Tips From BCAA

I came across this article from the British Columbia Automobile Association and it looks promising. These tips are for those car owners and drivers who drive around with kids or pets.

The tips have been copied in toto for better understanding by all. Enjoy!

To help drivers protect their precious cargo this summer, BCAA recommends:
- Never leave a child or pet alone in a car - even with the windows down.
- Teach children not to play in cars and keep car keys out of reach and sight.
- Keep your vehicle locked at all times - even at home in the garage or driveway. This will help prevent toddlers from crawling into a car and accidentally locking themselves inside.
- Use drive-through services when possible or leave children with a responsible adult when running errands.
- Before heading off to run errands, think about whether your pets really needs to come with you, or if they would be more comfortable and safer left at home.
- If a child or pet is locked inside a vehicle, call BCAA, and if necessary, other emergency service patrols immediately.

Tiguan, The New VW Car

Meet the Volkswagen Tiguan. It is the Volkswagen Touareg’s little bro and this new car would be launched in a couple of years. Remember how there was a contest on what to name the new car? Well, the contest is over and the Tiguan name won over all other entries. There were more than 350,000 votes during the whole duration of the voting.

The name Tiguan won over other names which are Nanuk, Namib, Rockton, and Samun. And this name actually represents something exotic, adventurous, exciting, and up for long journeys. That’s the VW Tiguan for you.

VW Eos: Goodyear Tire Equipped

What’s new with the latest VW Eos?

One very prominent thing: Goodyear Eagle LS-2 tires.

But there’s more that the VW Eos has got to offer. There’s the distinctive metal roof that could fold neatly into the trunk. No mess! And really does offer great performance and driving experience.

The VW Eos is also known and called as a CSC. No it does not stand for something quite breathtaking or completely foreign. It simply stands for coupe, sunroof, convertible. Nice, huh?

Here are other stuff that you could find with the Eos:
* 2.0-liter turbo engine
* 3.2 liter V6 engine
* stability control
* sports seats
* 17-inch alloy wheels

Nissan’s Ready For 2007

The list of Nissan vehicles is already on for 2007.

2007 Nissan Altima
* redesigned platform
* new distinct styling
* improved body rigidity
* Xtronic CVT
* Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
* advanced touch-screen navigation system


2007 Nissan Maxima
* redesigned exterior
* fine premium interior
* Xtronic CVT
* more muscular
* more sporty
* Fine Visino gauge display


2007 Nissan Sentra
* flexibility
* built on new Nissan C platform
* 60/40 split fold-down rear seat
* Intelligent Key keyless entry system
* premium Rockford Fosgate audio system


2007 Nissan Versa
* built on Nissan B platform
* spacious cabin
* roomy rear
* high quality interior
* available in hatchback (5 doors) and sedan (4 doors)


2007 Nissan Quest
* redesigned interior
* redesigned exterior
* innovative
* more convenience features
* new grille and front bumpers
* Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System


2007 Nissan Titan King Cab and Titan Crew Cab
* nearly unlimited interior access
* high utility bed
* Utili-track tie-down system
* flexible hauling
* integrated and lockable bedside storage compartment


2007 Nissan Armada
* full-length boxed high-strength steel frame
* independent rear suspension
* distinctive exterior style
* roominess for 2nd row
* full-length overhead console
* DVD entertainment system


2007 Nissan Frontier King Cab and Frontier Crew Cab
* rugged suspension design
* innovative factory-applied spray-on bedliner
* Utili-track bed channel tie-down system
* 4.0 liter V6 engine
* Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System


2007 Nissan Pathfinder
* three-row seating
* enhanced off road capabilities
* 4.0 liter V6 engine
* fully boxed and all-steel frame
* new Desert Stone exterior color


2007 Nissan Xterra
* off-road capabilities
* 4.0 liter V6 engine
* rugged and fully boxed all-steel frame
* highly functional roof rack
* large interior cabin
* multi-flex cargo area


2007 Nissan Murano
* innovative design
* multipurpose SUV functionality
* sport-sedan-like ride and performance
* 3.5 liter DOHC V6 engine
* Xtronic CVT
* smooth and responsive acceleration
* improved gas mileage


