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£2 Million for a Jaguar

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Are you willing to buy a Jaguar sports car for a price of Â£2 million? Or would you just rather spend your cash on restoring an old Jaguar by just purchasing some Jaguar 340 parts?

Well, if you are, then you most certainly are going to love learning about this piece of news. There is a Jaguar sports car that is ready for auction. And its price tag can has actually been considered to be the highest and even ... (Read All)

Supercharged Xkr On Its Way to Haunt Car Fancy

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Jaguar experiences new heights in its newest addition called 2007 XKR Coupe and Convertible. Said new model has made its debut at the 2006 London Motor Show on July 18 this year. So far, XKR is satisfying the automaker's expectations. Moreover, the car is accepted warmly by car aficionados.

"The new supercharged XKR captures perfectly the essence of what makes a Jaguar XK so special," says Bibie Boerio, Jaguar Cars managing director. "It is a perfect combination of refined Grand T... (Read All)

07 Number Plates Go on Sale

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

James Bond fans will have a lot of fun finding new number plate combinations, with some examples including AO07 FAN â surely the ultimate plate for any James Bond fan. Other interesting combinations include SH07 GUN and the rather raunch HO07 ERS. Meanwhile, CL07 HES, CL07 HED or LE07 ARD would be an ideal piece of marketing for anyone running a clothing business, and BR07 HER would make an excellent gift for a wonderful brother.

The new UK number plates system came into force in... (Read All)

1 More for Hyundai Sa's Accent Range

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Hyundai SA has added a three-door, 1.6-litre hatchback â the Sporty one - to its already established line-up of 2007 Accent models with a long array of features.

According to the South Korean car maker, the Sporty Hatchâs power train, chassis and suspension have been optimized towards "responsive, fuel-efficient performance, well-balanced handling and top-notch ride comfort" while sticking with the company's three-year or 100 000km warranty and augmenting a two-year or 45 000km... (Read All)

10 Benefits of Defensive Driving you Probably Didn't Know

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Defensive driving teaches safe driving techniques to drivers. At defensive driving classes students learn to overcome mistakes in driving techniques, learn to improve their driving skills; learn to make informed decisions and to anticipate situations while driving.

Defensive driving classes have been set up in every state by the government and police departments to make the world a safer place to live in. The need for speed can kill, it is important to teach driver discipline and ... (Read All)

10 Checks to be Done When Preparing a Car for a Road Trip

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Traveling on highways and small tree lined country roads in a car is exciting and an adventure for most city and town dwellers. But you must remember that once you exit major roads and settlements you may need to travel miles before you come across a gas station, house, or mechanic. So you must prepare your car old or new for a road trip.

Begin preparations for the trip by planning the journey. Get a road map and study the roads you will take, decide where you will spend the night... (Read All)

10 Great Tips for Buying Car Tires Online

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Cars need tires and it is best to buy new tires. The key is to get high quality car tires at low prices. The market online and offline is filled with a huge variety of tires. Choose tires with care and get a set of tires that are most suited to your car.

The first step in buying car tires is to follow recommendations made by the car manufacturer. Unless you are an auto mechanic or formula one car racer what the manufacturer recommends as suitable tires for the car are the best cho... (Read All)

10 reasons to buy a hybrid car

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Care for the environment? Want to save the planet? Then you must think in terms of fuel efficiency, non-polluting, and eco-friendly transport. The answer lies in purchasing and using a hybrid car. They not just make a statement that I care but are compact and fuel efficient.

Here are some insights that may just tempt you to buy a hybrid.... (Read All)

10 Reasons to Get a Carfax Report

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A CarFax report is affordable. For less than $50.00, consumers can learn everything that they need to know about a vehicle before agreeing to make a purchase and signing on the dotted line.

With a CarFax report, you will be able to confirm the automobile's VIN number, year, make and model. This is important in making sure that you are purchasing the automobile as it is being presented to you for sale.

With a CarFax report, you can find out if the automobile has e... (Read All)

10 Safety Tips When Riding An ATV

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

More and more these days, riders of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) are becoming injured or even killed when their ATV wrecks, enforcing the need for safe operating procedures. This is especially important for teenagers who are interested in riding ATVs and are less likely to practice safe conduct while operating the vehicles. Keep in mind that ATVs are just as dangerous as cars, motorcycles, trucks, or sport utility vehicles, so only operate them using the proper techniques and procedures. Many ... (Read All)

10 Tips On Buying A Used Car

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Buying a used car can either be a wise or a foolish move. Someone with no background or knowledge whatsoever on finding a good buy might just be duped into a bad deal and end up with somebody else's garbage. But for the knowledgeable buyer, a significant amount of money might be saved by settling with a second hand car.

