September 2008
7 posts
Improved 6-Series
19-inch alloys and lowered suspension to improve the car’s handling supplements the new-look bonnet to models in 6-Series range. These are some of the additions of the Edition Sport package.
BMW has released a wide range of sporty upgrades for its 6-Series and X6 line-ups, all designed to boost their driving dynamics and visual appeal. Now that’s what you call adding trendy and sexy to an...
India is GM’s next target
General Motors was set to sign an agreement with the western Indian state of Maharashtra to open an engine and transmission plant to be located in Talegaon. In GM already has a second vehicle plant in Talegaon that will begin operations next week. According to one of the spokesman of the company, describing to this new businesses venture, “It is an extension of the investment GM has made in...
Toyota will update Hilux for 2009
The Toyota Hilux will be getting an update for 2009. Toyota will include the following modifications: a new grille and wider front bumper, new alloy wheel designs, and new kit including a lockable tailgate for hardtop-equipped Extra and Double Cab models. In addition, the 3.0 D4D diesel engine now comes with a new five-speed automatic gearbox, promising improved torque and fuel economy:...
First look of the Kia Soul
Before the year ends, Autopartswarehouse anticipates the unveiling of Kia’s production version of its Soul ‘urban crossover’. According to sources, it is confirmed that it will be presented at the Paris Motor Show this October and most likely will hit Europe by next year. The new Kia Soul will be available by February next year with options of 124bhp diesel and petrol engines based on...
Chrysler maybe selling The Dodge Viper
The Dodge Viper is on hot waters. After gathering several information and news from different sources, it is the talk of the town that Chrysler is considering selling off the rights to its supercar. According to Chrysler Chief Executive Officer Bob Nardelli, the company is confirming about discussions and negotiations with a number of potential buyers for the Viper and its ongoing business.
First...
'Suicide doors' for the new Rolls Royce
The RR4 is the code name of the new baby Rolls Royce. As you can see in the spy shot pictures, this new luxury model will feature suicide doors. These images of the shorter-wheelbase Roller give a fair indication of what the car will look like and details of the body, doors, bonnet and door handles are all exposed.
These new doors are really extreme and radical, the photos provided show the...
Seat Ibiza Cupra Preview
There will be something to look forward to for Autopartswarehouse at the Paris Motor Show this October. At the planned car show, people are pretty much excited as Seat is set to launch its hot-hatch Ibiza Cupra.
This model, complete with twin turbos to give 180bhp, and the new seven-speed DSG sequential-shift gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddle-shifts, will get the VW Group’s 1.4 TSI...
August 2008
7 posts
Tips on saving fuel and money
The real challenge in saving gas is how to make the car in your garage go further on every single liter. It is a rule of thumb that provided that your car has a manual gearbox, you can improve fuel efficiency by as much as 25% simply by changing your driving style.
Here’s what you should do: Try to change the gears (up) without the engine going to high RPM - certainly not over 2.5k RPM...
The 2009 Honda Civic
Recently, Honda’s Japanese competitors released the all-new Corolla in showrooms as well as a replacement for Mazda3 which due next year. So in order to keep up with the competition, the 2009 version is getting a mid-cycle update with small improvements featuring revised styling, an improved interior, new technology, additional safety features, as well as two new sedan variants (the DX-VP...
The Mazda Kazamai Concept
Most of the Autopartswarehouse readers may realize that this is far from the real thing but Mazda shows off its Kazamai concept for the 2011 CX-5 SUV in Russia for the Moscow Motor Show. Thus, giving us an idea where Mazda is going for the coming years.
The Mazda Kazamai Concept
The Mazda CX-5
A compact four-wheel-drive crossover that should be fuel-efficient and eco-friendly, The CX-5 is...
First pictures of the Chevrolet Cruze released
In anticipation to the much awaited debut of the Cruze at the Paris Motor Show in October, Chevrolet has released some pictures of its all-new small family car at the GM Lordstown Assembly Plant.
Here are the pictures:
This upcoming compact car Daewoo Lacetti several of its badge engineered variants including the Chevrolet Lacetti (Europe), the Chevrolet Optra (Mexico) and Holden Viva...
The Mitsubishi Outlander
In my previous post, I wrote about compact SUVs receiving Top Safety picks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). One of those top rated SUV when it comes to safety is the Mitsubishi Outlander.
The Mitsubishi Outlander is quite an interesting SUV, so here’s a brief background.
Created by one of the world’s car manufacturers, Mitsubishi Motors, The Outlander, a compact...
The Outlander, Tiguan and 4 other compact SUV...
Safety is a probably one of most important things to consider when buying a vehicle, that is why crash tests play a very significant role in determining if these vehicles exceeds or fails safety hazards. In the recent crash tests regulated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US, a good number of compact SUVs received high scores.
