The early part of the last decade was a tough time for the auto industry in the US, particularly in the luxury segment. All the luxury car makers were looking for ways to improve their market share. In this effort, JAGUAR’s parent company Ford decided to launch a new model of the sports car. The company believed that if they launched a sedan in the price segment of $30,000 – $40,000, it could double the…
The thrills in a snowmobile race are no less than NASCAR. Your heart races as the speed reaches 100 miles per hour on the oval ice-track. If you are adventure sports enthusiast, you cannot deny the excitement of riding a snowmobile. It is a recreational vehicle and so it’s expensive to buy. Not everybody can afford to buy one. One option is to buy a wrecked snowmobile and get it repaired and renovated by a…
If you think you can relax after buying a certified pre-owned car, think again. A new fraud in the used car sales has come to light. People spend a fortune on pre-owned certified cars, but in reality they have been wrecked in the past. Not only wrecked, these are also poorly repaired. People generally buy these cars because they have a manufacturer’s warranty and are thoroughly checked out before being put on sale. These vehicles…
Recently newscasters reported that an Onslow County roadway had been closed for several hours because of a log truck that crashed into a utility vehicle. The drivers of the vehicles were safe but the trucks were definitely totaled. Such accident news reports get flashed every other day. Though no life is lost, many trucks ‘die’ on the spot. Really? Not necessarily. These trucks get a new lease on life at salvage yards. Because these trucks…
Did you know which luxury cars in the U.S. can actually be “Gone in 60 Seconds”? According to the list of 10 luxury cars collated by CNBC in 2012, the Chrysler Sebring ranked in number three position, which is likely to be stolen by thieves. The Sebring Journey… Between 1995 and 2010, the Chrysler Corporation launched ‘Chrysler Sebring’, a mid-size vehicle. Within that time span, three generations of convertibles, two generations of sedans, and two…
“While you’re riding in a black Mercedes Benz riding high in a black Mercedes Benz you can’t help go on in a black Mercedes Benz inside a black Mercedes Benz” The above lines are an excerpt from the song lyrics of “Black Mercedes Benz”. The complete song has depicted life’s pain, passion, social stigma and ecstasy wonderfully. A significant part of the lyrics has references of black ‘Mercedes Benz’ where desires to ownone and ‘ride…
Biking through the mud and dirt in woody surroundings, bouncing off rocks, or any kind of dirt bike ride is a great form of adventure for bike and nature enthusiasts. You have often watched dirt bike videos and perhaps, cherished a desire to own one of them…well now it’s time you did. If budget is your concern, you might want to consider salvage dirt bikes. Contrary to popular perception, buying a salvage vehicle can be…
The luxurious interiors, powerful engine and excellent road sense of the 2000 Cadillac Deville made it one of the best full-size luxury sedans of its time. The sedan was popular not only for its traditionally opulent looks, but also its noiseless smooth engine and enhanced fuel economy. Improvements to the Northstar V8 were responsible for the enhanced engine performance of various automotive technologies made for engaging techno-wizardry. These included night vision and the latest traction…
Do you know which car was auctioned at a staggering price of $30 million in July of 2013? Well… if you like to stay updated with the auto industry news, you would probably know that it was a 1954 Mercedes-Benz! This auction sale surpassed the 2011 auction record in which, a 957 Ferrari Testa Rossa Prototype was auctioned off for $16.4 million. The used auto market is a buzz with talks of auctions of vehicles…
Car lovers who want style, action and elegance in their car have probably dream about driving an Audi TTS Roadster… and why not? After all, who would not want to drive around in a beautiful car that is an epitome of luxury inside and out? Audi has been churning out some of the most amazing cars; one after the other, each one with a class of its own. However, with a struggling economy and a…
