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Mercedes Found A "Treasure"
2007-12-12 06:05:00
The German Mercedes -Benz has unearthed gold with "National Treasure : Book of Secrets." Ah-yes, that Nicolas Cage action-adventure that opens on the 21st of this month.Two of the automaker's models were used in high-profile chase scenes for the movie. What?s more, Mercedes need not even pay for the exposure. Free exposure that is. Isn?t that awesome!By contrast, General Motors Corp. spent millions on television spots and other media to support its vehicles' starring roles in "Transformers" during the summer.Mercedes' newly designed 2008 C-Class sedan, which went on sale here in America last August, is featured in the film's main chase scene, with Nicolas Cage behind the wheel, Reuters reported. Its GL-Class sport utility vehicle is used in a Washington chase scene. Combined, the maker of Mercedes SL5000 radiator believes its vehicles will get screen time of 5 to 7 minutes.Lisa Holladay, manager of brand experience marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA, said the integration stemmed from...

EPA MPG Rating More Accurate
2007-12-07 02:13:00
The price of petroleum fuel is always on the rise nowadays. Gone are the days when you can buy any vehicle you want without worrying about the cost at the pump. Thus, mpg ratings are becoming more valuable factors considered by consumers before buying a new vehicle. The Environmental Protection Agency or the EPA provides the most mpg ratings for all vehicles sold in the United States. But the agency's ratings have been continually criticized since they are hard to attain. Thus, the agency has corrected their way of rating the fuel efficiency of vehicles. To put the new EPA mpg ratings, Cars.com tested four vehicles to determine whether the data provided by the EPA is attainable. The Auto Channel reported that four vehicles were tested which are the Nissan Rogue, Subaru WRX, Dodge Grand Caravan, and the Hyundai Sonata. "As gas prices continue to rise, fuel efficiency becomes an even larger factor in the buying decision for many car shoppers," said Cars.com managing edi...

Give A Gift, Gear A Car Nut
2007-12-06 06:16:00
Time is slipping away so fast. And before you know it, time is running out to find the perfect holiday gift for that special car nut of yours. Mind you, the gifts aren?t as traditional as Acura CL fender flares.Well, I found a helpful article to help you pick that cool and precious gift. DetNews recommends:RideMakerz -- Big fun from little cars you buildIf you've heard of the Build-A-Bear franchise, the concept of RideMakerz will be familiar. Instead of picking out a cuddly teddy or cute puppy to stuff and dress, you'll choose a style and color of a toy car or truck that you'd like to build. Visit the company's Web site, choose a model and then add accessories from a nearly endless list of goodies.Simple kits can be purchased for about $40. More extravagant motorized kits ring out for about twice that. Visit RideMakerz.com.Freedom Grill -- Adds new meaning to 'Hot Wheels'Designed for tailgaters and campers, this line of portable barbeque grills sports an ingenious design. When...
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New Power Train For New Plug In Hybrid
2007-12-04 03:01:00
FEV will serve as the integrator of the newest power train that is going to be available with the new hybrid cars of today. This new FEV power train is said to boost fuel economy to up to 100 miles per gallon.The leader of advanced technology and power trains has decided to join others in making the newest equipment that gives the hybrid plug in an even higher fuel efficiency. An agreement between FEV and Raser Technologies, Inc. (Raser Technologies) has been made to integrate Raser Technology's Symetron(TM) electric motor and power electronic drive powertrain technology into a traditional internal combustion gasoline engine. This definitely has the quality of the Acura cold air intake filter.Raser announced their partnership with the global automotive manufacturer to produce a plug-in electric demonstration vehicle using Raser's technology. The new demonstration aims to prove that this new power train really works.With the reputations of both companies being on the good side, we ...
