2008 AUTOMOBILE Magazine All-Star Awards
automagonthenet | 15 November, 2007 20:42
America’s leading automotive lifestyle publication, AUTOMOBILE Magazine has announced recently the winners of its 2008 Automobile Magazine All-Stars Awards.
Each year the editors and bureau chiefs of AUTOMOBILE Magazine gathered to test, assess, and debate on the performance, significance as well as the pure enthusiast appeal of the cars that have made the biggest impact in the automotive world. The complete list of the 2008 AUTOMOBILE Magazine All-Star Awards will be featured in the January 2008 issue of the magazine which will available on newsstands by December 4, 2007.
The All-Stars for 2008 were chosen by the AUTOMOBILE Magazine staff, including its worldwide bureau chiefs, and its contributors. The vehicles that were considered for the All-Stars possess the following characteristics:
• Gives a new meaning to an existing category or creates a new market segment
• Offer excellent value and performance for the money
• Possess an exceptional design
• Offers pure driving enjoyment
Here is the AUTOMOBILE Magazine’s list of 2008 All-Stars complete with editorial assessments sourced from The Auto Channel:
• Chevrolet Malibu – The best Chevrolet family sedan AUTOMOBILE Magazine’s staff has ever driven. Smooth, quiet, well-finished and more than able to keep up with more powerful cars, it represents a true sea change in what GM is offering the public. This is the kind of car Americans have wanted from Detroit for years.
• Infiniti G37/G35 – The yin to the BMW 3-series’ yang. Picking a winner between them—which is to say, choosing the best sport coupe/sedan in the world—is less about what the cars can do than it is about what their drivers want. The interior of the Infiniti is a pleasure dome, but the car’s power is obvious the instant you punch the push-button starter and hear the feral growl of the engine.
• Volvo C30 – A perfect example of smoothly chic, Scandinavian cool. The C30 is whisper-quiet, perfectly composed and has a six-speed manual that you could teach your grandma to row flawlessly in fifteen minutes. The car embodies the one perfect criterion for All-Stardom: anyone would have it.
• Chevrolet Corvette – Evolutionary improvements keep the Vette in a class of its own. The revised 2008 edition does the 0-to-60-mph sprint in 4.3 seconds—with an automatic transmission. There are faster new cars than the Corvette, but all of them cost a lot more.
• Mazda CX-9 – Trucks and sport utilities seldom earn a berth on the All-Stars list, but when was the last time you could call such a vehicle’s engine charming, or its transmission silky? The CX-9 ventures beyond the obligatory nine-to-five routine to play party animal in the off-hours.
• Volkswagen GTI – The GTI is magic. What else do you call a hatchback that can shame supercars? The GTI eclipses the class-clown Mini Cooper for spark and verve, and makes sense for real people who actually have to lead real lives. Fast, fun, cheap, and German. If you don’t like it, you’re probably dead.
• BMW 3-series – Maybe we should give it a lifetime achievement award. We didn’t set out hoping to give the 3-series another All-Star award—this is the car’s thirteenth—but then we got in the car and started driving. BMW still does chassis tuning like no other carmaker. The 3-Series is the car that instantly makes any mope who slides behind its wheel a better driver.
• Mercedes-Benz S-class – This year, Mercedes got it just right. The car drips with luxury accoutrements and high-tech accessories, but the S-class is more than just the sum of its equipment list. Rides and handles in a way that belies its size, and comes with a quartet of engines that range from supremely competent to mind-blowing.
• Lotus Elise – The mid-engine sportster is a bravura engineering performance that reprises the truest Lotus virtues, namely light weight and fealty to handling excellence. The best-handling sports car we know—an audacious-looking thing that goes from 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds.
• Porsche Boxster/Cayman – If you’re afraid people will think you bought a Cayman because you can’t afford a 911, we hereby inform you that those people are fools. The Boxster and the Cayman are exquisite to drive, with steering so communicative you’ll feel more of the road’s surface only if you crawl along it on your hands and knees. Few cars are as entertaining to drive at school-zone speeds.
Each year the editors and bureau chiefs of AUTOMOBILE Magazine gathered to test, assess, and debate on the performance, significance as well as the pure enthusiast appeal of the cars that have made the biggest impact in the automotive world. The complete list of the 2008 AUTOMOBILE Magazine All-Star Awards will be featured in the January 2008 issue of the magazine which will available on newsstands by December 4, 2007.
The All-Stars for 2008 were chosen by the AUTOMOBILE Magazine staff, including its worldwide bureau chiefs, and its contributors. The vehicles that were considered for the All-Stars possess the following characteristics:
• Gives a new meaning to an existing category or creates a new market segment
• Offer excellent value and performance for the money
• Possess an exceptional design
• Offers pure driving enjoyment
Here is the AUTOMOBILE Magazine’s list of 2008 All-Stars complete with editorial assessments sourced from The Auto Channel:
• Chevrolet Malibu – The best Chevrolet family sedan AUTOMOBILE Magazine’s staff has ever driven. Smooth, quiet, well-finished and more than able to keep up with more powerful cars, it represents a true sea change in what GM is offering the public. This is the kind of car Americans have wanted from Detroit for years.
• Infiniti G37/G35 – The yin to the BMW 3-series’ yang. Picking a winner between them—which is to say, choosing the best sport coupe/sedan in the world—is less about what the cars can do than it is about what their drivers want. The interior of the Infiniti is a pleasure dome, but the car’s power is obvious the instant you punch the push-button starter and hear the feral growl of the engine.
• Volvo C30 – A perfect example of smoothly chic, Scandinavian cool. The C30 is whisper-quiet, perfectly composed and has a six-speed manual that you could teach your grandma to row flawlessly in fifteen minutes. The car embodies the one perfect criterion for All-Stardom: anyone would have it.
• Chevrolet Corvette – Evolutionary improvements keep the Vette in a class of its own. The revised 2008 edition does the 0-to-60-mph sprint in 4.3 seconds—with an automatic transmission. There are faster new cars than the Corvette, but all of them cost a lot more.
• Mazda CX-9 – Trucks and sport utilities seldom earn a berth on the All-Stars list, but when was the last time you could call such a vehicle’s engine charming, or its transmission silky? The CX-9 ventures beyond the obligatory nine-to-five routine to play party animal in the off-hours.
• Volkswagen GTI – The GTI is magic. What else do you call a hatchback that can shame supercars? The GTI eclipses the class-clown Mini Cooper for spark and verve, and makes sense for real people who actually have to lead real lives. Fast, fun, cheap, and German. If you don’t like it, you’re probably dead.
• BMW 3-series – Maybe we should give it a lifetime achievement award. We didn’t set out hoping to give the 3-series another All-Star award—this is the car’s thirteenth—but then we got in the car and started driving. BMW still does chassis tuning like no other carmaker. The 3-Series is the car that instantly makes any mope who slides behind its wheel a better driver.
• Mercedes-Benz S-class – This year, Mercedes got it just right. The car drips with luxury accoutrements and high-tech accessories, but the S-class is more than just the sum of its equipment list. Rides and handles in a way that belies its size, and comes with a quartet of engines that range from supremely competent to mind-blowing.
• Lotus Elise – The mid-engine sportster is a bravura engineering performance that reprises the truest Lotus virtues, namely light weight and fealty to handling excellence. The best-handling sports car we know—an audacious-looking thing that goes from 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds.
• Porsche Boxster/Cayman – If you’re afraid people will think you bought a Cayman because you can’t afford a 911, we hereby inform you that those people are fools. The Boxster and the Cayman are exquisite to drive, with steering so communicative you’ll feel more of the road’s surface only if you crawl along it on your hands and knees. Few cars are as entertaining to drive at school-zone speeds.
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AAIA Study Shows Car Owners Changing Driving Habits Due to High Prices of Fuel
automagonthenet | 13 November, 2007 03:02
Basing on the new study conducted by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) consumers are exerting all efforts to change their driving and vehicle care behaviors especially with fuel prices threatening to reach $4 a gallon.
Six out of ten people surveyed said that their driving behavior has changed due to the increase in gas prices. Still one-third of the motorists surveyed have stated that they would make changes when the price of gasoline reached $3 a gallon while the other 32 percent said that they would change their driving behavior if prices reach $4 a gallon that is according to the result of the survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation.
And when asked about their driving behavior with the gasoline cost increasing, 90 percent of those surveyed said that they are driving less while 75 percent has stated that they are maintaining their vehicle. The other specific behavioral changes were carpooling more (31 percent), purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles (30 percent) and then making greater use of public transportation (24 percent). Plus in order to save more cost half of the consumers surveyed have revealed that they are capable of performing light maintenance and repair jobs themselves.
The interviews were conducted online wherein 500 people ageing 21 and older have participated. The data was weighed basing on gender, age, and geographic region. The maximum error range is plus or minus four points at a 95 percent confidence level.
