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| JDM Tuning ROMS Quickly Surfacing |
| 2008-04-21 06:52:18 |
The Japanese are no slouchers when it comes to getting into the heart of the GT-R. At least 3 major tuning houses have already unveild their R35 GT-R tuned ROM chips and ECUs. Check out each of the threads below for the latest. Endless-R ECU Amuse HiTech ROM Mines VX ROM These tuned ROMs are sure to start the framework for major horsepower gains in the future. Hopefully they share their knowledge with the US owners so we can enjoy the benefits as well. post sponsor ...
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| Chrysler hints at future model reduction strategy |
| 2008-04-21 00:00:41 |
From the article: “”What we’ll do in our business model is not build similar vehicles on the same platform that kind of look and act like they have the same DNA,” Landry said. “To give you an example: Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro, basically a similar vehicle with different skin and a little bit of different interior; Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango, same platform; Sebring, Avenger, same platform. We’re not going to have vehicles like that. We’re not going to have twin vehicles, one for one brand and one for another.” Aspen vs. Durango Sebring vs. Avenger Caravan vs. T&C Liberty vs. Nitro Here are my picks: Durango Sebring T&C Liberty Chrysler won’t produce mo...
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| World Wildlife Fund comes out in support of electric drive |
| 2008-04-20 20:58:50 |
The head of the World Wildlife Fund has come out publicly in favor of the electrification of the world's transportation system. James Leape, director general of WWF International, has declared that cars need to get smaller, lighter and far more efficient. Leape also said that cars should be migrating to electric drive because it is more efficient than internal combustion engines. As an organization that supports preserving animal species, the WWF has a vested interest in helping to mitigate phenomena like climate change, deforestation and other environmental problems. All the car-makers are working on a variety of electric drive vehicles using multiple ...
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| Daimler to sell Smart car in China next year |
| 2008-04-20 20:36:25 |
For Chinese car buyers interested in a Smart ForTwo, the real deal will finally be available. Daimler AG's head of sales and marketing, Klaus Maier, said yesterday that the city car will be available in China starting in the middle of 2009. For a while now, domestic manufacturers have been selling vehicles that look suspiciously similar to the ForTwo (some with a battery-powered drivetrain, see here and here). Daimler has apparently realized there's a market for the city car and Maier told journalists yesterday that, "I am happy to announce that Smart, the original micro compact car, is coming to China next year. If you've spent any time on the streets of Beijing, you know that it is the perfect place for creative solutions t...
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| GM sending hybrid Escalade to China |
| 2008-04-20 20:19:23 |
In the face of rising fuel costs and environmental concerns, GM has realized that China, the world's fastest growing auto market, is in dire need of hybrid vehicles of different shapes and sizes. Hence, amidst the re-announcement of the launch of the Buick Lacrosse (which GM is touting as China's first hybrid since it is built there as opposed to the Prius which is merely assembled in China) in July, GM China's vice president for sales, Joseph Liu, let slip that the company would also introduce the hybrid version of the Cadillac Escalade (pictured above) sometime next year. No price tag was mentioned.According to the AP story, Liu also said that GM will follow that up with an "all-electric" car as early as 2010. Although it...
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| ABG Preview: NOVA Earth Day Special - The Car of the Future |
| 2008-04-20 20:14:48 |
Tuesday night the PBS science program NOVA will feature an Earth Day look at "the Car of the Future." WGBH, the Boston PBS station that produces NOVA sent us an advance copy of the show to take a look at. Tom and Ray Magliozzi, who are perhaps better known to fans of the NPR show Car Talk as Click and Clack, travel the world from Iceland to China and back to their alma mater at MIT. The "Tappet Brothers" are definitely an acquired taste and not everyone is fan of their shtick on the radio show. However, those who have not acquired that taste need not worry as their presence in Car of the Future is actually fairly minimal. John Lithgow does most of the narration tying the various segments toge...