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Acura Considers Redesigning RL
2007-11-28 02:43:00
One of the best cars to have come from Acura is the RL. But the sale of the luxury division's flagship has not been really that good. After all, there have been some consumers who have been complaining about the RL being left behind by the competition. Its styling has been described as outdated and its V6 engine is subpar already. The latest redesign of the RL was back in 2004 and it might be due for another one next year. If Acura decides to redesign the RL what can we expect? I think that the RL may be given a new engine. With most of its competitors boasting of high powered V8 engines, Honda may be thinking hard about giving the RL a bigger engine. But since auto buyers are thinking green nowadays, the new engine should be more fuel efficient. Honda has been known for its fuel efficient and reliable vehicles. Reliability is a given as Honda has made a living capitalizing on that attribute of their vehicles as well a Acura vehicles. Honda's sale has risen in the pas...
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Best Cars For Amateur Drivers
2007-11-27 07:59:00
Now is the moment that you?ve been waiting for?Finally, you?re allowed to have your own car. But the question is: what car should you take home?If you are a parent of an amateur driver, sure you have fretted over that fact at one point in time. That leads us back to the query: what car should my teen drive?When amateur driving is the primary issue, aesthetic and performance of the car are of lesser importance than safety. Anywhere we go there is danger. There is a threat to life. This is why we have to have safety equipment to preclude ?preventable? risk.If you are attracted to Acura body parts, consider other features as well. Does the car feature mandatory electronic stability control and airbags?The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which performs its own crash testing and ratings, takes a hard-line stand: It does not recommend any small cars or SUVs for younger drivers. Russ Rader, spokesman for the IIHS, said the institute favors midsize or full-size sedans, the la...
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Nissan Murano Steals Show
2007-11-23 02:45:00
The Los Angeles Auto Show hosted some of the coolest cars around and one of the vehicles which stole the show is the Nissan Murano . This crossover from the Japanese automaker has taken the industry by storm when it was launched. The guys at Cars.com gave the thumbs up to the Murano which has been built as durable as Dodge running boards. David Thomas has this to say about the Murano: "Nissan whooped up on everybody in L.A. The GT-R stunned the car-guy crowd, while the new Murano won over the practical folks looking for an SUV. The interior had Infiniti-level luxury, the power flip-down rear seats were practical, and the styling up front was crazy, but in a good way." Joe Wiesenfelder added: "Excellent job on the interior; it's rich and comfortable. (If it seems like we're fixated on interior quality, it's because you shoppers have proved to be, too.) I still don't like knob interfaces for audio/climate control/navigation systems, and when they are employed, they really...
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The Melodic Facelift Of The Sonata
2007-11-23 02:02:00
Have you seen the Korean ad of the 2009 Hyundai Sonat a? It?s pretty cool. The transformation is enormously absorbing. That?s the magic a facelift could create?I?ve seen plenty of car ads that flaunt a remarkable transformation. But Hyundai?s ad showcasing a model transforms into its successor is quite tuneful ? even if it?s just a facelift.It isn?t just the ad you know. The redesigned Sonata is more captivating at the Los Angeles Auto Show. While staring at the melodic facelift of the car I can?t help but imagine how much more fun I can have. The redesign is not limited to Hyundai Sonata radiator and other auto accessories.At the said auto show, the Hyundai Motor America has pulled the wraps off its new Sonata saying it stuck with "very subtle retouching." Called the Sonata Transform in the home market, the sedan is on sale now in Korea. Export versions, meanwhile, are due out early next year.The automaker would not confirm specifications for the U.S. version of the 2009 Sonata yet....
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Cadillac CTS Is Motor Trend?s 2008 Car of the Year
2007-11-21 02:28:00
Cars, cars and cars? we have the best vehicles in the market so far and for the next years to come, it would be as twice as exciting compared to our new models today. From all these great vehicles lined up for us, there is only one ultimate winner entitled to the throne of the ?Best Car? over-all. I have my own personal choice of course and that is the Dodge Viper packed with powerful Dodge performance chips! And speaking of best cars, Motor Trend has finally made their choice to which they will crown the 2008 Car of the Year . And the winner is?The 2008 Cadillac CTS! According to TheAutoChannel.com, Motor Trend (www.motortrend.com) announced the proclamation of the new 2008 Cadillac CTS as the 2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year?.?The Cadillac CTS marks the first time in decades an American automobile has been designed and engineered with an eye on the global marketplace. Among its many excellent qualities, perhaps the most valuable one is that it shows Detroit can build a world class ...
