tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218766922023-06-20T21:05:34.447-07:00Cool Cars ReviewCarlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1171383387081397152007-02-13T08:14:00.000-08:002007-04-30T10:02:52.985-07:00The Sophisticated New Lexus ES 350Author: Tymothy Oaklin<br /><br />The all new <span style="font-weight: bold;">2007 Lexus ES 350</span> automobile brand has come up with<br />an extensive marketing campaign in hopes to bring in the drivers<br />of the luxury sedan. The 2007 Lexus ES 350 is actually a luxury<br />sedan. At this time this vehicle is in the process of making<br />itself known not just in auto shows but also in showrooms as<br />well. It is important for this new sedan be in line with the<br />good reputation that Lexus brand vehicles has for its line of<br />luxury cars. For the most part, the Lexus brand vehicle is<br />marketed to the United States and North America. The strategic<br />campaign is trying to take engineer desire into their new<br />vehicles. Lexus has taken its campaign world wide and has<br />highlighted the Lexus ES 350 for its finesse, styling, and<br />advances engineering. It is also loaded with luxury features.<br /><br />The new Lexus sedan has the L-finesse styling. This is an all<br />new design language used in the automobile brand's sedan line<br />up. This philosophy has ground its roots in balancing<br />contrasting elements. The styling and philosophy the Lexus ES<br />350 has been designed to inspire yearning. This is the third<br />Lexus sedan to burst out of this L-finesse styling idea. The<br />Lexus ES 350 features a panorama glass roof. By panorama we mean<br />that it covers the entire cabin and goes down to wrap around<br />tail lamps. The ES 350 also has sculpted counter curves that<br />shows its gracefulness. You will soon be hearing the<br />advertisements and information on the ES 350. This will include<br />national TV, print, radio broadcast just to name a few. When you<br />see this sophisticated and elegant new Lexus ES 350, you will<br />see that Lexus is making a strong statement about style and<br />luxury. It is definitely a luxury sedan that you will want to<br />consider when purchasing your next new vehicle.<br /><br />About the author:<br />Tymothy Oaklin an ex-salesman in the auto industry and is a<br />regular writer and consultant for <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca" target="_blank">http://www.mcgrathlex.com/en<wbr>_US/</a> > Chicago Lexus and works<br />on Ethics with dealers nationwide.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1148665655638239752006-05-26T10:46:00.000-07:002006-05-26T10:47:35.656-07:00Volvo S80's Interior: Recommended HighlyAuthor: Kevin Anderson<br /><br />The Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association has just chosen their<br />very first vehicle to meet their standards. And among all<br />vehicles out in the market, the vehicle that they chose was the<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Volvo S80</span> which is a new vehicle from Volvo Cars. After all,<br />this new vehicle from Volvo has a Clean Zone Interior Package<br />which is shortened as CZIP and this package actually is a new<br />technology that gives clean in-car air as well as a pleasant<br />driving and riding experience for all.<br /><br />The project manager at Volvo Cars and also the specialist in car<br />interior environments, Anders Lofvendahl, had something to say<br />about the CZIP. He says, "The criteria for the Asthma and<br />Allergy Association's product recommendation specify low levels<br />of formaldehyde, particles, various irritants, volatile<br />hydrocarbons, and odors." This is actually a good thing, after<br />all, asthma and allergies have become quite common problems at<br />present. These are not just problems among children but are also<br />problems of adults as well. With <span style="font-weight: bold;">Volvo S80's CZIP</span>, this vehicle<br />actually offers a safe and healthy climate and environment for<br />those people who are quite sensitive. What is inside the Clean<br />Zone Interior Package? This package actually includes a remotely<br />controlled automatic cabin ventilation system. When the car door<br />is unlocked, the CZIP stars up. It starts to effectively expel<br />any emissions or strong odors that may have built up inside the<br />parked car. As the substances, particles, and other components<br />are dispelled and dispersed, the CZIP starts to decrease in<br />power. Lofvendahl explains, "In hot climates, volatile<br />hydrocarbons evaporate from plastics and textiles. These<br />substances can serve as irritants to over-sensitive people, so<br />to meet the criteria of the Asthma and Allergy Association an<br />automatic ventilation system was a necessary precondition."<br /><br />Lofvendahl continues, "Volvo's interior air quality system<br />consists of a filter and a sensor. The sensor registers the<br />existence of substances such as nitrogen oxides, carbon<br />monoxide, and hydrocarbons in the surrounding air and shuts the<br />air intake if the concentration is too high. Our close<br />cooperation with the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association has<br />given us a far better picture of the needs of people with asthma<br />and allergies. One example is that of dust accumulation, which<br />is a far greater problem than we believed when we launched the<br />project. That is why we have made the interior of the new S80 as<br />easy to clean as possible and have avoided dust-collecting<br />surfaces such as textile carpets. Instead, we use allergy-tested<br />natural rubber coverings in both the passenger cabin and luggage<br />compartment. They are easier to clean and keep free from dust."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.carpartsone.com/">Volvo Parts and Used Volvo Parts</a>' discount <a href="http://www.carpartsone.com/auto-body-parts/volvo-960-parts." html="">Volvo 960 parts</a><br />and <a href="http://www.carpartsone.com/auto-body-parts/volvo-s90-parts." html="">Volvo S90 parts</a> are just a click away at its online<br />store. Just simply visit Volvo Parts and Used Volvo Parts and<br />you could access its large array of Volvo parts.<br /><br />About the author:<br />As a former news correspondents for an auto-related websites,<br />Kevin has gathered extensive knowledge and experience in the<br />automotive inddustry. This 34 year old father of three from<br />Pennsylvania is a genuine car lover.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1147267871861402182006-05-10T06:29:00.000-07:002006-05-10T06:31:11.883-07:00Lexus ES 350: Made To Create DesireAuthor: Tracy Dawson<br /><br />As part of the whole campaign for the all-new <span style="font-weight: bold;">2007 Lexus ES 350</span>,<br />this automobile brand has come up with an extensive and<br />integrated marketing campaign. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">2007 Lexus ES 350</span> is actually<br />a luxury sedan. At present, it is still in the process of making<br />itself known not only in car and auto shows but also in<br />showrooms as well. Since the Lexus brand of vehicles is known<br />for its line of luxury cars, the marketing strategy for this new<br />sedan surely would also match its reputation.<br /><br />As per the new campaign for the luxury sedan, it holds a tag<br />line which asks the market and the consumers around the globe:<br />"Is it possible to engineer desire?" For the most part of this<br />strategic campaign, the United States and the rest of North<br />America would be the main focus. And the highlights for the<br />whole campaign would shine on the Lexus ES 350's L-finesse<br />styling, advanced engineering, as well as on its class up luxury<br />features.<br /><br />Previously mentioned, the new sedan holds the L-finesse styling.<br />This kind of styling is actually considered to be a new design<br />language used and spoken in the automobile brand's complete<br />sedan line up. It is also considered to be a philosophy which<br />has ground its roots in balancing contrasting elements. And as<br />part of this styling and philosophy, the new Lexus ES 350 is<br />known as the sedan that has been designed so as to inspire<br />longing.<br /><br />This sedan is actually the third vehicle in the whole Lexus<br />family of vehicles to spurt out from the mentioned styling. It<br />exudes simplicity yet it holds contrasts in its significant<br />design. It features a panorama glass roof which actually covers<br />the entire cabin to the distinctive wrap-around tail lamps. If<br />you are looking for curves, the ES 350 has these. It also boasts<br />of sculpted counter-curves that exude an aura of gracefulness<br />and movement.<br /><br />Deborah Meyer, the vice president of marketing for the Lexus<br />brand, exclaims, "The vehicles advanced engineering and<br />distinctive styling come together to inspire the theme of<br />engineering desire. The new campaign demonstrates how the ES is<br />designed to appeal as much to one's heart as to one's head."<br /><br />The campaign for the vehicle has already started and sure enough<br />the whole country would be swamped with advertisements and<br />pieces of information on the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lexus ES 350</span>. The company would be<br />using various channels of media like national television, print,<br />broadcast, radio, wallscapes, bulletins, transit shelters, and<br />commuter cards among many others. In line with this, Meyer<br />continues, "From the inside out, the all-new ES makes a dynamic<br />statement of personal style and luxury, and the new ad campaign<br />shows how the new ES embodies that personality of sophistication<br />and elegance."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.autopartscorner.com/">Auto Parts Corner</a><br />would surely be updating its collection of <a href="http://www.autopartscorner.com/lexus.html">Lexus parts</a><br />now that the new Es 350 is out to conquer the automobile world.<br />For more information about auto parts, Auto Parts Corner would<br />give you that much as well as access to a great selection of<br />quality and durable vehicle parts.<br /><br />About the author:<br />Tracy is a 29 year old researcher and writer from Dallas, Texas<br />with extensive experience in writing auto-related articles and<br />covering automotive related events. She is currently a<br />contributing writer for a leading automotive e-zine.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1146752291675866422006-05-04T07:15:00.000-07:002006-05-04T07:18:11.696-07:00All-new BMW 3 Series Coupe: Twin-turbo, xDrive and Direct InjectionAuthor: Bechara Aboul-Nasr<br /><br />The vote couldn't come at a better time.<br /><br />When the new <span style="font-weight: bold;">BMW 3 Series</span> sedan was named '2006 World Car of the<br />Year' at the New York international auto show (14-23 April), by<br />a jury of 46 international automotive journalists, the all-new<br />BMW 3 Series Coupe was just about to be announced for a market<br />launch in September 2006 (Europe and the U.S.).