Car News About Lotus

The aficionados of the car world zoomed in on the Lotus stand, eyes wide with incredulity and excitement. There were proposals for five brand-new models plus a low-emissions city hopper, all paid for with a $1.1 billion check from Malaysian parent company Proton. 

Skeptics said it was a pipe dream, but flamboyant CEO Dany Bahar kept insisting that the future product portfolio on display -- an intriguing mix of front- and mid-engine sports cars designed by Donato Coco (who, like Bahar, had defected from Ferrari) -- and the required U.K.-based infrastructure updates were fully funded. Six months later, however, facts had caught up with fiction. It was clear by then that the implementation of the proposed lineup would take much more time. Lotus would have to turn the Elise and the Evora (which originally were unloved by the new management) into vastly improved lifesavers, and the available funds would at best cover only one new product, namely the Esprit that's due to be unveiled at the 2013 Geneva show. 


To reduce expense and complexity, all models share a similar aluminum spaceframe, the same cabin and cockpit layout, a standardized driveline configuration, and a closely related control-arm suspension. R&D chief Wolf Zimmermann expects the parts commonality to be in the area of 50 percent across the range. "We are going with a choice of steel or carbon-ceramic brakes by Mov'it, a push-button parking brake by Continental, electronics by Bosch, lithium-ion batteries by A123, a multifunction steering wheel by Sparco -- the list is long. Together with these suppliers, we are working hard to keep the weight down and to improve overall efficiency. Are we getting there? I think so." 


The base Esprit should consume no more fuel than its chief competitors, is said to achieve about 24 mpg as a hybrid, and should be good for a planet-saving 48 mpg in plug-in-hybrid form. As befits a proper sports car, battery power not only turns the new Lotus into a part-time full-electric model, its instant torque provides a strong acceleration boost. 

Cherokee SUV Is Reportedly Next in Line to Receive the Smooth Shifting

Coming as no surprise, Jeep’s Grand Cherokee SUV is reportedly next in line to receive the smooth shifting--and fuel saving--ZF eight-speed automatic transmission filtering its way across Chrysler’s lineup.

Sources at Jeep have confirmed that the Grand Cherokee will receive it, but have also revealed that a more advanced nine-speed unit is also under investigation.
“Our approach to lowering CO2 is a deployment of lots of different technologies,” Jeep CEO Mike Manley recently revealed to Autocar. “Hybrids, improved aerodynamics, more diesels, eight-speed gearboxes and nine-speed gearboxes for front-wheel drive cars will all help us improve economy and CO2.”

Jeep’s European chief Joe Veltri has also revealed that the eight-speed unit is good for the Grand Cherokee’s entire lineup of V-6 and V-8 models, which means the high-performance Grand Cherokee SRT8 may also drop its five-speed auto in favor the new eight-speed unit.

When fitted to V-6 powered Chrysler 300s, the eight-speeder results in a four mpg increase that pushes highway fuel economy to an EPA-rated 31 mpg--up from 27 mpg highway over the five-speed equipped model. Inner city driving also nets a five percent gas mileage gain in the 300, now coming in at 19 mpg.

Already finding a home in the Chrysler 300, as well as some Audi and BMW models, the ZF unit has been confirmed for the Dodge Charger and could be fitted to everything from the Jeep Grand Cherokee to Ram pickups.

Five Wonderful and Affordable Cars

1. Jeep Wrangler

Price: $22,045
If you want a cheap off-roader, look no further than the iconic Jeep Wrangler. People have been climbing mountains in these things for decades. Not only do you get a capable little car, but you get a pass into a pretty cool community of motoring enthusiasts.

2. Dodge Challenger

Price: $24,895
Even though the new Challenger isn’t a purpose-built muscle car like the competition from Ford and Chevy (in fact, the platform is a previous-generation Mercedes sedan), it’s still a sweet, powerful, comfortable ride. If you want a muscle car that actually seats four, go with the Challenger. As it turns out, being an old Mercedes sedan masquerading as a muscle car has its benefits after all.