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Volkswagen Donates $5.75M To Stanford University
2007-11-20 01:51:00
A huge $5.75 million is to be donated by the Volkswagen of America as support to Stanford University 's creation of the Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Lab (VAIL) on campus. This is a new program that would support automotive teaching and research.The new VAIL as well as the CarLab research and teaching program housed at VAIL will be helping improve automotive-related research on campus by increasing the opportunities of the future collaborations between VW and Stanford. The collaboration will be building a global community of academic and industrial partners to have a successful future in research.Dr. Burkhard Huhnke, the executive director of Electronics Research Laboratory, Volkswagen of America, Incorporated, said, "The VAIL will be a solid foundation on which Volkswagen researchers and Stanford scientists will be able to find new ways to explore automotive technology. The work done at VAIL will help to further develop the future of mobility and autonomous driving that we start...
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Fernandez Racing Entertains Chassis Shift
2007-11-15 04:03:00
The upcoming season for the American Le Mans Series is fast approaching. And to prepare for the 2008 ALMS season, Lowe?s Fernandez Racing said that it will be shifting to the Acura ARX-01b chassis in the LMP2 class competition.Additionally, the team announced that the official entry - the #15 Lowe?s Acura ARX-01b - will once again be piloted by Adrian Fernandez and Luis Diaz, who recorded 3 podiums and 6 top-five results this season.The Acura ARX-01b chassis, which was made in cooperation with Wirth Research in England, is the latest version of the ARX-01a which was produced by Honda Performance Development (HPD). The chassis was campaigned by Andretti Green Racing and Highcroft Racing this season with the 2 teams combining for 1 win and 7 podiums as well as an additional 3 top-five finishes in 12 events. All 3 Acura teams used the 3.4-liter LM V8 engine and Michelin tires. The V8 engine was designed and developed at HPD.?What Acura has accomplished in their first season of ALMS is ...
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Expect Green Cars At NAIAS
2007-11-13 06:30:00
It is now official that the auto industry is going green. The increasing price of gasoline and the increasing threat of global warming have caused the trend to shift. At motor shows across the globe, automakers are showcasing green vehicle technologies which environmentalists of course are accepting with open arms. At the upcoming North American International Auto Show, the trend will continue as the organizers have announced that there will be a focus on the showcase of green vehicle technologies. The Auto Channel reported that the event will be opening in less than 70 days. Joe Serra, NAIAS 2008 co-chairman has this to say: "Although it's too early for the show to reveal all the plans for NAIAS 2008, we can confirm that we are expecting a great year for vehicle unveilings. Already the trends are showing that there will be a great emphasis this year on fuel-efficient vehicles, as well alternative technologies in powertrain. We also are expecting greater trends toward li...
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The 2009 Pontiac Vibe Has Arrived!
2007-11-09 03:22:00
We are in great anticipation and too excited for the arrival of the 2009 models especially when we hear the brand Pontiac ! Our efforts have finally paid off when the most awaited moment for all car geeks is here at last. Bring in the 2009 Pontiac Vibe !?With the 2009 Vibe, we knew we wanted to take everything we liked about the original and push it to the next level - more power, more style, and more versatility. It has the interior room and cargo capability expected of a larger SUV, but with the precise handling characteristics you would expect from any Pontiac,? says Craig Bierley, the Pontiac marketing director.The ?09 Vibe brings out the kind of receptive performance required to securely steer those unforeseen daily driving circumstances with a package of more off-the-line power than the current model. The 2009 Vibe carries a 132-horsepower (98 kW) 1.8L DOHC four-cylinder which is a standard on base models. It revs up with over 128 lb.-ft. (174 Nm) of torque. It is even more powe...

