Sandbags and cargo in pickup beds urged secured
In a reader exchange, Tom and Ray Magliozzi reiterate that any cargo in a pickup truck bed must be firmly tied down with rope, cable or chain. They suggest permanent tool boxes bolted to the bed and share a cautionary tale from an insurance agent about an unsecured tool box causing severe injury and long stitches.
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Volvo introduces first electronically controlled AWD S60 in 2002
The 2002 Volvo S60 2.4T AWD adds an on demand electronically controlled all wheel drive system. It uses an electronic module to smoothly transfer power from slipping front wheels to rear as needed, with strong safety gear and competitive pricing against X-Type and A4. The test drive notes solid structure, refined handling, and a firm brake feel, powered by a 197 horsepower 2.4 liter five cylinder engine. The car targets a youthful image per Volvo press release.
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