Owning your own vehicle is part of the American dream and is filled with contentment and rewards. But it also brings about many additional responsibilities. It is regarded as a ìproblem of the past,î but many car owners are unaware that asbestos still remains a concern in the automotive world.
For the greater part of the 20th century, asbestos was utilized by car manufacturers in brake pads, linings and gaskets. Asbestos seemed to be the obvious choice for car manufacturers due to its flame resistant, durable and inexpensive qualities. Today, as asbestos has not been completely banned from use many of these products may still contain asbestos. This poses a severe health risk to auto mechanics and car owners who maintain their own vehicles.
One-time asbestos exposure does not always lead to a related illness, but frequent inhalation of its dust can lead to pleural mesothelioma. This is a rare, but severe form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs. Asbestos fibers can also be ingested leading to peritoneal mesothelioma. Because the symptoms of mesothelioma do not usually show up until about 15 to 25 years after exposure, it is typically disgnosed in its advanced stages and is very difficult for doctors to treat.
The amount of incidents in relation to the asbestos scandal has lead to mesothelioma attorneys protecting victimsí rights by helping them file lawsuits against the companies who are responsible. The asbestos and corporate industries were aware of the health hazards involved with asbestos, but continued the widespread manufacturing of the substance anyways. Millions of people have been wrongfully exposed for financial gain.
When materials that contain asbestos become damaged, they can release its fibers into the air. A big portion of the substance is inside the brake housing or clutch space and can become airborne when repairs or work is performed. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has set further standards in working with asbestos and avoiding auto-mobile exposure. By following their listed practices, car owners and mechanics can substantially minimize the chances of asbestos exposure.
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Scion will unveil a micro-subcompact concept car at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The concept reflects Scion’s youthful image and represents a new segment for the brand aimed toward the growing urbanization trend. 
The all-new Fiesta is one of the most stylish cars in the world.” That is the verdict of 28 leading designers and design experts from 19 countries who have awarded the eye-catching Ford model a prestigious ‘red dot’ award for international product design. 
Tesla will unveil its Model S prototype sedan March 26 at the Tesla design studio inside the SpaceX rocket factory, in Hawthorne, Calif. This is going to be a historic event for car enthusiasts; the Model S will likely be the world’s first mass-produced, highway-capable EV when it rolls off the assembly line in late 2011. 
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The new SEAT Ibiza has begun 2009 just like it finished last year, by winning awards and distinctions that praise its quality, precision and innovative design. Precisely with regard to the design aspect, the Ibiza excelled over its rivals and was given the prestigious “Red Dot Award” in Germany in the Product Design 2009 category. 
Porsche is proudly presenting the key technologies of the new Panamera prior to the world debut of this truly outstanding Gran Turismo in Shanghai, among them no less than five innovations in technology to be admired for the first time in a production car in the luxury performance range and therefore marking world debuts themselves. 
Kia’s stylish and fun urban cross-over car, the Soul, has become the first Korean car ever to receive the prestigious recognition of a design award from the world renowned ‘red dot’ awards at the 2009 product design competition held in Germany.