| Spot the ball to Win a Car |
7 Jul |
1in3000.com has developed this popular form of competition and brought it to an online playing field. Each spot the ball competition is a game of skill and judgment where both the thrill of playing and the odds of winning are higher. 1 in 3000.com offers people who love to play games a chance to come together to test their skills in sports competitions with fantastic prizes. Taking part is easy, winning is a question of skill.
Spot.Click.Win competitions use photographs of real games of sport to offer players a 1 in 3000 chance of winning one of our luxury prizes. From football fans to avid golfers, these competitions offer all sports enthusiasts the chance to win an out of this world prize and to choose from a variety of exciting prize level games.
Try your skill, for example, at winning a Ferrari or Aston Martin in a 55 ticket level game or use your skills to win a luxury sports car from a 20 ticket competition. Playing the games is fun, exciting and easy and for the player with the best skills in each competition a dream prize is only a click away.
The position of the ball must be deduced from the positions of the sportspeople shown in the photograph and perhaps where they are looking.
The game was extremely popular in the UK in the 1970s & 1980s as part of newspaper promotions. Players would pay for a certain number of crosses on the picture, which was sent in by post to the promoter. Sometimes players could cover the picture with hundreds of crosses, and special stamps were manufactured which helped people fill in the picture with regular arrangements of crosses. Where several entrants had identified the correct area, a special high-powered magnifying device would be used to determine which of the crosses was the closest.
Tags: 1980s, Aston Martin, Competitions, Crosses, Dream Prize, Football Fans, Golfers, Judgment, Level Game, Level Games, Love Games, Luxury Sports Car, Prizes, Promoter, Real Games, Sports Enthusiasts, Sportspeople, Spot The Ball Competition, Stamps, Ticket CompetitionRelated posts
read comments (0)| Opening Up the Volvo 740 |
4 Jun |
Volvo has been commented to be the disposable vehicle. It is for the very reason that if the Volvo car encounters a mishap, crash, accident, or collision, the vehicle could get totally wrecked. However, the very important thing is that inside the vehicle, the passengers and the driver remain unharmed. That is because Volvo sees to it that their vehicles are able to provide and support safety. This very reason has attached itself to Volvos reputation. And that makes Volvo vehicles stand out from the rest.
Today, Volvo is one of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of transportation solutions for commercial use. Excellence in their products is certainly not overlooked. The company continues to pledge and provide their followers and enthusiasts the best possible automotive solutions to automobile problems.
One of the vehicles that has been sold and marketed under the Volvo brand is the Volvo 740. The Volvo 740 belongs to the Volvo 700 series. It is a range of rear wheel drive cars that was built and manufactured in the 1980s and the 1990s. This series was specially styled and designed so as to tickle and hold the interest of the American buyers. By doing such, the company, Volvo, was able then to expand its market and reach the United States. The 700 series made its public debut in 1983. This series held more rounded corners on its body as well as a somewhat better and more comfortable interior.
In the United States, the Volvo 740 made its way to the market as a 1985 model. Compared to its sibling, the Volvo 760, the Volvo 740 content less options. However, it was like a breath of fresh air for it was a midsize car that offered more style, performance as well as luxury compared to its mother companys other creations. It made its public debut holding four doors or five doors. The former was a sedan that was internally referred to as the 744 while the latter was a wagon that was internally known as the 745. This line of vehicles has certainly been crafted well enough to last for decades. Even after its production had ceased in the early 90s, there still are a couple of these vehicles running around the streets. It has been said that the newer Volvo 940 is actually a reskinned Volvo 740.
The Volvo 740 got its power from either the 986 cc OHC engine with four cylinders, or the 383 cc Turbo Diesel that held six cylinders in line two. It also held an overall length of 478.5 centimeters as well as a wheelbase of 277 centimeters. Transmissions for the Volvo 740 were a choice of a four-speed manual, a four-speed manual with electrical overdrive, a five speed manual, or a four-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle also holds hydraulic and round disc brakes.
Parts and accessories for Volvo vehicles like Volvo 740 parts are available at Volvo Parts and Used Volvo Parts. Customers and owners can go to their online site and choose which auto parts are compatible for their needs. The advantage of using Volvo parts and accessories is that these are especially designed to work well with all Volvo parts. Volvo Parts and Used Volvo Parts offers car and auto parts which are continuously being improved so as to ensure quality service and performance.
