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Subaru Forester gained Five-Star Rating
2007-08-10 04:02:00
Every time I hear positive news like this, it makes me feel comfortable that car makers are doing their best to give us not just a quality cars and car parts like the Triumph oxygen sensor but also vehicles that ensures safety and security. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) are just two among the reputable testing institutes that provides the car industry with information about safety. These institutes are reputed for effective crash tests. Just recently, the NHTSA gave the 2008 Subaru Fore ster a five star rating on its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests. The Forester was able to pass the standard crash tests done on its frontal and side impact with emphasis on driver and passengers seats. Five -star is the highest rating given by the crash test administration.  "The Subaru Forester is the most award winning small SUV in America. And when it comes to safety, the Subaru Forester is again leading the...
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The 25 Greatest Cars of All Time
2007-08-09 02:00:00
The AUTOMOBILE Magazine has just released its list of the 25 Greatest Cars of All Time in their website today. According to editor in chief Gavin Conway, ?This feature is certain to get people talking at water coolers, kitchens, garages and bars.? I was looking for a Mazda model on the list because I believe that the Japanese car maker should be there, what with its state of the art Mazda parts but I was rather disappointed to find that it was not included in the list.Conway added, ?The best brains the magazine has an intriguing as it is eclectic.? He also specified that the team did not look at the numbers of vehicles but focused on more specific issues like historical significance, drivability and aesthetics. He also added that, ?The results are predictable in part, but intriguing in their breadth.? The soon to be sold Jaguar made it up to the list and also the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen, although infamous but also came up on the list. Here are the different winners on the differ...

The 2008 Nissan Altima Latest Price List
2007-08-07 23:18:00
I was looking for Toyota A/C Compressor early this morning when i chanced upon this news from autoblog.com: Nissan has just released the latest pricing of its 2008 Nissan Altima . The Nissan Altima is one of the best selling Nissan cars last year. Becuase of this the Japanese car maker decided to produce a new version of the Altima to to better satisfy the needs of its car buyers. The 2007 Nissan Altima came fully-redefined, so the new version this year only needed some tuning up.  Here is the price list of the latest Nissan Altima models: Altima Sedan MSRP2007 2.5 $17,9502008 2.5 $18,230$2802007 2.5 S M/T $19,8002008 2.5 S M/T $20,080$2802007 2.5 S CVT $20,3002008 2.5 S CVT $20,580$2802007 3.5 SE M/T $24,000 2008 3.5 SE M/T $24,080 $802007 3.5 SE CVT $24,500 2008 3.5 SE CVT $24,580 $802007 3.5 SL CVT $28,400 2008 3.5 SL CVT $28,280 $120The 4-cylinder models come in $280 while the V6 adds $80 on its price. Other equipments are also added for more retuned version. The SL version ...
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Trick It Out adds more Fun to MTV's Pimp My Ride
2007-08-02 01:03:00
MTV?s Pimp My Ride will be showing of a new series on their reality TV show as they put two of its customizing agents into pit to join their longtime favorite in the lineup. ET/PT will be revealing another TV reality series which will be shown ahead of Pimp My Ride starting this Sunday at 10 p.m. The freshest car show on the channel is called ?Trick It Out?. The new reality show will be a good thrill especially to car enthusiasts. The new show will guest two different car specialists who will customize two cars and compete with each other showing off how they will manage to tune up each car and outdo each other. The show will be based in Los Angeles. Each team will be composed of two members. Every team will be given only 15 grand each and they can do anything they want with the budget but they have to make sure they show a new retuned version of the car model assigned to them at the end of the show. The show will give each team a maximum of ten day to finish the revamps. A new the...

