades. cous and do not perform as well in Invest in a scraper instead. cold weather and should be tested and changed where necessary. 4. Battery- Charge! Ever have the experience of being stuck in the cold too long and you begin have trouble thinking straight? That’s because your brains neurons are firing at a slower pace. The same thing is true for a battery, which is sim3. Cooling System- It’s a Fluid ply a can of chemical reactions motion producing electrons. The colder it is, the slower the production of electrons and harder it is to fire the spark plugs to get the pistons moving in the engine. According to Interstate Batteries your vehicle’s battery loses 33 percent of its power when the temDespite the name, your coolperature dips being system has as much to do low freezing, and with warming up your car in over 50 percent the winter as it does cooling it in of its power when the summer. The quality of your the temperature coolant fluid has a huge impact falls below zero. when starting your car in cold Having a battery weather. Until the car warms up, load test done the O2 sensor allows the vehicle
will determine how much firing power you have to get the engine to turn over in cold weather. 5. Check drive belts, clamps and hoses
A frayed timing belt can wreak havoc. Much like your windshield wipers which become brittle and can crack in cold weather, belts, clamps and hoses are made of rubber which is susceptible to damage during winter weather. To add injury to insult, harsh road salt and de-icing agents like calcium chloride can cause corrosion of belts and hoses. Winter conditions are harsh enough on your vehicle and the last thing you need is for a belt to snap when you need it most. A hose that feels rock hard or mushy is due for replacement. Leaking, visible cracks, blistering or any other visible damage on the outside of the hose would also indicate a need for replacement. See your local licensed mechanic for regular replacement at recommended intervals.
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HONDA ACCORD THE
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IN
2008
The size of the 2008 Accord has been increased by 4 inches The North American eighth (102 mm) in length and 3 inches generation Honda Accord is a (76 mm) in width. As a result, the mid-size (D-segment) sedan and interior space is also enlarged: an compact (C-segment) coupe in- Accord sedan is considered a fulltroduced for the 2008 model year. size car by EPA standards, having It is also marketed in parts of Asia a combined interior space of 120 and as the Honda Inspire in Japan. cubic feet (3.4 m3). The Accord coupe is classified as a compact car, as it has a combined interior
space of 105 cubic feet (3.0 m3). Unlike most full-sized sedans, the parking brake lever has always remained on the center console like the previous generations, as opposed to the driver footwell. A hybrid version is no longer offered, as Honda felt their “hybrid system works better on smaller cars�.
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The Honda Accord Coupe concept car was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. It previewed the production 2-door model with i-VTEC VCM V6 engine and Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure. The production sedan and coupe were unveiled on August 21, 2007. Sales of US models began on September 12, 2007 for the sedan, and on September 20, 2007 for the coupe. In Canada, sedan trims include the SE, EX, EX-L, EX-L with Navi(navigation), EX-L V6, and EX-L V6 with Navi(navigation), while coupes have the EX, EX-L, EX-L with Navi(navigation), and EX-L V6 with navi(navigation). The SE designation was the de facto
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replacement for the LX, VP, and DX-G trims in the previous generation, while the EX replaced the SE. The LX includes anti-lock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution, electronic stability control, front and rear disc brakes, air conditioning, keyless entry, power windows, power locks, and cruise control as standard features, while also having bodycolored door handles and mirrors. The EX includes a more powerful version of the 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC engine with 190 hp, power moonroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, 8-way adjustable driver’s seat, security system, and a 6-disc CD changer. EX-L denotes Accords with leather upholstery, XM satellite radio, and an optional navigation system and hands-free Bluetooth interface. V6 models have chrome handles, dual exhaust pipes, and fog lamps. The EX-L V6 coupe has 18-inch alloy rims, a rear lip spoiler, and an option
of the six-speed manual in lieu of the standard five-speed automatic transmission. In the UNITED STATES, additional models offered include LX trim name instead of SE, the LX-P sedan, which adds illuminated power window switches, an 8-way driver’s seat and 16-inch alloy wheels, and the LX-S coupe, which replaces the 177 hp engine with a 190 hp, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a 6-disc CD changer. Both the Accord sedan and coupe went through a mid-life cycle update. Both cars feature new front fascias and updated tail lamps.The sedan features the reflective strips seen on the Japanese Honda Inspire. Inside, Honda has added steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to the EX-L V6 Coupe, and USB connectivity for all coupe models and
EX/EX-L sedans. A rearview camera is now standard with the available navigation system on the sedan. EX-L V6 models gain memory seats and all models get new cloths and some minor instrument panel and control modifications. A new SE model will be offered mid range. New improved aerodynamics and a reworked five-speed automatic transmission help the Accord achieve 23 mpg (city) and 34 mpg (hwy). PRODUCTION The North American 4-cylinder and V-6 Accords were first produced in Honda’s Marysville, Ohio, plant. With the eighth generation this plant is now the sole global source of the Accord coupe. Beginning in mid-2009, the majority of the V-6 Accord sedan production was moved to the Honda auto plant in Lincoln, Alabama. Honda’s Anna, Ohio, Engine Plant produces the 4-cylinder engines. The US plants supply the majority of Accords to both North and South America. AWARDS AND RECEPTION The eighth generation Accord has received mostly positive reviews, with some noting that its chiseled looks and Teutonic styling is reminiscent of the BMW 3 Series and 5 Series. In its March 2008 issue, Car and Driver placed the 2008 Honda Accord EX first in a comparison test of four-cylinder mid-size sedans against the then recently redesigned/updated Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, and Dodge
Avenger, as well as the Ford Fusion. Edmunds.com InsideLine also placed the LX-P and EX-L V6 Navi sedans first in a comparison against the Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, and Chevrolet Malibu, praising it for its all-around performance, high build quality, responsive handling, and excellent fuel economy. However, MotorTrend magazine criticized the Accord for being too heavy, feeling not so nimble as the previous model, its polarizing appearance, and for its lessthan-stellar showing against the considerably improved Chevrolet Malibu in their 2008 Car of the Year com Petition. Car and Driver also ranked the Accord EX-L first in a comparison Against the second-generation Mazda6 and 2010 Ford Fusion, and the 2011 Honda Accord EX-L V6 has fared well against the newer 2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 SEL and the 2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Limited. In a March 2012 comparison test by Car and Driver, the Accord came in second place out of six cars behind the first place Volkswagen Passat. Several reviewers have considered the Accord Coupe superior to its primary competition, the Nissan Altima Coupe, in all categories such as passenger space, dynamics, and overall refinement. The Accord is the top pick mid-size vehicle in the Consumer Reports rankings, due to its standard stability control despite having a slightly lower score than the Nissan Altima, while Consumer Guide has named the Accord a “Best Buy”.
