Chicago 2008: MotorWeek announces 2008 Drivers Choice Awards

Last year, we were surprised by Motor Week's choice for its 2007 "Best Of The Year" , the Honda Fit. This year, we were simply shocked that its choice for 2008 is the Scion xB. It's not that the xB is a bad car, it's that there are so many better choices. In fact, peruse the list below of winners in other categories. Almost any of the other cars on the list would be a better choice, save for the Sebring Convertible and possibly the minivans. Lexus makes fine vehicles, but its LS 600h L does not belong on a "Best Dream Machine" list.

• Best Small Car - Scion xB
• Best Family Sedan - Honda Accord
• Best Minivan - Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country
• Best Convertible - Chrysler Sebring Convertible
• Best Luxury Sedan - Mercedes-Benz C-Class
• Best Sport Sedan - Cadillac CTS
• Best Sport Coupe - Infiniti G37
• Best Performance Car - Volkswagen R32
• Best Small Utility - Nissan Rogue
• Best Large Utility - Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
• Best Crossover Utility - Buick Enclave/GMC Acadia/Saturn Outlook
• Best Pickup Truck - Ford F-Series Super Duty
• Best Eco-Friendly - Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid/GMC Yukon Hybrid
• Best Dream Machine - Audi R8/Bentley Continental GT Speed/Lexus LS 600h L

We can agree with a few of the choices, like the Audi R8, the Cadillac CTS and even the R32, although the new Evolution or STi might have been a better choice. These types of lists are never easy, but MotorWeek seems to have gone out of its way to make this one irrelevant.PRESS RELEASE:MotorWeek Honors Scion xB as 2008 Drivers' Choice "Best of the Year"
Scion xB's versatility and value appeal to the young and young at heart;
GM recognized for pioneering technology giving full size vehicles functionality and fuel efficiency
Chicago, IL – Delivering the perfect mix of fun, fuel efficiency and usefulness the Scion xB eclipsed the
competition to capture MotorWeek's coveted "Best of the Year" 2008 Drivers' Choice Award. The honor was
announced today at the Chicago Auto Show. Without abandoning its roots as a funky, compact urban utility
vehicle, the xB offers more versatility, more power, unique customization options, a thrifty sticker price and
frugality at the pump. MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Awards have been presented since 1983, and are among
the auto industry's most prestigious honors.
"Our Scion owners asked for a bigger and better 'box' and we responded with the 2008 xB," said Jack Hollis,
Scion vice president. "We're flattered MotorWeek finds the xB just as appealing as our Scion enthusiasts and
has named the xB 'Best of the Year.' "
"Scion has made an interesting first concept into a great second generation car," said John Davis, MotorWeek
host and executive producer. "With the xB, Scion has broadened its appeal to every intelligent consumer out
there. It's amazingly roomy, stylish, fuel efficient and entertaining to drive. A compact this versatile should be
in everyone's garage. The Scion xB is a smart choice, a great value and a fun one too. It appeals to the
young, and the young at heart."
Recognized as the best overall among winners in 14 categories, the xB is the first Scion to win a Drivers'
Choice Award. Scion, a marque of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc., began its national rollout of vehicles in
2004. The entire winners' list will be featured on a special MotorWeek episode airing on PBS beginning
February 9 (check local listings) and on cable's SPEED beginning February 11. The Drivers' Choice Awards
and MotorWeek are nationally sponsored by Cars.com, Valvoline and Goodyear.
GM's Tahoe and Yukon won "Best Large Utility," but also proved bigger can be better -- and greener -- by
also taking top honors as "Best Eco-Friendly" for their new hybrid models. It is the first time in MotorWeek
history that a large utility has won in both categories. "GM should be commended for putting hybrid systems
where they belong, in the biggest vehicles that use the most fuel," said Davis. "GM's two-mode hybrid system
improves fuel economy by up to 30%, without compromising performance or utility."
GM also swept the "Best Crossover Utility" category with newcomer Buick Enclave and repeat winners GMC
Acadia and Saturn Outlook, demonstrating that domestic automakers still dominate the large vehicle market.
MotorWeek also recognized GM's successful efforts to take on the Europeans. With its power, sharp styling
and amazing interior quality, the Cadillac CTS captured the title of "Best Sport Sedan."
Import brands maintained their supremacy in the family and luxury car segments. MotorWeek awarded first
place honors to the Honda Accord as "Best Family Sedan," the Nissan Rogue as "Best Small Utility," and the
Scion xB as "Best Small Car". Mercedes-Benz's redesigned C-Class did not disappoint, taking the "Best
Luxury Sedan" category. A trio of rare import brands won as "Best Dream Machine," Audi R8, Bentley
Continental GT Speed and Lexus LS 600h L.
Capturing the essence of the Drivers' Choice Awards, the Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Caravan
shared top honors as "Best Minivan." "With a new seating system, more entertainment options and more
space, they've got everything a minivan should have, plus a couple of things that are unexpected. That's what
we're looking for with these awards," said Davis.
The annual MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards are unique for their consumer focus and represent the
definitive list of best automotive picks for a range of lifestyles. This year, a team of 15 judges, comprised of
the writers, producers and staff of MotorWeek evaluated more than 150 cars and trucks. Decisions are based
on performance, technology, practicality and dollar value. The resulting 14 categories reflect the most popular
vehicle segments, and the winners represent what MotorWeek considers to be the best in each class.
Drivers' Choice Awards Individual Categories:
1. Best Small Car - Scion xB
2. Best Family Sedan - Honda Accord
3. Best Minivan - Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country
4. Best Convertible - Chrysler Sebring Convertible
5. Best Luxury Sedan - Mercedes-Benz C-Class
6. Best Sport Sedan - Cadillac CTS
7. Best Sport Coupe - Infiniti G37
8. Best Performance Car - Volkswagen R32
9. Best Small Utility - Nissan Rogue
10. Best Large Utility - Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
11. Best Crossover Utility - Buick Enclave/GMC Acadia/Saturn Outlook
12. Best Pickup Truck - Ford F-Series Super Duty
13. Best Eco-Friendly - Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid/GMC Yukon Hybrid
14. Best Dream Machine - Audi R8/Bentley Continental GT Speed/Lexus LS 600h L
MotorWeek, the original television automotive magazine series, is one of the nation's leading sources for
automotive industry news, new car information and driving entertainment. The award-winning series, seen
nationwide on PBS, PBS HD, SPEED and V-me, is sponsored by Cars.com, Valvoline and Goodyear. The
weekly series is produced by Maryland Public Television. For more information on MotorWeek and the