For additional maintenance tips and advice on how to improve gas mileage simply contact visit Car Care Council at www.carcare.org.
Six out of ten people surveyed said that their driving behavior has changed due to the increase in gas prices. Still one-third of the motorists surveyed have stated that they would make changes when the price of gasoline reached $3 a gallon while the other 32 percent said that they would change their driving behavior if prices reach $4 a gallon that is according to the result of the survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation.
And when asked about their driving behavior with the gasoline cost increasing, 90 percent of those surveyed said that they are driving less while 75 percent has stated that they are maintaining their vehicle. The other specific behavioral changes were carpooling more (31 percent), purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles (30 percent) and then making greater use of public transportation (24 percent). Plus in order to save more cost half of the consumers surveyed have revealed that they are capable of performing light maintenance and repair jobs themselves.
The interviews were conducted online wherein 500 people ageing 21 and older have participated. The data was weighed basing on gender, age, and geographic region. The maximum error range is plus or minus four points at a 95 percent confidence level.
For additional maintenance tips and advice on how to improve gas mileage simply contact visit Car Care Council at www.carcare.org.
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Americans Grateful to Japanese Automakers for the Green Technology
automagonthenet | 07 November, 2007 00:24
Hard as it is to accept but the fact remains that it was the Japanese automakers that popularize the green revolution in the automotive industry. And basing on the recent national poll, Americans do credit the Japanese automakers for the changes in the auto industry.
It no secret that the Japanese automakers lead by Toyota has made environmentally friendly vehicles to be widely available in the US market and basing on the data provided by Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), around 82 percent of Americans believe that the competition from the Japanese automakers is somewhat pressuring Detroit’s Big Three to finally offer hybrid technologies as well as more fuel efficient cars.
The survey also revealed that around 63 percent of Americans say that fuel efficiency would become a big factor in their decision to purchase their next car. At present there are at least 425,000 Americans that help design, build, and sell Japanese-brand vehicles as a matter of fact 63 percent of the Japanese-brand vehicles sold in the US are produced in North America.
Still 86 percent of Americans surveyed also believe that the jobs provided by these Japanese automakers have contributed significantly in the American economy. Meanwhile, 70 percent of the surveyed Americans also believe that a car made in America by Americans is a US product regardless of the brand it bears.
The survey was conducted among 1,013 Americans last September 2007 by Opinion Research Corporation and is included in the new JAMA publication Japanese Automobile Manufacturers: Cars and Trucks for Vibrant America and a Better World.
The brochure contains reviews of current and historical Japanese automaker investment in America and showcase how JAMA member companies are answering the demand for energy-efficient, eco-friendly vehicles in the US market.
The brochure also reports (source: The Auto Channel):
* JAMA members have cumulatively invested $31 billion in 29 U.S. vehicle, engine, and parts manufacturing facilities.
* JAMA members purchased a record-high amount of $48.8 billion in auto parts from U.S. companies between April 2006 and March 2007 (Japan’s fiscal year).
* JAMA members employ 60,000 Americans in manufacturing, nearly 3,600 in research and development, and more than 363,000 in dealerships and distribution.
* JAMA members’ U.S. plants produced more than 275,000 cars and trucks for export overseas, accounting for more than 19 percent of total U.S. car and truck exports.
For more info on Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) kindly visit their web site at www.jama.org.
It no secret that the Japanese automakers lead by Toyota has made environmentally friendly vehicles to be widely available in the US market and basing on the data provided by Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), around 82 percent of Americans believe that the competition from the Japanese automakers is somewhat pressuring Detroit’s Big Three to finally offer hybrid technologies as well as more fuel efficient cars.
The survey also revealed that around 63 percent of Americans say that fuel efficiency would become a big factor in their decision to purchase their next car. At present there are at least 425,000 Americans that help design, build, and sell Japanese-brand vehicles as a matter of fact 63 percent of the Japanese-brand vehicles sold in the US are produced in North America.
Still 86 percent of Americans surveyed also believe that the jobs provided by these Japanese automakers have contributed significantly in the American economy. Meanwhile, 70 percent of the surveyed Americans also believe that a car made in America by Americans is a US product regardless of the brand it bears.
The survey was conducted among 1,013 Americans last September 2007 by Opinion Research Corporation and is included in the new JAMA publication Japanese Automobile Manufacturers: Cars and Trucks for Vibrant America and a Better World.
The brochure contains reviews of current and historical Japanese automaker investment in America and showcase how JAMA member companies are answering the demand for energy-efficient, eco-friendly vehicles in the US market.
The brochure also reports (source: The Auto Channel):
* JAMA members have cumulatively invested $31 billion in 29 U.S. vehicle, engine, and parts manufacturing facilities.
* JAMA members purchased a record-high amount of $48.8 billion in auto parts from U.S. companies between April 2006 and March 2007 (Japan’s fiscal year).
* JAMA members employ 60,000 Americans in manufacturing, nearly 3,600 in research and development, and more than 363,000 in dealerships and distribution.
* JAMA members’ U.S. plants produced more than 275,000 cars and trucks for export overseas, accounting for more than 19 percent of total U.S. car and truck exports.
For more info on Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) kindly visit their web site at www.jama.org.
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Honda Donates $250,000 Pledge and Materials to American Red Cross
automagonthenet | 30 October, 2007 03:49
Donations for the California wildfires keep coming in and the very recent donation comes from American Honda Motor Co., Inc. that announced a pledge of $250,000 to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
Aside from the pledge, American Honda will also be working with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to assess as well as determine the other needs for emergency assistance materials and resources such Honda-made vehicles, generators, and other products. Honda will donate all these materials as requested.
Tetsuo Iwamura, President of American Honda Motor Co. Inc. said, "The American Red Cross and California Governor's Office of Emergency Services are on the front lines in this tremendous effort to turn back the fires, and Honda salutes their efforts and their dedication."
In addition, to the $250,000 pledge and the donation of materials, Honda will also provide a 100 percent match of any funds donated to the American Red Cross or other applicable organizations by the approximately 7,000 associates of American Honda and its subsidiaries.
And just like Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda has been a partner of American Red Cross in several disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, September 11, California wildfires of 2003 and then again now with the current California wildfires. Honda does not only give cash donations but also materials such as generators and all-terrain vehicles that are used by Red Cross for its relief and rescue operations. In a way this is Honda’s means of thanking back its American buyers.
Aside from the pledge, American Honda will also be working with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to assess as well as determine the other needs for emergency assistance materials and resources such Honda-made vehicles, generators, and other products. Honda will donate all these materials as requested.
Tetsuo Iwamura, President of American Honda Motor Co. Inc. said, "The American Red Cross and California Governor's Office of Emergency Services are on the front lines in this tremendous effort to turn back the fires, and Honda salutes their efforts and their dedication."
In addition, to the $250,000 pledge and the donation of materials, Honda will also provide a 100 percent match of any funds donated to the American Red Cross or other applicable organizations by the approximately 7,000 associates of American Honda and its subsidiaries.
And just like Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda has been a partner of American Red Cross in several disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, September 11, California wildfires of 2003 and then again now with the current California wildfires. Honda does not only give cash donations but also materials such as generators and all-terrain vehicles that are used by Red Cross for its relief and rescue operations. In a way this is Honda’s means of thanking back its American buyers.
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Ten Road Readiness Tips by AutoSafe Insurance
automagonthenet | 26 October, 2007 22:32
The provider of minimum insurance coverage in 13 states including Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Illinois, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Texas, SafeAuto Insurance is offering drivers Ten Road Readiness Tips that will minimize accidents, breakdowns, and ensure safety. The tips were based on market experience and the result of a continuous tracking of the most frequent customer reports from SafeAuto’s free roadside assistance program.
The company has started its free roadside assistance program last July of this year. And since the program’s released, more than 8,000 customers have benefited from the service, adding up to more than 140 people every day. Basing from the calls they received from their customers, AutoSafe has compiled a list of the most frequent roadside emergencies and from them based its Ten Roadside Readiness Tips.
Here are the Ten Road Readiness Tips that are highly recommended by AutoSafe Insurance:
1. Make sure tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
2. Have a jack in the trunk and an inflated spare.
3. Have an extra set of car keys kept in a secure and accessible location.
4. Make it a point to change your oil regularly and top off your fluids
-- maintain your car, it is an investment in your safety.
5. Have your cell phone charged, working and with you.
6. Jumper cables can be a lifesaver - make sure you have a set.
7. Make sure insurance coverage is up to date - that means insurance premium paid in full.
8. Pack water and snacks in case of a breakdown.
9. Keep roadside markers or flares in your trunk - if you breakdown, they will help you flag attention.
10. Make certain you have roadside assistance. If your insurer doesn't automatically provide roadside assistance as a benefit, check whether you can add it on top of your policy or consider the purchase.
