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All Praise to the 2007 Nissan Titan: The King Cab
2007-06-02 09:20:00
If there?s the king of the road, there?s the King Cab too! The 2007 Nissan Titan was crowned as the king of all cabs because it is a combination of a powerful off-road vehicle and a splendidly luxurious vehicle! Are you kidding me?! I know that?s what you?re going to say. But I?m telling you it?s for real.Okay, okay. Just check the vehicle out with these bits of data that I?ve prepared. I?m sure all Nissan parts are great and some of its styling somehow resembles the Nissan Frontier parts.Engine:VK56DE - Endurance 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine 317 hp @ 5,200 rpm385 lb-ft of torque @ 3,400 rpm Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)1 Emissions - LEV Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) Nissan Direct Ignition System Platinum-tipped spark plugs Electronic drive-by-wire throttle Alternator (130 amps) Battery (650 CCA) Heavy-duty battery (710 CCA)Oil pan skid plate (4x4 models) Fuel tank skid plate Transfer case skid plate Lower radiator ...
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Drive and Shine with 2007 Toyota Sienna
2007-06-01 09:01:00
We all have our own top lists of favorite cars and vehicles that we fancy the most. Aside from the cool cars that we dream about, what vehicle interests you? Let?s not talk about the styling and awesome auto body parts. Let?s talk about excellence and practicality - a car that lets you experience the pleasure of a quality vehicle. The ideal car that has these features and is included in my list is the 2007 Toyota Sienna !As I recall the features and information that I got last night about this car, it is pretty obvious that the car speaks about it all. The 2007 Sienna is your home away from home with all the amenities that it offers! You can?t go wrong if you drive this car! Go check on some of the features of the 2007 Toyota Sienna while I fix my Nissan strut mount and Nissan tailgate handle.Exterior features:Chrome accents on front grille, rear license plate garnish and body side moldingsColor-keyed bumpers, door handles and body side moldingsColor-keyed rear license plate garnishA...
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Travel with the Best Explorer Ever
2007-05-26 09:32:00
There is no doubt that the 2007 Ford Explorer is the greatest Explorer ever! We could not ask for more from this ride - from the exterior to the interior down to its safety features, we all praise the mighty Explorer! And the fact that it is the recipient of both the Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy 2007 and the Recommended 2007 Awards, would you still doubt the 2007 Explorer? It has efficient spark plug wires which are as reliable as Chevrolet pickup spark plug wires or Chevrolet pickup overhead racks. You can?t go wrong with the 2007 Ford Explorer! Well, let?s see if some of the specifications and features will convince you too!Some interesting features:MP3 capabilitySirius Satellite RadioDVD Entertainment SystemIntelligent Safety System? (ISS)Dual Stage front airbagsStandard AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control) offers5-star crash test rating*4.6L V8 engine6-Speed TransmissionControl Trac® 4WD SystemFold-flat 3rd row seatPowerFold? 3rd-row seat18?? Chrome Clad Alumin...
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Updated Picanto Goes to Barcelona
2007-05-26 09:31:00
The Kia Pica nto is a model not sold in the US. But just as we all crave for small city cars, Kia is bringing a new version of its Picanto in Europe. The South Korean Auto maker based the small vehicle on the ongoing Hyundai Getz. We all know that like citizens of the US, Europeans are so into tiny cars with great quality, and so the Asian car maker will be bringing this small vehicle to Spain.Kia gave the Picanto a few revamps so it will be ready for its unveiling in the Barcelona Motor Show next month in Spain. The new Picanto is given a more different look than those which are sold in Asian - Kia gave it a little dose of the Hyundai Elantra?s looks, just like the one being sold in the US car market.The rear bumper as well as the front clip grew a little as compared to the previous Picanto. It grew 1.57 inches, but the looks as well as the design are still the same. The interior also received upgrades. The interior are chiseled and was given a huge amount of hard plastic.The new lo...
