If you own a hybrid vehicle and you live in Kansas, then you’re in luck; you now can get a discount on your auto insurance from the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies. Farmer’s Insurance is the first U.S. insurer to offer an insurance discount to customers who own a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle, and …
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We reported a while back about XM Parkinglink and other Vehicle Navigation Systems such as the BMW Navigation System and other ways to get Traffic Reports in your vehicle. Well, now Acura owners starting in 2007 won’t have to worry about getting their traffic report–the 2007 Acuras are now going to include XM Satellite Radio …
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BMW has announced the introduction of the new BMW Hydrogen 7, the world’s first hydrogen-drive luxury performance automobile. The car — a vehicle that has undergone the regular Product Development Process — will be built in a limited series in Europe and driven in the US and other countries by selected users in 2007. It …
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Hypertech’s new Power Programmer #30003 and HyperPAC #83005 give a serious performance boost to 2006 GM C/K 2500/3500 trucks equipped with 6.6-liter Duramax turbo diesel engines. The new Power Tuning programs developed by Hypertech’s R&D team deliver gains of up to 95 horsepower and 178 ft.-lbs. of torque without even opening the hood. Hypertech’s exclusive …
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Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that total production of the Mazda Axela (known as Mazda3 in overseas markets) in Japan reached the one million unit milestone at the end of August 2006. This achievement comes three years and two months after production of the Axela started at Mazda’s Hofu Plant No.1 (H1) at the end …
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Underscoring its commitment to delivering industry-leading service, technology, and innovation, BMW has announced the availability of Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) through a partnership with Clear Channel’s Total Traffic Network. This new premium service feature will offer timely traffic information and, for the first time on any production vehicle sold in the United States, dynamic …
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B2 Design Group of Southern California is now offering a complete all-steel 1932 Ford Roadster, all for only $59,500. When you purchase the car, you get to work with designer Billy M. Blair (also known as Billy Derian) to select your paint colors and Tuscan leather interior and customize the car to suit your personal …
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Tundra Soltions, a website where Toyota owners or prospective owners can research, discuss, price, and talk about the repair their Toyota, Scion or Lexus, has announced the introduction of the new Toyota hybrid discussion forums on TundraSolutions.com. The hybrid section includes individual forums for the current hybrid models – Camry, Prius and Highlander – and …
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If you’ve been seeking high speed internet access while you’re in the car, boat, rv, then your wait is over. The new TracNet 100 mobile internet system features Microsoft Corporations’s MSN TV with high-speed EVDO (Evolution Data Optimized) cellular service that gives you access to MSN TV Internet services, including MSN Mail, MSN Messenger, web …
If you’re driving down the road and see someone you want to contact (maybe it’s someone you’d like to date or someone who just cut you off in traffic) then save the license plate number. That’s right, get the license plate number and go on over to www.searchplates.com to look them up and send them …
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According to a recent Consumer Reports report, fuel economy is the best incentive when it comes to selling cars. Consumers are more concerned about buying a vehicle that gets better fuel economy than they are about other features or incentives being offered. This is evidenced by the fact that cars that have great fuel economy …
Are you late for an appointment? Perhaps it’s raining and you want to find the closest parking space to the door? Are you new to a city and don’t know where to park the car? Or maybe you’re trying to catch the next flight out to Chicago and need to park your car quickly. XM …
KVH TracVision A5 Automotive Satellite TV System One of the reasons I recently bought a new vehicle was the fact that we’ve recently had a baby and needed more room for our longer car rides. Along with these longer car rides comes the need for the proper automotive entertainment; especially with a six year old …
If you know me, you probably know that I’m a pickup truck fanatic. But, I’ve also been partial to the 1957 Chevys–especially the 1957 Chevy Convertible. At the Woodrard Dream Cruise on the 19th, a new all-steel body was introduced–and it looks great. For the first time in 50 years there’s a new steel bodied …
Gas prices in the last week or so have gone down here in the Texas area. However, if you want to save some gas then there are several things that you can do to make the gas that you put in last longer. I’ve compiled a list of tips from several reliable sources; doing these …
ZAP is launching a campaign to promote their XEBRA electric vehicle–they’re targeting California car and fleet buyers that want to fight high gas prices. The target retail price of the ZAP XEBRA electric car is under $10,000 and it has designed the XEBRA as what they’re calling the next generation of “city-car”. With this marketing …
Rocky Mountain Tracking has just introduced a new GPS tracking solution for vehicles that provides comprehensive real-time positioning information and services, including geofencing, optimal routing, close and rapid vehicle tracking, and customization. I’m seriously considering adding this to my new 2006 Chevrolet pickup, as it would be great to be able to track where my …
I’ve always been a fan of Acuras. Unfortunately, they don’t have a pickup truck in their lineup, so I probably won’t be buying an Acura soon. But, if I decide to get another vehicle, it will probably be the new Acura RDX SUV. Acura of Valley Stream has put out a press release today about …
I’ve always been a fan of Goodyear tires. In fact, my newest pickup truck has Goodyears on them right now. Goodyear has just announced what they’re calling “SilentArmor Technology Pro-Grade Tires” which are now tougher than ever–they have a new tread compound and enhanced treadwear capability. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has …
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Segway, the popular scooter company, has just re-introduced two new scooters, the new Segway i2 and the x2. They have a new LeanSteer Technolgoy and Wireless InfoKey contoller that makes them more intuitive, enjoyable, and easier to learn. If you’re into saving money at the gas pump and you’re lucky enough to be able to …
If you’ve got a 2006 Toyota Tundra (I don’t but was actually considering buying one until I bought the 2006 Chevrolet Pickup Crew Cab because it has more room), then you’ve got a recall on your vehicle. Apparently this recall has to do with the exterior lighting, and some amber lights. Here’s the info about …
ACDelco has recently announced that it will be the presenting sponsor at the Skull Shine World Nationals presented by ACDelco to be held at Norwalk Raceway Park, http://www.NorwalkRaceway.com, on August 25-27. “We’ve had a long and productive association with Norwalk Raceway Park, which is the crown jewel of the eMax Drag Racing Series. Therefore, when …
When I was looking for a new truck the past month or so, I perhaps would have considered a Pontiac. But, there’s only one problem: as far as I know there aren’t any Pontiac pickup trucks in the Dallas Fort Worth area. In fact, there’s no such thing as a Pontiac pickup truck.