<br /><br />Despite its close technical ties with the 3 Series sedan<br />(saloon) and Touring variants, the third generation Coupe model<br />is even more differentiated than its predecessors. While all 3<br />Series models use tailored blanks that increase panel thickness<br />where structural rigidity is needed, and reduces thickness where<br />it's not, the Coupé variant also uses plastics in construction.<br />As a result of the lightweight plastic front wings used on the 3<br />Series Coupé the new car is an average 10kgs lighter than the<br />Saloon variant.<br /><br />The BMW 3 Series Coupé marks also the introduction of the first<br />ever twin-turbo petrol-powered engine in a production BMW, with<br />gasoline direct injection technology, and the xDrive AWD<br />availability, for the first time with the Coupé version.<br /><br />-----------<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BMW 335i Coupe</span> - The most powerful BMW inline-six cylinder<br />engine that does not wear an "M" badge, becomes the twin-turbo<br />3.0-litre engine of the new BMW 335i SE. It develops 306hp (300<br />hp in US-spec) and 400Nm of torque between 1,300 - 5,000rpm,<br />accelerating from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in 5.5 seconds, on<br />its way to an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h<br />(155mph).<br /><br />This performance and specific output (102hp per 1000cc) and<br />torque (133.3 Nm/1000cc) figures are made possible by two<br />turbochargers, each supplying compressed air to three cylinders<br />each.<br /><br />The use of two smaller units allow the turbochargers to react<br />more quickly to changes in the throttle position all the way to<br />the 7,000rpm red line while also eliminating the previous<br />scourge of turbocharged engines - 'turbo lag'.<br /><br />The turbocharged engine is also considerably lighter than a<br />normally aspirated powerplant of equal power. In the case of the<br />335i, the new twin-turbo six-cylinder engine weighs<br />approximately 70kgs less than an eight-cylinder engine of<br />corresponding performance. This weight advantage benefits both<br />fuel economy and weight distribution. BMW's all new<br />high-precision Direct Injection system also contributes to<br />performance and economy.<br /><br />Piezo injectors, located centrally in the combustion chamber<br />between the inlet and exhaust valves, deliver atomised fuel in a<br />conical burst into the chamber to ensure a smooth, efficient<br />burn. Piezo crystal injectors work when an electrical current is<br />passed through the crystal to create a precise and consistent<br />fuel delivery.<br /><br />The exact volume of fuel required is delivered into the<br />combustion chamber on each cycle guaranteeing that all the<br />vaporised mixture is burnt. This also helps the combustion<br />chamber cooling, offering a higher compression ratio (cooling<br />increases air density) and an average fuel consumption of 29.7<br />imperial mpg (9.5 litres of petrol per 100 km) on the combined<br />cycle.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BMW 325i Coupé</span> - At the launch in September, the new 325i SE<br />Coupé will form the entry point to the range. Delivering 218hp<br />and 250Nm of torque from its 2.5-litre in-line six-cylinder<br />engine, zero to 100 km/h (62mph) is achieved in 6.9 seconds and<br />the top speed is 246 km/h (153mph). The 325i SE Coupé delivers<br />33.6mpg (8.4 litres/100 km) on the combined cycle. This is made<br />possible thanks to BMW's patented VALVETRONIC variable induction<br />technology and VANOS variable valve timing that, when combined,<br />balance the requirements of performance and economy.<br /><br />The 325i Coupé is the latest BMW to benefit from the magnesium -<br />aluminium composite cylinder block first seen on the BMW 630i in<br />Spring 2004. The lightweight combination of materials reduces<br />the overall mass of the car and helps achieve the near-perfect<br />50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution for improved handling.<br />The 2.5-litre engine uses an electrically-powered water pump,<br />saving the partial engine power normally needed to drive a<br />conventional crankshaft driven unit while reducing engine<br />heat-up time to improve engine efficiency and occupant comfort<br />(including cabin heating in winter).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BMW 330i Coupe</span> - Other engine derivatives start production in<br />September to broaden the 3 Series Coupé range. The new BMW 330i<br />Coupé will develop 272hp from its normally-aspirated 3.0-litre<br />six cylinder engine that, like the smaller engined 325i Coupé,<br />uses magnesium alloy in its engine construction. Acceleration to<br />100 km/h (62mph) is dispatched from standstill in 6.1 seconds<br />with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155mph).<br />The 330i Coupé delivers 32.1 imperial mpg (8.8 litres / 100 km)<br />on the combined cycle.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BMW 330d</span> - At the same time as the 330i, the new BMW 330d Coupé<br />will start production, offering 231hp and 500Nm of torque. The<br />diesel-powered Coupé tops the 0-100 km/h (62mph) in 6.6 seconds<br />while still delivering 43.5mpg (6.49 litres/100 km) on the<br />combined cycle.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BMW 328i Coupe</span> - In the U.S. market, the 335i Coupe will be<br />joined by a 230 horsepower 328i Coupe. The normally-aspirated<br />inline six-cylinder engine also takes advantage of BMW's<br />weight-saving blend of magnesium and aluminium for the<br />crankcase, the fully variable Valvetronic valve management, the<br />electric coolant pump and a fully controlled oil pump.<br /><br />The 328i Coupe offers 230 horsepower and 271 Nm (200 lb-ft) of<br />torque. With 0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) acceleration in 6.2 seconds,<br />this new "entry-level" Coupe is quicker than the previous<br />top-of-the-line 330Ci Coupe.<br /><br />Details of two future entry-point BMW 320i and 320d Coupé models<br />will be announced at a later date.<br /><br />Gearboxes - BMW 3 Series Coupé models come standard with a close<br />ratio six-speed manual gearbox. As an option, BMW's new<br />six-speed automatic gearbox uses an innovative torque converter<br />and software set up to offer a 40 per cent improvement in the<br />response time to throttle inputs and a gear-shift time nearly<br />half that of a conventional automatic transmission. A pair of<br />selection paddles located behind the steering wheel can be used<br />to change gears.<br /><br />-----------<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Interior</span> - Integrated in the B-pillar, the seat belt is<br />automatically "delivered" to the driver and front passenger once<br />they close the door and the key has been inserted into the<br />ignition slot. Connected to the seat occupancy detector, the<br />passenger-side belt feeder arm is only activated when the front<br />passenger has actually taken a seat. With the belt delivery unit<br />housed within the side panels, this new system does not impair<br />the elegant look of the interior.<br /><br />Controls for the climate control as well as the audio and<br />navigation systems are within easy reach of the front passenger,<br />and a storage compartment fits between the rear seats.<br /><br />With the lower roofline of the Coupé (compared to the sedan and<br />Touring versions), headroom is compensated for by lower seats<br />for both driver and passenger, giving the new Coupé occupants a<br />safe, cosseted feeling in the car. The new Coupé offers up to<br />440 litres of boot space (430 litres in the BMW 335i coupé) in<br />conjunction with other storage solutions in the interior.<br /><br />-----------<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chassis</span> - In common with all BMW models, the new 3 Series Coupé<br />benefits from a near-perfect 50:50 front to rear weight<br />distribution and rear-wheel-drive (all-wheel-drive is available<br />as an option) for the optimum in driving dynamics. A<br />double-joint tie bar front axle with spring struts made almost<br />entirely from aluminium and a five-link rear axle work in<br />combination with a rigid body structure to provide high levels<br />of stability and comfort. The 3 Series Coupé also comes as<br />standard with Dynamic Stability Control +, BMW's latest traction<br />control system. With DSC+, brake pads are automatically dried in<br />wet weather conditions, and brakes are applied harder when any<br />possible brake fade is detected.<br /><br />BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system will be available as an<br />alternative to rear-wheel drive. xDrive distributes power to<br />each of the four wheels as road conditions require, in harmony<br />with DSC to play an active role in helping to stabilize the<br />vehicle at the onset of oversteer or understeer. It will be<br />available 325xi, 328xi (U.S.), 330xi and 330xd Coupé versions.<br /><br />To enhance the chassis and suspension set up, the 3 Series Coupé<br />comes with a rack and pinion steering system as standard.<br />However, customers can also opt for BMW's Active Steering system<br />that varies the steering ratio as a proportion of road speed. By<br />adjusting the steering ratio, steering angle and power<br />assistance to the speed of the car, Active Steering enables the<br />driver to manoeuvre the 3 Series Coupe with minimum effort when<br />parking and keep the car precisely on track at higher speeds.<br />The Active Steering system additionally links into the DSC+<br />system, adding small amounts of steering correction without<br />driver input when oversteer is detected.<br /><br />-----------<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Safety</span> - The new 3 Series Coupé gets six standard air bags with<br />seatbelt pre-tensioners and belt force limiters, all activated<br />by the type and severity of a collision.<br /><br />While Xenon headlights come as standard (to be checked depending<br />on markets), optionally available Adaptive Headlights sense the<br />steering angle to aim in the direction the car is travelling<br />(standard with xenon adaptive headlights in the U.S.).<br /><br />The new 3 Series Coupé is equipped with BMW's Brake Force<br />Display. In an emergency stop, or when the ABS system is in<br />operation, the driver behind the Coupé is warned of the danger<br />ahead by an additional illumination of the LED brake lights in<br />the lamp cluster.<br /><br />The new BMW 3 Series Coupe comes standard with runflat tires,<br />featuring the latest failsafe running qualities. They allow the<br />driver to continue for up to 240 km (150 miles) even under<br />complete loss of pressure. The standard Tire Pressure Monitor<br />alerts the driver when the pressure of any tire falls 30 percent<br />below the ideal level.