More information on AutoSafe Insurance Company is found at their web site: www.autosafe.com.
The company has started its free roadside assistance program last July of this year. And since the program’s released, more than 8,000 customers have benefited from the service, adding up to more than 140 people every day. Basing from the calls they received from their customers, AutoSafe has compiled a list of the most frequent roadside emergencies and from them based its Ten Roadside Readiness Tips.
Here are the Ten Road Readiness Tips that are highly recommended by AutoSafe Insurance:
1. Make sure tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
2. Have a jack in the trunk and an inflated spare.
3. Have an extra set of car keys kept in a secure and accessible location.
4. Make it a point to change your oil regularly and top off your fluids
-- maintain your car, it is an investment in your safety.
5. Have your cell phone charged, working and with you.
6. Jumper cables can be a lifesaver - make sure you have a set.
7. Make sure insurance coverage is up to date - that means insurance premium paid in full.
8. Pack water and snacks in case of a breakdown.
9. Keep roadside markers or flares in your trunk - if you breakdown, they will help you flag attention.
10. Make certain you have roadside assistance. If your insurer doesn't automatically provide roadside assistance as a benefit, check whether you can add it on top of your policy or consider the purchase.
More information on AutoSafe Insurance Company is found at their web site: www.autosafe.com.
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Britax Child Safety Incorporated to Conduct Safety Recall of Marathon Child Restraint
automagonthenet | 23 October, 2007 22:06
The Britax Child Safety Incorporated has recently announced that it will conduct a safety recall on its Marathon child restraint with model numbers E9L06, E9W06, and the E906. The recall would cover Marathon Child Restraints produced from May 23, 2006 through July 28, 2006 and with a top tether lot number of KGR 01 A.
In some instances when a child exceeds 50 pounds and the vehicle manufacturer allows the use of top tether above 50 pounds what happen is during impact the top tether hook open up and have the potential to release from the tether anchor. And of course in the event of a crash the child may move forward further than what is normally allowed under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 213. Luckily there have been no injuries reported pertaining to this issue but of course Britax would not want to that risk especially since the concern here is child safety.
Britax will also send all registered owners of the Marathon Child restraints built in between May 23, 2006 to July 28, 2006 with a top tether hook replacement. All Marathon child restraint owners must also confirm their Marathon is affected by verifying the model number, date of manufacturer and top tether hook lot number of KGR 01 A. Detailed instructions for locating information on the said recall can be found at www.MarathonRecall.com.
In case you have bought a child restraint that is included in the recall, kindly be aware that the top tether must no be used with children weighing over 50 pounds until the top tether hook replacement has been installed. In case the repair is completed that is the only time that the Marathon Child Restraint can be used with the top tether until the child reaches 65 pounds or until the recommended weight allowed by the vehicle manufacturer for top tether use.
For owners of the Marathon Child Restraint that have not registered their product should notified Britax through its information line, its toll free number is at 1-800-683-2045. To verify product registration and to order a repair kit online kindly visit www.MarathonRecall.com.
In some instances when a child exceeds 50 pounds and the vehicle manufacturer allows the use of top tether above 50 pounds what happen is during impact the top tether hook open up and have the potential to release from the tether anchor. And of course in the event of a crash the child may move forward further than what is normally allowed under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 213. Luckily there have been no injuries reported pertaining to this issue but of course Britax would not want to that risk especially since the concern here is child safety.
Britax will also send all registered owners of the Marathon Child restraints built in between May 23, 2006 to July 28, 2006 with a top tether hook replacement. All Marathon child restraint owners must also confirm their Marathon is affected by verifying the model number, date of manufacturer and top tether hook lot number of KGR 01 A. Detailed instructions for locating information on the said recall can be found at www.MarathonRecall.com.
In case you have bought a child restraint that is included in the recall, kindly be aware that the top tether must no be used with children weighing over 50 pounds until the top tether hook replacement has been installed. In case the repair is completed that is the only time that the Marathon Child Restraint can be used with the top tether until the child reaches 65 pounds or until the recommended weight allowed by the vehicle manufacturer for top tether use.
For owners of the Marathon Child Restraint that have not registered their product should notified Britax through its information line, its toll free number is at 1-800-683-2045. To verify product registration and to order a repair kit online kindly visit www.MarathonRecall.com.
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Ten Things Parents Can Do to Keep Their Teen Driver Safe
automagonthenet | 17 October, 2007 02:15
October is teen driver safety month. To give importance to the said event, the Automobile Club of Southern California is urging parents of teenage drivers as well as soon-to-be drivers to improve their teens’ safety by employing tips from AAA’s new list of “Ten Things Parents Can Do to Keep Their Teen Driver Safe”. AAA is exerting all its efforts to promote the list as part of its annual national Teen Driver Safety Week which will run form October 15 to 20. For the past years statistics have shown that automobile crashes are the leading cause of death among teens.
According to Kathy Downing, the Manager of the Auto Club’s Driver Services, "Parents can have a tremendous impact on their teens' safety. Teen Driver Safety Week provides an opportunity for parents to focus on teen driver safety and take practical steps that can reduce teen driver crashes. AAA created a list of ten things parents can do to help keep their teen drivers safe all year long."
Here are the Ten Things Parents Can Do to Keep Their Teen Driver Safe:
• Try to know and understand your teens—meaning not because your neighbor’s 16 year old son or daughter is driving their own car, your teenager who is of the same age should also do the same. Remember not all teens having the same age means that they are equally matured and responsible to take on driving. Let us not forget that driving is not a game it is risky and dangerous which may lead to death.
• Be a positive influence and role model—as the old adage goes children lives by their parents example so be careful on your actions especially when your are driving always observe road courtesy. Be a defensive driver. The research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found out that teens that are involved in collisions and tickets are likely to have parents with similar driving records. The same goes with teens that are collision and ticket-free, they have parents with the same clean driving records.
• Choose a driving school—it is always best to get driving instructions from the experts. However be choosy, select only those driving schools that feature a high degree of interaction and instructors with more than the minimum amount of state-mandated training are recommended. It is also important to choose a driving school that encourages parents’ participation.
• Practice, practice…and more practice—it is very important that after the driving school parents would follow up on the driving progress of their teens. It is also highly recommended for parents to supervise their teens on their early driving experience.
• Keep teen drivers free of teen passengers and if possible don’t let them drive at night—basing on research conducted on teen fatalities, it was found out that teen passengers can increase pressure on teen drivers to drag race or to speed up more than the usual leading to crashing accidents. And with regards to driving at night, research also shows that teen crash rates are high at night and often occurs between 9 pm and midnight.
• Make sure that you teens have enough sleep—this does not only encourage growth but also keep them well rested and therefore more alert when driving. Lack of sleep can affect vision, hand-eye coordination, reaction time and judgment. If you feel that your teen is exhausted better be the one to drive them to school or to anywhere they would like to go.
• Driving distractions were also found out to be the cause of teen driver fatalities--and by distractions it includes cell phones and text messaging. The estate of California has recently banned cell phone use by new teen drivers and for parents also it is recommended to impose this as a strict rule.
• Create a parent-teen driving agreement—it is important to set rules, conditions, restrictions, and consequences of teens’ driving in a written form. This will give the impression that you are serious about them following the agreement or they will lose the privilege to drive. Also in cases when teens broke family driving rules these should be used as an opportunity for learning and discussion. And of course if your teen has practiced proper driving behavior they should also be rewarded with additional liberties.
• Schedule each week for family discussion and review—It is vital to let your teens know just how involved you are and how concern you are on their driving. Set a time each week to tackle issues and concerns while reviewing the teen’s driving performance and chart driving progress.
• Buy a safe vehicle for your teens—meaning vehicles that are loaded with safety features such as front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes and stability control systems. The type of vehicle you purchase is vital to your teen’s safety since it may help to reduce or aggravate injuries or damages in times of accidents.
For more information simply visit www.aaa.com.
According to Kathy Downing, the Manager of the Auto Club’s Driver Services, "Parents can have a tremendous impact on their teens' safety. Teen Driver Safety Week provides an opportunity for parents to focus on teen driver safety and take practical steps that can reduce teen driver crashes. AAA created a list of ten things parents can do to help keep their teen drivers safe all year long."
Here are the Ten Things Parents Can Do to Keep Their Teen Driver Safe:
• Try to know and understand your teens—meaning not because your neighbor’s 16 year old son or daughter is driving their own car, your teenager who is of the same age should also do the same. Remember not all teens having the same age means that they are equally matured and responsible to take on driving. Let us not forget that driving is not a game it is risky and dangerous which may lead to death.