Ford Says Personalize Your Ride
2007-11-08 01:21:00
The Ford Motor Company is finally making your dreams come true as they revealed that they are going to give every buyer a chance to customize their rides. Well that is if you visited the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.Ford is rolling out car parts from Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships and makes them available as an option. Car parts displayed include Genuine Ford Accessories and Ford Licensed Accessories which allows buyers to choose which car parts to purchased.Kim Irwin, the Ford Customer Service Division manager of Vehicle Personalization and Accessories, said, "There's no better place to customize a vehicle than at the dealership at the time of purchase. It's convenient for customers, great for dealerships, and now it will be easier than ever before."Other parts available on the new programs are SYNC, interior lighting kits, HD radio and DVD headrests. These are only some of what's included in the lot and you can check out more information...
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Acura Perks Up 2008 RDX
2007-10-31 12:49:00
Auto gadgeteers I got good news for you. Our fave small sport utility wagon has entertained gadget perk up for the 2008 model year. Yes, Acura OEM parts will now be mated to the most refined auto gadgets!The gadget department of the new Acura vehicle has more to lure shoppers. Its redesign paved the way for sophisticated features, safety, ergonomics, and a smooth-running turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The automaker?s first production turbo motor builds noticeable advancement.But there?s more you know?Specifications Performance & Efficiency Hide- Turbo compressor- 2,300 cc 2.3 liters in-line 4 front engine with 86.0 mm bore, 99.0 mm stroke, 8.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder engine code- Premium unleaded fuel 91- Multi-point injection fuel system- 18.0 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 15.0- Power: 179 kW , 240 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 260 ft lb , 353 Nm @ 4,500 rpmHandling, Ride & Braking Hide- Four-whe...
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Honda Odysseys Converted for Wheelchair Accessibility
2007-10-26 02:26:00
Disabled veterans are in so much gratitude as Vantage Mobility International (VMI) donated wheel-chair accessible Honda Odysseys to the New York City Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and the Office of Veterans Affairs! There were two converted Odysseys delivered by American Honda Motor Inc. which was supplied and adapted by VMI. The Northstar conversion will offer a power in-floor ramp for open entrance and better interior movement for all kinds of wheelchairs. Anyone with any type of disability will bounce like Chevrolet shocks if all vehicles offered to them are like these converted Odysseys!"To have use of a vehicle of this caliber and convenience will impact tremendously the work we do to provide assistance for people with disabilities in New York City," says Matthew Sapolin, Commissioner of MOPD.According to TheAutoChannel.com, Mayor Bloomberg recognized the special gift by meeting up with CEO of VMI, Doug Eaton and representatives of other contributing groups at Gr...
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2008 Odyssey: Flaunts New Level Of Sophistication
2007-10-23 08:39:00
Honda's Odyssey 7-passenger minivan is back for 2008 with full redesign since its debut in 1995. The Japanese automaker has significantly reworked its esteemed stunner for 2008 starting with the engine?While you'll still find a 3.5-liter i-VTEC six-cylinder powerplant under the hoods of the LX and EX models' hoods, the automaker has revised the same unit for the EX-L and Touring models to include Variable Cylinder Management (VCM). The new technology has been updated for 2008 to deactivate either 2 or 3 of the engine's cylinders while the Odyssey is decelerating or cruising, resulting in better fuel efficiency.The new motor produces 241hp and 242 lb-ft of torque and is able to achieve a city/highway fuel efficiency rating of 17/25 mpg. The VCM-equipped motor also features Active Noise Cancellation and an Active Control Engine Mount to trim down noise and vibration associated with the deactivation of cylinder.The Japanese automaker also freshened the minivan?s styling. The 2008 O...