<br /><br />-----------<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Prices</span> - Prices announced for the UK will start from £28,090 (on<br />the road) for the 325i SE Coupé, and from £33,420 for the 335i<br />SE Coupé. In Switzerland (VAT incl.), prices will start from<br />55,800 Swiss Francs for the 325i, 59,400 SF for the xDrive<br />equipped 325xi, 63,600 SF for the 330d, 62,600 SF for the 330i,<br />66,200 SF for the 330xi, 67,200 for the 330xd and 67,100 SF for<br />the 335i.<br />Article source:<br />http://www.motiontrends.com/2006/m04/BMW/3_series_coupe.shtml<br /><br />About the author:<br />Automotive editor and publisher of http://www.motiontrends.com<br />car magazine and media services, since Oct. 2000. Based in<br />Toulouse, France. Previously, automotive editor of Al Hayat<br />daily newspaper in London (1988-2000).Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1145808544732348202006-04-23T09:07:00.000-07:002006-04-23T09:09:37.480-07:002006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant ReviewAuthor: KOT<br /><br />Usually you wouldn't expect much from a refresh, but the 2006<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Audi A4 3.2 Avant</span> has enough updates to be called new. Available<br />as a Sedan or Avant wagon, it is based on the same platform and<br />uses all the traditional Audi strengths while adding some flair<br />to both exterior and interior design. The intention was to bring<br />brand image into focus in North American market. And the result,<br />2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant, definitely offers some attitude.<br /><br />First impression of the car is its looks and the <span style="font-weight: bold;">2006 Audi A4</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3.2 Avant</span> makes a good one. Although not the only new exterior<br />feature, the most obvious, of course, is the 'single frame'<br />grille, inspired by the Audi Nuvolari quattro concept car. The<br />car's front is now unmistakable. The A4 has also grown a little,<br />by 41 mm for the sedan, and with that came slightly more room<br />for the rear-seat passengers.<br /><br />Speaking of the interior. As unlikely as it may sound, Audi has<br />actually made some improvements to the cabin. Being a benchmark<br />for automotive interiors for some time now, they have managed to<br />find even richer textures, more pleasing materials and more<br />exquisite tailoring to keep up with the reputation for supreme<br />comfort and style. There is also a full range of safety<br />technologies on board, including side-curtain airbags, a smart<br />electronic stability control system and stronger side impact<br />beams<br /><br />IF you would like to know more about Audi cars click here<br />http://www.autocarreview.com/2006-Audi-A4-3.2-Avant.html<br /><br />About the author:<br />http://www.autocarreview.com/2006-Audi-A4-3.2-Avant.htmlCarlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1145543445219083892006-04-20T07:26:00.000-07:002006-04-20T07:40:12.263-07:00Mazda To Introduce CX-9 At New York Auto ShowAuthor: Kimberly Meyer<br /><br />Another auto show is yet to hit the automobile world and<br />automobile manufacturers are sprucing up their vehicles to make<br />them shine under the spotlight. Come the 14th of April up until<br />the 23rd of the same month this year, the 2006 New York<br />International Automobile Show (NYIAS) would be underway.<br /><br />The auto show chairman, John LaSorsa, was caught saying, "There<br />are more all-new cars and trucks coming to the 2006 Show than<br />we've ever seen before. From the luxury new S-class Mercedes and<br />Jaguar XK Convertible to the nimble and fuel efficient Nissan<br />Versa and Honda Fit, the Javits Center will be overflowing with<br />completely new and re-styled 2006 and '07 model year vehicles."<br /><br />One of the vehicles that would be hitting and bagging in the<br />attention of this car show's audience would be the new vehicle<br />from the Mazda Motor Company. The Mazda North American<br />Operations (MNAO) has sent out a press release informing the<br />public that come the NYIAS, the all-new 2007 Mazda CX-9 vehicle<br />would be unveiled and introduced to the public for the first<br />time.<br /><br />What is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">2007 Mazda CX-9</span>? It is a <span style="font-weight: bold;">crossover sport utility</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">vehicle</span> and it has the capacity to take in some seven passengers<br />in its interior. Come the early months of 2007, this crossover<br />vehicle would then be hitting Mazda dealerships, although the<br />company admits that this vehicle has been specially crafted,<br />designed, and engineered for North America only. It holds a new<br />set of style and design as well as sophistication, space, and<br />versatility. This is because the CX-9 is a vehicle that would<br />one of the breakaways from the traditional boxy sport utility<br />vehicles in the US automobile market.<br /><br />According to Jim O'Sullivan, the MNAO's president and CEO, "The<br />North American market continues to play a leading role in Mazda<br />Motor Corporation's global future and financial health. The<br />all-new CX-7 and CX-9 were engineered specifically for North<br />America to help us fulfill ambitious goals. The CX-9 has traits<br />only a Mazda SUV could have: strong performance, agile handling,<br />precise steering, and superior quality and craftsmanship."<br /><br />If there is a need for factory replacements for Mazda parts and<br />accessories, there are trusted online auto parts stores that<br />offer such products. One of these is <a href="http://www.centerautoparts.com/">Mazda Parts and Mazda<br />Auto Parts</a> and it specializes in quality <a href="http://www.centerautoparts.com/auto-body-parts/mazda-323-parts.html">Mazda 323 parts</a> like<br /><a href="http://www.centerautoparts.com/auto-body-parts/MZ32320.html">Mazda 323 a/c condensers</a>, grilles, and windshields.<br /><br />About the author:<br />Kimberly Meyer is an expert when it comes to automotive issues.<br />She is the manager of her own car parts manufacturing company.<br />This 33 year-old maiden is also a talented writer.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1145377817922517772006-04-18T09:28:00.000-07:002007-04-30T10:03:22.289-07:00The 2006 Hummer H3 - A Real Hummer Or merely Another SUV?Author: Donald Saunders<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Hummer</span> is doubtless the world's most distinctive SUV and<br />it's astonishing to see that a vehicle manufactured for use by<br />the military back in the 1980s now has an increasing world-wide<br />following in its 3 civilian versions. In fact, only this month,<br />GM gave notice of a partnership with Avtotor for the manufacture<br />of the Hummer 3 in Russia, which GM sees as its largest<br />potential market at this time.<br /><br /><script src="http://flash.revver.com/player/1.0/player.js?mediaId:68937;affiliateId:85153;height:392;width:480;" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><br />Everyone will obviously recognize the original <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hummer 1</span> together<br />with the scaled-down <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hummer 2</span>, both of which retained the<br />trademark box appearance of the original military vehicle. But<br />is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hummer 3</span>, scaled-down yet further and with much more of a<br />shape of its own, a True Hummer or is it quite simply joining<br />the pack of other SUVs being offered today?<br /><br />Many Hummer 1 and 2 owners are not concerned about the fact<br />that, While the off-road capabilities of the Hummer are<br />unrivalled, its on-road performance is nothing to brag about. It<br />takes up half the road, visibility is terrible, parking is a<br />nightmare and they simply don't talk about its fuel consumption.<br />The appeal of the Hummer lies simply in its size and unique<br />appearance.<br /><br />Now the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hummer 3</span> naturally retains several of the trademark<br />features of earlier models, not least the small military style<br />windows which offered the occupants of the original military<br />vehicle some protection but which give today's drivers appalling<br />visibility. But its smaller size and more rounded appearance now<br />put it up against such competitors as the Jeep Grand Cherokee<br />and Toyota 4Runner and it is conceivable that a large number of<br />potential Hummer owners will begin paying a bit more attention<br />to the competition when making their purchase.<br /><br />So has GM made a miscalculation with its design for the Hummer<br />3? Well, only time will answer this question but as we veer away<br />from the distinctive size and shape of what many people would<br />call the "true" Hummer, owners are going to look increasingly at<br />the performance of the hummer 3 in comparison to the competition<br />and here the Hummer 3 is going to come up a little short I fear.<br /><br />Despite the fact that it will still win hands down as an<br />off-road vehicle, the Hummer 3 is woefully underpowered for<br />on-road driving. Boasting a 3.5L 5-cylinder engine developing<br />220 hp, it would look to be on a par with such vehicles as the<br />Dodge Durango until you compare the weights of the two vehicles<br />and discover that the H3 is some 900 lbs heavier. Acceleration<br />is very poor to say the least and you should not even flirt with<br />trying to put your foot down if you're going uphill.<br /><br />Of course there are ways to get around this problem such as the<br />tune-up kit produced by Geiger in Germany. This kit includes a<br />supercharger that will boost the Hummer 3 up to around 325 hp<br />and vastly improve its acceleration, but should it be necessary<br />to go to the time and expense of having your new vehicle<br />modified? Perhaps this is one difficulty that GM ought to have<br />addressed from the start rather than leaving its potential<br />customers to solve the problem themselves and at their own<br />expense.<br /><br />SUV's are becoming increasingly popular around the world and<br />this is clearly a growing and extremely lucrative market. The<br />Hummer has carved out a distinctive niche in this market and the<br />success of the Hummer 1 and 2 is not disputed. The question at<br />present is whether the Hummer 3 will allow GM to continue making<br />inroads into the market or will begin to give ground to its<br />competitors.<br /><br />About the author:<br />For more information on the 2006 <a href="http://hummeronline.info/hummer-3.html" target="_blank">Hummer 3</a> and for details<br />on <a href="http://hummeronline.info/index.html" target="_blank">Hummer prices</a> visit HummerOnline.info today.