Eighth generation North America and parts of Asia
Overview Manufacturer Also called Production Model years Assembly
Honda
Honda Inspire/Proton Perdana (second generation) mid-2007–2012 2008-2012 Marysville, Ohio, USA Lincoln, Alabama Sayama, Saitama, Japan Ayutthaya, Thailand Ping-Tung, Taiwan Guangzhou, China Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Designer
Daisuke Sawai (2005)
Body and chassis Class Body style Layout Related
Compact (C-segment) coupe Full-size (E-segment) sedan 4-door sedan 2-door coupe Front engine, front-wheel drive Acura TL Honda Crosstour Proton Perdana
Powertrain
Engine
2.0L R20A3 I4 2.4L K24Z2 I4 2.4L K24Z3 I4 3.5L J35Z2 V6 - VCM 3.5L J35Z3 V6 - Non-VCM 2.2L N22A2 I4 Turbodiesel (2009-)
Transmission
5-speed manual or automatic 6-speed manual
Chronology Predecessor Successor
Honda Accord (North America seventh generation) Honda Accord (ninth generation)
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THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF A
BEST SELLER
EPISODE 1:
FIRST GENERATION 1948 - 52 The Ford F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from the Ford Motor Company which has been sold CONTINUOUSLY since 1948. The most popular variant of the F-Series is the F-150. It has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for the past 32 years, and the best-selling pick-up for 43 years, and the best SELLING VEHICLE in Canada,though this does not always include combined sales of GM pick-up trucks. In the tenth generation of the F-series, the F-250 and F-350 changed body style in 1998 and joined the Super Duty series. During the post-World War II era, smaller Canadian villages had access to either a FORD DEALER or a Lincoln-Mercury-Meteor DEALER, but not both; a Mercury-badged version was sold at Lincoln-Mer
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cury-Meteor DEALERS there from 1946–68. Other than the grilles, trim, and badging, these pick-ups were identical to their Ford counterparts. As of 2014, the Ford F-150 is sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, most Caribbean countries (except Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Cuba),Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, the Middle East, Iceland, the Dutch territories of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the British overseas territory of the Cayman Islands whilst the SVT Raptor is sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Middle East, Ecuador, Chile and Peru. Both are available in LHD only. In Mexico, the Extended cab versions of the F-150 is called the Ford Lobo, while the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is called the Ford Lobo Raptor.
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he first-generation Ford F-Series is a series of pickup trucks and commercial vehicles produced by Ford Motor Company.
Introduced in 1948, the F-Series was the first post-war truck design from Ford. In a break from previous Ford trucks, the F-Series was no longer based upon its car chassis, but on a dedicated truck platform. This generation of the F-Series would remain in production until 1952. F-Se-
ries trucks were assembled at sixteen different Ford factories. Serial numbers indicate the truck model, engine, year, assembly plant, and unit number. The most common model was the F-1 with a 6 ½-foot bed followed by the F-2 and F-3 Express models with an 8-foot (2.4 m) bed. he 1951 trucks were restyled with a single bar type grille T and a headlight at each end of the
grille bar. The grille was painted argent (silver) to complement the chrome headlight bezels. During the model year, the grille was painted ivory and the headlight rings argent (silver). The hood got new side spears and a three slot
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he B-Series made its debut in 1948 along with Fords first post war design of their newly named F-Series trucks. The new design implemented a flat, single piece winshield and headlights that were integrated into the front fenders giving them a more modern look. The front
embellishment at the front. The front bumper was redesigned. A V-8 emblem was used on the upper grille support on corresponding trucks. The pickup bed and tailgate were redesigned. The bed used a hardwood floor instead of the previous all metal floor. The rear WINDOW was larger. Door panels were also added.
fenders were squared off at the fascia that touted a new, horizontal bar grille. The dash was redesigned but still had a very plain, utilitarian look. The trucks remained much the same until 1951 when a new, single bar horizontal grille was fitted to the front along with different hood trim.
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Models The F-Series was sold in four basic models. Along with the pickup truck (F-1 through F3), the F-Series was sold as a panel truck (based on the pickup), COE/cab-over engine chassis (F-5 and F-6, branded C-Series) and school bus chassis (F-5 and F-6, branded B-Series). Above the F-5, the F-Series was a medium-duty and heavy-duty conventional truck sharing the bodywork of the smaller F-Series.