Honda's Exciting Fall Offering
2007-07-26 05:40:00
Honda the producer of high quality Honda vent visor is preparing another to drool over vehicle, the 2008 Honda Civic MUGEN Si Sedan that will debut in mid-October.  The new Honda creation would have a high performance suspension, forged aluminum wheels, aerodynamic body styling and a sport-tuned exhaust system. And according to John Mendel, Executive Vice President of American Honda, "Honda enthusiasts have long been asking for factory-installed MUGEN performance products similar to what the company offers in Japan. We're enthusiasts, too, and the ultra-premium Civic MUGEN Si Sedan offers exclusive style and elevated handling performance with legendary Honda refinement."What to expect from the new Civic MUGEN? Lowered track-tuned suspension that enhanced handling performance while maintaining a high level of riding comfort.Front and rear damping force was increased between 8 and 24 percentLightweight 16.98 pound, 18x7.5-inch forged aluminum wheels and high grip BFGoodrich® g-F...
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Cars.com?s Top 10 Movie Cars
2007-07-11 03:50:00
While searching for an aftermarket car part for my Ford Focus I suddenly feel the urge to visit cars.com to see their never ending top ten lists. And this time they have released their latest list of Top 10 Movie Cars . Interestingly enough the DeLorean DMC-12 from the movie ?Back to the Future? still holds the number 1 spot and there were three new cars on the list plus six others jockey for position. Read the list because it?s hilarious. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.Here is cars.com Top 10 Movie Cars:1.    1981 DeLorean DMC-12 from ?Back to the Future? (also number 1 last 2006)Notable Features: Gull-wing doors, 16 port twin exhaust boxes, flux capacitorDrivetrain: 1.21-gigawatt nuclear/electric hybrid with five-speed manual transmission; rear wheel drive2.    1977 Pontiac Trans Am from ?Smokey and the Bandit? (New entry for 2007)Notable Features: T-top, CB radio, runaway bride in the passenger seat Drivetrain: 200-hp, 6.6 liter V8 with three-...

Jaguar and Taurus Gained Better Publicity
2007-07-02 03:50:00
It seems like Ford is gaining a lot of good publicity these past few months. Although they can never deny the fact that their car sales is still declining. However, this does not stop them from building better cars with excellent quality. They may seem to be a little cash-craving for the past few months but they never forget to live up with their objective of providing the car markets with just the right cars that the buyers are looking for. Just recently, two of its car models received very good publicity. The Ford Taurus X has received five star ratings on the car crash test conducted by the stringent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Moreover, the Insurance Institute for highway Safety (IIHS) gave the new vehicle an outstanding "Good" rating on the recent car crash test. And because the Taurus X was given excellent ratings by two of the strictest car tester in the US, the new vehicle has earned the organization's Top Safety Pick label. It is quite impressiv...
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VW Touran Offers New Radio Nav System
2007-06-19 00:10:00
Looking for the latest in-car technology? Well, here is one for you.The new Volkswagen Touran compact MPV is now available with the latest RNS 510 radio navigation system. For 2,010 Euros or about $2,678 USD, you can enjoy the entertainment and informative features of the RNS 510 like:- Easily and precisely operated using a touch screen- Can calculate routes in record time using a high-performance 750 MIPS (million instructions per seconds) processor - Capable of displaying multi-coloured maps in 16:9 format- Can store navigation data and save audio content through an integrated 30 gigabyte hard drive - Displays maps, images and videos in brilliant screen quality and bird?s eye view - Plays common CD formats like MP3 and WMA (Windows media audio) as well as play videos thought an integrated DVD drive - Can access various audio data formats using a Secure Digital card slot on the front of the unit Equipped with four 20-Watt speakers and excellent sound and reception Go to your neares...