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Hot Car:Lamborghini.Reventon

The final Reventon from Lamborghini's desk arrived in Britain. This is the car no. 20, of the twenty produced by the Italian carmaker. This is also the first Reventon in the U.K.


The mysterious customer had ordered his vehicle from the official Midlands dealer, Lamborghini Birmingham. Lamborghini's President and CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, personally presented the Reventón to its new owner who then drove off in his new car.

Reventon is a supercar with a V12 engine thrusting out a good 650bhp (485kW) for a top velocity of over 211mph (340km/h). And all that for a sum of €1 million.

Hot Car:Lamborghini.Reventon

The final Reventon from Lamborghini's desk arrived in Britain. This is the car no. 20, of the twenty produced by the Italian carmaker. This is also the first Reventon in the U.K.


The mysterious customer had ordered his vehicle from the official Midlands dealer, Lamborghini Birmingham. Lamborghini's President and CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, personally presented the Reventón to its new owner who then drove off in his new car.

Reventon is a supercar with a V12 engine thrusting out a good 650bhp (485kW) for a top velocity of over 211mph (340km/h). And all that for a sum of €1 million.

New Design:Honda FC Sport Design Concept Revealed at L.A. Show

The car is developed by designer Jason Wilbur and his team from Advanced Design Studio of Honda R&D Americas in Pasadena, California.



Powered by existing fuel cell technology, the FC Sport is a three-seater sports car with a low centre of gravity, zero emissions and a potent, clean electric motor. It's FCX Clarity meets NSX. Clever design ensured low weight and high-performance, with FC Sport maintaining a balanced weight distribution between front and rear, ideal for any serious sports car.

Configuration of the fuel cell stack is such that it is located between the two rear seats that flank driver's position, while a battery pack sits low in the middle of the car. Electric motor is just ahead of the rear axle and the two fuel storage tanks just above it. The layout guarantees optimal weight distribution, a good passenger cabin (for a sports car) and an interior that focuses a lot on the center-placed driver.

New Design:Honda FC Sport Design Concept Revealed at L.A. Show

The car is developed by designer Jason Wilbur and his team from Advanced Design Studio of Honda R&D Americas in Pasadena, California.



Powered by existing fuel cell technology, the FC Sport is a three-seater sports car with a low centre of gravity, zero emissions and a potent, clean electric motor. It's FCX Clarity meets NSX. Clever design ensured low weight and high-performance, with FC Sport maintaining a balanced weight distribution between front and rear, ideal for any serious sports car.

Configuration of the fuel cell stack is such that it is located between the two rear seats that flank driver's position, while a battery pack sits low in the middle of the car. Electric motor is just ahead of the rear axle and the two fuel storage tanks just above it. The layout guarantees optimal weight distribution, a good passenger cabin (for a sports car) and an interior that focuses a lot on the center-placed driver.

T.G.I.S. 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 CREW CAB SLT

We in the car business work on Saturday. Never mind that here is a beautiful low mileage 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT. SOLD

* 71,935 MILES

* 4.7L

* COLD A/C

* CLEAN TITLE

* CAR FAX AVAILABLE

* POWER SEAT

* POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS

* FACTORY CD PLAYER

* FACTORY ALARM

* KEY LESS ENTRY

* VERY CLEAN

* This truck is perfect for show or work! It has been well maintained and purrs like a tiger with the flow masters that have been added. Drive it home today at the low price of $9450.00 which includes a 6-month/6000 mile Nationwide Warranty.

Turbocharger: Recommendations For Servicing and Care

What is good for a turbocharger?

The turbocharger is designed such that it will usually last as long as the engine. It does not require any special maintenance; and inspection is limited to a few periodic checks.

To ensure that the turbocharger's lifetime corresponds to that of the engine, the following engine manufacturer's service instructions must be strictly observed:

1. Oil change intervals
2. Oil filter system maintenance
3. Oil pressure control
4. Air filter system maintenance

What is bad for a turbocharger?

90 % of all turbocharger failures are due to the following causes:

1. Penetration of foreign bodies into the turbine or the compressor
2. Dirt in the oil
3. Inadequate oil supply (oil pressure/filter system)
4. High exhaust gas temperatures (ignition system/injection system)

These failures can be avoided by regular maintenance. When maintaining the air filter system, for example, care should be taken that no tramp material gets into the turbocharger.

