Tall Magazine Rates New Cars and Trucks By Available Driver's Space, not Available Horsepower
Tall, the only consumer magazine targeting the needs of men over 6'2" and women over 5'9", moves into 2005 with a comprehensive look at which of the newly released batch of cars and trucks can be deemed "tall-friendly." ???? The Tall staff ? ranging in height from 6'2" to 6'11" ? spent a full day at the November 2004 San Francisco International Auto Show inspecting every model on the floor.???? Unlike other new car reports, the Tall staff looked at aspects of the car overlooked by consumer guides, marketing specialists, and dealers ? but not by a discerning public. "How fast a car can go in 60 seconds, an engine's torque, its braking speed, how many speakers come standard; we ignored all that," said Tall publisher Everard Strong, who stands 6'9". "Instead, we went after the three variables that matter most to members of the tall community: legroom, headroom, and visibility."???? The report also rated the passenger's available space, and an overall grade was given for how everything came together, as was a "recommended height" for each vehicle. According to Everard, "What we are doing with the report is saying, ?This car may be perfect for someone who's 6'4", but a 6'6" person might find it a tight squeeze.' Also, a person might have a longer torso or legs, so a car's seating needs might be different for them."???? The report, made available in the February issue of Tall magazine (available now through www.tallmagazine.com), offered up several surprises for Everard.???"At the Auto Show," says Everard, "we noted, much to our chagrin, that a lot more foreign cars were tall-friendly than were domestic models, and we're not really sure why that it is. It's not like the American populace is shrinking.
In fact all the studies show just the opposite: The American consumer is getting taller."???"Also, a lot of the cars that sat on the Auto Show floor had electric seat controls, and were usually left all the way up, so there were many customers ? not just the Tall staff - who couldn't even sit down in these models. We had to go and find what the official interior space specs were for a lot of these models and base our finding on that instead of actually physically sitting in them. But we saw a lot of people move on to another model or manufacturer because they couldn't even sit in a particular model."???? The report covers domestic and foreign car manufacturers, ranging from economic compacts to massive trucks to luxury sedans. Select vehicles in each category were also awarded the official Tall magazine "Thumbs Up" to reward them for a vehicle in which all the elements came together seamlessly.???? Though the guide tries to cover as much ground as possible, Everard recommends that readers use common sense when purchasing a vehicle. "The Tall report is only a guideline.
Test drive a variety of cars, and find out which one best suits you." He also noted that when purchasing a vehicle, there are certain modifications that can be done to increase leg- and headroom. "Replacing an electric seat with a regular one, not having a sunroof installed, opting for a gear shift on the steering column instead of on the floor ? these are all options that could increase the amount of space available to a driver."???The February issue of Tall magazine also features a detailed guide to tall-friendly ski lodges, a look at new movies being released in 2005, how to Dunk like Darryl "Chocolate Thunder" Dawkins, suggestions on how to customize your home, and more.???? Tall Magazine is a bi-monthly publication devoted to the 8.8 million men over 6'2" and the 5.6 million women over 5'9" that represent the "tall community." Covering an array of topics, each issue includes profiles on celebrities and personalities, current legislation and legal matters, contributed articles on mainstream subjects, regular columns on health, fashion, teen issues, and tall-friendly product reviews. ???? Its online counterpart, www.tallmagazine.com, provides an online resource for the tall community, complete with a personals section, chat room, discussion board, and marketplace.????Tall Magazine is located at 360 Grand Avenue, #474, Oakland, CA
94610. For more information, or to request a PDF version of the issue, contact Tall's publisher, Everard Strong, at e-mail protected from spam bots.???Note: Photos, magazine cover shots, and downloadable PDFs of the issue are available upon request..
Radio Control Cars Return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 25 ? Small Scale Racing Brings Big Smiles to Drivers and Fans
IRL IndyCar Series drivers will take the controls and face off for fans on May 25 in the second annual RC Driver Indy Challenge, a unique radio control car showcase and celebrity race event sponsored by RC Driver magazine at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on 500 Festival Community Day. RC Driver will construct a special oval track in the Speedway's Pagoda Plaza and fill it with a full day's worth of radio control action for Indianapolis 500 racers and fans. An on-line auction paired with the event will benefit Indianapolis' Riley Children's Hospital. Participating celebrity drivers will autograph the cars used in the event for the benefit auction. In addition to celebrity driver racing, plenty of interactive radio control car entertainment will be available for visitors throughout the day.
Young racing fans will participate in hands-on "try-me" sessions featuring the latest entry-level RC cars and expert demonstrations by RC Driver's editors will showcase a variety of radio control...