Mitsubishi Outlander: good performance in...
The New 2009 Audi A4
The Car Connection provided an overview of the new 2009 Audi A4 and had an overall rating of 8.4 out of 10. Below is the their short review per category.
Styling 8/10 Some details are jarring, but the 2009 Audi A4’s handsome genetics are on full display. Performance 8/10 The 2009 Audi A4 has ample V-6 power and the secure handling of front- or all-wheel drive, but Drive Select needs more...
July 2008
1 post
Hello Volvo! The 2008 Volvo C30
MSRP: $22,950 to $25,700
Invoice Price: $21,573 to $24,158
Volvo is known worldwide as a family car. Packed with all the necessary safety features to take you to your destination of choice safely and efficiently, family men and couples with kids adore this reliable ride. So what sets the new 2008 Volvo C30 apart from all its Volvo predecessors, well for starters, the C30 is aiming to gain a...
June 2008
1 post
The Gas Monsters of the 70s
With the gas prices soaring up, this post is perfect. Think of it as commiserating. Cutting to the chase of it all, listed below are the vehicles that thrived on being gas guzzlers way back in the 70s, when bell bottoms and huge sunglasses were directly proportional to being cool.
1970-1973 Chrysler Imperial This car’s average miles per gallon (MPG) was 10 to 16. Way back when it was still...
May 2008
2 posts
Meet the Davids of the Automotive World: Small...
In the last post, five compact cars were already mentioned. Do you want to know the other five which made it to the top 10? To skip beating around the bush, let’s start with the Honda Fit. But hoe fit is the Fit, really? Well, its tagline is supposedly “The Fit is go!” The Honda Fit for this year comes in two attractive colors: Blaze Orange Metallic and Storm Silver Metallic. Whatever color you...
Meet the Davids of the Automotive World: Small...
With the price of gasoline rocketing sky high, the small cars suddenly held an appeal to everyone. Most people have turned their eyes away from the large pickup trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). Now is the time for those cutesy compact cars to hog the spotlight. It’s about time, too. Haven’t they heard the saying that big things come in small packages? Listed below are the first five...
April 2008
2 posts
A Monster of a Truck
You’ve always heard the word “monster” combined with other words. It is the case this time, except that the word “monster” is used as an adjective. “Monster” is the best word to describe this particular mining truck. The photo above is enough to chase away any notion that the term “monster” is overrated. Francis Bartley is the person behind the design of this startling truck. He said that the...
Ford Mustangs To Have A Church Built For Them
Religion is one of the longest standing (and reigning) institutions worldwide. Even before governments were set-up, religion was already there, running the lives of our ancestors. So many beliefs and sects have come out of it, which have been accepted and embraced by people. This resulted in churches and other religious institutions from sprouting left and right just so the people could have a...
March 2008
2 posts
Top 5 Most Expensive Cars in the World
“Champagne wishes and caviar dreams.” That’s the catchphrase popularized by Robin Leech in the TV show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. Who can forget that show, which showcases the celebrities, their houses and most especially their cars? If the show was still on the air today, it would probably have run a couple of episodes that would have shown the different owners of the most expensive cars...
Volvo and the Boston Red Sox Join Forces
Are you a die-hard Red Sox fan? The type who had to endure the fabled “Curse of the Bambino” before the team won the World Series in 2004? The type who is present at every single game just to be able to watch them play and cheer them on? More importantly, were you there during their second World Series win? Well, if any of these questions apply to you then you may be interested in what the team...
February 2008
3 posts
Sales Dip Not Good For Automotive Market
Automobile manufacturers have hit a roadblock as the sales of their vehicles have dipped considerably this February compared to February of last year. Hmm, that’s not a good way to kick-off the year, folks. Considered to be the lowest sales drop in a decade, clients have shied away from making big retail purchases, which resulted in a mediocre output of 16.37% for the dates of February 1 to...
Single Digit License Plate Sells For Seven Digits
Ever wanted your own car plate indicating your name and your preferred set of numbers? Nice right? It gives you this unique feeling, this emotional high that you’re better and a cut-above the rest of the pack. It allows other people to distinguish you from the other vehicles around you. Well if that’s your thing and you have tons of money to spend, why not take a plane and head off to the United...
Smart ForTwo Cars now in NY
For a decade now, Mercedes-Benz’ Smart ForTwo cars went around places and have been accepted in Europe and just recently in Canada. This year, nothing can stop the Smart Cars from penetrating the U.S. automobile market as it finally reached its next destination – Buffalo, New York. Manufactured by the Germany based-Daimler AG, the micro Smart car arrived in its designated exclusive dealer–the...