Failure diagnosis

If the engine does not operate properly, one should not assume that the turbocharger is the cause of failure. It often happens that fully functioning turbochargers are replaced even though the failure does not lie here, but with the engine.
Before looking for faults in the turbocharger, the following points should be checked:

Power loss or black smoke:

1. Is the air filter dirty?
2. Is the engine compression too low?
3. Is the injection system operating correctly?

Blue smoke:

1. Is the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) system operating correctly?
2. Are the compression ratios correct?
3. Are the spark plugs in good condition?
4. Is the oil drain free?

Only after all these points have been checked should one check the turbocharger for faults. Since the turbocharger components are manufactured on high-precision machines to close tolerances and the wheels rotate up to 300,000 rpm, turbochargers should be inspected by qualified specialists only

Honda Tiger 200 CC Sporty Modification

This one is a sporty modification concept of Honda Tiger 200 CC. I found this in a wordpress blogger, blogged by an Indonesian local blogger. He doesn't add any information in the post he made. Well,.. I think It's an expression of their fan about how Honda will improve their next design… And I think, Honda should begin to hear their customer about what kind of design is wanted by their customer. If not,.. never dream to take over Yamaha's top market share in Indonesia. And Honda should thanks to their fans of this brilliant design ideas!

Daihatsu Mud Master-C

This new design transporting concept car introduced by Daihatsu in Tokyo Motor Show 2007.It looks like a Dakar rally van that's been left in the wash too long. It's a true truck with a body-on-frame design, though. It's generous ride height and copious degrees of approach and departure angles mean that the Mud Master-C can actually go places while leaving an eency-weency footprint in its wake.

Daihatsu says that there are three gullwing doors on the concept, though they're really hatches, one on each side and one on the back. The truly neat thing about the Mud Master-C Concept is that it's configurable. For instance, the mountain bike support model developed with professional cyclist Raita Suzuki (shown at right) is configured to carry a pair of bikes, but the concept can also be configured as an open bed truck capable of carrying an ATV or even a crane!

Check out more info and Daihatsu's press release after the jump, and be sure to browse the gallery to see the Mud Master-C's unique features.

The Mud Master-C also features what Daihatsu calls a hub reduction system that transfers power using gears mounted between the driveshaft and the wheelhub. It appears the system allows the driveshaft to sit higher than the center of the wheelhub, giving the Mud Master-C its impressive ground clearance. The relatively large 16-inch off-road tires help, too.

Inside the concept you'll find a dash that's comprised simply of one large screen that displays both gauges and in-car entertainment options. Being the activity vehicle it is, the Mud Master-C also features water repellant seats so that hosing mud off of them is not a problem. The seats, however, are flat as church pews, which, when combined with the concept's height and narrow width, mean turns should be taken with caution.

Daihatsu didn't mention what powers the Mud Master-C, but we're guessing it's a small gas or diesel engine mounted amidship below the floor.

Additional Info of Mud Master-C :

This small, tough transporter leverages compactness and light weight for special off-road agility and adopts body-on-frame construction for outstanding durability and cargo capability. This mountain bike support model was designed in collaboration with the leading professional cyclist, Raita Suzuki.

• A hub reduction system, which transfers driving power via gears mounted between the drive shaft and wheel hub, together with large-diameter 16-inch off-road tires, achieves 370mm ride height and generous angles of approach, departure and breakover for outstanding off-road drivability and stream-fording capability.
• The body uses highly durable, lightweight and compact body-on-frame construction. A range of attachments can be combined for a variety of applications, from outdoor sports to work in rough terrain.
• Large gullwing doors on three sides give the MUD MASTER-C great convenience, ideal for loading and unloading bicycles in the "mountain bike support" model.
• Full-cabin styling creates a strong presence.
• The interior features a simple instrument panel with large-screen LCD multi-display and the water-repellent seats, reflecting the car's rugged image.

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Yamaha Tesseract

One of the most eye catching bike in Tokyo Motor Show 2007 might be this one, Yamaha Tesseract. It doesn't like common motorcycle which only have two wheel, it have four wheels. Unfortunately, you look for it in Yamaha dealer for recent time. It’s just a styling concept and have not mass produced. Y

It’s not technically a motorcycle, and “Tesseract” sounds like something Scooby-Doo would say, but who cares? It looks incredible and has enough techno-jewelry to make the most jaded gearhead drool. Mounted in that spidery chassis is a V-Twin motor that’s the basis for a hybrid propulsion unit. Front suspension is something Yamaha calls “dual scythe,” and like the Piaggio MP3, the wheels lean with the chassis into the turns to impart that authentic motorcycle-riding feel. Like the Piaggio, the frontal profile is almost as narrow as a motorcycle, which would make this a fun and interesting street ride. The extra wheel will add stability, for sure, but also make this as likely to become DOT-legal as a Tiger tank.

Citroen Nemo Concept Car

I find a funny concept car in our neighbor site, it's a concept car which inspirited by the “Finding Nemo” box office hit animation. This car presented in October at the Road Transport Show in Amsterdam, The Citroën NEMO Concept is now on display at the 2007 Bologna Motor Show. The concept car is colored in white, orange and black and it celebrate the famous Disney clown fish.

Mini Crossover Concept from Paris Motor Show

This crossover concepts maybe be the longest Mini ever built. With over four meters in lenght and measuring 1,8 meters in width, the new car opens a new chapter in the history of Mini. Like the Mini Clubman, the Mini Crossover Concept is not a four- door in the classic sense, a conventional arrangement of doors is to be found only on the front passenger’s side, while on the driver’s side the the vehicle comes with a conventional door for the first row of seats plus a lift/sliding door moving along the outside for convenient access to the rear and for loading the car from the side.

