Nissan North America formally revealed the prices for its 2010 Nissan Versa. The said vehicle is now on sale at Nissan retailers nationwide, oozing with significant exterior and interior enhancements plus some safety features. Here is the breakdown of prices according to models released by Nissan:

1. Versa 1.6 Base 5MT ($9,990)
2. Versa 1.6 5MT ($10,990)
3. Versa 1.6 4AT ($11,990)
4. Versa 1.8 S 6MT Sedan ($13,100); Hatchback ($13,150)
5. Versa 1.8 S 4AT Sedan ($14,100); Hatchback ($14,150)
6. Versa 1.8 SL 4AT ($16,100)
7. Versa 1.8 SL CVT Hatchback ($16,530)

Some models have special add-ons as well such as the Versa 1.8 SL which come with a low-cost Navigation/Satellite Package with a 5” colored monitor, XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information. Further features include an Interface System for iPod, Vehicle Dynamic Control and Traction Control System.

(Source) Press

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For the people in search of a used car online, here is another site that was redesigned to be more browser-friendly. When it comes to matching used cars with car finders, site owners just have to put into consideration things that a person would be looking for. And it looks like Dominion Dealer Solutions has done just that with GetAuto.com.

Among the highlights of GetAuto.com include that of over 1 million used vehicles and real-time updates on vehicle choices. As you know, the demand for second hand cars has grown tremendously, something sparked by the financial problems that most people are plagued with today.

The new GetAuto.com is accessible to consumers anywhere, anytime through its new iPhone application. Also available on the iTouch, the GetAuto iPhone application can be downloaded from the Apple iTunes Store by searching for “GetAuto.com.”

(Source) Press

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When it comes to insurance claims, car owners would normally be dragged into the uncomfortable feeling of adjusting accordingly to the schedule and arrangements to make sure that they get exactly what they are due. But that was yesterday’s news. Today, a new mode of tracking has been launched by BestMex, something entirely convenient for people who don’t have to worry about ruining their plans.

BestMex launches the Best Claims Service, an online tracking scheme that allows motorists to monitor via real time the status of their insurance claims. Standard protocol still requires a claim to be filed in the country in which it originated, but for the first time, customers are able to track the progress of their claim, especially useful for any claims that take longer than normal to process.

The improvements that BestMex offers is truly something worth checking out. Also, it could be something other car insurance companies may want to consider, particularly now that people hate it when they have to go through the motions of manual procedures for their insurance claims.

(Source) Press

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Motorists can start getting the best routes and avoid traffic congestions as SageQuest unveils a new feature in their GPS devices with the Mobile Control feature. This feature is made possible in real time courtesy of commercial vehicles which become access points where key information is transmitted for the best roads to pass through.

The integration allows dispatchers to build and optimize a route in Mobile Control for drivers in the field, then immediately push the route to a driver’s Garmin device. The driver simply presses “Go” and turn-by-turn directions begin. Routes can be re-prioritized and updated in real time as conditions change.

With the clamor for fuel efficient means, wiser and traffic-free routes are the best ways to help ensure a smoother driving experience. With the continuous flow of traffic, cars can burn fuel better rather than be kept idle and leaving the motor running with no real place to go.

(Source) Press

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With people choosing to make do with their current vehicles rather than purchase new ones, a lot of that would depend on the people aiding them as far as mechanical issues are concerned. And while these future auto specialists cater to one specialization to another, they will have their chance to showcase as they will be tested in real time using actual scenarios.

A lot of them will be at the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals in Dearborn, Michigan slated for June 14-16. A timed, head-to-head skills showdown, the competition gives top automotive students from all 50 states the opportunity to showcase their automotive knowledge and problem-solving capabilities by resolving “real world” repair challenges.

These future specialists are the last hope for people wanting to spend wisely as far as motoring needs are concerned. With the right knowledge and a broader understanding of the vehicle infrastructure today, a lot lies on the shoulders of these individuals to which the intent of this even is all about.

(Source) Press

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Truck collisions and accidents have their share of issues, particularly when it is time to make claims. This time however, a Claims InSite has been opened, aiming to strike down the long wait and complement its North America truck collision repair centers.

Claims InSite is a unique solution designed to facilitate management of the entire accident process in real time, from incident reporting to ensuring vehicles are repaired in a quick, efficient and cost-effective manner. The solution also identifies the right collision repair centers and finds the best locations for chassis, body and trailer repairs, complete vehicle refinishing, and frame and alignment work for commercial trucks and vehicles via a national network.

When an accident occurs, Penske customers can call the 24-hour, seven-day per week Claims InSite national call center for assistance. Claims specialists gather claim information, including incident details from the driver, vehicle photos and police reports, and upload it to a Web-based management system. As details regarding repairs and insurance claims are processed, customers can track progress in real-time through the password-protected site, located at MyFleetAtPenske.com.

(Source) Press

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Car spoilers are common for the avid racers and who soup up their cars in the same manner we see in movies such as “The Fast and Furious”. And while the crazy designs that spoilers such as these GT Wings come in, here is one that can adjust via motion sensors.

Motion Activad stands for Motion Active Vehicle AeroDynamics. It adjusts height and angle in real-time for optimum aerodynamics. That means you hit the ground runnin’. The auto adjustments “provide the vehicle with the optimum angle of attack at the right height in order to achieve the require amount of down-force to maintain the right traction for greater performance.”

It recognizes sprint/drag mode, drift mode, and whatever other mode you make up. Probably not hot-lava mode. But most modes. Oh, and, it fits on most any sports-car just like any other ordinary custom GT Wing.

This product will come into production as early as 2010.

(Source) Yanko Design

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