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When Consumers Sell Cars Via The Internet
2007-03-20 07:05:00 The Inter net , is no doubt, one of the easiest ways that we can get what we need. We can order our groceries online and then have them delivered right to your very doorstep without you having to leave your home.And now it seems like such a trend is evolving so much so that people who would like to sell their cars do the marketing and the selling online. MSNBC did a report on this and it was stated that most consumers are rather attached to the internet as a marketplace so much so that they choose to sell their vehicles through this medium rather than do it the usual way of having a trade-in with a dealer.However, this can be attributed to the fact consumers found it quite hard to make real good deals with dealers last year. You see, those consumers who owned SUVs and wanted to sell them found dealers offering lower deals this time around and this is because SUVs seemed not to be the trend during that time. More people had then converted to hybrid vehicles and fuel efficient units.“... More About: Cars , Consumer , When
The CAFE Roundtable
2007-03-16 09:52:00 Bigwigs from different automotive brands along with the president of the United Auto Workers presented themselves upon the view of the U.S. Energy and Commerce committee. Actually, they’re just setting themselves up for the big harangue. The purpose of the hearing? Proposals flew to increase the Corporate Average Fuel Economy also known as CAFÉ.Jim Press, President of Toyota’s North American operations have observed that there seems to be a consensus growth in Washington, D.C. for the reduction of greenhouse emissions and curtailing U.S. dependence on imported oil. “If you look at the proposals from the Democratic Congress and the Bush administration, there isn’t all much of a difference.” Press stated. He will also represent the Alliance of Automotive Manufacturers at the hearing.And as for lawmakers going for the kill, Press said the industry has set out its own plan of action which the forging of relationships has a much more progressive stance. With cooperation from R... More About: Tabl , Cafe , Round
The Time For A Hybrid Has Come
2007-03-15 05:51:00 Well, at least, that’s what Edmunds.com is saying. But I guess that can be true. After all, Edmunds.com is one of the trusted sources of automotive information on the World Wide Web.The online site did give four main reasons why they have claimed such. Here are the reasons:1. This is the time when the prices and expenses on hybrid vehicles are at its lowest - pricing systems, transactions prices, and the whole lot. Edmunds.com says that this is because there is now more supply than demand.2. Incentives are now being offered on most of the popular hybrid vehicles we have in the market.3. Makers of hybrid cars may be able to reach their sales targets soon enough so much so that the tax credits would be way lower especially later in the spring.4. Gas prices are going up again.Alex Rosten is the manager for pricing and market analysis for the site’s AutoObserver.com sister site. He says, “In the past, our research showed that the True Cost to OwnSM a hybrid vehicle was exorbitant.... More About: Hybrid , Time , Come , The Time
Chery Bulletproof Sedans
2007-03-14 09:59:00 Chery Automobile, the Chinese auto manufacturer and one of the largest independent Chinese automobile manufacturers and one of the fastest growing automakers in the world, has announced recently its collaboration with a South American company to build bulletproof sedans which its assembly will be based in China.The cars will be produced in conjunction with the Eastern midrange sedan and are intended for export delivery worldwide. That’s a leaping, bold step for the Chinese automaker, brushing shoulders with its neighboring, leading Japanese automotive brands.The joint endeavor is with Bognor Automotive of Uruguay, with Chery holding 70 percent of the venture and Bognor the remaining 30 percent as sources have observed.Although Chery’s been tight-lipped about the whole scheme, the automaker did not reveal any details pertaining to its plans and stages for production numbers or targeted countries where its vehicles could be exported to.Bulletproof auto body parts will be an impres... More About: Sedan , Chery , Cher , Proof