And by dropping the B-pillar on the driver’s side, the Mini Crossover Concept exhausts the potential of this generous opening to an even higher degree. Frameless side windows, finally, are yet another feature of this truly exceptional four-door.

IT'S COLD TODAY BUT I HAVE A HOT 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER TOURING EDITION SOLD

* 41, 394 MILES

* 2.4L -- 4 CYLINDER

* FACTORY ALARM

* KEYLESS ENTRY

* FACTORY CD PLAYER

* CLEAN TITLE

* CARFAX 1 OWNER

* COLD A/C

* POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS

* This PT CRUISER is like new. Come test drive it today! $8495.00 Includes a 6month/6000 mile nationwide warranty.

New BMW 3 Series - Facelift Revealed

Image source : http://www.tuningnews.net

After see The BMW launching his new 3 series at Malaysia from local newspaper today, it reminded me updated this blog which is long time not being updated.

Reading the article from the news, the new BMW 3 series comes with new design plus elegant facelift. The combination of exclusive and sporty made this 3 series become more popular than his other siblings ( 5 series, 7 series and others).

I also admitted that I really admired this car. Eventhough M3 and M5 are more powerful horsepower, I like the 3 series design which containing exclusiveness and sporty for young driver like me. Don't you miss too. The 'experience' guy also prefer using this car. It make them feel younger and the most important, the girls would snaring at you too..Hehe

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2004 GMC ENVOY SLT XL 1 OWNER

2004 GMC ENVOY SLT XL SOLD

* 73,899 MILES

* 4.2L V6

* 3RD ROW

* CLEAN TITLE

* CARFAX 1 OWNER

* NO ACCIDENTS

* LEATHER

* LIKE NEW

* POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS

* FACTORY ALARM

* KEYLESS ENTRY

* This Envoy is very clean. It has been well maintained and is in fantastic condition. $9,995.00 includes a 6month/6000 mile nationwide warranty.

Top 10 Most Expensive Cars To Insure

Car insurance: love it or loath it, if you own a car it's as sure as death and taxes. We all get that feeling that we're paying too much for our car insurance, but how much do some people really pay? We're going to cheer ourselves up by looking at the most expensive to insure cars in the world.

1.Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution There have been ten versions to date, all of them share a two litre, turbocharged engine and four-wheel drive system in common. Evolution models prior to version V were the officially-approved models for Mitsubishi's efforts in the World Rally Championship. Because of its racing roots this car is considered high risk and is very expensive to insure.

2.Mercedes CL-Class The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is a grand tourer produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. The most powerful model of the CL is also the most expensive Mercedes-branded vehicle on the market, costing up to $197,775. The car's cost alone is reason enough for the high price of insurance, but because it's so expensive it's is also one of the world's cars most targeted by criminals.

3.Dodge SRT-4 The reason Dodge's car has made it into this list is hinted at in what SRT stands for, "Street and Racing Technology". This car is bought by people because it handles like a race car to be driven like a race car, but places where it shouldn't be, like on busy roads in towns and cities. Owning one is almost a declaration that your going to be driving quickly and recklessly, and as the car doesn't come cheap the insurance premiums have to be able to cover the risk.

4.Subaru Impreza WRX The Subaru Impreza WRX, is a turbocharged version of the Subaru Impreza. Compared to the base Impreza, the WRX has wider low-profile tires, larger brakes, and firmer, higher quality suspension components. Because of this, the car is popular among car enthusiasts for its handling capabilities.

5.Jaguar XK The Jaguar XK is another long distance purpose built car by legendary British manufacturer Jaguar. Like all Jaguar cars it's expensive and fast, two qualities in any car that'll guarantee to scare insurers.

6.Lexus IS 300 The Lexus IS 300 is considered and entry level luxury car. The interior features leather seats, lightsaber-like electroluminescent dash display lighting, and the choice of metallic or Bird's Eye Maple wood trim. Lexus SmartAccess keyless entry with push-button start is a standard feature. The Lexus car can be considered the ultimate in expensive boys toys.

7.Honda S2000 This is another expensive, rare and fast car. Launched in April 1999, the S2000 was created to celebrate the Honda's 50th anniversary. The new Honda S2000 CR became available in the fall of 2007. The S2000's price starts at $36,300.

8.Acura RSX The Acura RSX is sold by Honda in North America and Hong Kong. There are several models and make of the car which can confuse matters. The Acura RSX is meant as an entry-level luxury sports car and as such is an expensive car to insure.

9.Nissan 350Z The Nissan 350Z is another luxury sports car intended to be the less expensive, but still expensive, option for car enthusiasts. The 350Z is available as 2 door coupé and roadster.

10.Jaguar XJ The Jaguar XJ is a luxury saloon and flagship model sold under the British Jaguar luxury marquee. The car is known as the choice of wealthy people around the world and, although the style is dated, it is still considered a top of the range car with a powerful engine.

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IMMACULATE 2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE

2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE Z66 SOLD

* 65,288 MILES

* 5.3L

* LEATHER

* COLD A/C

* POWER WINDOW/LOCKS

* FACTORY ALARM

* KEYLESS ENTRY

* CLEAN TITLE

* CARFAX 1 OWNER

* NO ACCIDENTS

* This Chevy is in superb condition. The previous owner took very good care of this vehicle. $12,495.00 includes a 6 month/6000 mile nationwide warranty.