3. Volkswagen Golf TDI

Price: $23,995
Want a car that’s easy on gas but doesn’t have a battery that produces way more carbon emissions in production than it will ever save in fuel economy? Try the VW Gold TDI. It’s comfortable, fun to drive, and efficient, and it has a thoroughly modern turbo diesel, not one of the stinky, smelly, dirty powerplants of yesteryear. Plus, you get to make a choice that’s actually good for the environment, not one that’s only marketed as such.

4. Ford Mustang

Price: $22,310
The new V6 Mustang admirably fulfills the goals of the original 1964.5 Mustang. The first Mustang was designed to be a fun, stylish car for under $2,500. Today, inflation has taken its toll, but it’s still under $25,000. And the Mustang offers an enticing combination of 305 horsepower, surprisingly good handling, 31mpg, and sexy, retro-modern good looks.

5. Suzuki Kizashi

Price: $18,999
The Suzuki Kizashi is one of the most underrated cars in the world. While most of us associate Suzuki with sad little things that look more like Power Wheels than cars, the Kizashi is a nimbly handling, fairly powerful (180-185hp), efficient offering that really is worth considering next to the commonplace Jettas and Corrolas. Take one for a test drive. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Ford's Nair Takes the Wheel

Raj Nair attempted to quit his car racing avocation as the needs of his day job started to be too great. But the attraction of the track kept calling to him. Nair, 47, still follows motor racing as an enthusiast, and he hasn't lost his passion for motorbikes. But he's unlikely to wear his racing suit and helmet again anytime soon.

"I cannot remember how many times I retired and went back," said Nair, who raced open-wheel Formula Ford vehicles on circuits like Lime Rock, Mid-Ohio and Waterford Hills until he finally stopped for good in 2004.

During his 25-year career with Ford, Nair has worked on vehicles of every size and category -- from the Figo subcompact in India to the F-series Super Duty pickups in North America.

"Our global platforms are well-established, and now we'll capitalize on rolling out the top hats," Nair told Automotive News. "Ford will be continuing to deliver the vehicles with the DNA we've set up. We'll work on accelerating our product cadence and continuing to have the fastest model refreshes in the industry."

In his current job as vice president of engineering for global product development, he has been responsible for all engineering of light vehicles for the Ford and Lincoln brands. Before that, he headed product development, manufacturing, purchasing, quality and information technology in Ford's Asia Pacific and Africa region. From 2006 to 2008, he was executive director of commodity business planning, working on reducing Ford's material costs.

Asked what vehicle programs he is most proud of, Nair had trouble narrowing the list. "The two I'm most proud of are the F-series and Super Duty pickups. I was the vehicle line director who put those programs together and got the funding from senior management," he recalled.

Nair, a native of St. Louis whose India-born parents were both college professors, is a genial man well liked by his colleagues. He began his Ford career in 1987 at the factory level as a body and assembly launch engineer. As part of his co-op studies toward a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at Kettering University in Flint, Mich., he had spent five years at General Motors' St. Louis Assembly plant.

What You Should Know about 2011 Scion tC

The 2011 scion TC's only real shortcoming is styling. Its new exterior styling is a bit more expressive but is still fairly anodyne when compared to the likes of the Hyundai Veloster, Mini Cooper, and even the Chevrolet Sonic. That becomes even more obvious inside, as it seems Toyota designers still haven't learned the art of making cheap plastics look expensive. Its Circuit City-style radio unit likewise seems rather antiquated compared to the standard LCD touchscreen that comes with a Veloster. On the other hand, the Veloster isn't as rewarding to drive as the tC.

The tC has always been a surprisingly lively and well-rounded offering, but its redesign has quietly turned it into a legitimate sporty car for those on a budget. It starts with a larger 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which provides strong acceleration throughout the rev-range and yet remains smooth and snappy. It plays well with the slick, precise manual gearbox, encouraging smooth rev-matched downshifts.

On a small side note, we've officially reached the point where a normally aspirated engine is a welcome novelty, though you do pay for it with mediocre fuel economy. The tC also feels more tossable than its predecessor, even though it's not that light at nearly 3100 pounds. The handling is relatively balanced for a front-wheel-drive car, and the steering, which used to be limp and light, now has genuine feel and feedback.

