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Friday, July 16, 2010
Second Hand Vans - The Pros and Cons
When you are buying a used van you should consider both the positive and negative side of it. It is not enough to think only about the advantage or disadvantage when you are going to buy a used van. Here are some important issues to think over the matter before you decide.Do you know?A brand new car looses its new tag whenever a buyer makes the payment of it and even drives it for the first time.
Van Rentals - How to Find One
Van rentals are useful when we are shifting houses and we want a vehicle to shift our household items as well. There are trucks available for such shifting purposes too but these trucks have a bit too much space which actually end up in you paying for something which you have not utilized at all. Van rentals are the best options if you have very little furniture or other household items.The
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Porsche Panamera Handling
The Panamera comes with the Porsche Traction Management (PTM), which is Porsche's name for its fully-controlled, four-wheel drive system. PTM is standard on both the Panamera 4S and the Panamera Turbo. Optional Sports Chrono Packages include a Sport Plus button, which has tighter damping and air springs, and lowers the car body by 25 mm (1.0 in).Porsche PanameraPorsche PanameraPorsche
Porsche Boxster first-generation
The c Boxster (the 986) was introduced in late 1996 as a 1997 model; it was powered by a 2.5 litre flat six-cylinder engine. In 2000, the new Boxster S variant was introduced with a larger 3.2 litre motor, and the base model received a more powerful 2.7 litre engine. In 2003, styling and engine output was upgraded on both variants.Porsche BoxsterPorsche BoxsterPorsche BoxsterPorsche
Maserati GranTurismo transmission
ZF transmission includes Auto Normal Mode, Auto Sport Mode, Auto ICE Mode, Manual Mode. Auto Normal mode shifts gears automatically at low rpm to achieve the most comfortable ride and at higher rpm when driving style becomes more sporty. Auto Sport Mode changes gears 40% faster than in Normal Mode, downshifts when lifting off as a corner approaches; then it activates the stability control,
2010 Toyota Avalon Safety
The IIHS carried the same ratings over from the third generation to the fourth generation, except that 2011 models were rated "good" in the roof strength test, thus earning it the "Top Safety Pick" award for 2011. 2011 and later models also come standard with a brake-override system.NHTSA crash test ratings have not yet been released for 2011 models.2010 Toyota Avalon2010 Toyota Avalon2010 Toyota
Toyota Sienna Awards
2004: * Car and Driver's Five Best Trucks Van Award * Edmunds Editor's Most Wanted Van and Edmund Consumer's Most Wanted Van * Rated "Double Best Pick" by IIHS PDF2010: * Best Resale Value AwardToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota SiennaToyota
Monday, July 12, 2010
2011 Ferrari 599 information
The car is a road-going version of the 599XX and Ferrari say the 599 GTO is their fastest road car ever, able to lap the Fiorano test circuit in 1 minute 24 seconds, one second faster than the Ferrari Enzo. Its engine produces 670 PS (493 kW; 661 bhp) at 8250 rpm, with 620 N·m (460 lb·ft) of torque at 6500 rpm.2011 Ferrari 5992011 Ferrari 5992011 Ferrari 5992011 Ferrari 5992011 Ferrari 5992011
2010 Aston Martin Rapide information
The Rapide is built at a dedicated plant at the Magna Steyr facility in Graz, Austria. Production began in 2010 and the factory plans to build 2,000 per year.[4] The production version features a full-length glass roof and LED light bars on the rear end, two firsts for Aston Martin.2010 Aston Martin Rapide2010 Aston Martin Rapide2010 Aston Martin Rapide2010 Aston Martin Rapide2010 Aston Martin
2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Performance
It is fitted with specially developed 20 inch tyres: 245/35 at the front and 285/35 at the rear, fitted on perforated rims in fluid moulded aluminium.The 8C brakes have been called "phenomenal" by Road & Track magazine, with a stopping distance of 32 metres (105.0 ft), when travelling at an initial speed of 97 kilometres per hour (60 mph).The official top speed is announced to be 292 kilometres
Alfa Romeo MiTo 2010 updates
TCT Dual Dry Clutch TransmissionA new transmission for MiTo was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the six speed TCT is made by Fiat Powertrain Technologies in Verrone. The gearbox uses BorgWarner DualTronic control system and can handle torque up to 350 N·m (260 lb·ft).Blue&Me–TomTomIn Geneva was also unveiled Blue&Me–TomTom, this new system integrates TomTom navigation to the Blue&Me