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1144956153402722812006-04-13T12:20:00.000-07:002006-04-13T12:22:33.430-07:00Mercedes E-Class: Harnessing The Wow FactorAuthor: Matthew C. Keegan<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mercedes</span> is about to release its all-new <span style="font-weight: bold;">E-Class</span> line of luxury<br />cars. With 29 variations planned, DaimlerChrysler is hoping that<br />you will be impressed enough to purchase the 2007 model, its<br />most recent effort to wrest sales away from its German rival,<br />BMW.<br /><br />Mercedes is about to release its all <span style="font-weight: bold;">new E-Class</span> to the European<br />market this spring, with its North American debut scheduled for<br />some time in the fall. Fresh on the heels of its successful<br />launch of the all new S-Class, Mercedes is pinning much on these<br />two lines to help turn their fortunes around. Indeed, Mercedes<br />has found itself in the uncomfortable position of being in BMW's<br />rear view mirror, something that DaimlerChrysler is working hard<br />on reversing by way of releasing new models. In any event, there<br />is much to anticipate regarding the E-Class with a staggering 29<br />different model variations planned. Will you be amongst those<br />waiting in fervent anticipation for the new Benz to arrive?<br />Let's take a sneak peek at just what Mercedes is planning to<br />offer with its updated model.<br /><br />Mercedes recently found itself in an odd position: trailing<br />German rival BMW in their ongoing battle for sales supremacy.<br />The news was hard for Stuttgart to swallow, but it has also<br />served as a wake up call as parent DaimlerChrysler is now<br />pouring some extra attention into its German luxury brand. Over<br />the past several years the company's American brands, commonly<br />known as The Chrysler Group, have been the recipients of DCX<br />largesse with Mercedes getting limited assistance, at least in<br />the eyes of some critics. Now, with the S-Class on the market,<br />with the E-Class soon to appear, and with other models being<br />updated, Mercedes is poised to quickly regain the top spot that<br />was wrested away by BMW.<br /><br />The new E-Class features quite a number of changes including the<br />following:<br /><br /><b>Pre-Safe is standard.</b> This is Mercedes' safety system<br />that automatically adjusts seatbelt and seat settings in<br />anticipation of a crash. In addition, the sunroof and windows<br />automatically close up if a crash is pending.<br /><br /><b>Introduction of an Intelligent Light System.</b> The E-Class'<br />headlights will automatically adjust according to the driving<br />conditions. Big changes include enhancements to the fog light<br />system for better vision, a widening of the vision field, and<br />better use of cornering technology to have the headlamps cover<br />areas previously outside of its range.<br /><br /><b>Ten engine choices.</b> From four cylinder turbo diesels up<br />to a 5.5L V8, the E-Class's engine range will be incomparably<br />better than any of its competitors. Indeed, a 514 horsepower E63<br />AMG version will also be released, making this model the most<br />powerful E-Class every built.<br /><br />Other improvements with the new model include a better air<br />conditioning system, a retuned chassis, and more responsive<br />steering. In addition, the entire front end has been redone with<br />the emphasis on a more aggressive look for the new model.<br /><br />Prices for the E-Class will start at just over $44,000 and go<br />well over $100,000 for the AMG model. Will the E-Class help<br />Mercedes recoup its lead? The smart money says yes, but not<br />without a fight from BMW who is also rolling out several new<br />models this year.<br /><br />In all, the cars coming down the pike from Mercedes are worth a<br />closer look and certain to spark more interest in the brand,<br />something DaimlerChrysler sincerely hopes to achieve. With 29<br />variations offered, will the "wow factor" persuade you to<br />purchase a Mercedes E-Class?<br /><br />About the author:<br /><b>Copyright 2006</b> - <b>Matthew C. Keegan</b> is a full time<br />freelance writer covering car topics and business issues. 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It is a compact car and<br />Saab markets this vehicle as the kind of vehicle that is sporty,<br />smart and very responsive. A title that it holds is the Best<br />Compact Car as compared to any car in its class.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saab 9-2x</span> has been made available with a couple of color<br />choices for its exterior. The list includes Brilliant Red,<br />Nordic Gray Metallic, Arctic Silver Metallic, Midnight Black<br />Metallic, Desert Silver Metallic, and Deep Blue Metallic. The<br />cars that this vehicle holds as competition include the<br />Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and the Volkswagen R32. Its<br />components are shared with the Subaru Impreza WRX. This station<br />wagon holds four doors.<br /><br />This vehicle is actually assembled in Japan. Although it has<br />been said that its parts are shared with the Subaru Impreza WRX,<br />the Saab 9-2x comes with a modified body, and suspension system.<br />Its interior is also modified. The company has actually renamed<br />this vehicle as the Saab 92x although the name Saab 9-2x has<br />caught the attention of the market so much so that the company<br />continually uses the latter name more. The Saab 9-2x is known as<br />a vehicle that has a distinct design that is very European.<br />Along with that, this station wagon boasts of powerful engines<br />and a standard all wheel drive system.<br /><br />According to Peter Augustsson, the president and chief executive<br />officer of Saab, "The Saab 9-2x is the ideal addition to our<br />line up. Like the recently launched Saab 9-3 models, it is<br />extremely dynamic and is a car that you want to drive.<br />Additionally, its price point will attract some new, young,<br />enthusiastic customers to Saab." Debra Kelly-Ennis, the<br />president for Saab Cars in the USA adds, "The Saab 9-2x will<br />help us continue our extremely strong momentum. We are<br />definitely on a roll. The 9-3 Sport Sedan is more than doubling<br />the sales of its predecessor."<br /><br />The<span style="font-weight: bold;"> success of the Saab 9-2x</span> is partly due to its strong and<br />dynamic character that it exudes. And the culprit behind this is<br />the design that it holds. The company has crafted the vehicle to<br />be such so as to bring in the attention of the young and<br />enthusiastic part of the segment.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.carpartswholesale.com/">Auto Parts Discount</a> has everything you need for your Saab 9-2x and for<br />any Saab vehicle. By simply accessing Auto Parts Discount, you<br />can actually go through quality Saab products made available in<br />its online collection. The list includes Saab <a href="http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cpw/starter.html">starter</a>s, headlights,<br /><a href="http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cpw/floor_panel.html">floor panel</a>, headlamps, and catalytic converters among many<br />others. There also are specific Saab parts made for Saab<br />vehicles like the 9-2, the 9-3, the 9-5, the 900, and the 9000.<br />Each of these <a href="http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cpw/saab-car-parts.html">Saab parts</a> is made from quality material so as to ensure<br />functionality and durability.<br /><br />About the author:<br />Joe Thompson is the owner of a successful auto body shop in<br />Ferndale, California. This 38 year old is also a prolific<br />writer, contributing automotive related articles to various<br />publications.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1143895196563475162006-04-01T04:38:00.000-08:002006-04-01T04:39:56.590-08:00Pontiac G6: The Sedan, the Coupe, the ConvertibleAuthor: Sarah McBride<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pontiac G6</span> is a vehicle that is running under the Pontiac<br />division of the automobile manufacturer General Motors. It has<br />been rolling through streets and roads since the year 2005 and<br />at present, this vehicle is still continuously being<br />manufactured. It replaced the spot and niche that the Pontiac<br />Grand Am left vacant when the production of this latter vehicle<br />was halted. The Pontiac G6 that replaced it is crafted and<br />designed as a midsize vehicle.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pontiac G6</span> has been made available in a couple of body<br />styles. These comprise of the convertible, the coupe, and the<br />sedan. The convertible has two doors and is priced at $28,490<br />and is the most expensive among the three. The coupe has two<br />doors as well yet it is priced much lower than the convertible<br />at $21,790. However, the sedan holds four doors and is the least<br />expensive of all which has a price tag of $16,990. 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Also, this vehicle was first introduced to the<br />public during the 2004 North American International Auto Show<br />and during that time, the Pontiac G6 still rode on the GM<br />Epsilon platform which is different from the platform that the<br />current version has.<br /><br /><a href="http://autopartsdeal.com">Auto Parts Deal</a> continues to provide excellent<br />Pontiac aftermarket parts, performance<br />parts, OEM parts, replacement parts, and accessories to its avid<br />customers.<br /><br />Visit Auto Parts Deal's online shop and you can choose what<br />would be the best part for your Pontiac. In fact, you can find a<br />wide array of <a href="http://autopartsdeal.com/pontiac/parts.html">Pontiac<br />parts</a> at this online shop. 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This 42 year old is a<br />certified car enthusiast.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1143818931747756332006-03-31T07:27:00.000-08:002006-03-31T07:28:52.076-08:00Mazda 323: More Than One NameAuthor: Margaret Adams<br /><br />From the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mazda Motor Corporation</span> which is based and has its<br />headquarters in Japan is yet another vehicle that has made heads<br />turn at the sight of it and has made its passengers and its<br />driver wonder about the comfort and reliability that this<br />vehicle could offer. This is vehicle is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mazda 323</span>. It is a<br />subcompact car. It was produced starting from 1975 and the last<br />year that units of this vehicle were crafted was in 1984. When<br />the Mazda 323's lifeline was completed halted that in 1984,<br />Mazda was already cooking up another vehicle to replace and take<br />the spot in their vehicle line up which the Mazda 323 would be<br />leaving blank. The Mazda 323's replacement was the Mazda Mazda3.