Wednesday, January 30, 2008

The Other Green Diesel Engine

Looking for a fuel-efficient alternative to your current gas-guzzler? How about a car that gets 30% better fuel economy, doesn't require a giant battery in the trunk or have to be plugged into the wall, and can travel 600 miles between fill-ups?

The Other Green Diesel Engine

Looking for a fuel-efficient alternative to your current gas-guzzler? How about a car that gets 30% better fuel economy, doesn't require a giant battery in the trunk or have to be plugged into the wall, and can travel 600 miles between fill-ups?

Officially Unveiled: Mercedes-Benz CLC

The official pictures of the Mercedes CLC were revealed. Even the new front and rear lights can t really mask the fact this is the same car as the old C Class coupe. It is still based on a platform that was introduced for 2001.

Slideshow: North American International Auto Show

View the Jeep Concept Car and all the hot autos at the Detroit show.

Auto club presents Sunny Glen with $1,000 donation

SAN BENITO — Arriving from a long day at school, children from the Sunny Glen Children's Home were met with four classic vehicles, shining in the afternoon sun.

Car Porn: Supercarmovies.com films the Lamborghini LP640

We're big fans of car photography and videos here at Autoblog if you couldn't tell. We bloggers take all our own photos and shoot our own video. We've gotten a lot better at it over time, but even we have to admit that Autoblog's like an independent studio compared to the professionals at Supercarmovies.com.

Auto Insurance Companies – How To Select One?

These days, more and more auto insurance companies are opening up shops on the internet. The internet is seen as a marketing and advertising channel with the maximum

FPV F6X launches in Australia

Introduced at last year's Sydney Motor Show, the Ford territory-based FPV F6X has launched Down Under. It's just another in the string of Oztacular FPV products exclusive to the island continent, and it is the first FPV machine that isn't based on the Falcon sedan or ute. With looks that are reminiscent of the Freestyle/Taurus X.....

The Nestt Car Seat by think/thing

steel-reinforced car seat

Photoshop fun: Plymouth Chrysler Barracuda concept

When Chrysler trotted out the 'Cuda concept this past November at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, our first thought, after wanting to give it our lunch money, was that it might be one of the few examples in recent memory where Chrysler's badge engineering boffins couldn't drop the ball.

Hamann releases Cyclone wide-body kit for Porsche Cayenne

Die-hard enthusiasts and moneyed customers continue to debate whether the Porsche Cayenne – now in its second iteration – is deserving of the Porsche badge, but while its driving dynamics have been lauded, most can agree that the aesthetics are less than superlative.

Stunning Maybach Exelero

Crazy looking Maybach custom car dubbed "Exelero"

5 Tips On Making Your Car More Fuel Efficient

Your car guide. Browse through 100s of car related tips right here.

free website allows people to save money on their car

DealerZapper.Com allows the user to enter the monthly payment amount and the number of payments proposed by the dealer to learn whether it is a good deal or not.

How to get good car deal?

The key to getting the best deal on new cars is to understand where dealerships reap their profits and where they serve as middlemen. http://best-deal-on-new-cars.blogspot.com

BRABUS Brings Power to Mercedes’ E 300 BLUETEC

If you're looking for power in an eco-friendly ride, the BRABUS E 300 BLUETEC should hold you over until the Tesla hits dealerships.

SEAT SAYS DIESEL DO NICELY!

SEAT is among those leading the field when it comes to producing quick, slick cars capable of delivering that most rare of motoring commodities: the genuinely exciting, genuinely 'greener' driving experience

coool car stufff

At last November's Los Angeles Car Show, eight major carmakers rolled out their visions of how vehicles will look in 50 years

Can your BMW Fly?

Supposedly, the BMW was on a airplane runway, tried to stop, but went over a burm and flew 200 feet. This occurred in the Florida exclusive community of Jumbolair Aviation Estates, where John Travolta lives.

Man hired to become undercover car salesman tells all!

This interesting and very long read is the story of a guy hired by Edmunds.com to get a job at two very different dealerships and work as an undercover reporter of sorts. The tale he tells is quite a reveal into the life of the dreaded car salesman.

BMW X5 with wide body modifications from HAMANN

has already put together a complete program for the new X5: Wide body-aerodynamic parts "Flash" for brawny appearance; Increase in performance for 3.0si, 3.0d, 3.0sd and 4.8i; Agile road handling through sport springs; sport brake system in front and rear; Four wheel designs available in three sizes

2008 Mazda CX-7 GT review

In its sophomore year of production, the 2008 Mazda CX-7 has managed to provide a comfortable and roomy crossover with a powerful and fun-to-drive powertrain all wrapped in a body that perfectly captures just about every aspect of Mazda's DNA.

Don't rent a car this February without winter tires.

Just watched your show about winter tires on rental cars. We rented a car in Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland On January 2nd, 2008 from National Car rental and the first thing the sales rep told us was that the car had new winter tires on it. Which was a good thing because we had a blizzard for most of our time there and never once had an issue.

Hypermiling tehcniques (Cold Weather)

This article describes some do's and don'ts for Hypermiling in Cold or Wet weather.

There's MF snakes in my MF Cayenne

Snake skin accessories, for your Porsche Cayenne. VOMIT!

Beyond silly, But We All Need A Laugh

Time for a little BMW ingenuity. Personally, I can think of at least 100 other BMW projects I would rather work on, but hey, we all need a little bit of humor. For those of you Bimmer's with a little road rage in you, see what this Youtuber did to his:

Next-Gen Smart Cars Predict Crashes

Cars are already computers on wheels, and so it won't be long before they come with their own wireless connection. A new prototype system for cars that builds on the inevitability of this technology could make commuting safer by alerting drivers of traffic jams and potential collisions.

Hypermiling techniques (Cold Weather)

This article describes some do's and don'ts for Hypermiling in Cold or Wet weather.

ORDERS SET TO BE TAKEN FOR ROUSH P-51A MUSTANG

LIVONIA, MI – Ford Mustang fans were salivating last Fall when ROUSH Performance unveiled its P-51A 510 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque Mustang. Dealers should be accepting orders next week.

Hyundai’s Tata Nano challenger will cost $3,700

Hyundai's Tata Nano challenger might arrive by 2011

Cardboard copper proves a runaway success

The officer - called Chip after the American Highway Patrol TV show and because he is made of chipboard - has been installed by locals in the commuter town of Bishopbriggs, north of Glasgow, who were concerned about speeding cars on a road near a popular playground.

High Risk Drivers: Males vs Females

Why insurance companies charge males more than females.

Motive's Favorite Driving Roads in America

Cool list of some of the best driving roads in America.

Volkswagen Scirocco 2009 - скоро премьера

Новый Volkswagen Scirocco 2009 скоро будет запущен в производство. Об этом косвенно свидетельствуют первые фотографии брошюры, посвященной новому автомобилю, которые появились в сети Интернет.

Three Ways To Get Insurance

Details the three main ways people get auto insurance.

The Role of Your Insurance Broker

Important things to note when selecting an insurance broker.

Some Automotive Sound System Ideas For The Budget Minded Con

Despite popular belief it is possible to get a premium sound system with a budget. I completely understand what being on a budget can mean. I can tell you that you can get a quality sound system for under $300.