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Denver Students Visited By ‘Share The Road’

carsetc — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:21:03 +0000

The American Trucking Associations’ Share the Road program goes to Denver, Colorado to help teach students and teens at the Colorado Academy on how to drive safely around tractor-trailers.

Kent Durant, a professional driver for Roadway, brought his tractor-trailer to the campus to show the blind spots found around a large commercial vehicle and invited students to climb into the cab of his truck to see what a driver can and cannot see.

“My route is Wichita to Denver and back, so this is a great opportunity to talk to motorists that will soon be on the same roads I travel everyday,” said STR driver Durant. “Safe highway driving is one of my passions and I am glad to share that passion with the students here today.”

Labels: Nissan Titan, trailer, truck

The All-New 2008 Audi S5 Specs

carsetc — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:04:30 +0000

SPECIFICATIONS

2008 Audi S5

Base Price: $ 50,500
Price As Tested: $ 58,015
Engine Type: dual overhead cam 32-valve aluminum alloy V8 with direct fuel injection
Engine Size: 4.2 liters / 254 cu. in.
Horsepower: 354 @ 6800 rpm
Torque (lb-ft): 325 @ 3500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Wheelbase / Length: 108.3 in. / 182.5 in.
Curb Weight: 3891 lbs.
Pounds Per Horsepower: 11
Fuel Capacity: 16.6 gal.
Fuel Requirement: 91 octane premium unleaded gasoline, 87 octane unleaded regular gasoline permissible with decreased performance
Tires: P255/35 ZR19 Dunlop SP Sportmaxx GT
Brakes, front/rear: vented disc / solid disc
Suspension, front/rear: five-link double-wishbone independent/trapezoidal link independent
Drivetrain: longitudinal front engine, full-time all-wheel drive

Labels: auto body parts

2008 Summer Savings From Ford

carsetc — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:55:16 +0000

Ford Customer Service Division has introduced the “2008 Summer of Savings,” a national program exclusively for independent auto repair and body shops.

According to my source, the “2008 Summer of Savings” offers valuable rebate offers during two redemption periods. The first promotional period, known as “Qualifying I” is open from April 1 to May 31, 2008.

Labels: auto body parts

PPG’ Safe And Sound Glass Offers Passengers More Comfort and Security

carsetc — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:46:07 +0000

PPG Industries is exhibiting its Safe and Sound laminated glass in booth 1751 during the SAE World Congress at Cobo Center in Detroit during the week of April 14. Furthermore, according to the Auto Channel, Safe and Sound glass is the platform for many of PPG’s developed ground-breaking technologies.

“Safe and Sound glass can be found on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Malibu — the 2008 North American Car of the Year. Safe and Sound glass is being specified by OEMs because it provides their customers with a quieter vehicle and protection from both intrusion and harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays,” says Pete Dishart, PPG global product manager.

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Massage Seats In The Luxurious Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive

carsetc — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:32:30 +0000

How about that for a car? This is simply amazing! If my car has this massage seats, I think I won’t do anything but to sit pretty inside my ride…sweet!

The Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive models both received new features for the 2009 Model Year to enhance and add to their luxury appeal. These models are available to order exclusively, with prices to be announced ahead of the start of production next month.

“Our surveys show that customers attach particular importance to seating comfort and the quality of the leather. This is the reason why we are now updating the Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive with a massage function and ventilation in the front seats, along with exceptionally soft hide in all the seats. What is more, we have enhanced the aura of craftsmanship in the stitching and materials and added several new details, for instance an exclusive analogue clock,” says Lennart Stegland, Managing Director of Volvo Special Vehicles.

Labels: Volvo parts

LeaseTrader.com Unveils Top-10 Index For March

carsetc — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:14:58 +0000

LeaseTrader.com, the leading company that helps consumers with car lease transfers, named their monthly Index for March, and here they are!

1. BMW 3 Series

2. Cadillac CTS

3. Mercedes C Class

4. Lexus IS 250

5. Mercedes E350

6. BMW X Series

7. Land Rover Sport

8. Cadillac Escalade

9. Ford Mustang

10. BMW 7 Series

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Chauffeur Driven Services In China From Auto Europe

carsetc — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:58:03 +0000

Auto Europe has broaden their Chauffeur Drive services… and now, they have landed in China. Services are available in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Qingdao, Sanya, Nanjing, Hangzhou and Chengdu.

Chinese customers can choose from various car models which includes the VW Passat, GM GL8, Audi A6 and the Mercedes Benz S350. According to the Auto Channel, a car and driver can be arranged for airport/hotel transfers, 4 hour and 8 hours touring. All rates include car and driver, VAT, Fuel and Maintenance and Insurance coverage according to local regulation.

Tags: BMW parts

Suzuki Wagon R: Still The Best Selling Car in Japan

carsetc — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:36:43 +0000

Suzuki Motor Corp.’s Wagon R minivehicle was the best selling vehicle in Japan last year, keeping the top position for four years in a row, according to industry data that was revealed last Friday.

Furthermore, according to the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and the Japan Mini Vehicles Association, the Wagon R was the top-seller for the fifth consecutive year with sales of 224,082 units in the year that ended Monday.

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The All-New Citroën C2

carsetc — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:56:48 +0000

A new emphasis and muscle to the breed of the C2 was given by Citroën, which has sold in over 480,000 units across Europe since was introduced five years ago. The front end achieved various changes, intended to underscore the dynamic and classy exterior lines that have shared to the Citroën C2′s success. Changes include a more striking bumper and a new radiator grille with wider and bigger chevrons to complement the other awesome auto body parts.

Eight Porsches in the Top Ten

carsetc — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:46:21 +0000

There were three Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia on the first three positions, eight Porsches in the top ten; this are the commanding results of one of the world’s toughest offroad marathons, the 2007 Transsyberia Rally.

Overall result Transsyberia Rally 2007

1. Rod Millen/Richard Kelsey
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia 13:42.28 hours
2. Antonio Tognana/Carlo Cassina
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia + 17.19 min.
3. Adel Abdulla/Norbert Lutteri
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia + 23.14 min.
4. Lars Kern/Daniel van Kann
Suzuki Grand Vitara + 1:12.23 hrs
5. Pau Soler/Laia Peinado
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia + 1:19.21 hrs
6. Simon Garnham/Matt Garnham
Toyota Landcruiser + 1:44.10 hrs
7. René Metge/Silvain Reisser
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia + 2:15.23 hrs
8. Oliver Schmidt/Thomas König
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia + 2:39.34 hrs
9. Dr. Erik Brandenburg/Stefan Preuß
Porsche Carrera + 2:42.26 hrs
10. Karim Al-Azhari/Blair Cole
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia + 3:25.05 hrs

Labels: Porsche, Rally, GMC Canyon