Tuesday, July 3, 2018

An Interesting Conspiracy


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It Really Is That Simple

It sounds pretty simple, right? Find successful people and do what they did. Easier said than done, sure, but it’s still a sound strategy.

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2 Reasons Why Toyota Does So Well Financially

It's patently obvious that in today's world, buyer's are clamoring for sport-utility vehicles and trucks.

That's because I want to discuss Toyota's sales of several SUV/truck models. That's because there's something telling going on here.

Take, for example, the newer and edgier Toyota C-HR. So far in 2018 Toyota has only sold just over 26,000 units of the relatively inexpensive SUV. On the other hand, the not so refined, truck-y and not-so-cheap Toyota 4Runner is doing quite well. So far in 2018 the 4Runner has moved nearly 65,000 vehicles.

What does that tell you, Spies?

Maybe this wlll move you: The Toyota Highlander sold just over 114,000 units. Now remember, the Highlander provides a car-like experience but it has way more space and utility over the other offerings.

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His Knitted Methods Got Results

Comment of the Day: The Real Reason Sergio Marchionne Was Known as 'The Sweater' Edition
Marchionne was equally loved and feared by all. Also, without a doubt, he was the hardest working person in the entire organization. Internally, we called him “The Sweater”, perhaps not so much for what he wore but how anyone felt during a meeting with him. The stories about how hard he worked us are all true. However, he knew that being absolutely relentless was the only way to turn the company around. He saved our company, our jobs, and our pensions.
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Who Knew They Were So Functional

Here's What Those Secret Rubber Flaps Behind Your Rear Bumper Are For

One of the reasons that these exhausters exist is to relieve pressure that builds when someone closes a door, as high pressure can cause discomfort to occupants, increase door closing efforts, and even put undue strain on windows and closures, possibly causing them to unseat from their seals and make noises as air leaks out.

On top of that, to increase passenger comfort and more optimal window defrosting, exhausters facilitate continuous, fresh circulation from the air intake of a vehicle (usually from vents at the cowl—the base of the windshield) through to the very rear of the car, and out of the flaps. This way, occupants get steady ventilation without having to deal with the noise and potential debris associated with opening a window.

The one-way valves also makes life easier for the HVAC blower motor, which has to push against the cabin’s pressure to feed air through the ducts and out of the vents in the dash.
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