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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the name for its new model series which until now has been known as RR4. The name was announced by Tom Purves, CEO, at a press conference held at the Shanghai motor show.
The new car will be called the Rolls-Royce Ghost and production will begin at the company’s Goodwood manufacturing facility on the south coast of England later in 2009.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO, Tom Purves, said, “We are delighted to formally announce the Rolls-Royce Ghost. It is one of the most revered names in the automotive industry, evoking images of adventure and technical innovation. The name reflects this model’s breadth of abilities. The first cars to bear the name were known not only for impressive dependability and refinement but also great flair and style. This car will be the first in a new generation to carry this evocative name and will give us two pinnacle product lines – Phantom and Ghost.
The Rolls-Royce Ghost will be built on its own dedicated production line at Goodwood but will share paint, wood and leather workshops with the Phantom series of cars. The car manufacturer expanded all areas of its building facility over the last one and a half year to prepare for the introduction of the new model.
The Ghost name was used by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars between 1906 and 1925 although these cars were first introduced as the 40/50hp model. A total of 7,876 of these cars were made during this period, 6173 in Derby, and 1703 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
From quarter four 2009, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will offer five models: Ghost, Phantom, Phantom Extended Wheelbase, Phantom Drophead Coupé and Phantom Coupé. The Phantom range is powered by a naturally aspirated direct injection 6.75 litre V12 produces 453BHP at 5350 rpm (338KW/460PS) and 720Nm of torque at 3500rpm.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars retailed 1212 cars around the world in 2008, a 20 per cent increase over the previous year and marking five years of continued growth since the Phantom was first launched in 2003.
Ghost technical specification:
No. of doors and seats: 4 and 5
Length of car: 5399mm
Vehicle width 1948mm
Vehicle is high: 1550mm
Wheelbase: 3295mm
Engine: new six.6 litre turbocharged V12
Gearbox: 8-speed ZF
Power: Upwards of 500bhp (upwards of 373kW/507PS)
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Car insurance has many advantages for those who have car. Having car insurance will keep the cars and the drivers from any road accidents. yet a lot of people are still considering about the financial duty that should be paid.
In fact, there are three main important reasons why you must always pay your monthly insurance premium. Firstly most states require that you insure your car. Second, your car insurance pays for damages on your car. The last, in case of accidents, your insurance will cover up all or most of the expenses related with the accident.
You can imagine how much complexity that you may face when you are involved in a road accident and you don’t have any car insurance at all? If you don’t have any insurance, then you have to pay your hospital bills, your car repairs and others from your own pockets. although if you are wealthy people and you have some money store in the bank, paying for these things may not be as simple as you are imagine.
Complying With State Requirements
The essential thing of car insurance is going to be useful when you’ve got an accident. State’s policy about having car insurance for the car owners is to secure both the driver and the cars. imagine if an officer pulls you over and you do not have insurance papers. You are going to be in a big problem that cause your car impounded and you are going to be fined.
If you are one of those people who are often going around, you may not afford to be pulled over and your car impounded. Therefore, you have to ensure that you are up to date with your car insurance premium payments. Once you do not pay your insurance premium payments, your insurance coverage is going to be vanished and you will be without any insurance security.
Since different states have special rules when it comes to car insurance coverage, you must first check with the correct authorities of what varieties of insurance coverage is required in your state. After checking the proper authorities, you are able to find a good insurance company where you are able to get your car insurance.
It is able to be added that car insurance is able to be found also in almost all car dealers. They usually will serve you ideal car insurance company. So, you don’t should worry about the quality of that insurance company.
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There are numerous differences between US, Canadian and Mexico automobile Insurance policies. Mexico law mandates that only insurance companies which are licensed and admitted within Mexico can provide “liability” coverage protecting you against damages you could do to others. The Republic of Mexico has no policy that dictates insurers to be tested and ranked to evaluate finances or claims paying ability
Your US or Canadian policy may extend physical damage coverage within past the US border for a limited number of miles. (Most do not) For this reason, its a good idea to check with your US or Canadian broker or insurance company before you leave home. Auto insurance for Mexico coverage is sold bit-by-bit, with more than a few unrated insurers reducing benefits in order to appear to be a good value, as there are no “standard” policies.
