AutohausAZ, a large Internet-based auto parts retailer distributing OEM parts worldwide, today announced its adding of a wide range of automotive diagnostic tools and OE-quality car care products to its already comprehensive online parts catalog. Just in time for holiday shopping, these new product lines provide great gift ideas for avid DIYers and for people who truly care about keeping their car looking great and protecting them against the elements.
New and returning customers to AutohausAZ.com, will find a larger selection of automotive diagnostic tools, including scan/reset tools that read the same diagnostic codes dealerships and technicians rely on to troubleshoot potential repair issues. Scan/reset tools, including tools for engine, airbag, oil service and inspection resets don’t just benefit DIYers.
They benefit everyone who has ever taken their car in for service when the “Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon” light comes on. Now, instead of driving vehicles to the dealership or a local technician, consumers can get an accurate diagnosis at home and, depending on their capabilities, can either do the repair at home or confirm what their dealer or technician claims needs to be fixed. Either way, they save money.
North American production of the all-new 2011 Buick Regal was today confirmed for the Oshawa Car Assembly plant beginning in Q1 2011. The new 2011 Regal is a midsize sport sedan based on the award-winning Opel Insignia – the 2009 “European Car of the Year” – and it brings all of Insignia’s award-winning design, technology and European-inspired performance capabilities to the North American market.
“The new Regal gives Buick a modern performance sedan and its production here in Oshawa is terrific news for our employees, the CAW, dealers and suppliers,” says Arturo Elias, president, General Motors of Canada. “Combining Buick’s top position in the industry in terms of brand quality with the Oshawa Car Plant’s long-standing reputation for top quality assembly means customers’ highest expectations will be met with this midsize sport sedan.”
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) announced today details of the vehicle-based remedy to address the root cause of the potential risk for floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals in certain Toyota and Lexus models. Toyota issued a consumer safety advisory on September 29 on this issue and has, as an interim measure, commenced the mailing of safety notices to certain Toyota and Lexus owners on October 30.
The models involved are: 2007 to 2010 MY (model year) Camry, 2005 to 2010 MY Avalon, 2004 to 2009 MY Prius, 2005 to 2010 MY Tacoma, 2007 to 2010 MY Tundra, 2007 to 2010 MY ES350, 2006 to 2010 MY IS250, and 2006 to 2010 MY IS 350.
Only a billionaire would be crazy enough to but a vintage Mercedes Benz worth $8 million. What makes it so special? Well this is no ordinary vehicle. This is an original Mercedes Benz which was once part of a fleet used by that famous dictator Adolf Hitler during WWII. The buyer was an anonymous Russian billionaire who is now the official owner of the midnight blue 770 K model car. After a practical world tour for an ideal garage to park in, this vintage Mercedes Benz has now officially found one in Russia!
Cadillac today unveiled the 2011 CTS Coupe, the latest and most dramatic of the brand’s series of new designs to reach production. Slated to arrive in Cadillac showrooms in the spring of 2010, the CTS Coupe is a new luxury sports coupe designed to become the centerpiece of the brand’s revised lineup.
“CTS Coupe is the new focal point of Cadillac, expressing both our design and technical capabilities,” said Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac general manager. “It is intended to appeal to a new generation of car enthusiasts.”
The Coupe joins the CTS Sport Sedan, the 556-horsepower (415 kW) CTS-V and new CTS Sport Wagon as the foundation of Cadillac’s lineup. A high-performance V-Series edition of the Coupe will also be released in 2010.
The CTS Coupe’s design carries over virtually unchanged from the concept car that was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in 2008.
The Coupe is a classic 2+2 layout bolstered with advanced technology, such as a rear-view camera system and a performance-oriented suspension system coupled to rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Welcome the latest car brand (a luxury brand at that) which may soon join the electric car binge. The latest rumor out there is that Rolls Royce may possible be rolling out an electric version of their car within a year. The good news is that given their big leg room and quiet performance, motorists may not even notice the difference should an electric Rolls Royce come out. But being a luxury car, you know that electric technology will have its consequences and normally it will be hooked on to the price tag. An electric Rolls Royce? If it does push through, you can bet it will be on a limited edition run considering not many people would spend big bucks on an expensive vehicle even if it is a Rolls Royce!
Reliable Auto Transport received the heavy contested prize of shipping the first 2010 Hurst Camaro from its 2009 SEMA debut to its home in New Jersey. The Camaro was on display at the SEMA show from November 3rd through the 6th and Reliable Auto Transport was contracted to move the Hurst Camaro from the SEMA show is Las Vegas, NV back to NJ, once the show ended. Reliable Auto Transport provides nationwide auto transport services, industry information, and industry news to dealers, corporations, and individuals moving cars across the United States.