<br /><br />The Mazda 323 has been made available in two body styles and<br />these are the sedan and the hatchback. Mazda has also made sure<br />that this vehicle would give interested parties the chance to<br />choose as per what kind of engine would suit their needs, and<br />preferences. The engine choices are the 1.4 liter UC engine, the<br />1.3 liter E3 engine, and the 1.5 liter E5 engine.<br /><br />If you take the time to travel to Japan, you would notice that<br />the very same Mazda 323 vehicle is known as the Mazda Familia<br />there. In the United States, on the other hand, it has been<br />previously marketed by the company as the Mazda GLC. 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These are<br />also offered at great wholesale deals and discount prices.<br /><br />About the author:<br />Margaret Adams is the present manager of the largest auto<br />manufacturing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This 35 year old<br />maiden is a certified car enthusiast.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1143132005532520822006-03-23T08:39:00.000-08:002006-03-23T08:40:05.553-08:00The Features and Options of the Mazda RX 8Author: Kimberly Meyer<br /><br />The North American International Auto Show back in the year 2001<br />served as the avenue and channel for the Mazda Motor Corporation<br />to show off and introduce to the public one of the vehicles that<br />showed much potential and delivered greatly. This vehicle is the<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mazda RX 8</span>. During its introduction that year, it held a 250 PS<br />JIS RENESIS engine that could produce some 247 units of<br />horsepower at 8500 rpm. This engine won the International Engine<br />of the Year award and the Best New Engine award in 2003.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mazda RX 8</span> was made available in two variants. These<br />variants are the 197-horsepower base model that held an<br />automatic transmission system, and the 238-horsepower<br />performance model with a six speed manual transmission system.<br />Of course, there are differences between these two trim levels.<br />The Mazda RX 8 with the automatic transmission system holds<br />standard features like air conditioning, sixteen inch wheels,<br />power windows, power locks, and power mirrors. As per the trim<br />level with the manual transmission system, this vehicle has the<br />same features as per the other one however, it has added<br />features like a limited slip differential, a sport tuned<br />suspension, and 18 inch wheels and tires.<br /><br />Mazda has designed and manufactured the Mazda RX 8 to be a<br />vehicle that could be upgraded. And the company has made sure<br />that there are packages available for those interested in<br />sprucing up their Mazda RX 8 vehicles. One package is the Sport<br />package. This gives the vehicle additional xenon headlights, a<br />stability and traction control system, fog lights, a limited<br />slip differential, larger brakes, a retuned suspension, and<br />eighteen inch wheels and tires. There also is the Touring<br />package that has features like the Sport package but adds<br />several more features like a sunroof, a Bose audio system, a<br />HomeLink system, and auto dimming mirrors. The last package is<br />the Grand Touring package that is considered to be a combination<br />of the previously mentioned two packages. This package is<br />considered to be top of the line and has additional equipment<br />and features for the Mazda RX 8 like a six way power adjustable<br />and heated driver's seat, leather upholstery, heated side<br />mirrors, a navigation system, and an in-dash six disc CD<br />changer.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.centerautoparts.com/">Mazda Parts and Mazda Auto Parts</a> strongly recommends that you replace any<br />defective or worn out Mazda parts. Luxurious amenities,<br />exquisite quality, and remarkable technology are just a few of<br />the things and qualities that make up Mazda Parts and Mazda Auto<br />Parts' Mazda parts and accessories. This online store likewise<br />strives to preserve these qualities in delivering only the best<br /><a href="http://www.centerautoparts.com/auto-body-parts/mazda-rx8-parts.html">Mazda RX8 parts</a> and many other Mazda parts,<br />replacement parts, performance parts, OEM parts and aftermarket<br />parts.<br /><br />About the author:<br />Kimberly Meyer is an expert when it comes to automotive issues.<br />She is the manager of her own car parts manufacturing company.<br />This 33 year-old maiden is also a talented writer.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1143056336099150232006-03-22T11:33:00.000-08:002006-03-22T11:39:00.000-08:00Ferrari F430 - The Latest Super Car World Challenger From ItalyAuthor: Kevin Dark<br />It probably comes as no surprise that in the 1930s Enzo Ferrari<br />was a very successful works team manager for the Alfa Romeo.<br />However it wasn't until 1947 that Ferrari produced a car under<br />his own name and so began one of the most successful and famous<br />marques ever conceived.<br /><br />People able to afford and enjoy a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ferrari F430</span> are privy to a<br />unique motoring experience because very likely they, better than<br />most, will understand why Ferrari is so different to any of the<br />other sports luxury cars available. Ferrari genuinely offer<br />uniquely designed sensational looking sports, luxury road cars<br />at equally sensational prices. However the high price in this<br />instance is deserved because Ferrari provides its models with<br />the latest engineering technology inspired from successful<br />Formula One experience.<br /><br />The Ferrari F430 has arguably the most breathtaking appearance<br />of any Ferrari currently in production. The sleek aero-dynamic<br />design cannot help but attract attention, and whether it comes<br />in red livery or another colour, everyone immediately recognises<br />it as a Ferrari. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Ferrari F430 Spider</span> will likewise set<br />hearts racing as it offers open air motoring from inside a<br />practical, but sophisticated luxury cockpit.<br /><br />A long experience devoted to the development of super-fast<br />luxury cars is a niche market that Ferrari has managed to<br />develop with only a few serious rivals. At £118,500 for a new<br />Ferrari F430 Coupe the F430 could never be considered cheap, but<br />to understand the cost you need to appreciate what it is that<br />you're actually buying.<br /><br />The Ferrari F430 is an accomplishment of a company whose history<br />spans a large proportion of the twentieth century developing<br />Formula One and Super Fast Road Cars. The road cars have also<br />been luxuriously appointed in order that Ferrari attracts the<br />kind of clients able to afford as well as enjoy their products,<br />and thereby generate the finance for developments to a range of<br />models probably unequalled anywhere on the planet. Luxury cars<br />such as Ferrari are worth every penny because they genuinely<br />support a sphere of development that other manufacturers cannot<br />hope to focus on. Currently the Ferrari F430 is the ultimate<br />road machine offered by this Italian marque.<br /><br />The Engine<br /><br />There was a time when Ferrari was associated with V12 engines<br />only, but time has moved on and in respect to the Ferrari F430 a<br />4.3 litre V8 is present. With around 490 horsepower produced at<br />8,500 rpm it is easy to understand how this super-fast machine<br />is capable of almost 200 mph and soars between 0-60 in just 4.0<br />seconds. The fact that the Ferrari F430 is able to handle this<br />kind of power without drama identifies what some of the high<br />initial cost is spent on.<br /><br />The Drive<br /><br />Climb out of your hot hatch and in behind the wheel of the<br />Ferrari F430. OK, so the first thing you probably notice is that<br />you're sitting a little lower than usual, or you just might be<br />too excited by the Ferrari logo on the centre of the wheel hub<br />to think of anything other than the fact that you're sitting in<br />one of the fastest road cars on planet earth! Fire up the engine<br />and the howl from 490 horsepower is enough to bring home the<br />fact that your sitting in something that makes sounds faster<br />than your hot hatch can move. You will also have noticed that<br />everyone within a square mile knows that you exist. The sound of<br />the V-8 4.3 litre engine can be intimidating first time you hear<br />it because if ever any engine could be compared to a raging<br />bull, this is it. A six speed manual transmission supplied<br />either through a Formula One paddle or the standard Ferrari<br />open-gate. The F1 paddle is for drivers who don't want to waste<br />precious seconds changing gears, while the standard open-gate is<br />for those with time on their hands. However, a very special<br />feature of the F430 is its electronic differential which allows<br />a driver to push this Ferrari harder than most through bends.<br />Knowing all this is good, but experiencing it is, sensational.<br /><br />With a straight road ahead push the throttle to the floor and<br />amaze yourself at how quickly the straight road ahead suddenly<br />becomes a bend. Straight-line performance is awesome, pushing<br />you firmly back in the seat so that the thrill of acceleration<br />is almost lost as you attempt to focus well ahead of where you<br />are pointed. Just as you begin to ease off and do a little<br />recovery from the G Force pounding of a straight line power<br />burst, a curve demands that you think about turning the wheel in<br />your hands. Amazingly all you need do is think and follow the<br />line of the bend because the F430, with all its clever Formula<br />One development, helps you round, and as it does so you realise<br />that you're having to get accustomed to another set of G Forces<br />which few people ever experience. The temptation to drive fast<br />is a constant companion, but so is the fact that you're driving<br />one of the safest super-fast cars ever built. The Ferrari F430<br />is an involving experience, built to provide drivers who enjoy<br />motoring an opportunity to escape the limitations imposed by<br />lesser machines. The only experience to top a drive in the<br />Ferrari F430 would be a drive in a Ferrari F430 Spyder with the<br />top down.