Those of us who have driving long enough will likely recall “the one which got away,” split window Chevrolet Corvette or Jaguar E-Type that we coulda-shoulda hung onto as today it is a hot ticket on collector car circuit. There are some models, which are more likely to become collectible as compared to others a couple decades from now.
Collecting cars is an expensive hobby. Here is a twist: Purchase a new car today, which will be worth a fortune as collectible years from now. Best of all, you don't have to break the bank to purchase a hot and value appreciating ride. Many consumers could be driving a future collector car right now, McKeel Hagerty, Chief Executive Officer at Hagerty, a specialty insurer of collector cars in US, and himself a respected collector car valuation expert. Each [...]
2011 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is the company’s first foray into North American all electric powered car market. It is a zero-emissions vehicle. Even when taking into account CO2 emissions at powerplants, which produce power needed to charge the car, it emits only 30 percent of CO2 of gasoline minicar. Strong acceleration is achieved through highly efficient and compact permanent magnet synchronous motor, which churns out high torque from low speed. Using onboard charger, it can be charged with 100V or 200V power source in the home. In addition, if quick-chargers currently being developed by power companies are used, it will be possible to charge the vehicle in short time. Based on “i” minicar’s rear-midship layout platform, the vehicle replaces traditional transmission, fuel tank and engine [...]
Ford revealed the 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car as a part of Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour. This model is a product of effort by the designers of Ford for bringing brand identity back to the sport. It reflects the currently revealed 2013 Ford Fusion production vehicle with fully redesigned fresh face and sleek silhouette. The Fusion Cup Car was engineered to be face of new era of stock car racing. Jamie Allison Director at Ford Racing stated that they needed Fusion to be the vehicle, which helped return stock car to NASCAR. It is for the 3rd time, the company simultaneously introduced NASCAR and production versions of new model.
The first was launched in the year 1968 with Ford Torino, while the second in 2006 when newly launched Ford Fusion appeared on the track and in [...]
What are the Most Significant Vehicles of the past four decades? Our choices will cover years 1966 to 99, after which will be taking another look at some of the Most Significant Vehicles we have already chosen for model years 2000 – 2006.
2006 Pontiac Solstice
With value oriented price, strong performance and gorgeous styling, the 2006 Pontiac Solstice is a very attractive package. However, those who are an enthusiast seeking the most driving thrills for your car-buying dollar, check out the MX-5 Miata before signing on dotted line. It offers gorgeous styling, grippy tires, plenty of legroom, strong brakes, low base price and agile handling.
The first thing people notice about the 2006 Pontiac Solstice is the shapely body. Hyrdroformed body panels provide it seductive compound curves [...]
Cars stimulate serious passion, almost all of it completely unreasonable. With quite a few horrible or unsafe cars being manufactured, it is difficult to separate the good from the best. This is where tech comes in. Hardly a shopper wants USB optional and CD player standard, and the best to hope for is USB standard along with glossy disc player that automobile manufacturing companies refuse to kill even as it approaches its 30th birthday.
Is standard or cheap Bluetooth and USB enough for separating two similar cars? Sure: MP3 players have been in the market around almost 15 years, the iPod 10 years. That is long enough for automobile manufacturing firms for spotting trends. What follows are the 5 cars, which made the best and most pioneering use of technology moving into 2012. Here are five [...]
An SUV (sport utility vehicle) is a general marketing term used for a vehicle identical to station wagon, but built on light truck platform. It is typically equipped with all-wheel drive for on or off road capability, and with some ability or pretension to be used as off-road vehicle. Not all all-wheel-drive vehicles are known as sport utility vehicle; there are some models, which include towing capacity of pickup truck with passenger-carrying space of large sedan or minivan. Since sport utility vehicles are regarded as light trucks and often share same platform with pickup trucks. They were regulated less strictly as compared to passenger vehicles under two laws in US, the Clean Air Act for emissions and the Energy Policy and the Conservation Act for fuel economy. Starting in 2004, the United [...]
Those who are in the market looking for an old classic car, you have plenty of options to locate top notch vintage cars. Auto trade magazines, internet and newspapers are some of the good options to search for antique Ford Model T's, classic Chevy Nova or Buick Road Masters muscle cars. However, to get the best selection of old cars for sale you should probably focus on using the web to find sites, which specialize in classic cars so you can focus your search and be in the company of car enthusiasts who know the ins and outs of purchasing and selling vintage cars.
The vintage cars are fundamentally the vehicles designed and developed between 1919 and 1930, which is the vintage era. These cars are still offered in the market today. The main reason why they still exist is because of their [...]