• Be a positive influence and role model—as the old adage goes children lives by their parents example so be careful on your actions especially when your are driving always observe road courtesy. Be a defensive driver. The research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found out that teens that are involved in collisions and tickets are likely to have parents with similar driving records. The same goes with teens that are collision and ticket-free, they have parents with the same clean driving records.
• Choose a driving school—it is always best to get driving instructions from the experts. However be choosy, select only those driving schools that feature a high degree of interaction and instructors with more than the minimum amount of state-mandated training are recommended. It is also important to choose a driving school that encourages parents’ participation.
• Practice, practice…and more practice—it is very important that after the driving school parents would follow up on the driving progress of their teens. It is also highly recommended for parents to supervise their teens on their early driving experience.
• Keep teen drivers free of teen passengers and if possible don’t let them drive at night—basing on research conducted on teen fatalities, it was found out that teen passengers can increase pressure on teen drivers to drag race or to speed up more than the usual leading to crashing accidents. And with regards to driving at night, research also shows that teen crash rates are high at night and often occurs between 9 pm and midnight.
• Make sure that you teens have enough sleep—this does not only encourage growth but also keep them well rested and therefore more alert when driving. Lack of sleep can affect vision, hand-eye coordination, reaction time and judgment. If you feel that your teen is exhausted better be the one to drive them to school or to anywhere they would like to go.
• Driving distractions were also found out to be the cause of teen driver fatalities--and by distractions it includes cell phones and text messaging. The estate of California has recently banned cell phone use by new teen drivers and for parents also it is recommended to impose this as a strict rule.
• Create a parent-teen driving agreement—it is important to set rules, conditions, restrictions, and consequences of teens’ driving in a written form. This will give the impression that you are serious about them following the agreement or they will lose the privilege to drive. Also in cases when teens broke family driving rules these should be used as an opportunity for learning and discussion. And of course if your teen has practiced proper driving behavior they should also be rewarded with additional liberties.
• Schedule each week for family discussion and review—It is vital to let your teens know just how involved you are and how concern you are on their driving. Set a time each week to tackle issues and concerns while reviewing the teen’s driving performance and chart driving progress.
• Buy a safe vehicle for your teens—meaning vehicles that are loaded with safety features such as front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes and stability control systems. The type of vehicle you purchase is vital to your teen’s safety since it may help to reduce or aggravate injuries or damages in times of accidents.
For more information simply visit www.aaa.com.
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Lucky Fans Drive Home a Soprano Porsche Cayenne SUV
automagonthenet | 11 October, 2007 02:38
Two lucky Sopranos fans’ finally get the chance to drive home the actual Porsche Cayenne SUV Carmela Soprano drove through the streets of her New Jersey suburb on the hit drama “The Sopranos”. The Porsche Cayenne SUV was put in auction at the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation’s 12th Annual Grand Slam for Children.
Last weekend in Las Vegas, the Cayenne was the must-have item up for auction during the Grand Slam which is one of the city’s biggest entertainment and fundraising nights of the year. There were also celebrities that performed at the event namely Tony Bennett, Kelly Clarkson, Hall & Oates, Matchbox Twenty, Carlos Santana and Jerry Seinfield to name a few.
Richard and Theresa Beauchamp from Steamboat Springs, Colorado placed the winning bid on the Porsche Cayenne which reaches $90,000. And to conclude the bidding, the auctioneer Jack Williams added $10,000 bringing the cost of the Porsche Cayenne to $100,000. The Porsche Cayenne that the Beauchamps’ won comes complete with a bronze plaque bearing the signatures of the show’s Emmy award-winning stars James Gandolfini and Edie Falco.
The Porsche Cayenne SUV that was put in auction was a 2005 model Cayenne S in Prosecco with Sand Beige interior, powered by 4.5 liter V8 engine with an automatic climate control and dual front passenger settings and a 350-watt,14-speaker Bose stereo. It only has 6,758 miles on the odometer.
Andre Agassi was so happy with the turnout of the auction that he was quoted by The Auto Channel as saying: "I am grateful that there are so many people dedicated to helping kids. I’m thrilled with the turnout from the public, the generosity of our sponsors, donors and bidders, and the commitment and talent of the performers who so graciously give their time to the Grand Slam. It was one of the greatest nights of the year."
The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation (AACF) was founded in 1994 by former professional tennis player Andre Agassi. The objective of the Foundation is to provide recreational as well as educational opportunities for at-risk children in Southern Nevada.
Since its formation the Foundation has already supported more than 20 organizations and raised more than $60 million for programs that are designed to enhance a child’s character, self-esteem, and career possibilities. Other details on the Foundation are found at www.agassifoundation.org.
Last weekend in Las Vegas, the Cayenne was the must-have item up for auction during the Grand Slam which is one of the city’s biggest entertainment and fundraising nights of the year. There were also celebrities that performed at the event namely Tony Bennett, Kelly Clarkson, Hall & Oates, Matchbox Twenty, Carlos Santana and Jerry Seinfield to name a few.
Richard and Theresa Beauchamp from Steamboat Springs, Colorado placed the winning bid on the Porsche Cayenne which reaches $90,000. And to conclude the bidding, the auctioneer Jack Williams added $10,000 bringing the cost of the Porsche Cayenne to $100,000. The Porsche Cayenne that the Beauchamps’ won comes complete with a bronze plaque bearing the signatures of the show’s Emmy award-winning stars James Gandolfini and Edie Falco.
The Porsche Cayenne SUV that was put in auction was a 2005 model Cayenne S in Prosecco with Sand Beige interior, powered by 4.5 liter V8 engine with an automatic climate control and dual front passenger settings and a 350-watt,14-speaker Bose stereo. It only has 6,758 miles on the odometer.
Andre Agassi was so happy with the turnout of the auction that he was quoted by The Auto Channel as saying: "I am grateful that there are so many people dedicated to helping kids. I’m thrilled with the turnout from the public, the generosity of our sponsors, donors and bidders, and the commitment and talent of the performers who so graciously give their time to the Grand Slam. It was one of the greatest nights of the year."
The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation (AACF) was founded in 1994 by former professional tennis player Andre Agassi. The objective of the Foundation is to provide recreational as well as educational opportunities for at-risk children in Southern Nevada.
Since its formation the Foundation has already supported more than 20 organizations and raised more than $60 million for programs that are designed to enhance a child’s character, self-esteem, and career possibilities. Other details on the Foundation are found at www.agassifoundation.org.
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Hands-Free Text Messaging Soon to be Offered
automagonthenet | 08 October, 2007 20:34
High-tech car technologies that are geared in making driving easier, safe, and comfortable are now being offered by various carmakers. The latest of these technologies include the hands-free call which enables drivers to make calls obviously without having the need to dial manually but did you know that texts messages can now be send without touching a single button on your mobile?
Believe it or not it’s possible and it’s through the efforts of Microsoft and the voice recognition expert Nuance. These two companies are developing highly advanced kit that will have the capability of translating speech into SMS even while the car is on the move and it could even be made to process E-mail.
The software is expected to arrive early next year and is to be installed in the latest Mercedes C-Class called the COMAND APS. This system has a multimedia center that can decipher incoming texts and allows sat-nav destinations to be entered verbally. The device can also select music from CD or MP3 in the same way and can distinguish between individual musical styles and band names. Ford models that are sold in the US can also use this system and according to the spokesman of the Detroit-based automaker, it is also considering offering the system for its UK market.
Believe it or not it’s possible and it’s through the efforts of Microsoft and the voice recognition expert Nuance. These two companies are developing highly advanced kit that will have the capability of translating speech into SMS even while the car is on the move and it could even be made to process E-mail.
The software is expected to arrive early next year and is to be installed in the latest Mercedes C-Class called the COMAND APS. This system has a multimedia center that can decipher incoming texts and allows sat-nav destinations to be entered verbally. The device can also select music from CD or MP3 in the same way and can distinguish between individual musical styles and band names. Ford models that are sold in the US can also use this system and according to the spokesman of the Detroit-based automaker, it is also considering offering the system for its UK market.
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2008 Ford Mustang Named Five-Star Safety Vehicle
automagonthenet | 05 October, 2007 02:51
Ford’s top-selling convertible, the Mustang was recently named a five-star safety vehicle by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after it has passed with flying colors the New Car Assessment Program that includes crash testing and rollover resistance tests specifically driver and passenger front crash safety, side impact safety for driver and rear driver-side passenger, and rollover resistance.
The new Mustang also obtained high ratings in side-impact performance by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Ford Safety Director Jim Vondale was very pleased with the results and said that it’s in line with the company’s own testing results. He said, "The Mustang convertible is another example of working at all levels to offer a vehicle that is both sporty and safe. It was developed with a dedicated focus on safety, making it the highest rated Mustang ever built."