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| Lexus SC’s Gone Wild Video |
| 2008-04-20 19:15:36 |
A group of dedicated first-gen Lexus SC owners from Club Lexus have put together an extraordinary video tribute to their cars, complete with synchronized routines and even a touch of humor: Great job by everyone involved, it’s definitely “the passionate pursuit” in full effect. ...
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| BMW 3-Series to get a better iDrive |
| 2008-04-20 18:53:20 |
It seems like BMW is not only working on the exterior facelift of the 2009 3-Series, but they also focus on changing interior elements. We have already mentioned that the facelift 3er's will get more chrome inside and it will have some larger mirrors. Yesterday, the guys at bimmerfile released some new info on the iDrive system that will be available in the 2009 models. The new iDrive includes a completely new interface, similar to Audi's MMI. The iDrive knob will have rows of buttons around it that will increase the usability and help the driver jump faster through different interfaces on the system. The new nav system will debut at the Paris Motor Show late this summer. ...
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| Jaguar Land Rover CEO Geoff Polites dies |
| 2008-04-20 18:43:19 |
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Geoff Polites dies
Geoff Polites, CEO of Jaguar and Land Rover has passed away. Mr. Polites was 60, and died Sunday in his home country of Australia, following a two-year struggle with cancer. Polites is credited with returning the companies to profitability and orchestrating the sale of the two brands to Tata Motors. Geoff Polites was appointed CEO of Jaguar and Land Rover, effective September 2005. Chief financial officer David Smith will become interim CEO until a permanent successor is appointed. “Geoff’s untimely passing robs his family and friends of a man who was a real inspiration to us all,” said Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Company. “His drive and determination, combined with his clear sense of vision for the business, played a huge role in turning round the business at Jaguar Land Rover and returning it to profitability. Geoff ensured that Jaguar Land Rover was not distracted and continued to focus on ...
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| Exclusive: BMW 335d and X5 diesel to be launched in October |
| 2008-04-20 18:18:36 |
We have just received official confirmation that the most awaited BMW 3 series diesel and the X5d will be available to us in the States in mid October. The BMW 335d and the X5 xDrive35d are getting BMW's dual turbocharged 3.0L inline six diesel starting this fall. The 265-hp, 425-lb.ft. torque monster will make these vehicles among the most fuel-efficient and best performing vehicles in their class. So, for those of you waiting to take advantage of the diesel torque, the wait is almost over and soon enough you'll have the chance to purchase one. I was also hoping that we will have some news on the 535d which we have already seen being tested in Michigan last year. No pricing has been released yet, but we were told that we should get some mor...
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| Race-Ready Lexus LF-A spotted near Nürburgring! |
| 2008-04-17 02:03:22 |
The Lexus LF-A is certainly causing a stir with its return to Nürburgring, as spy photographers were treated to a special surprise today with the appearance of the prototype supercar decked out in a full assortment of racing trim. Here’s a breakdown: Super-large fixed rear wing Redesigned front bumper with stacked side plates and a more aggressive front airdam Reworked front headlights and lower, inset fog lamps LeMans-style rearview mirrors Hood pins And the telltale sign: A quick access fuel cap positioned behind the passenger-side window World Car Fans (whose spy photographers are responsible for the image above) also received word that this Lexus could very well be part of the 24 Hours Nürburgring Race held in May, and that an official launch...
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| BMW Z4 with folding hardtop |
| 2008-04-17 01:54:44 |
It’s another fine day on the test track as a BMW roadster–with some groovy camouflage–zips by. But take a closer look at the photos and you see that this roadster–a redesign for the Z4 that’s due out next year as a 2010 model–has a folding hardtop. Sure, the top on this prototype looks like it is made of fabric, but closer inspection shows that it looks like fabric has been put over the solid roof panels–note the cut line in the roof, near the rear window. Peering past the psychedelic coverings, the new Z4 is gaining a more muscular look and grows about 1 inch in overall length and width. The roadster runs on the same chassis as the recently launched 3 series. BMW plans to fit the new Z4 with more-powerful engi...
