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Saturday, October 9, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Best Antique Cars
The opportunity to own an antique cars is worthwhile because it will likely never be repeated; owners of these cars would never consider cutting back on their insurance coverage. With such interest in old cars you will not be surprised to learn there are antique car insurance companies that take a particular interest in insuring this type of vehicle. This is obviously good for the person searching for the classic car insurance as they have plenty of companies to choose from.
Mainstream auto insurers are also now able to provide this type of insurance for antique cars which they have a name for; ‘collectors auto insurance’. Although the policies may seem the same as regular auto cover provides, they are not and the agent will require exact details of the car to be insured before a full quotation can be supplied. They will also help you decide which types of coverage are within your target budget and which deductible and limit levels you will need.
Mainstream auto insurers are also now able to provide this type of insurance for antique cars which they have a name for; ‘collectors auto insurance’. Although the policies may seem the same as regular auto cover provides, they are not and the agent will require exact details of the car to be insured before a full quotation can be supplied. They will also help you decide which types of coverage are within your target budget and which deductible and limit levels you will need.
It is important to know that the company you are insuring your antique car with is not only reliable and comes with a good reputation but they have been established for many years. The other advantage of this type of insurer is their ability to arrange the protection on any other regular vehicle you own. The security of having an established company provide antique car insurance for an older car is well worth the premium that they will charge you to provide with peace of mind.
Large numbers of owners of old cars still insure their vehicles with the specialist auto insurers but will have to use a standard auto insurer for any other car. Some of these independent insurance companies will only insure a particular type of classic car, so if the car you are attempting to insure is a rare one, it may be difficult to find a provider that will insure it.
Research is the key when it comes to the smaller antique car insurers so try and find one that is reliable and has a good reputation by checking online insurance resources. You do not want to find that after months of paying the insurance premiums that the company will not or is unable to pay your insurance claim.
Although it might seem like hard work finding an antique car insurance company that you feel happy entrusting your antique car with, it is far better than not having the car insured. Even lowly classic cars from times gone by are worth many thousands of dollars which means that protecting them is not an option.
Large numbers of owners of old cars still insure their vehicles with the specialist auto insurers but will have to use a standard auto insurer for any other car. Some of these independent insurance companies will only insure a particular type of classic car, so if the car you are attempting to insure is a rare one, it may be difficult to find a provider that will insure it.
Research is the key when it comes to the smaller antique car insurers so try and find one that is reliable and has a good reputation by checking online insurance resources. You do not want to find that after months of paying the insurance premiums that the company will not or is unable to pay your insurance claim.
Although it might seem like hard work finding an antique car insurance company that you feel happy entrusting your antique car with, it is far better than not having the car insured. Even lowly classic cars from times gone by are worth many thousands of dollars which means that protecting them is not an option.
Antique Cars
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Antique CarsSunday, September 26, 2010
Subaru WRC Concept Car
Whether you own a Tribeca or Impreza or perhaps a Forester, you know that you are part of a family that is held in high esteem across the globe. Yes, Subaru is renowned for performance rated vehicles that are equipped with a throbbing Boxer engine. In fact, not many car manufacturers in the world can boast of such performance oriented vehicles.
Subaru is probably up there with the best when it comes to manufacturing reliable and efficient vehicles and they style and shape their cars in a way that is uniquely Subaru. Their vehicles are a mix of latest technologies, groundbreaking designs and traditional car making techniques. That is probably the reason why Subaru has proved so successful in all major car markets of the world.
Subaru Impreza is probably one of the most sought-after cars in the world. The high performing five-door sports hatchback is a concept that came into existence due to the success of the refreshing Impreza. Its success in the World Rally Championships (WRC) has brought Subaru world fame and admiration. Regarded as one of the best sports hatchbacks in the world, Impreza is also available as a sedan that is equally famous in its niche.
The success of Subaru is attributed to innovative Japanese engineering. Relentless research and innovative methods of car making is what highlights Subaru cars and as mentioned earlier, it is their trademark Boxer engine that has fueled their success. A patented feature for years, Boxer engine is an evolution of the In-line or Straight engines. Boxer engines function with the pistons positioned opposite to each other and aligned horizontally as opposed to the conventional vertically aligned parallel pistons. This feature makes Subaru vehicles more stable and the engines vibration-free.
You would be interested to know that Subaru is a division of Fuji Heavy Industries of Japan that used to specialize in making aircrafts. Subaru manufactures its cars mostly in Japan but now they have diversified by developing manufacturing and assembling plants in various other countries too. Subaru of America is the brand name under which they manufacture cars in the United States.