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The Online Phenomenon 2008 Ford Escape
2007-05-23 09:04:00
It was a boring afternoon yesterday so I went on with my usual habit - gathering auto updates online! I love this stuff aside from getting some Hollywood buzz and everything. While checking on some quality auto parts like the Chevrolet pickup bra and the Acura RSX coil over suspension kit on some car related sites, I visited Ford ?s newsroom. I found out that their very own 2008 Ford Escape has been acknowledged as the best vehicle for online buyers. I didn?t know about it, so I opened autos.yahoo.com and edmunds.com to verify the 2008 Ford Escape phenomenon. I was shocked upon reading all online consumers? comments and compliments to this vehicle. I mean, they really love the Ford Escape and it is definitely a big hit online! Here are some of the comments of the online consumers regarding the 2008 Ford Escape:Ford Should Build Everything This Good! - ?I just recently test drove the new Escape, and I think it is much better than the model it replaces. First, the styling is much impr...
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BMW X3 to be Produced in the US?
2007-05-22 04:49:00
Right. According to Magna Inc., one of BMW's supplier, the German automaker plans to end the production of the current BMW X3 compact luxury crossover SUV in the Magna plant in Austria, instead, BMW will continue producing the vehicle in the United States. Sounds good? Well, check out the other details regarding this issue according to a Magna Inc. official press release."BMW AG has informed us of its intention to commence in-house assembly of the next generation BMW X3 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, following end of production of the current generation BMW X3 at our Graz, Austria facility. While end of production for the program is at the discretion of BMW, Magna Steyr currently expects BMW X3 production to end in 2010. We are currently a significant supplier to BMW's Spartanburg facility.We have been the sole production source of the BMW X3 since we began producing the vehicle in 2003. BMW X3 production represented approximately 45% of total vehicles assembled at Magna Steyr in...
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Prius: the Next Toyota Brand?
2007-05-21 16:55:00
What?s this?Was checking out new traction bars for my car when I stumbled on this piece of news.According to the Automobile Magazine giant Japanese and world?s number one automaker (wow that sure feels weird to say) Toyota is currently mulling over creating another brand, named after its very successful Prius to better market its hybrid cars.The report says that after the 2011 model year, Toyota hybrids will no longer be sold under the Toyota nameplate, but instead under the Prius brand. The Prius line of cars will reportedly be significantly different from their Toyota counterparts ? unique sheet metal and hybrid powertrains.The Prius line will reportedly be available in three different models which have been internally dubbed Prius A, Prius B and Prius C, ranging from Yaris to Camry in size. The Prius A will be introduced in 2009, "B" will be introduced in 2010 and the "C" will launched in 2011.The Toyota Prius is the first mass-produced and marketed hybrid automobile/car. It went...
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Volkswagen Releases New Concept
2007-05-19 04:00:00
Poof! German automaker Volkswagen has released the initial details of its newest concept vehicle, the VW Golf GTI W12 650 Concept . Surprised about this new model? Me too. Inspired by motor sports racing, the VW Golf GTI W12 650 Concept boasts the W12 6.0-liter Biturbo engine under its hood that pumps out 650 HP (477 KW) at 6.000 rpm and delivers 750 Nm of peak torque at 4,500 rpm.Unfortuntely, Volkswagen did not release the full specs and features for this vehicle. Well at least they gave us the initial details on what we would expect for the production model. Check out the rest of them.- 6-speed automatic transmission- Performance: 0 to 62 mph in just 3.7 seconds with a maximum speed of 202 mph Width- Width: 1.88 m, 235er tire in front, 295er tire in the back- Chassis components of the Golf GTI W12-650 were adapted directly from super sports cars - GTI design cues on the headlights, doors, front hood and tail lamps- Carbon fiber roof diffuser- Alcantara leather interior- Disconne...