It should not be surprising, that the insurance companies with the best reputation for paying claims fairly tend to be rated companies. Claims for Property Damage you cause to others are settled on an “actual cash value” basis, guided by Insurance Law. Review Kelly Blue Book in the US for accurate Mexico vehicle valuations.
All claims must be placed in Mexico for insurance coverage to apply. Mexican Auto Insurance rates, coverages, limits, deductibles and claims handling vary among Mexican insurers. It’s OK to ask questions such as, does the insurer include Legal Assist, Bail Bond, and Roadside Assistance and is it included in the rate? Are major claims handled in the United States, sparing you the frustration, and expense of journeying many times to Mexico to fulfill your judicial responsibilities? Does your carrier allow repair your car, pick-up, RV or SUV in the US or in Canada, and not just Mexico? Are you buying a postal service paper policy from a local broker,or an electronic internet immediately verified policy? Is the agent selling policies from un-rated insurance companies? This information will help you tremendously in the unfortunate event of an auto accident
Most Mexico Insurance policies do not cover Vandalism or Partial Theft, but coverage may be included by with the better programs. Insurance for Mexico is sold on a “named perils” basis. “Full Coverage” includes collision coverage for your car. Hundreds of US insurance brokers, gas station outlets, towing companies etc. offer policies at the border, but you should ask yourself how many agents specialize in Mexico Auto Insurance exclusively? Four or 5 ?
For knowledgeable Mexico Insurance information look directly for agents who do not sell Mexico policies as a sideline, but as a specialty. You might be interested to know that many agents sell car insurance from non-rated insurance companies who then pay them larger commission? The only way they can afford to pay higher commissions is by limiting what is covered, or by reducing or trying to skimp on claims.
As the economy proceeds in a state of uncertainty, it might be most important to get good value for your money by buying a Auto Insurance for Mexico policy from a financially secure insurer.
You’ll benefit by buying coverage with an experienced specialist. Remember, we’re always satisfied and we always believe we have found a fantastic policy, until we have a loss!
So what’s the cheapest new Ford money can buy? Pat on the back if you answered Ford Ka, shake of the head if you didn’t (the answers even in the article title!) Yes after a staggering 13 years, the Ka is still going strong, but now it’s had a makeover…
To coin a well ploughed phrase ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ and to be honest despite its advancing years the old Ka didn’t look dated and still drove the wheels off the competition.I used to drive the Ka when I didn’t fancy taking my Triumph Spitfire for a spin and always found it a riot, with the 1.3 litre engine pulling a car that weighed as much as a bag of sugar along at a fair pace. Even though it was bubble shaped it still handled well, even if the skinny tyres started to let go if you were overeager.
It was a fashion accessory as much as a car, the type of item you’d find sticking its head out of a handbag rather than being topped up with oil.It was a cheap Ford too with new ones starting from an incredible £4,995. Yes there was painted metal on the inside of the doors rather than sumptuous leather and ok the gear stick just stuck out of the floor like a van, with no attempted aesthetics, but it had charm.
So when I tell you the new Ka is a million miles away from this you’d be right to start worrying. The first thing that strikes you is how grown up the new version is. It’s still very funky but is essentially a Ford Fiesta that has been put in the wash on too hot a temperature. This however is no bad thing as the new Fiesta is not only a great drive, but a brilliantly styled vehicle. The Ka isn’t quite as pretty although without my glasses on I couldn’t tell the difference so it can’t be too bad.
To drive, the car is very similar to the new Fiat 500 – in fact it’s the same. The reason for this is quite simple really; both the Ka and 500 are built in the same factory in Poland using the same parts.That’s correct, the new Ka isn’t a completely new and unique design after all. Don’t despair though as partnerships are not necessarily a bad thing, just look at Starsky and Hutch or Tango and Cash. The 500 is a hoot to drive and therefore so is the Ka, with it feeling every bit as nippy and fun around the city as a small car should be.
