It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. But time is the driver of technological development. See how the inventions we use every day, from cars to cell phones, have evolved from their birth to todays technological advancements. A running timeline on each page makes this series perfect for supporting STEM topics in the elementary ......

This guide is not written by a journalist, but by an independent industry expert and electric car owner.This is the ultimate unbiased guide to choosing, owning and driving an electric car, explaining the features, advantages, benefits and limitations.

The car industry and the way in which cars are created have changed beyond all recognition over the last half-century. Automotive styling was once the grudging afterthought when the engineers had finished their work. Now, following a short flirtation with exotic Italian design houses, it has evolved into sophisticated design carried out by ......

Americans rely on auto mechanics to repair and maintain the vehicles they drive every day. The work of an auto mechanic has changed over the years: what was once seen as a dirty job is now often done on laptops in an office. Featuring profiles of real-life auto mechanics, this accessible guidebook provides readers with comprehensive information ......

The Lola T70 was developed in 1965 for sports car racing - Lola built the chassis, which were typically powered by large American V8 engines, predominantly Chevrolets and Fords. The T70 was prolific throughout the mid- to late-1960s, and over 100 examples were built in three versions - both open-topped and coup models. The first successes for ......

The last edition of an automotive literary classic: the technical analysis of Formula 1 penned by Giorgio Piola. After 25 years of publication, the historic draughtsman is bring the curtain down on this experience with a volume that examines the last three seasons, from 2016 to 2018, as always reviewing the principal technical innovations in ......

Are you looking to keep your car in top shape? - Would you like to save money on auto bills and repairs? - Would you like to avoid costly repairs? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this guide is for you! Learn the tips and tricks to maintaining your vehicle car or truck. Simple easy to read instructions for beginners and ......

When considering how well modern cars perform in many areas, it is easy to forget some of the issues motorists had on a regular basis 40+ years ago. Cars needed maintenance regularly: plugs and points had to be replaced on a frequent basis, the expected engine life was 100,000 miles rather than double and triple the expectation that you see ......

Do you know these special words used by the dragging and driving experts? DASH-POT: device on some stock cars that keeps the throttle from closing fast and stalling engine when foot is liften suddenly off gas pedal. JOHNSON ROD: there is no such rod. When you cant figure out what is wrong with your engine, you blame it on the Johnson rod. ......

Will Castro is the star of Velocity Channels Unique Rides. As one of the most popular car customizers in America, his life is a dream journey realized through a business he is passionate about, combined with his working with marquee names in entertainment. His fans flock to his personal appearances, watch him on TV, and follow him on social ......