Here are some tips to set you on the right track.... (Read All)

10 Ways to Lower your Car Insurance Payments

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Many people buy their own cars because it makes life easier. However, many also struggle with the costs that come with maintaining a car especially when it comes to making car insurance payments. Many car owners are continuously in search for better ways to lower their car insurance premiums. What most do is simply search for companies that provide cheap car insurance. However, what many do not know is that they can save so much more just by following a few simple tips.

For those w... (Read All)

10 Ways to Save Big on Auto Insurance

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Auto insurance can make a big hole in your pocket. Insurance premiums vary hugely between companies, agencies or agents, brokers, and of course the make of the car you own and your credit rating. To pay lower insurance you must:

Always maintain a good driving record. ... (Read All)

10 Worst Autos of the Year

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Earlier, The Truth About Cars (TTAC) conducted a survey having its faithful and candid readers as respondents. The survey is all about tracking the Ten Worst Automobile Today (TWAT) from all the vehicles available in the United States within this year. The polls and tallying are closed. Further, the winners are yet to be unraveled. The winners of the 2006 TTAC Ten Worst Automobile Today awards are the following:

On the tenth place is Chevrolet Aveo. The automaker claims that ... (Read All)

$100 Million Jt8d Parts and Repairs Oemro(tm) Agreement Signed by Aerothrust

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

AeroThrust signed a $100 million Global Service Partners (GSP) part replacement and repair agreement with Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. company. The five-year agreement states that Pratt & Whitney will provide JT8D turbine airfoil repairs as well as replacement parts for AeroThrust. Prior to this recent agreement, the two had an agreement for JT8D part repairs which expired in March. The new agreement, therefore, renews and extends the existing agreement.

According ... (Read All)

1,000 Bhp Exotic Cars - Three To Choose From

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100

If you love sheer power, and you want a car that produces 1,000 bhp, you now have three to choose from - and that is without going to the tuners like Ruf ofr Callaway, who will get this much power from engines that are currently in the 500- 700 bhp range. The tjree in the 1000 bhp club are the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, the Bristol Fighter T, and the Koenigsegg CCXR. Theoretically, these are all good for 250 mph in theory, but not in practice.

First on the scene was the Bugatti Veyron ... (Read All)

12 Usual Car Problems

Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Problems are inevitable especially to cars. Here are 12 car problems that are usually experienced by most car owners:

Worn brake parts - Brakes are very important. Yes they are. A brake is a device that is responsible for slowing or stopping the motion of your vehicle, and keeping it from starting to move again. The speed of your car largely depends on the brakes. And taking them for granted might lead to a danger. Never postpone the needed brake system service. In the case of you... (Read All)

12th Annual Urban Wheels Awards Named

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The end of the year is just around the corner and it is time to hand out awards to those who deserve them. In the auto industry, there are a lot of accolades being showered this season. And one of these is the 12th Annual Urban Wheels Awards which was created to recognize different personalities in the auto industry which has made their presence felt in the industry.

Recently, The Auto Channel reported that the nominees for the said award have been named. The awarding will be hel... (Read All)

13 Tips For Defensive Driving

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

I want to go over 13 simple tips that can help you become a better driver these tips should have been taught to you in drivers training but yet it still seems people don't use them.

Defensive driving tip number 1.The first thing you should do ever 3-7 days is check you tire pressure this will take you about 2-4 minutes. While checking the pressure you should look at your tread. If the tread is low this could cause many problems especially as higher speeds if your tread is low and y... (Read All)

15 Gas Saving Tips

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

In the recent years the oil prices has more than doubled. Because of political disputes, conflicts in oil-producing areas as well the rise in consumption, the crude oil prices, and thus the fuel prices, will not drop significantly in the next years. If drivers would know and follow some tips on economy driving, millions of dollars would be saved in fuel cost.

These tips do not require any additional equipment purchase and can be followed by anyone, no matter the type of vehicle yo... (Read All)

17 Goes 25 With Subaru

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Japanese automaker Subaru recently honored seventeen of its dealerships in the United States for their 25 years of marketing Subaru vehicles in the country. The celebration for the 25th anniversary of the seventeen dealerships was held at the Subaru National Business Conference in Las Vegas.

