DPS Approved Oklahoma Drivers Ed Online

Parents in Oklahoma can enroll their teen in a DPS approved Oklahoma drivers ed course that is parent taught. Just a few years ago, the only way a teen could get their drivers license is by enrolling in a traditional course. Today, parents can enroll their teen in a home based parent taught course where the classroom instruction is now taken on a computer.

Oklahoma teens can enroll in the course at age 15. After completing the first six hours of the course on your home computer, you can apply for an Oklahoma drivers permit. During this time, the teen continues to work on the computer based course, and parents can spend time with their teen after work and on the weekends for "behind the wheel" lessons.

After completing the Oklahoma drivers ed course, you will receive a certificate of completion certifying completion of an Oklahoma DPS Approved Drivers Ed Course. You will have to have your learners permit for at least six months. At age 16 and having held your learners permit for at least six months, you can apply for your Oklahoma drivers license. For more information on this course, visit the Drivers Ed website.

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC

Mercedes says that around 1,100 components are either Mercedes CLC-specific
or refined from the previous Mercedes generation. And while the new Mercedes CLC has sheet metal in most of the right places - it looks quite a lot like the new Mercedes C-class sedan and wagon line - those with a sharper eye will see it is in fact still based on the old Mercedes C-class Sport Coupe. Yep, that’s right: all the pomp and circumstance of a new model reveal for little more than a few bends of sheet metal wrapped around the old car. Options for the ‘new’ CLC include 18-inch wheels and tires, sport-package headlights with painted inner frames, sports suspension, special body work and trim accents. Four petrol engines are available, from 143hp four-bangers up to the range-topping 272hp 3.5L V6. The Mercedes CLC350 that hosts the big motor uses it to make the sprint to 100km/h in 6.3s which will not be one of the super fast cars Mercedes makes but still very respectable time. The four-link independent front suspension and multilink independent rear suspension get new tuning to give better feel, but remember, it’s still the old Mercedes C-class under the skin, so don’t expect any miracles. Also on offer will be two diesels, the smaller 2.0L unit generating 122hp, and the slightly larger 2.2L oil-burner making 150hp. Standard on all cars, regardless of motor choice, is a six-speed manual transmission. Four-cylinder models get a five-speed automatic, while the sportier V6s get the additional option of a seven-speed paddle-shifted automatic. No word on which variants (if any) will be making it to the U.S. market, but it’s a safe bet that the smaller petrol and diesel models won’t be among the first shipments if they come at all. In fact, it’s quite possible that Mercedes will only bring the V6 to America, as even the 204hp 2.4L variant is on the small side by U.S.
standards.

Spare Parts To Take Along When You Go 4x4 Driving Off Road

Before you head off road, use the following checklists to make sure that your vehicle is up for the trip, your on-board toolbox is properly stocked with the right tools, you take along the right spare parts, and basic first aid supplies & survival gear, and pack some optional accessories that could make the trip more fun.

Use these lists as a guide to get you started. They highlight what the best prepared offroaders take with them when going off road. What you actually choose to take along on each trip depends on the remoteness of the area you'll be traveling to

Having the right parts on-board could make the difference between walking out and driving out. Make sure that you have extras on hand for each of the following parts to fit your 4WD vehicle. (Keep in mind that many of your old parts can be used as spares in an emergency, so start saving them now.)

Remember, you don’t need to bring every spare part you own on the trail - just bring the parts that are most likely to break:

• Air filter
• Belts
• Fuel filter
• Fuses
• Hoses and several sizes of hose clamps
• Oil
• Oil filter
• Some brake line
• Spark plugs
• Tire valve stems with cores
• Tires (don't forget a good full-size spare!)
• U-joints
• Vacuum line (a small piece)
• Wiper blades

Your aim is to think of all the components that would leave you stranded if they failed. THOSE are the ones to take along spares for. A good rule of thumb is to take along anything that has already broken twice, because the odds are, it could happen again.

Top 10 Most Expensive Cars In The World

We are bringing you the list of 10 most expensive cars in the world. At the top of the list is of course the legendary Bugatti Veyron, most expensive, most powerful, and fastest production car in the world.

Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the most powerful, most expensive, and fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a proven top speed of over 400 km/h (407 km/h or 253 mph). It reached full production in September 2005. The car is built by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and is sold under the legendary Bugatti marque. It is named after racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm. The Veyron features a W16 engine—16 cylinders in 4 banks of 4 cylinders.
According to Volkswagen, the final production Veyron engine produces between 1020 and 1040 metric hp (1006 to 1026 SAE net hp), so the car will be advertised as producing "1001 horsepower" in both the US and European markets. This easily makes it the most powerful production road-car engine in history.

Ferrari Enzo $1,000,000

The Enzo Ferrari, sometimes referred to as the the Ferrari Enzo and also F60 is a 12-cylinder Ferrari supercar named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fiber body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics. After a maximum downforce of 1709 pounds (775 kg) is reached at 186 mph (301 km/h) the rear spoiler is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.

Pagani Zonda C12 F $741,000

The Zonda C12 F debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most extensive reengineering of the Pagani car yet, though it shares much with its predecessors including the 7.3 L V12. Power is increased to 602 PS (443 kW/594 hp) with a special clubsport model producing 650 PS (478 kW/641 hp). The company promises a 3.2 second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h, a top speed over 374 km/h (225 mph) and it will be the queen in braking from 300 km/h to 0 (186 mph to 0). The Zonda F clubsport has a power to weight ratio of 521 bhp/ton (384 W/kg) . Compare, for example, the Enzo Ferrari which has a power to weight ratio of 483 bhp/ton (356 W/kg).

Koenigsegg CCX $600,910

The Koenigsegg CCX is the latest supercar from Koenigsegg. CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupe X. The X commemorates the 10th anniversary of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996. The CCX is intended to be more suitable for the U.S. market and thus engineered to comply with US regulations. The CCX is powered by a Koenigsegg designed and assembled, all aluminium, 4700 cm³ DOHC 32-valve V8 based on the Ford Modular engine architecture enhanced with twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system, 1.2 bar boost pressure and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 hp (601 kW) and 678 lbf.ft (920 Nm) on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline, 850 hp (634 kW) on 96 octane (Euro rating) gasoline and 900 hp (671 kW) on biofuel.

Porsche Carrera GT $484,000

The Porsche Carrera GT is a supercar, manufactured by Porsche of Germany. The Carrera GT is powered by an all-new 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 SAE horsepower (450 kW). Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.5 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (206 mph), although road tests indicated that in actuality the car could accelerate from 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds and to 0-100 in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 335-340km/h (209-212.5mph).

Mercedes SLR McLaren $455,500

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a sports car and supercar automobile co-developed by DaimlerChrysler and McLaren Cars. It is assembled at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. Most people presume "SLR" to stand for "Sportlich, Leicht, Rennsport" (German for "Sport; Light; Racing"). The car's base price is £300,000 or $455,500. The SLR has a supercharged 5.5 (5439cc) litre dry sumped 90 degree V8. It produces 466.8 kW at 6500rpm (626 hp) and 780 N·m (575 ft·lbf) torque at 3250 - 5000 rpm.

Maybach 62 $385,250

The Maybach 57 and 62 were the first automobile models of the Maybach brand since the brand's revival by DaimlerChrysler. They are derived from the Mercedes-Benz Maybach concept car presented at the 1997 Tokyo Motorshow (which was based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan). DaimlerChrysler attempted to buy the Rolls-Royce/Bentley marque when Vickers offered the company up for sale. When this attempt failed (they were outbid by BMW and Volkswagen respectively) they introduced the Maybach as a direct challenger in 2002. Both models are variants of the same ultra-luxurious automobile. The model numbers reflect the respective lengths of the automobiles in decimetres; the 57 is more likely to be owner-driven while the longer 62 is designed with a chauffeur in mind. The engine is a Mercedes-sourced 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12, generating 550 hp.

Rolls-Royce Phantom $320,000

The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a luxury saloon automobile made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, a BMW subsidiary. It was launched in 2003 and is the first Rolls-Royce model made under the ownership of BMW. It has a 6.8 L, 48-valve, V12 engine that produces 453 hp (338 kW) and 531 ft·lbf (720 N·m) of torque. The engine is derived from BMW's existing V12 powerplant. It is 1.63 m (63 in) tall, 1.99 m (74.8 in) wide, 5.83 m (228 in) long, and weighs 2485 kg (5478 lb). The body of the car is built on an aluminium spaceframe and the Phantom can accelerate to 60 mph (100 km/h) in 5.7 s.