Lately, Subaru has been doing its bit for the environment too. The production of Electric Vehicles and Green Vehicles is a step towards this direction. Also, there is considerable attention paid to convert Subaru manufacturing plants into zero landfill status that means no wastage goes to the ground as everything is used, reused and recycled.
If you are searching for a cost effective vehicle, look no further than the feature packed Subaru range. These cars are superior in performance yet very cost effective. They qualify to be one of the most easy to maintain vehicles in the world and Subaru offers comprehensive maintenance and repair cover for all their models.
In case you need any repair work on your Subaru, make sure you contact your dealership instead of relying on local mechanics. Any part replacements should be verified before fitting and aftermarket parts should be avoided.
Subaru discourages use of cheap aftermarket auto parts as replacements, in case a replacement is needed. They are strict about usage of only OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts for their vehicles. If you end up requiring a replacement part for your Subaru, make sure you buy only OEM parts or place an order with Subaru itself.
Aftermarket parts will definitely come cheap but this way you will be compromising on the safety and performance of your vehicle. If you feel that brand new OEM parts are expensive, for obvious reasons, you can consider buying used OEM parts.
Used auto parts could be the answer to your needs in case you don't want to spend much on part replacements. It is a fact that used car parts cost one-third of what their brand new counterparts do. This way you can certainly end up saving some big bucks while making no compromises on the quality front.
You can also purchase these parts online and have them shipped to your doorstep at no extra costs. This is certainly a valid option to help you avoid aftermarket parts. You can locate a number of good deals online and even compare prices to ensure you make the right purchase.
James Rodham
Quality Auto Parts
James Rodham is the Information Architect at http://www.qualityautoparts.com
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Modifying Your Car
It is in human nature to not ever be happy with what you have and as soon as you get the thing you want to start looking for something completely different. Also, we are all unique and we need to show that either by the way we dress, the way we talk, the things we dream of and not seldom by the car that we drive.
Most people will afford one or two cars in a lifetime and those will be series cars which you'll see dozens of everyday. Either it's a coat of paint or just a pair of over-sized dices tied to the rear-view mirror, you can't help yourself from the need to stand out in a crowd.
As long as you decide to modify your car, to be hip and happening, you should keep in mind just a few pointers as not to become ridiculous in your attempt to be original: stay true to the lines of the car, respect it's heritage and always modify with an eye towards restraint.
By following these three simple rules you can make sure you won't find yourself tying to fit a plow's tire to your Ford Fiesta just to achieve a rod look. If the car you posses happens to be a sports car it would not be doing it justice by adding a bike rack on top as adding a spoiler to a minivan will not help your family car cruise smoothly.
Monday, September 6, 2010
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Friday, September 3, 2010
Cool Fast And Luxurious Cars Around The World
Cool Fast And Luxurious Cars Around The World
The cars in this post are some of the fastest and most luxurious in the world. They are also the most expensive. From the Lamborghinis to the Porches to the Ferraris, they are indeed super cars. They are a far cry from the family sedan.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Where to Find the Best Sports Car Hire
By definition a sports car is equipped with two seats, has a low center of gravity and a front mounted high performance engine. I believe to be a true sports car in the old sense of the word it must be a soft top. I think the true sports car originated in Britain with models such as the Austin Healey 3000, MG B GT s and Triumphs of the fifties and sixties. These two seater sports cars were a revolution in motoring. Generally built with folding soft top, two seats and a throaty 4 cylinder engine they gave drivers of the day the thrills they had been looking for.
Today Sports cars have evolved to be affordable accessible and practical. The original cars of the fifties and sixties were badly fabricated, they had awful handling, poor reliability, were very slow compared to today's standards and didn't stop well at all. The sports cars of today are fun nimble and will be sure to bring a smile to your face.
Some sports cars today even have rear seats; sometimes referred to as a 2+2 these seats allow you to car 3 additional passengers but generally speaking aren't particularly comfortable over long journeys. Sports car hire in Spain is best suited to a couple traveling abroad looking for fun on the open road. If you intend to take a road trip or want to travel in style with a loved one there is no better feeling than putting the top down and heading out across the beautiful Spanish country side. With the breeze in your hair and the burble of exhaust notes behind you the road becomes your friend.
Taking a road trip in Spain couldn't be easier you aren't even restricted to return the car to the same place that you hired it from. If it suits I would suggest starting at one airport and ending at another. There will be very little difference in costs and this way you won't have to back track or see any thing twice.