Honda’s 18 Vacant Job Positions Receive 5,000 Applicants
2007-03-11 06:03:00 Honda builds a new production plant in Indiana which is subjected to produce seats exclusive for Honda cars. Now the plant is open and Honda is looking for 18 people to fill up 18 vacant positions.The Japanese auto maker posted the job ad on its official website which caught the fancy of an enormous 5,000 applicants online. The company was overwhelmed by this response. The job openings were for the new plant in southeastern Indiana.The company spokesman Jeffrey Smith said, "We are delighted by the enthusiastic response to our advertisement". The job opening was posted online since February 21 and according to Smith, the 18 job cuts are planned for Greensburg, about 50 miles from Indianapolis.The Honda Motor Co. stopped accepting applications for the 18 jobs. This is because the applications will have to undergo certain tough evaluations. However, the positions will be reopened as soon as the previous applications are evaluated and nobody has been given the position yet.The jobs pos... More About: Honda , Vacant , Ants , Onda , Posi
The BeON “Emotional” Hybrid
2007-03-09 08:27:00 There's nothing emotional about the BeOn but it might take your breath away. The Istituto Europeo di Design of Turin presents the emotional hybrid "beOn" at the Geneva Motor Show. The Istituto Europeo di Design of Turin is one of the leading car design training institutions in the world, unveiling its "beOn" masterwork at the grand Geneva show.The designed hybrid was created by the Master RSP in Transportation Design with participation from McLaren Automotive by the Three year post-high school Transportation car design course. The scale model uproots a state-of-the-art ecological vehicle with the environmentally friendly potentials into veracity without sacrificing driving enjoyment.The model was created out of Cecomp. According to the master coordinators’ motives, the project is set to developing a model that was not just useful but also sophisticated and contemporary in bodywork details. Providing these kinds of savvy technologies, the project aims for heightened appeal that's... More About: Hybrid , Motion , Emotion , Emotional
The 207 SW Outdoor Concept Car
2007-03-08 07:26:00 No, that 207 digit is not a typo for 2007. It’s really the name of the 207CC which has been launched for public scrutiny, another member of the 207 range, the 207 SW Outdoor Concept . I’m doubly sure that the SW radiates well-dynamic and sporty impressions with a contemporary twist to it.This concept car is aimed at those who love outdoor sports and activities which appeal to most sport enthusiasts and athletes. Its perfunctory and motorized parts have been given color options which enable the vehicle to combine that tough adventurous look and also, of course functional originality.Its purpose is attributed to its athletic and stylish dynamism. The use of the front of the 207 is combined with a new original design element of the rear. The line of the side windows flows up to the rear quarter panel where the arrow cues is similar to that found on the 407 SW and 1007.Now what about its lighting? Well, large rear lights strengthen the whole enchilada, starting from the rear wings wi... More About: Concept Car , Once , Door
The New Renault Twingo Revealed
2007-03-07 08:17:00 Renault has released 2.4 million Twin go units since the model’s launch in 1993. Now, with the new Twingo in tow, the all-new produced vehicle certainly ups Renault’s small car segment. The N ew Twingo is the first model to be revamped within the Renault’s scaffolding and had to meet both quality and profitability specifications.The New Twingo stands apart other vehicles as a further figure of Renault’s knowledge in optimum versatility by making the full use of the car’s compact dimensions sorting a length of 3.60m.The New Twingo’s interior is exceptionally modular because of the four independent sliding seats. Additional Twingo incentive is its front passenger seatback that’s slanted forward. Now, you can load as much cargo up to 2.15m in length.The vehicle’s features an Audio Connection Box. You can enable personal music collections stored on USB keys, portable MP3 players or iPods to be played in the car’s audio system and operated via the steering-wheel mounted c... More About: Renault , Wing
Do Cars Get Contaminated As Well?
