“Again on offer this winter by Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche is a wide range of opportunities for testing the Porsche in the most extreme as well as testing conditions. Starting from January 2011 and continuing till March 2011 all the motor car fans have the opportunity to register for some diverse courses at the Porsche Sport Driving School &...”
[Source: autoslug.com via digg]
“The world gets its first look at Lamborghini’s hot new concept car from the 2010 Paris auto show.”
[Source: roadandtrack.com via digg]
Press Release
“Wolfsburg / Paris, 29 September 2010 – The Passat from Volkswagen represents one of the very great success stories in automotive history, with over 15 million cars sold since the Passat was first launched in 1973. It is now available in over 100 countries across the globe. Now, at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris (October 2-17), Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of an entirely new Passat – as a saloon and an estate car simultaneously. The seventh generation of this bestseller will be available in initial European markets starting as soon as mid-November.”
“Beware! It’s important to be sure you’re on top of your game before hopping on a motorcycle.”
[Source: motorcrave.com via digg]
“When it comes to figuring out which cities in America suffer the highest rate of drunken driving, it may come as little surprise that cities with poor public transportation and strong DUI enforcement top the list.”
[Source: leftlanenews.com via digg]
If you're looking for an affordable coupe these days, you have a variety of options. If you want something small and cheap, Honda, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Scion have got you covered with their Civic, Forte, Eclipse, and tC. If you're into muscle cars, there's three wonderful choices available now that the muscle car revival is in full swing. But if you want something more comfortable that can still raise your heartbeat a little there's the Honda Accord and Hyundai Genesis (along with the Nissan Altima).
“The very minute that you drive a new car off a dealer's lot, it loses value. That's just a fact of life, and the infographic below gives you a roadmap of depreciation milestones. But depreciation doesn't mean you shouldn't buy a new car. In fact, if your plan is to drive the wheels off your car, then depreciation has no affect on your purchase. But if you do intend to trade it in, you need to be smart about the resale value of cars, and here's the key: Not all cars depreciate at the same rate. You can compare the depreciation for cars you're thinking about buying by using Edmunds True Cost to Own tool. Now, on to a step-by-step look at how fast new cars can lose their value. Buckle up.”
[Source: via digg]
“Bikers have a definite impact on automotive culture, especially for people with motorcycles. So today we take a look at the most bike-friendly cities in the world.”
[Source: motorcrave.com via digg]
“newegg.com offers the Philips DLO TransDock Micro II FM Transmitter / Car Charger for Zune, model no. DLA57878/17, for $2.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $6.”
[Source: dealnews]
“For its newsletter subscribers, newegg.com offers the Garmin nüvi 1250T 3.5" Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 010-00783-26, for $129.99. Apply coupon code "EMCYXNW76" to drop it to $99.99. With $1.99 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $8, although it was $2 less in July. This 4-oz. unit features a 3.5" touch-screen LCD, lifetime traffic updates, text-to-speech, preloaded City Navigator NT street maps with a large points of interest (POIs) database, microSD card slot, up to four hours of battery life, USB connectivity, and more.”
[Source: dealnews]
“BuyDig.com offers the Garmin nuvi 255W 4.3" Widescreen Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 010-00718-20, for $119. Coupon code "c20107310914" cuts it to $99. With free shipping, that ties our mention from two days ago (since expired) and is the lowest total price we could find by $12. Features include a 4.3" widescreen touch-screen LCD, text-to-speech, millions of points of interest, SD card slot, 2D or 3D maps, up to four hours of battery life, voice prompts, and more.
Note that although you can still place an order, BuyDig.com won't process it until September 29.”
[Source: dealnews]
“It only takes a split second. That's the reason most teenage drivers say they text and drive, or adjust the car radio or iPod, according to a new study by AAA and Seventeen Magazine.”
[Source: dailypress.com via digg]
“General Motors may have killed off the Pontiac G8, but a new budget-minded rear-wheel drive sedan is in the automaker’s future. On the other end of the scale, GM is also moving forward with a new rage-topping Cadillac model.”
[Source: leftlanenews.com via digg]
“Here's a look at ways you'll get hustled by the auto industry, even long after a dealer's done his best to weasel every penny out of your pocket.”