The interior is a massive improvement on the outgoing car, including a space-age centre console finished in silver and matching art deco door handles.Even the gear stick now looks good as it protrudes from the dashboard, in a very convenient handling spot. The seats are firm but hold you in place well and the driving position is good unless you’re over six foot. When you consider the majority of Ka ownership is women I don’t think this will be an issue.
One thing that will be however are the headlights. For all the good in the rest of the car, it must be pointed out that they are dimmer than an asbo child with a pea for a brain. On normal beam I had to keep checking they were on, when I switched to full beam the situation got worse as oncoming traffic kept flashing and blinding me to say my lights were too bright, yet the switch to full beam made no discernable difference from the driving seat. I had a similar problem with my current car and bought some high powered (but legal) replacement bulbs that have improved things greatly. I suggest this is the first accessory you buy for the new Ka.
I feel I’ve put a dampener on the new Ka, but for it to remain a ‘cheap Ford’ in the current economic climate, GM had to be sensible and build it in collaboration with Fiat and unfortunately the headlights have slipped through the net. No matter, the rest of the car is just as good (with a far superior interior) to the old Ka, just with a more grown up feel that does make the oldie look a tad dated when parked next to each other. The 1.2 litre Zetec version costs £9,295 and returns an impressive 55.4mpg, resulting in a measly road tax cost of £35 for the year.
Just think with all that money you’ll save you can buy as many replacement bulbs as you like.
If you have any interest in cars and specifically, driving cars fast, then you are probably already aware of the Mitsubishi Evo Range. If you are not interested in fast cars that feel as likely to attack you as a wounded animal, then this probably isn’t an article of interest for you. If, on the other hand, you’re one of those drivers who (rather foolishly) like to take your life in your hands every time you sit behind the wheel, then read on.
The Mitsubishi have released the latest incarnation of their Evo Series, the Evo X, to something of a critical question mark. So far, opinion has been neatly split down the middle, with some reviewers hailing it as the ultimate in car-driving bragging rights, with other lamenting its rather limited BHP in comparison to the last generation ‘FQ’ series.
I sit neatly on the fence in this argument, as I know that on the surface, the Mitsubishi Evo X probably isn’t quite as impressive as its forebear. On the other hand I also know that anyone who buys this car, all £30,000 of it, is unlikely to leave it in even a comparable condition as to how it comes from the factory. No, that’s the completely wrong behaviour if you own this particualr car.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is the ultimate car for those of us who like picking up our tool kit and doing a bit of customisation. Owners are known to install new bucket seats, larger exhausts, overhaul the engine to get better power and pretty much alter every screw and replace every component. Mitsubishi know this only too well, which probably explains why they haven’t overdone it on the quality of components. Why put the effort in when they’re only going to be swapped for custom specification?
With suitable tweaking and hours spent grunting over hot machinery, you can bet that the Evo X will be witnessed on the roads as a 400BHP animal rather than the slightly tame 291BHP we see here. Don’t get me wrong, 291BHP is still enough to rip the skin from your bones, but it won’t dissolve you or send you forward through a time dilation in the space/time continuum like the previous model could.
My advice: Buy it / Tune it / then drive it.
Some cars are unduely categorised into rather derogatory owner stereotypes. The Fiat 500 will forever be associated with young women’s first cars, the Mondeo will always nod toward the middle-of-the-road family man and the BMW Z3 will always belong to smug executives or hairdressers. There is one categorisation that has stuck in my mind and been noticeable during car journeys; the Honda Accord is a car for the elderly.
Anyone who is familiar with the British roads will have been stuck, frustrated, behind an elderly person in an Accord, who insists on doing 30mph in a national speed limit area with no sign of moving out of 3rd gear. After about 10 miles of this, you can feel your anger welling up inside you like a volcano that’s about to blow and you make a risky manoeuvre to overtake which results in you either crashing headlong into an oncoming lorry, or careening off into a ditch . Either way the Honda Accord driver will tut and shake his head as he slowly drives past your lifeless corpse.
