Renting a Classic Car in Las Vegas, Nevada

November 22nd, 2010

When you are in a stylish city like Las Vegas and you want to create  an impact where ever you go, make sure that you have a good looking car with you. Vegas StripSo why not go ahead and rent yourself a classic car so that you can retain your rock star image? There are many agencies that rent out classic cars and the prices are also great. These cars are fully insured and very well maintained. There is a wide variety of cars that you can choose from Bentley Pontiac Bonneville, Mustangs, Essex Super Six are some of them and there are many more which you might be tempted to rent if you have a fetish for stylish cars.

Remember Las Vegas is a stylish city and to make a fashion statement there everything you do has to follow the norms of fashion. From the clothes you wear to the places you go- everything has to be stylish and a classic car is considered to be a fashion statement by all. So wherever in Las Vegas you might be make sure you have the right car with you especially if you want to be a head turner. Once you have rented out your favorite classic  car you can be rest assured that you will be noticed when you go dashing down the streets of Las Vegas .So if you have ever dreamt of taking your girlfriend in your arms and driving around Las Vegas you can now turn it into reality.

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“Wo ist der Tank?”, Sexy Audi Commercial

October 2nd, 2010

Audi is really playing out the fuel efficiency card, and with ads dedicated to pimping that quality in their luxury cars – who knows!

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Collision Insurance and Comprehensive Insurance

July 30th, 2010

Collision insurance is a very broad term used to refer to a variety of policies, offering varying coverage for automobile collisions. This can range from simply covering the associated repair costs, to paying for resultant health care expenses, that of the other driver etc. What all these offerings have in common is that they represent some level of financial assistance, above that of the insurance legally required, to policy holders in the event of a collision, hence the name.

crashed bmwCosts for collision insurance vary based on a number of factors. These include; (i) safety record of the driver seeking insurance (ii) value of the car and (iii) location. Usually, the most influential of these is the safety record and drivers with a history of frequent collisions will find themselves paying much higher premiums or even being denied insurance altogether. It should be noted that insurance statistics for collisions are based on claims, so paying for minor accidents out of pocket can save you money in the long run.

On a whole collision insurance is usually more than adequate for the average driver with no pre-disposed likelihood for misfortune. For drivers who desire, still, more protection and want the comfort of having nothing to worry about in any eventuality, there is comprehensive insurance.

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Audi A2 Made More Affordable

May 11th, 2010

For fans of the Audi A2, you’ll be happy to know that the model is slated to make its comeback in 2012. Audi A2Due to high demand, the second-generation Audi A2 will also be more affordable. The vehicle will be manufactured with conventional steel monocoque which is based on the A1 model. This will replace the aluminum spaceframe of the original A2.

With the lower priced model, the new Audi A2 will be rivaling front drive Mercedes-Benz and BMW models. When it comes to style, though, details of the A2 will be retained. While it’s still unconfirmed, the car is expected to have a tall, one-box design. The new A2 will probably also showcase sleek, narrow tracks, just like its predecessor.

Audi Chairman Rupert Stradler confirmed that the company’s priority is to release an electric-drive version of the A2. He said that it’s possible for the company to use the A1 e-tron range extender set-up on the new model.  Meanwhile, more conventional versions of the model will be given ranges of 4-cylinder diesel and petrol engines. These engines are also available in the A1 model.

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Subaru’s 2010 Legacy Named Safest Car in Japan

April 30th, 2010

2010 Subaru LegacyAside from winning the Grand Prix Award 09/10 in the JNCAP, Japan also names the 2010 Subaru Legacy “Japan’s Safest Car”. Subaru has been winning numerous awards for the past three years. Subaru’s top honor cars include the Impreza (2007), and the Forester (2008). For 2009, Japan tested 17 vehicles. Only Subaru passed the stringent standards and was awarded Safest Car.

Most notable was Subaru Legacy’s performance during the safety performance tests. For this section, the Legacy proved itself as the safest car for passengers among all other cars in the lot. The car also received the highest rating during the Pedestrian Head Protection Test. Legacy also received the Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment) top five-star rating.

The EURO NCAP gave the Legacy its top rating because it proved to be the safest for passengers as well.  This was decided during the recent Australasian NCAP. It is also the “top safety pick” of the IIHAS (Insurance Institute of Highway Safety) in the United States. And there’s no reason for the car manufacturer to be surprised with these ratings.

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Lamborghini 2009 sales drops by 37.7%, losses as much $47.6 million

March 17th, 2010

The previous year was a very tough year for luxury carmakers. Lamborghini which broke their brand sales history in 2008 also suffered a slump amid the global financial crisis. lamborghiniLooking at the January to December report last year, the sales figures suffered a drop of 37.7% which translates to only 1,515 cars sold across the globe compared to 2008’s 2,430.

Less cars sold means less profit for Lamborghini which filed a pretax loss of about $47.6 million in profits.

The economic recession that cascaded through the major markets around the globe resulted to a decrease in demand particularly in the United States and Europe. Another factor to look at is the weakness of the dollar and how this affected the order books of the luxury car manufacturer.

The company also attributes the drop in sales to two things. First, that most of their clients are from the finance industry which suffered a big hit. There might have been a big chunk of their market which cannot afford the Lambos anymore. The second factor can be being appropriate and sensitive during a difficult situation. It will be hard to drive a new Lamborghini while you see colleagues and other families who cannot even keep their jobs and support basic needs.

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Mopar offers 2010 Dodge Challenger owners Drag Pak

February 25th, 2010

Mopar announced that it is offering a Drag Pak for the 2010 Dodge Challenger. This will be sold out quick as only 100 Drag Pak cars for the 2010 model will be built. It will follow the configuration to fit the NHR stock, Super Stock, and Comp Eliminator classes.

This is a racetrack only vehicle and not street legal. The tag price for the Dodge Challenger Drag Pak will be $39,999. Yes, racing still does not come cheap but for speed maniacs every penny spent for this purchase will be worth it. The car will get its power from a Hemi V8 that has 6.1L of displacement which will be paired to a 5-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual.

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The 2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak will get inspiration from the current Challenger SRT8 but it will shed off about 1,000 pounds.

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BMW Concept: Vision EfficientDynamics gets spotlight in Frankfurt

September 24th, 2009

The 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show held recently may have been the greenest motor show so far. Among the cars that made a real impact is the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept from BMW.

BMW Concept EfficiencyDynamics VisionThough some information has leaked about the Vision EfficientDynamics, the crowd still was in awe for the concept car’s design and commitment to efficiency.

The BMW creation runs on a system that is capable of drawing out 390 horsepower and an excellent torque of 590 lb-ft. This numbers come from the 163 horsepower 1.5L turbo diesel engine with 3 cylinders coupled with two electric motors depending on a lithium ion battery.

The hybrid capability of the Vision EfficientDynamics is not the only thing green about it. You also have to highlight the low emission numbers at 50 grams of CO2 per kilometer. The car can also run for 31 miles while relying on the electric motors alone.

BMW claims that the car can rush from 0 to 60 in just 4.8 seconds. That just means that going green doesn’t necessarily mean going slow on the road.

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