<br /><br />About the author:<br />Kevin Dark likes sporty cars. More about Ferrari can be found in<br />his blog - <a href="http://ferrari-center.blogspot.com">Ferrari<br />Center</a>Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1142784627271207622006-03-19T08:08:00.000-08:002006-03-19T08:10:27.293-08:00Knowing the Volkswagen GolfAuthor: Terry Brown<br />Made available in three trim levels that ranges from the GL 2.0<br />Sedan to the GLS 1.9 TDI, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Volkswagen Golf</span> is yet another<br />vehicle that would provide its customers and patrons the chance<br />to go over a list of choices that would suit not only their<br />needs but their wants as well. This vehicle is actually a family<br />sedan that holds four doors and has the capacity to take in a<br />maximum of five passengers in its spacious cabin and interior.<br /><br />Upon introduction, the GL 2.0 Sedan trim level comes with a<br />standard 2.0 liter I4 engine that has the capacity to produce<br />some 115 units of horsepower. This engine can actually achieve<br />some 24 mpg for city driving and some 31 mpg if it is driving on<br />the highway. Made standard for this trim level is a speed manual<br />transmission system with overdrive. As per the GLS 1.9 TDI trim<br />level, this comes equipped with the standard 1.9 liter I4<br />engine. It can make some 100 units of horsepower. And it is a<br />turbo and diesel engine. This power source provides the trim<br />level a chance to achieve some 37 mpg for city driving and 44<br />mpg for highway travails. Made standard for this vehicle is a<br />five speed manual transmission system with overdrive, while a<br />five speed automatic transmission system with overdrive has been<br />given as an option.<br /><br />Be not surprised if other people call this vehicle <span style="font-weight: bold;">Volkswagen</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rabbit, Volkswagen Caribe, Volkswagen Cabrio, or Volkswagen</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cabriolet</span> because these names still refer to the same vehicle.<br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Volkswagen Golf</span> is actually related to the Volkswagen Jetta,<br />Vento, and Bora as well as to the Audi A3 and the Audi TT. It<br />also has been considered to be a competitor to the Mazda Mazda<br />3, the Ford Focus, the Hyundai Elantra, the Peugeot 307, the Kia<br />Spectra5, the Toyota Matrix, the Chrysler PT Cruiser, and the<br />Toyota Prius. Also, the Volkswagen Golf has been created to have<br />a couple of color choices for its exterior. The colors included<br />in the list includes Mojave Beige, Indigo Blue, Reflex Silver,<br />Black, Candy White, and Blue Anthracite.<br /><br />If you want to maintain the superior performance of the<br />Volkswagen Golf or any Volkswagen vehicle for that matter, then<br />Auto Parts Information is the store for that kind of need. <a href="http://www.innerauto.com/" target="_blank"class="navigation""><br />Auto Parts Information</a> is the leading supplier of Volkswagen<br />discount priced Volkswagen parts and accessories that are made<br />from the finest quality materials. For performance and aesthetic<br />demands, Auto Parts Information offers a wide range<br />of <a href="http://www.innerauto.com/Volkswagen_Parts/" target="_blank"class="navigation"">Volkswagen parts</a> and accessories that includes <a href="http://www.innerauto.com/Volkswagen_Parts/Volkswagen_A%21C_Condensers/" target="_blank"class="navigation"">a/c condensers</a>,<br />alternators, billet grilles, bumpers, <a href="http://www.innerauto.com/Volkswagen_Parts/Volkswagen_Carpets/" target="_blank"class="navigation"">carpets</a>, corner lights,<br />fenders, fuel tanks, <a href="http://www.innerauto.com/Volkswagen_Parts/Volkswagen_Wheels/" target="_blank"class="navigation"">wheels</a>, and wheel covers<br />among many others.<br /><br />About the author:<br />Terry Brown is a 32 year old from Houston Texas, and an<br />enthusiast for anything auto-related. He currently writes<br />auto-related articles for several publications.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1142691599233431012006-03-18T06:17:00.000-08:002006-03-18T06:19:59.246-08:00Chrysler 300: Exceptionally AwardedAuthor: Sarah McBride<br />Since 1955, there have already been many vehicles that have used<br />the name <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chrysler 300</span>. Yet, for the very purpose of this<br />article, the Chrysler 300 would be referring to the present<br />vehicle, the luxury car that is running under the Chrysler<br />brand. This modern vehicle has been rolling on the streets since<br />the year 1999.<br /><br />During its introduction back in 1999, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chrysler 300</span> sported a<br />front wheel drive system. It also held a V6 engine as its power<br />source. It was then built on the LH platform from Chrysler.<br />Going back to history, one could say that this vehicle had<br />replaced the Eagle Vision and the Chrysler 300 has perfectly fit<br />the niche that the Eagle Vision had vacated.<br /><br />The Chrysler 300 boasts of 105.8 cubic feet of passenger room<br />which makes it not only roomy but spacious as well. It gives its<br />customers a choice as per the seats' colors. The colors<br />available for cloth seats are Dark Slate Gray, Light Graystone,<br />and Light Slate Gray. On the other hand, if one chooses leather,<br />the choices comprise of Dark Slate Gray, Light Graystone, Deep<br />Jade, and Light Slate Gray. Customers and interested parties are<br />also given a choice as per what color would the exterior of the<br />Chrysler 300 come. The choices are Satin Jade Pearl, Magnesium<br />Pearl, Bright Silver Metallic, Silver Steel Metallic, Cool<br />Vanilla, Midnight Blue Pearl, Linen Gold Pearl, and Brilliant<br />Black Crystal Coat.<br /><br />Proof that the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chrysler 300 is an exceptional vehicle</span> are the<br />various awards and recognitions that it has received. This<br />luxury car has made it to the Car and Driver magazine's 10 Best<br />Cars for the year 2006 in the category for the Best Full Size<br />Sedan category. It also has been Consumer Guide's Best Buy for<br />that same year. The Chrysler 300 was also named as the North<br />American Car of the Year for 2005 as well as the Automobile<br />magazine's Automobile of the Year. Editors gave this vehicle the<br />Editors' Most Wanted Vehicle for 2005. Edmunds.com also included<br />this luxury car in its Top 10 Hippest for 2005. The Chrysler 300<br />also received the highest grade of five stars during the<br />government's Frontal Crash Tests. Other awards include<br />SmartMoney's Best Full Size Sedan for June 2004, Money<br />magazine's Best Large Car for 2005, Maxim magazine's Car of the<br />Year for 2005, African Americans On Wheels/Urban Wheel Awards<br />Car of the Year, one of Chief Executive's top 10 Cars for CEOs,<br />Automotive Rhythms Urban Elite Car of the Year, Automotive<br />Fleet's Fleet Car of the Year for 2005, Road & Travel magazine's<br />2005 International Car of the Year, one of Advertising Age's 10<br />Hottest Cars for 2004, Detroit Free Press' Car of the Year for<br />2005, and Detroit News' Car of the Year for 2005.<br /><br />With the Chrysler 300, automobile enthusiasts and people looking<br />for the right kind of car could find everything in just one<br />vehicle. After all, this vehicle has been built so as to suit<br />the needs as well as the whims of people. 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Auto Parts Deal has the most complete line up<br />of Chrysler auto parts and accessories from a/c condensers,<br /><a href="http://www.autopartsdeal.com/bumpers/bumpers.html" target="_blank"class="navigation"">bumpers</a>, catalytic converters, and<br /><a href="http://www.autopartsdeal.com/grill/grill.html" target="_blank"class="navigation"">grill</a> among many others. Dedicated in<br />providing the best Chrysler parts and auto parts, Auto Parts<br />Deal only offers parts that are made of premium, highly<br />resistant, and quality materials.<br /><br /><br /><br />About the author:<br />As a manager of one of the largest auto store in<br />Springfield,Massachussets, Sarah has extensive expertise on auto<br />parts and automotives in general. This 42 year old is a<br />certified car enthusiast.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1142442544715785262006-03-15T09:01:00.000-08:002006-03-15T09:09:04.740-08:00Ford Focus, Packed with FeaturesAuthor: Chuck Smith<br />Manufactured and crafted by the Ford Motor Company of the United<br />States and North America, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ford Focus</span> has been roaming the<br />streets all around the globe. In fact, most countries are quite<br />familiar with this vehicle.<br /><br />It first made its way in 1998 in Europe. After two years, the<br />United States and North America then were introduced to the Ford<br />Focus. This vehicle has become so success so much so that at<br />present, it has already become recognized as the most popular<br />car in United Kingdom. It has also been said that it just has<br />been following the footsteps of its predecessor which was the<br />Ford Escort. If you travel to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and<br />other countries in that nook of the globe, you would learn that<br />the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ford Focus</span> replaced the Mazda Laser which was actually based<br />on the Mazda 323 or the Mazda Protégé.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ford Focus</span> has been made available in a variety of model<br />trims that comprise of the Ford Focus ZX3, the Ford Focus ZX4,<br />the Ford Focus ZX4 ST, the Ford Focus ZX5, and the Ford Focus<br />ZXW. It has also been made available in a range of exterior<br />colors which include Screaming Yellow Clearcoat, Liquid Grey,<br />Infra-Red, Light Tundra, Dark Toreador Red, Sonic Blue, CD<br />Silver, Pitch Black, and Cloud 9 White. As per its interior, the<br />color choices are charcoal and light flint.<br /><br />This vehicle has been designed and crafted to be packed with<br />features. One could choose to opt for sport bucket seats with<br />adjustable head restraints and passenger side tip and slide<br />features. These seats also have a side map pocket. Aside from<br />that, they could also be folded 60/40 and has a flip up rear<br />seat cushion. Air conditioning is a part of the whole set of<br />features. If you like music, this vehicle also has an AM/FM<br />radio with a CD player, MP3 player with clock, and four<br />speakers. There also are warning lights so as to attract the<br />attention of the driver. These warning lights blink up for air<br />bag readiness, safety belt fastening, if a door is ajar, the<br />charging system, a low engine oil pressure, the brake system and<br />parking brake, to check the engine, if the overdrive is off for<br />automatic transmission systems, for the antilock brake system,<br />to check on the fuel filler door, as well as if there is low<br />fuel or if there is a loose fuel cap.