Archive for October, 2008

1996 Nissan Micra Shape from UK and Ireland - Comments (Carsurvey.org)

Posted in US Auto News on October 3rd, 2008

1996 Nissan Micra Shape from UK and Ireland - Comments (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? Nissan and any other Japanese car makers really can’t be beaten when it comes to reliability. This particular model has been excellent.
Source: www.carsurvey.org

Chrysler U.S. September Sales Fall 33% To 107,349 Units (Fox News)

Posted in US Auto News on October 2nd, 2008

Chrysler U.S. September Sales Fall 33% To 107,349 Units (Fox News)
Chrysler U.S. September Sales Fall 33% To 107,349 Units
Source: feeds.foxbusiness.com

For some people who cannot afford to buy brand new cars, second hand cars offer valuable

Posted in US Auto News on October 2nd, 2008

For some people who cannot afford to buy brand new cars, second hand cars offer valuable alternatives to saving money for other important matters. Some Used dealers have a shop as well but their technicians receive no training, and their overall qualification is usually much lower than that of a New dealer. All of the models of hybrid car will save money in terms of gas expenditures, but are they really effective when all of the costs of maintenance and other considerations are factored in?

Once the initial excitement dies down it will be a flop if not priced directly

Posted in US Auto News on October 2nd, 2008

Once the initial excitement dies down it will be a flop if not priced directly. Sadly, too few people will inquire further about what the ‘certified’ used car warranty covers.

Steal the fastest street cars and the world would surrender to your pick

Posted in US Auto News on October 1st, 2008

Steal the fastest street cars and the world would surrender to your pick. Inspect trunk area for waterlines, corroded connectors and wiring. Most of the hybrid research and development currently focuses on adopting the most common hybrid production methods.

Some Japanese vehicles have the computer located under the passenger seat, on top of the carpet!

Posted in US Auto News on October 1st, 2008

Some Japanese vehicles have the computer located under the passenger seat, on top of the carpet! Article Source www.iSnare.com In the seventies it seems that most shows were to an extent, known for the cars that the stars drove in them as well as the stars themselves. Technological advances brought about self repairing bumpers side impact door beams self cleaning headlamps turbo charged engines cabin air filters and other design features that were later copied and picked up by auto manufacturers the world over.

Porsche Smells Rat, Claims Nissan Cheating On GT-R Nurburgring Lap Times [Nissan GT-R] (Jalopnik)

Posted in US Auto News on October 1st, 2008

Porsche Smells Rat, Claims Nissan Cheating On GT-R Nurburgring Lap Times [Nissan GT-R] (Jalopnik)
The boys at Porsche, obviously stunned that the Nissan GT-R achieved a claimed Nurburgring lap time of 7:29 — faster than either their 911 Turbo or GT2 — decided to do a little testing of…
Source: jalopnik.com

TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: Chrysler’s Bubbly GEM Peapod - Inhabitat


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TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: Chrysler’s Bubbly GEM Peapod
Inhabitat - 15 hours ago
by Jorge Chapa Chrysler recently revealed the GEM Peapod, a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle that uses no gasoline and emits no pollutants, making it perfect

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