The Nissan Cube jumps to the top of the list of cars that just make you smile as it zooms by. Its compact shape holds true in representing its name. This almost-square, toy-like vehicle appears as if its barely big enough to fit two people, let alone five. To bring some perspective to the length of this New Jersey Nissan, two Cubes can almost fit nose to nose in a standard parking space. With its tinted unique wrap-around window originating on...more
Anyone first jumping into the 2010 Toyota NJ 4Runner will be impressed by the feel of wheel, navigation system and spacious seating. Getting to know the car, you look around, see the standard gas cover release button, maybe a trunk-popper button, radio dials, heated seat adjusters and, oh wait a party mode button? Yup, you read correctly- Party Mode. Even if the verbiage sells you alone, you may want to know what this intriguing button actually...more
Whether youre walking down a suburban sidewalk in the middle of the day or taking a late-night bike ride, its usually customary to look both ways before crossing the street. Sometimes however, you can be wrapped up in a conversation on your cell or just concentrated on the last mile of your ride. In those situations, if a cars coming, youll know by the natural sound of its motor and your instincts will tell you to stop and look to make sure the car isnt turning and the path is safe to cross. Could you imagine if vehicles made no natural noise, being wrapped up in that conversation, forgetting to look both ways, and one was about to make a right hand turn in your path as you cross? This is the problem with hybrid and electric cars, like the Nissan Leaf. Although a silent car seems like such an innovative feature and a pristine engineering feat, it actually puts pedestrians in harms way. For the safety of all, US lawmakers are considering to push for a bill for cars to be mandatorily equipped with a fictional sound, for the safety of pedestrians. Its also reported that Nissan is voluntarily looking into adding the artificial sound feature to their vehicles. Rumor is that the noise...more
Author: Rick LockwoodFree Talks and Tours in New York City Tour of the Plaza Hotel Take a 45-minute guided peek into the luxurious Plaza (including some areas normally off-limits to tourists) on this tour led by art and architecture critic-cum-author Francis Morrone. (Call ahead; reservations are required.) The Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Ave at...more
Car shoppers these days are looking for all the safety, reliability, fuel economy, performance and general efficiency that they can get out of their vehicles. With changing technology, a lot of manufacturers have been focusing on eliminating engine sounds for a smoother, quieter ride. Sure, this makes us feel more comfortable behind the wheel but...more
Im a family man as well as a driving enthusiast. While these seem to have become conflicting ideals over the past century, a middle ground does exist where you can cater to both audiences with a single vehicle. Im not talking about the minivan, folks. Im talking about the Nissan Altima.I have three kids. When I go out driving somewhere with my family, it can be a hassle. My wife is your typical minivan-driving soccer mom, and that works fine for her. But me? I need to have a little more fun behind the wheel. I need comfort. I need style. I need space. And I need performance. No wonder my wife calls me needy; Im pretty demanding when it comes to my cars.The 2010 Nissan Altima works wonders in the role of a practical five-passenger family sedan with handling and performance that appeals to someone like me. Im an auto enthusiast, and manufacturers be damned if Im going to lug my family around in a car that doesnt offer me the performance I can get at any Chicago Nissan dealer. A base 2.5-liter engine and an optional 3.5-liter V6 appeal to all sorts of drivers. I went with the 3.5-liter because that baby hauls and purrs like a kitten. At the same time, I have ample room for the family....more
Author: Keyi Cansa The latest things to hit the energy efficiency market are solar panel kits. Many are wondering if this is a good investment for their home. The truth is there is a much better way to get panels for your home and for far less than...more
Author: Keyi Cansa Solar energy is quickly becoming one of the preferred methods of generating power for a home. It's clean energy and solar panels can last for decades. However, pre-made solar panels are very expensive, even with the incentives...more
Author: Keyi Cansa If you want to know how to make a solar panel, you're not alone. Many homeowners refuse to spend over $20,000 to have panels installed on their home. However, they want the reduced electrical bills and they also want to do their...more
Author: Keyi Cansa Because of the rising costs on energy, many people are concentrating on the use of solar power to meet the energy requirement in their homes. It is informed that the installing a solar array is not as difficult as the common notion...more
Author: Keyi Cansa If you have considered installing solar panels on your home in order to reduce your electrical costs, you are certainly not alone. Solar energy is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to power your home, but it does come...more
Author: Keyi Cansa Making solar panel is not exactly a rocket science. In fact, there are a lot of guides being sold online providing instructions in making solar panel. But is it really easy to make one? The benefit of building one tremendously...more