Radio Control Cars Return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 25 ? Small Scale Racing Brings Big Smiles to Drivers and Fans
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Sports Cars for Sale
Sports cars are available for sale through dealers and auctions, and on the Internet. Auctions often advertise bargain prices, which they call wholesale rates. Many such prices are bait to attract unsuspecting customers, who end up paying extras like taxes, money for the fuel already in the car, valet charges and more. Therefore, it is better to exercise a little caution before going in for such ?deals.' You can help yourself by checking out the auction company's credibility, making inquiries about the car's price at other places, examining the car for defects, finalizing a budget for yourself, and familiarizing yourself with the auction procedure by attending other auctions.
If you choose to buy from a dealer you must conduct some research prior to visiting the showroom.
Find out about the car, other dealers who may be offering a better price, and other factors. Test-drive the car before you decide to buy it. Do not discuss your finances with the dealer;...
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Used Cars Are the Last Remaining Untapped Market in the Auto Industry
(ContentDesk) November 1, 2005 -- Car Dealer Marketing announced the launch of The Used Car Sellution", an innovative, proprietary online marketing program for Internet-savvy auto dealers that drives pre-qualified used vehicle buyers directly to the inventory department on a dealer's own web site.
The Used Car Sellution" is being used by Asbury Automotive, the fifth largest mega-dealership group in the country, for its Crown Automotive subsidiary and two of its dealerships in North Carolina and one in Virginia.
The program delivered over 15,000 additional pre-qualified used vehicle buyers to Crown's web site in August and September, which averages around 40,000 visitors a month.
It resulted in the company selling 53 additional used vehicles, yielding profits in excess of $92,000, according to Alan Hack, president of Car Dealer Marketing.
That's right, $92,000 in profits, not sales.
We're pretty excited about this, as are the folks at Asbury...
Used Cars Are the Last Remaining Untapped Market in the Auto Industry
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Platinum Television Group Features Series on American Muscle Cars
Deerfield Beach, FL (ContentDesk) April 22,2006, Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce that its Competitive Edge show will feature a special three-part series on American Muscle Cars, highlighting products that fit the trends of todays baby boomers. The show will air on Spike TV, ESPN2, and Fox Sports Net.A muscle car, by the strictest definition, is an intermediate sized, performance oriented model, powered by a large V8 engine, at an affordable price. Instead of buying new model cars, those hooked on muscle cars buy older and older cars (from the 50s-70s mainly)the better the vintage, the better the deal.
For example, Musclecarclub.com features one of the most extensive and informative web sites about American muscle cars. The Muscle Car Club is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of all American muscle cars.
Everything is covered here, from Hemis to GTOs, Shelbys and even a few Buicks, with statistics, histories, descriptions,...
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Fall Car Care Month Promotes Healthy Driving Do Hybrid Cars Promote Healthy Driving Too?
(ContentDesk) November 22, 2005 -- Fall Car Care Month, held in October, is a nationwide effort by businesses, civic groups, the government and the media to focus motorists on car health and safety. First started by the Car Care Council (http://www.carcarecouncil.org), this consumer education organization initially dedicated October as National Car Care Month, then added April as well. Now October is designated as Fall Car Care Month with the focus on motorists attention to preparing their vehicles for the winter months. The primary goal of Car Care Month has always been to promote the benefits of cleaner air, energy conservation, safer roads and consumer savings through proper car maintenance. By conducting sporadic road checks, unperformed maintenance can be discovered and once corrected will lead to conservation of energy, improved highway safety and benefiting the environment.
More than 400 check lanes are set up...
Fall Car Care Month Promotes Healthy Driving Do Hybrid Cars Promote Healthy Driving Too?
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Simple Tips to Help You Lose More Fat in Less Time
If you're looking to lose some unwanted body fat, this article will show a few simple, proven ways to shed more fat in less time.
Drink more water throughout the day. Drinking water will help you feel fuller throughout the day. You will be less likely to be hungry and less likely to snack. Try drinking an 8 ounce glass of water or flavored water before you eat.
The water should help you feel less hungry so you will eat less during the meal. If you are new to...
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Southern Trust Mortgage, LLC Joins Hurricane Relief Effort
(ContentDesk) November 22, 2005 -- As the tragedy unfolded in the hurricane struck region of the gulf 2 months ago, many people throughout the world emptied their pockets to assist in the relief effort. The employees of Southern Trust Mortgage were no exception. Jerry Flowers, President and CEO of the company, pledged to personally match donations made by the employees and their families. Spurred by this offer, the employees of Southern Trust have managed to raise an incredible $20,000 for...
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How To Choose The Best Laptop Accessories?
Copyright 2006 Titus Hoskins
The notebook computer is coming of age. For the first time in history, notebooks or laptops are out-selling their bigger cousins, desktop computers.
The rise in popularity of the notebook computer can be contributed to many factors: drop in prices, stiff competition, aggressive marketing, but perhaps the biggest factor - increased performance.
With each new generation of notebooks, we are seeing some novel breakthroughs: dual...
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