By George Christodoulou
SUMMARY: If you are interested in electric cars, this article is all about electric meter made cars.
Basically, electric meter maid vehicles are little electric cars that meter maids use when they drag around giving people like you a ticket. They are ridiculous and they make me laugh every time I see them so I thought it would be interested to have a showcase of as many as I could find on the net. I was actually very amazed to learn there were so many models of meter made cars.
The GO-4 Interceptor
This is the GO-4 Interceptor. It is produced by westward industries to be used by meter maids making their rounds. It features high visibility from the rear as well as the front making it very safe to drive. It has all the latest safety features such as brake lights and signaling capabilities. On top of all of that, the Interceptor also has reflective tape for safe night time driving so the driver can easily transition from day to night work.
The inside of this amazing machine features great comfort and easy use. All instruments are easy to use and understand making it a very good vehicle for someone who has trouble with learning new things.
One of the most amazing features is one taken from the aerospace industry is called, “LTI”. This feature is a state of the art sophisticated system that detects G force and notifies the driver if he/she is going to fast when coming to a turn. So, if the meter maid is going to fast, he/she has to make sure this feature is on to make sure the electric cart doesn’t flip over.
Westward industries also offers “extras”. These are optional little gadgets you can add to your meter-maid-mobile to make it more comfortable and user friendly. Some of these features include, padded armrests, storage boxes for Luch and other things meter maids need. In addition, you can add an AM/FM radio so you can listen to your favorite music as you gladly ticket people. My favorite of course is the rotating strobe light attachment. It’s not a cop car, but the meter maid must be feared.
All in all, this electric meter maid vehicle is not too bad. Actually it is one of the best I have seen.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
5 Detailing Secrets
By Jared Martin
SUMMARY: Five secrets the detailing pros don't want you to know.
When detailing a car the pros rely of many little tricks. Most of these tricks are acquired knowledge after years of detailing. I'm going to share a few of these secrets with you. But you have to promise you won't tell them where you learned them.
Five secrets the detailing pros don't want you to know.
1. Laquer Thinner: Laquer thinner will remove the most stuborn grease, or ever paint from minor accidents. Be careful not to rub to hard. You could damage existing paint. Apply laquer thinner with a soft rag and wipe off with a micro fiber towel. This helps prevent rubbing off the cars original paint.
2. Armorall Engine: When detailing under the hood it can be hard to make your engine look new. A secret of the pros is to put armorall in a cup gun or small auto body paint gun and shoot a light spray on the engine.
3. Amazing Razor: Razors are one of the most versatile tools for car detailing. They are great for removing stuck on stickers from windows. Razors can even be used to remove stick on gunk on the body(if you have a steady hand). You can also wrap a paper towel around a razor and use the razor to clean tough grease or paint directly off the body.
4. Tooth Brush: One of the best tools for detailing the inside on your car is simple tooth brush. It's especially good for those hard to reach places, like between seats or corners. You could add some cleaner or de greaser to the toothbrush for an extra clean crack.
5. Home Touch-Up: So many people think they have to pay a professional for touch-up. The truth is, basic touch-up is surprisingly easy. First locate your car's paint code(this might be in the door jamb, or under the hood, or the owners manual). Next have your local auto paint store mix you up the smallest quantity they sell. And the best tool for applying the paint is a simple tooth-pick. You can also use a coffee stir stick. Then when the paint has hardened up a little you can wipe off excess with a paper towel wrapped around a razor.par
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I hope these car detailing tips are useful. Remember that much of the techniques the pros use are just small tricks picked up over the years.
Many of these tricks can be found on line so search good and you will be surprised how easy it will be to get a professional looking detail without the professional cost. More car detailing tips and tricks will follow in the next article.
SUMMARY: Five secrets the detailing pros don't want you to know.
When detailing a car the pros rely of many little tricks. Most of these tricks are acquired knowledge after years of detailing. I'm going to share a few of these secrets with you. But you have to promise you won't tell them where you learned them.
Five secrets the detailing pros don't want you to know.
1. Laquer Thinner: Laquer thinner will remove the most stuborn grease, or ever paint from minor accidents. Be careful not to rub to hard. You could damage existing paint. Apply laquer thinner with a soft rag and wipe off with a micro fiber towel. This helps prevent rubbing off the cars original paint.
2. Armorall Engine: When detailing under the hood it can be hard to make your engine look new. A secret of the pros is to put armorall in a cup gun or small auto body paint gun and shoot a light spray on the engine.
3. Amazing Razor: Razors are one of the most versatile tools for car detailing. They are great for removing stuck on stickers from windows. Razors can even be used to remove stick on gunk on the body(if you have a steady hand). You can also wrap a paper towel around a razor and use the razor to clean tough grease or paint directly off the body.
4. Tooth Brush: One of the best tools for detailing the inside on your car is simple tooth brush. It's especially good for those hard to reach places, like between seats or corners. You could add some cleaner or de greaser to the toothbrush for an extra clean crack.
5. Home Touch-Up: So many people think they have to pay a professional for touch-up. The truth is, basic touch-up is surprisingly easy. First locate your car's paint code(this might be in the door jamb, or under the hood, or the owners manual). Next have your local auto paint store mix you up the smallest quantity they sell. And the best tool for applying the paint is a simple tooth-pick. You can also use a coffee stir stick. Then when the paint has hardened up a little you can wipe off excess with a paper towel wrapped around a razor.par
par
I hope these car detailing tips are useful. Remember that much of the techniques the pros use are just small tricks picked up over the years.
Many of these tricks can be found on line so search good and you will be surprised how easy it will be to get a professional looking detail without the professional cost. More car detailing tips and tricks will follow in the next article.