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Unique styling; sporty performance; available safety and technology oriented features; prestigious cabin.
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Firm ride; modest back passenger and cargo room; expensive and restrictive options packages.
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2012 Infiniti FX is a stylish Supernatural Cheetah designed sport utility vehicle with strong emphasis on sport. Technology, design and performance drive the all new FX to forefront of luxury sport utility vehicles. It remains largely unchanged for 2012, but gets redesigned front fascia and grille, redesigned standard features and upgraded gauge illumination. There is also FX35 Limited Edition variant based on four-wheel drive FX35. Every sight, every surface is a reward. The cabin inside is engineered for creating a sense of personal space while offered quilted leather [...]
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2012 Chevrolet Orlando is a five-door compact multi purpose vehicle with seven passenger seating capacity, and is designed and engineered by General Motors Korea under Chevy division for worldwide markets. Initially it was launched as concept car at 2008 Paris Auto Show and in the year 2009, at it extended product review, General Motors previewed the production spec Orlando and confirmed the production. Like all Chevy models currently introduced to the market segments, the Orlando doesn’t follow convention. Its design is part crossover and part multi purpose vehicle that breaks the rules of historically conservative class. The all new compact multi purpose vehicle of the company brings boastfulness to the class by providing bolder look, thanks to its crossover inspired silhouette [...]
Faithful to small, yet wicked saying coined for the cars of Karl Abarth in the year 1960, the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth comes to America with racing traditions, which have made it success on the racetracks and roadways of Europe – aggressive and purposeful styling, world class precision and performance, limited production volume and high power to weight ratio. Mr. Olivier Francois, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Fiat Marque at Chrysler Group LLC said that introducing the all-new Abarth to America allows the company to reach out to driving enthusiasts seeking Italian performance at attainable price. The Fiat 500 Abarth brings to life a revolutionary racing heritage and becomes an Italian high performance vehicle for everyday commuting, with its purpose-built design and track tuned lightweight [...]
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The revolutionary Toyota Land Cruiser currently celebrated its 60th anniversary since its introduction in Japan and has remained constant in United States model line-up of Toyota for over 5 decades. The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser has evolved over time from standard from standard all wheel drive utility vehicle in its early years to luxury sport utility vehicle with eight-passenger seating capacity marketed in 188 nations. For 2013, the Land Cruiser gets interior and exterior styling enhancements. Besides these, it will now be equipped with standard features such as new driving performance features along with plethora of important convenience and safety features. Amongst many popular equipments, which were initially offered as optional features, are now available as standard, including [...]
Selecting a diesel or hybrid car can often result in large fuel savings. Many of these cars are pricey as compared to gasoline model equivalents and the price premium can take several years to earn back at the pump. As such, it can be helpful to consider the green vehicle’s break-even period while evaluating choices. The break-even period is an amount of time it takes for the car’s fuel savings for offsetting its premium. These 10 diesel and hybrid cars provide the shortest break-even periods than other gasoline model equivalents. Besides break-even period, we have listed gasoline model with which each diesel or hybrid is compared.
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel
Compared to: 2011 Mercedes Benz GL-Class
Price premium: $961
Fuel savings: $694
Break-even period: 1.4 years
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Coupe For Less Than $25,000:
2011 Mini Cooper
With German engineering and British character, the 2011 Mini Cooper is a solid choice for small cabriolet or coupe, providing sharp handling, highly customizable, stellar fuel economy, pioneering cabriolet roof, excellent all-around performance in JCW and S variants and endearing retro styling. The Cooper offers the driving enthusiast with combination of engineering, untraditional attitude and fun to drive performance. The suspension in Cooper gets rear and front anti-sway bars as standard equipment, while MacPherson strut suspension helps provide incredibly tight front wheel drive handling. All Mini Cooper models come with multi link rear suspension, which helps keep your wheels at their optimal angle to [...]
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2013 Infiniti JX will shake up the status quo when the pioneering seven-passenger luxury crossover sport utility vehicle joins the company’s lineup in spring 2012. It is an upcoming midsize luxury crossover SUV that offers comfortable seating capacity for seven passengers and will be launched by Nissan, Japanese automobile manufacturer’s division called Infiniti. The concept version will be introduced at 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance show with production version scheduled at 2011 Los Angeles Motor Show. It will be marketed in Spring 2012 as 2013 model and is underpinned by elongated Nissan Murano platform. At Infiniti, design elevates each curve, each line into breathtaking experience. The bold curves of signature Infiniti grille make every entrance truly unforgettable, [...]
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