It's easy to understand the appeal of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale. For starters, the boisterous turbocharged tearaway was tremendously successful in the WRC - as was the preceding HF 4WD variant - and routinely fought off heavy-hitting rivals such as the Audi Quattro. Lancia's high-performance hatch didn't just find success on the stages, though; road-going versions of the compact Italian quickly became renowned for their grip, traction, keen handling and cross-country performance. These capabilities were in part due to the Integrale's all-wheel-drive system, which featured a viscous centre diff - while, out back, a Torsen differential made the best of the available traction. Even in early eight-valve form, the Integrale was indisputably a quick car. The 2.0-litre turbocharged and intercooled engine produced 185hp and 224lb ft, which allowed the Delta to sprint from 0-60mph in under 6.5 seconds. All that hardware did lead to a kerb weight of 1,267kg, which was notably heavier than … [Read more...] about Lancia Delta HF Integrale: PH Used Buying Guide
Usda food buying guide
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Buying Guide
Though it's not quite at the top of the sales pyramid for its segment, the Chevrolet Equinox has benefited from American consumers' wholehearted embrace of crossovers, with sales of nearly 2 million units since its launch in 2009. It's now the second best-selling model for Chevy after the Silverado pickup. Chevrolet introduced an all-new third-generation version of its flagship crossover for 2018, giving it a sleeker, more sculpted exterior look that's more in line with other Chevrolet car models and shaving 400 pounds off the vehicle's total weight, a 10 percent reduction. Coupled with its efficient trio of newly turbocharged engines, that adds up to impressive gains in fuel economy (more on that later). There's also new technology including a Safety Alert seat, surround-view cameras, low-speed automatic braking and forward collision warning. It comes with a standard 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that loses 12 horsepower from the outgoing engine but tacks on 31 more pound-feet of … [Read more...] about 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Buying Guide
The Inexpensive Watch Buying Guide For Car Folks
It seems like every car person in the world has at least a passive interest in the mechanical and stylistic choices that watches can bring. Unfortunately, as I tend to spend my money on project cars and a parts habit to support them, I don’t have the thousands of dollars required to get one you might find on the wrist of a Le Mans winner, or James Bond. For many people, wearing a wrist watch is something of a labor of love. They no longer serve a real purpose, as we have phones on hand at all times to tell us the hour with space-satellite accuracy. In today’s world, a watch is a device of expression. You can literally wear your style on your sleeve. I, like a lot of my car-addicted friends, would prefer to have eight or nine bargain basement fun cars than one supercar. The same holds true for watches. Sure, you don’t get the mechanical complexity and precision you might find in a high end automatic-movement chronograph, but you could fit ten different styles into … [Read more...] about The Inexpensive Watch Buying Guide For Car Folks
Reviews & Buying Guide The Best Jeep Wrangler Seat Covers in 2018
Jeeps are meant for hard uses such as mountain rides, rock climbing, trails and fording of rivers unlike most of the vehicles that are always used for lighter duties. With them, you do not have to worry about the time or the weather. Such tasks are what make the seats of your jeep so vulnerable. It is for these reasons that the best jeep wrangler seat covers have been designed. They are used to protect your seats against dirt, debris, odor, water and at times ultraviolet rays from the sun. With these products, you will have added onto the beauty of your interior and end up saving a lot of money which could have been used for repairs. Why You Need Jeep Wrangler Seat Covers? The use of the seat covers applies to both brand new and old Jeeps. The covers will protect your seats from future tear and wear. This will surely maintain your vehicle’s look. Nothing is enjoyable as riding on a nice looking car. Secondly, most of these covers are washable or easily cleaned; whichever … [Read more...] about Reviews & Buying Guide The Best Jeep Wrangler Seat Covers in 2018
Subaru Forester (SG): PH Used Buying Guide
If you want a car that can tackle muddy trails, bound through snow-covered lanes and carry the dog with ease, you've plenty of options. When you start looking for a car with those capabilities that's also characterful, gratifying to drive and reliable, however, your shortlist will become exponentially shorter. There is one potential candidate that can fulfil many those requirements though - the Subaru Forester. The first-generation Forester, dubbed the SF, was launched in 1997. It proved a dependable, comfortable and pleasant car to drive; in turbocharged form, known as S-Turbo for UK models, it was also surprisingly quick. SF-gen Foresters are few and far between these days, and their drab looks cause many to steer clear. The sharper second-generation SG version of the Forester, however, is a much more appealing option. It arrived on UK shores in 2002, featuring a new platform and a whole host of upgrades, and was offered up until 2008. There was also a mild facelift in 2006, which … [Read more...] about Subaru Forester (SG): PH Used Buying Guide