Variation by Year: 1948: Feature a wider, longer,
and taller cabs. Model designations for trucks were badged as F-1s. 1949: The most noticeable change on the 1949 trucks was the deletion of the red pinstripes on the silver painted grille bars. Wheels were painted to match body color, rather than the previous black wheels. 1950: The standard three-speed shift was relocated from the floor to the steering column. 1951: The 1951 trucks were restyled with a single bar type grille and a headlight at each end of the grille bar. The grille was painted argent (silver) to complement the chrome headlight bezels. During the model year, the grille was painted ivory and the headlight rings argent (silver). The hood got new side spears and a three slot embellishment at the front. The front bumper was redesigned. A V-8 emblem was used on the upper grille support on correspond
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The models are: F-1: 1/2 ton(4,700 GVWR max.) F-2: 3/4 ton(5,700 GVWR max.) F-3: Heavy Duty 3/4 ton(6,800 GVWR
max.) F-3: Parcel Delivery(7,000 GVWR max)
ing trucks. The pickup bed and tailgate were redesigned. The bed used a hardwood floor instead of the previous all metal floor. The rear window was larger. Door panels were also added. 1952: The VIN plate was attached to the rear face of the driver’s door. The information on the rating plate is the VIN number. The VIN number identifies the series, model year, assembly plant and production sequence. ENGINE
YEARS
& optional rear spring pkg (7,800 GVWR max.) F-4: 1 ton(7,500 GVWR max) & optional 1¼ ton pkg (10,000 GVWR max.) F-5: 1½ ton: Conventional, school bus, and cab over engine (C.O.E.) (10,000– 14,500 GVWR) F-6: 2 ton: Conventional,school bus, and C.O.E. (14,000–16,000 GVWR) F-7: Conventional(17,000–19,000 GVWR) F-8: Conventional(20,000–22,000 GVWR).
Engines Transmissions All are manual. 3-speed light-duty, F-1 only 3-speed heavy-duty, F-1 through F-5 4-speed (spur gear), F-1 through F-6 4-speed Synchro-Silent, F-4 through F-6 5-speed overdrive, F-7 and F-8 5-speed direct drive, F-7 and F-8 POWER
226 CID Flathead 6 I6 1948–51 95 hp (71 kW) at 3,300 rpm 239 CID Flathead V8 1948–52 100 hp (75 kW) at 3,800 rpm 254 CID Flathead 6 1948–51 110 hp (82 kW) at 3,400 rpm 337 CID Flathead V-8 1948–51 145 hp (108 kW) at 3,600 rpm 215 CID OHV Straight-6 1952–53 101 hp (75 kW) 279 Lincoln Y-block 1952–55 145 hp (108 kW) (EAL) at 3,800 rpm 317 Lincoln Y-block 1952–55 155 hp (116 kW) (EAM) at 3,900 rpm
USAGE F-1 through F-6 F-1 through F-6 F-6 only F-7 and F-8
F-7 only F-8 only
First generation
1950 Ford F - 3 Overview Manufacturer Also called
Ford Motor Company Ford Bonus-Built
Production Model years Assembly
1948–1952 1948–1952 Dearborn, Michigan, USA Edison, New Jersey, USA Long Beach, California, USA Norfolk , Virginia St. Paul, Minnesota St. Louis, Missouri, USA Hapeville, Georgia, USA Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Body and chassis Class Body style Layout
Full-size pickup truck 2-door pickup 4-door panel truck Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel
Powertrain
Engine
226 cu in (3.7 L) I6 239 cu in (3.9 L) Flathead V8 254 cu in (4.2 L) I6 337 cu in (5.5 L) Flathead V8 215 cu in (3.5 L) I6 279 cu in (4.6 L) Y-block V8 317 cu in (5.2 L) Y-block V8
Transmission
3-speed manual 4-speed manual 5-speed manual
Chronology Predecessor Successor
1941-1947 Ford pickup Ford F-Series second generation (1953–1956)
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1979 and the Constructors’ Championship in 1983, for a salary of $60 million over 2 years. He left Benetton a year before his contract with them expired; he later cited the team’s damaging actions in 1994 as his reason for opting out of his deal. 2000–2004: World Championship years
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Manfred von Richthofen, the famous flying ace of World War I.
CHUMACHER
The 1994 season was Schumacher’s first Drivers’ Championship. The season, however, was marred by the deaths of Ayrton Senna (witnessed by Schumacher, who was directly behind in 2nd position) and Roland Ratzenberger during the San Marino Grand Prix, and by allegations that several teams, but most particularly Schumacher’s Benetton team, broke the sport’s technical regulations.
(born 3 January 1969) is a German retired racing driver. Schumacher is a seven-time Formula One World Champion and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time. He holds many of Formula One’s driver records, including most championships, race victories, fastest laps, pole positions and most races won in a single season – 13 in 2004 (the last of these records was equalled by fellow German Sebastian Vettel nine years later). In 2002, he became the only driver in Formula One history to finish in the top three in every race of a season and then also broke the record for most consecutive podium finishes. According to the official Formula One website, he is “statistically the greatest driver the sport has ever seen” Formula One career
Schumacher won six of the first seven races and was leading the Spanish Grand Prix, before a gearbox failure left him stuck in fifth gear. Schumacher finished the race in second place. In 1995 Schumacher successfully defended his title with Benetton. He now had the same Renault engine as Williams. He accumulated 33 more points than second-placed Damon Hill. With team-mate Johnny Herbert, he took Benetton to its first Constructors’ Championship and became the youngest two-time world champion in Formula One history.