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| New local UAW strike disrupts GM crossover production |
| 2008-04-17 00:27:31 |
New local UAW strike disrupts GM crossover production
It looks like GM can't catch a break lately, as a fresh UAW strike at Alliance Interiors, the automaker's interior parts supplier, disrupted production of its crossover SUVs. The strike involves 90 workers at Alliance, located in Lansing, Michigan, over contract negotiations with the UAW that started nearly one year ago, in May. As a result of the walk-out, production of the Lambda platform CUVs (Buick Enclave, Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia) was halted on Wednesday morning at GM's Lansing Delta Township assembly plant, with partial production slated for the day's second shift, according to a GM spokesperson in an Automotive News report. "We are ready to hold talks any time, any place," said UAW Local 724 Dean Poggiali, "and sit down to work out a deal that is fair and equitable to our members." ...
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| Early look: 2010 Saab 9-5 sedan illustrated |
| 2008-04-17 00:21:35 |
Early look: 2010 Saab 9-5 sedan illustrated
Some time next year, Swedish automaker Saab will begin production of a redesigned 9-5 Sedan. For the 2010 model year, the all-new 9-5 will take on an Aero-X-inspired look, while building on the existing model's somewhat angular roofline. Saab general manager Steve Shannon recently told dealers the company would reveal the new 9-5 later this year at a major auto show, according to trade publication Automotive News. Saab enthusiast website Trollhattan Saab has speculated the most likely venue is the 2008 Paris Motor Show in October. Also according to the website, the new model will have larger engines, increased overall dimensions, and will be a "true flagship" for the automaker. Some reports indicate the range-topping model will have up to 350 horsepower. The new 9-5 will ride on a modified version of GM’s Epsilon II platform, which also underpins the new Saturn Aura. Expect it to have firmer suspension, improved...
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| Spy Shots: First Chevy Volt mules caught testing |
| 2008-04-17 00:16:55 |
Click above for high-res gallery of Chevy Volt mule spy shotsGM has been rather open when it comes to discussing the ongoing development of the Chevy Volt. Check here for our latest round of updates and you'll see that the Volt is moving along quite nicely. Still, there's a long way to go before the vehicle is ready for the road. The test track though, as you can see in the photo above, is another story entirely. According to Brenda Priddy's spy photographers, the Volt's E-Flex underpinnings are currently being tested cloaked under last-generation Malibu bodywork. We knew they'd be coming and are glad to see some visual proof. The production Volt will be based on GM's Delta platform, not the Malibu's architecture. The mu...
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| China passes U.S. as largest polluter |
| 2008-04-17 00:04:35 |
China passes U.S. as largest polluter
While the Chinese market might be emerging as the savior for the Big Three — as well as several of the world's other automakers — the downside of a country as large as China mobilizing is quickly being realized. According to a new study, China has surpassed the U.S. as the world's largest polluter. Moreover, the study — which was conducted by the University of California — indicates that previous records were vastly underestimated and that China could have actually overtaken the top spot as early as 2006. The study also finds that any emissions cuts made by the U.S and Europe are being negated by China's expanding vehicle fleet and ever-growing manufacturing industry. And there doesn't seem to be any end in sight, either, as China and the UN both think that richer countries should first cut their pollution, and then help poorer nations. Further details of the study are expected to be published in ne...
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| GM revamps sales, service and marketing efforts |
| 2008-04-16 23:48:58 |
GM revamps sales, service and marketing efforts
General Motors has decided to move forward with a new sales, service and marketing strategy that will see each of its four channels — Chevrolet, Saturn, Buick-Pontiac-GMC and Cadillac-Hummer-Saab — headed by a single executive. According to Automotive News, the following changes will become effective June 1st: Chevrolet general manager Ed Peper will become North America vice president of the Chevrolet channel Susan Docherty, GM's current manager of the western region, will become North America vice president of GM's Buick-Pontiac-GMC channel Mark McNabb, who left Nissan last month, will become North America vice president of GM's premium channel –Cadillac-Hummer-Saab Jill Lajdziak will continue as Saturn general manager, but will gain sales responsibility All will report to GM sales, service and marketing head, Mark LaNeve The changes are intended to streamline GM's sales, service and mar...
