37,000 units of the 2008 model year Ford Super Duty F-Series pickup trucks are going to be recalled. And this is according to a press release sent out by the Ford Motor Company last Wednesday. The reason for the recall was that there have been reports of these pickups experiencing fires in their tailpipes. As […]
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During the Geneva Salon de l’Automobile (or the Geneva Auto Show), the Jaguar brand sent out a new and more exciting version of its Jaguar XKR model. And as part of the new features of the vehicle is the new and the very first production version of Bowers & Wilkins’ premium sound system. According to
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The debate about the affect that car pollution is having on the environment is a major taking point in the press and with governments now being pressured into trying to alter our driving habits would a move to LPG be beneficial to the environment? The simple answer is yes!! Carbon Dioxide is the main greenhouse
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By Guest Writer Lisa Ziegler It’s faster than a speeding Porsche Cayenne Turbo. It laughs at the face of a BMW X5 and sprints to 60 mph faster than a new Mustang GT. The new super car, Jeep’s rowdy Grand Cherokee SRT8 is equipped with a powerful 6.1 liter Hemi V8, delivering a potent 420
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By Guest Writer Lisa Ziegler Fort Oglethorpe Kiwanis was recently given the privilege to take a glimpse at the two unrestored World War II Ford Jeeps from 1944 and 1945 at the Sixth Cavalry Museum. According to Chris McKeever, the museum executive director, “The museum was originally organized by the Sixth US Cavalry Association. They
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By Guest Writer Lisa Ziegler Despite the Jeep Compass signature features such as the seven-slot grille, round lights and four wheel drive, this Jeep is also making quite a noise at the lower end of the SUV market. Designed to attract young car buyers with age ranging from mid 20s to late 30s, the Compass
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By Guest Writer Kathryn Lang Jeep spares are a dime a dozen, or it seems like that some days. The Jeep is most commonly known for it’s off road capabilities. Many drivers buy the older models just to see how much they can take off road. This usually spells disaster for the Jeep before too
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By Guest Writer Lisa Ziegler Jeep Commander fans will not like the rumor circulating that the production of the Jeep Commander will soon stop although Jeep parts like Jeep fuel saver, etc. will continuously be manufactured. The Commander is one of those vehicles that possess three rows of seats and have the ability to virtually
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By Guest Writer Lisa Ziegler Matthias Jeschke, the German off road enthusiast who made the first High Altitude World Record in 2005 aboard a Toyota Land Cruiser has once again set up a new record-breaking high altitude. This time, Jeschke and his team successfully made the high altitude world record in March 13th using two
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By Guest Writer Lisa Ziegler It is almost two consecutive years that the automotive industry haven’t heard about the production model of Chrysler Group’s off-road concept called the Jeep Hurricane since it was unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. During its unveiling at the NAIAS two years ago, Trevor
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By Guest Writer Lisa Ziegler Dana Corporation, one of the leading suppliers of powertrain components, chassis and suspension parts, and engine technologies in the international automotive industry will continue their long-term collaboration with Chrysler Group’s Jeep brand. Dana will be supplying the Jeep brand with Dana’s Spicer(R) front and rear axles and Spicer Life Series(R)
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By Guest Writer Lisa Ziegler Improving your car’s fuel economy can save you about $200 up to $1,500 in fuel costs every year, according to fueleconomy.gov. Not only that, improving fuel economy or just by saving gas contributes to reduce the carbon monoxide and other harmful exhaust emissions entering the air, conserve the country’s resources
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AutoMundo, the United States’ Spanish-language automotive enthusiast publication, has named the all-new Volvo S80 as its 2007 Car of the Year. The prestigious accolade which appears in the magazine’s April issue, follows the S80’s recent debut in the U.S. marketplace and echoes what others are saying about Volvo’s first V8-powered luxury sedan. The S80 was
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NADAguides.com has just test driven two modified Ford Mustangs and has weighed in on both of them in a side-by-side comparison. Lead Auto Expert Mark Perleberg of NADAguides.com recently test drove the 2007 Ford Saleen S281 and the 2007 Ford PJ/Saleen Special Edition in a week-long, side-by-side and back-to-back comparison. He weighed
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There’s a new flying car out there–it really works and it’s really ready to take off. The PAL-V, which stands for “personal air and land vehicle”, is the first full-fledged flying and full-fledged driving vehicle. According to the vehicle’s website, “The PAL-V will drive using the patented DVCâ„¢ tilting technology as invented for the Carver
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Garmin, the satellite navigation expert, has been selected as the exclusive supplier of compact navigation devices to Honda Access Europe N.V. The customised units will be available for six different Honda models of vehicle including the Civic (3 door and 5 door), Accord Sedan, Accord Tourer and CR-V. The unit is a custom product with
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The Electric car maker ZAP has unveiled concept drawings of the ZAP-X Crossover SUV on its website Zapworld.com. The images of the ZAP-X are also highlighted in the new issue of Popular Science, April 2007, in an article entitled “Who killed the gas guzzler?” including an interview with ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. The issue is
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Overstock.com’s Cars Program has reached an agreement with Enterprise Car Sales, a division of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to include a selection of the national rental company’s fleet inventory on the Overstock.com Web site. Enterprise Car Sales has 175 locations throughout the United States, and a sales inventory that typically includes vehicles with 25,000 to 29,000 miles.
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ICOP Digital, a company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, recently said that the Garden City Police Department in Garden City, Kansas has issued ICOP another follow-on purchase order–for total ICOP Model 20/20(R) sales to the agency of 25 units and completes the agency’s planned full patrol fleet deployment. “Our experience with ICOP Digital has
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The Home Depot, the “Official Home Improvement Warehouse of NASCAR,” will become this year’s exclusive retailer of NASCAR Day pins. NASCAR Day 2007, an annual, charitable celebration of the spirit of NASCAR fans, will be held on Friday, May 18. In support of the initiative, the company will run a special NASCAR Day- themed paint
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Hyundai has announced the pricing for the new 2007 Hyundai Azera GLS equipped with a powerful but fuel-efficient 3.3-liter V6 engine. The SE trim level has also been upgraded and a surround sound audio system is now available on the Limited model. Hyundai GLS 3.3L V6 5-Speed A/T with SHIFTRONIC(R) $24,895 including $660 freight Hyundai
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Master Lock has introduced a new garage door opener with smartTOUCH technology that eliminates the need for keys, remotes, or keypads. Simply touch the device and it will recognize your fingerprint–and open the garage door. Master Lock Company LLC has entered into an agreement with bioMETRX, Inc. (OTC BB: BMRX), a leading developer of consumer
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According to members of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, they’re seeing a significant increase in the number of auto accident victims who have traumatic foot and ankle injuries. And they’re saying that air bags are the culprit. In 1998, the federal government started requiring dual front air bags in passenger cars. According
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