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What To Do In Winter
2007-10-18 07:40:00
It?s that time of the year again when we start to hear Christmas carols blaring out from huge speakers on malls. And with that realization come the thought about the holiday season and the coming winter. That in turn will remind you that you will soon be driving over slippery roads and will be sometimes blinded by snowstorms. Motorists who have seen the wrath of winter knows just how hard it is to just start your engine on those cold mornings. What are you driving? A diesel? Good for you because that naturally comes with a heater, the duty of which is to make starting easier. And if you own a high-end car like a BMW or something in the vein, you are even luckier, and probably wealthier. Yes you are very lucky because you can start your car from the comfort of your living room. But of you own a Saturn Vue or something with its reliable Saturn Vue parts, you need not despair as there are things that you can do to make driving this coming winter not too troublesome. If you a...
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2008 Sports/Utility Vehicle Of The Year Goes To?
2007-10-18 03:26:00
Motor Trend has poured down a number of awards this week. One of the highlighted recognitions was Motor Trend?s 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year ! And guess what car grabbed the major award? It?s Mazda?s CX-9! Motor Trend announced the winner yesterday and it was published at TheAutoChannel.com.Out of the pack of 11 nominees for the said award, the ultimate CX-9 has dominated the competition. The award is one of the premier excellent fields Motor Trend has seen since it began assessing sport/utilities. The sport/utility or crossover class provides a vehicle that practically any driver could ever want today - a kind once kept for little off-road specialists from nearly all any auto manufacturers.Angus MacKenzie, the editor in chief of Motor Trend, guaranteed that this year?s grounds, while minor than 2006, consists of major new entries, including the best Buick in decades - ?not just the best Buick SUV, but the best Buick, period? - and a Hyundai that may have car buyers think twice abo...
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Ford SYNC With The Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award
2007-10-16 02:22:00
The popularity of the Ford SYNC is rapidly increasing especially today when they grabbed another title for being such a genius! Yes, the Ford SYNC is the masterpiece of a genius.Yesterday, I bumped into a headline - news as cool as the Dodge bumper - that recognizes the greatness of Ford. The Ford SYNC has become a phenomenal success since the day it was first introduced by the Ford Motor Company. Ford has carried out the best car technologies in the industry, and the Ford SYNC is the most innovative so far. Just this week, Popular Mechanics , the world-renowned magazine gave honor to the Ford SYNC by awarding the company with the Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award ! This is the third straight year for the most popular magazine to hand down recognition and awards to individuals, group etc.According to the headline, Ford SYNC was recognized with the Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award at the Hearst Tower in New York City last Wednesday. Now on its third year, the Popular Mechanics A...
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Commuting: A Daily Dose Of Nightmarish Trip
2007-10-11 04:56:00
Nightmarish trip. I have a daily dose of that thing. It?s the reason why I have to wake up so early yet arrive home late. It?s also the reason why I have to limit my escapades. Just imagine the spoil.True, commuting is a nightmare. The hours I spent on the roads, add in the reckless accidents I get to witness, the blood, the fight and all sorts ? whew! Who would wish to stay on the road? Anyone?If only I can get rid of it ? I won?t think long. If being lazy is a nice attribute, I would rather be a movie buff. Over a glass of carrot juice and a plateful of potato chips, I would love to watch my favorite movies.But it isn?t the case. For a resident of New York, commuting is a must. Commuting is a nightmare. Traffic jams are usual. They are as ordinary as boredom and frustration.But I wasn?t shocked to learn that other areas are almost as bad. I won?t also be astonished if you say commuting in Canada is terrible. Honda Canada knows that. So are other automakers."Highway growth in the l...
