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Jumat, 14 November 2008
Car Preview Models for 2009
As automakers search for the next big thing, the 2009 model year is seeing a number of brands giving new niche markets a try. Volkswagen has a new minivan named the Routan, and Hyundai has introduced a value-oriented luxury sedan dubbed Genesis. Nissan's pumped-up GT-R takes aim at other sports cars, and a hybrid version of the Cadillac Escalade SUV is also new. To get more information on these models and all the other new and redesigned cars for 2009, check out the list on http://results.myhpf.co.uk/framedresults.asp?Keyword=cars
Kamis, 13 November 2008
2010 Ford Mustang GT Striptease!
2008 Los Angeles Auto Show Tease: 2010 Ford Mustang GT
Those PR guys at Ford are ruthless! Ford is trying to build anticipation for the debut of the 2010 Ford Mustang GT at the 2008 Los Angeles auto show by releasing one ambiguous teaser photo a week. Frustration might be a better word than anticipation, but something is better than nothing, and in this case it's closer to nothing. Very little is known about the upcoming 2010 Ford Mustang GT, just what can be divined from the shadowy images and pried from the tight-lipped guys at Ford. But we can always speculate...
Those PR guys at Ford are ruthless! Ford is trying to build anticipation for the debut of the 2010 Ford Mustang GT at the 2008 Los Angeles auto show by releasing one ambiguous teaser photo a week. Frustration might be a better word than anticipation, but something is better than nothing, and in this case it's closer to nothing. Very little is known about the upcoming 2010 Ford Mustang GT, just what can be divined from the shadowy images and pried from the tight-lipped guys at Ford. But we can always speculate...
Selasa, 04 November 2008
The top 10 cars that Americans hate
The top 10 cars that Americans hate
By Jacqueline Mitchell
updated 12:28 p.m. ET Nov. 2, 2008
Times are so difficult for the auto industry that even Toyota and Honda have now experienced the kinds of double-digit sales dips that have been plaguing American auto giants General Motors and Ford all year. Sales for the entire industry were down 26.6 percent collectively in September as consumers grew skittish about making big-ticket purchases.
In good economic times and bad alike, however, there are some vehicles that American consumers seem to abhor outright. And they're not just the big, gas-guzzling SUVs that are currently out of favor. It turns out, the cars American consumers hate the most come in many different shapes and sizes, and they're disliked for a wide array of reasons.
"Buyers make the same choices and buy the safe brand," says Jessica Caldwell, manager of pricing and industry analysis at Edmunds.com, an automotive consumer information Web site. "They are not thinking outside the box and buying something that may stand out as an odd purchase."
By Jacqueline Mitchell
updated 12:28 p.m. ET Nov. 2, 2008
Times are so difficult for the auto industry that even Toyota and Honda have now experienced the kinds of double-digit sales dips that have been plaguing American auto giants General Motors and Ford all year. Sales for the entire industry were down 26.6 percent collectively in September as consumers grew skittish about making big-ticket purchases.
In good economic times and bad alike, however, there are some vehicles that American consumers seem to abhor outright. And they're not just the big, gas-guzzling SUVs that are currently out of favor. It turns out, the cars American consumers hate the most come in many different shapes and sizes, and they're disliked for a wide array of reasons.
"Buyers make the same choices and buy the safe brand," says Jessica Caldwell, manager of pricing and industry analysis at Edmunds.com, an automotive consumer information Web site. "They are not thinking outside the box and buying something that may stand out as an odd purchase."
Minggu, 02 November 2008
Financing Tips
You should now be ready to go out and get a great financing deal. Just remember these important tips:
* The best strategy for finding a car loan is to shop around. Check out what deals are offered in the marketplace (rebates, low financing, etc.) before you decide to buy a specific car.
* Find out your credit score and, if necessary, correct errors at the credit bureaus.
* Compare interest rates at banks and credit unions, and ask about fees and early payoff calculations. When you've found the best outside loan, apply and get preapproved. Then visit the car dealer with a check in hand to cover the purchase price of the car, plus any sales tax and registration fees.
* Don't be afraid to investigate dealer financing and automakers' captive finance companies to see if they're offering lower interest rate incentives. But whatever you do, says Susan Tiffany of the Credit Union National Association, "don't buy a car just because somebody's offering a deal on it. Make sure you like the car."
* Be careful in the financing and insurance, or F&I, office at the dealership. Don't be afraid to turn down last-minute add-ons like extended warranties. Understand all the details of the contract before you sign. Don't rush through the process.
* If you realize after the fact that you've gotten a bad financing deal, remember that you can always refinance. But if you do, refinance only the remainder of your term, and not its full original length.