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Mercedes-Benz Reveals New Brabus Mercedes C-Class
2007-05-18 09:06:00
Mercedes, Mercedes, Mercedes? Oh I miss writing blogs about it. My son has an assignment about car parts such as the Mercedes K&N air filter, Superchips and Weathertech parts and I had to help him do it. And I read this news about the new Brabus .The C-Class Mercedes-Benz with Brabus will have a new program to generate new enhancements for the previous car model. The new Brabus will now have the 4L V6 that is so capable of producing 332 horsepower for the new four door vehicle.There are also other choices for the Brabus like the 175 horsepower performance kit that has been made exclusively for its C200 CDI as well as the 332 horsepower kit for the C350 with a top speed of an impressive 170 mph. The new engine is perfected by matching it with high performance brakes as well as sport suspension systems. Other car parts added were front spoiler, rear valance, side skirts, spoiler and aerodynamic body additions like auxiliary lights.The interior car parts were also replaced with mor...
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Ford Motor Company?s 2007 Annual Meeting Shareholders Voting Results
2007-05-15 09:55:00
In a big company like Ford , every one is entitled with the right to express his/her own initiatives, the right to choose independently, and the right to be heard by the people. And I think this is one reason why companies are progressive because they never stand alone.Take for example a Volvo V70 model, it won?t run a mile without the significant role played by small or major V70 parts or its Volvo fuel pumps, right? But with the best and reliable auto parts, expect that it?ll endure a thousand mile drive across the borders. This is a lot like the companies - its all about teamwork and unity. And in this sense, voting results have been officially in during the 2007 Annual Meeting Shareholders of Ford Motor Company . Check this out!The votes are finally in! The Ford Motor Company's 52nd Annual Meeting of Shareholders took place last May 10, 2007 at Hotel du Pont which is located in Wilmington, Delaware. A total of 79 delegates were present during the said event and the results of the...
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VW Touareg 2 to Compete in Desert Race
2007-05-15 02:57:00
To promote the TDI diesel engine technology in the US, Volkswagen Motorport has officially put two Touareg 2 SUV models to compete in the upcoming Tecate SCORE Baja 500 desert racing series in June 1-3."Volkswagen is looking forward to being involved in the 39th Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 500. It is a tremendously famous racing event worldwide, and running our Race Touaregs in North America is an excellent opportunity for us to show the potential of the Volkswagen TDI diesel engine technology. It will be a great experience not only from a technical standpoint, but also for our logistics, race preparation and team organization." said Kris Nissen, Director of Volkswagen Motorsport.Although the Race Touareg 2 will compete in the US, Mark Miller is the only American driver to pilot one of the two Volkswagen vehicles. Other renowned international drivers will go behind the steering wheel of the Race Touareg 2 including Ralph Pitchford (South African, co-driver of Miller in No. 81i Race To...
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GM Volt Could Be Out in 2010
2007-05-07 19:01:00
In the news: Automotive News is reporting that General Motors is currently double-timing its work on the Volt production, at the same time announcing that it hopes to have the car in production by the year 2010.Larry Burns, Vice President for GM R&D, reportedly told Automotive News that the Volt is a formal production program similar to the Malibu or Corvette, and said that production engineering for the car is currently ongoing at General Motors.Burns also reportedly further said that GM has allocated development funds, the engineering work is underway, and Delta II has been the choice of platform to use for the new E-Flex system. GM has also decided to make available two different versions of the system: one powered by a gasoline engine and the other powered by a fuel cell.At an estimated cost of more than $500 million for tooling and engineering, the Volt will reportedly be built at GM?s Lordstown Assembly in Ohio ? the same place where the Cobalt and its auto body parts are ...

New April Sales Record for Toyota Canada
2007-05-04 07:20:00
It was announced last May 1, 2007 that Toyota Canada had strong sales during the month of April ! What an excellent performance from this team. Are we getting enough dosage from the Toyota fever or what? Wow! It?s like having Toyota parts falling from the sky and straight down at my head. Anyway, it?s all about Toyota today and we can?t stop it. Toyota has emerged from the bottom and now, they are at the top of their game! Two thumbs up to you guys!Toyota Canada made a world record when they reached a sum of 60,444 units which is up by 4.9 per cent greater than the first four succeeding months of 2006. Here is the breakdown of sales for trucks and passenger cars:Toyota trucks: 5,375 and an increase of 10.3 percentToyota passenger cars: 14,559 cars, a decrease of 4.8 percent over previous year. "Significant gains in the sub-compact and hybrid segments, with Yaris and Prius, show Canadians continue to choose Toyota for fuel-efficient and low emission options," said Tony Wearing, the Ma...