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RankingsAndReviews.com Ranks Best Cars & Trucks For You
2007-10-09 04:01:00
Good news to all new car buyers and enthusiasts! U.S.News & World Report, the publisher of the America's Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings, has launched their new web site - http://www.rankingsandreviews.com/! This is U.S.News & World Report?s latest web site that allows consumers to get the most details and information to help them in selecting and purchasing cars. Online customers are given tips on buying and decision-making through rankings and meta-reviews of major customer merchandise. Now, car shoppers will have an easy time deciding on what car to buy because everything they need to know is just a click away - it?s as easy as installing a Saturn spark plug wire!According to news on TheAutoChannel.com, RankingsAndReviews.com web site reveals its first complete consumer type which includes Best Cars and Trucks . U.S.News & World Report?s newest web site is a one of a kind free-of-charge website! The site creates ranking systems that extracts all of the autom...
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Audi R8: Guess The Future Engine
2007-10-04 13:30:00
It?s guessing time once again...What do you think is the engine that will equip the R8? Think hard.When you take a glimpse at R8?s engine bay, you can?t help but wonder ? what would the future be like? Perhaps you have the idea of the future Audi PS pump but how about the engine?An article from Cars Guide also pondered on the same query:With a car so meticulously designed and engineered for light weight; why would they expend extra poundage and materials in creating the cavity; making it larger than the 309kW/430Nm 4.2-litre V8 powerplant it carries?The obvious answer is that another engine is on the way, and we could start salivating about the possibility of it being a thumping V10; sourced from stablemate Lamborghini. However, Audi is not about to confirm that.The R8?s former head of technical development, and now head of vehicle dynamics, Dirk Isgen; who is understandably proud of the mid-engine beast can?t bring himself to deny a higher-powered version could be on the way. ?I ca...
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More Road Safety Tips
2007-10-02 05:58:00
Keeping your kids safe this coming Halloween is of course a priority for you as it should be. According to statistics, Halloween has the highest rate of child related pedestrian reported theautochannel.com. The report went on to say that according to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are four times more likely to be involved in a pedestrian related injury on Halloween than on any other night. These statistics should not be taken lightly and you should.Insurance.com offered some tips for parents to keep their kids safe during Halloween. According to insurance.com: "Children often get very excited while trick-or-treating and tend to run across yards and streets, which creates a hazard for many drivers. Help make your child more noticeable by adding reflective tape and glowing accessories (such as glow sticks) to your trick-or-treater?s costume."By using glow in the dark products on your kids' costume, you are making them visible to drivers thus the risk of them getting run over is gr...
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Toyota, Chrysler Tops Annual Automotive Public Relations Survey From Motor
2007-09-29 07:09:00
Public relations play a very important role in promoting products especially when you have a scope as big as the earth! Public relations are promotions intended to create goodwill for a person or institution?s image. Companies like car manufacturers? uses marketing public relations to send out information about the products they make or the services they offer to potential customers in order to carry out their direct sales efforts. They usually support sales in the short to long term, setting up and polish the company's branding for a strong, continuing market. It?s how you make a good reputation on your merchandise like a great performance shocks to support you all the way!Now talking about public relations, America's biggest professional automotive media association, The Motor Press Guild (MPG), has declared the top companies who gave their best overall performance in media relations! The 1st ranked are; Toyota and Chrysler . According to the news at TheAutoChannel.com, the Motor...
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The Lincoln MKX Belongs to Dana Delany
2007-09-22 10:09:00
It was maybe when the producer of the soap opera Desperate Housewives on ABC asked: ?Who wants to drive the Lincoln MKX?? That was maybe when Dana Delany raised her hands and so the car belonged to her. And you read that right. Dana is joining the fabulous cast and with her is a 2008 Lincoln MKX she will be driving down Wisteria Lane. She was given a role of a soccer-momish gal who lives in the neighborhood of the rest of the desperate housewives on that fictional street.While the character Gabrielle Solis as played by the super gorgeous Eva Longoria may not experience driving an Aston Martin DB9 Volante with a Monroe shocks, Dana will enjoy driving with a 2008 Lincoln MKX. That has made the Ford Motor Company proud that another car model in their line up joins the remarkable TV series. It made the domestic car maker glad that the Lincoln MKX is from their company while other residents of Wisteria Lane drives with other cars like Nissan Titan, Nissan Maxima and a Volvo Wagon.Ford re...