By Eric Evarts, Cars.com;
Posted on 12/20/04
* The best strategy for finding a car loan is to shop around. Check out what deals are offered in the marketplace (rebates, low financing, etc.) before you decide to buy a specific car.
* Find out your credit score and, if necessary, correct errors at the credit bureaus.
* Compare interest rates at banks and credit unions, and ask about fees and early payoff calculations. When you've found the best outside loan, apply and get preapproved. Then visit the car dealer with a check in hand to cover the purchase price of the car, plus any sales tax and registration fees.
* Don't be afraid to investigate dealer financing and automakers' captive finance companies to see if they're offering lower interest rate incentives. But whatever you do, says Susan Tiffany of the Credit Union National Association, "don't buy a car just because somebody's offering a deal on it. Make sure you like the car."
* Be careful in the financing and insurance, or F&I, office at the dealership. Don't be afraid to turn down last-minute add-ons like extended warranties. Understand all the details of the contract before you sign. Don't rush through the process.
* If you realize after the fact that you've gotten a bad financing deal, remember that you can always refinance. But if you do, refinance only the remainder of your term, and not its full original length.
By Eric Evarts, Cars.com;
Posted on 12/20/04
Kamis, 30 Oktober 2008
Review of 2008 BMW X3-Series Styling
STYLING
The 2008 BMW X3 is BMW’s compact crossover. Derived from the 3-Series lineup, it’s a four-door with a wagon back, a taller ride height, and all-wheel drive. It’s built in South Carolina, and it takes on the likes of the Acura RDX and the Land Rover LR2 as BMW’s entry-level off-roader.
Edmunds says the X3 has an “athletic personality” and notes “this crossover sport-ute shares its platform DNA with BMW's perpetually praised compact sport sedan.” Cars.com notes “the styling clearly says BMW, but it's the multi-paneled look of earlier models and it's beginning to show its age.” They add that the X3 is slightly shorter than its prime competition, the Acura RDX. Motor Trend refers to the “freshened visual athleticism” that came with a redesign in the 2007 model year; for 2008, there are only a few minor changes. Last year also brought a "new front bumper that frames a new, slightly larger twin-kidney grille," according to MyRide.com, and the grille now has “chrome vertical slats" to match the "chrome strip along the base of the side windows" and new LED taillights, according to Autoblog. Still, compared to brand-new entries from Acura and the coming Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK, the BMW X3 is “aging,” Cars.com suggests.
Inside, "the cabin of the X3 is well thought out and beautifully executed," says Edmunds, adding “function takes priority over opulence.” MSN Autos calls it “quiet, airy and upscale.” This BMW 2008 model "masks its compact dimensions well," says Cars.com, especially due to the telescoping steering wheel and power adjustment driver's seat. "Dark ash wood trim is now standard," but you can also get gray poplar or light natural poplar at no extra cost on the BMW X3, according to MyRide.com. The new "three-spoke steering wheel" and "the new look around the gauge cluster with the instrument hood integrated into the dash" are noteworthy style choices on the BMW X3.
Conclusion
The 2008 BMW X3 bears all the hallmarks of BMW styling, but it’s beginning to show its age.
more review please visit http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_x3-series_2008
The 2008 BMW X3 is BMW’s compact crossover. Derived from the 3-Series lineup, it’s a four-door with a wagon back, a taller ride height, and all-wheel drive. It’s built in South Carolina, and it takes on the likes of the Acura RDX and the Land Rover LR2 as BMW’s entry-level off-roader.
Edmunds says the X3 has an “athletic personality” and notes “this crossover sport-ute shares its platform DNA with BMW's perpetually praised compact sport sedan.” Cars.com notes “the styling clearly says BMW, but it's the multi-paneled look of earlier models and it's beginning to show its age.” They add that the X3 is slightly shorter than its prime competition, the Acura RDX. Motor Trend refers to the “freshened visual athleticism” that came with a redesign in the 2007 model year; for 2008, there are only a few minor changes. Last year also brought a "new front bumper that frames a new, slightly larger twin-kidney grille," according to MyRide.com, and the grille now has “chrome vertical slats" to match the "chrome strip along the base of the side windows" and new LED taillights, according to Autoblog. Still, compared to brand-new entries from Acura and the coming Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK, the BMW X3 is “aging,” Cars.com suggests.