Tesla’s New Model X Crossover

Tesla unveiled its brand new Model X crossover sports utility version this past week at a red carpet affair. CEO Elon Musk called the new SUV “revolutionary.”

“We’ve created a car that has more functionality than a minivan, more style than an SUV and more performance than a Porsche 911 Carrera,” he said.

The Model X has plenty to admire:

• The SUV, which will be available in early 2014, comes with either a 60 kWh or 85 kWh battery and is said to have a driving range of 80 to 100 miles. (Note: I have seen conflicting reports. A commenter informs me it will be closer to 200 – 270 miles; others have suggested the 180 – 260 mile range.)
• Musk told reporters that the base model SUV will be able to go from O to 60 miles-per-hour in 4.4 seconds.

• The ‘falcon doors’ are a neat futuristic spin, granting extra access to the racing harness in a tight parking space.
• The Model X will reportedly sell anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000 depending on the model.

When we think of Tesla, or at least when I think of Tesla, our thoughts inevitably turn to Nikola Tesla himself – a man who has become a sort of mad scientist legend.

BMW X3 Has A Turbo Four-Cylinder

BMW is extending the usage of its N20 turbocharged four-cylinder engine by creating it the base powerplant for the 2013 X3 SUV. The BMW X3 xDrive28 will apply the twin-scroll turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that generates 240 hp as well as 260 lb-ft of torque. Twin-scroll turbocharging indicates that the exhaust stream of cylinders one and four adhere to a separate route to the turbine wheel from cylinders two and three. It minimizes back pressure at low engine rpm, enhancing throttle response.

BMW says the xDrive28i will go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 130 mph. Fuel-economy ratings haven't been released.

In addition to the new engine, BMW has upgraded the list of standard features on the X3. Basic equipment now includes auto start/stop, Driving Dynamics Control with Eco Pro, a power tailgate and 18-inch wheels.

Driving Dynamics with Eco Pro mode can be accessed through the center console. The system improves fuel economy by optimizing drivetrain, heating, air-conditioning and electrical functions by dialing those functions back. It also displays driving tips on the iDrive and fuel saved as bonus miles added to range.

The stop/start system improves fuel economy by 3 percent, BMW says. The system can be switched off with a button by the ignition.

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Must Know about Hybrid Cars

It's not likely a news flash that gas does not seem to be getting any cheaper. Most people are wondering how can they handle about the rise in price, and the answer is always to get a different car. That's simple, right? But what kind of vehicle should you pick up? Just maybe, you should try a hybrid car.

Hybrid cars are unlike battery electric vehicles because the batteries used in hybrid cars do not have to be charged by an external source. Instead, in order to get a charge, kinetic energy is generated by way of regenerative brakes.

A hybrid car is a vehicle that is run on electricity. A combination of a conventional propulsion system and a rechargeable energy storage system that is on board the vehicle work together to give the vehicle better fuel economy than cars that run strictly on gasoline.

Furthermore, some hybrid cars make use of their own combustion engine to create electricity. The combustion engine does this by spinning an electrical generator. The spinning does one of two things. It can either recharge the battery or in a more direct way, it can give power to an electric motor. This motor is what then drives the vehicle.

It is true that some people have experimented with electrical vehicles in the past. However, the introduction of the hybrid car outdid these types of cars when it came on the scene. Because the hybrid car is so innovative in the way it powers itself and the way it is able to save travelers money on fuel, it's called the car of the future. At least that's what some automakers believe, and many consumers agree with them. The next wave of the automotive market, Hybrid cars continue to be purchased by customers as the years go on.

Therefore, if you need a car that saves on gas and will make you the talk of town, maybe you should invest in a hybrid car and its car parts.

Advantages and Disadvantages on Hybrid Cars

Hybrid vehicles are regarded as the vehicle of the future. It has the ability to effectively save fuel and at the same time, it only produces low levels of toxic fumes. Due to these benefits, hybrid cars are now growing in popularity everyday. Many people are now thinking about getting rid of their traditional cars and obtain a hybrid car to help in cutting fuel consumption cost.

