We have seen a lot of cars out in the market and apparently we will not get the chance to drive most of them. Unless of course you are blessed with a fat income, you can always resort to the next best thing; video games! This is the case for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe which has been included in the Forza Motorsport 3 game lineup. So while you may not necessarily feel the power and comfort this car can bring, grab those Xbox 360 game consoles and load up the Forza Motorsport 3 for some challenging and realistic driving in the digital world.

This is also another strategy that should test how popular the 300-horsepower Genesis Coupe is in the market. Other than measuring the target market, it provides another dimension towards marketing the popular car from Hyundai. Fans will be given the opportunity to test drive the most realistic experience ever as “Forza Motorsport 3″ makes a public appearance at the Hyundai stand at the SEMA Show from Nov. 3 – 6, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

(Source) Press

Tags: Cars, forza motorsport, game lineup, Genesis, horsepower, Hyundai, las vegas convention center, public appearance, realistic experience, target market, vegas convention center, video games, xbox, xbox 360, xbox 360 game consoles

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Thanks to its bold styling and remarkable technology features, the 2010 Kia Forte Koup has been adjudged the “Best of the 2009 Orange County Show” by NADAGuides.com, being only one of five cars to be honored at the said show. The first-ever two-door coupe is the latest addition to the Kia Motors lineup which follows the footsteps of slightly larger four-door sedans released by Kia Motors America. The Kia Forte Koup is available in EX and SX models and comes powered by a 2.0 (EX) or 2.4 (SX) liter inline four cylinder engine, 156 horsepower and a multi-port electronic fuel injection. Other highlights include Bluetooth connectivity, AM/FM MP3 audio systems and SIRIUS Satellite Radio service.

(Source) Press

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The Lotus Evora beat out 29 other cars to win the title of Performance Car of the Year for 2009 from Car Magazine. The list included marquee car brands like Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Porsche, giving you an idea of what this vehicle brings. All 30 cars went through subjective and objective testing on the driving roads of Great Britain. Among the highlights of the Lotus Evora during this event included the smooth navigation and steering.

And to refresh your memory, the Lotus Evora features a 280HP 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox.

(Source) Auto Spies

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There is another recall for vehicles on the horizon. This time it involved Nissan X-Trails and Qashqai units which reportedly have defective steering system. Approximately 18,146 Nissan X-Trails and 33,667 Nissan Qashqai units will be recalled by Dongfeng Motor Co. Ltd. for defective steering nuts which may lead to loss of directional control. Dongfeng will install fasteners on the recalled cars to remedy the said steering system defects. This new recall comes after Nissan had already recalled Muranos and 143,000 vehicles made up of the Cube, Rogue and Infiniti. Nissan better improve their quality control section unless they want to see this as a dent to their brand image in the auto industry.

(Source) Press

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Chrysler got a new lease on life some months back with regards to its current financial standing. Now it seems that they have totally forgotten how to redeem itself from their poor showing as the company is still mum on what it plans to do with their current product line. There has been no word on new vehicles that would be coming out and yet we are nearing the close of 2009. Has Chrysler totally lost it?

Unlike Ford which has put much of its weight on their electric car, the Volt, Chrysler has not leaked or shown any new car models to look forward to. Rather they are providing customers with perks like car leasing and specialized features. How long can they do that? Unless they start getting their act together they are better off closing the company or perhaps selling it to someone else. They do have plans of a brand makeover but time is essential. Apparently Chrysler forgot all about that.

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This may be the weirdest piece of news I’ve been able to put out in a long time; while car sales are falling off in virtually every category, there’s a bright spot in the car market–after market parts sales.

Things like car stereos, in-car video, car speakers and other such items look to top well over nine billion dollars in total sales this year.

And frankly, this makes a whole lot of sense.  Given that the car sales market is falling off, people are looking to make their old car last longer and run better and be just plain old more enjoyable.  So they’re looking at better stereos and navigational gear and all these new and interesting gadgets designed to improve the quality of life in the car.

Since fewer and fewer are looking to buy, more and more are looking to keep, and keeping means a brisk market for improvements.

Tags: aftermarket, aftermarket accessories, aftermarket parts, car market, Cars

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How dangerous is a floor mat when it comes to associating it with car accidents? Well as far as Toyota is concerned, the current recall in the car mats that they package with their Toyota Lexus is still a puzzle. A fatal car crash which claimed four lives in Southern California last month has forced the arm of Toyota to order its dealers to make prior inspection of car mats in the light of this unfortunate tragedy.

It seems that the car mat caused the Toyota Lexus to get out of control, forcing it to crash into another vehicle, turn over and burst into flames. But to this day, no one knows if these car mats were truly the culprit but just the same, Toyota has taken the initiative for this tragedy.

Some tips to drivers when it comes to car mats though. Avoid the thick mats to be used in cars. Do not place more than one mat since this may become a reason for your accelerator to get stuck. Check out your car now. This could make all the difference between life and death on your end.

You can watch the report here.

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(Source) Yahoo

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Vehicle color seems to be playing an important role for consumer buying preference and it looks like Ford will be giving in to the trend. While they have offered the usual array of colors for other Ford vehicle models such as the 2010 Mustang and the Ford F-150. These cars for example came out with unusual colors like Grabber Blue (2010 Mustang) and Molten Orange (Ford F-150). And the response was positive enough to push Ford towards offering their 2010 Ford Fiesta in two color variants, Bright Magenta and Lime Squeeze which will come out next Summer.