Lamborghini Murcielago $279,900

The Lamborghini Murciélago is a GT and supercar automobile made by Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. and designed by Luc Donckerwolke. It was introduced in 2002 as the successor to the Diablo. The body style is a two door, two seat coupé. The LP640 version was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 2006. It features a 6.5 L engine, now producing 640 bhp, improving performance substantially. There were also a few minor external changes, primarily to the low air intakes.

Aston Martin Vanquish $255,000

The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish is a supercar manufactured by Aston Martin since 2001. It rose to fame after being featured as the official James Bond car in Die Another Day, the twentieth James Bond film. In the film, the Vanquish has the usual Bond film embellishments, including active camouflage which rendered the vehicle virtually invisible. The Vanquish is powered by a 5.9 L (5935 cc) 48-valve 60° V12 engine, which produces 343 kW (460 hp) and 542 N·m (400 ft·lbf) of torque. It is controlled by a fly-by-wire throttle and a 6 speed 'paddle shift' or semi-automatic transmission. A special V12 Vanquish S debuted at the 2004 Paris Auto Show with the power upped to 388 kW (520 hp) and 577 N·m (426 ft·lbf).

Source: Wikipedia

Tips and Tricks for Buying Used Cars

Buying a used car for sale can be a tricky experience. Make sure you follow the steps outlined below before purchasing any used vehicle. Industry statistics show that almost three times as many people buy used cars as buy new.
To help consumers make informed decisions in the process, the experts at Motor Trade Websites and Cars Ceredigion have put together a basic list of the things to check when buying a used car.

1.Check the vehicle`s safety features.
Consider a vehicle with air bags and anti-lock brakes. Not only will they make a car safer, but insurance companies sometimes give discounts on their rates for cars with these features.

2. Inspect the mileage.
Mileage is a good indicator of the vehicle's age, and the average consumer will drive from 12,000 miles to 15,000 miles each year. A late model used car may be more cost-effective and come with many features you may not be able to afford in a new car.

3. Check the mechanical condition of the vehicle.
If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, have a mechanic you trust check it for you. Fluids, lights, belts, the charging system, the air conditioner, the engine cooling system, the brakes and the suspension should all be carefully inspected for any defects and wear. And don't forget to test drive the car.

4. Examine the tires
Uneven tread wear can be a sign that the car may need an alignment, or that it has damage to its suspension. Make sure the spare tire is in working condition with no damage or excessive wear.

5. Watch for frame damage.
Seriously damaged cars may be repaired, re-titled and sold in some cases, masking a vehicle that may not be structurally sound. When looking at a used car, check for:
- rust around the fenders and bumpers, around lights, under doors and in wheel wells
- cracks, dents and mismatched body panels.

Why You Should Not Register Your Domain With Your Web Host

Most web hosts offer domain registration. Some web hosts even offer cheap domain registration. And isn't it convenient to register your domain with your web host, so you only have one company to relate to instead of two?

Sure it is. Still, it is not a good idea too register your domain with your web host. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that you should avoid web hosts who are offering domain registration. It makes perfect business sense for them, web hosting customers need domains so offering domain registration means more profit from their existing customers. It does not in any way indicate that their web hosting services are not of top quality.

Your domain name is your web identity. Without your domain name, your web presence is no longer under your control. You should have as close to 100% control over your domain name as possible. Why does this exclude using your web host as domain registrar?

That is the first web hosting information you need to know when moving youre website to a new web host:

Imagine that your web host have serious problems with their servers. Your website is more down than up, and you want to move to a new web host. You can find a new web host within a few hours, then all that is left is moving your website.

Moving your website to a new web host is a 2-step process.

1. Upload your website to your new web host's server.
2. Change your DNS (domain name servers) to point to your new web host's domain name servers.

Step 1 can be done without involving your old web host, as long as you have a copy of your website on your computer. Step 2 may involve your web host, if you registered your domain name with them.