Hybrid car owners virtually do not feel the increasing cost in fuel prices. This is the main advantage of the hybrid car. There are other advantages that a hybrid car can give you. Recently, the President of the United States has signed an agreement that hybrid car buyers will be able to enjoy tax incentives. This means that by owning a hybrid car, you will be able to save money on taxes.

The brake system in hybrid cars is also configured to capture the energy released and uses it to charge the batteries inside the hybrid car. This means that unlike electric cars, hybrid cars do not actually need to be charged from your home electric outlet.

However, with all the advantages that a hybrid car can give you, there are also disadvantages. The main disadvantage of hybrid cars is that the retail price is quite expensive. Only people who have enough money can purchase hybrid cars. However, the twist in all this is that hybrid cars are actually cheaper when compared to conventional cars in the long run. If you compute the total fuel consumption of both cars, you will actually see that you can save a lot more money on hybrid cars.

Another issue about hybrid cars is that it is very risky in accidents. What makes a hybrid car work effectively is also what makes it risky if it ever gets involved in an accident. This is because hybrid cars stores high amount of voltage in its batteries. This means that there is a high chance of getting electrocuted when you get involved in an accident. This also means that it is relatively difficult for rescuers to get the drivers and passengers out of the hybrid cars because of the dangers of high voltage in the car.

A Shrewd Approach to Get a Vehicle

Getting a vehicle is not like purchasing a dress or a pair of shoes that you can make a decision on without arranging. It typically requires a large sum of money you most likely saved for a long time. It will not help to make you feel good to figure out that the car you got for a high price is not what you wanted. As a customer, you have the duty to properly choose the car you want to buy. It needs thorough research, weighing of alternatives, and negotiation. To reduce risk, it is ideal to buy from a dealer rather than a private seller.

If you made your research on the Internet, you will likely fail to find the exact car you prefer from the showroom near your place. Fortunately, your car dealer can order the exact model from its affiliated manufacturer. Consider ordering a vehicle with the same, exact features although the process may take a little longer than you expect. Many car dealers are armed with information that allow them find a model that closely matches or even exceeds the specifications you want.


Whether it is a brand new or used car, you must inspect its interior styling and exterior thoroughly. Look for any damage, from the top of the hood down to the tires, that the car might have obtained during delivery. 


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Volkswagen AG Is Considering Expanding Production in Malaysia

Volkswagen AG is thinking about expanding production in Malaysia and has sent senior executives, which include management board members, to evaluate Proton Holdings Bhd’s operations for a potential relationship, a person acquainted with the matter said.

Europe’s largest auto maker is thinking of producing vehicles at Proton factories after its partner DRB-Hicom Bhd. DRB decided last month to buy 43 percent of Proton, the person said, decreasing to be identified because the talks are private.

Volkswagen has flirted with a Proton partnership in the past. The German carmaker called off cooperation talks with Proton in June 2010. The two companies also failed to reach an agreement in November 2007 after 12 months of negotiations. The partnership with DRB-Hicom was agreed in December 2010.

The Proton deal gives DRB control of two Malaysian car plants with the capacity to make a combined 350,000 vehicles per year. Proton’s vehicles are driven by taxi drivers across Malaysia and are among the cheapest cars and auto parts sold in the country. The company had two annualnet losses over the past five years.

Fisker Karma -- Low-calorie Sweetness

Fisker told us it has got $193 million in loan guarantees from the federal government up to now, mainly for its Karma plan, and goes on pursuing other funding sources.

"We have successfully raised an additional $260 million of equity in late 2011, bringing the total amount of private equity financing to more than $850 million," the company said. Fisker's production facility in Delaware is a General Motors plant that is being recommissioned.

The plant will make Fisker's Nina sedan, but production there has yet to begin. Vice President Joe Biden, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell and Fisker CEO Henrik Fisker were together in 2009 to announce plans for the production facility. During the time, union workers were guaranteed the opportunity to fill many of the 2,000 factory jobs producing the plug-in electric car and some specific car parts. It was not yet determined Monday how many of those jobs had ever been filled.