These dealerships are keys to the automakerâs expansion in the United States. With Asian automakers gaining momentum over American automakers in the country, Subaru is in a position to... (Read All)

180 MPH From An Ordinary Production Sedan

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100

If you would like a car that looks almost ordinary, but that is as fast as many supercars, buy the BMW M5. Yes, on the outside, this is an ordinary European sedan - but under the hood is a 500 bhp V-10 engine that you might imagine came from a sports-racing car! Will it do 180 mph? No, it could, but it won't because BMW uses a limiter to prevent you going faster than 155 mph on all its hot cars. Actually, BMW says it will do over 190 mph without the limiter in operation.

The BMW ... (Read All)

1-800-got-junk? and Isuzu Truck Partners to Test Biodiesel Fuel

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The largest junk removal company in Vancouver, British Columbia, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, partnered with Japanese commercial vehicle and heavy truck manufacturer Isuzu to test vehicles on the use of biodiesel. The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America recently announced that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will be the first fleet in the country to test biodiesel in its fleet.

The biodiesel test program will run for six months, after which, the two companies will study the effect of using biodiesel on 1-80... (Read All)

1948 Mercedes-benz A320 Cabriolet Sold for $350,000 at the 2007 Melbourne Auction

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100

In the news: Last March 12 at the Melbourne International Motor Show auction conducted by the Shannons, a unique 1948 Mercedes-Benz A320 two-door cabriolet that has never made production was sold for $350,000 in front of huge crowd consisting of around 1,500 people at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

Despite the limited lots available as compared to previous years, the Melbourne International Motor Auction was able to sell more than $2.7 million and obtain an outstanding clearance ... (Read All)

2 Millionth Pre-owned Toyota Sold

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Japanese automaker Toyota has been breaking records for a while now. It is set to become the largest automaker in the world by next year. On its way to being the largest company of its kind, Toyota has broken sales records and has celebrated milestone after milestone. Recently, the Japanese automaker celebrated yet another milestone as they have sold 2 million pre-owned Toyota vehicles in the United States since 1996.

The buyer of the 2 millionth Toyota Certified Used Vehicle is... (Read All)

2 Way Car Alarms: Wave Of The Future

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

2 way car are alarms bringing automobile protection systems into the future. A car alarm is now so much more than just a loud ringing noise when the vehicle is invaded. A 2 way car alarm is now able notify you remotely via pager when the alarm is activated. They also provid the ability to start and control the car from a distance. These special alarms can do nearly everything short of driving the car for you!

The technology, often utilizing FM radio waves, is not endorsed by ... (Read All)

20 Dangerous Vehicles to Avoid

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The prestigious Forbes magazine has enumerated the 20 dangerous vehicles to avoid. Automotive safety experts said that the best way to determine the safety and danger risks a vehicle imposes greatly depends on the way it is configured, particularly with regards to few important aspects like side impact protection, stability control and roll-over risk that when combined provide ultimate safety in vehicular accidents like crashes significantly.

Here are the Top 20 Vehicles you should... (Read All)

$20 Smoke Machine

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

I built it and it works. I went down to Wal-mart and bought a little 12vdc tire pump (cost 12 dollars). The tire pump had a little stow-away compartment on the front for the hose and cord. I removed lid and discarded. I used a die grinder to remove top of tire pump body right over top compartment. I cut the hose on the pump about 1 and 1/2 in. out of pump body. I drille... (Read All)

20 Ways your Car Hurts your Cash

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A car is but a very big investment. After the multi-thousand and even a million worth of car purchase, that sleek and sexy dream vehicle becomes our baby and sometimes, an obsession. We all invest much in our cars, and maintaining them is part of keeping a dream or wish that has been achieved. But some of us manage to outdo ourselves in this department â spending more than whatâs necessary on our cars.

From msn.com, hereâs a list of the 20 ways on how we spend too much on our... (Read All)

20 Years of Modern Concept Vehicles for Chrysler

Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Designing production vehicles is always a vital part of the operations of a car manufacturer. These designs are more often than not unveiled to the public in the form of concept vehicles. While most concept cars never made it to production, the impact that they have on the auto industry can be felt and seen.

One car manufacturer which prides itself for its concept vehicles is Chrysler and this company is currently celebrating its twenty years of creating modern concept vehicles... (Read All)