2007 Nissan 350Z Coupe and 350Z Roadster
* new exterior colors
* new gray colored convertible top
* Active Head Restraints
* new VQ35HR engine

Sedans That Achieve 30+ Miles Per Gallon

Chevrolet Aveo LS Sedan (30 mpg)
Chevrolet Aveo LT Sedan (30 mpg)
Chevrolet Aveo Special Value Sedan (30 mpg)
Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sedan (30 mpg)
Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport Sedan (30 mpg)
Chevrolet Cavalier Sedan (30 mpg)
Dodge Neon SE (32 mpg)
Dodge Neon SXT (32 mpg)
Honda Civic GX NGV CVT w/ ABS [Limited Availability] (32 mpg)
Honda Civic Hybrid 5-Spd MT (48 mpg)
Honda Civic Hybrid 5-Spd MT AT-PZEV (47 mpg)
Honda Civic Hybrid CVT (48 mpg)
Honda Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV (47 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan DX 5-Spd AT (34 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan DX 5-Spd MT (33 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan DX 5-Spd MT w/ Front Side Airbags (34 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan EX 4-Spd AT (34 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan EX 4-Spd AT w/ Front Side Airbags (34 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd AT (34 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd AT w/ Navigation System (34 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd MT (33 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd MT w/ Front Side Airbags (34 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd MT w/ Navigation System (33 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan EX SE 4-Spd AT (34 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan EX SE 5-Spd MT (34 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan LX 4-Spd AT (33 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan LX 4-Spd AT w/ Front Side Airbags (33 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan LX 5-Spd AT (34 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan LX 5-Spd MT (33 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan LX 5-Spd MT w/ Front Side Airbags (34 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan LX SE 4-Spd AT (33 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan LX SE 5-Spd MT (34 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan VP 4-Spd AT (33 mpg)
Honda Civic Sedan VP 4-Spd AT w/ Front Side Airbags (33 mpg)
Hyundai Accent GLS (33 mpg)
Hyundai Accent GLS 4-Door (31 mpg)
Hyundai Elantra GLS 4-Door (30 mpg)
Hyundai Elantra GLS 5-Door (30 mpg)
Hyundai Elantra GT 4-Door (30 mpg)
Hyundai Elantra GT 5-Door (30 mpg)
Kia Rio Base (33 mpg)
Kia Rio LX Sedan (33 mpg)
Mazda MAZDA3 i 4-Door (30 mpg)
Mazda MAZDA3 i Touring 4-Door (31 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 CDI Sedan (30 mpg)
Mitsubishi Lancer ES (30 mpg)
Mitsubishi Lancer OZ-Rally (30 mpg)
Nissan Sentra 1.8 (31 mpg)
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S (31 mpg)
Saturn ION 1 Sedan (30 mpg)
Saturn ION 2 Sedan (30 mpg)
Saturn ION 2 Sedan Manual (30 mpg)
Saturn ION 3 Sedan (30 mpg)
Saturn ION 3 Sedan Manual (30 mpg)
Scion xA 5-Door Hatch Back (34 mpg)
Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan (40 mpg)
Toyota Corolla CE (36 mpg)
Toyota Corolla LE (36 mpg)
Toyota Corolla S (36 mpg)
Toyota ECHO 4-Door Sedan (38 mpg)
Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback (55 mpg)
Volkswagen Golf GL 1.9 TDI Sedan (41 mpg)
Volkswagen Golf GLS 1.9 TDI (40 mpg)
Volkswagen Jetta Sedan GLS TDI (41 mpg)
Volkswagen Jetta Sedan TDI (38 mpg)
Volkswagen Passat Sedan GL TDI (31 mpg)
Volkswagen Passat Sedan GLS TDI (31 mpg)

