Archive for July 7th, 2009
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
It seems that Porsche tuning extraordinaire’s Techart have taken the Porsche Cayenne diesel into their garage as a new project car. What you see above is the result.
While the stock Cayenne diesel features 240hp and 406 pounds of torque, the same car outfitted with the Techart tuning kit will be able to pump out 290hp and 465 pounds of torque. This brings the car’s 0-60 sprint time down to 7.7 seconds from the previous 8.3 seconds. AutoBlogGreen reports that all of these numbers were produced without changing any of the car’s fuel economy or emissions.
Of course, all this performance is going to cost you. If you want to get a Cayenne diesel with the mods already done it will cost you around $89,000. If you want just the body kit it’ll be around $24,000 and just the engine kit, around $4,000.
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body kit,
cayenne diesel,
diesel,
engine kit,
performance,
techart,
tuner
Posted in 2009 Vehicles, 2010 Vehicles, 2011 Vehicles, Alternative Energy, Cars, Enviroment, Industry, Porsche | Comments
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Recession or not, the Internet is still one of the key tools that help drive in sales. And while the RV market continues to suffer alongside most businesses today, it remains that even they claim that the Internet is a prime source of referrals and potential sales despite the times.
Utilizing the expertise of their web-host service provider and renown Canadian RV Dealer Resource “RVHotlineCanada.com”, Campkin’s has been able to promote their services in the RV industry, send monthly email newsletters to their current RV client list, ground themselves as a long standing RV dealer in Ontario, track and analyze their on-going web marketing campaigns and expose potential RV clients to their huge list of new and pre-owned RV inventory.
The catchment area that the Internet provides is immeasurable. With the whole world and most consumers using the web as a primes source of information, it is likewise the fastest way to land local dealers from anywhere in the world.
So with that in mind, it is not surprising why the Internet is a critical driving factor for any business. And the RV dealers can attest to that claim.
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dealer resource,
email newsletters,
help drive,
host service provider,
huge list,
internet referrals,
key tools,
marketing campaigns,
ontario track,
prime source,
primes,
recession,
renown,
rv dealer,
rv dealers,
rv industry,
rv inventory,
rv market,
web host service
Posted in Business, Industry | Comments
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Related to the growing interest for restoring and maintaining current cars today, here is another potential site that can help you in your spare part/s search to make sure that your vehicle is functioning properly and accordingly. AutoPartGOGO.com launches an innovative search tool for the aftermarket auto parts seekers, allowing people to see the availability and cost of that part they need.
The innovative search system allows for car enthusiast to search exclusively for “Premium” parts, the budget conscious to search for “Economy” parts, and any one to search for “Popular” parts. This allows even the most novice automotive user to easily search and find exactly what they are looking for.
AutoPartsGOGO.com has become known throughout the aftermarket automotive industry as one of few auto parts websites that can offer free shipping over $50 purchase to 48 continental U.S. states with unlimited weight and volume. Either one pound or 100 pounds, buyers can enjoy free ground shipping if the total purchase is more than $50.
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aftermarket auto parts,
automotive industry,
Budget,
car enthusiast,
current cars,
economy,
novice,
search system,
search tool,
seekers,
spare part
Posted in Accessories, Business, Cars, Industry | Comments
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
The new generation Volvo hybrid double deck buses made a memorable debut today at the Alexandra Palace, signaling the start of eco-friendly transportation that are tasked to render service to Arriva London.
A total of six Volvo B5L Hybrid Double Deck buses have recently entered service on Route 141 in the UK’s capital city and representatives from Volvo Bus and Arriva London, together with other stakeholders gathered to formally mark another historic occasion at the Alexandra Palace.
The new Hybrid Double Deck buses offer savings both in terms of fuel consumption and emissions. Evidence from test tack development and in service field trials with Arriva London show significant savings in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (C02) emissions as well as reduction in Nitrous Oxides and particulates.
