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What’s With The 2008 Chevy Tahoe LT? 2008-02-27 18:47:35 What do we know about the 2008 ChevyTahoe
LT? Well, it is a fact that it is a fullsize SUV and it is also one of the youngest in this class. And with that, we sure can expect that it would be coming with quite a number of remarkable features that when combined would give something wonderful for the vehicle -- and maybe even give this fullsize SUV a better performance compared to the Chevy Blazer, yet another one of its siblings in the Chevrolet range.
Power is one of the things that come with the 2008 Chevy Tahoe LT. Under its hood, you would find a 5.3 liter V8 engine which is capable of producing 320 horsepower. That is mated to a four speed transmission. However, experts who have tried out the vehicle seem to be dissatisfied with this combination. In Motor Trend, Mark Williams, an ed
ACEEE: Four Mercedes-Benz Are Meanest Vehicles 2008-02-27 02:11:50
I wonder what was Mercedes
Benz'
reaction upon having four of its car models in the limelight, not as the coolest,
cheapest or the greenest but, of all labels, the MEANEST. Whew!
Strong accusation, isn’t it?
The Mercedes Benz (MB) GL320 CDI, along with
the MB R320 CDI, MB ML320 CDI and the MB G55 AMG were noted by the American
Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as four out of 12 meanest vehicles or vehicles
with the most terrible green scores.Setting water pump
quality aside, these cars got along well with Volkswagen Touareg, Bugatti Veyron,
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lamborghini Murcielago
better known as the Murcielago Roadster, the Hummer, GMC Yukon, Bentley Azure and the
Bentley Arnage.
According to an auto
journalist, vehicles must meet the 35 miles per gal Read more:Vehicles
The All-New Honda Fit -- Small But Big 2008-02-22 04:13:31 It’s in the package. The all-new Honda
Fit, has it all-spacious versatile
interior, standard features, fuel-efficiency and affordability. As Honda US Vice President tags it, “The
all-new Honda will reconfirm that small can in fact be big.”
The Honda Fit, a prototype of
the Honda Pilot, will be launched in the upcoming New York International Auto
Show (NYIAS). Wanna have a preview? C’mon!
Check this out!
Automobiles.honda.com guarantees
everyone the following Honda Fit's state-of-the-art qualities.First, it is quick on the draw
with enticing exterior and smart interior.
Second, it is user-friendly, featuring a flat cabin floor and available
with manual or automatic transmission. For sure, it also has a reliable thermostat. Finally, it bears Honda’s official t Read more:Small
, New Honda
Three Gs 2008-01-26 00:24:22 Visionary on many
levels. That was how Ron Cogan, editor
and publisher of the Green Car Journal and editor of Green Car.com, sees the
first ever Green Car Vision awardee Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell. At a press conference at the Washington Auto
Show, the said award was given to the vehicle that best envisions the road
ahead.
"Zero-emission
vehicles destined for our highways in the years ahead will take many forms,
from small car platforms to large.
Powering a popular crossover model with a future fuel such as hydrogen,
and doing so seamlessly with an efficient powerplant that creates no carbon
dioxide greenhouse gases, is exemplary and Chevrolet should be commended for
this," Cogan said.
The Equinox Fuel
Cell was chosen among four other nominees including the BMW Hydrog Read more:Three
Lincoln Delivers The Great stuff In 2008 2008-01-23 18:35:03 In the electrifying world of automobiles, the rise of several great new concept cars carries on each year to amaze the whole planet. The year 2007 brought in several hot and stunning production vehicles with sophisticated performance pulleys and concept cars that definitely contributed several exquisite highlights in the history of the automotive industry. This year, the surfacing of the new breed of great vehicles has already begun. 2008 started out with the world-renowned North America International Auto Show that took place in Detroit. This event generated great amazement all throughout the world with the unveiling of the hottest cars and exceptional vehicle technologies.One of the world’s greatest auto makers, Lincoln
, has brought in their share of what they have as masterpiece for 2 Read more:Great
, stuff
How Batteries Go Bad 2008-01-11 20:08:58 Have you ever wondered how batteries go bad? Of course, you are not expecting your battery to really last a lifetime, but are you not curious what happens inside the battery and how it wears itself down?Well, if you are, read on as I share with you what I know about batteries. For starters, the automotive battery is composed of plates and sulfuric acid. Current is produced in the battery when the sulfuric acid comes into contact with the plate. The cell plates contain lead and it is what the sulfuric acid reacts with.When a battery starts to discharge, it is the time when sulfates get stuck to the plate. If that happens, the lead in the plates will no longer have a clear connection with fresh sulfuric acid. The sulfates are only taken off the plates when the alternator in your vehicle
Electric Car Company Of The Year Goes To… 2008-01-04 19:47:30 After celebrating the dawn of a brand new year, Miles Electric
Vehicles can have their post-celebration! The group just won the “Electric Car Company of the Year” title from GoodCleanTech - a 2007 Weblog Awards Finalist and an environment-friendly blog. The award was given last December 30, 2007.