The safety features included in the 2008 Mustang include standard air bags, seat-mounted thorax side air bags, and Ford’s very own Personal Safety System which is a comprehensive restraint system that function by determining the severity of a crash. According to Ford the NHTSA and IIHS has considered the Personal Safety System is a significant life-saving technology.
The safeness of the Mustang is not only due to its safety features but also attributed to the structure of the convertible which is built to resist impact. Its body was designed to endure and disperse all crash energy to protect the passenger compartment.
Technical Specifications:
BODY
Construction: Unitized welded steel body, aluminum hood
Final assembly location: Flat Rock, Mich
POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS
Engine V6
Type: 4.0-liter 60-degree V-6
Manufacturing location: Cologne, Germany
Configuration: Iron block and aluminum head
Intake manifold: Composite shell-welded with internal runner pack
Exhaust manifold: Cast iron
Redline: 6,100 rpm
Throttle body: 65-mm single-bore electronic
Valvetrain: SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Valve diameter:
Intake: 46.0 mm
Exhaust: 39.0mm
Pistons: Cast aluminum
Connecting rods: Forged steel
Ignition: Distributorless with coil pack
Bore x stroke: 3.95 x 3.32/100.4 x 84.4 mm
Displacement: 245 cu. in. / 4,009 cc
Compression ratio: 9.7:1
Engine control system: PCM
Horsepower: 210 @ 5,300 rpm
Horsepower per liter 53
Torque: 240 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm
Recommended fuel 87 octane
Fuel capacity: 16 gallons
Fuel injection: Electronic returnless sequential
Oil capacity: 5 quarts with filter
Coolant capacity: 12.5 quarts
DRIVETRAIN
Layout: Rear-wheel drive
TRANSMISSION
Standard: 5-speed manual
(Tremec T-5)
Gear ratios
1st: 3.75:1
2nd: 2.19:1
3rd: 1.41:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.72:1
Final Drive: 3.31:1
Optional
1st: 3.22:1
2nd: 2.29:1
3rd: 1.54:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.71:1
Final Drive: 3.31:1
SUSPENSION
Front: Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 28.6-mm tubular stabilizer bar
Rear: 3-link solid axle with coil springs and Panhard rod
STEERING
Type: Rack and pinion with power assist
Ratio: 15.7:1
Turning circle curb-to-curb: 33.4 ft.
BRAKES
Type: Four-wheel power disc brakes with optional 4-sensor, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Front: 293 (11.5 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston 43-mm floating aluminum calipers
Rear: 300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston 43 mm floating iron calipers
TIRES AND WHEELS
(TYPE, SIZE)
Standard: P215/65R16 A/S
16 x 7.0-inch wheels
Optional: 17-inch wheel
18-inch premium aluminum
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase: 107.1
Overall length: 187.6
Overall width: 73.9
Overall height: 55.4
Track, front/rear: 62.8 / 63.0
INTERIOR
Seating capacity: 4
Front headroom: 38.6
Front legroom: 42.7
Front shoulder room: 55.4
Front hip room: 53.6
Rear headroom: 34.7
Rear legroom: 30.3
Rear shoulder room: 53.4
Rear hip room: 46.8
WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES
SAE passenger volume: 97.9 cu. ft.
Cargo volume: 13.1 cu. ft.
Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped): 1,000 lbs.
POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS
Engine V8
Type: 4.6-liter 90-degree V-8
Manufacturing location: Romeo, Mich.
Configuration: Aluminum block and head
Intake manifold: Composite shell-welded single runner, charge motion control valves
Exhaust manifold: Cast iron
Redline: 6,250 rpm
Throttle body: 55-mm dual-bore electronic
Valvetrain: SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable camshaft timing
Valve diameter:
Intake: 33.8 mm
Exhaust: 37.5 mm
Pistons: Hypereutectic aluminum
Connecting rods: Cracked powdered metal with floating wristpins
Ignition: Coil-on-plug, high-thread-ins
Bore x stroke: 3.55 x 3.54/90.2 x 90.0 mm
Displacement: 281 cu. in. / 4,606 cc
Compression ratio: 9.8:1
Engine control system: PCM
Horsepower: 300 @ 5,750 rpm
Horsepower per liter 65
Torque: 320 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm
Recommended fuel 87 octane
Fuel capacity: 16 gallons
Fuel injection: Electronic returnless sequence
Oil capacity: 6 quarts with filter
Coolant capacity: 14.2 quarts
DRIVETRAIN
Layout: Rear-wheel drive
TRANSMISSION
Standard: 5-speed manual(Tremec 3650)
Gear ratios
1st: 3.38:1
2nd: 2.00:1
3rd: 1.32:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.68:1
Final Drive: 3.55:1
Optional
1st: 3.22:1
2nd: 2.29:1
3rd: 1.54:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.71:1
Final Drive: 3.31:1
SUSPENSION
Front: Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 34-mm tubular stabilizer bar
Rear: 3-link solid axle with coil springs, Panhard rod and 20-mm solid stabilize
STEERING
Type: Rack and pinion with power assist
Ratio: 15.7:1
Turning circle curb-to-curb: 37.7 ft.
BRAKES
Type: Four-wheel power disc brakes with optional
4-sensor, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Front: 316 (12.4 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston 43-mm floating aluminum calipers
Rear: 300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston 43 mm floating iron calipers
TIRES AND WHEELS
(TYPE, SIZE)
Standard: P235/55ZR17 Performance A/S
17 x 8.0-inch wheels
Optional: P235/50ZR18
18-inch polished aluminum wheels or 18-inch premium aluminum
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase: 107.1
Overall length: 187.6
Overall width: 73.9
Overall height: 55.7
Track, front/rear: 62.3 / 62.5
INTERIOR
Seating capacity: 4
Front headroom: 38.6
Front legroom: 42.7
Front shoulder room: 55.4
Front hip room: 53.6
Rear headroom: 34.7
Rear legroom: 30.3
Rear shoulder room: 53.4
Rear hip room: 46.8
WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES
SAE passenger volume: 97.9 cu. ft.
Cargo volume: 13.1 cu. ft.
Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped): 1,000 lbs.
The new Mustang also obtained high ratings in side-impact performance by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Ford Safety Director Jim Vondale was very pleased with the results and said that it’s in line with the company’s own testing results. He said, "The Mustang convertible is another example of working at all levels to offer a vehicle that is both sporty and safe. It was developed with a dedicated focus on safety, making it the highest rated Mustang ever built."
The safety features included in the 2008 Mustang include standard air bags, seat-mounted thorax side air bags, and Ford’s very own Personal Safety System which is a comprehensive restraint system that function by determining the severity of a crash. According to Ford the NHTSA and IIHS has considered the Personal Safety System is a significant life-saving technology.
The safeness of the Mustang is not only due to its safety features but also attributed to the structure of the convertible which is built to resist impact. Its body was designed to endure and disperse all crash energy to protect the passenger compartment.
Technical Specifications:
BODY
Construction: Unitized welded steel body, aluminum hood
Final assembly location: Flat Rock, Mich
POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS
Engine V6
Type: 4.0-liter 60-degree V-6
Manufacturing location: Cologne, Germany
Configuration: Iron block and aluminum head
Intake manifold: Composite shell-welded with internal runner pack
Exhaust manifold: Cast iron
Redline: 6,100 rpm
Throttle body: 65-mm single-bore electronic
Valvetrain: SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Valve diameter:
Intake: 46.0 mm
Exhaust: 39.0mm
Pistons: Cast aluminum
Connecting rods: Forged steel
Ignition: Distributorless with coil pack
Bore x stroke: 3.95 x 3.32/100.4 x 84.4 mm
Displacement: 245 cu. in. / 4,009 cc
Compression ratio: 9.7:1
Engine control system: PCM
Horsepower: 210 @ 5,300 rpm
Horsepower per liter 53
Torque: 240 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm
Recommended fuel 87 octane
Fuel capacity: 16 gallons
Fuel injection: Electronic returnless sequential
Oil capacity: 5 quarts with filter
Coolant capacity: 12.5 quarts
DRIVETRAIN
Layout: Rear-wheel drive
TRANSMISSION
Standard: 5-speed manual
(Tremec T-5)
Gear ratios
1st: 3.75:1
2nd: 2.19:1
3rd: 1.41:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.72:1
Final Drive: 3.31:1
Optional
1st: 3.22:1
2nd: 2.29:1
3rd: 1.54:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.71:1
Final Drive: 3.31:1
SUSPENSION
Front: Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 28.6-mm tubular stabilizer bar
Rear: 3-link solid axle with coil springs and Panhard rod
STEERING
Type: Rack and pinion with power assist
Ratio: 15.7:1
Turning circle curb-to-curb: 33.4 ft.