Audi Provides High-tech at the Low End

Even though Audi didn't have a brand new A3 on display at CES 2012, the firm did provide its dashboard. The entirely functional head device in this dashboard revealed Audi's latest cabin technology. More significantly, it demonstrated that Audi won't hold this technology for its high-end models.

The menus took the same circular format as in the A7, but Audi has further refined this interface for better usability. It is easier to find points of interest in the A3's navigation system, and Audi made it possible to use a free text search for locally stored music in the car. Where the A7 has a dial, buttons, and a touch pad for tracing letters, the A3 puts the touch pad on top of the dial, saving space on the console. This innovative layout worked very well during a demonstration at the Audi booth.

Other new cabin tech methods in the A3 involve what Audi calls a phone box, an area in the console enabled with NFC (near-field communication) that can pair with phones also using that technology. As of now, the phone still needs to plug into a USB port for charging, but Audi A3 is looking into installing an inductive surface. The new A3 also includes a head up-display, showing useful vehicle information such as speed and navigation projected on the car windows.

Chevrolet VS Ford

The Ford VS Chevrolet scenario made me think about two famous advertising and publicity quotes:

1.The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.

2.There’s no such thing as bad publicity.

The average cost of a Super Bowl 2012 Commercial starts at 3 million dollars for a 30 seconds spot. Chevrolet has paid the money for the advertising but Ford is one of the Traditional Best Cars in the US. Although the Chevrolet advertisement is well done and seems realistic many people know that Ford makes some of the best cars in the world!

In our opinion Chevrolet just gave Ford more than 3 million in free advertising and media exposure.

Pay Attention to Car's Warning Lights

When there is something wrong with your vehicle, one of the very first and important signs is a warning light that shows on the dash. This will help guide you in the beginning when preparing steps for auto maintenance. If a dash light is displaying that there are issues with the brake system of your car, there are a few steps you can take to carry out maintenance and repairs by yourself before taking the car or truck into a vehicle repair shop.

You can check the wear level on your brake pads to determine which set of brakes is losing fluid. If you check the front brakes and find the pads are worn, then you can pretty accurately determine that the master cylinder will be low in fluid level. This is because less fluid is available to lubricate the system and so more wear and tear occurs.

Other common causes of brake system warning light activation include leaks from the master cylinder, front or rear caliper brake seal failure, rusted or corroded wheel cylinder seals, flex hose failure at either the front or rear of the car. Check each of these in turn to determine the point of the problem and evaluate the best solution.

Top Five Best Motorbike in India

A stylish bike has ability to catch the attention of youngsters at great degree since it makes them very comfortable to accomplish the trip and also makes them happy by providing unmatched experience of fast driving. It is also regarded as a common passion for every young customer and they often pursue to own the most stylish bike led to growing need of the it. Bike obtained huge popularity among people owing to several reasons; first and foremost, it comes at quite reasonably priced and provides great performance with low repair cost, just like race car.


Honda CBR250R
It can be said as fastest bike, its a well rounded bike. Though it lacks the top end grunt that made it on second number in this list. It can be called a performance machine. It is very comfortable with excellent handling. Its Y shaped headlight offers wide spread and really nice visibility. It has slim and compact single-cylinder engine to minimize the front projection. Mileage wise also this bike is cool, and can be said fuel efficient bike.


Royal Enfield Classic 500
Its a great bike that features one of the latest engine and has oodles of torque. It has everything the power, fuel efficiency, simplicity, reliability, and everything that makes an excellent bike. Acceleration is something to experience personally. The view of the bike is great whether moving or still. Its a stylish bike known for its high performance and rugged looks.


Yamaha R15
It's a great bike that truly wins in the comparison test if held for the great handling and high RPM engine performance. It could be a bit uncomfortable for tall people. It can easily set mood of the biker, it gives thrust to the rider. The best part is mileage it delivers which is awesome like 35-40kmpl in the city in riding condition. Great bike with great performance and very fuel efficient you can definitely bet on this bike.