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New Clean Diesel Technology and The Expanding Diesel Product Line-up for Da
2007-04-28 09:47:00
DaimlerChrysler goes dieselized! An improvised and expanded environment-friendly lineup with advanced clean diesel technology will be the main focus of the DaimlerChrysler Canada starting with the complete range for the year 2007 models.This enhanced technology will provide diesel-propelled models with a cool range of equipment for its selection of cars for the very first time. These cars are the 2007 Dodge, 2007 Jeep® Grand Cherokee CRD; and the Ram 3500 and 2500 pickup trucks that carry a 6.7-litre engine. And also for the first time, the dependable pickup models of the Dodge Ram 1500 would be having such technology although after the year 2009, their production ends.When it was evaluated, the comparison from a correspondent gasoline engine proved that it can provide a lesser carbon dioxide emissions with a reduction of twenty percent and an average increase of thirty percent of fuel-efficiency. Now that?s what you call ?double treat?! Make that a triple treat because diesel engin...
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Major Automakers Linking Up With Navigation Services
2007-04-28 03:10:00
General Motors' OnStar service is hooking up with MapQuest directions to let drivers link their desktops to receive navigation information and directions with the blacktop. Drivers will be thrilled with the new technology since it enables them to operate OnStar's in-vehicle navigation system crafted to let subscribers plan their driving route at MapQuest.com and send information about their destination directly to their vehicles. Drivers can already get the directions by calling an OnStar operator. According to OnStar and MapQuest big players said that the Web Destination Entry adds expediency to its customers. As OnStar president Chet Huber elucidated that the technology gives subscribers ?the freedom to start the journey from wherever they want?. That?s not to say that if one ever got lost, he or she will be swerving to the right route without losing ample time. GM plans to embed GPS navigation systems as standard equipment on all Buick parts and Cadillac parts beginning this ye...
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Smart Energy Solutions Pierce into Licensing Agreement
2007-04-26 08:49:00
Smart Energy Solutions (owner of the Battery Brain line of vehicle accessory products) hooked up with Autolite for a signed deal to license the rights to use the Autolite brand name for Smart Energy's automotive battery protector product. The product is easy to use which functions as a unique electronic technology for that prolonged battery life assurance. Car batteries supply electric energy to the starter motor that?s connected to a vehicle engine?s ignition parts. Autolite?s a highly recognizable brand name that's been delivering quality products to consumers for several years. This particular product is a perfect complement to the Autolite brand's current market offerings. With the Smart Energy?s battery protector, the innovative doodad monitors electrical discharge of the battery for nearly all kinds of vehicles. Should the device detect that the battery is losing ample charge to start the vehicle's engine, it automatically disconnects the battery to preserve its starting p...
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List of Top Ten Cars Under 18 Grand
2007-04-25 08:45:00
Cool cars need not to be expensive to sell. I mean hello, there are lots and lots of cool car models today that sells below $18,000 but they function better than those of luxury care brands. Kelley Blue Book recently released a line up of the Top Ten Coolest cars that sell below $18,000. I have posted the top ten list below. Go check it out.Top 10 Coolest New Cars Selling Under $18,000 released at autospies.com.2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic2007 Ford Focus SES 2-door Hatchback2007 Honda Fit2007 Hyundai Tiburon2007 Jeep Patriot2007 Mazda 32007 Nissan Versa2007 Scion tC2007 Suzuki SX42007 Volkswagen RabbitThe executive editorial director of Book's kbb.com Jack R. Nerad and executive market analyst Kelley Blue said, "Each of the vehicles on this year's list is cool in its own way, but a common thread is versatility such as folding seats, clever cubbies and innovative storage solutions. The $18,000 price point is a logical demarcation of affordability since it represents an average ...
