China’s still a strange place for a lot of westerners. It’s a mixture of the orient and communism, as well as some counterfeit goods and we all would love to know exactly what goes on there. The Chinese auto area is one of interest, especially with the likelihood that Chinese manufacturers will soon be sold in Western countries. So, let’s [...]
With the frequent rise in petrol prices, drivers have been forced to rethink their fuel choices, especially as the gap between unleaded and premium petrol prices continues to widen. If advertisements are to be believed, premium fuel has certain advantages over regular petrol However, a closer examination reveals that most of these advantages are not absolute and are contingent on [...]
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With today’s unpredictable economy, acquiring new methods to save on gas are more important than ever. The oil and gas industry is big business. Here are some simple tips to help maximize your vehicle’s fuel economy rating. Easy Acceleration Heavy throttle kills fuel economy. Aside from an emergency, there is no need to accelerate like a race car driver. Use [...]
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A 4 year olds’ dream car (as expressed by him to his uncle) has actually been designed by BMW. His uncle posted on the auto enthusiast website Jalopnik asking if design-savvy members of the site could draw up Eli’s dream car. This dream car has 19 engines (Eli wanted Porsche Boxer engines, but they didn’t make it to the final [...]
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SUV crossovers have become popular in recent years as motorists seek out a vehicle with the driving performance of a car combined with the ability to haul a little more cargo. The BMW X3 is a compact luxury crossover that has several features that should appeal to upper end consumers. Debuting in 2003, the BMW X3 has received a few [...]
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The new version of the C63 AMG (called the Edition 507) is heading to the Geneva Motor Show with the reveal being planned for March 2013. Sales in the US market are slated to begin in the summer of 2013, and the car will be available as either a coupe or a sedan. Mercedes borrows the forged pistons from its [...]
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For the 50th anniversary of Lamborghini, the iconic carmaker has been pulling out all the stops. First there was a parade of five Aventadors – Lamborghini’s newest convertible — blasting down a Miami International Airport runway at 210 mph per hour (just 7 miles shy of the top speed of this convertible roadster). Speeds were tracked by the Miami-Dade police [...]
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In 2012, nearly 41 million used cars changed hands. This is a 4.4% increase over used car sales in 2011, according to CNW Research, an analyst firm that estimates private, fleet, commercial, and retail sales of used light-duty vehicles. The increase in sales of used cars is most likely attributable to the uncertain economy with its resulting tightened spending. Another [...]
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The Toyota Avalon has traditionally attracted an elderly clientele, due to its focus on quiet luxury and easy handling. Toyota says that the 2013 model is getting a major face-lift to go along with improved handling, in hopes of attracting younger buyers. Even with all the changes that Toyota has planned, the 2013 Toyota Avalon will not be a sports sedan. It [...]
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