Sure to be a hit with collectors worldwide, Hurst Performance has done it again with the 2010 Hurst Camaro. The modifications included: custom paint scheme, Hurst 20 inch wheels, BF Goodwrench tires, custom floor mats, Hurst Competition aluminum shift stick, Hurst Air-Speed rear spoiler, and Hurst graphics. Although the productions number is unknown, it is undoubtedly going to be a highly sought after ride.
Although this is primarily a car blog, I believe that this particular article be added as this may save a lot of people from road accidents. Since the invention of the mobile phone, most drivers just cannot stop checking their email or SMS while driving. Although it’s already been outlawed on a lot of states, some people still risk killing others or themselves just to check out who texted them.
It’s fortunate then that the application called Drivesafe.ly was created to help people hear their SMS and emails while on the road. This allows them to see straight and keep their hands on the wheel while listening to the message on their mobile phone.
“DriveSafe.ly is taking off because people want to stay connected while they drive, and do it in a safe way” says Heath Ahrens, CEO of iSpeech and creator of DriveSafe.ly. “I recommend that everyone install DriveSafe.ly, not because I work for the company behind it, but because I actually use it and it stops texting while driving.”
Indirectly, this also allows blind people to hear messages to their mobile phone. This application could do a lot of good for a lot of people making their lives a bit safer on the road. It’s so good that it has been nominated for an award.
“DriveSafe.ly, which was just yesterday nominated for the prestigious 2009 Mashable Open Web Award for Best Mobile App,reads text messages and emails in real-time without any action from the user.”
Please install it for you and the people around you while you drive.
“This is not a golf car, it’s a real car,” Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn told the crowd. The Leaf, with motors equal to a 100-horsepower gas engine, can be recharged to 80% capacity in a half hour, of fully overnight. The five-passenger sedan can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than 10 seconds.
As with most problems with green cars, it is extremely expensive! According to the article, there’s a very big chance that the price will range from $25,000 to $30,000. Now whether this will go down as more people buy green cars is really up for debate, but in the long run, the price of maintaining this is a heck of a lot cheaper.
The next problem now are the charging stations–and it looks like Nissan is actively participating in setting up the stations. It should push the other car manufacturers to do their share in making the world better for everyone. I’m hoping that this starts the ball rolling for more electric cars in the future.
Whether we like to admit it or not, our gas guzzling and carbon emitting days with our vehicles are near the end of its life. And that’s what General Motors is looking at right now. This is a great move since oil dependency and carbon monoxide affecting our atmosphere and health. PLUS it’s good public relations as well. It’s a good thing that a major car manufacturer is taking action on this very obviously correct position.
The electric car’s name is Converj. Although most people aren’t keen on getting an electric powered car because it’s supposed to be slower than their gas powered brothers and supposedly more expensive to buy. The more electric cars in the market, the more it will be affordable so the high price is just the beginning. As of the moment most electric cars seem slow but faster electric cars are being developed as we speak.
The decision to introduce another plug-in electric model and to take it high-end as a luxury model within Cadillac demonstrates that G.M. is serious about developing the technology and confident in bringing it to a level that would be suitable for a Cadillac buyer.
According to information provided earlier this year when news of the Converj broke, the plug-in electric Caddy will be able to go as many as 40 miles on electric power alone with the engine boosting battery power when it falls to about 30%.
The electric car is currently going into production and will be in the market at around 2011.
AutohausAZ, a large Internet-based auto parts retailer distributing OEM parts worldwide, today announced its adding of a wide range of automotive diagnostic tools and OE-quality car care products to its already comprehensive online parts catalog. Just in time for holiday shopping, these new product lines provide great gift ideas for avid DIYers and for people who truly care about keeping their car looking great and protecting them against the elements. 
Welcome the latest car brand (a luxury brand at that) which may soon join the electric car binge. The latest rumor out there is that Rolls Royce may possible be rolling out an electric version of their car within a year. The good news is that given their big leg room and quiet performance, motorists may not even notice the difference should an electric Rolls Royce come out. But being a luxury car, you know that electric technology will have its consequences and normally it will be hooked on to the price tag. An electric Rolls Royce? If it does push through, you can bet it will be on a limited edition run considering not many people would spend big bucks on an expensive vehicle even if it is a Rolls Royce!
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