Sunday, November 23, 2008

Car Show Series : "2007 LA Auto Show, Mazda."


Visit http://www.autonetwork.com for the largest collection of new car introductions. Mazda introduced the Nagare Concept car at its press conference at the LA Auto Show.

Visit http://www.autonetwork.com for the largest collection of new car introductions.
Mazda introduced the Nagare Concept car at its press conference at the LA Auto Show.

Car Show Series: "Exotic car show at auto affair -ENZO, carrera gt,lambos,etc."


Pics I(Brian) took from a great exotic car show which had an enzo, carrera gt, murcielagos, diablos, gallardos, 360's, f430's, phantoms, lotus's,ford gt, porsche gt2's, vipers, aston martins, bentl...
Pics I(Brian) took from a great exotic car show which had an enzo, carrera gt, murcielagos, diablos, gallardos, 360's, f430's, phantoms, lotus's,ford gt, porsche gt2's, vipers, aston martins, bentleys and lots of other awesome cars

Car Show Series: "2008 L.A. Auto Show Day 2 - Fast Lane Daily - 11/21/08"


ast Lane Daily on location at the 2008 L.A. Auto Show. Volkswagen wins the "Green Car of the Year" Award, Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti drops the G37 hard-top convertible, and Derek explores the e...
ast Lane Daily on location at the 2008 L.A. Auto Show. Volkswagen wins the "Green Car of the Year" Award, Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti drops the G37 hard-top convertible, and Derek explores the exotics corner. Also, is the LP560-4 worth the price, can Derek fit in the new Lotus Evora, and how is GM selling cars these days? Find out by watching our last day of coverage from the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Car Show Series : "2008 L.A. Auto Show Day 1 - Fast Lane Daily - 11/20/08"

Fast lane daily on Location at the 2008 LA.Auto Show. Derek takes a run around the show floor, taking a look at the new Nissan Cube, the first all electric MINI dubbed the MINI E, and the Honda FC Sport Concept. Also, FLD gets a detailed look at Mercedes' new in-car entertainment system myCOMAND. Soon you'll be able to watch FLD live in your car. - FastLaneDaily

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

2008 Paris Auto Show: Nissan Nuvu Concept

Nissan Nuvu Concept


Nissan Nuvu Concept

Nissan's Nuvu concept (think "New View") is Nissan's vision for the type of car we'll be driving in cities by the middle of next decade. Although it is an electric car, Nissan says the Nuvu is not the electric car the company recently announced it will sell in the U.S. and Japan in 2010. The Nuvu does carry some technology destined for the production vehicle.


As befitting a proper city car, the Nuvu is small: about a foot longer than a Smart Fortwo. A unique 2+1 seating arrangement allows for a third passenger when needed, or the seat can be folded down. Unlike many city cars, the Nuvu has enough luggage capacity for a proper supermarket run.

Of note, the Nuvu's roof has 12 small leaf-shaped solar panels, which charge the battery via a "tree-trunk" within the car. And to further emphasize the Nuvu's "green-ness," the cabin makes use of natural, organic and recycled materials.

"Nuvu is a concept car, for sure, but it is an entirely credible vehicle," says Francois Bancon, the general manager of Nissan's Exploratory and Advanced Planning Department.

source: http://autos.yahoo.com

Favorite Car : "2008 BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon 328i "

2008 BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon 328i


Pricing Information

MSRP $34,500

Estimated Market Price
$32,937
National Average

Invoice $31,740

Total Cost to Own $65,831
5 Year National Average



Standard Engine:
3.0L I6, 24 valve, 230 hp @ 6500 rpm

* 6 speed manual (standard) or 6 speed automatic transmission
* 18 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy more info
* Green Rating: 60

source: http://autos.yahoo.com

Luxurious Car : "2008 BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon"

 2008 BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon


The 2008 3 Series Sports Wagon is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury wagon, available in two trims, the 328i and the 328xi.