Sunday, July 11, 2010
2010 Ford Taurus Award
The 2010 Taurus SHO was named Car of the Year by Esquire magazine.[2010 Ford Taurus2010 Ford Taurus2010 Ford Taurus2010 Ford Taurus2010 Ford Taurus2010 Ford Taurus2010 Ford Taurus2010 Ford Taurus2010 Ford Taurus2010 Ford Taurus2010 Ford Taurus2010 Ford Taurus2010 Ford TaurusAll Review videos and more of:• Infiniti• Mitsubishi• Aston Martin• Isuzu• Nissan• Audi• Jaguar • Pontiac• Bentley• Jeep•
Toyota Prius Name
"Prius" is not a verb but a Latin comparative adjective or adverb, the neuter nominative singular form of the adjective whose corresponding masculine and feminine nominative singular forms are prior (see also Latin declension - Irregular adverbs and their comparative and superlative forms) with meanings "ahead, in front, leading; previous, earlier, preceding, prior; former; basic."A Toyota
Dodge Challenger Export markets
Dodge Challengers were mainly produced for the U.S. and Canadian markets. Interestingly, Chrysler officially sold Challengers to Switzerland through AMAG Automobil- und Motoren AG in Schinznach-Bad, near Zurich.Only a few cars were shipped overseas each year to AMAG. They did the final assembly of the Challengers and converted them to Swiss specs. There are few AMAG cars still in existence. From
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Maserati Quattroporte Automatica
Because of reliability problems and rough shifting with the Ferrari based semi-automatic transmission, a full automatic transmission with 6 speeds (by ZF) was presented at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2007 with the first cars delivered right after the launch, marketed as the Maserati Quattroporte Automatica.Maserati QuattroporteMaserati QuattroporteMaserati QuattroporteMaserati
Volkswagen Jetta Testing and review
Critics usually found the fourth generation acceptable. The car was praised for its adequate handling as well as a moderately comfortable ride.Other reviewers noted the car to be an ugly and somewhat expensive choice in the compact car segment, some simply referred to it as a golf with a boot on the back added as a last minute addition. Some complaints were made that the back seats lacked
Lotus Exige Racing
Joe Foster currently races an Exige for Hypersport in the Speed World Challenge GT class.Lotus ExigeLotus ExigeLotus ExigeLotus ExigeLotus ExigeLotus ExigeLotus ExigeLotus ExigeLotus ExigeLotus ExigeAll Review videos and more of:• Infiniti• Mitsubishi• Aston Martin• Isuzu• Nissan• Audi• Jaguar • Pontiac• Bentley• Jeep• Porsche• BMW• Kia• Rolls Royce• Buick• Lamborghini• Saab• Cadillac• Land Rover
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Ford Shelby GT500 Controversies
Unique Performance:In 2002, Carroll Shelby sold a license to a company called Unique Performance in Farmers Branch, Texas, to produce the GT500E, a Shelby based on the "Eleanor" 1967 GT500 featured prominently in the 2000 movie Gone in 60 Seconds, starring Nicolas Cage. Other new Shelbys followed, including the GT350SR and GT500SR. Each of these new Shelbys is given a Shelby VIN and all are
2011 Ford Mustang Racing
As reported by Jayski.com, the Ford Mustang will be Ford's Car of Tomorrow for the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2010, opening a new chapter in both Mustang's history and Ford's history. NASCAR insiders expect to see Mustang racing in NASCAR Sprint Cup by 2014 (the model's 50th anniversary).2011 Ford Mustang2011 Ford Mustang2011 Ford Mustang2011 Ford Mustang2011 Ford Mustang2011 Ford Mustang2011
Hyundai i10 information
The Hyundai i10 is a city car (hatchback) produced by the Hyundai Motor Company, launched on 31 October 2007, manufactured only in India, at Hyundai's Chennai Plant — and sold globally (not for South Korea). Replacing the Atos/Atos Prime/Amica/Santro (except in India, where the lower-priced Santro Xing is still being sold below it), it is marketed below the Getz and i20 (which replaces the Getz
Monday, July 5, 2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze North America
Mexico became the first North American country to receive the car, going on sale as a 2010 model in late 2009. Imported from South Korea, the Cruze in Mexico replaces both the Astra (last sold in 2008) and Optra as the compact offering there. The U.S. version of the Chevrolet Cruze is scheduled to enter production in the third quarter of 2010 as a 2011 model, replacing the Chevrolet Cobalt.It
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Personalisation