[Source: theautoinsurance.com via digg]
“Advance Auto Parts offers several coupons, as listed below. They're among the strongest discounts we've seen from Advance Auto Parts this year. Shipping starts around $3, or spend over $75 (after coupon) for free shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Note that motor oil is excluded. The coupons (which do not stack):
[Source: dealnews]
“From every teaser, leak and early introduction that we’ve seen, the 2010 Paris Motor Show is shaping up to be a blockbuster event. Not that it’s that surprising, given the show is one of the biggest of the year and with no Frankfurt Motor Show this year, it’s bound to be bursting at the seams with big debuts and striking concepts. But it’s exciting just the same. As we count down the weeks, days and hours until showtime (Sept. 30 for the media folk), we thought it was time to take a look at the cars that we’re most excited to see.”
[Source: via digg]
“Just 10 days before its scheduled debut at the Paris Motor Show, Lotus has taken the wraps off its all-new Elite. Showing Lotus’ up-scale push, the all-new GT will go head-to-head with vehicles like the Ferrari California.”
[Source: via digg]
“As a driver, your first priority should always be safety — both your own and that of your passengers. That means making sure that you drive safely and watch out for unsafe drivers — since other people driving poorly can cause you just as much damage as you being reckless yourself.”
[Source: motorcrave.com via digg]
“The term "hatchback" has long been considered poison in Detroit, an indicator of a slow, cheap, tinny, undesirable econobox. (And when's the last time you heard "econobox," for that matter?) No one wants 'em, says the conventional wisdom.”
[Source: greencarreports.com via digg]
“Advance Auto Parts has the Actron PocketScan Plus Code Reader, model no. CP9125, for $49.99. Pad your order to over $50 (this Mr. Gasket Decal is $1.59) and apply coupon code "A123" to cut the price to $30.61. Shipping adds $8.66, or choose free in-store pickup. (Or, spend $75 or more to qualify for free shipping.) Even with shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $10, not including the padding. Sales tax is added where applicable. It's compatible with vehicles made in 1996 and later. It reads and displays Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) from your car's computer, displays emissions status, indicates urgency level of the problem, resets your check engine light, and more.”
[Source: dealnews]
“Annual crime figures were released this week by the U.S. FBI, and on the vehicle front there's some good news: For one, vehicle theft is way down. It's apparent that all the anti-theft measures—like alarms, immobilizers, and more sophisticated ignition locks—introduced by automakers... ”
[Source: thecarconnection.com via digg]
After a one year hiatus, Dodge has brought back the Durango for 2011 without a moment to spare. The all-new Dodge Durango has a lot riding on its shoulders. It's the first all-new model to emerge from Dodge after Chrysler's restructuring and it enters a field that just got extremely more competitive. It'll have to go up against its own cousin, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee, and one of its chief rivals, the Ford Explorer. The Explorer was once the sales leader not just in SUVs, but among all automobiles (aside from trucks). It too has undergone a major redesign that'll be ready for the 2011 model year and Ford has pulled out all the stops to bring the Explorer back to its sales glory that it once reveled in.
Press Release
“The BMW 6-Series Coupé Concept is a fascinating vision that blends traditional values with innovative design language. This concept model, unveiled for the first time at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, showcases the experience the brand has acquired in more than 70 years of building sporty and elegant coupés. It also paves the way for a new, aesthetically powerful and dynamic interpretation of this breed of vehicle. With the BMW 6-Series Coupé Concept, the German premium carmaker is presenting a new definition of luxury-class 2+2-seater driving enjoyment and exclusiveness.”
“Not only are video games good for your brain, playing action video games improves your ability to make the right decision, and to do so faster, according to a new study at the University of Rochester. Take that, Jack Thompson (and legions of "they'll rot your brain" parents).”
[Source: via digg]
“These are the streets where you are gonna want to make sure you engage the parking brake before you get out of your car.”
[Source: fixr.com via digg]
“Mazda USA offers a $25 Visa gift card for free when you test drive a select Mazda vehicle. That's the first deal we've ever seen from Mazda. This coupon is restricted to one per household and is void where prohibited. You must be 18 or older to test drive. Deal ends October 16. To get this deal:
[Source: dealnews]
“Best Buy offers the TomTom XL 340TM 4.3" Widescreen Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 1EM0.052.20, for $139.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $2. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 4.3" touch-screen backlit LCD, text-to-speech, built-in speaker, turn-by-turn spoken instructions, USB connectivity, built-in maps of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, 7,000,000 points of interest, lifetime traffic and maps, and more.”
