Do You Need A Car Loan?

In the United States, it is not a secret that all people here need a car. How can they go from one place to another if a car was not available? It would be annoying to commute each time you need to go some place. That is why a lot of people here have cars under their list of necessities.

Of course, not a lot of people have the means to purchase a car instantly. With that, what they would do is they would take on a car loan. One of the things that you should do is make sure that your credit reports are in check. You should make sure that you have good credit. This would ensure that you would also have a lower interest rate and a higher chance of getting the loan.

When you get a car loan, it does not necessarily mean that you have to get this right from your dealer. You can get it anywhere you are comfortable with. This means that you can get it from any trusted source or any place that you feel good dealing with.

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Cadillac’s Fashion At The Park

First Lexus goes on a fashion trend and now Cadillac is going to have its own fashion event – the Fashion at the Park and it would be starting on the 7th of March up until the 10th. It would be held at the North Park Center and there would be fifteen different shows.

Aside from the usual glitter and glamor of designers and their creations, Cadillac would also be showing off some of its best fashionable vehicles. It would be also setting on display the different designs and technologies that their cars have. You would also be able to meet the sexy Cadillac XLR roadster as well as the much talked about Cadillac Escalade at the event.

Interested? Tickets are sold at $25 at the cheapest.

Jeep’s Safety Tips

The Winter X Games is on! And extreme as this event may be, the Jeep brand is, at the same time, sharing its safety tips for everybody.

Dr. John R. Tongue, a fellow at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, says, “More than 12 million Americans will take advantage of the winter season and spend time outdoors sledding, skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling this year. Of those, nearly 400,000 -- or approximately one out of every 30 -- Americans will sustain a winter sports-related injury. Our goal is to make sure consumers embodying the adventurous Jeep motto, 'go anywhere, do anything,' are acting in a safe and intelligent manner whether they're on the slopes or in their own backyard.”

The doctor even further shares, “A proud sponsor of the Winter X Games since 2002, Jeep has been dedicated to safety and outdoor action sports for more than 66 years. The Jeep Safe Way to Play campaign combines Jeep's commitment to safety and adventure in an effort to ensure that the same attention to safety designed into every Jeep vehicle is carried over to sledding, skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling.”

Here are some of the driving tips as shared by automobile brand, Jeep:

Drive slowly. Snow on the road could make driving quite slippery so drive slower than usual. Make sure that your vehicles come with the best safety features and technologies.

Be aware of the ice. The sun may already be up but there are still some icy areas around.

Have first aid kits handy. Anywhere you go, do not forget to bring a first aid kit. You might need that.

Alabama To Use Alternative Fuel

Many states are trying out vehicles that use alternative fuel. And the state of Alabama is joining in the band wagon. What it’s head, Governor Bob Riley, mentioned is that the state would then be transferring from ordinary vehicles to units that use ethanol for their fleet. This, of course, is a way to let the public know that using alternative fuel vehicles can be actually done.

Aside from this, the governor also mentioned that they would also be working on making the availability of alternative fuels much easier for consumers. And at the state’s Motor Pool, the state would be investing $324,000 so as to be able to put in a fuel tank of E-85 which has the capacity to hold 12,000 gallons of such a kind of alternative fuel.

Be excited for such would be available come this May.

2008 Lexus RX 350: How Much?

A couple of days ago, the Lexus luxury brand has already shared the new prices for the 2008 Lexus RX 350 – the leader in sales of luxury SUVs. With the new prices, there would also be new upgrades to the vehicle which include:

exterior enhancements

new front grille design

extgerior door handles in chrome

18-inch alloy wheels with seven spokes

two exterior colors: brandy wine mica & desert sage metallic

new interior wood trim color

So much would be the new prices for the vehicle?
$37,400 – front wheel drive unit
$38,800 – all wheel drive model

Good deal, I may say.

Which Sedan Gets The Best Fuel Economy?

Are you in the market for a good sedan? Well, not only a good sedan that would give you the things you need in a vehicle. But more of a sedan that would also allow you to save much on fuel. After all, the prices of fuel is sure going higher and higher again these days.

Well, here is a list of 2007 model year sedans and their fuel economy. Maybe it could help you out pick the right one for you.