2005 CHEVY TAHOE

2005 CHEVY TAHOE SOLD

* 63,595 MILES

* 5.3L

* COLD A/C

* LOADED

* SUNROOF

* FACTORY ALARM

* KEYLESS ENTRY

* TAN LEATHER

* 3RD ROW

* CLEAN TITLE

* CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS
* BOSE SOUND SYSTEM

* LIKE NEW

This Tahoe is very clean, well maintained, in excellent condition it is a must see!

$14990 includes a 6month/6000 mile nationwide warranty.

A gallon of gas is less than a gallon of milk again.

Finally gas is cheap again in New Orleans. It helps me I believe because people are not as scared to buy full size SUV's, which is about 75% of my inventory. Hopefully prices stay the same or keep getting lower.

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Jaguar Models Futuristic and Fascinating

Jaguar remains to be the most-favored automobile among car enthusiasts. It is still the brand to reckon with by other car manufacturers. Throughout the years, Jaguar has been known to be reliable, powerful and remarkable. The Jaguar XF, for example, is the car that sets the standards for luxury sports car.

The 2009 Jaguar XF is still the fast luxurious car that it was known to be. It utilizes a 4.2-liter 32-valve V8 engine. By adding a crankshaft blower to this powerful engine, the output would be a whopping 420 horsepower with 408 pound-foot of torque. This power is further maximized by its six-speed automatic transmission. The new XF also showcases brand new looks. It has become more sporty and rigid with a bolder and more modern appearance. Handling and driving is also comfortable with its new lightweight body. The New Jaguar XF is an agile luxury sedan fit for the modern conditions of today.

Jaguar's newest version of the XJ model also promises a refined power and futuristic look. The standard XJ model sports a 4.2-liter engine with a 300-horsepower capability, while the XJR showcases a supercharged engine with a strong 400-horsepower output. Both models come in six-speed ZF transmission. The new XJ is made with lighter but stronger materials. This lightweight characteristic of the model allows the driver to have more control in handling and driving. It is also equipped with safety and security systems such as four-channeled anti-lock braking system, to complete a relaxed and comfortable driving.

The future XK models also promises breathtaking features. This muscular yet smooth-running sports car will come out in the market with better characteristics. A more powerful, comfortable, and agile XK and XKR models await the Jaguar users. The standard XK will have a powerful 32-valve, 4.2-liter AJ-V8 engine. While in the XKR, the engine is enhanced with an Eaton supercharger to deliver a monstrous horsepower output and propels the car to 60 miles per hour in 0.49 seconds. This car is also equipped with security and safety systems to provide a thrilling but relaxing drive.

Jaguar will definitely continue to make its mark in the luxury car sector with these outstanding new models especially in the lucrative Jaguar contract hire market. As the car was known to be, the upcoming Jaguar models will surely captivate the car aficionados across the globe. These Jaguar cars will reign the roads once more particularly in the car contract hire market.

Darrell F talking about the prestige Jaguar range including Jaguar contract hire and Jaguar leasing

Jaguar Models Futuristic and Fascinating

Jaguar remains to be the most-favored automobile among car enthusiasts. It is still the brand to reckon with by other car manufacturers. Throughout the years, Jaguar has been known to be reliable, powerful and remarkable. The Jaguar XF, for example, is the car that sets the standards for luxury sports car.

The 2009 Jaguar XF is still the fast luxurious car that it was known to be. It utilizes a 4.2-liter 32-valve V8 engine. By adding a crankshaft blower to this powerful engine, the output would be a whopping 420 horsepower with 408 pound-foot of torque. This power is further maximized by its six-speed automatic transmission. The new XF also showcases brand new looks. It has become more sporty and rigid with a bolder and more modern appearance. Handling and driving is also comfortable with its new lightweight body. The New Jaguar XF is an agile luxury sedan fit for the modern conditions of today.

Jaguar's newest version of the XJ model also promises a refined power and futuristic look. The standard XJ model sports a 4.2-liter engine with a 300-horsepower capability, while the XJR showcases a supercharged engine with a strong 400-horsepower output. Both models come in six-speed ZF transmission. The new XJ is made with lighter but stronger materials. This lightweight characteristic of the model allows the driver to have more control in handling and driving. It is also equipped with safety and security systems such as four-channeled anti-lock braking system, to complete a relaxed and comfortable driving.

The future XK models also promises breathtaking features. This muscular yet smooth-running sports car will come out in the market with better characteristics. A more powerful, comfortable, and agile XK and XKR models await the Jaguar users. The standard XK will have a powerful 32-valve, 4.2-liter AJ-V8 engine. While in the XKR, the engine is enhanced with an Eaton supercharger to deliver a monstrous horsepower output and propels the car to 60 miles per hour in 0.49 seconds. This car is also equipped with security and safety systems to provide a thrilling but relaxing drive.

Jaguar will definitely continue to make its mark in the luxury car sector with these outstanding new models especially in the lucrative Jaguar contract hire market. As the car was known to be, the upcoming Jaguar models will surely captivate the car aficionados across the globe. These Jaguar cars will reign the roads once more particularly in the car contract hire market.

Darrell F talking about the prestige Jaguar range including Jaguar contract hire and Jaguar leasing

Quick Tips Watch For When Buying a New Car

If the words of carnival king P.T. Barnum are to be believed, indeed "There is a sucker born every minute. And while you thought that car dealership is all about honesty and integrity, salesmen out there are out to get you wrong.