Minivans That Achieve 20+ Miles Per Gallon

Buick Terraza CX (21 mpg)
Buick Terraza CX FWD (20 mpg)
Buick Terraza CX Plus (21 mpg)
Buick Terraza CXL (21 mpg)
Buick Terraza CXL FWD (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Uplander Cargo Van FWD (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Uplander Base FWD 1SA (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Uplander LS Extended Wheelbase 1LS (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Uplander LS FWD 1SC (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Uplander LS FWD Regular Wheelbase 1LS (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Uplander LT Extended Wheelbase 1LT (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Uplander LT Extended Wheelbase 2LT (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Uplander LT Extended Wheelbase 3LT (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Uplander LT FWD 1SD (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Uplander LT FWD 1SE (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Uplander LT FWD Extended Wheelbase 1LT (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Uplander LT FWD Extended Wheelbase 2LT (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Uplander LT FWD Extended Wheelbase 3LT (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Venture Extended Wheelbase LS (22 mpg)
Chevrolet Venture Extended Wheelbase LT (22 mpg)
Chevrolet Venture Extended Wheelbase Plus (22 mpg)
Chrysler Town & Country LWB Limited (20 mpg)
Chrysler Town & Country LWB LX (21 mpg)
Chrysler Town & Country LWB Signature Series [Discontinued] (20 mpg)
Chrysler Town & Country LWB Touring (20 mpg)
Chrysler Town & Country SWB Base (21 mpg)
Dodge Caravan SWB SE (22 mpg)
Dodge Caravan SWB SXT (21 mpg)
Dodge Grand Caravan SE (21 mpg)
Dodge Grand Caravan SE Plus [Discontinued] (21 mpg)
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT (20 mpg)
Ford Freestar Wagon S (20 mpg)
Ford Freestar Wagon SE (20 mpg)
Ford Freestar Wagon SES (20 mpg)
Ford Truck Freestar Cargo Van (20 mpg)
Ford Truck Freestar Cargo Van Base (20 mpg)
Honda Odyssey EX (21 mpg)
Honda Odyssey EX 5-Spd AT (21 mpg)
Honda Odyssey EX 5-Spd AT w/ Leather (23 mpg)
Honda Odyssey EX 5-Spd AT w/ Leather and DVD (23 mpg)
Honda Odyssey EX 5-Spd AT w/ Leather/Nav/DVD (23 mpg)
Honda Odyssey EX-L (23 mpg)
Honda Odyssey EX-L with DVD (23 mpg)
Honda Odyssey EX-L with DVD and NAV (23 mpg)
Honda Odyssey LX (21 mpg)
Honda Odyssey LX 5-Spd AT (21 mpg)
Honda Odyssey Touring 5-Spd AT w/ Leather (23 mpg)
Honda Odyssey Touring 5-Spd AT w/ Leather/Nav/DVD (23 mpg)
Honda Odyssey Touring with DVD (23 mpg)
Honda Odyssey Touring with DVD and NAV (23 mpg)
Kia Sedona EX (20 mpg)
Kia Sedona LX (20 mpg)
Mazda MPV ES (20 mpg)
Mazda MPV LX (20 mpg)
Mazda MPV LX-SV (20 mpg)
Nissan Quest 3.5 (21 mpg)
Nissan Quest 3.5 S (21 mpg)
Nissan Quest 3.5 S Special Edition (22 mpg)
Nissan Quest 3.5 SE (21 mpg)
Nissan Quest 3.5 SL (21 mpg)
Pontiac Montana Extended Wheelbase 1SA (21 mpg)
Pontiac Montana Extended Wheelbase 1SE (21 mpg)
Pontiac Montana SV6 Extended Wheelbase FWD 1SA (20 mpg)
Pontiac Montana SV6 Extended Wheelbase FWD 1SB (20 mpg)
Pontiac SV6 Extended Wheelbase FWD (21 mpg)
Saturn RELAY FWD 3 (21 mpg)
Toyota Sienna CE FWD with 7 Passenger Seating (21 mpg)
Toyota Sienna CE FWD with 8 Passenger Seating (21 mpg)
Toyota Sienna LE AWD (20 mpg)
Toyota Sienna LE FWD with 7 Passenger Seating (21 mpg)
Toyota Sienna LE FWD with 8 Passenger Seating (21 mpg)
Toyota Sienna XLE AWD (20 mpg)
Toyota Sienna XLE FWD (21 mpg)
Toyota Sienna XLE Limited AWD (20 mpg)
Toyota Sienna XLE Limited FWD (21 mpg)

SUVs That Achieve 30+ Miles Per Gallon

Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD (31 mpg)
Ford Escape Hybrid FWD (33 mpg)
Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD (31 mpg)
Scion xB 5-Door Wagon (32 mpg)
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4X2 (30 mpg)
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 4X2 (30 mpg)