Sports cars today range from things like the now defunct TVR s or the increasingly popular Mazda MX5 even BMW and Porsche build cars which fall under the category of sports car if you are feeling wealthy or want to turn heads as you cruise the streets and boulevards of Spain try hiring a Porsche Boxer or BMW Z4. These cars are top of their game and offer the driver unbeaten control and driving experience. A trip though Spain in a Sports car is sure to leave you with memories that will last a life time.
Travelling to your final destination can also save you money; if you fly to a relatively small airport outside of the main cities this will save you money you can then travel on in your hired sports car, eliminating any need for costly airport taxis. The Mercedes SLK, Peugeot Cabriolet range and Audi A4 convertibles are widely available throughout our Spanish destinations. They are more expensive than the very bottom range vehicles but this is because they cost more to buy and more for the hire companies to insure. Although a bit frivolous the memories and feeling you will get driving a sports car during your stay are immeasurable
When hiring a specialist sports car it is always best to book early, make reservations as soon as you have your holiday booked. By doing this you will get the cheapest quotes and ensure that your sports car is ready and waiting for you the moment that you pass through arrivals in Spain. You won't have to wait to fill out lengthy documents you can simply collect your keys put the roof down on your sports car and hit the open road. Don't forget to take a good CD of driving songs!
Monday, August 30, 2010
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Lamborghini New Models
Thanks to the nice people at Lamborghini, Manchester a pleasant change from eating - driving three latest models from the Audi-owned Italian supercar maker at Millbrook Proving Ground in the Midlands.There were a couple of surprises - the first a chance to meet an old friend, Valentino Balboni, Lambo's legendary test driver and the man who developed the racing Diablo SVR I used to race. This guy is so famous that when he "retired" Lamborghini developed a "Valentino Balboni" special edition of the Guillardo - but more of that later.
The occasion was meant really for potential customers - not liggers like me. So the deal is a professional driver sits alongside as the nervous would be buyer samples 500 brake horsepower around the sinuous curves and ferocious gradients of the alpine handling course. Which is fine, except that I'm not nervous and am soon going much faster than the now nervous pro driver thinks is appropriate.
All fine after some explanations of my cv.
So back to the cars. The basic Galliardo - if that is not a contradiction - is a revelation to someone who last sat in a Lambo before the Germans took over. The Diablo was an incredible bit of kit - but things like the interior, electronics, fit and finish were a bit hit and miss. The whole point of the thing really was to look and sound fantastic and go faster than pretty much anything else on the road. All of which it did supremely well. As a car to use everyday it was, frankly, hopeless.
The Guillardo, quite thoroughly up-dated for 2010, changes all that. For a start it is tiny and beautifully, exquisitely fabricated. To say it is better than anything Audi build themselves is meant as very high praise. Secondly there is a driving position that normal sized people can get comfortable in - another Lamborghini first. There is also a reminder how far the latest paddle controlled gearboxes in supercars have improved over the last five years. The two others I have driven, Aston Martin and Ferrari, were respectively a bit sluggish and unnatural and too ferocious for comfortable driving.The gearbox in the Guillardo is so precise, so rapid and so intuitive that I'm, for the first time, sure I'd take this not a manual. It blips the throttle in down changes to give that authentic racing driver heel and toe sensation.
What else? Well this was a customer day not a race track outing so the handling wasn't properly tested but I can't imagine any customer ever complaining. Whether you'd trade in the Porsche 911 Turbo while adding about £50k to the bill is a difficult question. The fact is that the Lambo is SPECIAL and that costs.
Next up was the Superlegerra - or superlight. This has a bit more or less of everything than the ordinary model. Lots of beautiful carbonfibre inside with lightweight and more controlling seats, a bit more power (562bhp), a bit more stiffness on the suspension settings.
It is more expensive but definitely worth it. Attacking the track there is an immediate benefit with a sharper, dartlike turn-in to corners. My perception - I didn't ask - is that the gearchange is also quicker. A fantastic drive ended with a glimpse of 185 mph at the end of the proving ground straight - about 15 mph more than the standard car.
Then a complete change. To be honest the idea of a convertible, drop top Lamborghini has never appealed. These cars are for driving fast not for posing - well they are to me anyway. And for driving fast you need a roof over your head.
But with those limitations taken on board Lamborghini have made a pretty good job of things with the Guillardo Spyder. Roof down the car looks if anything even more dramatic than its sister models. Scuttle shake is totally absent and 100 plus mph comfortable without too much disruption to the hair-do. The big surprise is how the open-top drives. The suspension is much softer - maybe even a little too soft for me at the rear and gear changes under full-bore acceleration brought a little back-end shimmy as the next ratio slotted in. The result is a surprisingly nice cruiser.