Some of them you would find are really genuine salesman who will go by the product and its features. Most others though are the aggressive breed of salesmen who will possibly call a spade, an axe. Before buying a car, you better be sure who you are dealing with.

To be an educated, assertive consumer you need to do some research and serious number crunching. Spend a couple of hours with all the information resources available and you should be ready to buy a new car. Some misrepresentations that you would have to keep an eye on are as follows.

The credit cozen

You would often find a lot of dealers proclaiming that your credit history is indeed bad. And because of your credit history being bad, you might just have to pay a bit more for your loans - seems the retort of most salesmen. If you are damn sure your ratings are not jacked up, you are safe.

But if you have any doubt at all, you should check with the major credit bureaus before you even think of heading to the showroom. Remember, knowing your credit rating before you purchase a car is essential.

The transaction trick

Buying a car includes multiple transactions and they are - new car price, the trade-in value, and the financing. All these transactions are possible money-making opportunities for dealers, and as it happens in most cases, this is where a lot of dealers make merry.

One mistake people make is roll up all of them into one and negotiate on the price. This surely is a losing deal for you. Rather, treat them individually and negotiate on each transaction in entirety. This way you would surely get the best price for your car.

Enough research on the entire process is important if you wish to get the best deal possible. One thing though - Buyers need not think of the finance department of their dealers as their loan agents. It is not the dealers responsibility to get you the best rates.

The payment ploy

Assume that the car's value of $15,000. If a dealer tells you could get the car in less than $400 a month, rather than getting all excited, you should watch the science behind this statement. Possibly, the dealer has counted in a huge down payment. Or, you may just have to pay the loan in more installments. Whatever be the case, you should know these terms and conditions in advance.

Rather than thinking on the lines of how much you need to pay for the car, you should be thinking how much you could pay for the car. There is a difference between both, a difference not many people understand.

The sticker shenanigan

The vehicle price listed on the window is known as the MSRP, or manufacturer's suggested retail price. Who cares? Do you really have to know all this? Not really! Just know the invoice price and work the MSRP from the bottom.

Visit some websites to get updated about the actual selling prices of cars. This is important because if you know the actual selling price of the car, you could eliminate any possibility of the dealer cheating on you.

Sticker price is the metric in the sales of some popular cars. One of the popular cars, the Honda Minivan is sold at the sticker price.

The holdback hustle

Sometimes you would find manufacturers giving cash incentives to dealers. These are called "holdback". This allows the dealers to expedite the process of pushing up the sales for models that normally don't sell all that well.

Find out if any holdbacks are included in the car deal. While it may not really impact your car deal anyways, but there is no wrong in asking either.

The financing four-flush

Some unscrupulous dealers have the practice of informing customers about the failure of the financing deal, days and sometimes weeks after they signed the purchase agreement. Senior executives of financing institutions say this is an absolute misrepresentation of the fact because all it takes for the dealers to check the financing is 15 minutes.

The objective of the dealers is simple - By telling you did not qualify for Car A costing $25,000, they wish to trap you into Car B that costs $50,000. Okay! Stay away from these guys then. Think about it - If you could not qualify for a lower priced car, how in the world would you get financing for a higher priced one?

The insurance illusion

Insurance is definitely a subject matter of solicitation but some dealers just do not seem to follow this. They would force you on buying an insurance for the vehicle. Gap Insurance is one of the most favored type of insurance policies. Assume that your car is worth $25,000 and you owe $30,000 on the car. If your car is considered to be a loss, the insurance policy will pay $5000. Credit Life Insurance policies on the other hand will pay the remaining amount if you die before repaying the car.

As of now these policies may not make sense. The reason why this is being told to you is because you may watch out for these prices when you buy the car. You would possibly be in a position where you could decline or accept a proposal.

The rate razzle-dazzle

How about a 0% interest on financing a new car? Sounds tempting! Be sure you check the nuts and bolts of such a deal. Chances are that you would find the monthly installments for such a deal run very high. These in essence are short term, ones that last for 24-36 months. Loans of such short tenure are known to have high installments anyways.

Be sure to get your own financing before proceeding to get a dealer rebate. This works out because of two inherent reasons - 1) You have arranged for your finance so you do not have to rely on the dealer charging you some interest rate, and 2) If the dealer anyways is giving you a rebate, it should be taken from your finance that you have arranged.

The rollover ruse

A lot of people make a decent move of trading up to a more expensive car. Sounds decent enough thus far! But the mistake they do is this - They trade up even when they are paying for the current car. This is a perfectly legal practice, but is risky. Here's why!

When a person trades up a car, he would roll over the payments of the existing car to the new car. Of course, the payments for the new car would still hold true. In essence, the person ends up paying more than the car's worth. God forbid if in the future, the person wishes to sell off the car or if it meets in an accident, the cover-up charges would be huge for the person.

The balloon bamboozle

Some dealers offer car loans with an exorbitantly high loan tenures. There have been some cases where people have been offered loans of about six to seven years. This could work in the scenario where you think you might have to pay lower. True, but there is a downside to it!

Remember, with time passing by the value of your car would go down. If you still end up paying for 6-7 years, chances are that you would have paid more than the actual worth of the car. Isn't that a loss for you?

On the other hand, you would find some dealers offering you cars at outrageously inexpensive rates for the moment. As you move down the road, you would find that the rates have gone up considerably higher. This scenario is still affordable especially when you have just started working and do not have a lot of money to pay for your car. Assuming your salary would increase with time, you surely would have some more money in a year or two to payoff your loans.