Upon introduction, the 328i is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 230-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The 328xi is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 230-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The 2008 3 Series Sports Wagon is a carryover from 2007.

source: http://autos.yahoo.com

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan

 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan


Standard Features:

* Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
* Electronic Brake Assistance
* Diversity In-Glass Radio Antenna



Options:

* Front Power Glass Tilt and Slide Moonroof

more information

2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid Touring HEV 2WD

 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid Touring HEV 2WD


Standard Features:

* Front Side Airbags
* Brake Assistance
* AM/FM Radio With 100-Watts and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player


Options:

* (PIO) Wheel Locks
* (PIO) DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System
* (PIO) Carpeted Cargo Mat

more information


2008 Toyota Prius Base

 2008 Toyota Prius Base


Standard Features:

* Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
* Electronic Brake Assistance
* AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player



Options:

* Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Camera
* Vehicle Stability Control System
* AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers; CD Player; MP3 Player

More information here

Present Car : 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV w/ Navigation System

 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV w/ Navigation System


Standard Features:

* Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
* Electronic Brake Assistance
* Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System(TM) With Voice Recognition(TM) GPS and DVD Navigation Aid With 6.5-In. Touch Screen and Digital Audio Card Reader

see all features


Estimated Payments:
$517/month* find current rates

Rebates & Incentives:
Cash Back / Special Financing more info

Standard Engine:
1.3L I4, 8 valve, 110 hp @ 6000 rpm, Hybrid - Electric

* VAR speed automatic transmission
* 40 mpg city / 45 mpg hwy more info
* Green Rating: 84

Nice car : "2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid HY "

 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid HY


Pricing Information

MSRP $23,895
Estimated Market Price
$22,990

Invoice $22,581



Total Cost to Own Not Available

Estimated Payments:

$480/month* find current rates

Rebates & Incentives:
Cash Back / Special Financing more info

Standard Engine:
2.4L I4, 16 valve, 164 hp @ 6400 rpm, Hybrid - Electric

* 4 speed automatic transmission
* 24 mpg city / 32 mpg hwy more info
* Green Rating: 68

Learn about the Green Rating

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

2008 Collector Car Price Guide

2008 Collector Car Price Guide

Car values are big business - as a restorer, buyer, seller or insurance agent you can't help but be on the look out for reliable pricing.

This reference is for the hard-core car market watcher and the everyman car guy who wants to know what the beater car in the drive way is worth, if he ever decides to sell it.

Prices in this must-have reference reflect the latest values, in up to six grades of condition, from the esteemed Old Cars Price Guide database. With 250,000 listings for domestic cars and light trucks, and various import vehicles manufactured between 1901 and 2000, this is the most thorough price guide on the market.


Porsche: The Fine Art of the Sports Car

Porsche: The Fine Art of the Sports Car

The Porsche is the quintessential sports car—sleek, shiny, sexy, and very fast. The striking looks of the car are matched by the machine’s superb engineering and performance, making it one of the world’s great automobiles. In merging the highest standards of design with advanced technology, the Porsche has become a four-wheeled work of art. Now, in a book whose design is as refined and as smart as the car itself, the story of the Porsche unfolds from the beginning as a creation of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche and his son in 1948, through forty-eight models to today’s magnificent examples.

Interwoven with the history of the Porsche’s development are factors and events that influenced the development of the company, such as the imprisonment of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche by the French during World War II, the development of the Volkswagen, the ever-changing rules of national and international racing associations, and the marketing genius of people as far away as Chicago. Porsche: The Fine Art of the Sports Car features over 380 pages of text and more than 250 stunning color and 120 historical black-and-white photographs, enabling the history of the world’s beloved sports car to be cherished and enjoyed at home in a stylishly handsome volume.

A to Z of Sports Cars, 1945-1990: The Encyclopaedic Guide to More Than 850 Marques and Thousands of Models

A to Z of Sports Cars, 1945-1990: The Encyclopaedic Guide to More Than 850 Marques and Thousands of Models

More than 1,000 photographs in b&w and color illustrate the extraordinary variety of sports cars that have been offered to the public. All the great names are featured, including cars from Israel, Egypt, Spain, Switzerland, Norway and Brazil.


Keith Martin's Guide to Car Collecting (Keith Martin)

Keith Martin's Guide to Car Collecting (Keith Martin)

With his magazine Sports Car Market, columns in Autoweek and Automobile, and appearances on television and at major auctions, Keith Martin has established himself as one of our most trusted experts on car collecting. Now, for the first time, Martin brings all his expertise to bear in a complete, single-volume reference work tailor-made for car collectors.

In this handy compendium, beginning and experienced collectors---as well as enthusiasts---will find everything they need to know to make wise purchases or get the most out of the collector cars they already own. In his signature wry style, Martin offers clear and candid guidance on every aspect of car collecting from clubs and museums to prices, auction results, and ratings, with invaluable advice on getting started and making the most of resources on the web and off. Whether searching for a prewar classic or coddling a "future classic," the car collector need look no further than this exhaustive, indispensable guide.