BRAKES
Type: Four-wheel power disc brakes with optional 4-sensor, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Front: 293 (11.5 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston 43-mm floating aluminum calipers
Rear: 300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston 43 mm floating iron calipers
TIRES AND WHEELS
(TYPE, SIZE)
Standard: P215/65R16 A/S
16 x 7.0-inch wheels
Optional: 17-inch wheel
18-inch premium aluminum
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase: 107.1
Overall length: 187.6
Overall width: 73.9
Overall height: 55.4
Track, front/rear: 62.8 / 63.0
INTERIOR
Seating capacity: 4
Front headroom: 38.6
Front legroom: 42.7
Front shoulder room: 55.4
Front hip room: 53.6
Rear headroom: 34.7
Rear legroom: 30.3
Rear shoulder room: 53.4
Rear hip room: 46.8
WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES
SAE passenger volume: 97.9 cu. ft.
Cargo volume: 13.1 cu. ft.
Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped): 1,000 lbs.
POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS
Engine V8
Type: 4.6-liter 90-degree V-8
Manufacturing location: Romeo, Mich.
Configuration: Aluminum block and head
Intake manifold: Composite shell-welded single runner, charge motion control valves
Exhaust manifold: Cast iron
Redline: 6,250 rpm
Throttle body: 55-mm dual-bore electronic
Valvetrain: SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable camshaft timing
Valve diameter:
Intake: 33.8 mm
Exhaust: 37.5 mm
Pistons: Hypereutectic aluminum
Connecting rods: Cracked powdered metal with floating wristpins
Ignition: Coil-on-plug, high-thread-ins
Bore x stroke: 3.55 x 3.54/90.2 x 90.0 mm
Displacement: 281 cu. in. / 4,606 cc
Compression ratio: 9.8:1
Engine control system: PCM
Horsepower: 300 @ 5,750 rpm
Horsepower per liter 65
Torque: 320 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm
Recommended fuel 87 octane
Fuel capacity: 16 gallons
Fuel injection: Electronic returnless sequence
Oil capacity: 6 quarts with filter
Coolant capacity: 14.2 quarts
DRIVETRAIN
Layout: Rear-wheel drive
TRANSMISSION
Standard: 5-speed manual(Tremec 3650)
Gear ratios
1st: 3.38:1
2nd: 2.00:1
3rd: 1.32:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.68:1
Final Drive: 3.55:1
Optional
1st: 3.22:1
2nd: 2.29:1
3rd: 1.54:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.71:1
Final Drive: 3.31:1
SUSPENSION
Front: Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 34-mm tubular stabilizer bar
Rear: 3-link solid axle with coil springs, Panhard rod and 20-mm solid stabilize
STEERING
Type: Rack and pinion with power assist
Ratio: 15.7:1
Turning circle curb-to-curb: 37.7 ft.
BRAKES
Type: Four-wheel power disc brakes with optional
4-sensor, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Front: 316 (12.4 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston 43-mm floating aluminum calipers
Rear: 300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston 43 mm floating iron calipers
TIRES AND WHEELS
(TYPE, SIZE)
Standard: P235/55ZR17 Performance A/S
17 x 8.0-inch wheels
Optional: P235/50ZR18
18-inch polished aluminum wheels or 18-inch premium aluminum
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase: 107.1
Overall length: 187.6
Overall width: 73.9
Overall height: 55.7
Track, front/rear: 62.3 / 62.5
INTERIOR
Seating capacity: 4
Front headroom: 38.6
Front legroom: 42.7
Front shoulder room: 55.4
Front hip room: 53.6
Rear headroom: 34.7
Rear legroom: 30.3
Rear shoulder room: 53.4
Rear hip room: 46.8
WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES
SAE passenger volume: 97.9 cu. ft.
Cargo volume: 13.1 cu. ft.
Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped): 1,000 lbs.
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Mercedes AMG Model To Hit Dealerships in 2008
automagonthenet | 03 October, 2007 19:31
Mercedes Benz has released the newest AMG model in the product lineup, the C 63 AMG, based from the German automaker's luxurious C-Class sedan model. Mercedes Benz will offer two variations for the C 63 AMG: Saloon and Estate. Both variants will go on sale in Europe and other markets beginning in 2008 carrying a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of 67,235 Euros for the Saloon and 69,853 for the Estate version.
Moreover, both the C 63 AMG Saloon and Estate will feature the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine. This powertrain unit can generate 336 kW / 457 hp and develop a maximum torque output of 600 Nm. With this engine, the Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG can sprint from a stand still from up to 62 mph in just 4.5 seconds, reaching an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. The engine also offer fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions, thanks to the high performance catalytic converter, which allows the engine to comply with EU 4 and LEV-II emissions standards.
Other features of the Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG Saloon and C 63 AMG Estate include:
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC transmission
- AMG radiator grille
- AMG rear apron with a black diffusor insert
- AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes
- AMG spoiler lip
- AMG performance package
- AMG carbon-fibre trim
- Flared front wings
- AMG velour floor mats
- AMG high-performance brake system
- Bonnet with power domes
- EASY PACK tailgate and load-securing kit
- Headlamp Assist
- Standard 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a five-spoke design wrapped with tyres in size 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear)
- Available 19-inch AMG titanium grey light-alloy wheels in a multi-spoke design covered with 235/35 tyres (front) and 255/30 R 19 tyres at the rear
- Adaptive brake light
- Lighting package
- Front fog lamps
- Projector-beam headlamps with halogen technology
- Tyre pressure loss warning system
- Tinted glass
- Windowbags
- Brake Assist
- ADAPTIVE BRAKE system with hill-start assist
- Combined luggage cover and safety net (estate)
- Through-loading facility and armrest with double cup holder, load securing and 1/3:2/3 split-fold rear seat backrest (saloon)
- 1/3:2/3 split-fold rear seat backrest (estate)
- Intelligent Light System with five light functions – including dark-tinted headlamps
- KEYLESS-GO
- Child seat recognition in the front passenger seat
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Sidebags in rear
- Surround-sound system
- THERMOTRONIC comfortable automatic climate control system with three-zone air conditioning
- Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function
- Shopping crate, collapsible (estate)
- 3-stage ESP with Sport function
- Belt tensioners and belt force limiters for the front and outer rear seats
- Air-conditioned glove compartment
- ISOFIX child seat attachment points in the rear
- Map pocket on the rear of the driver's seat backrest
- Kneebag on the driver's side
- Steering column adjustable for height and reach
- ELCODE locking system with infrared/radio remote control
- Sidebag for driver and front passenger
- Bag hooks in the boot/luggage compartment
- Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter
- Front seats electrically adjustable for height and backrest angle
- Leather selector lever
- Central locking with crash sensor
- COMAND APS, incl. hard disc navigation, LINGUATRONIC voice control and music server, on request also with 6-DVD changer
- Integrated rear child seats with side head restraints (estate)
- Bi-xenon headlamps with cornering light function and headlamp cleaning
- dark-tinted headlamps
- Electric rear windscreen roller blind (saloon)
- Electric tilting/sliding glass sunroof
- Power windows (4)
- Black roof liner
- Airbags for the driver and front passenger
- Aluminium trim panels on dome, doors and centre console
- Acceleration skid control (ASR)
- Armrest with roller-top compartment
- Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors
- Outside temperature display
- Improved multi-link independent rear suspension with increased track width
Moreover, both the C 63 AMG Saloon and Estate will feature the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine. This powertrain unit can generate 336 kW / 457 hp and develop a maximum torque output of 600 Nm. With this engine, the Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG can sprint from a stand still from up to 62 mph in just 4.5 seconds, reaching an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. The engine also offer fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions, thanks to the high performance catalytic converter, which allows the engine to comply with EU 4 and LEV-II emissions standards.
