Tires, Living Longer Lives

In fact, you would not want to be driving a car that has worn out tires in it. You see, having a car with worn out tires could lead to having a car suffering from major problems. Aside from this, your chances of meeting a flat tire or having one of your tires blow up would be much greater. That is why it is important for you to maintain them. In fact, the more you take good care of them, the more and the longer they will live. To be sure that you have put in the right amount of pressure, check your car owner's manual. You may also find the information regarding this stamped on the side of the tire. Make sure that you do not under inflate them or over inflate them. While driving, if you notice that your car is going to one direction even if you are driving on a straight road, then would be the time to have the wheels aligned. By doing such, you are driving much safely and you also are lessening the pressure on the tires thus making them last longer. Your car's tires are those rubber things that serve as the in-between between your car and you and the wide open road. In fact, these tires actually give you much comfort than you expect them to give you. You do not feel much of the bumps and potholes on the road because of these tires.

July, Scheduled Launch of New Jaguar XK In Japan

The Jaguar Japan has recently announced that the country would be meeting the newly restyled Jaguar XK which is a luxury sports car. The given date of this launch is on the 1st of July. According to the announcement by the Japan branch of Jaguar, this luxury sports car would be mainly targeting the male Japanese customers. They would also be moving towards the market who are in their 30s and who receives around 30 million yen as their annual income. There will be two types for the new Jaguar XK in Japan. There will be a coupe with two doors that would be having a price tag of at least 11.3 million yen. As per the other type which is a convertible with two doors, interested parties should at least be have some 12.3 million yen to spare to own this one. According to the announcement by the Japan branch of Jaguar, this luxury sports car would be mainly targeting the male Japanese customers. They would also be moving towards the market who are in their 30s and who receives around 30 million yen as their annual income. The Jaguar XK has actually been called and known in a couple of names and the list includes XK8, XKR, as well as simply XK. It has been in production since 1997 and up until present production continues.

Best Vehicles For The Newlyweds

And since buying a car or truck is often a couple's first major joint purchase, it is important they learn about vehicle financing and talk to each other before deciding what to buy or lease." Something old should refer to the old-fashioned family budget, according to AWARE. The group affirms that it is important to create together a budget. And they should also include other factors and other costs aside from the purchase of one vehicle. This could include gas, maintenance, repair, and insurance. Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics, which is commonly known and referred to as AWARE, is an organization that was built on the foundation that the members wanted to create a much greater understanding on the end of consumers regarding the whole process of auto financing. In fact, the group has been aiming at providing the market and consumers education on the previously mentioned topic. And now, the group has a national consumer education campaign which they created as part of the summer wedding season. AWARE reminds all newlyweds to still follow the old wedding saying when deciding on purchasing their very first vehicle. Something borrowed is AWARE's term for shopping around for loans and other means of getting resources on the financial end. There should be hundreds and hundreds of trusted sources. It is important for the couple to go through the best organization that offers loans with the best interest rates. Something blue is what AWARE uses to refer to not having perfect credit.

Secrets to Featuring your CAR in Magazines

People want to see something out of the ordinary. "Specials" always catches attention. But remember to do it tastefully otherwise it will only attract negative feedback. Be creative, don't limit yourself to parts from one car tuner, you may mix and match with products of other car tuners or even from other makes of car tuners. I got several parts from tuners of other makes of car and modified them to fit my BMW. Some even create new parts for their cars in custom modifications. Well you need to let the magazines know that you have a unique car to feature. Find the best magazine that suit your car theme or make and contact them. And true enough the three covers of the magazines that my BMW was featured in came with bright colors! You may have noticed this in all other cover magazines too. So if you plan to repaint your car, catch attention and make it to the cover, choose bright! Custom modifications attracts attention, it shows creativity and uniqueness too, that nobody else's has. Car Magazines wants to show customized parts to the world and people will want to buy the magazines to read and to check out the new parts. In my case, my car has lots of custom modifications that I work with my tuner to produce which eventually became a product for them. You may want to use new materials or an all new design for custom parts for your car. However, reason varies for the individual owners, well some may say "show-off" but most I feel (just like me) is that - after all these hard work, creativity, money spend on the your car, you would want to ensure that all these are paid off, that people actually appreciate your work and to prove that it's worth the effort you put in and ultimately you get documentation of your hard work before you finally sell off your car.