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ford </span>has been known as the car manufacturer whose foremost<br />concern is to fulfill the needs of its customers all around the<br />globe. And just like that, <a href="http://www.americanbodyparts.com">Ford Parts Online</a> is<br />also strongly committed to provide the utmost satisfaction of<br />its customer base. And because of this, it has currently become<br />one of the leading Ford parts suppliers in the United States.<br />Their online catalog holds a variety of Ford parts which include<br /><a href="http://www.americanbodyparts.com/auto-body-parts/ford-focus" html="">Ford Focus parts</a>, Ford Exp parts, <a href="http://www.americanbodyparts.com/auto-body-parts/ford-maver" html="">Ford Maverick parts</a>,<br />Ford Courier parts and <a href="http://www.americanbodyparts.com/auto-body-parts/ford-grana" html="">Ford Granada parts</a> to name a few.<br /><br />About the author:<br />Chuck, a 38 year old freelance writer from Charleston, South<br />Carolina, has been specializing on automotive-related articles<br />and news. He has a degree in Automotive Techonology.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1142267061750822962006-03-13T08:22:00.000-08:002006-03-13T08:24:22.233-08:002007 Dodge Caliber: A Lean and Mean MachineAuthor: Joe Thompson<br />The new <span style="font-weight: bold;">2007 Dodge Caliber</span> has been set so as to be the very<br />first car from Chrysler to offer a continuously variable<br />transmission or CVT. This new vehicle will also hold the new<br />World Engine family that has gasoline engines with four<br />cylinders. Along with that, enter the 2007 Dodge Caliber with a<br />new electronic all wheel drive system plus another new part - a<br />2.0 liter diesel engine. More power has been made to this<br />vehicle, it seems. This new vehicle from the Dodge brand is<br />targeting the market that holds the 20-somethings who are also<br />first time new car buyers. Their statistics show that mostly<br />these consumers are those who have a median income of around<br />$45,000. Although, of course, anybody who wants a Dodge Caliber<br />can buy a Dodge Caliber.<br /><br />This vehicle sports five doors. It has a profile that is very<br />much like a combination of a sports car and a coupe. Yet, it<br />also has the strength, stance, and great functionality of a<br />sports utility vehicle. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">2007 Dodge Caliber</span> has a very sheer<br />surface treatment. This evokes attention and exudes just what a<br />Dodge is - bold, powerful, capable, and very street smart.<br />Unmistakably, the 2007 Dodge Caliber is totally a Dodge vehicle.<br /><br />Aside from the change and improvement in power, the 2007 Dodge<br />Caliber also boasts of new styling designs that is very much has<br />a crossover feel. The design is very much a Dodge's and it is<br />very much predicted that it will make soaring sales<br />internationally. It sports innovative features for its owners<br />and users. The change in power now gives its driver the chance<br />to do more things unlike previously.<br /><br />The 2007 Dodge Caliber redefines the whole idea of an<br />entry-level vehicle. It comes with high value as well as bold<br />styling that is unmistakably a Dodge and a very flexible<br />interior that is the delight of its passengers. This vehicle has<br />been designed so as to target the fancy of people and consumers<br />who are opting for a Dodge attitude as well as the capability<br />and versatility that a sports car could only hold. However,<br />despite these, the 2007 Dodge Caliber still retains the<br />affordability and excellent fuel efficiency of an entry level<br />vehicle. This vehicle gives its owners the flexibility to seat<br />more friends and family as well as store in more packages and<br />stuff in its rear storage area.<br /><br />George Murphy, the senior vice president in Global Marketing of<br />Daimler Chrysler, states, "Dodge Caliber is not your typical<br />small car. The all new 2007 Dodge Caliber redefines the compact<br />car by combining crossover styling with space-efficient<br />packaging, interior flexibility, innovative features, and<br />affordable performance. Caliber allows owners around the globe<br />to be active, do more, and stand out - to live life to the<br />fullest, and do so at a very competitive price."<br /><br />Shop for discount car parts and accessories from<br /><a href="http://www.carpartswholesale.com/" target="_blank"class="navigation"">Auto Parts Discount</a>'s online catalog of Dodge<br />performance parts, OEM parts, replacement parts, and<br />accessories. In stock are thousands of <a href="http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cpw/dodge-car-parts.html" target="_blank"class="navigation"">Dodge parts</a> for all<br />enthusiasts, these include high quality <a href="http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cpw/valance.html" target="_blank"class="navigation"">valance</a>, <a href="http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cpw/bumpers.html" target="_blank"class="navigation"">bumpers</a>,<br />distributors, <a href="http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cpw/struts.html" target="_blank"class="navigation"">struts</a>, AC condensers and a lot more.<br /><br /><br />About the author:<br />Joe Thompson is the owner of a successful auto body shop in<br />Ferndale, California. This 38 year old is also a prolific<br />writer, contributing automotive related articles to various<br />publications.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1142083126015776182006-03-11T05:17:00.000-08:002006-03-11T05:18:46.030-08:00BMW 325i: Keeping Other Cars JealousAuthor: Stacey Wilson<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The BMW 325i</span> is yet another breakthrough in the automotive<br />industry. And it comes from one of the most powerful automobile<br />manufacturers the world over. It has the capacity to roar and<br />get waves and nods from other people around. This vehicle<br />actually has a seamless <span style="font-weight: bold;">six speed automatic transmission</span> and it<br />proves that it is graceful and has lithe and speed. It has a<br />engine that holds six inline cylinders. It has refinement. It<br />has a balanced handling. In performance, it is unparalleled.<br /><br />It has flared and aggressive lines along with less ostentatious<br />design compared to its sibling, the BMW Z4. Take a ride inside<br />the BMW 325i and you would find a similar balance of avant-garde<br />style as well as very good ergonomics. It also has simple and<br />very straightforward controls that not only provides easy access<br />but lessens the confusion for drivers. The controls come in<br />flowing shapes and have been crafted using quality materials.<br />Aside from those mentioned, the BMW 325i has front sports seats<br />that could very well support each and every passenger.<br />Adjustable side bolters are also added in.<br /><br />BMW claims that the BMW 325i's highlights are just what would be<br />needed to further the capacity and capabilities of this vehicle.<br />There is a six speed STEPTRONIC. It is an automatic transmission<br />that provides a choice of three modes. These modes are the<br />"Drive" automatic (it incorporates BMW's Adaptive Transmission<br />Control); "Sport" automatic (this is used for a more dynamic<br />shift pattern); and the STEPTRONIC automatic (which is a<br />hands-on control of a manual transmission without the use of a<br />clutch). There also is the BMW Assist with Bluetooth Wireless<br />Technology. This is a wireless communication system. It includes<br />the capacity to work with the Automatic Collision Notification,<br />the Emergency Request, the enhanced Roadside Assistance, and the<br />Stolen Vehicle Recovery services. This technology is actually<br />standard if you would choose the BMW Assist option. This<br />technology also enables connection of mobile phones to a vehicle<br />for a hands free calling.<br /><br />Features for the BMW 325i include an electronic throttle<br />control, the Dynamic Stability Control, the Comfort Stop, the<br />Brake Fade Compensation, the Dynamic Traction Control, an<br />extensive aluminum componentry, a double-pivot type front<br />suspension with dual forged aluminum lower arms, front and rear<br />anti-roll stabilizer bars, a flat tire warning indicator,<br />halogen high-beam and low-beam headlights, fog lights, heated<br />dual power mirrors, 8-way adjustable front seats, leatherette<br />upholstery, an anti-theft AM/FM stereo with CD and MP3 player<br />with ten speakers, and an auxiliary audio input for portable<br />music players.<br /><br />Featuring more powerful and fuel efficient engines, innovative<br />assistance systems, a wide range of safety features, as well as<br />a superior standard of equipment, the new BMW 325i needs no less<br />than superior BMW parts and accessories when the need arises.<br />And this is where <a href="http://www.fastbodyparts.com/" target="_blank"class="navigati" on="">Auto Parts Fast</a> comes in. This online store has a vast<br />array of well crafted <a href="http://www.fastbodyparts.com/parts/bmw/" target="_blank"class">BMW parts</a> and accessories such<br />as <a href="http://www.fastbodyparts.com/parts/bmw/wheels/" target="_blan" k="" class="navigation">BMW wheels</a>, floor mats, hubcaps, <a href="http://www.fastbodyparts.com/parts/bmw/radiators/" target="_b" lank="" class="navigation">BMW radiators</a> and a lot more, to<br />serve BMW owners and aficionados.<br /><br />About the author:<br />As a former news correspondent for an auto-related website,<br />Stacey has gathered extensive knowledge and experience in the<br />automotive industry. This 34 year old mother of two from Memphis<br />is a genuine car lover.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1141923634288679502006-03-09T08:59:00.000-08:002006-03-09T09:01:17.426-08:00Mazda MX 6: Shining Amidst A New TrendAuthor: Kimberly Meyer<br />Who does not know what a Mazda is? Mazda has certainly been one<br />of the most popular and most recognized vehicle brands the world<br />over. A person who has been living in a world where there are<br />automobiles and vehicles and cars would certainly know what a<br />Mazda is. This vehicle brand is probably very popular because of<br />the type and kind of cars that they craft and produce. The<br />vehicles are made of quality materials, are unique, and can<br />really do perform well.<br /><br />This vehicle company was founded in the year 1920. It was known<br />then as the Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd. and it was led by Jujiro<br />Matsuda. The company's first products were machine tools,<br />however it later on shifted to producing automobiles. The very<br />first vehicle that they produced was the Mazda Go and it was<br />done in 1931. Uniquely, unlike any other vehicle, the Mazda Go<br />actually held only three wheels. Even if the company has been<br />producing vehicles since 1931, Mazda was only fully and<br />officially recognized as an automobile maker in 1960. This time,<br />the company had already been able to produce their very first<br />car with four <a href="http://www.centerautoparts.com/auto-body-parts/MZMX626.html">wheels</a>. And they named it the Mazda R380 coupe.