Schumacher was noted throughout his career for his ability to produce fast laps at crucial moments in a race, to push his Ferrari (1996–2006) car to the very limit for sustained periods. He is known as “the Red In 1996, Schumacher joined Baron”, because of his red Ferrari Ferrari, a team that had last won and in reference to the German the Drivers’ Championship in
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During this period Schumacher won more races and championships than any other driver in the history of the sport. Schumacher won his third World Championship in 2000 after a year-long battle with Häkkinen. Schumacher won the first three races of the season and five of the first eight. Mid-way through the year, Schumacher’s chances suffered with three consecutive non-finishes, allowing Häkkinen to close the gap in the standings. Häkkinen then took another two victories, before Schumacher won at the Italian Grand Prix. At the post race press conference, after equalling the number of wins (41) won by his idol, Ayrton Senna, Schumacher broke into tears. The championship fight would come down to the penultimate race of the season, the Japanese Grand Prix. Starting from pole position, Schumacher lost the lead to Häkkinen at the start. After his second pit-stop, however, Schumacher came out ahead of Häkkinen and went on to win the race and the championship. 2005–2006 Rule changes for the 2005 season required tyres to last an entire race,tipping the overall advantage to teams using Michelins over teams such as Ferrari that relied on Bridgestone tyres.The rule changes were partly in an effort to dent Ferrari’s dominance and make the series more interesting. The most notable moment of the
early season for Schumacher was his battle with Fernando Alonso in San Marino, where he started 13th and finished only 0.2 seconds behind the Spanish driver. Schumacher’s sole win in 2005 came at the United States Grand Prix. Prior to that race, the Michelin tyres were found to have significant safety issues. When no compromise between the teams and the FIA could be reached, all but the six drivers using Bridgestone tyres dropped out of the race after the formation lap. Schumacher retired in six of the 19 races. He finished the season in third with 62 points, fewer than half the points of world champion Alonso. 2006 became the last season of Schumacher’s Ferrari career. After three races, Schumacher had just 11 points and was already 17 points behind Alonso. He won the following two races. His pole position at San Marino was his 66th, breaking Ayrton Senna’s 12-year-old record. 2007–2009: First retirement While Schumacher was on the podium after winning the 2006 Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari issued a press release stating that he would retire from racing at the end of the 2006 season.Schumacher confirmed his retirement.The press release stated that Schum-
acher would continue working for Ferrari. It was revealed on 29 October 2006 that Ferrari wanted Schumacher to act as assistant to the newly appointed CEO Jean Todt. This would involve selecting the team’s future drivers. After Schumacher’s announcement, leading Formula One figures such as Niki Lauda and David Coulthard hailed Schumacher as the greatest all-round racing driver in the history of Formula One. In December 2009 it was announced that Schumacher would be returning to Formula One in the 2010 season alongside fellow German driver Nico Rosberg in the new Mercedes GP team.The new Mercedes team was their first majority involvement in an F1 team since 1955. Schumacher stated that his preparations to replace the injured Massa for Ferrari had initiated a renewed interest in F1, which, combined with the opportunity to fulfil a long-held ambition to drive for Mercedes and to be working again with team principal Ross Brawn, led Schumacher to accept the offer once he was passed fit. After a period of intensive training medical tests, it was confirmed that the neck injury that had prevented him driving for Ferrari the year before had fully healed.Schumacher signed a three-year contract, reportedly worth £20m.
Schumacher’s first drive of the 2010 Mercedes car – the Mercedes MGP W01 – was at an official test in February 2010 in Valencia. He finished sixth in the first race of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix. After the Malaysian race former driver Stirling Moss suggested that Schumacher, who had finished behind his team-mate in each of the first four qualifying sessions and races, might be “past it.”Many other respected former Formula One drivers thought otherwise, including former rival Damon Hill, who warned “you should never write Schumacher off.” GrandPrix.com identified the inherent understeer of the Mercedes car, exacerbated by the narrower front tyres introduced for the 2010 season, as contributing to Schumacher’s difficulties.Jenson Button would later claim that Mercedes 2010 car was designed for him, and that their differing driving styles may have contributed to Schumacher’s difficulties. Schumacher was again partnered by Rosberg at Mercedes for the 2012 season. Schumacher retired from the inaugural race of the season Australian Grand Prix, and scored a point in the second race in Malaysia. In China Schumacher started on the front row alongside Rosberg on pole, but retired due to a loose wheel after a mechanics error during a pit stop.
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Helmet Schumacher, in conjunction with Schuberth, helped develop the first lightweight carbon helmet. In 2004, a prototype was publicly tested by being driven over by a tank; it survived intact. The helmet keeps the driver cool by funneling directed airflow through fifty holes. Team orders Historically, team orders have always been an accepted part of Formula One. However, in the final metres of the 2002 Austrian Grand Prix, Schumacher’s teammate, Rubens Barrichello, slowed his car under orders from Ferrari to allow Schumacher to pass and win the race. Although the switching of positions did not break any actual sporting or technical regulation, it angered fans and it was claimed that the team’s actions showed a lack of sportsmanship and respect