Why Mobile Bumper Repair is Better than Over-the-Counter Auto Body Repair Kits

Fortunately, there is an option that falls between these two extremes. Mobile bumper repair specialists, a growing trend in the automotive repair industry, offer quick and professional results at a fraction of the cost of traditional body shops. You get the same finish that comes with the more expensive solution, but with a price tag closer to the higher-end do-it-yourself kits. ost car owners turn to do-it-yourself repair for plastic bumpers because they are hesitant to turn to professional help at traditional body repair shops. It's no small wonder. Most traditional repair shops have a reputation for creating great results at sky-high costs. Many of these types of facilities are mobile and offer quality guarantees, as well. This means that in addition to getting a professional result that maintains your car's value, you don't have to worry about long waits at the repair shop or the need for a rental car - two more reasons many people turn to self-repairs. More ecologically-friendly than traditional metal bumpers, they are also better in collisions, weigh less overall, and are cheaper to replace. However, anyone who has ever been in an accident or been on the receiving end of a ding on the plastic bumper knows that they can be one of the most difficult parts to repair using over-the-counter auto body repair kits or do-it-yourself techniques.

Africa Meets Volvo S40 2.0

The Volvo S40 2.0 offers standard equipment like a rain sensor, fog lights, an electronic climate control system, and a trip computer. Those who need entertainment while traveling would surely enjoy the standard Performance sound system. One can also find the steering wheel dotted with control buttons for various functions. The rear view mirror which has an auto-dim feature has now been created to be much wider. And with Volvo being known much for its vehicles that are very much inclined towards providing the right kind and the right amount of safety for its passengers and owners, the Volvo S40 2.0 holds the Whiplash Protection System, or WHIPS. According to Volvo Cars, this new vehicle has been created just right so as to pique the interests of the young ones in the market who are out searching for the right kind of vehicle that they could own. Priced at only R215,000 in the continent of Africa, it sure would be a good buy for most young buyers. And this price has actually gotten the Volvo S40 2.0 model quite a huge amount of recognition from the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists last year, 2005.

Ford Also Out To Offer iPod Plug-In

Soon enough, more and more units would be available in the market so this new Ford iPod feature could and would be used by many car owners and passengers. Even Doug Van Dagens, the director of the company's product and business development for electronics department, explains, "The iPod has been a huge hit, and we at Ford wanted to develop a way for people to bring the device into their Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury vehicle without having to fuss with the device while driving. ow, with Ford vehicles offering this iPod connectivity, drivers or passengers can now simply plug their iPod units in the vehicle. This can be done through the features in the new audio system which is going to be introduced in the 2007 version vehicles of the Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury brands.

Ferrari Hype builds up with 599 GTB Fiorano

The result is a new benchmark for performance, driver involvement and design. The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano boasts class-leading power thanks to its 5,999cc V12 - derived directly from the Enzo Ferrari supercar - which produces no less than 620hp at 7,600 rpm for a weight/power ratio of just 2.6 kg per horsepower," Felisa said. Fiorano has the most powerful V12-engine from Ferrari. It also has a magnetorheological suspension system. By applying an electronically controlled magnetic field, the latter can adjust the dampers. The interior seat features of 599 GTB Fiorano are composed of the traditional horizontal perforated pleats with bespoke built-in luggage on the back shelf. This was incorporated in the 599 GTB Fiorano Ferrari, which was officially presented to the public last February 28 at the Geneva Motor Show. Said construction gave the latest model of Ferrari the elegant yet aggressive façade. Aside from the appearance, 599 GTB Fiorano Ferrari has also adopted advanced aerodynamic solutions to attain high performance of the car. The latest from Ferrari is a symbol of its advanced production as well as its classics. It replaces the line of berlinettas which was introduced a decade ago.