2007-03-06 05:00:00 Some England investigators want to know whether bad loads of petroleum gases can cause engine problems. Britain has reported that various numerous totals of engine problems have sent fuel stations into testing their products. Fortunately, no abnormalities have been found but the problem still alarms some of the motorists.Southeast England motorists are the only drivers who were reported to experience such problems. This prompted the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (or the SMMT) to suspect the problems were cause by bad engine fuels. Perhaps the fuel parts were affected by these bad engines, which will be the reason of SMMT’s investigation.The investigatory team said that the bad fuel damages some performance parts of the vehicle thus causing the problem cars to lose power or quit altogether. Now that would be something you’d rather not experience, right? Most 2-5 cars are mostly affected. Weird, huh?New cars were not noted to experience such problems propelling on the... More About: Cars , Nate , Well , Mina
The Maserati MC 12XX by Edo
2007-03-03 08:33:00 Photos of the Mase rati MC 12XX by Edo Competition has been released much to the amusement and joy of most Maserati fans.The Maserati MC 12XX by Edo Competition offers a 6.3-liter V12 engine with 800 bhp similar to the Ferrari FXX’s hood glory. This Maserati masterpiece has been revamped and modified so here are its significant specifications and tailored overhaul (from the Maserati source of concept cars):power increase 170 bhp which contains new steel cylinder and piston, bored to 6.3 liters (same as Ferrari FXX ), new camshafts, new titan valve springs, new titan connecting rods, new oil cooling piston pipes, new exhaust manifolds, new clutch parts , new oil pump, new gaskets and dyno runningsport catalytic converter stainless with two level switch controlled sound system, new tail pipes in carbonadjustable volume of the exhaust per button pushceramic sport brake system with 396 mm brake disc front and 360 mm brake disc rear, special brake pads in front and rearnew racing wheels...
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo will Phase out By Midyear
2007-03-02 11:42:00 Funneled through the rumor mill is Monte Carl o’s retirement from the Chevrolet lineup. According to sources, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo will sway off the line sometime this summer. This short-timer will halt its production at the end of the 2007 model year. Too bad for the Monte Carlo edition since it served quite a few tastes for its Chevrolet fans.Monte Carlo has been one of General Motor Co.’s biggest successes on the NASCAR stock-car racing trail. But the two-door companion to the Chevrolet Impala sedan has not exuded with the consumer’s expectations, not to mention the buying public.The Monte Carlo edition was originally introduced in 1970. All Monte Carlos to date have been two-door coupes, closely based on a contemporary mid-sized sedan to give Chevrolet a rival to the Ford thunderbird. It was produced from 1970-1988 and again from 1995-2007. The latest inception of the front-wheel drive coupe made its debut at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show.Under its hood features a bas... More About: Will , Role , Phase
More Recalls For Chrysler Group
2007-03-01 06:53:00 On a recent report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be sending 790,000 Volkswagen vehicles back to its manufacturers as part of a recall due to faulty brake lights that the vehicles possess. And if you remember, Honda extended its warranty of 45,000 Honda Civic units after some owners heated up the website with their complaints against its malfunctioning voltage converters that could cause accidents.The Chrysler Group’s very own Dodge Ram received a recall last week on over 86,000 units. Most of the 2006 models are noted to have problems on their front-wheel bearings. And now, the cash-craving Chrysler Group will be going on another recall. The Chrysler Group is now recalling a massive 50,000 units of Chrysler cars according to the reputable online news magazine AutoWeek. The Chrysler cars that undergoes recall are the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, Compass, Patriot, Commander, Liberty and Grand Cherokee; the 2007 Dodge Nitro, Magnum, Charger and Caliber model... More About: Recall , Calls , More , Call
Gumpert Apollo Sport