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2007 MADD Media Awardees
2007-06-13 00:23:00
While browsing online to find quality GMC EGR valve for my GMC Sierra truck, I found this interesting article about MADD's media awards. Check this out.Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), a non profit organization that aims to stop drunk driving and support the victims of drunk driving accidents has recently announced the 20 winners of its 5th annual national Media Awards sponsored by Nationwide Insurance and Volkswagen. The award recognizes the best media coverage that features the goals of MADD including prevention of underage drinking and drunk driving. "The media plays a vital role in educating the public and raising awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking. This awards program is MADD's way of thanking the media for its support of MADD's mission." said Glynn Birch, MADD national president.And the winners of the 2007 MADD Media Awards are:-- Award of Excellence -- Broadcast -- NBC Today Show-- Award of Excellence -- Print -- The Santa Fe New Mexica...
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Ford takes Driving Skills for Life drivers' ed to the web
2007-06-05 03:17:00
Now this one deserves a thumbs-up.Ford has been getting a lot of flak in the past, but you can?t say the automaker hasn?t made efforts to show it cares for the people who drive its cars.After launching its Driving Skills for Life website a few months ago to help new drivers and their parents learn the ropes of driving safely the automaker has also come up with a series of videos hosted by a variety of professional instructors and racers to tackle some of the basic skills that new drivers face when they hit the road. Getting the visuals is always best when you?re learning something, especially if you?re a kid out to test your new car (and your parents? nervous system).All the videos can be found in the website as well as in other sites like Autoblog.Traffic crashes have been cited by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as the number one killer of teenagers in America. Here are some more facts that are worth the know:Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause o...
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Mazda2 Rolls Out in Japan? And in Other Markets Soon
2007-05-24 03:07:00
From IIHS crash test results, let us now take a trip to the Far East. The Japan ese automaker Mazda ha recently conducted a ceremony for rolling out the all-new Mazda2 5-door hatchback model at the company?s Ujina Plant No.1 (U1) in Hiroshima, Japan. Of course, company officials of Mazda Motor Corporation along with the employees gather to commemorate the production of the vehicle. During his speech at the ceremony, Robert J. Graziano, Mazda's Executive Vice President said:"The all-new Mazda2 is the first of Mazda?s new generation products to evolve to the next stage. While the current model was intended for the domestic market, the new model has been developed into a globally competitive car. I wish to congratulate you all on your hard work, which has now successfully brought us to the start of full mass production. I am convinced that the all-new Mazda2 will capture the hearts of our customers and demonstrate to drivers the world over that, ?Mazda vehicles look inviting to drive, ...
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Honda, Ford Models Join List Of Cars Rated Best For Crash Safety
2007-05-17 06:17:00
The tougher and stricter Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave both Honda and Ford car models ?good ratings? on their newest vehicles.   Honda?s Acura MDX sport utility and Ford?s Mercury Sable as well as the Taurus received these good ratings on the recent crash test done by the IIHS. All the car models mentioned also received the ?top safety pick? award being able to receive a ?good rating? despite the tougher and meaner IIHS.   There are several number of vehicles that received the best ratings for the overall front crash test as well as for the side crash and rear crash tests. They belong to the ?Top Safety Picks? as mentioned in December by the IIHS.   Last Sunday, Adrian Lund, the president of IIHS, said, "Manufacturers are making rapid vehicle changes to reflect the latest safety research.?   The Ford 500 was the ?top safety pick? in the year 2006 however it was replaced by the Taurus and the Sable this time around. The IIHS added a...
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Domino?s Gets A ZAP For Selling Pizzas At NASCAR
2007-05-10 05:12:00
I have never seen such a cute car before. I never knew that there is such a pizza seller at the NASCAR, and mind you it is not just a regular van or a PUV that delivers pizza - it?s a cute tiny blue car. I was actually more interested on the car than the NASCAR event itself. Bleah! I am only kidding.   Well, anyway, that was a few days ago when I watched the tube and because I was curious about it, I did a little research about that very interesting eye-candy. While I was looking for a cold air intake through my chosen cold air intake catalog (but of course), I decided to take a few seconds to look for info about that certain thing that has caught my fancy.   And wallah!!! The new blue car is driven by Domino 's Pizza - NASCAR?s official Pizza. Before, Domino is into conventional cars that use fuel. You know, those vehicles wherein they have to spend dollars everyday and burn fuel so they can sell pizza. They realized maybe that it was time to forget about saving and t...