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Volkswagen Law: Center of Legal Arguments in Europe
By Natalie Anderson
SUMMARY: A senior adviser to the European Union's highest court said last Tuesday that the German government is overprotective of Europe's largest automaker, Volkswagen AG. The judges have already confirmed it that the case raised on the legitimacy of Volkswagen law will affect the national authorities' capacity to protect companies from any plan of takeovers.
A senior adviser to the European Union’s highest court said last Tuesday that the German government is overprotective of Europe’s largest automaker, Volkswagen AG. The judges have already confirmed it that the case raised on the legitimacy of Volkswagen law will affect the national authorities’ capacity to protect companies from any plan of takeovers.
According to advocate-General Damaso Ruiz-Jarabo Colomer, “The German government’s approach is…not based on overriding reasons relating to the public interest.” Although not that binding but the full EU court backs the advocate general in abut 80 percent of the cases.
The EU court has also released a statement stating, “The German law discourages those wishing to acquire a significant number of shares in the company.” The ruling is expected to come out later this year. The case on the Volkswagen law is perceive by most people as a sort of test to see up to what extent is the EU government’s capacity to protect companies that they deemed important to their economy.
The legal queries on Volkswagen’s law are not new since it was started by the European Commission in 2005 when it took Germany to court. Since then the argument on the decades-old law didn’t stop. The Volkswagen law was created to protect Europe’s largest automaker from a foreign takeover which was seconded by German politicians and labor unions saying that the said VW law will help ensure stability at the company.
“The VW law has proved its value because it has contributed to the wellbeing of the company and its employees,” said Juergen Peters, Head of Germany’s largest industrial union.
But despite the positive votes it has from Germany’s politicians and labor unions, the EU Commission has expressed their objection to the provisions in the 1960 Volkswagen Law which limits a shareholder’s voting rights to 20% regardless of the number of VW stakes they owned plus the 80% majority vote for important decisions.
It was last November 2006 when Porsche AG has expressed its willingness to increase its stakes in Volkswagen AG to avoid hostile takeovers of other foreign investors. It should be noted that Porsche owns 27.4% stakes at VW and with the addition of another 30% will allow the former a full takeover bid.
The second largest shareholder of VW is the state of Lower Saxony which is the very same place where the automaker’s Wolfsburg headquarters is situated. State Governor Christian Wulff have assured that even if the law is abolish it would have no negative impact on the company since Porsche and Lower Saxony can prevent any takeover attempts. ”Porsche’s taking a stake in the company means there would be no negative consequences if the VW law is struck down,” explained Wulff in an interview with Neue Presse daily.
Volkswagen is Europe’s largest automaker and maker of the famous Volkswagen Passat Parts. Its headquarters is in Wolfsburg, Germany. VW is currently ranked fourth in the world’s largest automaker next to GM, Toyota, and Ford.
SUMMARY: A senior adviser to the European Union's highest court said last Tuesday that the German government is overprotective of Europe's largest automaker, Volkswagen AG. The judges have already confirmed it that the case raised on the legitimacy of Volkswagen law will affect the national authorities' capacity to protect companies from any plan of takeovers.
A senior adviser to the European Union’s highest court said last Tuesday that the German government is overprotective of Europe’s largest automaker, Volkswagen AG. The judges have already confirmed it that the case raised on the legitimacy of Volkswagen law will affect the national authorities’ capacity to protect companies from any plan of takeovers.
According to advocate-General Damaso Ruiz-Jarabo Colomer, “The German government’s approach is…not based on overriding reasons relating to the public interest.” Although not that binding but the full EU court backs the advocate general in abut 80 percent of the cases.
The EU court has also released a statement stating, “The German law discourages those wishing to acquire a significant number of shares in the company.” The ruling is expected to come out later this year. The case on the Volkswagen law is perceive by most people as a sort of test to see up to what extent is the EU government’s capacity to protect companies that they deemed important to their economy.
The legal queries on Volkswagen’s law are not new since it was started by the European Commission in 2005 when it took Germany to court. Since then the argument on the decades-old law didn’t stop. The Volkswagen law was created to protect Europe’s largest automaker from a foreign takeover which was seconded by German politicians and labor unions saying that the said VW law will help ensure stability at the company.
“The VW law has proved its value because it has contributed to the wellbeing of the company and its employees,” said Juergen Peters, Head of Germany’s largest industrial union.
But despite the positive votes it has from Germany’s politicians and labor unions, the EU Commission has expressed their objection to the provisions in the 1960 Volkswagen Law which limits a shareholder’s voting rights to 20% regardless of the number of VW stakes they owned plus the 80% majority vote for important decisions.
It was last November 2006 when Porsche AG has expressed its willingness to increase its stakes in Volkswagen AG to avoid hostile takeovers of other foreign investors. It should be noted that Porsche owns 27.4% stakes at VW and with the addition of another 30% will allow the former a full takeover bid.
The second largest shareholder of VW is the state of Lower Saxony which is the very same place where the automaker’s Wolfsburg headquarters is situated. State Governor Christian Wulff have assured that even if the law is abolish it would have no negative impact on the company since Porsche and Lower Saxony can prevent any takeover attempts. ”Porsche’s taking a stake in the company means there would be no negative consequences if the VW law is struck down,” explained Wulff in an interview with Neue Presse daily.
Volkswagen is Europe’s largest automaker and maker of the famous Volkswagen Passat Parts. Its headquarters is in Wolfsburg, Germany. VW is currently ranked fourth in the world’s largest automaker next to GM, Toyota, and Ford.
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