2007-02-28 11:22:00 The Gumpert Apollo Spor t made its debut at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show as a racing sports car. This sport version of the Apollo made its debut last year at the same show.The Apollo Sport is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 engine (note: like the one used in the Audi R9 sports car) enhanced by twin exhaust parts and gas turbochargers claiming top speed of more than 200 mph. It is a two-seat mid-engine race car along with 650 horses which makes little allowance to be road legal on its six-speed transmission prowess.Overall, the car’s exterior looks purposeful. The front wheel arches hug the tires in a perfect circle before dissolving into the multiple vents down the sides. Noticeable race inspired design cues include the front lip air splitter and roof mounted triangular air intake.The Apollo’s sporty and luxury interior stresses on its comfort assets featuring Alcantara leather, air-conditioning, a CD player and other various cabin thingamabobs.Roland Gumpert (former chief of Audi’s Qua... More About: Port , Poll
2007 Lincoln Navigator Overview
2007-02-27 05:39:00 Now the 2007 Lincoln Navigator isn’t entirely new. The chrome-front Navy Blue Navigator is now offered in regular and long-wheelbase configuration just like the Cadillac embodies refinement and subtleness. But let’s not sack its all-chrome splattered glory, not exactly subtle but it definitely exudes modern classiness.It is heavily revised with new exterior and interior features. Powertrain parts increases mileage, changes to the Independent Rear Suspension and new third row seats.This year, the egg crate grille trademark is chromed - an optional trim panel on the newly sculpted power dome hood, plus more chrome on the lower air intake. At the side, it is embossed with a NAVIGATOR signature (can you guess it is chrome accented? I bet you can) and chrome roof rack rails. Rear views expose a larger chromed Lincoln star and chrome exhaust tip. You can opt for the 20-inch chrome wheels substituted for the 18-inch machined aluminum wheels as the larger wheel-tire package is better lo... More About: View , Over , Gator
Land Rover Freelander SUV To Undergo Recall
2007-02-27 03:28:00 If you heard about the new piece of news sent out weeks ago, it looks like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has become a bit stringent when it comes to safety and security of the outgoing vehicles today. The NHTSA, for those who do not know, is an Executive Branch of the US Government that has the mission which states “Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes.”Last week, Honda was forced to extend its warranty to over 1 million Honda cars because of the problem in transmission as detected by the NTHSA. Honda was moved to do the warranty extension after an angry Honda owner filed an appeal to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a safety recall because of a transmission that could slip out of gear, not go into gear, and abruptly downshift or refuse to shift.Now, Land Rover is included in the list of recalls. Almost 33,000 units of Free lander SUVs will be undergoing a recall because of its faulty brake light switch. T... More About: Recall , Reel , Over
Morale at Chrysler is All-time Low
2007-02-22 10:50:00 The fate of the Chrysler Company is now in the hands of the company’s German high command in Auburn Hills, which appears to be calling all the shots.Tense discussions seems to build about a would-be, budding sale of the Chrysler group as investment bankers maintained by DaimlerChrysler AG as they reportedly began launching an auction of the company’s faction.Morale in Auburn Hills has continued to decline as the realization that Zetsche's once seemingly unwavering support for the Chrysler Group seemed to be sliding downhill. The low assessment was to enrage those German shareholders who own 80 percent stockage in DaimlerChrysler. It has been remarked upon that the acquisition of the Chrysler group was a poor investment and the numbers suggest that they are right.It has been observed that separating Chrysler from Mercedes-Benz also could be much more complicated. The two companies now have a much wider sharing of engineering services. Moreover, the company has now a common purch... More About: Time , All Time Low , Oral
Saturn’s Red and Green Line
2007-02-22 03:22:00 Maybe you have played the famed game of “red light green light” when you were a kid or just reminiscing the good old days with Limp Bizkit’s own “red light green light” version with Snoop Dogg. Whatever the case, playtime is still best when done with the 2008 Saturn Vue Red Line and Green Line.What’s with the two distinguished colors you ask? It has nothing to do with the damn hues or warning street lights but it does represent the Saturn Vue’s two new models.The Vue Red Line sitting at the amusing end of the color spectrum uses a 250 horsepower version of the same 3.6-liter V-6 found in the Cadillac and various General Motors’ models. It can be identified by looking through its lowered suspension, 18-inch wheels, chrome exhaust tips and larger but lower front air opening. The interior cabin modification embraces those plush leather sports seats and unique instrument cluster. The Red Line uses a six-speed automatic transmission and has the usual front- or all-wheel d... More About: Turn