Inside, "the cabin of the X3 is well thought out and beautifully executed," says Edmunds, adding “function takes priority over opulence.” MSN Autos calls it “quiet, airy and upscale.” This BMW 2008 model "masks its compact dimensions well," says Cars.com, especially due to the telescoping steering wheel and power adjustment driver's seat. "Dark ash wood trim is now standard," but you can also get gray poplar or light natural poplar at no extra cost on the BMW X3, according to MyRide.com. The new "three-spoke steering wheel" and "the new look around the gauge cluster with the instrument hood integrated into the dash" are noteworthy style choices on the BMW X3.
Conclusion
The 2008 BMW X3 bears all the hallmarks of BMW styling, but it’s beginning to show its age.
more review please visit http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/bmw_x3-series_2008
Rabu, 29 Oktober 2008
CAR
Dictionary:car
1. An automobile.
2. A vehicle, such as a streetcar, that runs on rails: a railroad car.
3. A boxlike enclosure for passengers and freight on a conveyance: an elevator car.
4. The part of a balloon or airship that carries people and cargo.
5. Archaic. A chariot, carriage, or cart.
Word Tutor: car
IN BRIEF: A motor vehicle with four wheels; A wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad.
Car(s) may refer to:
Transportation
* Automobile
* Chariot, carriage, or cart (archaic)
* Canadian Aviation Regulations
* Elevator car
* Gyrocar
* Railroad car
* Tram car
Other
* Car (Carians) or Kar, the legendary ancestor of the Carians (Herodotus, 1.171)
* Car (genus), an Australian weevil
* CAR and CDR, linked list operations in some computer programming languages
* Car language
* Carina (constellation), standard astronomical abbreviation Car
* "Cars" (song), a hit song by Gary Numan
* Cars (film), of 2006
* Cars (video game), a video game based on the 2006 film
* The Cars, a musical group
* Central African Republic
* Avis Budget Group (NYSE symbol CAR)
* Tsar, sometimes transcribed car
* "Car", a song by Built to Spill from their 1994 album There's Nothing Wrong with Love
* "The Car", a 1996 single by Jeff Carson
* Central Apparatus Room or Central Machine Room are rooms found at broadcast facilities. These rooms contain broadcast and broadcast IT mission critical gear necessary to broadcast and television operations.
See also
* CAR
* CARS
* Carr
Translations: Translations for: Car
Dansk (Danish)
n. - bil, vogn, gondol, kabine
idioms:
* car boot sale garagesalg, loppemarked
* car park parkeringsplads
* car pool samkørsel
* car port carport, overdækket parkeringsplads
Nederlands (Dutch)
auto, wagen, wagon, rijtuig, gondel, liftkooi
Français (French)
n. - (Aut) voiture, (Rail) wagon, voiture, voiture (restaurant), (US) tramway, cabine (d'un ascenseur), nacelle (d'une montgolfière)
idioms:
* car boot sale (GB) brocante (d'objets apportés dans le coffre de sa voiture)
* car park parking
* car pool trajets quotidiens avec une seule voiture entre parents, collègues, etc
* car port auvent pour voitures
Deutsch (German)
n. - Auto, Wagen, Waggon, (Lift) Fahrkabine, Gondel
idioms:
* car boot sale Flohmarkt
* car park Parkplatz
* car pool Fahrgemeinschaft, Fahrzeugpark
* car port Einstellplatz
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - επιβατικό αυτοκίνητο, (σιδηροδρομικό) βαγόνι, θαλαμίσκος ανελκυστήρα
attrib. - αυτοκινητιστικός
idioms:
* car boot sale (ανεπίσημη) πώληση από το πορτ μπαγκάζ αυτοκινήτου
* car park υπαίθριος σταθμός αυτοκινήτων, πάρκινγκ
* car pool μοίρασμα διαδρομών
* car port στέγαστρο (στάθμευσης) αυτοκινήτου
Italiano (Italian)
macchina, autovettura, carrozza, vagone, vettura
idioms:
* car boot sale mercatino dell'usato
* car park parcheggio
* car pool uso alternato di una sola macchina
* car port tettoia
Português (Portuguese)
n. - carro (m), veículo (m), vagão (m), carruagem (f)
idioms:
* car boot sale vendas feitas dentro de carros
* car park estacionamento (m)
* car pool sistema (m) de compartilhamento de um carro por um grupo de pessoas
* car port abrigo (m) para carros
Русский (Russian)
автомобиль, вагон
idioms:
* car boot sale торговля на барахолке
* car park автостоянка
* car pool совместно друг друга брать в машине
* car port навес для автомобиля
Español (Spanish)
n. - coche, automóvil, carro, auto, vagón de pasajeros, vagón de carga
idioms:
* car boot sale venta de objetos expuestos en el maletero del coche, venta de particular a particular de objetos de segunda mano
* car park estacionamiento
* car pool arreglo para viajar juntos al trabajo usando por turnos el coche de cada uno
* car port garaje abierto, cochera
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - bil, spårvagn, järnvägsvagn, kärra, gondol, hisskorg