“In a brand new field of EV market entrants, one company continues to stand out and truly deserves to be called electric car company of the year,” wrote GoodCleanTech on its site. “Miles Automotive… will undoubtedly break through the clutter by spearheading environmentally friendly, affordable personal transportation.”
According to my source, Miles Electric Vehicles struggled last year as a privately apprehended group. Just a small number of MILES’ 2007 highlights were the enhancem
Honda heading to Auto Expo with the ‘Jazz’ Concept 2007-12-29 01:09:05 Honda
Motor Co., the maker of premium Acura Integra control arm or high-quality engines, is heading to the 9th Auto Expo in India on January 10 to 17, 2008. The Japanese auto maker will showcase its car ‘Jazz’ Concept
at the forthcoming event.Holding on with environment as a theme, the company will also showcase its globally best selling hybrids – the Civic Hybrid and the fuel cell FCX.According to Honda Siel Cars India Senior General Manager Marketing Jnaneswar Sen, “Our theme for the auto expo would be based on environment-friendly products. We would also showcase our Formula 1 racing car. Both the hybrids and F1 cars require quite advanced technologies and we would be showcasing our leadership in technology during the auto expo.”Honda will present its small car Jazz concept a
Luxurious And Sexiest Cars 2007-12-28 18:20:53 Forbes.com reveals the Top Ten Sexiest And Luxurious
Cars on their website. The staff and writers of the Forbes.com found it really hard to come up with this list of the luxurious sexy cars. This is why we thank them for lending us the complete list of the cars. Here it is:
Sexiest Car For Hip-Hop Moguls:
Rolls-Royce Phantom sedanBase Price: $333,000 (estimated)
According to Forbes, “Attitude, class, enough rear-seat room to house a small hot tub and a sticker price that makes the car unattainable to almost everyone--the Rolls-Royce Phantom has all of the above, which explains its following among status-conscious rappers.”
Sexiest Car For Hollywood Agents:
Lexus LS Hybrid sedanBase Price: Not Yet Available
Forbes also said, “This soon-to-be-released Lexus hybrid - a versi
Honda’s Car Navigation System uses PC card to update Map Info 2007-12-28 02:00:12 Honda
Motor Co. Ltd., a Japanese automobile maker, demonstrated the process of wirelessly updating map information through the use of mobile-phone networks in conjunction with the announcement of a new model of its Inspire series. The use of the networks is actually one of the services of “Inter-Navi Premium Club”, a communications service for automobiles.The map information is being updated through changing only “differential data”, which is the difference between the original and the latest map information. This is the second time the system is adopted. The first was for a Fit model released in October 2007.In the demonstration, Honda used a differential data that are about the road section between No 4 Shinjuku line and No 5 Ikebukuro line of the central belt line of the expres Read more:Navigation
, System
Most Stolen Car: Honda Civic 2007-12-25 23:45:42 For the third consecutive year, the HondaCivic
tops the list of the most frequently stolen cars. According to a list compiled by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the Civic once again leads the set of most popular vehicles for car thieves. In fact, the first two places have been occupied by 1999 and 2000 Honda Civic
SiR 2-door.Following the Honda Civic was the 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX/WRX STi 4-door. It is also the top one on the highest theft claims costs list.Richard Dubin of the Insurance Bureau of Canada said that the vehicles are highly popular with auto thieves due to lack of approved electronic immobilizer. An electronic immobilizer is a popular anti-theft technology that requires a special key or small electronic device to start a vehicle’s engine.Dubin said, “You’ve got cars
ABS for Safe Winter Driving 2007-12-20 02:24:50 Winter is here. That means we may now find ourselves worrying about slippery roads, icy patches, and the risk of rear-end collisions.So, what can we do to lower down the threat? Well, a good help will be the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). But first, all drivers should take consideration in understanding their ABS. That is to know what to do when they start to slide. Your owner’s manual will aid you to have the knowledge.Your owner’s manual can provide you the opportunity to ensure you have ABS and to be aware of how it works in your car.Then, check out the following information below for further assistance (courtesy of autos.canada.com):Basic idea – To understand anti-lock brakes, you must understand first why they are needed. Basically, a locked, non-moving wheel will skid much fas Read more:Driving