A Car Crashed on the Second Floor
2007-02-21 05:24:00 People of the northern German town of Langenhagen were shocked and surprised at the same time to see half of a car hanging at the wall. It actually appears to be something that has come out of an action movie - a car that crashed into quite a sturdy wall. But it was the second floor of the garage.A 49-year-old woman was the owner of the car. According to the news, the woman had mixed up the gas and brake pedals that made her car almost ran through the second floor garage wall. The culprit was the automatic gearbox, the woman added. But fortunately, the old woman was unharmed. However, she did also have the guts to admit about the incident and it did give her quite a big shock in her life.It happened last January 23 2007, in Langenhagen. The people were also shocked to see a car mounted on the wall. Some passersby took pictures of the rear bumper. The car was in the good condition the taillights and other car parts are still intact. But the car received a few scratches on its exterio... More About: Second , Crash , Econ , Floor , Crashed
Make way for the Mini
2007-02-20 03:20:00 Hang onto your hats as the self-proclaimed “Tiny” goes its way. It’s the 2007 Mini Cooper S! You can’t deny that the Mini has been a global sales phenomenon. BMW sold more than 150, 000 units from 2002-2006, a number that exceeded sales estimates twice over.When the car was first introduced, BMW executives “were pilloried for contorting the core Mini value of space efficiency into haute couture” as sources regarded it.Its interior design: the centre speedo is positioned as ever in the middle of the instrument panel; the speedometer not only contains speed display but also the fuel parts such as its level indicator and control lamps. The entertainment functions with radio unit and display. When the navigation is selected, the design of the speedometer changes to a disc indicator. The style of the Mini has unique paintwork finishes; it also offers a variety of elegant and sporty fascia designs.The exterior design contends with several upcoming car renovations as it feature... More About: Make
The Gladiator Concept
2007-02-17 02:36:00 Gladiator is not just another movie starring some high-profile celeb. It’s also the name given to Jeep pickups in the 1960s. The 2008 Gladiator weds a wrangler front with a very small extended cab and a seven-foot cargo box.The auto body parts incorporate an open air cloth top and an expandable truck bed. There is also a rear seat cushion that can be stowed away underneath the rear bench, so that there is extra luggage room. The rear seats are suited to canines, so this wouldn’t be a problem if you have pets that are full of zip. The G ladiator also offers: cab rear window powers down, the rear-seat squab tucking down to the floor and rear bulkhead that slides forward. The Gladiator uses a stretched Dodge Dakota chassis, an extended cab with two rear jump seats, and a five-foot, eight-inch cargo box.The details: 138-inch wheelbase for the side-mounted spare, 205 inches long, 76.6 inches wide and 74.8 inches high. Under the hood fits a new 2.8-liter turbodiesel, five-speed manual ... More About: Once , Concept , Adia , Glad
The 2008 Infiniti G35
2007-02-15 10:32:00 Let’s take a first glance at the 2008 Infiniti G35 Coupe. From the look of the sedan, we don’t expect a major change in the appearance of the car, but a honing of the previous look accompanied by significant changes to what you don’t see, but feel.The Infiniti's Coupe Concept foreshadows the next-generation G35 coupe and sedan with its proven mechanicals. It has a stiffer structure and improved steering, brakes and paddle shifters. The 306-hp 3.5-liter V-6 didn’t turn anyone off, either.The Coupe's exterior design features covers a full-length glass panel roof, modulated front fenders and hood, deep front spoiler and large projector headlights, polished bare metal-look paint, compact camera outside rearview mirrors, hidden door handles and large 20-inch, Stillen air intake and 9-spoke painted aluminum-alloy wheels.Combining a performance-inspired cockpit with a luxurious passengers’ space featuring a "double wave" instrument panel design, with large, violet-color gauge i... More About: Infiniti G
The 2007 GMC Acadia
