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Roads and Highways RSS FeedsSubaru Impreza miraculously made it to IIHS? Top Safety Picks for 2008 - As the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released their honorable list of the Top Safety Picks for 2008, Subaru Impreza was the first small car to be on the praiseworthy line-up. The 34 vehicles on the list were those who best protects their passengers in front, side and rear crashes based on the IIHS? test course. All the winners were also equipped with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System as it also reduce potential crashes. "With a small car, you have less room to crush up in the front of the vehicle, in the frontal impact, so that's going to make it more difficult for it to perform well," Oesch said from Washington. "But the Subaru Imprezza did well on our front tests, our side tests and our rear impact test, and when it's equipped with optional stability control, it is one of our top safety picks." Also according to Oesch, Toyota?s Tundra was the first pick-up truck to make it on the list meeting IIHS? requirements...Feed Source: blogs.iloha.net 2008 All Star Award winners -
Automobile Magazine already announced the winning vehicles for their 2008 All-Star Awards. Ten vehicles have been delivered on the summit of their kind.
?This year?s list includes a number of stalwart All-Stars winners, namely the iconic BMW 3-series, as well as new entries, such as Chevy's impressive new Malibu and the sexy Volvo C30," said Jean Jennings, editor-in-chief of AUTOMOBILE Magazine. ?These ten cars are the year's most exciting cars, our picks for the vehicles we'd most like to personally own in our dream garage."
AUTOMOBILE Magazine?s list of 2008 All-Stars, with editorial assessments, includes:
Chevrolet Malibu ? The best Chevrolet family sedan AUTOMOBILE Magazine?s staff has ever driven. Smooth, quiet, well-finished and more than able to keep up with more powerful cars, it represents a true sea change in what GM ... Contenders for Canada?s 2008 Car of the Year -
The search for the 2008 Car of the year in Canada is already on the go. Auto journalists of the country gathered in the test track in Niagara recently for testing of the contenders, several multi-million worth of vehicles in various segments. The winners, cars, trucks and SUVs will be announced on December 4, 2007 and the overall Automobile Journalists Association of Canada?s Canadian Car of the Year will be announced at the Toronto Auto Show in February.
The challengers for their categories are as follows.
Best New Small Car
Ford Focus SE, Mitsubishi Lancer GTS, Saturn Astra XE, Subaru Impreza Sedan, Suzuki SX4 Sedan
Best New Family Car
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, Dodge Avenger R/T, Honda Accord EX, Kia Rondo EX-V6 Luxury, Saturn Aura Green Line, Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sport
Best New Luxury Car
Cadillac CTS... Saab gives Australia bio-ethanol Cars -
Saab Automobile AB based in Trollhättan, Sweden was the first automaker to give Australia the first bio-ethanol powered vehicle. The BioPower 9-5 is already on sale. Biopower cars launch extension was made last week as the 9-3 Bio-Power was offered in three trims, the Sport Sedan, SportCombi and the Convertible models.
Saab?s bio-ethanol car launches was in time as United Petroleun, Australia?s largest fuel retailer committed to build Australia?s first fuel pumps, one in Melbourne and one in Sydney.
?In six months to a year, I'm sure we will see other manufacturers introducing E85 cars to the market,? GM Premium Brands director Parveen Batish says.
"With the launch of BioPower, Saab set out to break the chicken and egg cycle that prevented Australian drivers from choosing a renewable fuel alternative," Mr Batish said.... 2008 Kia Sportage offered with Seven year warranty -
Kia Motors in Europe announced that all 2008 model year of their Kia Sportage compact SUV assembled in their Zilina facility in Slovakia will be offered with the best vehicle warranty sold in the continent. Each Kia sportage will be offered with the 7-year/150,000 kilometer car warranty like that of the Kia cee?d. In the SUV segment, the Sportage is the first ever model to be offered together with this comprehensive warranty which is free and transferable to its next owners as long as the vehicle follows its maintenance and servicing schedule.
?Kia has taken the bold step of introducing a revolutionary warranty for the new 2008-model Sportage which will once again demonstrate to consumers in Europe our brand?s ?Power to Surprise? and also to delight,? enthused Mr Jean-Charles Lievens, Senior Vice President Kia Motors Europe.