Rotary Engine Transformation Lives On

The Mazda RX-8 is quite unique on its own. It has its own share of power, performance, and total appeal that could not be recreated by other manufacturers. It holds much power and it is also very lightweight so much so that it can easily speed through roads and streets. The RX-8 is a sports car built for the real world; ideal for zooming around a track, but equally suitable for taking the kids to soccer practice. It is a true sports car that can pull double duty." But if you would be asking people who know what the Mazda RX-8 is, they would be telling you that what makes this vehicle popular is not the way the vehicle has been constructed or its shiny Mazda car mazda3 but its exemplary rotary engine. This vehicle has been the foundation of the popularity of the kind of power and performance that a rotary engine can bring.

Mazda6 Estate Bags Yet Additional Award

Thousands of fans each year travel from circuit to circuit with their caravans as they provide the perfect accommodation solution for a race weekend," says Mark Blundell, a former Formula 1 driver and current F1 race pundit. According to Mark Cameron, Marketing Director for Mazda UK, "Whether you are towing a caravan to a motorsport event, a horse box to the county show, or a jet ski trailer to the beach, the Mazda6 Estate has proved over the past three years of awards from The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year that it consistently rates highly thanks to its flexibility, dynamic handling and great engine." According to the judges of said prestigious car competition, "The Mazda6 gets on with the job." The results were proclaimed at The Caravan Club's annual awards ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London last September 26.

What's New With Suzuki?

Suzuki Live Series, a sequence of concept vehicles intended for adventurers, life enthusiasts and thrill-seekers, was introduced to the market last year. The series is aimed at promoting Suzuki's philosophy and improving car enthusiast's lifestyle. Suzuki is enjoying its US sales record, led by its Grand Vitara. The latter is the long-wheelbase version of the Vitara. The automaker's engineers produced the recent version of Grand Vitara independently. It is powered by a 300-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged and intercooled engine with alcohol injection system, coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission. It is designed to achieve superb street performance without sacrificing the comfort aspect. It delivers cutting-edge design and technology to satisfy the craving for outdoor adventures of aficionados. Its exterior is covered with a liquid metal body paint finished with titanium cladding.

Hyundai Santa Fe: Buy It or Bag It?

Said model was previously launched as a compact in the year 2000. However, it was later redesigned by the manufacturer to compete with other makes and models.It measures 184 inches in length, a bit longer than its ancestor. In fact, it features cleaner lines, sharper front ends, power windows, cruise control, mirrors and doors, electronic stability, antilock brakes, front and side airbags and sloped grill. Various enthusiasts who tested the car are giving it an excellent rating. They say that the vehicle is relatively tight, the gaps are uniformed and the fit and finish are superb.It was also made wider and taller. Its Touring Package also offers extra row of seats to make Santa Fe a 7-passenger SUV.This is especially true to the demographics that prefer fuel-saving vehicles. Moreover, Santa Fe can be prominent as one of the finest alternative.

Bush Meets Again With Top Auto Execs

Bush met again with top auto executives Monday to discuss fuel emission standards. The event was highlighted by the demonstration of alternative fuel vehicles on the South Lawn drive of the White House. Bush added, "I found it very interesting that by 2012, 50 percent of the automobiles in America will be flex-fuel vehicles. Bushed added, "Part of that request is embedded in a request to the Congress, and I would hope that Congress would move expeditiously on our plan to reduce gasoline usage by 20 percent over the next 10 years. It's in our national security interest that we do this, it's in economic security interest we do it, and all at the same time, it will help us be better stewards of the environment.""Top executives include Rick Wagoner, the Chairman and CEO of General Motors Corporation; Alan Mulally, the President and CEO for the Ford Motor Co."One of the things that I think it's important for American taxpayers to understand is that we're using some of their dollars to promote new technologies, and we're working with these CEOs and their respective companies to advance new technologies," Bush concluded. "

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