Monday, July 28, 2008

2008 Sedans That Get 30+ MPG Combined City/Highway

While the U.S. has pretty loose miles per gallon requirements for automobiles compared to other countries, it still doesn't stop us from wanting to find cars that don't suck dry our bank accounts at the gas pump, or seeking the best acne treatments due to gas prices stress. In our case 30+ MPG is actually considered good, although it is poor compared to many other places.

Anyways, if you are looking for some "fuel efficiency" here is a list of the 2008 sedans with the best MPG stats. Surely these cars are going to save us millions in gas expenditures :rolls eyes:.

2008 Cadillac CTS V6 DI Review

The 2008 Cadillac CTS V6 DI is a luxury Performance Sedan, and the review that I pull for it is from a guy that openly says he hates Caddys. A guy that thinks it is your "Grandfather's Car" while he is an elitist snow (he says this) that probably spends his time with his fitness equipment and calling himself things like "The Trav".

I really liked the sound this car made when you punched it, even though the sound was really the only effect of punching it. Sort of sounded like the big V8 in the Caprice Station Wagon we had when I was a wee tike. Big full barrelled sound. America, pre gas crisis. The sound of freedom. This car had that sound. Made me nostalgic. read more

Friday, July 25, 2008

Hybrids Dominate Auto Lease Searches

Hybrid vehicles are becoming more widely available in the used market now since there have been a few years of production now. Consumers are struggling to pay for their fuel so it is no surprise that searches for hybrid automobiles are on the rise. The Toyota Prius is said to be up in searches over 500% over the last year.

While I'm more worried about my air conditioning compressor at the moment, it doesn't hurt to see just what the hybrid market is doing as well.

Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website. Information was collected during the first half of 2008 from more than three million lease quote requests. "We have seen a huge increase in requests for hybrid models with the Toyota Prius up over 500% from the last half of 2007," says Tarry Shebesta, President of ACS and a certified lease consultant. "And, for the first time, used hybrid demand is increasing because of the waiting list for many of the new models." read more

Friday, July 18, 2008

2009 BMW 7 Series Preview

Oh yeah...this car is going to kick literal ass. Literal ass? Who knows, but this car is awesome. In September, the Paris auto show will host BMW for the world premiere of the new 7 Series. Last week, the media were invited to Bavaria for the first look at the fifth generation of BMW’s flagship.

People that drive these cars probably don't even need to care about using acne scars cream because just being in it makes you look like a pimp.

Here's an article talking about it all, with interviews and a bunch of pic s for you to gander at. Below is the promo video that was released recently.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Pet Social Network


What's a Pet Social Network? Not too difficult to understand, but it is an interesting idea for those of us that have pets.

Zootoo.com is a place for pet lovers to get information on services, products, and answers to tons of pet questions online. Not only does it have tons of pet tips, but it is also a place for pet owners to talk to each other about their pets! Share stories, post pictures of your pets, and just have a good time with other happy pet owners. It even shows you members that are located in your area. Looks at stories about their pets, and see pictures of all their wonderful furry friends from around the world. It's a social network focused on helping pet owners help their pets nd they have different promotions to help pet shelters and rescue groups around the country, among which they donate up to $1mil for a makeover every year to a deserving and community supported shelter

Friday, July 11, 2008

2008 Volvo C70 T5 Convertible Review

The 2008 Volvo C70 T5 Convertible is a nice looking ride. A far cry from the old boxes that used to carry the Volvo name. This ride makes you want to make sure you have yourself in skinny condition from diet pills when you have the top down so the ladies can see your tight abs.

The Volvo C70 convertible is a beautiful package, if pricey. Here’s a car that begs to be driven like a sports car. It’s heavy for a sports car and the power-to-weight ratio doesn’t work, but everything else does – the feel, the handling and the ambience. Full review

Most Hybrids Not The Solution to High Gas Prices: NADA Study Suggests

While trying to take the Phentermine approach to gas prices by trimming the amount of fuel consumers use in their cars in hybrids may be the thing most assume is the way to go, a NADA Study may show that is not the case at all. It just depends on what kind of driver you are.

Using current gas prices for ten major metropolitan areas, the company studied the number of miles needed to recoup the extra cost of buying a hybrid car over its gasoline-only counterpart. "We recognize that every driver's situation is different and that some people will achieve a return on the extra investment of a hybrid car much faster than others," said Tara Baukus Mello, senior writer and lead market analyst for NADAguides.com.

"Drivers near major cities often have a wide range of commute distances, which means that the break-even point can be dramatically different from one person to the next," cautioned Baukus Mello. "For example, if a Houston-area commuter travels 12 miles one way to work, driving 10,000 total miles annually, while a Los Angeles-area commuter travels 25 miles one way, driving 15,000 total miles annually, the Los Angeles commuter recoups his investment almost 80 percent faster."

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Ultimate Collection of Super Cars

Look at that car. That thing is just sick. Imagine rolling through town on your
Hilton Head rentals vacation and impressing all the ladies with that ride.

Every visitor to The British International Motor Show, sponsored by Zurich Connect, can expect to view a wide selection of the most expensive and most luxurious vehicles on display in the Heritage Enclosure and Ultimate Collection Public Gallery. For a limited number of Show-goers the experience will be all the more special, as the event’s organisers have released a limited number of tickets granting access to the ultra-exclusive ‘Ultimate Collection’. more