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alexandra palace,
arriva,
buses,
carbon dioxide,
double deck,
emissions,
fuel consumption,
London,
new generation,
nitrous oxides,
stakeholders,
Volvo,
volvo bus
Posted in Industry, Volvo | Comments
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
ZipCar is once again in focus but this time, it is because of their first-ever Electric Vehicle Pod. These new vehicles are among the most efficient and technologically advanced on the road today and are available to members by the hour for a fraction of the cost of owning one.
“Since early in this decade, Zipcar has been integrating alternative vehicles into the fleet — giving our members the opportunity to push the envelope and evaluate a range of advanced-vehicle technologies,” said Scott Griffith, chairman and CEO of Zipcar. “Our proprietary car sharing technology platform allows us to manage a variety of cutting-edge vehicles, serving hundreds of thousands of Zipsters who benefit from convenience, cost savings and a commitment to reducing carbon emissions.”
With the uncertainty as far as reliability and feasibility of owning one still up in the air, people who want to go places can still do so by trying out this alternative. Apparently a lot of issues such as charging issues and the length at where they can go is still unresolved so why worry if you have ZipCar to help you out for now?
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advanced vehicle technologies,
cutting edge,
electric car,
electric vehicle,
feasibility,
new vehicles,
pod,
reducing carbon emissions,
technology platform,
zipcar
Posted in Alternative Energy, Business, Cars, Enviroment, Industry | Comments
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Car suppliers and traders can look forward to better trading using iConnect which has announced a no-charge Automotive Bailout Program. The auto industry today is in need of financial bailouts themselves and this new service from iConnect should be cheered on by local auto manufacturers, suppliers and traders.
Any company that does business in the automotive arena can apply for iConnect’s EDI Bailout program through the iConnect website at www.iConnect-corp.com. Companies that are selected will be able to exchange electronic documents such as purchase orders, invoices, shipping schedules and ASN’s electronically with its trading partners.
iConnect founder and CEO Kishor Sapre says, “Many automotive companies and suppliers are in need of a bailout today — a financial bailout as well as a bailout from inefficient and costly business processes. We hope to provide them with both.”
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auto industry,
auto manufacturers,
business processes,
car suppliers,
electronic documents,
financial bailout,
iconnect,
invoices,
kishor,
local auto,
trading partners
Posted in Business, Cars, Industry | Comments
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Various groups have been aiming to educate consumers on whether they are eligible for the much publicized “Cash for Clunkers” program but now Polk offers a new solution that can possibly get right down to which vehicles are actually eligible, saving people the trouble of being turned down and wasting their time.
Polk’s new custom solution is a predictive model created by taking into account a vehicle’s age, category, current market value and EPA combined fuel economy. It enables focused targeting of consumers most likely to qualify for the Cash for Clunkers program.
“Polk has followed the Cash for Clunkers concept since it was introduced and has created a robust resource to help our customers target qualifying households that may benefit from this government program. Ultimately, it’s about selling new vehicles,” said Lonnie Miller, director of industry analysis at Polk. “We forecast that the U.S. will see roughly 200,000 additional sales this year due to the Cash for Clunkers program.”
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consumers,
households,
new solution,
new vehicles,
program source,
vehicle eligibility
Posted in Business, Cars, Enviroment, Industry | Comments
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Mercedes Limo
LimousinesWorld has just made available the new Mercedes limousine with loads of custom-designed interior amenities. They have also brought out the RHD Mercedes limousine. Once inside, enjoy drinks from the bar, surf the internet, watch TV, chat with clients or just enjoy the luxurious ride.
Some of the other features include stereo with single CD/DVD system, dual 7-inch flatscreen TV (or 13-incher for the RHD), hands-free intercom, 12v electric ports, armrests with cup holders, vanity console, illuminated hardwood consoles and ice chests. The new Mercedes limo is available on the E-Class and S-Class models, and comes in various sizes to accommodate up to 10 individuals. Pricing is available on request.
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E-Class,
limo,
LimousinesWorld,
Mercedes,
RHD,
S-Class
Posted in Mercedes | Comments