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A Metal Exterior for Maserati GS Zagato
2007-04-21 08:27:00
The latest Mase rati GS Zagato wears a metal exterior. Yup, you heard me right guys. It was actually inspired by the Maserati A6 G Zagato which was around in 1954. This present vehicle came into being when it was redesigned by Paolo Boffi who is a world famous car designer. He made the latest updated and retuned automobile under the platform of the GS Zagato Coupe.Of course, quality car parts make up the coupe. Aside from being under the GS coupe name, the new car is also based on the Maserati's GranSport Spyder. As I said, new vehicle will sport an all-new-aluminum body panels with ?Z? logos on its fenders and it would also be showing off a trident logo on the grille. It may appear to be a hatchback at first sight, but if you look closer at the lines and curves as well as the smooth contours, the new car is not a hatchback but a gorgeous and powerful coupe.The new car is also as powerful as they way it looks. If you know, under its hood lies a V8 unit that is capable of running on ...
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Geely Concepts Abound
2007-04-20 08:54:00
Geely, the first independent Chinese automobile manufacturer, will showcase three new concept cars and the first-ever Geely-made London taxi at the Shanghai Auto Show. The Chinese automaker sets to become a more serious contender in the automotive market.Geely made its first foreign incursion into a developed market by being the first Chinese automakers present at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2005. Geely used to be a manufacturer of refrigerators, decoration materials and motorcycle parts. The company also sets out to take what it calls ?active steps? to crash in the North American and European markets.The three concept cars being introduced at Shanghai directs to that goal with the brand?s modern engines and greatly enhanced features. The concepts are: the Meirenbao, Vision II and the King Kong.Geely updates the Meirenbao (Beauty Leopard) sport coupe and gives it an odd-looking segmented grille. At first glimpse of its exterior car parts, you might wonder what happened to...
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Ethanol Gases Could Kill
2007-04-20 04:33:00
A US research was revealed several days ago regarding the presently super famous ethanol gas that is rumored to soon fill the fuel parts of the vehicles in the future. And one very interesting statement is: "Our results show that a high blend of ethanol poses an equal or greater risk to public health than gasoline, which already causes significant health damage." This is what the Stanford University?s atmospheric scientist, the lead author of the study - Mark Jacobson, has to say after they found out that the ethanol can be harmful to humans.You heard that right guys, according to the study, the new fuel can contribute more illnesses to individuals or, in more dangerous cases, it can even cause respiratory diseases. And you are the very unlucky one, you get to experience death. The study also identified that the eco-friendly fuel is even worst than gasoline itself in terms of damaging human health.According to the Environmental Science & Technology, if most of the trucks and car...
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New Vehicle Sensor Designed to Prevent Traffic Crashes
2007-04-19 03:55:00
Continental Automotive Systems just announced that it has developed an optical sensor that can aid a driver lessen the severity or completely avoid impact collisions when traveling at speeds less than 25 miles per hour. The product was showcased at the Society of Automotive Engineers trade show held at the Detroit area.The Closing Velocity Sens or was developed to help minimize traffic accidents in urban areas. The leading automotive supplier discussed the product with car manufacturers around the world and will launch the system next year with one of its European clients.Urban traffic requires road users to concentrate hard and focus on the road and when distracted can steer into impact traffic crashes which are common around the world. Continental Automotive Systems had these accidents in mind when it developed the closing velocity system. Closing Velocity sensors provide benefits for all road users, as well as car manufacturersHow the system works: The pre-crash system scans the s...