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Anderson Wins His 100th Qualifying Race
2007-05-08 06:22:00
Greg Anderson has once again obtained his consecutive qualifying record last Saturday at the NHRA O'Reilly Midwest Nationals today at Gateway International Race way in St. Louis. Anderson qualified and got the number 1 spot aboard his Summit Racing Equipment Pontiac GTO with quality Pontiac parts, making the racing event last Saturday as his 100th qualifying position in his entire NHRA career. According to Greg Anderson: "It's nice to keep that string of qualifying going.  I think somebody said we were up to 100 qualifying times in a row right now.  It's not 392 or whatever John Force had, but it's a pretty good amount as far as I'm concerned and still counting."Anderson also commented about the qualifying race last Saturday: "It was short and quick.  It was one shot, two shots to get into the show and that's always nerve racking.  I don't really ever want to come into a race only having that but if it goes that way I think that we've got a team that as we...
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Toyota Declines on April Sales
2007-05-03 05:00:00
It sounds so impossible, right? Not really. It was in fact a lousy time for all the auto makers last month. Almost everybody had experienced declines on sales as compared to last year?s April . In fact, last year had even the domestic car makers GM and Ford taking in increases although DMX has noted a small increase on its sales.   The decline on sales was because of the drooping car market, the increase in consumer debt and fewer demands for vehicles - according to most of the industry?s analysts. The increase in gas price also hinders the increase in car sales. The increase was noted to be $3 per gallon.   Toyota . Even the newest best seller car maker had a decline on sales compared to last year?s April. Some of its Toyota brands such as Scion and Lexus decreased by 4.4% amounting to 210,457 units on this year?s April. The sales on Toyota parts and car parts were not included on monthly sales. The Japanese car maker was able to gain 11.7% increase last March. &nbs...
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BMW M3 Complete Specifications
2007-05-02 06:04:00
As an obsessed fan of BMW cars, I never put myself to sleep every night without being updated from the latest news, happenings and concept cars. I mean it?s already in my blood! I?ve been a BMW fanatic when my dad gave me his Z3 Roadster as a present on my 21st birthday. I was very curious why this car costs a fortune and since then I?ve studied all models that come from the BMW. I think this is my passion in life because as a part of my daily routine, this is what I do after I?m done at the office. I also collect souvenirs, stuffs and freebies from BMW. I get them for free every time I purchase BMW parts. And I?m certainly not complaining. Anyway, setting aside my obsession, I want to share the complete specifications of the BMW M3 which I just researched two days ago. I hope it can be useful to other BMW enthusiasts. Or if you want, here?s the site which served as my reference on this very special vehicle: http://www.worldcarfans.com/news. The BMW M3 specifications: Individ...
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SUVs That You Should Have this 2007
2007-04-26 22:43:00
Looking for the best SUV models this year? Check this out.A guy at ForbesAutos.com named Bengt Halvorson created a list of the hottest sport utility vehicles (SUVs) from domestic and international automakers. These SUV models from different SUV classes (e.g. full size, mid size compact, crossover) aims to top the sales chart for 2007. According to Halvorson, SUVs are getting more popular as a family vehicle because of the spacious interior, cargo capacity, and other family-friendly features like quality exhaust parts. GM vehicles dominated the list with 5 entries from the company?s brands including GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac. Here is the complete list of the hottest SUVs for 2007 along with Bengt Halvorson's brief description about the vehicle: Acura MDXA redesigned MDX will take on upper-crust competition with more space and improved performance.   Acura RDXAcura's compact, performance-oriented SUV takes on urban streets and the BMW X3.   .2008 Buick ...