Trucks That Achieve 20+ Miles Per Gallon

Chevrolet Truck Colorado Crew Cab 2WD LS Z71 w/1SE (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Crew Cab 2WD LS Z71 w/1SF (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Crew Cab 2WD LS Z85 w/1SB (23 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Crew Cab 2WD LS Z85 w/1SC (23 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Crew Cab 2WD LS ZQ8 w/1SH (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Crew Cab 2WD LS ZQ8 w/1SJ (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Crew Cab 2WD LT2 (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Crew Cab 2WD LT3 (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Crew Cab 4WD LS Z85 w/1SB (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Crew Cab 4WD LS Z85 w/1SC (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 2WD Base Z71 (23 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 2WD Base Z85 (23 mpg) mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 2WD Base ZQ8 (23 mpg) mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 2WD LS (23 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 2WD LS Z71 (23 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 2WD LS Z85 (23 mpg) mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 2WD LS ZQ8 (23 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 2WD LT1 (23 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 2WD LT3 (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 2WD Work Truck (23 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 4WD Base Z71 (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 4WD Base Z85 (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 4WD LS (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 4WD LS Z71 (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 4WD LS Z85 (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 4WD LT1 (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Extended Cab 4WD Work Truck (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 2WD Base Z71 (23 mpg) mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 2WD Base Z85 (23 mpg) mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 2WD Base ZQ8 (23 mpg) mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 2WD LS (23 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 2WD LS Z71 (23 mpg) mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 2WD LS Z85 (23 mpg) mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 2WD LS ZQ8 (23 mpg) mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 2WD LT1 (23 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 2WD LT3 (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 2WD Work Truck (23 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 4WD Base Z71 (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 4WD Base Z85 (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 4WD LS (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 4WD LS Z71 (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 4WD LS Z85 (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 4WD LT1 (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Truck Colorado Regular Cab 4WD Work Truck (20 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Regular Cab 4X2 112-in. WB Sport Styleside (20 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Regular Cab 4X2 112-in. WB STX Styleside (20 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Regular Cab 4X2 112-in. WB XL Styleside (26 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Regular Cab 4X2 112-in. WB XLT Styleside (26 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Regular Cab 4X2 118-in. WB XL Styleside (26 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Regular Cab 4X2 118-in. WB XLT Styleside (26 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X2 126-in. WB Sport Styleside 2 Door (20 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X2 126-in. WB Sport Styleside 4 Door (20 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X2 126-in. WB STX Styleside 2 Door (26 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X2 126-in. WB STX Styleside 4 Door (20 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X2 126-in. WB XL Styleside 2 Door (26 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X2 126-in. WB XLT Styleside 2 Door (26 mpg)
Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X2 126-in. WB XLT Styleside 4 Door (20 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Crew Cab 2WD SLE Z71 w/1SE (20 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Crew Cab 2WD SLE Z71 w/1SF (20 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Crew Cab 2WD SLE Z85 w/1SB (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Crew Cab 2WD SLE Z85 w/1SC (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Crew Cab 2WD SLE-1 (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Crew Cab 2WD SLE-2 (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Crew Cab 2WD SLT (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Crew Cab 4WD SLE Z85 w/1SB (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Crew Cab 4WD SLE Z85 w/1SC (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Crew Cab 4WD SLE-1 (20 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 2WD SL (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 2WD SLE-1 (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 2WD SLT (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 2WD Work Truck (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 2WD Z71 SL (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 2WD Z71 SLE (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 2WD Z85 SL (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 2WD Z85 SLE (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 4WD SL (20 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 4WD SLE-1 (20 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 4WD Work Truck (20 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 4WD Z71 SL (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 4WD Z71 SLE (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 4WD Z85 SL (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Extended Cab 4WD Z85 SLE (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 2WD SL (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 2WD SLE-1 (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 2WD SLE-3 (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 2WD Work Truck (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 2WD Z71 SL (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 2WD Z71 SLE (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 2WD Z85 SL (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 2WD Z85 SLE (23 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 4WD SL (20 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 4WD SLE-1 (20 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 4WD Work Truck (20 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 4WD Z71 SL (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 4WD Z71 SLE (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 4WD Z85 SL (21 mpg)
GMC Truck Canyon Regular Cab 4WD Z85 SLE (21 mpg)
Isuzu i-280 LS (23 mpg)
Isuzu i-280 S (23 mpg)
Mazda Truck B2300 4X2 Regular Cab (26 mpg)
Mazda Truck B-Series B2300 Regular Cab 4X2 (26 mpg)
Mazda Truck B-Series B3000 Cab Plus 4 4X2 (20 mpg)
Mazda Truck B-Series B3000 Cab Plus 4 Dual Sport 4X2 (20 mpg)
Mazda Truck B-Series B3000 Regular Cab Dual Sport 4X2 (20 mpg)
Nissan Truck Frontier King Cab XE 4X2 (23 mpg)
Subaru Baja Sport (23 mpg)
Subaru Baja Turbo (21 mpg)
Toyota Truck Tacoma 4X2 Access Cab I4 Automatic (23 mpg)
Toyota Truck Tacoma 4X2 Access Cab I4 Manual (23 mpg)
Toyota Truck Tacoma 4X2 PreRunner Access Cab I4 Manual (23 mpg)
Toyota Truck Tacoma 4X2 PreRunner Access Cab V6 Automatic (20 mpg)
Toyota Truck Tacoma 4X2 PreRunner Double Cab Long Bed V6 (20 mpg)
Toyota Truck Tacoma 4X2 PreRunner Double Cab V6 Automatic (20 mpg)
Toyota Truck Tacoma 4X2 PreRunner Regular Cab I4 Manual (23 mpg)
Toyota Truck Tacoma 4X2 Regular Cab I4 Automatic (23 mpg)
Toyota Truck Tacoma 4X2 Regular Cab I4 Manual (23 mpg)
Toyota Truck Tacoma 4X4 Access Cab I4 Manual (20 mpg)
Toyota Truck Tacoma 4X4 Regular Cab I4 Manual (20 mpg)