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California Team Harbors 1,900 MPG in Shell Eco-Marathon
2007-04-18 04:45:00
Eighteen teams entered the two-day Shell Eco-marathon held at the California Speedway. Cal Poly?s Super Mileage team obtained the first place title and a $10,000 check at the concluding finale of the Shell Eco-marathon Americas held only recently.Cal Poly?s team proudly stressed how significant it was for them to win the marathon. As Mechanical Engineering Major Tom Heckel, team manager for Cal Poly?s Super Mileage Team , claimed that it?s important to be involved in programs like the Shell Eco-marathon to make people aware of what they can accomplish in future transportation.?I hope teams like ours will help shape the vehicles people drive years from now and those vehicles will be more environmentally friendly.? Heckel added.A total of twenty students and college teams participated in the event. Running beneath their vehicles are 18 conventional fuel-powered entries, one hydrogen-powered entry and one-solar-powered entry all for the splendor of their powertrain parts.Cal Poly?s team...
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GM Pulls Out Ads From Don Imus Show
2007-04-13 09:02:00
Do you know what happened to the Imus Show ? To recall, it all happened last April 4 this year when the TV host Don Imus made a comment on the Rutgers women's basketball team which are composed of all black players. He said, these are "nappy-headed hos? pertaining to the team. Pretty nice tongue,l huh?And after that, some major sponsors like Procter & Gamble, American Express, Staples, Sprint Nextel including General Motors pulled out their advertisements on the morning program with a no exact come back date.And what bites more is that according to the MSNBC, they will be dropping the air simulcast of the said program because of the increasing outrage from its sponsors and televiewers as well. Imus has also received a lot of comments about what he said mostly coming from the women?s group and civil rights fighters.The pull off was made by GM because they don?t want to join the issue and be given remarks that could get out of hand. Well I guess, Imus is expecting more reactions a...
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Chevrolet ?Skull From Hell? Wins Design Competition
2007-04-04 10:03:00
Dubbed as ?Skull From Hell ?, it?s a pimped Chevrolet HHR Panel crafted cleverly by Jim McCammon, Creative Studies student from Detroit College. The reason for the gritty, nasty design? It was to take on the new HHR Panel wagon as part of the design competition. The winning vehicle?s supposed to be showcased at the upcoming 2007 New York Auto Show. The HHR panel starts production this month.The ?Skull From Hell? was spruced up by McCammon and his efforts were not in vain. It won the design contest which General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz and an executive team conducted the survey of the best design entries around. And sure enough, McCammon won.On the rolling automotive grapevine, GM will also exhibit another vehicle from the recent design contest. The second vehicle is supposedly a delivery HHR Panel that looks to be a bouquet on wheels which is named as Flower Power. The Flower Power?s exterior car parts have been revamped as a garden of flowers and swirls of colored hues.Chevrol...
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A More Powerful Honda Element in 2007
2007-04-04 09:13:00
Although being hunted by heaps of recalls these past few months, Honda never did fail to reveal to the auto industry its new 2007 Honda Element SC. Now this vehicle is said to have more power than its previous model.Perhaps it was the big news coming from Honda. The previous 156 is now added with more horsepower which now gives the vehicle a capacity of boosting the energy to a high of 166 powerful hp. Perhaps Honda realizes that more power would equate to a good thing and a good deal for the market. The new SC sport package also is added with 10 more horsepower on its powertrain parts.The four-passenger 2007 Honda Element is said to be more appealing than its previous models. The boxy looking vehicle can also be inline with the road?s Gen X and Gen Y types. Perhaps Honda needs a new vehicle that can change the preference of the people on the car market and this new vehicle is just the right one to do that.Its exterior parts are never that much of a looker but the new vehicle can g...
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Pope?s Infamous Holy Car on Auction - Again
2007-03-31 10:04:00
The renowned Pope Benedict XVI sure knows how to draw attention, in either his holy services or just by riding on his marked Pope Mobile. Yes, there really is a vehicle with all its auto body parts splendor that?s christened as the Pope Benedict XVI Mobile. Actually, it?s back on the block for charity from its record-breaking auction sales. While the car doesn?t guarantee instant indulgences, it drew international attention and broke eBay records with over 10 million visitors to its auction page last May 2005. The Pope Mobile is now going to be placed again on the auction block this time by GoldenPalace.com which was actually the winner of the famous collectible during a heated bid among aggressive Pope Mobile wannabe buyers. It was won by GoldenPalace.com for an impressive 188,938.88 euro.The car once belonged to Cardinal Josef Ratzinger now as Pope Benedict XVI. It was easily called for since it?s one of the most phenomenal events in Internet history in auction sales. The seller,...