Honda to flaunt a Prototype Pilot at 2008 NAIAS 2007-12-19 02:36:52 Honda
Motor Co. Ltd., the maker of quality Acura CL car cover and the second largest seller of automobiles in Japan, is about to unveil a prototype of its next-generation Pilot
at the January 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.The prototype will bear the design features of the more boldly-styled, next-generation Pilot. It will also emphasize authentic SUV styling along with clever interior packaging and advance technologies for safety, fuel efficiency and convenience.The existing Pilot offers versatile eight-passenger seating and all-weather, medium0duty off-road capabilities. Its refined handling and ride comfort brought the Pilot to earn a distinctive reputation in the midsize SUV class.Due to its top-of-the-line quality, the Honda Pilot, in fact, earned Car Read more:Prototype
Volkswagen to produce Direct-Shift Gearbox in China 2007-12-17 20:22:44 Volkswagen
AG, the world’s fourth largest automobile manufacturer, is expected to locally produce
its most advanced gearbox – DSG (direct-shift gearbox) in China
’s northeastern city of Dalian by next year.Based from a report published in Western China City Daily, a local newspaper, the gearbox will be equipped on the future version of Volkswagen 2.o TSI and Tiguan vehicles.Currently, the DSG is available to many Volkswagen models, including Audi TT and Audi A3, along with the Golf GTI that comes with quality Volkswagen Golf distributor rotor.According to the German company, Volkswagen Group’s GSG is designed to combine the ease of an automatic car with the efficiency and flexibility of a manual.Unlike conventional gearbox that works with one clutch, the DSG transmission gets two. Read more:Direct
, Shift
The Best of Volvo’s Safety Offers 2007-12-13 23:21:10 Volvo, a Swedish automobile maker, has been known in providing top safety features in each of its vehicles. In fact, it has even used the Ultra High Strength Steel to the all new C70 to provide side and rear energy absorption protection. The vehicle is also provided with the world’s first side impact air bag from convertibles. There are also standard pop-up roll bars.Separately, the Volvo S80 gets a protective safety in the form of a network of exterior and interior systems that work together in reducing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a collision. The exterior systems are responsible in distributing and absorbing incoming collision forces, keeping the passenger space as intact as possible. The body has been structured in the form of a box-section using varying grades of ste Read more:Safety
, Offers
New Test Courses at Mine Proving Ground: Complete! 2007-12-13 19:22:50 Mazda concluded the new test courses successfully in Mine City! Mazda Motor Corporation held a ceremony to highlight the development of its Mine Proving
Ground in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in western Japan yesterday. According to The Auto Channel, Mine Proving Ground has a spin out pad to evaluate vehicles’ capability to turn sharply at soaring speed with the aid of a ‘free flat course’ to assess high-speed slalom maneuvering performance and handling. There is also a rib belt shaking zigzag track to further evaluate high-speed vehicle handling.Mazda’s Seita Kanai addressed the attendees: “By completing these enhancements to the Mine Proving Ground we are now able to conduct more comprehensive testing to further improve the performance and safety levels of our vehicles. I a
Honda Element crowned the 2007 DogCar of the Year 2007-12-12 00:04:20 DogCars.com, the car-buying destination for dog-lovers, has recently revealed its chosen winner for the first-ever DogCar of the Year Award. The HondaElement
, from the maker of premium Acura Integra knock sensor, was proclaimed the 2007 DogCar of the Year. DogCars.com also granted the Suzuki Forenza wagon with high honors – making it the Best DogCarsValue among 2007 models. DogCars.com also noted four vehicles to watch for 2008, namely: the all-new Scion xB, Volvo XC70, Dodge Brand Caravan and Buick Enclave. DogCars.com also marked the 2008 Ford Escape hybrid as the vehicle worth a test drive for all dog-lovers who seek for smoother ride.According to “Good Morning America” veterinarian Dr. Marly Becker, the New York Times best-selling author and co-author with Spadafori of the new
The new capabilities of Honda’s ASIMO 2007-12-11 01:50:20 Let's not talk about Acura Integra exhaust or any type of auto parts today. Let's talk about the ASIMO -- the humanoid robot created by Honda