attr. - bil-, vagns-
1. An automobile.
2. A vehicle, such as a streetcar, that runs on rails: a railroad car.
3. A boxlike enclosure for passengers and freight on a conveyance: an elevator car.
4. The part of a balloon or airship that carries people and cargo.
5. Archaic. A chariot, carriage, or cart.
Word Tutor: car
IN BRIEF: A motor vehicle with four wheels; A wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad.
Car(s) may refer to:
Transportation
* Automobile
* Chariot, carriage, or cart (archaic)
* Canadian Aviation Regulations
* Elevator car
* Gyrocar
* Railroad car
* Tram car
Other
* Car (Carians) or Kar, the legendary ancestor of the Carians (Herodotus, 1.171)
* Car (genus), an Australian weevil
* CAR and CDR, linked list operations in some computer programming languages
* Car language
* Carina (constellation), standard astronomical abbreviation Car
* "Cars" (song), a hit song by Gary Numan
* Cars (film), of 2006
* Cars (video game), a video game based on the 2006 film
* The Cars, a musical group
* Central African Republic
* Avis Budget Group (NYSE symbol CAR)
* Tsar, sometimes transcribed car
* "Car", a song by Built to Spill from their 1994 album There's Nothing Wrong with Love
* "The Car", a 1996 single by Jeff Carson
* Central Apparatus Room or Central Machine Room are rooms found at broadcast facilities. These rooms contain broadcast and broadcast IT mission critical gear necessary to broadcast and television operations.
See also
* CAR
* CARS
* Carr
Translations: Translations for: Car
Dansk (Danish)
n. - bil, vogn, gondol, kabine
idioms:
* car boot sale garagesalg, loppemarked
* car park parkeringsplads
* car pool samkørsel
* car port carport, overdækket parkeringsplads
Nederlands (Dutch)
auto, wagen, wagon, rijtuig, gondel, liftkooi
Français (French)
n. - (Aut) voiture, (Rail) wagon, voiture, voiture (restaurant), (US) tramway, cabine (d'un ascenseur), nacelle (d'une montgolfière)
idioms:
* car boot sale (GB) brocante (d'objets apportés dans le coffre de sa voiture)
* car park parking
* car pool trajets quotidiens avec une seule voiture entre parents, collègues, etc
* car port auvent pour voitures
Deutsch (German)
n. - Auto, Wagen, Waggon, (Lift) Fahrkabine, Gondel
idioms:
* car boot sale Flohmarkt
* car park Parkplatz
* car pool Fahrgemeinschaft, Fahrzeugpark
* car port Einstellplatz
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - επιβατικό αυτοκίνητο, (σιδηροδρομικό) βαγόνι, θαλαμίσκος ανελκυστήρα
attrib. - αυτοκινητιστικός
idioms:
* car boot sale (ανεπίσημη) πώληση από το πορτ μπαγκάζ αυτοκινήτου
* car park υπαίθριος σταθμός αυτοκινήτων, πάρκινγκ
* car pool μοίρασμα διαδρομών
* car port στέγαστρο (στάθμευσης) αυτοκινήτου
Italiano (Italian)
macchina, autovettura, carrozza, vagone, vettura
idioms:
* car boot sale mercatino dell'usato
* car park parcheggio
* car pool uso alternato di una sola macchina
* car port tettoia
Português (Portuguese)
n. - carro (m), veículo (m), vagão (m), carruagem (f)
idioms:
* car boot sale vendas feitas dentro de carros
* car park estacionamento (m)
* car pool sistema (m) de compartilhamento de um carro por um grupo de pessoas
* car port abrigo (m) para carros
Русский (Russian)
автомобиль, вагон
idioms:
* car boot sale торговля на барахолке
* car park автостоянка
* car pool совместно друг друга брать в машине
* car port навес для автомобиля
Español (Spanish)
n. - coche, automóvil, carro, auto, vagón de pasajeros, vagón de carga
idioms:
* car boot sale venta de objetos expuestos en el maletero del coche, venta de particular a particular de objetos de segunda mano
* car park estacionamiento
* car pool arreglo para viajar juntos al trabajo usando por turnos el coche de cada uno
* car port garaje abierto, cochera
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - bil, spårvagn, järnvägsvagn, kärra, gondol, hisskorg
attr. - bil-, vagns-
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