January 2008
3 posts
Two Beauties To Topbill Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
As Mercedes-Benz design is a showcase of innovation, elegance and style, it makes perfect sense to use fashion as a “vehicle” for brand awareness. Just like with fashion, cars are now utilized as a medium of personal expression; and since the cutting edge and luxurious refinement of fashion complements what Mercedes-Benz has come to epitomize, the company has chosen to unveil to the world its...
Another Mazda RX-8 Teaser
It has been Mazda’s tradition to send of it first shipment of vehicles for the year. This year was no different, as Mazda executives left there cozy offices to join the parade in the Japanese brand’s headquarters in Hiroshima, Japan. Corporate bigwigs watched as new vehicles like the Mazda2 and CX-7 rolled out for the brand’s first shipping of the year. However, something intriguing (and...
Hyundai Vies for Luxury Sedan Market Share with...
Having been debuted as a concept car in the 2007 New York International Auto Show, the Hyundai Genesis was launched yesterday in Seoul, South Korea – right on schedule as per its prior announcements. The luxury sports sedan is to be sold in the U.S. by June with a same-for-less marketing strategy, whereby it offers as much luxury as its competitors, but for a lower price. So named to mark...
December 2007
4 posts
New York Times Highlights Ten of ‘07’s Most...
The hastening pace of technology is not the monopoly of computers. Automobile manufacturers are also in a rush to make the car of the future, especially with regards to pollution reduction as the world faces its greatest challenge yet: climate change. In his article to the New York Times last December 30, 2007, contributor Don Sherman highlights ten of the most progressive technological...
Small Cars with Big Sales, Ford
Ford’s sales record was highlighted with its increase of sales for small cars. Topping the list are the automaker’s best-selling models which include the Fiesta, Fusion and Ka. The boost of sales was a success for Ford as the latest small car line-up topped the chart and start the year 2007 with Fiesta Silver. This three door luxury car includes £550 extras in its £9,295 price tag. The silver...
Car owners with pets gear up with safety belts
Aside from the human being passengers, pets have already found their ways into the confines of automobiles. Along with the extra baggage, these (most often) furry animals are constant companions of their owners during short or long travels. For that, safety of the pets is also a must, thus, various auto parts are installed especially for them. There are about a hundred thousand incidents of dogs...
Panasonic Entertainment System for Cars Ranks...
One of the leading manufacturers of electronics including tvs, cameras and audio systems, Panasonic ranks the top three positions in the rear-seat entertainment systems for automobiles. The entertainment system provided to Honda Odyssey leads based on the overall satisfaction of customers to the rear-seat entertainment installed on cars. This was according to the report given by J.D. Power and...
November 2007
8 posts
GM and the Volt in 2010
General Motors already set a target date to complete their electric car tagged as the Chevrolet Volt. The target date is by the end of 2010. Word has it that there are those skeptical about this. Although this is the case, GM still has high hopes of completing the Volt come 2010. The goal is to design a vehicle that can run for 40 miles using solely battery power although it has an on-board engine...
Schumacher Tower in Dubai?
Yes, aside from conquering the world of F1, Schumacher will also conquer the skies of Dubai. This concrete figure all the more illustrates just how famous the former Ferrari F1 world champion driver is around the globe. For future kids, they will get the chance to know who this German guy is, and how he took the world of motor sports by storm. According to a report by Autoblog, a German company...
Daimler Chrysler is keen to test electric cars in...
In the automobile industry, the battle is no longer just about speed and strength as cars with lower emissions are gradually establishing their imprints in the factors a motorist consider before purchasing a car. With such weight on green cars, Daimler Chrysler is very keen in testing its Smart ForTwo mini cars in London by December in order to get these vehicles ready for their 2010 production...
Volkswagen and Porsche to Build Strong Partnership...
The German sports car manufacturers, Porsche and Volkswagen’s working relationship may advance further as reported by the Automobilwoche, a German newspaper, last Saturday. In the past, the two brands have already cooperated in the development and advance in hybrid technology. Now, Volkswagen and its finest brand Audi were attracted in Porsche’s four-door Panamera model with its lightweight...
Porsche in Hybrid technology
The motoring world has the spotlight on the L.A. Auto Show. Car manufacturers from around the globe showcase their products and newest technology. Porsche is one of the participants and displayed its Cayenne Hybrid. No official word has been said on the exact date but Porsche said before the decade ends. Meanwhile, it was reported in Kicking Tires that a hybrid version of the four-door sport...
Uninsured Drivers and the Movement to Promote Car...
Word has it that auto drivers who apparently have lapse in their car insurance can have their vehicles confiscated when seen on the run. Ministers are currently on that issue. It is said that come April 2009, such vehicles will be confiscated. Unless, of course, owners of the vehicle will renew the insurance or opt to keep their vehicles out of the road. These are the only available options. If...