Motor Company, the second largest Japanese motorcycle and automobile maker.Here are the key technologies, as featured in pocket-lint.co.uk:A new system that enables multiple ASIMO humanoid robots to share tasks and work together to provide uninterrupted service to people. For example, if one ASIMO is recharging, other ASIMO robots can step in and perform the assigned tasks insteadA newly added function enabling ASIMO to automatically charge its battery, when requiredAn intelligence technology that enables ASIMO to avoid obstructions by choosing between stepping back and yielding the right-of-way or continuing to walk based on the predicted movement o
Honda Civic reached a Million Units in Swindon plant 2007-12-10 16:24:13 Honda
Motor Corp., the Japanese maker of quality Acura Integra ball joint, has recently reached a million units of Honda Civic
produced in its UK manufacturing facility in Swindon.The UK factory started producing the Honda Civic
since 1994. For the first year, it was able to assemble 6,652 units. This year, 128,792 units have been scheduled for production. Currently, it is producing Civic three-door and five-door hatchback models, together with the latest-generation Honda CR-V all-terraine. The vehicles are distributed on UK market and on about 60 countries, including South Africa (SA). The millionth Honda Civic, which is a three-door Type R in Milano Red, however, will not be for SA shores, but for a British buyer.In 1972, the original Civic was introduced. Since then, the sales of the c
Dodge Recall 2007-12-07 19:30:38 Positive news for Chrysler regarding Dodge
is that thousands of car enthusiasts are lining up to order the revived Challenger SRT8. There have been reports that some are even paying $20,000 over the sticker price just to be one of the lucky few who will own the first units of the 2008 Dodge SRT8, the iconic muscle car from the 70s.
But not everything is going right for Dodge. That's because, the automaker recently found a glitch on thousands of Dodge trucks and vans' powertrain. As a result, the automaker has issued a huge recall of about 600,000 units. According to the automaker, the glitch is that vehicles can shift out of park even without the key on the ignition switch. That means if you forgot to use your parking brakes in a not-so-level ground, your vehicle might just roll away
Ford Leading in Lifelike Child Dummy Research 2008-05-24 00:36:14
The bond between Ford Motor Company and the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) will kick off this fall on a global research of a further
realistic model abdominal insert for pediatric crash dummies. Pediatric crash
dummies with the more lifelike abdomen will help in studying the hazards of severe
injury to children during car crashes. According to various independent
researches, children a Read more:Leading
, Dummy
, Research
Keep It Coming For Volkswagen 2008-05-29 21:58:38
This year, Volkswagen
has proven the world a lot of times how
great they are. Lining up with their awards received for 2008 is the best-full
line corporation!
Yesterday, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that they
have been proclaimed as the best-full line corporation by Strategic Vision for
three straight years. Strategic Vision has named Volkswagen's best selling U.S. nameplate
as we
$3,500 Hyundai Small Car In China By 2011 2008-06-02 21:50:10 The rising Shanghai, Korean
auto giant Hyundai
Motor is setting up to start on a small car in China
and India by 2011 with a price tag of
$3,500. Hyundai’s plans is said to be the best answer to meet the rising demands
for small cars in the two fast-growing large markets and other areas all over
the world.
"We do not have immediate plans to fight with Nano, but
are planning a new small Read more:Small
The Ford Focus RS Will Return 2008-06-12 22:06:33 Ford
RS is back! It’s official, and today the all-new Focus
RS is all set to
put the track on fire! An early prototype of the best ever Focus road
car so far is now experiencing performance and durability testing at
the exigent Nürburgring Circuit in Germany, in preparation for its
global launch in 2009 which is now the most anticipated occurrence in
the automotive industry. The
princip Read more:Return
, Will Return
Less Stress And Safe 2008-06-17 21:52:39 TomTom Inc. announces today that latest resultss from leading US research institute Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and Dutch research institute TNO confirm the helpful influence of portable navigation devices on driving and traffic safety. According to the Auto Channel, significant discoveries from the research revealed that drivers using a portable navigation device experience less stress
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