As to why these two colors were chosen, sales agents have proven their impact to the public. They have been going around in Fiestas with these two colors and the attention is quite astounding. Likewise, placing into consideration that vehicle color has become among the top 10 reason for purchasing a car, these two new color variants may yet spell the difference between sales and flops for their 2010 Ford Fiesta vehicles once they start coming out.

(Source) Press

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If you are tired of the poor illumination that your car headlights offer, here is an ideal replacement to get brighter and whiter lighting for cars through the night. The Sylvania 9003 SU BP TWIN SilverStar Ultra Headlight Pack boasts of a dual filament for 55W/65W providing 100% street legal illumination.

This new car headlight bulbs will provide better and reliable lighting which promises a longer life compared to others in the market. This operates with internal gas pressure which significantly reduces the rate of tungsten evaporation. Its analogous non-halogen incandescent lamp operates the same filament temperature with greater luminance and efficiency.

Price: $33.26

(Source) Amazon

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Just on the off chance–okay, the almost CERTAIN chance–that you don’t follow the Russian used car market, it’s been really bad for the last few months.

But recent news emerged from the (former) Evil Empire that suggests that, maybe, just maybe, all this “green shoots” talk isn’t just smoke and mirrors. 

The word out of Reuters:

Car sales in Russia fell 54 percent in August, data showed on Tuesday, but this was the smallest year-on-year fall in four months and seen as a further sign that the economy is slowly starting to climb out of recession.

Okay, maybe not.  This is more of that “less bad” news that everyone seems to be taking as encouraging because they’re desperate for news that isn’t just outright godawful.  Car sales fell, but because they fell less, this is being taken as good news and a possible end to the slowdown.

Well, I’ll believe it when I see it, but hopefully they’re right and this is the start of something big.

Tags: Cars

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The Jaguar Land Rover Auto Trade Company Ltd. in China has recalled over 214 Discovery 3 cars due to defective brakes and engines. About 1,069 Discovery 3 cars have been reportedly sold in the mainland between June 2007 and May 2008 where the issue was traced to a problem in the diesel engine that may catch fire at the worst possible scenario.

For their part, Jaguar Land Rover has announced that they will be replacing the defective parts of all issued models free of charge. Car owners who have purchased this model should immediately bring their car to the nearest maintenance center for check-up and possible replacement if necessary.

(Source) China CSR

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For motorists and practical consumers, the turn towards efficient vehicles does not only cover the fuel consumption that is being discussed widely by car enthusiasts today. As we know, a lot of talk has been targeted towards the compact space that most cars (especially the electric vehicles) provide today. But don’t tell that to Toyota as they have their own share of ideal solutions such as this 2010 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD. It exemplifies the traditional vehicles for accommodating families in their transport needs.

The Toyota Sienna comes packed with the traditional Toyota concept along with great features as well. For room, there is no question that space has been thoroughly considered. This includes luggage compartment space along with foldable seats and adjustable center consoles for more passenger room. It is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine with a 5 speed automatic transmission. The 2010 Toyota Sienna is definitely a car worth considering, particularly for families who want a sensible vehicle to use.

(Source) The Auto Channel

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Just as we had told you last week, the Cash for Clunkers program is officially coming to an end tonight at 8PM EST. For those of you who aren’t familiar with EST time, that’s in about an hour and a half.

Anyways, if you’re looking to cash in on this program, stop reading, get in your clunker and head to your local dealership because you don’t have much time. In fact, Autoblog reports that as of 7:47 AM this morning, over $2.65 billion of the $3 billion allocated has been used up.

So, I’ll say it once more, if you’re still looking to trade in your vehicle and get up to $4,500 from the government you have to do it now as there is less than an hour and a half remaining until the Cash for Clunkers doors close for good.

Tags: Cars, Cash for Clunkers, government, rebate

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Why worry about the pains of car maintenance and the added cost in the form of parking fees if you can access an alternative way of getting around by paying for what you drive? That is precisely the reason why the U Car Share came into being, a keen alternative for people who are looking to curb down their transport needs and also avoid the burden of parking and their fees.

The U Car Share program has expanded all the way to Salt Lake City, easily accessible 24/7 and only paying for what they use as long as they are members of the said program. U Car Share takes care of fuel, insurance and maintenance costs. Hourly rates that include 180 miles free per reservation range from $8.00-$12.00 per hour, depending on the vehicle.

For a limited time, membership is free for all residents of Utah. To avail of this service, simply log on to ucarshare.com today and enter promotion code SLC82009 when signing up. The promo is good until October 30 after which regular charges will start.

Members can reserve cars for as little as an hour at any time of day. Gas and insurance are all included in one low hourly rate starting at $4.95 per hour ($0.59 per mile).

(Source) Press

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Technology may soon resolve the problem of parking if this technology from Ford were to be a gauge. Parallel parking has to be one of the challenging and stressful means a driver has to deal with but with the new Ford feature, the Ford Active Park Assist System, you car can be practically placed on auto-pilot as it maneuvers itself into parking spaces without much effort.

The whole system seems to be like giving a car a mind of its own. But while it seems dandy, you have to wonder if the system is full proof and free from issues. One issue is what should happen if it should malfunction in the middle of the parking motion. While most cars have sensors, would it stop or leave you in a precarious position?

The new technology has been said to be set out and among the vehicles that carry this technology is the 2010 Ford Taurus. Regardless, the people who have issues on parallel parking may finally be put to rest although some questions in mind may need to be explained further.

(Source) Dvice

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