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| Magna files lawsuit against Tesla Motors |
| 2008-04-16 23:44:23 |
Magna files lawsuit against Tesla Motors
Just yesterday we reported that Tesla Motors has filed a lawsuit against Fisker Coachbuild, but now comes word that Tesla could be in some legal trouble of its own. Magna — a transmission maker — has filed a suit against Tesla for money it says the electric carmaker still owes it. During the development of the electric Roadster, Tesla ran into some development problems with the car's transmission. The car was originally slated to get a two-speed unit supplied by X-Trac, but that unit had durability issues so Tesla turned to Magna. Tesla subsequently decided not to use the Magna unit and developed its own before eventually deciding on a single speed unit (ultimately the car's electric motor had to be altered). According to AutoblogGreen, Magna isn't upset that Tesla decided not to go with its design, but rather that Tesla never paid them fully for its work — $5.6 million in all. ...
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| Latest BMW Z4 Spy Photos |
| 2008-04-16 22:39:33 |
A few days ago, we've shared with you the news that BMW will be offering the next Z4 with a soft and hardtop. Today, we have a set of new spy photos that are showing the BMW Z4 with a retractable hardtop. Nothing really new in these photos from the previous ones that have been posted a couple of weeks ago. The only thing that really stands out on this prototype is a different camouflage that BMW was using. BMW seems to be loving these graphic camouflages and they seem to be used a lot lately on their test mules. Photos courtesy of ZPOST.com @KGP Photography ...
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| Video: Making of the BMW M3 |
| 2008-04-13 01:41:13 |
I love BMW's videos, especially the ones where they show how the actual commercials were filmed. A few days ago, BMW has released a promo video showing the all new BMW M3 along with their amazing V8 engine. A couple of days later, new footage has been released, this time showing how the promotional video has been put together. Both of them are quite interesting. P.S I was always fascinated by the background music and voice that they choose Watch the first video, and you will understand what I mean by this. [Source: Bimmerfile ] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5B7ztN1mc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yER5phuiteA ...
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| Classic Van Insurance - Tips for Insuring Your Classic Van |
| 2008-04-12 22:26:29 |
If you have a classic van, no doubt you know how difficult it can be to get the insurance that you need for it. There are many people who own a classic van who find that even finding a quote on classic van insurance can be difficult. However, you definitely need to be sure that you find great insurance to keep your classic van protected. So, here are a few tips to keep in mind when you are insuring your classic van.Tip #1 - Get Specialized Classic Insurance - First of all, if you happen to have a classic van, make sure that you get specialized classic van insurance. You need special cover on this type of a van, so look and find a company that specializes in insurance cover for classic va...
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| Car and Van Insurance - Getting a Great Deal on Both |
| 2008-04-12 22:16:42 |
If you own a car and a van and you are looking for insurance, you probably want to find a great deal on both the car and van insurance. Insurance can be expensive enough today, but if you have to purchase both types of insurance, it can add up to quite a bit of money for the insurance that you need. So, you need to learn how you can get a great deal on car and van insurance and the following are a few tips that can help you make sure that you do get a great price.Buy from the Same CompanyFirst of all, when you are looking for both car and van insurance, consider buying both insurance policies from the same insurance company. This way you can take advantage of discounts that are offered when you purchase more than one policy from the same company. Many c...
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| Online Van Insurance - Get the Cover You Need Fast |
| 2008-04-12 22:11:18 |
If you have just purchased a new van for your business, no doubt you need to make sure that you can get the van on the road right away. One important thing you'll need to do is make sure that you get insurance on it right away. No doubt you want to find cover that you can get fast, and on line van insurance is the best way to go when you need insurance cover on your vans in a hurry.Go Online for QuotesSo, if you want on line van insurance fast, the best way to get it is to going online and start looking for quotes. No doubt you want a good price too, so you don't just want any insurance. You can find some great van insurance comparison sites that will not only give you an insurance quote, but they'll give you multiple qu...