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Saturn Adjusts To Woo Online Shoppers
2007-09-19 07:02:00
The Web is truly a useful invention. You can get a lot of information especially from Wikipedia or buy things from eBay. And now, more and more car buyers are shopping online. It has its advantages which includes the absence of pushy sales persons. But this revolution is affecting General Motors's marque, the makers of the Vue and the Aura, and the supplier of auto parts such as Saturn oxygen sensor.Saturn is known for its excellent customer relation. In fact, it is one of the strongest selling points of the brand. Aside from developing and producing vehicles aimed to please consumers, Saturn also takes a lot of care in dealing with potential customers. On their dealerships, cars with the window sticker stating the price are "telling the truth". That's because whatever price you see on that sticker is what you are actually going to pay for.The brand has gone to great lengths to make its showrooms more attractive to consumers. But today that more and more of them are spending more ...
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Check Engine Light: When And When Not To Worry
2007-09-14 16:39:00
When should you worry about check engine light?It may seem like a tiny amber lamp in the dashboard but it's capable of making big trouble or protection. That tiny bulb conveys a big message. And it could be unnerving. The word ?check engine? or ?service engine soon? are inscribed.Auto mechanics have a knack for deciphering that Audi or Volkswagen Phaeton part. "It's your car's way of telling you, 'You might be meeting Larry the tow-truck guy soon,"' said Bill Jaap, owner of Good Carma Volkswagen and Audi Repair in Minneapolis. "It's a warning, and it can be menacing. Even though the car still runs well, I think it's a good idea to bring it in."When that mystifying orange light shines, how are you to react? That simple light should not be disregarded for long. Associated Press has a nice article about this:What is it?The light is called MIL or malfunction indication light.Today's cars are equipped with dozens of sensors and a computer that make on-the-fly adjustments to maxim...
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Mazda Invades Poland
2007-09-13 02:31:00
Japanese automakers are enjoying much success. Toyota is on track to become the world's largest automaker next year. Honda is making waves in the industry and is about to get the younger generation of car buyers interested in the new Accord. Nissan is just making an impression with environmentalists with the Altima Hybrid and is coming up with its own hybrid powertrain. Subaru is teaming up with Toyota to make a sports car. Mazda is also doing well. So well in fact that the automaker is about to establish a national sales company in Poland .Mazda Motor Europe will be in charge of this expansion. Already, the European arm of the Japanese automaker is having talks with possible dealers in the country. It is of course obvious that Mazda will begin its invasion of Poland by having its cars marketed at key urban areas such as Krakow, Poznan, Wroclaw, Warszawa, and Katowice. The goal for the automaker is to make the new national sales company in Poland operational by May of next year.Jame...

Time Magazine Releases the 50 Worst Cars of All Time
2007-09-11 07:41:00
We are used to see list of the top gorgeous cars in the US car market. Most of the time, these lists describe the cars as the few chosen car models with distinctive features compared to other cars. Most of the top cars are compared with regards to specific parts like Camshaft Canada, or they could also be compared with regards to characteristics like dependability, quality and eco-friendliness.But we are not used to receive a list of the top cars with the worst reputation. But just recently, Time Magazine revealed the 50 Worst Cars of All Time as released by Dan Neil of L.A. Times.I found this list at the Time newspaper online . Here take a look at the list.1990-Present1995 Ford Explorer1997 GM EV11997 Plymouth Prowler1998 Fiat Multipla2000 Ford Excursion2001 Jaguar X-Type2001 Pontiac Aztek2002 BMW 7-series2003 Hummer H22004 Chevy SSR1975-19891975 Bricklin SV11975 Morgan Plus 8 Propane1975 Triumph TR71975 Trabant1976 Aston Martin Lagonda1976 Chevy Chevette1978 AMC Pacer1980 Corvette...
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