... The Best Cars for Road Trips -
The Holidays is also the get together and road trips time, a chance to bond with family and friends. For a road trip to be of more quality time spent with loved ones, a decent car with road trip features would be of great help. Respectable road trip cars are listed by Askmen.com, you can check them out.
1- Cadillac CTS
Most will agree that the CTS wasn?t seriously lacking in its exterior design. Where it fell short was in the cabin and in its overall refinement. That has not only been acknowledged, but it?s been addressed, along with other tweaks to keep it a worthy alternative to import sports sedans. For your road trip, you?ll be cruising with one of the best cars to come from one of America?s most legendary automakers.
2- Infiniti M45
You can equip the M in a number of ways; we prefer th... Toyota enters the Heavy Duty Pickups with the Tundra Diesel Dually Truck Project -
In the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, Toyota?s Tundra Diesel Dually gave the press the impression that Toyota Motors (maker of Lexus ls400 parts) is going to plow through the heavy duty pick-up trucks segment.
The Automotive News said that Toyota?s wild tuner Tundra Diesel Dually will contend Ford Super Duty pickups, GM?s heavy duty models of the Chevrolet Silverado and Chrysler?s Dodge Ram.
PARTNERS:
Engineering by Motorsports Technical Group
Interior by Fast Ed's Interiors
Paint by Focus on Cars
Wheels by Alcoa
Power steps and fuel door by Amp Research
Sound system by Kenwood
Sound installation by Beach Auto Sound
Lighting by PIAA
Exhaust by Magn... New Deal hailed by Nardelli -
With Tom Lasorda acting as the chief negotiator for Chrysler LLC, Bob Nardelli?s voice had long been waited to be heard. Last Monday as the tentative contract was completely ratified by the union, the Chrysler Chief Executive Officer said that he is pleased with what the negotiations have come up with. Nardelli sees the new contract as money saving as it is expected to raise more cash by selling $1 billion worth of real estate and buildings the company does not need.
"The auto industry has an insatiable desire for cash,'' Nardelli said during an interview before participants in the American Magazine Conference in Boca Raton, Fla., that was broadcast live over the Internet.
Also last Monday, Chrysler confirmed the appointment of L. John Cataldo as the new vice-president for business development and merges and acquisitions. As the company ... Toyota and American Red Cross extinguishes fires in Southern California -
Yesterday, Toyota Motors announced that it will make a $2 million donation to the American Red Cross to fund their relief efforts for the wildfires in California. According to the Red Cross, Toyota?s donation is one of the biggest that they have received. Aside from the cash, the Japanese automaker also committed to give Toyota lift trucks and palette jacks for unloading and distribution of relief goods.
"Toyota is a valued partner of the American Red Cross. We are extremely grateful for this generous donation that will enable the Red Cross to provide life-saving support to the affected communities in southern California," said Mark W. Everson, President and CEO of the American Red Cross.
"This donation will be critical in helping the Red Cross provide essential relief in the immediate aftermath of the fires." Everson added.
"It's our hope that aid may qui... The Hatchbacks are back! -
Americans regarded hatchbacks as ?cheap hatches? in the 1970s as the country then were enamored with bigger cars. Hatches are more common in Japan and Europe, but with fresh names and technologies, hatchbacks are now back in the American market with consumers chasing after them.
Riding the increasing sales of small cars of 27.9 percent in 2005 and 31.2 percent in 2006, more hatchbacks are expected to dramatically return.