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Nissan To Reveal NISMO At New York Auto Show
2007-03-30 08:37:00
More and more cars will be revealed at the New York Auto Show opening its door this April 4, 2007. Nissan will also reveal the NISMO 350Z after they let go of the NISMO Z sportscar.What makes it so powerful are the Nissan parts that can be found under its hood and the whole lot includes a 3.5-liter V-6 running at a six-speed manual gearbox that is capable of producing 306 horsepower. Its aerodynamic body kit is fitted with a rear spoiler, side skirts, a new front fascia, a new rear fascia with an air diffuser and all of these are capable of producing a downforce for a high-speed handling.More car parts are installed to get that on-road toughness and for a better handling like extra body welds as well as supports together with body dampers found on the cargo area and radiator. To produce a high performance driving, Nissan made sure that the vehicle would come using Brembo four-piston brakes and RAYS forged alloy wheels to hit that ride on the road.The new NISMO 350Z also gets high-in...

Mazda CX-5 CUV Wears Hakaze Shape
2007-03-27 09:07:00
Remember when Mazda revealed three among its gorgeous car concepts during the three of the fabulous auto shows starting last year? Yep, I am talking about the Mazda Nagare, Ryuga and Hakaze concepts here fellas. The Japanese auto maker promises to bring them all one by one into production cars.Mazda was first to reveal the Nagare concept during last year?s L.A. auto show. Then the Ryuga comes next which was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show early in January this year. And lastly, the Hakaze car concept came and this one was revealed at the Geneva Auto Show just recently.Now, Mazda is bringing a new car to be part of its CUV line up and this one is going to be known as the CX-5 and it is said to be wearing the Hakaze face. The new crossover vehicle is also the combination of the CX-7 and the fun to drive nature of the MX-5. Not only that, the new CX-5 is the second on the Mazda?s line up following the RX-8. The new car also has the door for an easy access to the second row seats of t...
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Toyota Technical Training Institute Opens In New Delhi, India
2007-03-27 08:47:00
Toyota is not only giving us quality and affordable cars, but they are also concerned about education. Yes, the Japanese auto maker is going to open a new institute in New Delhi , India that caters to automotive technology technical training courses for those who are willing to undergo such but do not have enough money to support such a form of higher education.The Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) opens a couple of days ago. The school will be organizing platforms of trainings that will enhance their students? special skills in manufacturing which is known as 'Monozukuri' in Japanese terms.?'This institute will not only provide a high standard of education and training in automotive technology but also provides students employment opportunities,? according to its managing director Toyota Kirloskar India Pvt. Ltd. Atsushi Toyoshima.On August, the institute will be choosing 60 students from Karnataka to fill in the first batch that would be taking up its special training. ...
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The Dutch Flying Car Ready for Take-Off
2007-03-21 08:29:00
Flying Cars? Surely, your ears may perk up with this bit of news. Various technologies are rampant and let?s face it: today, the sky?s not the limit anymore.The modern-day Dutch automaker that?s christened as the ?Flying Car? company recently announced that it has found bigwigs to invest its start-up operation and a real-flying vehicle (gasp!) may be soaring above the horizon.The PAL-V which stands for Personal Air and Land Vehicle and the brainchild of the Dutch Flying Car company is basically a three-wheeled morphing of a car, motorcycle and gyrocopter with a patented ?titling? system all rolled into one. Picture yourself in a The Jetsons cartoon, flying to work and other places surrounded by flying cars. You can bet your two cents that this vehicle might be just the stepping stone for making all those flying technologies come true. Well, come to think of it, a flying submarine is just absurd.But whatever the case, the vehicle?s performance parts are attributed to its rotor and pr...
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