Car Research ActivityExploring which automaker builds the best

cars.

Car Research ActivityExploring which automaker builds the best

cars.

Bob Pallatto - EDU 505

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IntroductionIntroduction

• You are a prospective car buyer, interested in buying a new car. But you are unsure of what type of car or which manufacturer you should buy.

• You are on a tight budget so cost is an important factor, and gas prices continue to rise so fuel economy is another important detail.

• Before visiting any car lots you decide to do some research using the internet to compare different car manufacturers.

TaskTask

• Working individually use different car manufacturers websites to find out 4 pieces of information about different types of cars.

• Record your answers on the Car Research Activity Worksheet.

• Compare different manufacturers to find out who makes the best car.

ProcessProcess

• Working individually use the internet to access different auto manufacturers website to locate and record information on different types of cars.

• These websites are recommended but you may use others…

• www.ford.com• www.toyota.com• www.chevrolet.com• www.honda.com• www.fueleconomy.gov/

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• Once you have reached a website find and record the following information. It will help you to decide what car is a better choice.

1.) Manufacturer2.) Model3.) MSRP4.) MPG

ManufacturerManufacturer

• What is the name of the company that makes the car you are interested in?

• Examples: Ford, Honda, Chevrolet, Toyota, Subaru, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Nissan…

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ModelModel

• What is the name of the specific car you are researching?

• For example; Chevrolet makes the “Silverado” truck.

• Silverado is the model name

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MSRPMSRP

• Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price.

• How much does this car cost? Aka: starting cost.

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MPGMPG

• How many Miles Per Gallon does the car get?

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• Record that information on the worksheet and use it to help you decide between the two car manufacturers you are comparing.

CAR TYPE: Full Size TruckManufacturer Chevrolet Manufacturer FordModel Silverado Model F-150MPG 14/18 MPG $22,790Starting Cost $21,235 Starting Cost 15/2 3Which would you choose and why? Ford, better MPG than Chevy.

EvaluationEvaluation

• Your grade will be based on the completion of the Car Research Activity Work Sheet.

• Any boxes left empty will result in a 5 point deduction.

ConclusionConclusion

• We just choose to purchase automobiles by comparing just two categories, cost and MPG.

• If this was for real would you use the same categories to compare cars? Or would you choose different ones?

• Would looks and the cool factor outweigh make up for a lacking in other categories?

• What do you need from a car to make you want to drive it?

Car Research ActivityCar Research Activity

Bob Pallatto

EDU 505