In addition to the specific packages above, all variants of the Vantage series are offered with a wide range of personalisation options, particularly in the interior where several different shades of leather – and even stitching – may be chosen to complement or contrast each other and the body (and, in the case of the convertible, the roof).Aston Martin V8 VantageAston Martin V8 VantageAston
2010 Aston Martin DBS Specs
The new DBS is based on the DB9, more specifically the DBR9 race car. Built on the VH Platform the car shares its roof, sidescreens and wheelbase with the DB9, but sits lower (by 25 mm) and wider (by 40 mm) than the DB9. Visually, the front end is dominated by air scoops and cooling ducts which help cool the six-litre V12 engine which has reportedly been uprated to produce 510 bhp (380 kW; 517 PS
Aston Martin DB9 Information
The Aston Martin DB9 is a GT sports coupé launched by Aston Martin in 2004.The DB9 is the first model to be built at Aston Martin's Gaydon facility in Warwickshire, England. The moniker "DB" stems from the initials of David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin for a significant part of its history. The DB9, which was designed by Ian Callum and finished by his successor, Henrik Fisker, superseded the
Sunday, July 4, 2010
2011 Audi R8 Tv SHOW
The television show Top Gear compared the Nissan GT-R to the R8, and remarked that the R8 was "simultaneously less impressive and yet somehow more involving". On the R8 they wrote that "it rewards driver input", calling it "fantastic in a way that will appeal more to true car enthusiasts", but also remarked that it was "much slower", and the GT-R was cheaper.On their test track, the car performed
2011 Honda Accord Production
The 4-cylinder and V-6 Accords were produced in Honda's Marysville, Ohio plant. Beginning in mid-2009, majority of the V-6 Accord sedans production were moved to Honda auto plant in Lincoln, Alabama. Honda's Anna, Ohio Engine Plant produced the 4-cylinder engines.2011 Honda Accord2011 Honda Accord2011 Honda Accord2011 Honda Accord2011 Honda Accord2011 Honda Accord2011 Honda Accord2011 Honda
2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 Exterior
The S63 AMG sports an aluminum and steel body with 19" light-alloy multispoke wheels in the front and back, shod with 255/40 tires in front, and 275/40 tires in the rear, and covered with a high-sheen finish. The S63 will feature LED turn signals in front, and in the back, 52 LEDS form a "C" on both tail lights. In front, the S63 will feature a more pronounced, arrow shaped radiatior grille, and
2011 Chevrolet Silverado Military applications
A military version of the 2003 Silverado is called MILCOTS (Militarized Commercial Off-The-Shelf or colloquially as the "Milverado") and is being purchased by the Canadian Forces. CF has ordered 1,061 units from GM Defense.A similar but more armoured platform is being used by the US Army under the COMBATT (Commercially Based Tactical Truck) program. The GM bid beat rival bids from Chrysler (Dodge
2011 Tesla Roadster Recharging
The Tesla Roadster uses a unique charging connector, although Tesla has indicated they will convert to the SAE J1772 standard. The vehicle can be recharged using: * a wall-mounted 208-240 volt 70 amp maximum Home Connector. This appears to be the TS-70 charging station from ClipperCreek. * a portable 120-240V 40A max Universal Mobile Connector cable that can plug into a NEMA 14-50 receptacle,
Friday, July 2, 2010
Chevrolet Camaro Racing
Stevenson Motorsports have entered two Camaros in the Continental Challenge Gran Sport class. They entered one Camaro in the 2009 race at Virginia International Raceway.It was driven by Jeff Bucknum and David Donohue, sons of Ronnie Bucknum and Mark Donohue. Ronnie and Mark were the drivers of the original Trans Am Camaro.Chevrolet CamaroChevrolet CamaroChevrolet CamaroJohn Stevenson confirmed
Thursday, July 1, 2010
2011 Ford Mustang Review
Ford revised all the Mustang's engines for 2011.The new V6 is a smaller 3.7 L (227 cu. in.) aluminum block engine weighing 40 lb (18 kg) lighter than the outgoing version. The engine produces 305 hp (227 kW) and 280 lb·ft (380 N·m) of torque. Ford announced on December 28, 2009 that the 2011 Mustang GT would feature a 5.0 liter (302 cu. in.) engine displacement that will produce 412 horsepower
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe review
At the 2008 North American International Auto Show, General Motors unveiled a coupe concept version of the CTS, alongside the new CTS-V performance sedan. The coupe's unveiling surprised the media and general public, stealing a great deal of attention away from the CTS-V. In November 2009, the production version was unveiled in a press release. The coupe went into production in spring 2010 for
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