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to the spectators. Many argued that Schumacher did not need to be “given” wins in only the 6th race of the season, particularly given that he had already won 4 of the previous 5 grands prix, and that Barrichello had dominated the race weekend up to that point. At the podium ceremony, Schumacher pushed Barrichello onto the top step, and for this disturbance, the Ferrari team incurred a US$1
million fine. Later in the season at the end of the 2002 United States Grand Prix, Schumacher slowed down within sight of the finishing line, allowing Barrichello to win by 0.011 seconds, the 2nd closest margin in F1 history. Schumacher’s explanation varied between it being him “returning the favour” for Austria (now that Schumacher’s title was secure), or trying to engineer a dead-heat (a feat derided as near-impossible in a sport where timings are taken to within a thousandth of a second).The FIA subsequently banned “team orders which interfere with the race result”, but the ban was lifted for the 2011 season because the ruling was difficult to enforce. Personal life
Schumacher's helmet design for the 2011 season
Schumacher is a special ambassador to UNESCO and has donated 1.5 million euros to the organization. Additionally, he paid for the construction of a school for poor children and for area
improvements in Dakar, Senegal. He supports a hospital for child victims of war in Sarajevo, which specialises in caring for amputees. In Lima, Peru he funded the “Palace for the Poor”, a centre for helping homeless street children obtain an education, clothing, Rubens Barrichello makes way for Schumfood, medical atten- acher at the end of the 2002 Austrian Grand tion, and shelter. He Prix. stated his interest in these various efforts was piqued both by his love for rations and even some countries. children and the fact that these Schumacher’s bodyguard Burcauses had received little atten- khard Cramer and Cramer’s two tion. While an exact figure for the sons were killed in the tsunami. amount of money he has donated In 2010, his personal fortune throughout his life is unknown, it was estimated at £515 million. is known that in his last four years He reportedly received a salary as a driver, he donated at least $50 of £21 million each year from the million. In 2008, it was revealed Mercedes team, plus a further £9 that he had donated between million in endorsements. $5M and $10M to the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and 2013 skiing accident Park of Bill Clinton. Finance and sponsorship In 2004, Forbes magazine listed him as the 2nd highest paid athlete in the world. In 2005, Eurobusiness magazine identified Schumacher as the world’s first billionaire athlete. His 2004 salary was reported to be around US$80 million. Forbes magazine ranked him 17th in its “The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities” list. A significant share of his income came from advertising. For example, Deutsche Vermögensberatung paid him $8 million over three years from 1999 for wearing a 10 by 8 centimetre advertisement on his post-race cap. The deal was extended until 2010. He donated $10 million for aid after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.His donation surpassed that of any other sports person, most sports leagues, many worldwide corpo-
On 29 December 2013, Schumacher was skiing with his 14-year-old son Mick descending the Combe de Saulire below the Dent de Burgin above Méribel in the French Alps. While crossing
an unsecured off-piste area between Piste Chamoix and Piste Maudit he fell and hit his head on a rock, sustaining a head injury despite wearing a ski helmet. According to his physicians, Schumacher would most likely have died had he not been wearing a helmet.Schumacher was put into a medically induced coma because of having suffered a traumatic brain injury; his doctors reported on 7 March 2014, that his condition was stable. On 4 April 2014, Schumacher’s agent reported that he was showing “moments of consciousness” as he was gradually withdrawn from the medically induced coma, adding to reports by relatives of “small encouraging signs” over the preceding month. In mid-June he was moved from intensive care into a rehabilitation ward. By 16 June 2014, Schumacher had regained consciousness and left Grenoble Hospital for further rehabilitation at the University Hospital (CHUV) in Lausanne, Switzerland. On 9 September 2014, Schumacher left CHUV and was brought back to his home for further rehabilitation. In November 2014, it was reported that Schumacher was ‘paralysed and in a wheelchair’; he ‘cannot speak and has memory problems’.
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Career summary
Season
Races
Wins
Poles
F/Laps
Podiums
Points
Position
4
1
1
0
3
50
2nd
7
3
0
0
5
124
6th
10
9
1
1
10
192
1st
12
2
2
0
7
163
3rd
1
0
0
0
0
N/A
NC
1
0
0
0
0
N/A
NC
3
1
0
1
3
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5th
11
5
6
4
7
148
1st
1
0
1
1
0
N/A
NC
Macau Grand Prix
1
1
0
0
0
N/A
1st
Deutsche TourenHWA AG wagen Meisterschaft
1
0
0
0
0
0
NC
1
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
4
8
1
0
2
2
43
9th
Deutsche TourenZakspeed Mecedes wagen Meisterschaft
2
0
0
0
0
0
NC
Japanese Formula 3000
Team Le Mans
1
0
0
0
1
6
12th
1992
Formula One
Camel Benetton Ford
16
1
0
2
8
53
3rd
1993
Formula One
Camel Benetton Ford
16
1
0
5
9
52
4th
1988
Series
Team
European Formula Ford 1600 German Formula Ford 1600
Eufra Racing
Formula Kรถnig
Hoecker Sportwagenservice
German Formula Three 1989
European Formula Three Cup
WTS Racing
Macau Grand Prix World Sportscar Champioship
Team Sauber Mercedes
German Formula Three 1990
European Formula Three Cup
Team 7UP Jordan
Formula One
Camel Benetton Ford
World Sportscar Champioship 1991
WTS Racing
Team Sauber Mercedes
14th
1994
Formula One
Mild Seven Benetton Ford
14
8
6
8
10
92
1st
1995
Formula One
Mild Seven Benetton Renault
17
9
4
8
11
102
1st
1996
Formula One
Scuderia Ferrari S.p.A.