Other features of the Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG Saloon and C 63 AMG Estate include:
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC transmission
- AMG radiator grille
- AMG rear apron with a black diffusor insert
- AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes
- AMG spoiler lip
- AMG performance package
- AMG carbon-fibre trim
- Flared front wings
- AMG velour floor mats
- AMG high-performance brake system
- Bonnet with power domes
- EASY PACK tailgate and load-securing kit
- Headlamp Assist
- Standard 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a five-spoke design wrapped with tyres in size 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear)
- Available 19-inch AMG titanium grey light-alloy wheels in a multi-spoke design covered with 235/35 tyres (front) and 255/30 R 19 tyres at the rear
- Adaptive brake light
- Lighting package
- Front fog lamps
- Projector-beam headlamps with halogen technology
- Tyre pressure loss warning system
- Tinted glass
- Windowbags
- Brake Assist
- ADAPTIVE BRAKE system with hill-start assist
- Combined luggage cover and safety net (estate)
- Through-loading facility and armrest with double cup holder, load securing and 1/3:2/3 split-fold rear seat backrest (saloon)
- 1/3:2/3 split-fold rear seat backrest (estate)
- Intelligent Light System with five light functions – including dark-tinted headlamps
- KEYLESS-GO
- Child seat recognition in the front passenger seat
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Sidebags in rear
- Surround-sound system
- THERMOTRONIC comfortable automatic climate control system with three-zone air conditioning
- Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function
- Shopping crate, collapsible (estate)
- 3-stage ESP with Sport function
- Belt tensioners and belt force limiters for the front and outer rear seats
- Air-conditioned glove compartment
- ISOFIX child seat attachment points in the rear
- Map pocket on the rear of the driver's seat backrest
- Kneebag on the driver's side
- Steering column adjustable for height and reach
- ELCODE locking system with infrared/radio remote control
- Sidebag for driver and front passenger
- Bag hooks in the boot/luggage compartment
- Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter
- Front seats electrically adjustable for height and backrest angle
- Leather selector lever
- Central locking with crash sensor
- COMAND APS, incl. hard disc navigation, LINGUATRONIC voice control and music server, on request also with 6-DVD changer
- Integrated rear child seats with side head restraints (estate)
- Bi-xenon headlamps with cornering light function and headlamp cleaning
- dark-tinted headlamps
- Electric rear windscreen roller blind (saloon)
- Electric tilting/sliding glass sunroof
- Power windows (4)
- Black roof liner
- Airbags for the driver and front passenger
- Aluminium trim panels on dome, doors and centre console
- Acceleration skid control (ASR)
- Armrest with roller-top compartment
- Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors
- Outside temperature display
- Improved multi-link independent rear suspension with increased track width
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2008 All-New Chrysler Town & Country Designed for Families
automagonthenet | 01 October, 2007 20:35
The Chrysler brand has launched last Sept. 24 on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” its new campaign ad for the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
The all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country features Swivel n’ Go™ seating and storage system, SIRIUS™ Backseat TV and MyGIG™ multimedia system --- these features are intended to enhance family time and keep everyone comfortable, safe, and entertained.
The campaign with theme “Engineered Beautifully” also helps to reflect the style and technology of Chrysler brand products. David Rooney, Director of Chrysler brand was quoted by theautochannel.com as saying: "When it comes to the all-new Chrysler Town & Country, it’s not just about the driver, it’s about the whole family with features that provide a first class experience in every seat. For 23 years we’ve understood that some of the best family time moments take place in our minivans. We’re extremely proud of how our designers and engineers challenged themselves to imagine the possibilities of how we could serve the 21st century family. This campaign highlights new features that directly enhance the lifestyles of this new generation of families."
Chrysler has also partnered with Nickelodeon™ to supply kids’ entertainment such as shows like the boy-genius Jimmy Neutron which is a hit among children. There are also print ads that will appear in specialty publications with a photo of Jimmy Neutron in front of the Chrysler Town & Country, which encourages families to take photo of the Jimmy and the minivan with them as they create another family remembrance.
Aside from photos with Jimmy Neutron, they may also upload these photos at a Town & Country branded web site were participants may enter a contest to win one of the six prizes in which the grand prize is an all-expense paid family trip to the Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn in Orlando, Florida.
Still part of its promotional efforts, Chrysler will also be sponsoring Nickelodeon’s Slime Across America mobile tour which is touring the country with a 2008 Town & Country display and offers the opportunity for families to have their digital picture taken with Jimmy and the minivan.
For more information on the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country campaign simply read the article about it at theautochannel.com but if you care to know what the new Town & Country has in store for you read its specifications and details (source: Automobilemag):
2008 Chrysler Town & Country
MSRP Range: $22,460
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
Specifications
Performance & Efficiency
-3,301 cc 3.3 liters V 6 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 81.0 mm stroke, 9.3 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder EGV
-E85 fuel with additional unleaded 85
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-20.0 gallon main E85 fuel tank 16.7
-Power: 130 kW , 175 HP SAE and 205 ft lb , 278 Nm
Handling, Ride & Braking
-Four-wheel ABS
-Axle ratio :1
-Brake assist system
-Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
-Electronic brake distribution
-Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
-Immobilizer
-Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
-Stability control
-Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics
-Body side molding
-Body color front and rear bumpers
-Driver and passenger, power black door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (inches): 202.5, overall width (inches): 78.7, overall height (inches): 68.9, ground clearance (inches): 6.1, wheelbase (inches): 121.2, front track (inches): 65.5, rear track (inches): 64.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39.1
-Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
-Luxury trim alloy look on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
-Opening rear ? windows
-Pearl paint
-Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
-Roof spoiler
-Rear platform step
-Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
-Weights: curb weight (lbs) 4,335 and gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 1,800
-Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior
-12v power outlet: front and 3, 12v power outlet: front, rear and 1
-Air conditioning
-Fixed mast antenna
-Audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
-Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
-Cargo area dimensions: width between arches (inches): 49.0 and height (inches): 48.6
-Cargo area light
-Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 32.3, all seats removed (cu ft): 143.8 and third row seats removed (cu ft): 82.7
-Clock
-Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial floor console
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-3rd row seats cup holders fixed, front seats and rear seats, 3rd row seats cup holders fixed
-Door ajar warning
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
-Driver and passenger front airbag with multi-stage deployment
-Bucket driver and passenger seat
-Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
-Front seat center armrest
-Three height adjustable head restraints on 3rd row seats, two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
-Headlight control with time delay switch-off
-Illuminated entry system
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.8, rear headroom (inches): 39.2, front hip room (inches): 57.6, rear hip room (inches): 64.8, front leg room (inches): 40.6, rear leg room (inches): 36.4, front shoulder room (inches): 63.0, rear shoulder room (inches): 64.7 and interior volume (cu ft): 163.5
-Low tire pressure indicator
-Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
-Power steering
-Front power windows with one one-touch
-Front reading lights
-3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
-Rear seat center armrest
-Two one-piece bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
-Rear view mirror
-All three rows side curtain airbag
-Front seat back storage
-Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
-Seating: seven seats and 1 or 2
-Four speaker(s)
-Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
-Tachometer
-Third row seat belts on center side, 3-point reel third row seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
-Split bench front facing removable asymmetrical third row seats with three seat capacity
-Driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system
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Negotiation Between GM And UAW Ended In A Strike
automagonthenet | 25 September, 2007 01:54
The United Auto Workers were on strike against General Motors despite the fact that the two parties are still in negotiation. The primary cause of the strike is job security specifically for GM plants located in Fairfax, Kansas; Spring Hill, Tennessee; and the Lordstown, Ohio---these are the very same plants without any future product planned that is according to Edmunds’ Auto Observer.
Senior Michelle Krebs, Edmunds’ Auto Observer Senior Editor also commented that: "A strike is good for no one: not for GM, the UAW, the Detroit area and other GM towns, nor the global economy. But, the economy and car market are relatively soft, and GM has a reasonable stockpile of inventory – companywide, the average is 87 days’ worth, above the industry norm of 60-65 days."
A strike is not something that GM needs right now especially with some of its models gaining sales momentum. Philip Reed, Consumer Advice Editor for Edmunds.com also said, "Those planning to buy a GM vehicle should act quickly before the inventory dwindles down and negotiations become challenging as demand exceeds supply."
The effect of the strike reaches Canada and Reuters has reported that there is the possibility that 100,000 Canadian workers could be laid off by the end of this week if the strike at General Motors’ US operations continues.
CAW President Buzz Hargrove said in a televised news conference that around 80,000 to 100,000 employees in the Canadian auto sector could be laid off and that includes 40,000 employees from parts manufacturers that supply GM.
Mr. Hargrove said, "To put it into perspective, we have about 80,000 workers in Canada that work in the automotive parts sector and General Motors buys about 50 percent of all automotive parts that are manufactured in Canada. You can expect up to 40,000 auto parts workers to be laid off in the next three days."
There would also be around 17,000 direct employees at General Motors in Canada that may be affected if the strike continues. He also added, "So, it's not inconceivable that by the end of this week, we could have between 80,000 to 100,000 people unemployed, mostly in Ontario, some in Quebec, as a result of the dispute between General Motors and the United Auto Workers in the United States."
Currently GM has two car plants and one truck plant in Oshawa, Ontario, a transmission plant in Windsor, Ontario, and engine and components plant in St. Catherines, Ontario, a parts and distribution plant in Woodstock, Ontario, and joint venture facility with Suzuki Motor Corp. in Ingersoll, Ontario---all these are to be affected by the strike as a matter of fact, the transmission plant in Windsor has closed down after the strike began.
Senior Michelle Krebs, Edmunds’ Auto Observer Senior Editor also commented that: "A strike is good for no one: not for GM, the UAW, the Detroit area and other GM towns, nor the global economy. But, the economy and car market are relatively soft, and GM has a reasonable stockpile of inventory – companywide, the average is 87 days’ worth, above the industry norm of 60-65 days."