Tags: 1980s, Automotive Solutions, Breath Of Fresh Air, Enthusiasts, Followers, Midsize Car, Mishap, Public Debut, Rear Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Cars, Sibling, Transportation Solutions, Volvo, Volvo 700, Volvo 740, Volvo 760, Volvo Brand, Volvo Car, Volvo Vehicles, Wheel Drive CarsRelated posts
| Mazda MX3: Shining Through the Dark Ages |
16 May |
If there are the Dark Ages in the journey through history, there also are some gloomy years and periods in the automobile world. The late 1980s and 1990s was considered to be the Dark Ages for most sports coupes. And yet, beneath the gloom, there was one that stood out and had brought the line on forward. The Mazda MX3 was the chosen one. Amidst the dark sales and gloomy market for sports coupes, the Mazda MX3 continued to move forward and reaped in success. Despite the gloomy period, the Mazda MX3 soared and this period became known as its golden years.
The Mazda MX3 has the capacity to take in a maximum of four passengers. It made its public debut in 1992. It lived for a couple of years. The last year for production was in 1998, thus making the Mazda MX3 a six-year-old wonder. The design and construction of this sports coupe was based on the Mazda Familia platform that was known as the EC platform. Perhaps what made the Mazda MX3 a spectacle was its departure from the classic styling of the 1980s which was boxy and quite conservative. This vehicle sported instead smooth fluid lines that showed and exuded modernity and a higher sense of excellent and comfortable driving.
The Mazda MX3 holds no secrets and is crafted not to deceive. What you see is what you get. If you see modern styling and design, that is because the Mazda MX3 has unbridled and innovative performance parts that give life to the car. Two engine options are available. These are the 1.6 liter I4 and the 1.8 liter V6. The Mazda MX3 was marketed in different countries around the globe. With that, the company, Mazda, decided to market it under different names. In Canada, the Mazda MX3 was known as the Mazda MX 3 Precidia. In Australia, it was known as the Eunos 30X. In Japan, the vehicle was called the Eunos Presso, Autozam AZ 3, and Mazda AZ 3.
This vehicle not only made waves in the automobile industry. Truth is, it also made a splash in the movie theaters for it was used and spotted in several movies. In Dumb and Dumber, it was spotted in a convenience store scene. In Ransom, it was there in the final shoot out scene. The Whole Nine Yards, viewers saw a red Mazda MX3 parked in the driveway on the ride side of the screen. The Fast and the Furious also used the Mazda MX3. Other films and movies that had Mazda MX3s included Sweet November, Someone Like You, 15 Minutes, Analyze That, ALIAS, The Italian Job, Deliver Us From Eva, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Cellular, Saved!, Spiderman 2, Laws of Attraction and I, Robot.
Mazda Parts and Mazda Auto Parts sells replacement Mazda MX3 parts and other Mazda parts and accessories online at discounted wholesale prices. Mazda Parts and Mazda Auto Parts online store is easily accessed and is available 24 hours a day. Their auto parts are guaranteed to be of highest quality.
Tags: 1980s, Automobile Industry, Automobile World, Autozam, Dark Ages, Design And Construction, Engine Options, Eunos 30x, Gloom, Mazda, Mazda Familia, Mazda Mx 3, Mazda Mx3, Mazda Precidia, Modernity, Movie Theaters, Performance Parts, Public Debut, Sports Coupe, Sports CoupesRelated posts
| Car Keys Locked Inside |
19 Jan |
While backing out of your garage or even just your driveway this morning, you surely managed to leave some scratches on your car. Not only that but after a couple of miles, you seemed to have ran out of gas. Luckily, you were near a gasoline station and were able to fill up your fuel tank.
However, it seems luck has fled from your side for the day. After filling up, you were able to drive for some distance when a tire of your car went flat. Of course, you had to change the tire yourself. And while you were at it, you noticed that the hubcap you purchased along with some Pontiac auto parts seemed to have fallen somewhere between your current location and your garage. Because you were already late for your work, you hurriedly grabbed your things and rushed out to catch the elevator.
Tough luck. Now that you need to use your car to drive back home, you just realized that in your hurry, you forgot to take your car keys with you. And they are just where you left them inside your car. You may not be a locksmith, but if you own a car that has been created before the 1980s or if you may have left a window of your car slightly open, you may have just the slightest chance of opening the car yourself.
You do need a wire hanger to do this challenge. Straighten the hanger out and then bend an end. Make sure you form a hook or even a triangular handle. This would serve as the extension of your hand in breaking into your own car. You can also try opening a window through prying. Just use a putty knife and slip it between the window and the door.