16
3
4
2
8
59
3rd
1997
Formula One
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
17
5
3
3
8
78
DSQ
1998
Formula One
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
16
6
3
6
11
86
2nd
1999
Formula One
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
10
2
3
5
6
44
5th
2000
Formula One
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
17
9
9
2
12
108
1st
2001
Formula One
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
17
9
11
3
14
123
1st
2002
Formula One
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
17
11
7
7
17
144
1st
2003
Formula One
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
16
6
5
5
9
93
1st
2004
Formula One
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
18
13
8
10
15
148
1st
2005
Formula One
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
19
1
1
3
5
62
3rd
2006
Formula One
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
18
7
4
7
12
121
2nd
2010
Formula One
Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team
19
0
0
0
0
72
9th
2011
Formula One
Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team
19
0
0
0
0
76
8th
2012
Formula One
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
20
0
0
1
1
49
13th
371
114
79
86
194
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middle of 2010. The circuit was the first in the United States to be purpose-built for Formula One. The layout was conceived by promoter Tavo Hellmund and 1993 Motorcycle World Champion Kevin Schwantz with the assistance of German architect and circuit designer Hermann Tilke, who has also designed the Sepang, Shanghai, Yas Marina, Istanbul, Bahrain, Yeongam, and Buddh circuits, as well as the reprofiling of the Hockenheimring and Fuji Speedway. A crowd of 117,429 watched the Formula One race in November 2012. Circuit of the Americas Mans Series,and the Rolex (CoTA) is a 3.427-mile (5.515 km) Sports Car Series in 2013. motor racing circuit in an unincorprated area of Travis County, The circuit and Grand Texas, just outside of Austin city Prix were first proposed in the limits. It is the host of the Formula One United States Grand Prix. The circuit also hosts the Motorcycle Grand Prix of The Americas, a round of the Road Racing World Championship, commonly known as MotoGP, the FIA World Endurance Championship,as well as the Tudor United SportsCar Championship. It previously hosted the Australian V8 Supercars series,the American Le
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Edmunds.com has recognized seven Chevrolet models with nine awards
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2014 Camaro, Impala, Spa home KBB 5-year Co
Whether you choose the ample 323-horsepower V6 or the amped-up 426-horsepower V8 available on SS, with Camaro, performance always rules. Harnessing that power for responsive handling is 4-wheel independent
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suspension that will help you hug every curve. Behind the wheel you’ll be enclosed in a high-tech cockpit designed for driving. And, just a touch away, you’ll find the latest technology to keep you connect-
ed, entertained and on the cutting edge. Behind it all is the confidence of knowing you’ve got the support of Chevrolet Complete Care. According to www.chevrolet.com
Chevrolet puts safety first, and we have the 5-star scores to prove it
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Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)
The fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car produced by General Motors and marketed under the Chevrolet brand.It is the fifth distinct generation of the Camaro to be produced since its original introduction in 1967. Production of the new Camaro began on March 16, 2009after several years on hiatus since the previous generation’s production ended in 2002 and went on sale to the public in April 2009 for the 2010 model year.
2014 model year update Changes to Camaro include a redesigned front and rear, resulting in a wider, lower, more contemporary appearance; front fascia features a wider lower opening, and a narrower upper opening that also updates the appearance of the iconic “halo ring” HID headlamps on the Camaro RS pack-
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age, functional hood vent on the Camaro SS, optional Recaro seats with microfiber suede inserts for SS and ZL1. Head-Up Display and Driver Information Center are now in color for 2LT, 2SS and ZL1 models. Camaro Z/28 is a version of Camaro SS with a full aerodynamic package designed to produce downforce at track speeds (a large splitter connected to an underbody panel, fender flares over the front and rear wheels, extended rocker panels, redesigned rear spoiler and functional diffuser), interior trim in matte-metallic Octane finish, flat-bottomed steering wheel, standard Recaro seats with microfiber suede inserts and manual adjustment, elimination of the seat-back pass through, high-density foam in place of the rigid structure of the seat back and steel mesh of the seat bottom, 7.0L LS7 V8 engine co-developed with Corvette Racing, racing-style cold-air induction system with large K&N air filter, standard
dual mode exhaust system with larger-diameter pipes, Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential with a helical gear set, 19-inch diameter wheels with Pirelli PZero Trofeo R 305/30ZR19 tires, Brembo Carbon Ceramic Matrix brake discs (394 x 36 mm front and 390 x 32 mm), monoblock calipers (6-piston front, 4-piston rear), elimination of tire inflating kit (except for units sold in Rhode Island and New Hampshire), removed interior sound deadener and carpeting from the trunk, replaced the standard LN4 battery with LN3 battery, replaced standard 3.5mm glass with thinner 3.2mm glass for the rear window, removal of HID headlamps and foglights, removal of air conditioning (available as a stand-alone option). The Z/28 has a 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) time of 4.0 seconds and a top speed of 172 miles per hour (277 km/h).
In the 2007 live-action Transformers movie, the character Bumblebee is portrayed as a yellow 1974 Camaro that, midway through the film, becomes a fifth-generation Camaro.The movie prop cars were built by Saleen using molds of the actual concept car provided by General Motors. The movie prop cars are heavily modified 2004
Holden Monaro with the Camaro Concept's exterior and interior. A modified fifth-generation Camaro reprises the role of Bumblebee in the sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, was modified again in Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Transformers: Age of Extinction.
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Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)
Overview Manufacturer General Motors Also called
TransAm Depot 7T7/GT9/Trust
Production
March 2009–present
Model years
2010–present
Assembly
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Designer
Sangyup Lee and Tom Peters (2005, 2007) Body and chassis
Class
Pony car Muscle car
Body style
2-door coupé 2-door convertible
Layout
FR layout
Platform
GM Zeta platform
Related
Buick Park Avenue Chevrolet Caprice Chevrolet Lumina Chevrolet SS Holden VE Commodore Holden VF Commodore Holden WM/WN Caprice Pontiac G8
Engine
Powertrain 3.6 L LLT V6 (2010–11) 3.6 L LFX V6 (2012-) 6.2 L LS3 V8 (Manual SS only) 6.2 L L99 V8 (Auto SS only) 6.2 L LSA V8 supercharged (ZL1) 7.0 L LS7 V8 (Z/28)
Transmission 6-speed 6L50 automatic 6-speed 6L80 automatic 6-speed 6L90 automatic 6-speed Aisin AY6 manual 6-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual Dimensions Wheelbase
112.3 in (2,852 mm)
Length
190.4 in (4,840 mm)
Width
75.5 in (1,920 mm)
Height
54.2 in (1,380 mm)
Curb weight
3,750 lb (1,700 kg) Chronology
Predecessor
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Hot rods are as American as baseball, jazz and apple pie. These highly customized, high-performance cars reflect the innovation, RESOURCEFULNESS and rebellious qualities we associate with our national spirit. As a people,
we revere the freedom, independence and opportunity for self-expression the automobile provides, and nowhere are these values better expressed than in the all-American hot rod. by Allen B.Ury
t rods are typically old, classic American cars with large engines ed for linear speed. The origin erm “hot rod” is unclear. Roadere the cars of choice because ere light, were easy to modify,
and could be bought for a low price. The term became commonplace in the 1930s or 1940s as the name of a car that had been “hopped up” by modifying the engine in various ways to achieve higher performance. A term that was
common in the early days to refer to a hot rod was a “gow job”. This has fallen into total disuse except with historians. The term can also apply to other items that are “souped up” for a particular purpose, such as “hot-rodded amplifier”.