Bajaj Pulsar 220
Not everyone like pulsar but this bike of pulsar give's high kick to the rider. It is a bike that perfectly matches to its performance. Its acceleration is very brutal and the way RPM needle climbs in every gear is something to experience. It has very sporty and aggressive looks of the aerodynamic machine. It has the most powerful engines of its class that gives very high output and mileage because of its efficient combustion of fuel and air mixture.


Hero Honda Karizma ZMR
Its a nice bike and light to handle. We can say that it has one of the smoothest engine around us. Engine is extremely smooth and very comfortable if you ride it whole day. Its a heart of countless youngster. The mileage it deliver is great that is 35-45kmpl making it fuel efficient bike.

Fisker Karma on Show at Harrods

Stunning is just an after influence if you have wandered into Harrods and now to lighten up the situation, Fisker Karma is being showed there in its full satisfaction. Harrods is an up-market department store situated inBrompton Roadin Brompton, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London.

The Karma lays a good foundation for an ideal EV. Up front there’s a 260-hp, GM-supplied four-cylinder engine spinning a mighty generator. Next in line is a 20-kWh, American-made lithium-ion battery pack.

The Karma’s aluminum skin is finished with a solar-cell roof, a composite deck-lid, and plastic front bumpers.

Twin AC motors straddling the rear axle deliver 402 horsepower to the differential. The propulsion system, the Brembo brakes, the 22-inch cast aluminum wheels, and the aluminum suspension components are supported by an aluminum space frame stitched together with 260 feet of welds and a thousand or so rivets.

What do You Know about Ford Sync Infotainment System

With the release of the Ford Sync infotainment system years ago, the auto connection revolution started. Sync technology arranged a new standard in supplying car owners with simple, voice-activated access to the items on their iPods, contacts on their cell phones and more. That it was launched as a standard function or an affordable option across the whole lineup of Ford automobiles instead of only the auto manufacturer's high-end designs was equally unprecedented.

Sync Starting To Stumble

But as often happens in the consumer electronics space — and with tech innovators in particular — the competition has begun to catch on and catch up. Automakers have started offering their own Sync-like systems and smartphone integration schemes, and in some cases are providing even more robust connectivity by combining Ford's "tethered" approach, which uses a driver's mobile phone, with embedded communication capabilities OnStar.

A Harsh Assessment But Ford recently received a stinging critique from an influential media outlet following the introduction of the next-gen Sync and the new MyFord Touch and MyLincoln Touch systems, which seek to emulate the touchscreens and configurable interfaces of the latest, slickest smartphones. While praising the thrust behind the technology, Consumer Reports concluded, "The touch-sensitive buttons are flawed at best, and the changeable displays could easily be far more distracting than a simpler interface."

Car Bomb Kills More Than Nine in Iraq's Mosul

The bombing was the newest in a series of attacks on Shi'ite goals because a political crisis erupted a month ago intimidating the survival of Iraq's fragile power-sharing government following the withdrawal of U.S. troops.

"All this due to the political battle over government posts and we are the weakest and poorest people paying the price," Abu Ebrahem, a village resident, told Reuters. "They need to agitate sectarian unrest, but they won't succeed."

Police said they discovered another car bomb at the scene and shut the area for several hours to defuse it. Hospital officials confirmed the casualty toll.

Political tensions in Iraq have been high since December, when Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's government ordered the arrest of a Sunni vice president, touching off a crisis that many fear will bring a relapse into sectarian conflict.


In this case, maybe bullet-proof cars or related car parts are needed.

Must Know about Jeep Bumpers

Here are some of the choices you can have for Jeep bumpers that everyone suggests, prices are not going to be mentioned here:

• ARB safari snorkel
• Detroit lockers front and rear
• 33x12.50 trxus mts on 15" American outlaws
• Rock Krawler steering kit and track bars
• 4" Skyjacker value flex lift with currie arms
• Smittybilt xrc8 winch, xrc stinger, and step rail
• AEV MILSPEC (front/rear)
• AEV premium bumper with IPF lights and Warn 9000i winch
• Westin Trailblazer
• Bestop Highrock 4x4 bumper
• LoD mid-width front and full-width rear

Take note that not all of the Jeep front bumpers in the market are listed. Instead, these are the favorites as recommended by the many owners of the vehicle.