55 mpg
Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback
Toyota Prius Touring

39 mpg
Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan

37 mpg
Toyota Yaris Sedan
Toyota Yaris S

36 mpg
Toyota Corolla CE
Toyota Corolla S
Toyota Corolla LE

35 mpg
Honda Fit 5-Spd MT
Honda Fit Sport 5-Spd MT

34 mpg
Honda Fit 5-Spd AT
Honda Civic Sedan DX 5-Spd AT
Honda Civic Sedan LX 5-Spd AT
Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd AT
Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd AT w/ Navigation System

33 mpg
Hyundai Accent GS 3-Door
Hyundai Accent SE 3-Door
Honda Fit Sport 5-Spd AT
Hyundai Accent GLS 4-Door
Kia Rio Base
Kia Rio LX
Kia Rio SX
Honda Civic Sedan LX 5-Spd MT
Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd MT
Honda Civic Sedan EX 5-Spd MT w/ Navigation System

31 mpg
Ford Focus Sedan S
Ford Focus Sedan SE
Ford Focus Sedan SES
Ford Focus 5-Door Hatchback S
Ford Focus 5-Door Hatchback SE
Ford Focus 5-Door Hatchback SES
Mazda MAZDA3 i Sport 4-Door
Mazda MAZDA3 i Touring 4-Door
Hyundai Elantra GLS
Hyundai Elantra SE
Hyundai Elantra Limited

30 mpg
Chevrolet Aveo LS 4-Door
Chevrolet Aveo LT 4-Door
Saturn ION 2 Sedan Manual
Saturn ION 3 Sedan Manual
Nissan Sentra 2.0
Nissan Sentra 2.0 S
Nissan Altima 2.5
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Driving Safely During The Winter

Here are some tips to keep you and your car in mint condition despite driving through snowy and icy roads:

If you are driving through snowy roads, make sure that you do not speed up. You see, your tires may give up and send you skidding through the road.

A temperature gauge would help you out a lot during driving. That way, you can check if you can already speed up or slow down.

If you are on black ice, drive more slowly. You would know you are on black ice if your car’s tires are kind of quiet. Other hints are that the temperature has dropped and your windshield has started fogging up.

If you start skidding, keep your feet on the gas pedal. And make sure that you do not panic. Always keep your head clear and let your mind show you where you want to go. More likely than not, you’ll be back on the road in no time at all.

Driving In Winter

If you have ever dealt with black ice, you would know that it would seem as if there was no ice at all. All you experience is when your car starts to skid off the road.

Did you know that black ice is one of the main causes of accidents during the months when the temperature is low? However, it is not the only reason for accidents during the said wintery months. Here are some:

Your vehicle is using old tires or is using tires not made for snow.

You lack a gauge that checks out the outside temperature.

You never thought that you would be driving in such road conditions.

Well, it still is best to be safe and sure. So when the temperature starts dropping, be on the alert. You would never know when black ice would hit.

You Need Good Tires In Winter

Why do you need good tires during winter driving? Well, tire manufacturers made winter tires to have a different tread design so much so that they get a good grip of the road. Plus, these winter tires also have been created with some rubber compounds so much so that you would not be skidding through the road during driving in the cold.

Normand Latremouille is the expert of winter tires from Michelin and he shares, “Changing, mounting and balancing tires every six months ends up costing a lot more over three to five years than having a separate winter driving set.”

“With four-wheel drive, it comes down to adhesion,” expresses Steve Erlichman of Mercedes Benz. “With four-wheel drive, it comes down to adhesion. The more power you have to all four wheels and double the grip, the safer and better handling you have in both wet and dry conditions.” Erlichman even shares his philosophy on this, “A smoothness to your driving in bad weather also helps. Go as smooth on the throttle and brakes as posisble. Also, don’t make any quick movements that will cause you to break traction. You can’t defy the laws of physics and when you lose too much grip, sometimes there is nothing that will help.”

AutoWeek Releases Best List Of 2007 NAIAS

AutoWeek’s editorial staff annually does their share of judgments during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and just recently, the magazine has already informed the public of their top choices among the lots of vehicles set on display at the car show.

Most Fun: Dodge Viper

Bob Gritzinger (senior news ed for AutoWeek): 600 hp, 8.4 liter V10, breathing so heavy the Dodge boys had to add half a dozen new hood vents just to bleed off the excess heat. The car goes 0-60 mph in less than four seconds, and goes 0-100-0 mph in 12 seconds flat. What could be more fun than that?

Best Concept: Ford Interceptor

Mandel (senior editor at AutoWeek): No matter what you call it, this Ford sports sedan based on a stretched Mustang chassis is one hot concept. We can only hope Ford takes the next step to put this pony car for the family man into production as soon as possible.