[Source: dealnews]
Mazda has announced that they will be abandoning their Nagare design theme and moving on to what they call Koda meaning "Soul of Motion". The Nagare design has had its ups and downs. It looked fantastic on some models like the Mazda 6 but missed the mark on others like the Mazda 3. When you combine the Nagare style with Mazda's new smiley face corporate look, it just went all wrong. I was never a huge fan of current Mazda styling as they always seemed to be trying too hard. There were too many needless design cues thrown on to an otherwise normal body. It was a mishmash of different styles on opposite ends of the car like the RX-8 for instance. But now, Mazda has blown my mind by introducing the Shinari Concept.
“The 911 Carrera GTS hit the Web today and has some folks asking, "why not just get a GT3?" It's a fair question, for those that don't need a back seat or the comfort and convenience of the full Carrera treatment, but for those that do, this video shows the car off in its native environment: beautiful countryside.”
[Source: motorauthority.com via digg]
“Micro hybrids are big business in Europe, because they can offer the mpg boost of start stop engines in a cheaper package. Conversion kits are also a real possibility for retrofitting standard cars here in the U.S., and may be coming sooner than you think.”
[Source: thedailygreen.com via digg]
“Fisker Automotive has just announced that it will unveil its first factory-built Karma (presumably from the Valmet plant in Finland) at the 2010 Paris Auto Show.”
[Source: roadandtrack.com via digg]
“Audi has given its lust-worthy TT RS the green light to tear up U.S. roads. With 360 bhp, it’ll be plenty capable.”
[Source: via digg]
“Ford had previously promised a performance version of the upcoming and all-new Focus, but but stopped short of confirming what badge this hi-po model would wear.
We must speculate no more, as the Focus ST is coming to a dealer near you, whether you are in Europe, or for the first time, in the U.S. as well. Although the standard 2012 Focus will go on sale worldwide in early 2011, the ST model will arrive in early 2012 - with the full reveal set for September 30th at the Paris Motor Show. ”
[Source: leftlanenews.com via digg]
Press Release
“(7 September 2010, Crewe, England.) For Crewe’s design and engineering teams, the new Continental GT coupe is an opportunity to set a bold and exciting direction for one of Bentley’s most revered names – the Continental. The seminal and highly successful Continental GT introduced in 2003 represented the first step in Bentley’s renaissance and defined a whole new market segment. It was a luxury GT offering excellent usability that remained true to the Bentley grand touring spirit.”
“The 2010 Paris auto show is just weeks away, and that means so is Lamborghini's upcoming Paris concept. Today we have a new teaser image of the car, but more importantly, we have Lamborghini's sports car "manifesto." The game is about to change for Lamborghini, and this is how it will happen. ”
[Source: via digg]
“There are a lot of cost factors beyond the price tag of a brand new car.”
[Source: theautoinsurance.com via digg]
“Advance Auto Parts offers several coupons, as listed below. They're among the strongest discounts we've seen from Advance Auto Parts this year. Shipping starts around $3, or spend over $75 (after coupon) for free shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Note that motor oil is excluded. The coupons (which do not stack):
[Source: dealnews]
“Advance Auto Parts offers the Schumacher Instant Power + Air Jump Starter / Compressor Unit, model no. IP-125C, for $99.99. Pad your order over $100 (this file costs 99 cents) and apply coupon code "LC123" to your cart to cut it to $59.99. (Not including the cost of padding.) With shipping around $12, it's a $40 drop and the lowest total price we could find for this particular item. This combination jump starter, power source, and air compressor features 18" cables, USB port, 12-volt accessory outlet, 750 peak starting amps, air compressor, and more.”
[Source: dealnews]
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has undergone its first redesign since its introduction back in 2005 when it first started the coupe-sedan fusion craze. It now has a handful of new competitors that all have different unique personalities. One of its toughest competitors will be the all-new Audi A7 Sportback. The A7 isn't exactly a clone of the CLS's body type and features more of a fastback design than coupe. Nevertheless, many potential buyer's may be swayed toward Audi's direction with it's svelte looks and clean design.
“What were the automakers thinking when they added these not-so-standard features?”