2007-02-15 04:37:00 For those not in the know – the 2007 GMC Acadia is a crossover SUV. That’s right. GMC (General Motors Co.) is known for its "professional grade" trucks and truck-based SUVs and the vehicle may go on sale in Canada this 2007 as a 2008 model.Acadia is a breath of fresh air. It’s something wholly different where it has a car-like unibody construction and is based on a new platform that's not from a truck. Inside, the Acadia features more contemporary trim. Its styling and five-door, tallish wagon shape are appealing, and while the Acadia is larger than many other crossovers, it's still-sized so it doesn't feel too big. Standard safety features include six air bags, including curtain air bags and front seat-mounted side air bags, as well as traction control, stability control and antilock brakes.Under the hood: a 275-horsepower, 3.6-liter V6 with variable valve timing. It's mated to a new, six-speed and automatic transmission in the low gears. Maximum torque rating is 251 foot... More About: Adia
Chrysler Sebring And Dodge Avenger to Hold New BorgWarner AWD System
2007-02-13 08:03:00 Are you on the lookout for a vehicle that would be coming with the best value performance as well as that kind of vehicle which also be bearing fuel economy and great stability without having to add AEM parts?Well, if you are, then you might want to try out the new 2007 Chrysler Sebring as well as the 2008 Dodge Avenger. You see, these two vehicles would be coming with the BorgWar ner Interactive Torque Management system which is also known as the ITM 3e. Indeed, it can be said that this technology is quite sophisticated and it is also quite new in the market. And as part of BorgWarner 's line of devices that allow management of active torque, this new ITM 3e is surely not going to disappoint.Cindy Niekamp, the president and general manager of BorgWarner TorqTransfer System s, declares, "We are proud to launch another front-wheel, all-wheel drive application with DaimlerChrysler, using BorgWarner's new ITM 3e(TM) system. Building on our successful launch on the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica...
Aston Martin May Reach $1 Billion Before February Ends
2007-02-09 23:34:03 Everyone in the car industry has gone nuts after hearing the news about the French luxury brand Louis Vuitton successfully beating all other bidders and buying the Ford luxury brand Aston Mart in . Vuitton was somehow interested with the luxury model in the auction but sources say that it gave up when the bid went over 400 million. The rumors that say LVHM bought the Aston Martin was not even true to begin with.However, after Vuitton?s refusal to buy the lux brand, bidders made second-round offers for the British marque. This car brand which is also known to be the creator of fictional James Bond?s most favorite car went into another auction by the bank UBS last week as reported by Rueters.Bidders include US billionaire and investor Nelson Peltz who is said to be the on the list of the top bidders trying to battle their way up so as to buy the British car brand Aston Martin from Ford Motor Company. This is a published report said Tuesday. Peltz is competing with British private equit... More About: Lion , Reach , Ends
The Titan Cold Air Intake System
2007-02-08 11:33:02 No wonder Nissan named its pick-up truck the Titan . Not just from a Greek-god title, it was geared for a power-filled performance amongst the leading pick-ups in the market today.Strapping the power of the Nissan takes on by containing a performance Titan cold air intake that will allow the engine to breath easier, boosting throttle response and improving fuel consumption. A cold air intake can easily squeeze an additional 5-10 horsepower from your engine, giving you that extra muscle to accomplish a heavy task with your Nissan titan.Understand that, your engine needs air to atomize the liquid fuel so it burns much faster in the combustion chamber. A performance air intake system replaces the piping with a wider intake tube that has fewer bends to increase the volume of oxygen supply but a cold air intake system makes the air is much cooler obviously.With a Titan cold air intake system, you fill your Nissan?s engine with cooler air and fuel burns more efficiently. This air intake gu... More About: System , Cold , Take , Stem
Hot new Suzuki
2007-02-07 11:33:02 There?s a sizzling Suzuki innovation under our auto-bred noses and it?s the all-new Suzuki XL7. As the granddaddy of all Suzukis, the XL7 is the most powerful, the distinction of being the most affordable seven-passenger SUV on the market. Its sleek and graceful design is much defined for excellent mileage, improved ground clearance, swift maneuvering and easy parking.New sophisticated Suzuki parts are mated to a five speed automatic transmission - the only power train, but it comes with an impressive 252 horsepower, 243 pound-feet of torque and features a 3.6-liter V-6. But even if the XL7 is a thinly disguised minivan it makes a good effort to haul its occupants in safety. Front airbags and side curtain airbags are standard. There?s a roomy XL interior, standard air conditioning with automatic climate controls and available rear seat DVD system which allotted more head and leg room in the interior of the cabin where comfort is convened.On the outside the XL7 has grown immensely. I...