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Hyundai Elantra Wagon To Be Revealed In 2008
2007-04-25 05:02:00
You may not know it but the Japanese auto maker Hyun dai recently revealed its FD wagon in the Seoul Auto Show. And the same FD wagon will be available in the US car market but it will be coming with the Elan tra Wagon name instead.   The Hyundai Elantra is a new wagon that will soon dominate the streets and the roads of the United States. The new redesigned four door car will be empowered by a four cylinder engine that is capable of producing 138 horsepower. Plus more Hyundai parts are found on the new retuned sedan.   However, its previous model did not make it to being the best as it sells less compared to last year. But according to some reliable sources, the new Elantra is as impressive as its value. Like other Hyundai car models, the new and redesigned sedan will also have the same car parts. But the news did not mention much about its new specs and pricing. Well, at least they have updated us about the Elantra which will be available in 2008 .   Hmm, do y...

Latest 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe Price
2007-04-18 04:53:00
Nissan has recently released its Altima 2.5 S coupe which would be propelling on 175 units of horsepower with 2.5-liter that churn in a 180 pound feet torque. They also have the 3.5 SE with the powerful V6 engine as one of its powertrain parts on a 3.5-liter capacity that can tune up a 270 horsepower and can run on 258 pound-feet of torque.   The Nissan Motors Company recently announced its latest pricing for its 2008 Nissan Altima Coup e which will start at a base price of $21,115 on models with the six-speed transmission. Its 3.5 SE Altima coupe CVT will be available at $26,015. All these prices include a destination charge of $625.   If a Navigator system including the rearview monitor is added to the base model, another $2,000 will be added on the base price. A Bluetooth hands-free phone system, alloy rims, an eight-way driver seat, leather seats, an updated Bose system and a sun roof when added to the new Altima 2.5 S coupe adds a $5,100 for a premium package. The...
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The Luxurious Buick Park Avenue
2007-04-18 03:45:00
Buick Park Avenue - a prosperous boulevard in New York City that boasts of a luxurious and trendy lifestyle! Same name as the sedan type, there is no doubt that this vehicle also has the features of a rich and flourishing quality. Geared with all the advanced technologies and first-class amenities, it definitely symbolizes the real traditional luxury sedans of America.   The Shanghai GM President, Ding Lei, stated, ?It shows Buick?s ability to move with the times while continuing to leverage GM?s global resources and our local knowledge. Designed especially for business leaders and other elites, it is a component of our effort to maintain our leadership position in China by addressing the needs of all of our customers. The Park Avenue is the perfect blend of tranquility and power.?    This luxury sedan is a GM based with its latest global rear-wheel-drive architecture to guarantee a first class driving experience. With a height of 1,480 mm, a 3,009-mm wheelbas...
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The Buick Park Avenue
2007-04-12 06:11:00
The Buick brand?s production has been halted in the United States but lives on in China?s luxury market. It comes with a brand new model that won?t be sold in the U.S. dubbed as the Buick Park Avenue . The Park Avenue is based on General Motors? global rear-wheel-drive architecture. The U.S. edition was discontinued in 2005 and in 2006 was substituted by the Buick Lucerne.The Park Avenue luxury sedan features innovative doodads such as massaging seats arranged in the cabin and a Bluetooth hands-free phone system which is obviously intended for the high-end executive market.The Buick Park Avenue for China shares sheet metal with the Daewoo L4X, although the Buick has different front and rear fascias. Owners of the Park Avenue can opt for two engine choices: a 3.6-liter V6 that spawns 250 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 257 pound-feet of maximum torque at 3,200 rpm or a 2.8-liter V6 that revs up 201 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 195 pound-feet of torque running at 3,000 rpm.China?s own Buick...

