By: Captain Dave | 2011-01-24 | Automotive Chevrolet Corvette fascinating facts! Corvette is a French word given to (nautical, historical) a flush-decked warship from the 17th-18th centuries having a single tier of guns; it ranked next under a frigate; Within the present day navy, a lightly armed and armored blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, ideal for trans-oceanic duty. read more
By: gaga | 2010-11-06 | Business Development MITI "national car" concept The origins of the Publica can be traced to the "national car" concept of the omnipotent Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry, which was announced in 1955. The concept stipulated for a vehicle fulfilling several requirements, like maximum speed over 100 km/h (62 mph), weight below 400 kg (882 lb), fuel consumption not exceeding 1 litre per 30 km at the average speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) on a level road read more