Search and buy cars – online?
Shopping on the world wide web usually involves small things, like clothes, books, gadgets, among others. This time around, however, online shopping is no longer solely for those handy packages as America’s biggest car dealer AutoNation starts a trend of allowing customers to buy new vehicles as well as trade in the old ones online. Since the project is practically new, AutoNation decided...
Audi’s Exceptional Car – Audi R8
Driving Audi R8 on the road shows the special scheme of Audi, from the car’s brawny components to the exterior designs, the R8 definitely labels itself as one of the premium vehicle in the industry and on the road. The looks and performance are at their finest, justifiable enough for the R8 to cost $260,000. Powering up the Audi model, the bravura V8 engine can produce over 400 horsepower without...
October 2007
13 posts
Japanese Automakers vs. European Sports Cars
There are already plans to come up with a Japanese-made sports car that will compete with Maserati, Porsche as well as the Ferrari. Wondering what automaker has such plans? It is the Nissan Motor. Lately, the Nissan Motor has been drafting plans of creating an even more powerful version of its GT-R. Being a sports car, the GT-R will be geared up so as to be good enough to compete with the high-end...
The Segrave Club
If you want to drive a Porsche, a Ferrari, a nasty SLR, or be chauffeured around in a Phantom—-this club is for you. Introducing the Segrave Club, Britain’s most elite supercar club. Membership is highly limited—-only those deserving to drive these lovely supercars may join. (I sure hope I’m just kidding.) But it is probably because they want to maintain the club’s exclusivity, which...
The Industry Firsts: Automotive Milestones
The modern car as we know it has a rich history, dating back to the 18th century. The phenomenal start of the very first automobile took place in France in 1769, when French engineer and mechanic Nicolas Joseph Cugnot built a self-propelled military tractor powered by a steam engine. And the rest, so to speak, is history. For more than two centuries, cars have evolved, new models come one after...
Suzuki Concept Kizashi 2 at the Tokyo Motor Show
The automobile industry is plagued with concept cars. These futuristic automobiles vary in shapes and sizes and what new and unique things these could offer to future users. Most if not all of these vehicles have one thing in common that is the green technologies. The Suzuki Concept Kizashi 2, for example, has an improved diesel-powered engine that produces lesser Carbon dioxide emission compared...
Fiat 500 – Best Small Car of the Year
The concept of making small-sized vehicles has become the trend in the automobile business. The innovative, practical and stylish designs make these mini autos appealing to customers aside from functionalities and reliable performance. The Fiat 500 gained the title for the Best Small Car of the Year in the annual Fifth Gear awards. Giulio Salomone, the Managing Director of the Fiat Group...
Ready for the 40th Tokyo Motor Show?
Car experts and enthusiasts will be flooding airports next week to go to Japan for 40th Tokyo Motor Show on Wednesday, October 24. Expect innovative features, great performance and new concepts from numerous car companies. It is to be expected that Japanese car manufacturers will steal the spotlight. Just like Nissan, as it showcase the GT-R supercoupe. Toyota will be showing off its Hi-CT, which...
Motor Trend Magazine Chooses Mazda CX-9 as its...
After much deliberation and a number of test drives, Motor Trend Magazine has chosen the 2008 Mazda CX-9 as its best sport utility vehicle for the year. The awarding details, together with the not-so-lucky eleven finalists, would be featured in the November issue of the magazine. Angus MacKenzie, Motor Trend’s Editor-in-Chief, has this to disclose in a brief announcement of the final winner:...
No More Gas
As the government imposes stricter implementations regarding exhaust emissions and fuel consumption, automakers are doing their best to come up with vehicles that can comply with the set standards. However this is the case, automakers are still yet to create the perfect vehicle and some people are just too anxious to wait. Dana Myers, an American, is one of the anxious ones. Out of her waiting,...
The Best Buys in Fuel Efficiency for 2007
The increase in oil prices has been an unending issue in every part of the world. The automotive industry probably gets the hardest blow since vehicles depend so much on gas for power. In the United States, the government has done a number of efforts to thwart the effects of skyrocketing oil prices by reducing the country’s energy dependency. American consumers are taking into consideration the...
Japanese car ingenuity in 2007 Tokyo Motor Show
Aside from the high-end gadgets sand gizmos, Japan is also the home for several top automobile manufacturers, which includes Toyota, Nissan, and Mitsubishi, amongst others. To showcase such talent in car engineering, the Tokyo Motor Show is held every two years. By the end of this month, the Tokyo Motor Show, which is now on its 40th year, is slated to start on October 27 and ends on November...