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| RAC Van Insurance - Great Benefits You’ll Enjoy |
| 2008-04-12 22:03:37 |
When you are looking for van insurance, no doubt you'll find that there are many different companies that would like to offer you van insurance. However, you want to be sure that you get the best possible insurance out there for your vans. One excellent company to consider is RAC van insurance. They have so much to offer you, and you'll be sure to get excellent cover. So, here are a few benefits you'll enjoy if you get your insurance from this company.Benefit #1 - Great Savings - First of all, when you go with RAC van insurance you will definitely get great savings. Whether you are looking for new insurance or you are considering switching companies, they have a lot to offer you and you'll no doubt save quite a bit of money.Benefit #2 - Flexible Cover -...
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| Van Quick Quote - Getting Great Van Quotes Quick |
| 2008-04-12 21:46:40 |
There are times when you need an insurance quick quote van, especially if you have just bought a brand new van. The laws in the UK state that you have to have insurance if you plan on driving on public highways, so having good insurance is not an option. So, if you plan on driving your van, you need to make sure that you have good van insurance. However, you may be wondering if you can get van insurance quickly. The answer is "yes." You can get the insurance you need on your van quickly.Today with the popularity of the internet, getting an insurance quick quote van is easier than ever before. All you need is the internet and you can get on your way to a fast quote. Just fire up the computer, get online, and start looking for van insurance quotes. Of course you'll still want a good deal, ev...
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| London’s Congestion Charge will increase CO2 emissions? |
| 2008-04-12 20:56:49 |
We don't want to take sides on London's Congestion Charge, but we are keenly interested in what the charge will mean for the environment and motorists. Ken Livingstone claims that the charge is intended to reduce congestion and CO2 emissions while Porsche claims that the charges are unnecessarily high and unfair. New evidence that Porsche has located, though, indicates that CO2 emissions will actually increase if the charges go into effect as planned. In fact, Porsche claims that the mayors office was aware of this report and chose not to release it. The report, prepared for Transport for London by King's College London's Environmental Research Group, predicted that the charges would create a "very high disbenefit" not ...
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| Good Driver Car Insurance - Ensuring You Pay A Lot Less |
| 2008-04-12 20:49:27 |
There are drivers who are actually accidents looking for where to happen. Such drivers have a terrible driving record. On the other hand, there are drivers who obey all traffic rules and do their utmost to ensure they drive responsibly. If you belong to the latter group, you deserve far lower car insurance rates...If you've not had an accident in years, it means only one thing: You're a careful driver. And believe it or not, you won't wake up one morning to become a very reckless driver. Insurance companies are aware of this. In fact they know that if you're careful in your younger days, you'll only become more careful as you get older all things being equal.This entitles you to a good driver discount. It also entitles ...
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| Personal Van Insurance - Safeguarding Your Investment and Family |
| 2008-04-12 20:37:27 |
Many people throughout the UK use vans for transportation and other aspects of their business, and if you have your own vans for you own personal use or even business use, having insurance on your van is extremely important. If you only use your van for personal use, then you'll need to have personal van insurance on your van, since it's the law. However, insurance on your van is more than the law - it is a safeguard for your investment and your family.Keep Your Van SafeHaving personal van insurance can help you keep your van safe, and even if you are involved in an accident or your van is stolen, with the right insurance you can make sure that your investment in the van is replaced...
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| SUV Insurance Rates - Why They Are So High And Steps To Lower Yours |
| 2008-04-12 20:24:51 |
When you buy a sport utility vehicle, you think of power, ruggedness and the ability to take your vehicle off-road and virtually do the impossible. What does NOT usually occur to you is what you might have to pay as insurance rates for such features. Painfully, most SUV owners pay a lot more than they would if they knew a few things. We'll explore why these vehicles cost a lot more to insure and what you can do to pay a lot less...What you pay for any form of insurance is directly proportional to the risk your insurer perceives in you. That is, if an insurer thinks you'll cost them 50% more than profile X, your rates would be at least 50% more than that of profile X. So let's see in which ways sport utility vehicles pose...