Spartan Chassis with Two Additional Plants
2007-04-10 06:28:00
Spartan Chassis Inc. has deliberately announced that the company has bought two manufacturing facilities near its assembly plants in Charlotte Michigan. The company is a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. ? a world leader in the design and production of high-performance custom chassis for motorhomes, mobile medical, command centers and fire trucks.The purchased plants will accommodate the growing chassis innovations that Spartan has mapped out. Spartan Motors has also reported its plans to spend a hefty $8 million to purchase and refurbish the facilities and expects the two recently bought plants to be operational in the third quarter of 2007. The facility measures 80,000 square-feet and will aid the company to meet the prevalent demand from its military clients to supply and incorporate key chassis components for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.Richard Schalter, President of Spartan Chassis explained that the company is growing its overall capacity to meet the susta...
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2007 New York Auto Show Previews Nismo 350Z
2007-04-02 04:19:00
The Big Apple is set to unwrap the latest models of known automakers around the globe. Too much is the excitement that is felt for all automobile addicts, fans and especially the automakers themselves. One of the most anticipated revelations is from Nissan which would be sending out its new the Nismo Z! The Nizmo Z will be out in the market this coming July. Don?t you know that this model is the very first Z car produced that would be putting on the Nissan?s badge of aftermarket high-performance parts division? That?s right. The Nismo Z has been improvised and hosted various auto performance developments. It is equipped with a twincam 3.5 litre V6 engine with a raging 306 horsepower and a 268 pound-feet of torque. The Nismo has a manual six-speed transmission and through the Nismo-tuned exhaust parts. Because of this, it is no wonder that this vehicle is one of the best because of its superb Nissan parts. The Nizmo Z was apparently based on Super GT racing Z?s package that feature...
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Telematics as a Standard Automobile Feature
2007-03-30 06:14:00
Vehicle telematics refers to in-car technology that helps in the improvement of driving or passenger experience. It?s actually a smorgasbord of several features that consists of location based services, your usual automatic air bag deployment, real-time traffic data, emergency aid kits, satellite radio and a whole gamut of vehicle monitoring systems.Tele matics are fast becoming a significant aspect in an automotive interior environment. Its inclusion as standard automobile feature bolsters market growth. For instance, the North American telematics market is steadfastly gaining force and provides great potential for substantial revenue gains. General Motors is already proposing to include telematics as a standard in all its models fitted in vehicle?s auto body parts by 2008. Sure enough, telematics is losing its dubbed ?luxury? badge with over 65 percent of the total-telematics-equipped vehicles sold in North America last 2006 include telematics as standard equipment. Adding telemati...
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DaimlerChrysler Plug-in PHEVs in Sprinter Vans
2007-03-29 06:14:00
The Daimler Chrysler fleet will comprise of Dodge Sprint er vans equipped with either gasoline engines or with diesels. The automaker has recently announced that it will put a fleet of 20 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) between now and the first quarter of the year. The company?s focus on the Dodge Sprinter adheres to the van?s ability to go 20 miles on electric power only. The automaker says that this is the first fleet test of a diesel plug-in. It?s sort of impressive since the Dodge Sprinter will be a one ground-breaking van that has accomplished its accelerated feat. A dashboard switch allows the driver to manually switch between the two modes or have the vehicle's onboard controller do so automatically. In case you care to know about the deal with plug-ins, here?s the gist: plug-ins blends a full hybrid system which manages power that?s supported by a fuel burning engine and an electric-motor system with prolonged battery life. Such vehicles embedded with plug-ins guns ...
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4 Stars Only For 2007 Toyota Tundra in Crash Tests
2007-03-27 06:19:00
Safety is practically one of the most important aspects in auto making. It?s one of the standards customers are looking for in a vehicle. Customers nowadays are getting more practical when it comes to choosing their vehicle and they just don?t go after the style. Safety and security are now must-haves when purchasing an automobile.   Before vehicles are sold in the market, various tests are given to these. One of these tests is the crash tests. This will figure how the vehicle reacts when collision or a big crash occurs.   The tests will also prove how good the car is when it comes to safety precautions. And usually this is a view for practical customers in choosing the appropriate vehicle. And folks, this is how one car can differ from one another. After the tests are done, that is when you tell how excellent the car is!   Crash tests for pick-up trucks were given by the National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) just recently. One of the pick-ups that the organ...