[Source: roadandtrack.com via digg]
“Men aren't the only ones that like to have a little fun with their new vehicles. Women have their favorites, too. And for whatever reason it's getting harder to distinguish what actually makes, what used to be called a "chick car." ”
[Source: collegecarguide.com via digg]
“Costco offers its members the Garmin nüvi 295W 3.6" Wi-Fi Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 010-00916-00, for $119.99 with free shipping. (Non-members pay $5.99 more.) That's $20 under last month's mention and the lowest total price we've seen for this GPS. (It's also a current price low by $26.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include Wi-Fi connectivity for web browsing and Google Local access, an integrated 3-megapixel digital camera, 3.6" touchscreen LCD, MP3 player, text-to-speech, City Navigator NT street maps for the U.S. and Canada, 6 million points of interest, battery life of up to four hours, and more. Deal ends October 10.”
[Source: dealnews]
“If there's one prominent trend we're noticing already with 2011 model-year changes—even for models that don't change significantly in other ways—it's that automakers are making a real effort to boost fuel-efficiency in incremental ways.
With the help of new low-rolling-resistance tires, Toyota has increased highway fuel economy for the 2011 Toyota Camry by one mile per gallon, to a new rating of 20 mpg city, 29 highway. Just like last year, the 2011 Camry, in V-6 form, comes with a 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 and six-speed automatic transmission.”
[Source: thecarconnection via digg]
“newegg.com offers the LG HBM-800 Bluetooth Headset and Car Kit for $59.99. This $30 mail-in rebate knocks it to $29.99. With free shipping, that's $11 under last month's mention and the lowest total price we've seen for this headset. It doubles as both a hands-free loudspeaker and a Bluetooth headset. Deal ends September 30.”
[Source: dealnews]
“Advance Auto Parts offers the Autocraft Innisbrook Interior Makeover Kit, model no. AC67224ES/67224, for $34.99 with around $9 for shipping via the directions below. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) Even with shipping (and less padding), that's tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we've seen for this kit. Sales tax is added where applicable. It includes two front bucket car seat covers and rear seat covers which fit several rear seat designs. To get this deal:
[Source: dealnews]
“Advance Auto Parts offers the Autocraft Large Car Cover, model AC62, for $17.59 with around $9 for shipping via the directions below. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) Even with shipping (and minus padding), that's a buck under our August mention and the lowest total price we could find for a car cover of this size by $11. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features breathable, water-repellent fabric, reinforced grommets, an oversized storage bag, and more. This cover fits vehicles approximately 17- to 19-feet long. To get this deal:
[Source: dealnews]
“Harley-Davidson offers its 2011 Harley-Davidson Poster for free after filling out a brief form. That's the best such offer we've seen from Harley-Davidson. Choose from 32 motorcycle models. Limit one poster per address.”
Look at our Facebook page for the link!
[Source: dealnews]
Press Release
“For Crewe’s design and engineering teams, the new Continental GT coupe is an opportunity to set a bold and exciting direction for one of Bentley’s most revered names – the Continental. The seminal and highly successful Continental GT introduced in 2003 represented the first step in Bentley’s renaissance and defined a whole new market segment. It was a luxury GT offering excellent usability that remained true to the Bentley grand touring spirit.”
“Sears cuts up to 75% off a selection of automotive floor mats during its latest sale. That's the best deal we've seen on these items from Sears. Shipping starts at $6.95 or choose in-store pickup. Sales tax is added where applicable. Some best bets:
[Source: dealnews]
“Office Depot offers the TomTom XL 350T 4.3" Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 1ET0.019.03, for $129.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our August mention and is the lowest total price we could find by $4. Sales tax is added where applicable. This GPS features a 4.3" touchscreen LCD, lifetime traffic updates, maps of the US, Canada, and Mexico, text-to-speech, advanced lane guidance, 7 million points of interest, and more. Deal ends September 11.”
[Source: dealnews]
“BuyDig.com offers the Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3" Widescreen Portable GPS Navigation System, model no. 010-00718-20, for $119. Coupon code "C20107310914" drops it to $97.58. With free shipping, that's $2 under our August mention and the lowest total price we could find by $14. Features include a 4.3" widescreen touch-screen LCD, text-to-speech, SD card slot, 2D or 3D maps, up to four hours of battery life, voice prompts, and more. Coupon expires September 8.
Update: The price has since risen to $99.96 after the above coupon.”