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| Taking The UK Driving test In Your Own Guide By Richard Jenkins |
| 2008-04-09 01:14:10 |
Learning to drive in the UK can be a costly affair. To obtain the skills needed to pass the driving test, practical as well as the driving theory test, the average person is looking at a bill of around 800.Most of this cost is taken up by paying for professional driving lessons. Due to this cost many learner drivers supplement paid for lessons by taking free tuition from family and friends. In fact it is not unusual for a learner driver to spend more time driving their own or a family members car than that of their driving schools . This often leads the learner to feel more confident driving their own car than that of their driving schools. Hence the increasing amount of learners who are choosing to take the practical driving test in their own cars. If th...
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| Green Chevy Equinox To Debut At Globe By Anthony Fontanelle |
| 2008-04-09 01:03:11 |
Happening today is the Globe 2008 event Auto Future Tech Summit which is a gathering of some of the experts in the auto industry who talk about what the future of the industry would hold. The latest gadgets, technologies, and techniques developed would be showcased and shared with those who would be attending the summit held in Vancouver, Canada. One of the latest vehicles which would be making an appearance at the mentioned event is the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell. This vehicle is not exactly a Chevy 4x4 but this vehicle has been made to be unique for it comes using fuel cells. At present, General Motors team in Canada are currently working on the vehicle and creating units so as to make the vehicle part of a vehicle fleet that uses fuel cells and this f...
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| 2008 Camry Models on Sale at Bay Ridge Toyota By Irwin Rose |
| 2008-04-09 00:45:41 |
Fresh and inspiring, the new 2008 Toyota Camry shapes a new global quality standard in its segment. The 2008 Camry is available in four-cylinder and V6 models and as the Camry Hybrid equipped with Toyota's industry-leading Hybrid Synergy Drive. The Camry stands out in a competitive segment with its distinctive, athletic exterior design. It is built on a 109.3-inch wheelbase to provide outstanding interior room: 101.4 cubic feet of passenger space, including 38.3 inches of rear legroom. The Camry's roomy interior shows the attention to detail that has helped this model set such high standards for sedan comfort. Controls on the two-level dash and console are easy to see and use. Large instrum...
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| Eclipse Body Kits that Make Your Mitsubishi Eclipse Stand Out By Muna Wa Wanjiru |
| 2008-04-09 00:36:55 |
There are some vehicles that bear trusted names. These are brands like Mitsubishi, Toyota, Ford and Dodge among the many cars. While these cars are well known and trusted they all bear a strong resemblance to each other (those in that particular car series that is). To make your Mitsubishi Eclipse stand out you have interesting Eclipse body kits that you can purchase.These Eclipse body kits have varying prices that depend on the type of model, year and the parts that you are going to buy. You will also have to factor in the installation and painting costs when you look around to buy one of these kits. As with lots of other car kits which are readily available in the market, the Eclipse ...
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| Lexus LS 600h L awarded chauffeur car of the year, fuel savings cited |
| 2008-04-08 20:59:29 |
Click the Lexus LS600h for a high res galleryWe don't often get the chance to be chauffeured around in the backs of super-luxurious cars. Sure, we occasionally have ridden around in the belly of a limo for weddings and what not, but those rentals are nothing like the real thing. According to The Chauffeur magazine, the best £50,000 to £100,000 car to be driven in is a hybrid, the Lexus LS 600h L to be exact. Powered by a hybridized V8 engine, the long-wheelbase Lexus flagship's rear seat is surely a nice place to sit back and relax, but one of the reasons the vehicle was chosen has to do with its economy... fuel economy that is. Sure, the reclining rear seats with shiatsu massage may have had something to do with th...
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| Lexus LS 460 Commercial: The Life of a US Open Tennis Ball |
| 2008-04-08 20:23:27 |
I remember hearing about it last year, but this is the first time I’ve seen this Lexus commercial detailing the life of a US Open tennis ball after its day in the spotlight: Quirky and cute, it’s a neat take on the standard sponsorship advertisement, and makes you think, what really does happen to all those tennis balls? ...