Most Significant: Chevrolet Volt

Gritzinger: The idea behind the car – a pure electric powertrain that gets its energy from plugging in at home or work, or from an on-board generator powered by a small gasoline engine – is surprisingly simple. GM says they’ll be ready to build this car by 2010 or 2012, and unless battery companies can’t come through, Volt and GM’s E-flex System could spell the beginning of the end of America’s addiction to foreign oil.

Best In Show: Jaguar C-XF

Mandel: C-XF, the concept version of the coming S-Type replacement, is the sexiest four-door we’ve seen from Jaguar in years. This car draws a line from past Jaguar sedans to Jaguar sedans of the future.

Best Sports Car: Chevrolet Corvette


Best Exotic: Bugatti Veyron


Best Sedan: BMW 3-Series


Best People Mover/SUV: Honda Odyssey


Best Economy Car: Audi A3


Best Luxury Car: Audi A8L


Best Coupe/Convertible: BMW 6-Series


Best Truck: Ford F-Series


Best First New Car: Honda Civic

Star-Studded 2007 NAIAS

Have you been to the 2007 NAIAS?

If you’re a car lover, you would surely not want to be left behind. In fact, many people have already been there.

Which celebrities have been there?

* Emmitt Smith and Cheryl Burke (Dancing With The Stars)

* Bobby Flay (chef and restaurateur)

* Seal, Kelis, Tamia, and Sisqo (R & B singers)

* Bill Gates (Microsoft)

* Bobbie Thomas (Fashion Police)

* Deborah Norville (Inside Edition)

* Tommy Davidson (comedian)

* Marvin Winans, Jr. (songwriter)

And the list is still continuing to grow! Join up and rub elbows with the stars and the cars.

Ford Fusion, Goes To The Top As The Favorite Customization Vehicle

You want to customize a vehicle? Sure. Go ahead. But it also important to note that not all vehicles can be customized that easily. And it looks like the Ford Fusion has become the target of customizations from many areas all throughout the world.

The reason behind this is very simple. Sure. The Ford Fusion has got good looks and it really does perform well. And according to a spokesperson for the Ford Motor Company, a person or a car owner would be customizing a good looking vehicle to make it even better. And it is also not very quite a trend for a car owner to purchase a bad looking car to make it look good.

Well, sounds good enough for me though.

Auction Gets Movies’ Scariest Cars

Three of the most scary cars are going to be back. And this time, on auction. Thanks to Volo Auto Museum who had to go through auto graveyards to find these three vehicles. They would b available on eBay starting on the 1st of October up until the 10th.

Who what would these three terrfying vehicles be?
* 1958 Plymouth Fury – right from the movie Christine
* 1970 Dodge van A-100 – right from the Texas Chain Massacre flick
* Cadillac Eldorado – straight out of the Devil’s Rejects

Christine is sold online as eBay item no. 170033211331. The Dodge van is item number 170033214132.

Lexus In Fashion Season This Fall With Vogue

Who says a car cannot be part of fashion?

If you’re one who says that a car can’t be part of a fashion show, then this one would prove you wrong.

Lexus would be part of the opening show for this year’s fall fashion. It would be working alongside with Vogue. Both could be presenting for the very first time “The Lexus Fashion Preview” which is a fashion show that would be held at the 56th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on the 18th of August.

If you’re interested, sorry. This one’s purely invitation. The collections to be showcased would be including creations of young American talents in design.

Deborah Meyer, the vice president of Lexus for marketing, says, “Lexus is delisghted with what we hope is the beginning of a long-term partnership with Vogue, an international driving force in fashion and culture. Our relationship highlights the affinity between fashion and automotive design.”

Keep Safe While Driving

Here are some tips to help you be safe as you drive through roads and streets.

First off, if you have a companion or a passenger with you while you are in your vehicle, try to talk to him or her but avoid at all extends to use gestures. Even a split second of keeping your mind off your task – driving – could lead to disaster. You also do not need to look at the person you are speaking with. Or else, you might find yourself in an accident.

If you need to use your celphone, pull over. It’s best that way. At least, you’re safe.

Go to the right lane if you are not passing. Remember that the left lane has been put there for passing purposes.

Just a simple buckling of your seatbelt increases your chances of safety. Do not forget to buckle up each time you’re in the car. Make sure you teach your children that, too.

Make sure your mirrors are adjusted just fine to give you maximum visibility. That’s why they were designed for vehicles.

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