Wagons That Achieve 30+ Miles Per Gallon

Chevrolet Aveo LS Wagon (30 mpg)
Chevrolet Aveo LT Wagon (30 mpg)
Chevrolet Aveo Special Value Wagon (30 mpg)
Kia Rio SX 5-Door (33 mpg)
Pontiac Vibe Base (33 mpg)
Scion xB 5-Door Wagon (31 mpg)
Toyota Matrix 4X2 (33 mpg)
Toyota Matrix Standard 4X2 (33 mpg)
Toyota Matrix XR 4X2 (33 mpg)
Volkswagen Jetta Wagon GL TDI (41 mpg)
Volkswagen Jetta Wagon GLS TDI (41 mpg)
Volkswagen Passat Wagon GL TDI (31 mpg)
Volkswagen Passat Wagon GLS TDI (31 mpg)

The New 2007 GMC Acadia Crossover SUV

The crossover segment is quite hot in the market at present, and another GMC would soon be joining the blazing back. Welcome the new 2007 GMC Acadia crossover SUV.

This is the very first GMC crossover. But this should not be something that other car manufacturers should take for granted. You see, despite it being new to the segment, it already could deliver smoothly and also offers a responsive driving experience. Its design is very athletic and sporty. As for the interior, space is given in great generosity.

John Larson, the general manager for Pontiac-GMC, says, “Acadia is a natural extension of the GMC brand. Its combination of smooth, responsive ride and handling and SUV versatility embodies GMC’s professional grade philosophy. Acadia is a great looking vehicle that will attract customers who’ve never visited a GMC showroom.”

For the new GMC Acadia, this crossover is proud to boast about:
* Built on new body-frame integral vehicle architecture
* Seating for up to eight with agile ride and handling
* Sophisticated 3.6L V-6 with variable valve timing
* Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission
* GM’s exclusive Smart Slide® second-row feature for easier access to the third row
* Six standard air bags: dual-stage frontal air bags; seat-mounted side-impact air bags in the front row and head curtain side-impact air bags that protect occupants in all three rows

Hello Kitty Meets Mitsubishi

Want the total Japanese car?

Then you should try out the Mitsubishi i “Princess Kitty” Hello Kitty limited edition car. You know why it is limited? It is because there is only one of these made.