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The New 3-Door Suzuki Grand Vitara Range
2007-03-27 06:12:00
The previous Grand Vita ra was a 5-door type. Now, a three-door model will be included in Suzuki ?s selection of automobiles this coming April. Customers prefer a diesel powered Suzuki Grand Vitara, and now their dreams have come true and this is because this new 3-door type is going to come as a diesel model. Customers won?t be constrained with their choice anymore unlike the bigger 5-door Grand Vitara. From its sibling, the 5-door type, the new Suzuki Grand Vitara took on the drivetrain and now gets a manual transmission and it also comes provided with 4x4 capabilities as an off-road vehicle. Certainly it can overcome muddy, rough and tough off-road surroundings without much difficulty at all. Other special Suzuki parts include a dash-mounted switch and there are four different buttons which are simply selected for options that you would want to apply. You see, this may look as a cute three-door sporty model, but it has the heart of an off-road monster! The Renault-powered turboc...
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More on the G37 Coupe
2007-03-27 05:27:00
Sure everyone knows what the next Infiniti G37 Coup e looks like thanks to the massive leaks in the internet way before its scheduled official launch at the upcoming New York Auto Show. But it wouldn't hurt to post more information about it would it? According to the latest company press release, here are the highlights of the 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe :BodyAll-new exterior design, featuring seductive and muscular shapes, including flowing front fender lines with low silhouette roofline, strong side character lines and side sills, wave-form hood Aggressive zero-lift front end styling with smooth front fascia, integrated fog lamps and double-arch grilleInfiniti signature L-shape High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlights, available Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)Large LED Infiniti G-style taillights, large trunk opening and available integrated RearView MonitorStandard rear underbody air diffusersLarge diameter dual exhaust outlets with chrome finishersNew 18-inch or 19-inc...
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Roush BlackJack Convertible Sets Lucky 13
2007-03-23 04:16:00
The number 13 is not only known for its famed unfortunate number but also is synonymous with the term ?Lucky 13?. The Roush Stage 3 Black Jack Mustang Convert ible that?s entitled the Number 13 and will be embarking on an auction this March 24 Celebrity Fight Night extravaganza in Phoenix. The event will not be a pure-bred fighting platform but will honor the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and will be held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort. Lucky number 13 is the vehicle serial number of the Roush Mustang Convertible.The high-status event has earned the prestigious title as one of the nation?s opulent charity programs and has become enveloped in a star-studded VIP evening. Famous bigwigs, celebrities and athletes will participate in the event along with incredible live auction items and musical performances by various artists.Roush performance hooked up with Sanderson Ford of Glendale, Arizona and is supposed to be donating the only convertible in the BlackJack range for the said e...
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Plug-in Hybrid from Robert Q. Riley Enterprises
2007-03-21 04:49:00
The XR-3 plug-in hybrid at first glance is totally pupil-depilating and enticing. It?s a sleek two-passenger, three-wheel sports car that?s expected to spawn up to 225 miles per gallon. Its launch will be made by Robert Q. Riley Enter prises, LLC, renowned product design and development consultant company that?s headquartered in Glendale, Arizona.The all-wheel vehicle comes along a kit or DIY construction procedures so it?s handy and convenient for those who are not in the driving mechanics. The installation guide will benefit even those who don?t have telematics experience.According to Robert Q. Riley himself, the firm?s president and author of ?Alternative Cars in the 21st Century elaborated that his company designed the super-simple hybrid power system but it was not the main thrust of the whole agenda. ?We focused on the power of ?design? to define a new category of personal mobility products that are neither automobiles nor motorcycles.?The XR-3 utilizes the most simplified mann...
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