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| Lexus Australia Dealerships to grow 50% by 2012 |
| 2008-04-08 19:59:36 |
When John Roca, the chief executive of Lexus Australia, isn’t leaking the future plans of his employer, he’s busy planning the expansion of Australia’s dealer network by more than 50%: Lexus Australia has announced plans to grow its current 22-strong dealer network by more than 50% by 2012. Dealers will commit A$230m towards new and existing dealer facilities and sites over the next four years. New outlets will be in a mix of regional and metropolitan centres. Lexus chief executive John Roca said that the commitment had been made possible by the continued growth of the brand in Australia over the last seven years. “Lexus locally is in growth mode,” he said. “Demand for our vehicles re...
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| Ford to revive SVT namplate on Raptor F-150? |
| 2008-04-08 19:13:48 |
Ford to revive SVT namplate on Raptor F-150?
Ford hasn't marketed a vehicle under the Special Vehicles Team nameplate — car or truck — since 2004, but that could change when the rumored Ford Raptor F-150 hits the market. A new report has surfaced indicating that Ford will revive the SVT nameplate to affix to the rear of the Raptor when it finally makes production. According to Four Wheeler Magazine, Ford is preparing to knock the dust off the SVT badge for use on the new Baja-esque truck. Of course the SVT badge is no stranger to the F-150 as Ford produced the SVT Lightning from 1993-2003. The boys at the Blue Oval also showed a concept Lightning version of the 2004-2008 F-150, but it never made it to production. SVT engineers aren't quite as dusty as the SVT badge — they helped in the development of the Ford Mustang GT500 KR and the Ford GT supercar. However, the revival of Ford's performance division has to be taken with a grain of salt as Ford ...
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| Miles ZX40ST Work Truck introduced in Sacramento today |
| 2008-04-08 19:02:02 |
It's been a month since we last wrote about Miles Automotive. Most of our recent coverage of the electric car company has revolved around the sounds-too-good-too-be-true XS500, a highway speed all-electric sedan that is - supposedly - about a year away. Now we have something new from Miles to write about. The 2008 Production Model MILES ZX40ST Work Truck, which was introduced today at the Green California Summit in Sacramento.The ZX40ST (boy, that rolls off the tongue, doesn't it?) is a low speed electric vehicle (25 mph top speed) that uses six lead acid batteries (rated for 25,000 miles) and a brushless AC motor to go 50-60 miles per charge. It takes 4-6 hours to charge from 50 percent to full from a standard home outlet (so, I'll assume it takes about do...
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| Spy Photos: Again, the 2009 BMW 7 Series |
| 2008-04-04 22:08:11 |
The closer we get to the release date, the more photos of the 2009 BMW 7 Series are popping up all over the internet. Last week, a few days ago, we have showed you some of the best 7 series spy photos that we have seen so far, and today, we are going to surprise you even more. Our friends at germancarzone.com and e90post.com have some latest photos for you, including some INTERIOR shots, something that we have no seen so far. Also, here are some interesting observations that a member of germancarzone.com(CorpusCallosum) has made about the interior: - Driver orientated console - Finally chrome trim around airvents - Nav screen set deeper into the console so it looks lower to reduce the height of the second binnacle - Instrument cluster is a fake. ...
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| BMW Hybrid X6 coming in 2009 |
| 2008-04-04 21:34:36 |
We are less than two weeks away from the moment the first BMW X6's will be released to the dealers. Many of the U.S dealers should be start getting the first cars next week, so they should be available for driving. As we have reported in the past, the BMW X6 seems to be an amazing pierce of technology and the initial test drives were very encouraging. Some latest news also report that a BMW X6 hybrid for the U.S. market will be released as well. The hybrid X6 will go on sale in the U.S. and Europe starting mid-2009. The X6 is rumored to be powered by a 4.4 liter V8 engine mated with an electric motor that produces 407 horsepower. BMW says the hybrid version will consume 20 percent less fuel than the petrol model. Also, according to the latest new fr...
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