A strike is not something that GM needs right now especially with some of its models gaining sales momentum. Philip Reed, Consumer Advice Editor for Edmunds.com also said, "Those planning to buy a GM vehicle should act quickly before the inventory dwindles down and negotiations become challenging as demand exceeds supply."
The effect of the strike reaches Canada and Reuters has reported that there is the possibility that 100,000 Canadian workers could be laid off by the end of this week if the strike at General Motors’ US operations continues.
CAW President Buzz Hargrove said in a televised news conference that around 80,000 to 100,000 employees in the Canadian auto sector could be laid off and that includes 40,000 employees from parts manufacturers that supply GM.
Mr. Hargrove said, "To put it into perspective, we have about 80,000 workers in Canada that work in the automotive parts sector and General Motors buys about 50 percent of all automotive parts that are manufactured in Canada. You can expect up to 40,000 auto parts workers to be laid off in the next three days."
There would also be around 17,000 direct employees at General Motors in Canada that may be affected if the strike continues. He also added, "So, it's not inconceivable that by the end of this week, we could have between 80,000 to 100,000 people unemployed, mostly in Ontario, some in Quebec, as a result of the dispute between General Motors and the United Auto Workers in the United States."
Currently GM has two car plants and one truck plant in Oshawa, Ontario, a transmission plant in Windsor, Ontario, and engine and components plant in St. Catherines, Ontario, a parts and distribution plant in Woodstock, Ontario, and joint venture facility with Suzuki Motor Corp. in Ingersoll, Ontario---all these are to be affected by the strike as a matter of fact, the transmission plant in Windsor has closed down after the strike began.
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GM Plans of Building a Wholly Owned Research Center in China
automagonthenet | 19 September, 2007 01:32
China Business News has reported recently that GM plans of building a wholly owned research center in China and at the same time will tie up with FAW Group for the very first time to produce commercial vehicles.
Analysts see this move of General Motors as part of its aggressive development in China and also gives a hints of its strained relationship with its present sole Chinese partner, SAIC which is has recently rolled out its self-branded models.
If realized the new wholly owned engineering center of GM would become the sixth of its kind globally. The Shanghai-based newspaper also added that the Detroit-based automaker would benefit immensely from the lower research and development costs from the new engineering center.
The report further stated that it is also highly probable that a new venture would be formed with FAW Group, China’s leading commercial vehicle maker.
In an email sent by GM to China Business News, the automaker has stated: "Along these lines a number of different options are being explored, but at this stage we are not ready to make any announcement." However, Gao Yuan, a communications official from FAW Group has said that he is not aware of that.
An unnamed industrial analyst who used to work for GM was quoted by the China Business News as saying: "GM is not competitive in the commercial vehicle segment worldwide. A strategic alliance would help to speed up the development. But it is still hard to form one in a short period."
With regards to the R&D center, the analyst also said that it could help in growing GM’s ambition in China especially in growing sales volume. GM’s new venture is also regarded by the analyst as the automaker’s defensive move against its current Chinese partner that is already launching self-branded models.
SAIC has two ventures with GM and is now investing heavily in developing models that would carry its own name plate. The very first model of SAIC that was launched in the market has designs that were purchased from former British Rover Corp last 2005.
Analysts see this move of General Motors as part of its aggressive development in China and also gives a hints of its strained relationship with its present sole Chinese partner, SAIC which is has recently rolled out its self-branded models.
If realized the new wholly owned engineering center of GM would become the sixth of its kind globally. The Shanghai-based newspaper also added that the Detroit-based automaker would benefit immensely from the lower research and development costs from the new engineering center.
The report further stated that it is also highly probable that a new venture would be formed with FAW Group, China’s leading commercial vehicle maker.
In an email sent by GM to China Business News, the automaker has stated: "Along these lines a number of different options are being explored, but at this stage we are not ready to make any announcement." However, Gao Yuan, a communications official from FAW Group has said that he is not aware of that.
An unnamed industrial analyst who used to work for GM was quoted by the China Business News as saying: "GM is not competitive in the commercial vehicle segment worldwide. A strategic alliance would help to speed up the development. But it is still hard to form one in a short period."
With regards to the R&D center, the analyst also said that it could help in growing GM’s ambition in China especially in growing sales volume. GM’s new venture is also regarded by the analyst as the automaker’s defensive move against its current Chinese partner that is already launching self-branded models.
SAIC has two ventures with GM and is now investing heavily in developing models that would carry its own name plate. The very first model of SAIC that was launched in the market has designs that were purchased from former British Rover Corp last 2005.
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Chrysler?s Jeep J8 Multipurpose Vehicle
automagonthenet | 17 September, 2007 01:00
Chrysler LLC has recently unveiled its Jeep J8 multipurpose vehicle at the 2007 Defense Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) military trade show which simply goes to show that the iconic Jeep is once again available for enlistment in military service.
Thomas Hausch, Vice President-International Sales, Chrysler LLC was quoted at a press release at worldcarfans.com as saying: "Jeep vehicles made their original debut in 1941 for military duty, and have built their reputation with more than 65 years as the world’s benchmark for off-road capability and versatility for civilian and military vehicles. The new Jeep J8 marks the brand’s return to vehicle production for military and civilian government use – the same capability that makes the Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited famous also makes the Jeep J8 a truly multipurpose vehicle."
Jeep engineers have made use of the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited as its base for creating a Jeep with more capability and versatility. The structure of the Wrangler Unlimited was reinforced for increase off-road performance and to accommodate greater payloads up to a maximum of 1,339kg or 2,952 lbs.
Every components of the Jeep J8 including axles, brakes, and suspension are specifically designed to tackle demanding military and civilian government use. The J8’s Command-Trac® four-wheel drive system enables maximum versatility and performance both in on- and off- road conditions.
The Jeep J8 is powered by a 28 liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission that revs up 118kW or 158 hp and 400Nm of torque plus a towing capacity of up to 3,500kg or 7,716 lbs.
The new J8 also features a unique air-intake system with special filtration and a hood-mounted snorkel that allows this new Jeep to wade in water up to 762 mm deep and then withstand sandstorm conditions for up to five hours. Amazing!
The J8 is offered as a two-door with an extended pickup bed for personnel or equipment transport. It also comes as a four-door multipurpose vehicle produced with numerous vehicle-body and seating configurations in either right-hand or left-hand drive.
Despite the remarkable features and capabilities, the J8 is not designed for front-line combat operations although it is fully armored and excels in a variety of duties ranging from command vehicle to troop cargo carrier, ambulance, communications vehicle and other similar duties. It heavy duty bumpers with tow eyes enable the Jeep J8 to be transported by means of airplane or helicopter.
The J8 will be built in a Chrysler LLC joint-venture facility in Cairo Egypt and will be offered in spring of 2008.
Thomas Hausch, Vice President-International Sales, Chrysler LLC was quoted at a press release at worldcarfans.com as saying: "Jeep vehicles made their original debut in 1941 for military duty, and have built their reputation with more than 65 years as the world’s benchmark for off-road capability and versatility for civilian and military vehicles. The new Jeep J8 marks the brand’s return to vehicle production for military and civilian government use – the same capability that makes the Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited famous also makes the Jeep J8 a truly multipurpose vehicle."
Jeep engineers have made use of the all-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited as its base for creating a Jeep with more capability and versatility. The structure of the Wrangler Unlimited was reinforced for increase off-road performance and to accommodate greater payloads up to a maximum of 1,339kg or 2,952 lbs.
Every components of the Jeep J8 including axles, brakes, and suspension are specifically designed to tackle demanding military and civilian government use. The J8’s Command-Trac® four-wheel drive system enables maximum versatility and performance both in on- and off- road conditions.
The Jeep J8 is powered by a 28 liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission that revs up 118kW or 158 hp and 400Nm of torque plus a towing capacity of up to 3,500kg or 7,716 lbs.
The new J8 also features a unique air-intake system with special filtration and a hood-mounted snorkel that allows this new Jeep to wade in water up to 762 mm deep and then withstand sandstorm conditions for up to five hours. Amazing!
The J8 is offered as a two-door with an extended pickup bed for personnel or equipment transport. It also comes as a four-door multipurpose vehicle produced with numerous vehicle-body and seating configurations in either right-hand or left-hand drive.
Despite the remarkable features and capabilities, the J8 is not designed for front-line combat operations although it is fully armored and excels in a variety of duties ranging from command vehicle to troop cargo carrier, ambulance, communications vehicle and other similar duties. It heavy duty bumpers with tow eyes enable the Jeep J8 to be transported by means of airplane or helicopter.
The J8 will be built in a Chrysler LLC joint-venture facility in Cairo Egypt and will be offered in spring of 2008.
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