Experts from the financing industry say that understanding what you have to pay is critical. You may have bought a car worth $20,000 and yet be paying only $300 per month. Remember though, you would still need to payoff the principal at some stage of your life.

It is important for you to be extremely cautious about these things. More than being cautious, you should be knowledgeable about dealer financing just so to ensure your dealer does not dupe you off.

Quick Tips Watch For When Buying a New Car

If the words of carnival king P.T. Barnum are to be believed, indeed "There is a sucker born every minute. And while you thought that car dealership is all about honesty and integrity, salesmen out there are out to get you wrong.

Some of them you would find are really genuine salesman who will go by the product and its features. Most others though are the aggressive breed of salesmen who will possibly call a spade, an axe. Before buying a car, you better be sure who you are dealing with.

To be an educated, assertive consumer you need to do some research and serious number crunching. Spend a couple of hours with all the information resources available and you should be ready to buy a new car. Some misrepresentations that you would have to keep an eye on are as follows.

The credit cozen

You would often find a lot of dealers proclaiming that your credit history is indeed bad. And because of your credit history being bad, you might just have to pay a bit more for your loans - seems the retort of most salesmen. If you are damn sure your ratings are not jacked up, you are safe.

But if you have any doubt at all, you should check with the major credit bureaus before you even think of heading to the showroom. Remember, knowing your credit rating before you purchase a car is essential.

The transaction trick

Buying a car includes multiple transactions and they are - new car price, the trade-in value, and the financing. All these transactions are possible money-making opportunities for dealers, and as it happens in most cases, this is where a lot of dealers make merry.

One mistake people make is roll up all of them into one and negotiate on the price. This surely is a losing deal for you. Rather, treat them individually and negotiate on each transaction in entirety. This way you would surely get the best price for your car.

Enough research on the entire process is important if you wish to get the best deal possible. One thing though - Buyers need not think of the finance department of their dealers as their loan agents. It is not the dealers responsibility to get you the best rates.

The payment ploy

Assume that the car's value of $15,000. If a dealer tells you could get the car in less than $400 a month, rather than getting all excited, you should watch the science behind this statement. Possibly, the dealer has counted in a huge down payment. Or, you may just have to pay the loan in more installments. Whatever be the case, you should know these terms and conditions in advance.

Rather than thinking on the lines of how much you need to pay for the car, you should be thinking how much you could pay for the car. There is a difference between both, a difference not many people understand.

The sticker shenanigan

The vehicle price listed on the window is known as the MSRP, or manufacturer's suggested retail price. Who cares? Do you really have to know all this? Not really! Just know the invoice price and work the MSRP from the bottom.

Visit some websites to get updated about the actual selling prices of cars. This is important because if you know the actual selling price of the car, you could eliminate any possibility of the dealer cheating on you.

Sticker price is the metric in the sales of some popular cars. One of the popular cars, the Honda Minivan is sold at the sticker price.

The holdback hustle

Sometimes you would find manufacturers giving cash incentives to dealers. These are called "holdback". This allows the dealers to expedite the process of pushing up the sales for models that normally don't sell all that well.

Find out if any holdbacks are included in the car deal. While it may not really impact your car deal anyways, but there is no wrong in asking either.

The financing four-flush

Some unscrupulous dealers have the practice of informing customers about the failure of the financing deal, days and sometimes weeks after they signed the purchase agreement. Senior executives of financing institutions say this is an absolute misrepresentation of the fact because all it takes for the dealers to check the financing is 15 minutes.

The objective of the dealers is simple - By telling you did not qualify for Car A costing $25,000, they wish to trap you into Car B that costs $50,000. Okay! Stay away from these guys then. Think about it - If you could not qualify for a lower priced car, how in the world would you get financing for a higher priced one?

The insurance illusion

Insurance is definitely a subject matter of solicitation but some dealers just do not seem to follow this. They would force you on buying an insurance for the vehicle. Gap Insurance is one of the most favored type of insurance policies. Assume that your car is worth $25,000 and you owe $30,000 on the car. If your car is considered to be a loss, the insurance policy will pay $5000. Credit Life Insurance policies on the other hand will pay the remaining amount if you die before repaying the car.

As of now these policies may not make sense. The reason why this is being told to you is because you may watch out for these prices when you buy the car. You would possibly be in a position where you could decline or accept a proposal.

The rate razzle-dazzle

How about a 0% interest on financing a new car? Sounds tempting! Be sure you check the nuts and bolts of such a deal. Chances are that you would find the monthly installments for such a deal run very high. These in essence are short term, ones that last for 24-36 months. Loans of such short tenure are known to have high installments anyways.

Be sure to get your own financing before proceeding to get a dealer rebate. This works out because of two inherent reasons - 1) You have arranged for your finance so you do not have to rely on the dealer charging you some interest rate, and 2) If the dealer anyways is giving you a rebate, it should be taken from your finance that you have arranged.

The rollover ruse

A lot of people make a decent move of trading up to a more expensive car. Sounds decent enough thus far! But the mistake they do is this - They trade up even when they are paying for the current car. This is a perfectly legal practice, but is risky. Here's why!

When a person trades up a car, he would roll over the payments of the existing car to the new car. Of course, the payments for the new car would still hold true. In essence, the person ends up paying more than the car's worth. God forbid if in the future, the person wishes to sell off the car or if it meets in an accident, the cover-up charges would be huge for the person.