<br /><br />One of the vehicles that run under the popular brand of the<br />Mazda company is the Mazda MX 6 which was introduced in the<br />early 1988. This vehicle holds performance, versatility and<br />style amidst the trend in the automobile world where sports<br />coupes were running low and the world is slowly becoming invaded<br />by sport utility vehicles. But the Mazda MX 6 was a sports coupe<br />and yet it continues to shine amidst the current trend that<br />time.<br /><br />The Mazda MX 6 made its way to public knowledge through the Auto<br />Alliance which was actually a joint business enterprise of Mazda<br />and Ford. The sports coupe, Mazda MX 6, held auto parts that<br />were mostly the very same ones that the Ford Probe used. Because<br />of this, the Mazda MX 6 and the Ford Probe were considered to be<br />vehicle twins. Making this vehicle unique was that the designs<br />were actually based on a concept car in the early 1980's. It<br />held a GD platform. It was also made available in several trims<br />which comprised of the LX, the DX, the LE, and the GT. The power<br />of this vehicle comes from a 2.2 liter SOHC Mazda F2 engine<br />which held four cylinders. This engine has the capacity to<br />produce 110 horsepower. A turbocharged version of this very same<br />engine could be found mounted on the Mazda MX 6 GT trim. The<br />turbocharged version can produce some 145 units of horsepower.<br /><br />Come the second generation of the Mazda MX 6. The new ones held<br />engines that were capable of producing more power. And because<br />of that, it also was very much capable of giving a more<br />impressive performance. For this new batch, the engines that<br />were offered included a 2.0 liter FS engine with four inline<br />cylinders capable of making some 118 horsepower, and the 2.5<br />liter V6 engine that could produce some 164 to 170 units of<br />horsepower.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.centerautoparts.com">Mazda Parts and Mazda<br />Auto Parts</a> has a long list of high quality <a href="http://www.centerautoparts.com/auto-body-parts/mazda-mx6-parts.html">Mazda MX6 parts</a>,<br />aftermarket parts, performance<br />parts, replacement parts, and accessories that can be accessed<br />through their easy to navigate website. Cool discounts and<br />affordable prices await buyers.<br /><br />About the author:<br />Kimberly Meyer is an expert when it comes to automotive issues.<br />She is the manager of her own car parts manufacturing company.<br />This 33 year-old maiden is also a talented writer.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1141759345162182232006-03-07T11:19:00.000-08:002006-03-07T11:22:27.050-08:00Chevrolet Avalanche, Showing Versatility and FunctionalityAuthor: Sarah McBride<br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chevrolet Avalanche </span>is yet another astounding vehicle. It is<br />versatile and innovative as a vehicle and also very function.<br />This vehicle has been made available in the 1500 and the 2500<br />configurations. Each of these come with either a two wheel drive<br />or a four wheel drive. 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Now made standard for the Chevrolet Avalanche is<br />the stability control system as well as a tire pressure<br />monitoring system.<br /><br />The Chevrolet Avalanche was actually introduced to the<br />automotive market back in 2002. And after that, the rest could<br />be considered history for it had become a popular vehicle. One<br />of the reasons behind that is that the Chevrolet Avalanche has a<br />very versatile set up. It is very multipurpose because of the<br />Midgate system that this vehicle holds. This system allows the<br />partition between the cab and the truck bed to be removed<br />completely. By doing such, the floor space for load and cargo is<br />extended. There is a removable protective cover found in the<br />cargo bed and this assists and protects the cargo from the<br />elements. There also are storage boxes that have been built into<br />the sides of the bed. 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During that introduction for<br />the vehicle, the Volvo 960 was introduced as a 1991 year model.<br />It was also launched alongside the Volvo 940. It was marketed as<br />the replacement for the then defunct Volvo 760. It lived for<br />quite sometime. This vehicle was known as the Volvo S90 and the<br />Volvo V90 for the last two years of its existence. And in the<br />year 1998, production for this vehicle was entirely halted.<br /><br />These vehicles were actually built in Kalmar in Sweden. The very<br />first Volvo 960 was actually completed and came out to the<br />streets on the 12th of August in 1991. It was then packaged as a<br />1992 year model. Starting from 1995 up until a year before its<br />last production, the Volvo 960s were built in another location.<br />This time, it was in Goteborg, Sweden. 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This 34 year old father of three from<br />Pennsylvania is a genuine car lover.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1141483739009595282006-03-04T06:47:00.000-08:002006-03-04T06:48:59.020-08:00Pontiac G6, Performing Under Any Kind of SituationAuthor: Terry Brown<br />Making its way to public knowledge during the 2005 Greater Los<br />Angeles Auto Show is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pontiac G6</span>. This vehicle comes in coupe<br />and hardtop convertible versions. It joins the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pontiac G6 sedan</span>.<br />This Pontiac G6 family is a line of expressive performers. All<br />of them hold rigid structures that bear design from Europe. It<br />also has a wheelbase that measures 112.3 inches which is a<br />leader in its class. 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He currently writes<br />auto-related articles for several publications.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1141397832219342912006-03-03T06:55:00.000-08:002006-03-03T06:57:12.243-08:00Delving Into the Honda Accord CoupeAuthor: Tracy Dawson<br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">2006 Honda Accord Coupe</span> is yet another freshened vehicle for<br />the mentioned model year. It holds two doors and it is a family<br />coupe or a sports coupe. It has the capacity to take in a<br />maximum of five passengers in its spacious cabin. It has also<br />been made available in a couple of trim levels which ranges from<br />the LX to the EX.<br /><br />Upon its introduction, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Honda Accord</span> LX 5 speed MT comes<br />equipped with a standard 2.4 liter I4 engine. It has the<br />capacity to produce some 166 units of horsepower and can attain<br />26 mpg for driving in the city and some 34 mpg for travails on<br />the highway. Made standard for this trim level is a five speed<br />manual transmission system with overdrive. As per the EX V6 five<br />speed AT with Navigation and XM radio, this trim level comes<br />with a standard 3.0 liter V6 engine. This engine has the<br />capacity and capability to create some 244 horsepower. It can<br />attain and achieve 20 mpg for driving in the city and 29 mpg on<br />the highway. Made standard for this trim level is a five speed<br />automatic transmission system with overdrive.<br /><br />Despite the great power and performance that this vehicle model<br />holds, the Honda Accord Coupe still has been created with<br />preserving the environment in mind. Truth is, Honda, the<br />automobile manufacturer, has constantly been crafting vehicles<br />that are focused on meeting the environmental challenge. 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She is currently a<br />contributing writer for a leading automotive e-zine.Carlo Albertohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07636167496658490634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21876692.post-1141243761878492682006-03-01T12:07:00.000-08:002006-03-01T12:09:21.893-08:00Mazda RX 7: Small But TerribleAuthor: Margaret Adams<br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mazda RX 7</span> is a sports car that had started in production in<br />1978. It is also known as the Savanna and the Efini RX 7. The<br />first batch of this vehicle actually went to be part of the<br />affordable sports car segment. It held various competitors that<br />include the Datsun/Nissan 280 Z. The Mazda RX 7 holds a unique<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">twin rotor Wankel rotary engine</span> as well as a sporty front<br />midship rear wheel drive layout. It was also well balanced and<br />was very appropriate for racing because of the latter. This<br />sports car actually replaced the Mazda RX 3. However, the fact<br />is that both the Mazda RX 7 and the Mazda RX 3 were sold in<br />Japan as the Mazda Savanna.<br /><br />Sometimes, being small is an advantage. That is possibly why the<br />Mazda RX 7 was able to make its way to the top. It could work in<br />racing. It could also be a good element during heavy traffic.<br />However, even if this vehicle is small, it has been packed with<br />excellent power.<br /><br />This is due to the Mazda RX 7's rotary engine that has been<br />equipped with triangular rotors that takes the place of pistons<br />when it is compared with ordinary type of engines. Once these<br />triangular rotors are in place, the engine is able to provide a<br />smooth and responsive performance so much so that no matter what<br />kind road the Mazda RX 7 may be on would prove not to be a<br />hindrance or an annoyance. 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It offers superior off road<br />capabilities rugged enough for Baja and power presence on road.<br />There's really not another vehicle that is in the H1's league."<br /><br />Take a ride inside the Hummer H1. The latest changes have<br />definitely been great for this vehicle. It has become more<br />refined and more upscale. Sophisticated in one way or another.<br />But yet, the vehicle still has the same Hummer H1 effect. The<br />instrument panel to the cargo area all but shows just how great<br />the Hummer H1 could get regarding its interior. It is more<br />luxurious, more inviting, and definitely could give people a<br />very warm embrace in its spacious interior.<br /><br />Jon Albert, the interior designer of Hummer, reacts about the<br />Hummer H1's new interior. He says, "Although H1 still has all of<br />the capabilities that made it a huge hit with our service men<br />and women, it's really a new kind of luxury vehicle. 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