Descriptive Essay On Sports Cars

The roots of how the motor fueled back country racing series known as nascar began in the 1920 's with the rise in need for alcohol, and the increased punishment for getting caught with it, bootleggers had to upgrade their cars to evade the police while on their deliveries. With the souped up cars the bootleggers started to take pride in their driving skills and their mechanical skills because they were able to evade the police time after time and continue to bring in an immense amount of money.

The Roaring Twenties were full of dramatic, social, political, and economic changes ("The Roaring Twenties,1). Post World War I, the era marked the beginning of modern times with new and worthy developments. More and more people were abetted to live in the cities, most people had jobs, therefore money to spend, and they spend it by “having a good time” (McNeese,88). While the society got rid of their miseries; sciences, arts, and businesses renewed themselves by evolving. This research paper briefly gives examples from advances in technology, transportation, and entertainment while discussing their benefits to the United States.

The 1920s were an important era for automobiles. Before the invention of cars, many people traveled by foot or by horse. A German invented the first automobile, an idea which soon made its way to the United States. Before the 1900s, automobiles were built with three wheels and could hold a maximum of two people. There were no windows and if you’re lucky, you may have a shaded cover. As time passed by, more and more cars gained different technology. New technology has improved the production of automobiles and increased the numbers of customers.

In the Roaring 1920’s the automobile greatly impacted the standard way of living and the economy during this time period. Cars became very popular due to new model Ford cars which were cheap and quite fashionable, although only coming in the color black. Many things defined the 1920’s, however “Perhaps no invention affected American everyday life in the 20th century more than the automobile.”(ushistory.org 1) Other objects such as the radio, new clothing, and daring acts women took at the time also define the 1920’s. Without the automobile the great economic growth that marked the time period would have not been possible. With the economic growth from the automobile, the 1920’s can be defined by the pristine living condition.

This paragraph is all about Paul George 's career as a NBA player and his other hiccups that he has had in his life. Paul George was born May 2, 1990. He started playing basketball his freshman year in high school. ("Paul George.")As he was growing up he idolized Kobe Bryant but rooted for the LA Clippers. When he was getting older he attended many different schools, he went to Knight High School.("Paul George.") The first college he committed to was Santa Clara he later though de-committed to Santa Clara and committed to Pepperdine. When Paul George finally reached his senior year in high school, he decided to de-commit from Pepperdine and instead committed to Fresno State. After Paul George entered the draft in 2010 he was picked up by the Indiana Pacers. ("Paul George.")In his first season he started 19 of the 61 games after the first season of being with them he started all of the games in the next season. Now he earns 8 million dollars a year. His family consists of his daughter and his 2 sisters. ("Paul George.")This concludes

The 1950s was the decade that defined America after the second world war. The 50s birthed many of mankind’s greatest technological feats that still shine through today. One of the biggest political and social battles also took place in the decade. As the 1950s is important, it is paramount to know what makes it one of the greatest times of our history.

In the world, people have many hobbies and interests, being a car enthusiast is one of them. There are many stereotypes and misconceptions against car enthusiasts due to the lack of knowledge non-car enthusiasts have. Being a car enthusiast is not only admiring cars, but also having an interest to do what you want to with your car, such as driving. Whether you want to drag race, race on the track or go off roading, a true car enthusiast sees the beauty in cars whereas other people would just see a normal car. Car enthusiasts find the beauty in cheaper cars where they could mod their car to their desire. Other “normal” people would rather buy a Lamborghini or a Ferrari solemnly because they’re pretty and fast. With cars, you have to customize

“The best solution to pollution is dilution”. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s’ report of 2010 Transportation contributes 13% to the global greenhouse gas emissions. So, have you ever thought of diluting the emissions by switching to Hybrid Vehicles? You may be thinking that Hybrid Vehicles are modern inventions due to technological advancements but did you know that it existed prior to the invention of the conventional gasoline vehicles. I have no prior knowledge about Hybrid cars but once I heard about an electric car produced by Tesla and it made me very curious to know more about the topic I have done research on the Internet. In my speech today I am going to speak about the Development of hybrid vehicles. Innovations and Configurations in the Hybrid Vehicles have significant impacts on the environment. First, I will give a brief description about the Hybrid Vehicles and follow it up by discussing the Innovations and Configurations in Hybrid Vehicles and finally, discuss the Environmental impacts of hybrid vehicles.

There's a lot of buzz going on about electric cars and it seems like every hipster and eco nut trying to save the environment but do you truly know what it takes to get them on the road. The process to make the batteries is a truly dirty process and it pollutes the air. Most electric cars that are available to the general public are very expensive and most of them do not have a very far range. Somewhere between a 20-270 mile range. Also you need to live somewhere there are the charging stations or have one put in at your home. Electric car are not yet ready for it to be a practical source of transportation.

Porsche car company was founded in 1931 by a German automotive engineer Professor Ferdinand Porsche. The main offices are in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1934 under Adolf Hitler’s command, Ferdinand Porsche collaborated with his son Ferdinand Anton Ernst Porsche in developing the first designs for the Volkswagen car. Porsche company offered motor vehicle development (consulting) but did not manufacture and vehicles under its company name. In 1950, father and son made history when the Porsche sports car was introduced. This was a dream come true for Ferdinand Porsche as he was quoted saying “I couldn 't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself.”

Porsche Automobile Holding SE, usually shortened just to Porsche, is a German holding company with investments in the automotive industry and has about 18,000 employees all over the world (Porsche, 2014). The main competition for Porsche’s high-end cars like the 918 Spyder or the 911 Turbo or Turbo S is arguably from Italian specialty automaker Ferrari. In similar demographics the brands appeal through traditionally vehicles to quite different personalities.

Electric cars or internal combustion engine cars; which one is better? Electric cars were in their prime back in the early 1900’s, but a sudden rise in petrol engine cars, alongside with battery technology issues killed electric cars by 1920. However, with new improvements in battery technology and power electronics, electric cars have resurfaced. I will compare these different technologies, and come to understand which one is better.

The definition of a classic car can have different meanings. There is not one definition of a classic car, because many people have different cars they like and don’t like. The main criteria of a classic car are it has to be in as good of shape as when it rolled out of the factory. A classic car also has to be worth money, and according to NSM Insurance Groups needs to be older than twenty years. The car 's design must also have had left an impact in the car world. Many of the American made classic cars came from three manufactures; Chevy, Ford, and Dodge.

The first I ever had was an old model of the brand Toyota. It was color blue and was second-hand so I got it at a cheaper price. For a second-hand car, it was in a really good condition. Although I had to do some repainting since it had some dents and scratches on it. I remember my dad telling me that if I want to earn my first car, I need to work for it. I did some part-time works so that I can earn. My parents of course helped me with purchasing. They shouldered about half of price. My father told me that buying a car is one of the most fulfilling experience I will have in my young life because I can see where my money is going.

German car manufacturer Volkswagen had a revolutionary time in the 1960s. Volkswagen had utilized a clever New York advertisement scheme “Think Small”. In 1960s Volkswagen had completely changed the on how automobile makers marketed their products. How Germany was never the same after World War II, similarly the automobile industry was not the same after the Volkswagen advertisement line. Volkswagens advertisement led to a complete market change and longevity of the company’s success. Volkswagen’s “Think Small” campaign was such a success because of its clever, fresh, talked about, and an unconventional paradox of an advertisement campaign.