Road and motor vehicles: general interest

Freewaytopia: How Freeways Shaped Los Angeles explores how social, economic, political, and cultural demands created the web of expressways whose very form-futuristic, majestic, and progressive-perfectly exemplifies the City of Angels.

A CATACLYSMIC DISASTER STRIKES YOUR AREA.

THE TRUTH ABOUT BIODIESEL*Easy to make at home*Cheaper than buying diesel*Works in unmodified diesel engines*Reduces the need for imported oil*Decreases greenhouse gas emissionsIf you are ready to start making your own biodiesel, then this book is for you.

In this third of a three-part series, follow Douglas Waitley along the beaches and over the hills of north Florida, watching rocket launches, meeting dolphins face to face, and trying your luck at the "e;World's Luckiest Fishing Village"e; along the way.

As Toyota skids into an ocean of problems and uncertainty continues in the U.

In this hilarious collection of old car stories, Canada's very own "e;Old Car Detective"e; Bill Sherk presents 80 of his favourite stories from all 10 provinces, spanning the years from 1925 to 1965.

From the 1890s through the 1920s, as horse gave way to machine, the look of Toronto and the lifestyles of its inhabitants were irrevocably altered.

In this hilarious collection of stories, Old Autos columnist Bill Sherk describes in vivid detail the trials and tribulations of those brave souls who, throwing caution to the wind and money down the drain, made the fateful decision that would forever change the course of their lives.

Read about the science behind trains, monster trucks and airplanes.

What a monstrous book this is!

Look at all these cool vehicles parading on the pages of this ebook.

Does your little boy fall in love with big machines that easily?

Don't be satisfied with just watching your child play with cars.

Let's go down the memory lane to see and appreciate the changes that have transpired since the start of this millennium.

Fully autonomous vehicles, which would carry out many or all of their functions without the intervention of a driver, may someday bring sweeping social and economic changes and "e;lead to breakthrough gains in transportation safety.

Donny Petersen feels honored to share the wealth of his motorcycle knowledge and technical expertise.

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OFSAFER AND MORE COURTEOUS DRIVINGWhether you are just learning to drive, or are more experienced, this must-have guide will lessen the risk of an accident, or other unfortunate incident, for you and your loved ones.

From bestselling author, racer and stunt driver Ben Collins - the man who was The Stig - comes a story of spies, speed and hard-driving genius: a driver's love letter to one of the world's best-loved machines.

For fifty-six days, four women left their 'regular lives', homes, families and comfort, to ride their motorbikes through scenic landscapes, inhospitable terrain and diverse regions.

"So wird´s gemacht" zeigt technisch interessierten Neu- und Gebrauchtwagenbesitzern, wie ihr Fahrzeug funktioniert und welche Wartungs- und Reparaturarbeiten sie selbst durchführen können.

This is the full, original 1935 operational manual for the Morris Fifteen Six, a car produced by the Morris Motors Limited company.

This book contains a classic guide to farm machinery, primarily dealing with the operation, mechanics, repair, and maintenance thereof.

This book has been commissioned to mark the 60th anniversary of the closure of Glasgow's remarkable tram system, when over 250,000 people lined the city streets on 4 September 1962 to watch a final procession of some 20 trams representing different periods in the history of the undertaking.

This book has been commissioned to mark the 60th anniversary of the closure of Glasgow's remarkable tram system, when over 250,000 people lined the city streets on 4 September 1962 to watch a final procession of some 20 trams representing different periods in the history of the undertaking.

"e;A unique automotive pictorial history .

"e;A unique automotive pictorial history .

Launched in 1955 yet looking like a sci-fi design proposal for a future then undreamed of, Flaminio Bertoni's ellipsoid sculpture with wheels that was the Citroen DS stunned the world.

Launched in 1955 yet looking like a sci-fi design proposal for a future then undreamed of, Flaminio Bertoni's ellipsoid sculpture with wheels that was the Citroen DS stunned the world.

At the turn of the century Volvo found itself in a three-way tussle with Dennis and DAF to design and produce Britain's first low-floor double-deck buses.

At the turn of the century Volvo found itself in a three-way tussle with Dennis and DAF to design and produce Britain's first low-floor double-deck buses.

Propelled towards the end of the 1990s by accessibility imperative requiring low floor buses both in London and the rest of Britain, Dennis developed a tri axle Trident double decker for Hong Kong and then adapted the design as a two axle version for Britain.

Propelled towards the end of the 1990s by accessibility imperative requiring low floor buses both in London and the rest of Britain, Dennis developed a tri axle Trident double decker for Hong Kong and then adapted the design as a two axle version for Britain.

Formed in 1984, following the decision by the National Bus Company to divide the Eastern Counties Omnibus Company Ltd into smaller parts, Cambus Holdings became responsible for operating services in Cambridgeshire and West Suffolk.

Formed in 1984, following the decision by the National Bus Company to divide the Eastern Counties Omnibus Company Ltd into smaller parts, Cambus Holdings became responsible for operating services in Cambridgeshire and West Suffolk.

Although the Surrey towns of Walton-on-Thames and Weybridge were for many years served by the London bus network, there were also a number of small scale locally based operators running bus services, before selling out to London Transport in the 1930s.

Although the Surrey towns of Walton-on-Thames and Weybridge were for many years served by the London bus network, there were also a number of small scale locally based operators running bus services, before selling out to London Transport in the 1930s.

A photographic tribute to the history of the classic Swedish automobile.

A photographic history of a twenty-first-century transport success story, including routes, stations, and trains.

A photographic history of a twenty-first-century transport success story, including routes, stations, and trains.

Although there had been experiments with the use of a new form of transport - the 'trackless tram' (better known as the trolleybus) - during the first decade of the 20th century, it was in June 1911 that Bradford and Leeds became the country's pioneering operators of trolleybuses.

Although there had been experiments with the use of a new form of transport - the 'trackless tram' (better known as the trolleybus) - during the first decade of the 20th century, it was in June 1911 that Bradford and Leeds became the country's pioneering operators of trolleybuses.

Located in the Chiltern Hills, Luton has a rich transport history, being home to London Luton Airport and Vauxhall Motors.

Located in the Chiltern Hills, Luton has a rich transport history, being home to London Luton Airport and Vauxhall Motors.

In 1979, fresh from its general election victory, the Conservative government began formulating plans to deregulate bus services and privatise the companies operating them in England, Scotland and Wales.

In 1979, fresh from its general election victory, the Conservative government began formulating plans to deregulate bus services and privatise the companies operating them in England, Scotland and Wales.

Mainstay of London Buses Ltd’s fleet into the 1990s, London’s MCW Metrobus fleet of M class remained almost completely intact by the time of privatization in the autumn of 1994.

Mainstay of London Buses Ltd’s fleet into the 1990s, London’s MCW Metrobus fleet of M class remained almost completely intact by the time of privatization in the autumn of 1994.

In a classic car photography book packed with an eclectic mix of automotive images, Lance Cole (author of the Classic Car Adventure) presents a stunning collection of photographs of old cars of all marques and types captured in many locations.

In a classic car photography book packed with an eclectic mix of automotive images, Lance Cole (author of the Classic Car Adventure) presents a stunning collection of photographs of old cars of all marques and types captured in many locations.

There is a head-turning charm about heritage transport.