Getting Jeep Bumpers for Your Vehicle

If you get a Jeep and you need to improve your Jeep bumpers to get ready for that adventurous ride you plan with our close friends and family, it is very essential to know what type of bumpers you should obtain. Of course there are enough sites that present the front and rear bumpers, there are even a few that would suggest Jeep fender flares along with the Jeep bumpers.

But simply getting is so different from knowing what to buy. Of course there are plenty of articles that talk about the difference between bumpers and flares and then there are the forums. These forums are plenty of help for all the Jeep owners who may not really know what part they need to upgrade their already capable vehicle.

The Jeep forums are open for all consumers who own the vehicle and these are the places where they can get all of the technical support and get free advice and tips or tricks, about their Jeeps. These tips include advice on what kind of Jeep bumpers are best for the off roader. Now, there are differences in the bumpers, this is a very important thing to remember. One of the very first questions the forums would ask is what the bumpers are for and for what terrain and climate. These are details that can help narrow down the choices.

Another important thing to remember is the budget. Anyone can just ask what kind of bumpers are recommended, and most probably there are recommendations that are absolutely outstanding and very attractive add-ons, however, if the bumper does not fit the budget in mind, this can be useless information. So, determine your budget first and then look for the part.

Five Excellent Vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show

2013 Buick Encore: Buick will be one of the first players in the hot new market for compact, high-m.p.g. premium crossovers. The five-passenger baby Enclave's premium look and feel combine with a projected 30 m.p.g.-plus.

Chevrolet Code Red concept: Think mini-Camaro. This vision of a compact rear-wheel drive sport coupe is a long shot to make it to production, but who wouldn't like to drive a 40-m.p.g. Chevy-priced competitor for the BMW 1-series?

2012 BMW 3 series: Larger, yet lighter and more fuel efficient than its predecessor, the 2013 3-series sedan is the embodiment of everything that makes BMW great. This is the car every luxury automaker envies and tries to duplicate, and you can be one of the first to see it.

2013 Cadillac ATS: The smallest Cadillac was crafted to take on the BMW 3-series. The world's best small sport sedan could be in for a fight as GM's latest engine and chassis technology crank up the performance.

Acura NSX concept: Low, wide and modern, this hybrid exotic car will set a new example of power and efficiency for Honda's luxury brand. Acura's new icon should hit the road in three years, and it'll be engineered and built in Ohio.

Getting Performance Exhaust System for Your Car

Do you want to give you car not only great looks, but also high performance? If you want, please follow my article, you will get the right method to achieve your goal.

Have you ever wondered how the sports cars can emit that wonderful roaring sound which makes it so distinguished from other cars? Don't you just love to have a car that will growl and have all those girls swoon with delight? If you have seen the series of films of The Fast and the Furious you will know what I mean. A car can really be so sexy with that kind of roaring sound. The sound is produced through the exhaust system of the car. The exhaust system works like the human respiratory system. When we work out, we expel all the carbon dioxide from the body through the lungs. If we don't expel that carbon dioxide then something wrong will happen to the body.

The normal exhaust pipes were designed to meet durability and cost requirements but not to satisfy the noise levels that most desire hence the change to the high performance exhaust system. Luckily, there are companies that have available components that can emit higher volume of gases like the Corvette parts. An online search for the site will give you the advantages of choosing from a catalog with an assorted range of products and auto accessories that will guarantee a high performance for the car.

Racers have noticed that the use of mufflers made the car go faster than ever before. This has been greatly appreciated by the housing developments in as much as they won't be so disturbed by the sounds coming from the race cars.

Top Five Cars for You to Choose

Hyundai Elantra 
Hyundai has had a remarkably strong sales year for new cars this year. But even in 2008, the company was making quality cars backed by its 10-year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. The Elantra got the maximum five circles in the J.D. Power reliability ratings and is ranked an above-average used car by Consumer Reports, where survey respondents reported no major problems. This model Elantra is selling for $12,435.