When you have part of the window open, slip the wire hanger you bent through it. Your task would be to actually move the hanger through your car and try to pull the door lock open. This may be quite difficult but it can be achieved.
Now, if you own a newer car model, well, the best move for you would be to actually call a locksmith and let him do the work.
Tags: 1980s, Auto Parts, Car Keys, Car Model, Elevator, Fuel Tank, Gasoline Station, Hook, Hubcap, Hurry, Locksmith, Own Car, Pontiac, Putty Knife, Scratches, Tough LuckRelated posts
| Buick: Giving the Brand Meaning |
1 Jan |
During the 1980s, Buick was a brand that successfully straddled the fine line between luxury and performance. This GM division sold big, fluffy Park Avenues and LeSabres, while also selling the luxury/sport Riviera and the Regal. It was this last model, the Regal, which stunned the automotive world by winning Grand National awards during the early 1980s. Today, all four models have been terminated in favor of newer names including the Lucerne, LaCrosse, Terrazza, Rainier, and Rendezvous, models that didnt even exist five years ago. Where is Buick headed? Will GMs troubles finally kill off the brand? Will the Buick name ever regain meaning? A lot is riding on these questions; the answers may not be as simple to utter or imagine.
GMs woes could spell Buicks demise. At least that is the thought with some experts who believe that at least two brands need to be pruned from the GM line up to save the automaker. General Motors, for their part, has said that they will stick with all of their brands; instead, the company is using this crucial time to put into place a long and painful process to remake its entire image. With plant closings, layoffs, and big losses racking up, the worlds #1 automaker cannot afford a misstep, so whatever plans the automaker has for the company must be executed flawlessly, otherwise further trouble will ensue.
Buick and Pontiac have often been cited as the two divisions being the most at risk. Neither division has a clear identity with every model built by the brands similar to models built by other GM makes. This hasnt escaped the notice of critics who have called on GM to begin dissolving the two divisions immediately.
If GMs words hold true, then Buick will stay around. In what particular form is the question, but the general has been giving us some hints in the form of the present model line up as well as at least one future model planned.
Currently, the Lucerne is being heavily marketed as it takes over the flagship role from the Park Avenue a model along with the LeSabre the Lucerne has replaced. Based on the Cadillac DTS, the car combines luxury with value to offer motorists a taste of Cadillac lavishness at a discount. Therein is the rub: is Buick underselling Cadillac or is the Lucerne simply perceived as being all that different from its up market sibling? That is hard to determine. Regardless, the Lucerne is bit more refined and less dowdy than the models it replaces. It isnt likely to captivate young folks, but probably will be more than able to keep current owners satisfied.
The LaCrosse has been well received and it, too, has replaced two Buick models when it was rolled last year: the Century and the Regal. Still, the car is based on older GM technology and competes only marginally with new models from Lexus and Toyota. Fresh styling has helped and will keep Buick faithful happy at least for the time being, but the LaCrosse hasnt won over many competitors either.
Buicks three remaining models are all variations on current GM SUV and minivan themes. There is nothing original about these models other than the Buick badge and a higher level of standard equipment than lets say, the Pontiac Aztek. Oh, yeah, the Rendezvous twin, the Aztek, was axed by GMtoo ugly!
So, there you have it: five models pared down from almost ten that were offered just a few years ago. None are completely new and none have a distinctly Buick touch to them, making Buick look as if it will, indeed, get whacked.
But that isnt what GM is saying.
Instead, we know that GM is already planning one new Buick model which, again, may replace two current models [does anyone see a theme here?] The model being planned is an all new crossover vehicle tentatively called the Enclave an AWD crossover vehicle capable of carrying six passengers over its three rows. Yes, the vehicle sounds strangely similar to the Chrysler Pacifica and it appears that the Pacifica is in Buicks crosshairs with this proposed model. Little is known about the Enclave other than that it will likely be powered by GMs new 3.6L V6, an engine lauded by car critics.
Beyond the Enclave, Buick will have to bring out newer models to replace the Lucerne and LaCrosse soon after the Enclaves anticipated 2009 model year release. Buicks chief competitors are regularly updating their platforms and an aged Lucerne or LaCrosse can only exacerbate the divisions problems. None of this will occur without significant investment by GM and a cash strapped company cannot afford to build new models.
Tags: 1980s, Buick, Demise, General Motors, Gm, Gm Division, Gms Woes, Hasnt, Last Model, Layoffs, Lucerne, Luxury Sport, Misstep, Model Line, National Awards, Park Avenues, Plant Closings, Rendezvous, Riviera, TerrazzaRelated posts