Finally the chance to ride with Valentino is "his" car the Balboni edition. This is one for the purest. Unlike all other Guillardos this is rear, not four wheel drive. It is also lighter and has more power than the basic but not quite as much as the Superleggera models which interestingly is lighter even with 4 wheel drive showing just how seriously they have taken the "lightness" route.
I'd never driven with Valentino before - although tales of his reducing strong men to tears are legendary. As are the insiders' tales of the trail of devastation he sometimes leaves behind him. In the event everything was as I expected. This guy has driven every Lamborghini for maybe the last thirty years. So, of course, he's quick - but not too scary. The revelation to me was the brakes. He was braking far later than I had been doing - utterly confident in the power of the ceramic brakes. I asked him how many laps of the circuit it would take before they faded. He thought for a minute - "never, I don't think."
The racing Diablo used to lunch its brakes in about two laps at Monza so there is real progress when a road car - albeit an extreme model like this - has better brakes than a racing car of 10 years ago.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Latest Sport Cars – 15 Cool New Cars Introduce in 2008
This is an amazing year for cars lovers, so far, 15 new supercars were introduced in 2008 and you can view all of them below. Though these sport cars didn't make the list for the fastest cars in the world nor the most expensive, they are still great to look at and I'm sure you would love to take one of these cars home. Some of the cars below will not be made for public, but the idea and concept is there. The list will start from the beginning of the year to the most recent car that was just introduce.
Mazda Furai Concept
Mazda Furai, Japanese for 'Sound of the wind'. People generally equate Mazda with cheap, this car is here to prove them wrong. This looks more like a drunken Batmobile than a regular sport car.
Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept
Great concept car with a V12 TDI engine, which produces 500 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. It can sprints to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and it is describes as ergonomic and elegant because the interior's design is as sporty and exclusive as the exterior. The precision chassis of the Audi R8 V12 TDI concept remains ultimately in control of the sporty performance, but is also capable of assuring relaxed driving pleasure over long distances. This car looks sweet.
Mercedes-Benz SL600
Mercedes-Benz continue producing it legendary sports cars and will release a new version of the SL600 this spring with a V12 engine. Performance, luxury, refinement, just three of the outstanding characteristics of the SL600.
Gemballa Avalanche GTR 800 EVO-R
This new supercar is the latest upgrade of the Porsche 911 Turbo, extreme tuning takes the Flat-6 turbocharged engine to 850 hp. . The 911 Turbo engine has been replaced with a bigger one of 3.8L and replaced the standard blow dryers with a pair of Garret T035 turbos. Not sure how much this piece of machine will cost yet, but it will definitely be up there among one of the most expensive cars due to it performance.
Maserati Chicane Concept by IED
The graduate students from the Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) unleashed their new design which beat out many competitors and won themselves sponsorship and a spot at the Geneva show to show off their talent.
Morgan LIFEcar
"A concept car with zero emission and also fun to drive." That's what the British said. Who say going green is boring? The new architectural design helps reduce fuel consumption and may create a new trend for the future.
Mazda Furai Concept
Mazda Furai, Japanese for 'Sound of the wind'. People generally equate Mazda with cheap, this car is here to prove them wrong. This looks more like a drunken Batmobile than a regular sport car.
Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept
Great concept car with a V12 TDI engine, which produces 500 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. It can sprints to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and it is describes as ergonomic and elegant because the interior's design is as sporty and exclusive as the exterior. The precision chassis of the Audi R8 V12 TDI concept remains ultimately in control of the sporty performance, but is also capable of assuring relaxed driving pleasure over long distances. This car looks sweet.
Mercedes-Benz SL600
Mercedes-Benz continue producing it legendary sports cars and will release a new version of the SL600 this spring with a V12 engine. Performance, luxury, refinement, just three of the outstanding characteristics of the SL600.
Gemballa Avalanche GTR 800 EVO-R
This new supercar is the latest upgrade of the Porsche 911 Turbo, extreme tuning takes the Flat-6 turbocharged engine to 850 hp. . The 911 Turbo engine has been replaced with a bigger one of 3.8L and replaced the standard blow dryers with a pair of Garret T035 turbos. Not sure how much this piece of machine will cost yet, but it will definitely be up there among one of the most expensive cars due to it performance.
Maserati Chicane Concept by IED
The graduate students from the Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) unleashed their new design which beat out many competitors and won themselves sponsorship and a spot at the Geneva show to show off their talent.
Morgan LIFEcar
"A concept car with zero emission and also fun to drive." That's what the British said. Who say going green is boring? The new architectural design helps reduce fuel consumption and may create a new trend for the future.
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