Forbesautos.com listed the hottest hatchbacks that combines the elements of artistic style, sportiness, economy and fuel efficiency, here they are:
Audi A3
Audi calls it a "Sportback," but what the Audi A3 most resembles a shrunken station wagon. Built on the same platform and packing identical 2.0- and 3.2-liter engine choices, the A3 is like the GTI or R32 wearing fancier (some might say conservative) clothes. ... Buying a New Car: How to Perform an Efficient and Useful Test Drive, in Ten Simple Steps - Performing a thorough test drive is an important step in the car buying process. The problem is, time is limited - you'll probably only have 20 minutes to half an hour to make what may be one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. So just how should one go about testing a new car? Just follow my how-to guide: Test Driving a New Car In Ten Simple Steps. And find out for yourself whether the car you've been eyeing is the right one f... Tricks of the Trade-in: How to "Sell" Your Old Car to a Dealership (and Get a Good Price for Your New Car) - If you choose to trade in your old vehicle instead of selling it privately, it pays to be aware of a few "tricks of the trade". Dealers will try to talk down the value of your car, or find other ways to take your old vehicle off your hands without giving you a fair deal. So check out: How to Trade-in Your Old Car, and find out how to get the best value for "old faithful" while negotiating the price of your new car. Tricks of the Trade-in: Ho... Buying a New or Used Car from a Dealership: Money-saving Tips and Advice - When buying a new or used car from a dealership, it's all too easy to find yourself standing on the lot unprepared while a salesman employs his best sales tactics to make the deal of the day - his deal, not yours. How to prevent this? Start by checking out my Buying a New or Used Car at a Dealership: Money-saving Tips and Advice. Find out how to gain control of the seller-dominated situation, and use your buying power to get the car you want ... Learn the Leasing Lingo: Understanding Common Leasing Terms - When signing a lease, or even when shopping for a leased car, it's important to be familiar with a few terms and understand what they mean. So check out my translation of "leasing lingo" - words and phrases you'll want to know and recognize before getting down to leasing your new car - with: Leasing Terms Explained. And be sure to get the best possible leasing terms for both your financial and driving needs.
Learn the Leasing Lingo: Understan... Should You Buy a Used Car from an Auto Superstore? - When shopping for a used car, you may find yourself drawn in by one of the impressive-looking auto superstores in your area. These mega car stores offer non-negotiable prices on thousands of new and "nearly-new" cars - many of them previously leased. But is this the best route to getting a good car at a good price, or should you shop elsewhere? Learn more about auto superstores with: Where Should I Shop for a Used Car? Plus, find other sour... Advice on Financing: What to Do Before and After Arriving at the Dealership (and What Not to Do) - When negotiating the price of your new car, don't deal in terms of weekly or monthly payments - these can be artificially lowered by extending the number of weeks or months you'll end up paying for the vehicle. Instead, insist on negotiating the overall price, as well as the interest rate. To learn more about this and other financing tips - as well as what NOT to do when heading to the dealership - check out: Advice on Financing Your New Car,... Think You Can't Afford to Drive Your Dream Car? Consider Leasing instead of Buying. - Now that convertible season is here, you may find yourself dreaming once again of driving that hot little convertible-of-your-dreams down a curvy country road. But is it really just a dream, or could you actually afford to drive your ideal car? Leasing (instead of buying) lowers your monthly payments, putting a vehicle in your driveway that you would otherwise only admire from afar. Find out more about this and other pros of leasing with The... Special Ordering a Vehicle: Get the Car You Want, Or Your Money Back - Special ordering a vehicle should be no problem - unless the dealership has trouble fulfilling the order, which happens more often than you'd think. Perhaps the car is unavailable; or, if it does come in, it may not have all of the equipment options or qualities you were expecting. For example, maybe when your new Mini arrives, you see that it is white instead of the new shade of blue that you ordered. In this case, you could find yourself in ... Should You Buy a Used Car from a Car Rental Company? - Car rental companies will often sell off some of their older cars and replace them with newer models in order to keep customers impressed with the quality and safety of their vehicles. This makes car rental sales lots a possibility for buying used, if what you want is a basic car (no frills). But there are also several cons to choosing this kind of vehicle. For example, oftentimes car rental companies are too busy trying to keep their cars on ... Should You Trade In Your Old Vehicle, or Try to Sell it Privately? - When buying a new car, one of the many questions you'll have to ask is what to do with your old one. Most people like the idea of exchanging one car for another - it saves time and hassle. But is trading in really the best option? Find out the Pros and Cons of Trading In Your Vehicle Versus Selling it Privately, and be sure to get whatever it is your old car is worth.
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