The balloon bamboozle

Some dealers offer car loans with an exorbitantly high loan tenures. There have been some cases where people have been offered loans of about six to seven years. This could work in the scenario where you think you might have to pay lower. True, but there is a downside to it!

Remember, with time passing by the value of your car would go down. If you still end up paying for 6-7 years, chances are that you would have paid more than the actual worth of the car. Isn't that a loss for you?

On the other hand, you would find some dealers offering you cars at outrageously inexpensive rates for the moment. As you move down the road, you would find that the rates have gone up considerably higher. This scenario is still affordable especially when you have just started working and do not have a lot of money to pay for your car. Assuming your salary would increase with time, you surely would have some more money in a year or two to payoff your loans.

Experts from the financing industry say that understanding what you have to pay is critical. You may have bought a car worth $20,000 and yet be paying only $300 per month. Remember though, you would still need to payoff the principal at some stage of your life.

It is important for you to be extremely cautious about these things. More than being cautious, you should be knowledgeable about dealer financing just so to ensure your dealer does not dupe you off.

NEW WEEK NEW DAY LIKE NEW 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EX

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* 3.8L V6

* COLD A/C

* REAR A/C

* FACTORY ALLOY RIMS

* CLEAN TITLE

* CARFAX 1 OWNER

* NO ACCIDENTS

* REAR BUCKET SEATS

* FACTORY ALARM

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Enjin Turbo.

Enjin turbo berfungsi dengan membekalkan udara tambahan ke dalam engin untuk menghasilkan pembakaran yang lebih sempurna. Bekalan udara ini berfungsi untuk menghasilkan pembakaran yang sempurna di dalam engin, dengan itu dapat meningkatkan lagi kuasa yang dihasilkan engin. Enjin turbo yang awal pada mulanya hanya berfungsi untuk mengepam udara tambahan kedalam enjin dengan mengunakan kipas dibahagian ekzos. Putaran kipas itu akan menggerakkan pam udara turbo dengan bantuan shaf penyambung, dengan itu memastikan jumlah udara yang keluar melalui ekzos sama jumlahnya dengan udara yang di pam masuk kedalam enjin. Bagaimanapun sekiranya kemasukan udara ke dalam enjin berlebihan, ini boleh merosakkan enjin. Oleh itu, satu alat pelepas angin tambahan yang dikenali sebagai "Westgate" perlu dipasang untuk mengelakkan kejadian ini. Peralatan "Westgate" akan bertindak bagi memastikan jumlah udara yang dipam masuk ke dalam enjin tidak melebihi had yang ditetapkan.

Udara yang dimampatkan akan menjadi panas dengan itu pemampatan udara oleh enjin turbo akan meningkatkan suhu udara yang masuk kedalam enjin. Keadaan ini akan menjadikan enjin menjadi cepat panas. Untuk memastikan engin tidak terlalu cepat menjadi lampau panas (overheat), udara yang dipam masuk perlu disejukkan dengan menggunakan sistem intercooler. Intercooler akan di pasang pada bahagian hadapan kenderaan yang dipasang dengan sistem turbo bagi menyejukkan udara yang masuk sebelum dipam masuk ke dalam enjin.

Selain daripada peralatan yang dipasang untuk memastikan sistem turbo berfungsi dengan baik, enjin turbo juga perlu penjagaan rapi agar dapat tahan lama. Sekiranya engin berkuasa turbo dimatikan dengan mengejut, pam tidak lagi mengepam minyak pelincir ke sistem turbo. Keadaan ini meningkatkan lagi geseran di dalam engin turbo, yang akan meningkatkan lagi kadar kehausan sistem turbo dan merosakkan komponent sistem turbo dalam jangka masa panjang.

Oleh itu, bagi mengelakkan keadaan ini, enjin berkuasa turbo perlu distabilkan dengan membiarkan ia bertenang selama 20 hingga 30 saat selepas berhenti sebelum mematikan enjin. Bagi mereka yang tidak mahu atau tidak mempunyai masa untuk menunggu sebelum mematikan enjin, satu alat yang dikenali sebagai jangka turbo (turbo timer) boleh dipasang. Alat itu boleh ditetapkan untuk mematikan enjin selepas masa yang dihadkan berlalu.

Selain itu, enjin berkuasa turbo juga perlu dipanaskan sebelum memulakan perjalanan bagi memastikan minyak pelincir telah disebarkan keseluruh enjin secara menyeluruh. Ini adalah untuk memastikan enjin turbo tahan lebih lama dan mampu memberikan perkhidmatan yang optima. Sebagaimana enjin lain, minyak pelincir perlu dijaga agar enjin tahan lama. Untuk enjin berkuasa turbo, adalah disarankan pengguna menggunakan minyak pelincir yang tahan suhu tinggi, terutamanya minyak buatan (sintatik).

Sekiranya sesuatu enjin turbo itu dijaga dengan baik, enjin turbo tersebut mampu meningkatkan kuasa enjin lebih daripada enjin biasa yang mempunyai kuasa kuda yang sama. Anda pasti merasakan perbezaannya setelah mencubanya. Cuma anda perlulah rajin menjaganya dengan teliti agar enjin turbo anda sentiasa memberikan perkhidmatan yang terbaik bagi anda. Dengan ini anda kini telah tahu serba sedikit berkenaan enjin turbo. Sekian sahaja dari saya. Wasallam.Please visit our friends site. http://www.geocities.com/semua_hal/FaktaEnjinTurbo.html