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..
Top 10 Most Popular New Cars, Revealed
Cars.com earlier conducted a survey about the most popular new cars. According to the survey the most popular newbie is Honda Civic. The rankings were based on the votes gathered through email requests to dealers for new vehicles for the second quarter of 2006.
The top spot goes to Honda Civic. According to the dealers emails, the car's lure include its 5-speed transmissions, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, standard ABS, and its option for GPS navigation. It was also divulged that enthusiasts like Civic because of its reliable Honda parts integrated with increased mileage, refinement, quality interior, fuel economy features and more.
Toyota Camry lands on the second spot.
The new version of Camry comes with a larger V-6 engine, reclining backseat (XLE) and improved 4-cylinder. It is said to radiate a more-interesting style than its predecessors. It was also given hybrid refinement, improved...
Top 10 Most Popular New Cars, Revealed
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Jaguar Cars-Think Robert McCarthy for restoration
northfield garage (cont2) northfieldjags@btconnect.com Phone : 0121 411 1077 Fax : 0121 475 4844Another sign of quality.My favourites, the XJS range....lovingly cared for here, everyonegenuinely loves Jags, so they will take good care of yours!!The saloons are sleek and powerful, strangelythey just do not seem to age at all, and retaintheir pristine shape, and superb roadholding.In today's mayhem that passes for driving, it isreassuring to be in a car of substance, and feelsecure in the knowledge it is serviced and repaired by total professionals, who know everynut and bolt, and use only Jaguar parts.Its almost a small boy's paradise, to come hereand see all the vast array of cars being broughtback to their original, near perfect, looks and wonderfully engineered mechanics.It is strange the low price of such marvellousfeats of engineering; I never thought to ownand run a Jaguar without it costing the earthto buy and to run, thankfully they are cheap to buyand Robert is very fair in his...
Jaguar Cars-Think Robert McCarthy for restoration
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How To Plan A Car Show Attraction
Antique classic cars, especially collector and specialty automobiles are a hot attraction for any event?whether indoor or outdoor. How do you get the cars to display? If you are a classic car club, members are happy to participate with their vintage rides. Another option is contributing a donation to a nonprofit car club for their service.Main AttractionThese beautiful motorcars are show quality. So having a contact with a car club is essential. Individual clubs have different rules and regulations for displaying cars.
If you are planning a classic car attraction, you should contact the car club as soon as you decide that you want to have a car show. Time is of the essence to work out the details, and get on their calendar, in the car show season. Prepare questions prior to making the call to appear organized and save time. Some frequently asked questions are:
- What is the donation amount for your service?
- How long can the cars be exhibited?
- How many cars will you...
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Car Art in Many Forms
Ever since the first car was produced, it's been an art object as well as a practical device. We love to look at all sorts of cars. We care about our own cars and we are very aware of what they say about us and our tastes. A red sports car makes a very different statement from a gray van. Why do we spend so much time and money keeping up the finish of our cars? Again, it's an artistic matter, perhaps a combination of pride of ownership with the knowledge that people somehow identify us with what we drive around in.Car art isn't limited to just the cars themselves.
There are many forms of art that use cars. Whether or not you consider advertising an art form or a nuisance, the many ads for cars -- or for other things but using cars in them -- are a significant part of the history of car art.Another form of car art is movies. Films use cars in them, to further the plot of course, but also to make statements about who the characters are. A lot of the wild rides you can enjoy vicariously...
Car Art in Many Forms
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