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s automobiles offered by the major automakers began increasing performance, the lure of Hot Rods began to wane. It was no longer necessary to put a Cadillac engine in aFord roadster to be fast. It was now possible to buy a muscle car that outperformed just about any hot rod, with more passenger room, and without having to expend the effort of building and tuning the car oneself. After the 1973 Oil Crisis, the public called on automakers to offer safety and fuel efficiency over performance. The resulting decrease in an average car's performance led to a resurgence of Hot Rodding, although the focus was on driving Hot Rods over racing so the term 'Street Rod' was coined to denote a vehicle manufactured prior to 1949, often with a more reliable late model drivetrain. Street Rodding as it was now known was a different phenomenon than Hot Rodding, as Street Rodding was mainly family oriented. National events were hosted by the National Street Rod Asso-
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ciation (NSRA), which also stressed safety as the NHRA did 20 years before, but this was safety for the street as opposed to on the race track. Each NSRA event has a 'Safety Inspection Team' that performs a 23 points inspection process that goes beyond what normal State Safety Inspections Require. In the mid-1980s, as stock engine sizes fell, rodders discovered the all-aluminum 215 (Buick or Olds) could be stretched to as much as 305 cu in (5 l), using: the Buick 300crank, new cylinder sleeves, and an assortment of non-GM parts, including VW & Mopar lifters and Carter carb. It could also be fitted with high-compression cylinder headsfrom the Morgan +8. Using the 5 liter Rover block and crank, a maximum displacement of 317.8 cu in (5,208 cc) is theoretically possible. Modern
rodding
There is still a vibrant hot rod culture worldwide, especially in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Sweden. The hot
rod community has now been subdivided into two main groups: street rodders and hot rodders. Hot rodders build their cars using a lot of original equipment parts, whether from wrecking yards or NOS , and follow the styles that were popular from the 1940s through the 1960s. Street rodders build cars (or have them built for them) using primarily new parts. In
modern
culture
L i f e s t y l e There is a contemporary movement of traditional hot rod builders, car clubs and artists who have returned to the roots of hot rodding as a lifestyle. This includes a new breed of traditional hot rod builders, artists and styles, as well as classic style car clubs. Events like GreaseOrama feature traditional hot rods and the greaser lifestyle. Magazines likeOl’ Skool Rodz, Gears and Gals, and Rat-Rods and Rust Queens cover events and people.
The culture is vibrant in Sweden and Finland where enthusiasts gather at meetings such as Power Big Meet and clubs like Wheels and Wings in Varberg, Sweden have established themselves in Swedish Hot Rod culture. Since there is very little “vintage tin” the hot rods in Sweden are generally made with a home made chassis (usually a Ford model T or A replica), with a Jaguar (or Volvo 240) rear axle, a small block V8, and fiberglass tub, but some have been built using for instance a Volvo Duett chassis. Because the Swedish regulations required a crash test even for custom-built passenger cars between 1969 and 1982 the Duett option was often used since it was considered a rebodied Duett rather than a new vehicle. Some 1950s and 1960s cars are also hot rodded, like Morris Minor, Ford Anglia, Volvo Amazon, Ford Cortina, ‘57 Chevy, to name but a few. These are known as Custom cars(sometimes spelled Kustom).
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HOW IT WORKS: The Yakima 8002418 hitch mounted ski rack attachment attaches to the included ProRac 8062404 hitch mounted 4 bike rack. The Yakima Hitchski will carry up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards and includes locks to secure your ski gear into the rack. The ProRac bike rack folds to allow easy access to the rear hatch or trunk.
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Thule Tram Hitch Ski Carrier HOW IT WORKS: Easily switch from bike carrying to ski toting with a Thule Tram Ski Rack.Attaches to your Thule bike rack or spare tire carrier—no roof rails or new hardware needed. Soft rubber arms deliver a supportive yet firm grip for greater stability. Oversized buttons make it easy to load/unload your gear - even wearing gloves. Includes a pair of Thule One-Key™ locks to key all your gear alike.Tram Rack holds up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards on a 2” hitch. Carries up to 4 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards on a 1.25” hitch or spare tire rack. WHAT IT COSTS: $269.95 at www.autoanything.com
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Sportube Series 3 Ski and Snowboard Luggage Case ST-S3 HOW IT WORKS: Telescoping from 42� to 72� long. Fits skis up to 183cm. Carries up to (3) pairs of Alpine, Shaped or Powder skis & poles or multiple pairs of Nordic (cross country skis). Carries up to (2) Snowboards and boots. Carries water skis and golf clubs.Features ergonomically designed handle. Durable rubber molded, ball bearing wheels make transporting your skis a breeze. Constructed of blow molded high density Polyethylene. Now includes EZ-Pull handle. Includes wire case pin. WHAT IT COSTS: $169.95 at www.prolineracks.com
Sportube Roof Rack Straps HOW IT WORKS: Includes 2 Heavy Duty nylon braided roof rack straps. Attaches any Sportube brand ski and snowboard travel case to any roof rack with cross bars. WHAT IT COSTS: $11.95 at www.prolineracks.com
ESP: Electronic
How does ESP work? Some carmakers market the ESP under different names, such as DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control). The functionality and operation of the ESP, as well as the gain it provides in driving safety, is the same.