Toyota 4 Runner
This 2008 Toyota stalwart won the J.D. Power reliability award and is rated much better than average as a used car in the Consumer Reports ratings, where readers reported no serious problems. Reviewers praise its capability both on the highway and off-road. The 2008 4Runner SR5 version is selling at about $27,730.

Ford Fusion 
Ford’s first real contender in years against mid-size leaders Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, the Fusion won the reliability award in this year’s J.D. Power survey. Consumer Reports gives it a top Much Above Average used car rating. Readers there reported no major problems with their 2008 Fusions.

Toyota Sienna 
As it did last year, the Sienna wins the reliability award for minivans from J.D. Power, and it gets a better-than-average rating from Consumer Reports. Reviewers praise its comfort and seating; it holds up to eight people. The Sienna CE version is selling for an average $20,130, according to kbb.com. Despite Toyota’s recent recall problems and lagging sales this year, its dominance of numerous categories in three-year-old used cars is a reminder of what a strong record of reliability it has achieved. Domestic companies certainly should not count out Toyota as a strong competitor.

Toyota Sequoia
In a category with no clear winner, the Toyota entry again looks like the best bet. It gets four out of five circles in the J.D. Power rating and an above-average rating from Consumer Reports. Reviewers praise its roomy seating and comfortable ride for long highway trips. The 2008 Sequoia SR5 version is selling at $31,265 at dealerships.

Turn Your Vehicle into A Rolling Internet Connection

CES takes its own kind of decadence to Sin City, one that cranks up consumption by giving the gadgets you got last month already feel retro. But it also has been the event where we’ve taken our first appearances at tech that rapidly moved into our daily lives–the VCR in 1970, the camcorder and CD player in 1981, DVRs and high-definition TVs in 1998.

Coming soon to a storage near you is a ehicle that will download your work schedule and activate your alarm clock. By the time you obtain behind the wheel and rim, the car will have assessed the morning’s traffic and weather conditions and measured the best route to get you to the office on time. You won’t even need to touch the radio – it’s already playing the same station you were hearing in the house. And as you pull away, it will shut the garage door and turn off the lights.

Ford Fusion for 2013 Reveals

It's uncommon for a vehicle to sell better at the end of its life, but that's the case Ford has on its hands with today's Fusion sedan. Last year, the firm sold almost 250,000 Fusion cars, putting it forward of the Honda Accord on the yearly family-car sales graphs. Although it's still selling firmly, a alternative is in the works in the type of the 2013 Ford Fusion, launched to the world at the 2012 Detroit auto show. Like some other rivals, the Fusion's dropping all V-6 engines from its collection, and rather adding a pair of greener cars to satisfy hybrid and plug-in-hybrid enthusiasts.

The Fusion's trump cards could well be a pair of hybrid models. The "standard" hybrid model gets higher gas mileage and more EV range this time around: Ford says it can run on batteries alone up to 62 mph, up from 47 mph in the 2012 Fusion Hybrid.


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Female-oriented Auto Sites

For whatever reason, gear ratios and car parts don't appeal most women. But since women always reshape the male-dominated auto market, they do prefer to learn the room in a car's interior, its exterior design and its safety ratings and fuel economy. "Where males notice eye candies in a hot car, women concern, 'How will my life be distinctive if I select that car?' " said Weingarten, 49, a president of Vroomgirls, one of the newest of a small but growing number of auto websites targeted at women.

Recent articles included an essay by celebrity Jamie Lee Curtis on her enjoy of driving in her native Los Angeles; reviews of the Audi A6, Hyundai Sonata turbom, Ford Explorer and road stories on Texas' cultural dance halls. "I'm not a girly-girl -- I'm a journalist," said Weingarten, who was also a press reporter at Time in the 1980s, where she met her life partner. "But I know what females like, and I wish to offer them a item with honest details delivered in an interesting, stylish method."Weingarten, who dipped profoundly into personal savings to originally fund Vroomgirls. That will make it easy for them to pay their small employees and about a dozen writer who contribute to the site on a regular basis.

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