[Source: dealnews]
Not too long ago, two automakers joined forces to create a supercar that was part McLaren, part Mercedes: the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Since then, each company has parted ways and developed their own supercars incorporating their own technology and heritage, the MP4-12C and SLS AMG. They couldn't be more different. It's a story of embracing the future versus embracing the past. A look forward versus a look back. It's chess versus PlayStation. I could go on forever but the point is, the MP4-12C and SLS AMG are two very different supercars built for two different types of people.
“The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has once again put the Volkswagen Group's French marque back at the top of the fastest production car charts with its recent 268-mph record, but within days Shelby Supercars (SSC) announced it would be once again gunning to top Bugatti. We already know that SSC's new model will be revealed this month, and now an image of what could possibly the world's next fastest production car has been leaked.”
[Source: motorauthority.com via digg]
“Maybe someday you'll slam your foot on the gas pedal to see how fast that Ford Ranger can really go and you'll catch the sirens in your rear-view mirror, only to wave off the patrol car and resume going way too fast just for the fun of it.”
[Source: consumerist.com]
“Walmart offers this ADCO Contour Car Cover in Large, model no. 30903, for $24. Shipping adds 97 cents, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find on a large car cover by $2. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features breathable, water-repellent polypropylene construction, strap-and-buckle attachments, elasticized corners, and more. It fits all cars 17 to 19 feet long.”
[Source: dealnews]
“Fort Collins, Colorado has again been named America's Safest Driving City, while drivers in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Dallas leave a lot to be desired—if you wish to avoid an accident, that is.”
[Source: thecarconnection.com via digg]
“Picture the scene: You arrive home after a long day at work. The lights are on, the dinner is waiting for you in the oven and the kids are watching TV.
Before leaving the garage, you plug in your 2011 Nissan Leaf and switch the charger on. And the whole neighborhood goes dark. Your EV was the straw that broke the camel's back, the grid already maxed out. An unlikely scenario?”
[Source: allcarselectric.com via digg]
Press Release
“For the first time in the company's history stretching back over 40 years, the Mercedes-Benz performance brand is presenting a vehicle developed in-house, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The super sports car serves up an exciting proposition with its unique technology package: aluminium spaceframe body with gullwing doors, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid engine developing 420 kW/571 hp peak output and dry sump lubrication, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in a transaxle configuration and sports suspension with aluminium double wishbones. The ideal front/rear weight distribution of 48 to 52 percent and the vehicle's low centre of gravity are testimony to the uncompromising sports car concept.”
Press Release
“Buckle in and hold tight. Dodge is jumping back into the sport utility (SUV) segment with the 2011 Dodge Durango, a three-row vehicle spacious enough to carry the entire crew and performance-tuned to thrill anyone who truly loves to drive. Durango will lead the Dodge brand’s new product onslaught for 2011.”
“Fry's Electronics offers the Wagan 12-volt Power Auto Hand Vacuum for $14.99. This $7 mail-in rebate trims it to $7.99. With $7.49 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $5 and one of the cheapest such vacuums we've seen. (In-store pickup is also available.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 90-watt motor, DC auto plug with 14-foot cord, brush/crevice attachments, and more. Rebate ends September 9.”
[Source: dealnews]
“Cellular Factory offers this Clear Coat Scratch Repair Pen for $2.49. Coupon code "1G7HYL" bags free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for such a pen by $6. This sunlight-activated resin is colorless, odorless, and permanent. Deal ends September 5.”
[Source: dealnews]
“Torin 2-1/4 Ton Hydraulic Trolley Jack for $24.99 via "ES123" + $17 s&h at Advance Auto Parts”
[Source: dealnews]
“At TireRack.com, buy a set of four select Michelin tires and get $70 off via this mail-in rebate. That's the largest discount we've seen on Michelin tires since April. The tires must be purchased from in-stock inventory. Deal ends September 4. Other notable ongoing promotions:
[Source: dealnews]
“One in three employees with a commute longer than 90 minutes say they have had recurring neck or back pain within in the past 12 months. Just about the same amount say they have been diagnosed with high cholesterol. Only 20% of employees with a commute shorter than 20 minutes report high cholesterol or back/neck pain.”
[Source: examiner.com via digg]
“Concept cars were once a no holds barred look at what future automobiles could be. While today’s concept vehicles are certainly stunning, they can easily be described as ‘realistic’, as they lack the fantastical details that were once prevalent in the concepts of yesteryear.”
[Source: vautointhenews.com ia digg]