Technical specifications
Skidding is one of the main causes of road crashes. International studies show that at least 40 percent of all fatal traffic crashes are caused by skidding. ESP could prevent up to 80 percent of all skidding crashes. ESP recognizes if skidding is imminent and intervenes very quickly. The driver stays in control of the vehicle and does not get into 1. ESP-Hydraulic unit with integrated Engine Control Unit (ECU) 2. Wheel speed sensors 3. Steering angle sensor 4. Yaw-rate and lateralacceleration sensor 5. Communication with engine management ECU
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Stability Program
a skid provided that the physical limits are not exceeded.
ent direction ESP detects the critical situation and reacts immediately – independently of ESP is always active. A micro- the driver. It uses the vehicle’s computer monitors the signals braking system to “steer” the vefrom the ESP sensors and checks hicle back on track. With these 25 times a second, whether the selective braking interventions driver’s steering input corre- ESP generates the desired counsponds to the actual direction teracting force, so that the car in which the vehicle is moving. reacts as the driver intends. ESP If the vehicle moves in a differ- not only initiates braking inter-
vention, but can also intervene on the engine side to accelerate the driven wheels. So, within the limits of physics, the car is kept safely on the desired track. ABS, TCS, and ESP were all introduced first to the market by Bosch.
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1. Hydraulic unit with attached fect sensors). Both measure the wheel speed in a contact-free control unit way via magnetic fields. NowThe hydraulic unit executes adays active sensors are mostthe commands from the con- ly employed. They can identify trol unit and regulates, via so- both the direction of rotation lenoid valves, the pressure in and the standstill of a wheel. the wheel brakes. The hydraulic modulator is the hydraulic con- 3. Steering-angle sensor nection between the master cylinder and the wheel cylin- The task of the steering-angle ders. It is located in the engine sensor is to measure the pocompartment. The control unit sition of the steering wheel takes over the electrical and by determining the steering electronic tasks as well as all angle. From the steering ancontrol functions of the system. gle, the vehicle speed and the desired braking pressure or the position of the accelerator 2. Wheel-speed sensor pedal, the driving intention of The control unit uses the sig- the driver is calculated (desired nals from the wheel-speed sen- state). sors to compute the speed of the wheels. Two different oper- 4. Yaw-rate and lateralating principles are used: pas- acceleration sensor sive and active wheel-speed sensors (Inductive and Hall-ef- A yaw-rate sensor registers all
The United States requiring ESC for all passenger vehicles under 10,000 pounds (4536 kg), phasing in the regulation starting
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the movements of the vehicle around its vertical axis. In combination with the integrated lateral-acceleration sensor, the status of the vehicle (actual state) can be determined and compared with the driver’s intention. 5. Communication with engine management Via the data bus, the ESP control unit is able to communicate with the engine control unit. In this way, the engine torque can be reduced if the driver accelerates too much in certain driving situations. Similarly, it can compensate for excessive slip of the driven wheels provoked by the engine drag torque.
with 55% of 2009 models (effective 1 September 2008), 75% of 2010 models, 95% of 2011 models, and all 2012 models.
Product names Electronic stability control (ESC) is the generic term recognised by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the North American Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE),
the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, and other worldwide authorities. However, vehicle manufacturers may use a variety of different trade names for ESC:
• Acura: Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) (formerly CSL 4-Drive TCS) • Alfa Romeo: Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) • Audi: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Bentley: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • BMW: Co engineering partner and inventor with Robert BOSCH GmbH and Continental (TEVES) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (including Dynamic Traction Control) • Bugatti: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Buick: StabiliTrak • Cadillac: StabiliTrak" and "StabiliTrak3.0 with Active Front Steering (AFS) • Chery: Electronic Stability Program • Chevrolet: StabiliTrak; Active Handling (Corvette & Camaro only) • Chrysler: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Citroën: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Daihatsu: Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) • Dodge: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Daimler: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Fiat: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) • Ferrari: Controllo Stabilità (CST) • Ford: AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC) and Interactive Vehicle Dynamics (IVD) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP); Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (Australia only) • General Motors: StabiliTrak • Honda: Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) (formerly CSL 4-Drive TCS) • Holden: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Hyundai: Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) • Infiniti: Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) • Isuzu: Electronic Vehicle Stability Control (EVSC) • Jaguar: Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) • Jeep: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Kia: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Lamborghini: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Land Rover: Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
• Lexus: Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) • Lincoln: AdvanceTrac • Maserati: Maserati Stability Program (MSP) • Mazda: Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (including Dynamic Traction Control) • Mercedes-Benz (co-inventor) with Robert BOSCH GmbH: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Mercury: AdvanceTrac • MINI: Dynamic Stability Control • Mitsubishi: Active Skid and Traction Control MULTIMODE and Active Stability Control (ASC) • Nissan: Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) • Oldsmobile: Precision Control System (PCS) • Opel: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Trailer Stability Program (TSP)[74] • Peugeot: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Pontiac: StabiliTrak • Porsche: Porsche Stability Management (PSM) • Proton: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) • Renault: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Rover Group: Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) • Saab: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Saturn: StabiliTrak • Scania: Electronic Stability Program (ESP)[75] • SEAT: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Škoda: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) • Smart: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Subaru: Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) • Suzuki: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Toyota: Either Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) or Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) • Tesla: Electronic Stability Control • Vauxhall: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Volvo: Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) • Volkswagen: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) driverlifestyle.com
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