Volkswagen & Fashion Designers To Work On VW Eos
2007-02-03 23:30:04 Volkswagen plus designers Lutz & Patmos, Hable Construction, and Sigerson Morrison.They would all be teaming up so as to bring about a new kind of life and glamour to the Volkswagen Eos convertible. According to the company, what they would be creating would be actually a line of accessories inspired by the vehicle.No, not Eibach Pro kits or diesel programmers or a couple of new wheels and rims. I heard that the group would be creating accessories for the owners of the VW Eos. And that list of accessories includes silk scarves, cashmere wraps, cashmere blankets, driving shoes, and driving gloves.Says Amy Gushman, marketing manager of the Eos, "The Volkswagen Eos customer appreciates simple design and classic, tasteful lines. With the introduction of the Eos accessories line for the sophisticated female, Eos owners can extend their appreciation for luxurious craftsmanship from their automobiles to their own wardrobe."As per the side of Tina Lutz of the famous Lutz & Palmos, she c... More About: Design , Fashion , Volkswagen , Fashion Designers , Work
Shakira & SEAT To Launch the Len Pies Descalzos in Berlin
2007-02-02 23:29:07 Teaming up for a cause - Shakira and SEAT launches the Len Pies Descalzos to raise funds for the singer?s charity - the Fundacin Pies Descalzos (Bare Feet Foundation). The purpose for teaming up is to actually raise money for the Colombian children in need. The Columbian singer is currently on her Oral Fixation tour and one of her primary sponsors is SEAT. The automaker worked with Shakira to produce a one-off edition of the Leon Cupra hatchback called the Leon Pies Descalzos.On her tour, several selected European markets are inspiring fans and supporters. These people are also inviting fans and supporters of the singer to open up their wallets and donate to her charity through SMS messaging or thru selected websites using credit cards.Inside the new Len Pies Descalzos are a purple finish and interior trim, two tone seating, and the Pies Descalzos badging. On the exterior, one would be awed by the black chrome wheels that the vehicle uses. Shakira presented the new car with a che... More About: Seat , Berlin , Launch
New Smart Fortwo: Specs and Features
2007-02-02 23:29:07 Small vehicle with a bunch of high standard equipments, the best way to describe the all-new Smart Fort wo minicar. The Smart ForTwo will roll out in dealer showrooms in April 2007 equipped with a revamped and uprated range of petrol engines. The vehicle will be powered by a 1.0-liter three cylinder engine that can generate 45 kW, 52 kW or 62 kW (61 hp, 71 hp or 84 hp).Another engine type for the Smart Fortwo CDI delivers a power output of 33 kW or 45 hp. All engine types are coupled with a new automated manual five-speed transmission, to complete the powertrain package.Meanwhile, check out these technical highlights and other features of the all-new Smart Fortwo. Exterior, Interior and Comfort * H7 projection headlamps * Third brake light * White side indicators * Passenger seat can be fully folded forwards (single hand operation) * Storage compartment on passenger side, next to steering wheel and in the doors * Coin holder (smart fortwo coup) * Mirror in driver's sun vi... More About: Features , Feature , Mart
Top Auto Concepts For 2007
More articles from this author:2007-02-02 23:29:07 One of the things I like most about going to car shows is actually being able to take a look and gape at concept vehicles. The thing here is that concept vehicles only come once in a lifetime and it is not that often when these vehicles become production vehicles. So it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be in awe of these automobiles that were simply created by just putting together auto body parts, emission parts, and all other vehicle components. I came upon a collection of 2007 automobile concepts given out by Yahoo!. And yes, I do believe that these might be the top auto concepts one can find for the year 2007. But then again, the year has just started and who knows what other concept vehicles auto manufacturers might be able to cook up in the months to come. Here is the list of Yahoo!?s top concept vehicles: Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept ? this one shows off a futuristic kind of design that is unique in its own way. Sure enough, this one also deviates fr... More About: Concepts , Auto , Once 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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