This car has been painted pink. Pink also goes to its wheels. The front doots and the roof of this Mitsubishi vehicle hold the trademark ribbon logo of Hello Kitty. The rear doors have a “Princess Kitty” drawing and Hello Kitty’s face. As for the back window, it has a large Hello Kitty face decal.

But it does not end there. Take a peek at this car’s interior and you would see that the seatcovers are striped pink and white. And there is still the “Princess Kitty” logo stamped all over. The headrests do not get some rest from the whole Hello Kitty mode. It has got Hello Kitty’s head with ribbon on the left ear.

Now, that’s Japanese for you.

Driving Tips For The Summer

According to the information given by Insurance.com, July, August, and September are the most popular months for automobile accidents. You may ask why. Well, this is because these months are when the summer traffic gets at its peak and with many vehicles on the road, there are plenty of chances to actually meet accidents.

Another reason is that during the summer there are more hours of daylight which travelers and motorists do take full advantage of up until they become truly exhausted thus leading to lack of concentration on the road ahead. Exhaustion also causes a much slower reaction time for any situations on the road.

Here are some tips to much avoid summer accidents:
CHECK: all parts of your vehicle especially the air pressure and the fluid levels
REPLACE: worn out parts like the air filter
OBSERVE: speed limit and your body’s driving limits
PLAN: your itinerary and direction weeks before the trip
TAKE: breaks especially when needed
BRING: first aid kits, roadside assistance kits, auto insurance proof, emergency phone numbers and food

2007 Suzuki XL7: A Car Of The Future

What is the Suzuki XL7?
* a midsize SUV
* redesigned car
* seats five or seven
* has a five speed automatic transmission
* available with a front wheel drive or all wheel drive
* has a 250-hp engine
* standard ABS and traction/antiskid controls
* standard front side airbags
* standard curtain side airbags
* has a navigation system or a DVD entertainment system

Got A Rolls Royce Phantom?

The name spells mystery. It even sounds enigmatic. Like a black hooded hero who would not reveal itself but has got a lot to share.

But there is indeed a Rolls Royce Phantom and it is crafted by Rolls Royce Motor Cars. What is unique about this vehicle is that it has been hand built and there are only twenty of these. It goes by the name Phantom Black.

What has it got? It specially demonstrates the company’s design, craftsmanship, engineering, performance, dynamism, and character.

Here’s what the Phantom Black has to offer:
* high luster metallic diamond black paint
* twin silver coach lines
* 21-inch alloy wheels
* Goodyear run flat tires
* unique black detailing and center caps with Rolls Royce badges
* visible tail pipes in the rear for added performance
* 6.75 liter V12 engine with gloss black inlet manifolds and Rolls Royce badges
* soft black leather upholstery
* black ash wood veneers
* black finishing
* silver pinstripe door capping

Good Cars, Bad Sales

Audi TT
It's a fine little coupe, sporty and neat and peppy. It has one of the most fabulous interiors in the business, even if only Mini Me can sit at the back. Okay, it's not a pure sports car, but heck, when did that ever make a difference? For heaven's sake, doesn't it look great? So, what's the problem? Some believe this lack of success is because Audi brought in the wrong model. However nice it may be in the real world, a 1.8-litre coupe with manual-adjust seats and a high price tag looks ghastly on paper; a 3.2 V6 with four-wheel drive and DSG transmission and hilariously useless toys like heated mirrors. And that's what most people want: they not only want to buy something exotic, they want to be seen doing so. And so, a hero bites the dust.

Fiat Petra
Ever since people turned their noses up at the fish-faced Siena and Fiat's dealers decided that a "treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen" policy would work wonders, Fiat's saloon has been a lost cause. It's a pleasant looker, solid, has a great chassis, decent space for people and luggage, and (in 1.6 form) plenty of punch. And now of course, it has both a shattering price and some steel in its service backbone. Yes, it has its flaws, not least of which is its much-talked fuel economy, but that's not enough of an excuse to ignore it so thoroughly. Nor are the seats any great, you’ve got to do a bit of fiddling around until you're truly comfy in them. So, again, why?

Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Grand Vitara is a pretty odd car, to be perfectly frank. The CR-V has sold because it's so good on the road, and because it's a Honda; the Maruti was neither. The badge was probably the biggest problem. But it had some very big points in its favour: one was the cabin, which was plush, very well equipped and comfy for at least five passengers. It looked nice, felt nice and generally felt worth the price. And there was the wonderful V6 - which, of course, drank petrol and lots more petrol, but sang lustily and gave the Grand Vitara the sort of performance most SUVs don't even dare dream about. It wasn't great on tarmac, but it had genuine talent off-road, so it could have been a stunning weekend car. And (pre-facelift of course) it looked quite nice, very old-school and conservative, with a bluff handsomeness. But it just didn't click, which is a big shame.

Hyundai Sonata Embera
The Sonata Embera is a genuinely handsome car, extremely comfortable and a quiet, fast cruiser, all at a damned good price. So why is it that you hardly see any on the road? It can't simply be image: the old Sonata sold really well, which means the badge didn't matter that much, nor can it be that the Accord is so much more talented, because it isn't. So what's wrong? Is it the looks, the switch from aping Jaguar to aping Audi that turned buyers off? Or have those clonky plastics made such a big impression on buyers? It’s a puzzling one, this. If anybody knows the correct answer, do let Hyundai know.

Hyundai Tucson
The CRDi engine giving you more than enough acceleration to get your backside ahead of stubborn trucks, its handling good enough to get nearly as much pleasure out of it in the ghats as you would in a saloon. No one can see just how right it would be to stock up that cubbyhole-lined cabin with sweets and a thermos of coffee, or to stick those annoying toll receipts and maps in the perfectly designed slots, or how it would feel so perfect when I do a bit of light off-roading and have a nice picnic on the grass, the part-time four-wheel-drive good enough to keep the car moving through the mud. No one? It's depressing.

Skoda Superb
You want luxury? You got it. You want a ballroom-sized cabin, with much legroom for the diamond-merchant owner? You got it. You want lots of glossy wood and supple leather and toys that you'll never figure out? You got it. You want diesel? You got it. It’s true that not many in other countries have taken to the car either. The whole world has gone mad.

Ford Mondeo
The Ford Mondeo, winner of countless awards all over the world, generally recognised as one of the landmark cars of the last 10 years. Everyone recognised its combination of sharp looks, big interior, fantastic handling and build quality as something way beyond the ordinary. Worldwide, it's been a huge success. It's a press favourite, that's for sure, so it's not under-rated in that sense. Everyone loves its space, the performance from its small but feisty engines, the solidity of the cabin, the leech-like grip, the way this big car shrinkwraps itself around you through corners. Everyone conceded though, that it didn't feel luxury car plush, that it didn't cosset you like a Camry or Accord. Everyone knew that could be a problem, and sure enough, it was. Ford responded after a while, throwing bucketful of chrome and dark wood at it, but that had no effect either. And what can Ford do about it? What area can be improved, when everything is so good already? That's the damn problem: they have a fine car that doesn't sell, and when that happens, there's really nothing you can do except wail at the unfairness of life.

Reva
Reva is tiny, incredibly easy to drive and will never, ever require a visit to a petrol pump. Everybody should be getting themselves one, especially those who commute everyday. The flaws are: it's impractical in terms of person-carrying capacity and range. But well, so many of us can afford a second car - why not make it this one? And one secret: chicks dig the car. It has much the same effect on them as carrying a baby or fluffy little quadruped in your arms. As a means of getting women, it's as good as a Ferrari, and much cheaper. Perhaps it's the government's fault: maybe it should subsidise the car. But it has to do something: this car is important.

Happy 5th MINI!

Small. Sturdy. Sensational.

* MINI went on sale five years ago.
* To date, it has now received 100 awards.
* July 7, 2001 marks the date when the very first MINI car went on sale.
* MINI is an instant global success.
* MINI offers the market small cars that are quality.
* There have been over 800,000 MINI cars sold around the globe.
* These cars have been sold in over seventy markets.
* There are eight MINI models: One, One D, Cooper, Cooper S, One Convertible, Cooper Convertible, Cooper S Convertible, Cooper S withJohn Cooper Works GP Kit. * MINI is a very popular car brand in the United Kingdom.