This maybe a slight exaggeration, but the Honda Accord has really built up a reputation for being the elderly’s car of choice, but why exactly? Let me make it obvious. It’s the multitude of gadgets Honda include that take away all choice and responsibility from the driver. In the top spec model there is an annoying beep if you accelerate over the speed limit, there is annoying beep if you change lanes on the motorway and there is an Adaptive Cruise Control system, which presumably involves some kind of annoying beep. All of these little beeps and blips seem to attract the elderly car buyer; they are obviously reassuring or potentially keep the driver awake as they are cruising at 25Mph along the dual carriageway.
Despite all the annoying warning noises, the Honda Accord is a pretty handy car. The two petrol and diesel options are all punchy, responsive and impressively economic. Given the choice between the i-CDTi Diesel and the i-VTEC petrol engines, the diesel makes the most sense. Its performance is very close to that of the petrol and the monetary returns you’ll get at the petrol pumps are worth the minor drop in performance.
The quality and reliability of Honda cars is renowned throughout the world and these factors are also going to appeal to the more sensible and prudential senior market. You can’t really picture a 62 year old man going out and buying a sporty, but famously unreliable Alfa Romeo can you? No, those amongst us of a more ‘advanced’ age always choose the safe options and there is little safer than a Honda Accord.
The Honda Accord’s current reputation is slightly undue though. At its core it is a great choice of car for anyone looking for a good performance saloon with low running costs. I doubt very much whether Honda are overly concerned by their aging consuming demographic, as long as they keep buying the car in droves…which is virtually guaranteed.
Let's not split hairs about this; Volvo are never likely to produce a vehicle that will set hearts fluttering with excitement. It is virtually impossible to imagine a James Bond film in the not-too-distant future where Q shows 007 to his new gadget-laden Volvo Diesel Estate. It is almost laughable to imagine a Volvo in any cinematic context other than possibly a dire independent Swedish film concerned primarily with the difficulties of livestock farming during Scandinavian winters. The Volvo range has never really appealed to me in a sensory manner; by which I mean I have never been able to picture myself getting excited by one, let alone sitting in one. If you find yourself parting with impressively large sums of money for a vehicle, you want it to enflame your ardour, set your pulse running and maybe even give you a shudder every time you start the engine. It seemed impossible for the Volvo to do this…until they released the Volvo S80.
The Volvo S80 is something quite contrary compared to what I was expecting when tasked with this article; I was expecting something dowdier, less elegant and considerably chunkier. What I was given was an example of aesthetic and engineering perfection.
The Volvo S80, when furnished with the full luxury specification, isn’t a cheap vehicle. At slightly less than £40,000 if it wasn’t a Very good car it would have to have been carved from Mount Olympus by naked, voluptuous maidens, overseen by Zeus himself. As it stands, it is an extraordinary vehicle that on initial impressions seems to outshine the various competitor models; the Volkswagen Phaeton and the Honda Legend included. There is, however, one competitor that would probably have something to say about this Scandinavian upstart. I speak of the impressive Jaguar XF.
A fully spec-ed Jaguar XF is around £15,000 more expensive than its Volvo counterpart, which is obviously going to push more people toward the S80, but Jaguars are infinitely cooler and more desirable than any Volvo ever created…and who would put a price on that? The basic model Jaguar XF is a few grand less than the fully spec-ed S80 and I can’t help but think that because of the social kudos and Jaguar legacy, the buying public are going to gravitate towards the Jag.
The Volvo S80 does make a very good case for itself though. It has one of the most luxurious interiors I have ever had the pleasure of planting my bottom in and all the gadgets James Bond could ever want (barring missile launcher and ejector seat, naturally), including collision detectors, infra-red windscreen and an outstanding stereo system, which outperforms my rather expensive home set-up by a country mile.
The engines are slightly disappointing in comparison to other models available in the price bracket…and when I say “slightly”, I mean devastatingly. The 2.0 Litre petrol engine does 0-60 in an embarrassing 11 seconds, which is frankly unacceptable for a car of this price and potential customer demographic. This car is going to be used by executives who probably have important meetings to attend, deals to seal and the S80’s acceleration will probably hold them up exponentially. Realistically you would expect the 0-60 time to be pretty much half of what it is. When you finally achieve 60mph, things get better: the engine is smooth, quiet and feels pretty impressive (making it an excellent car choice for extended motorway driving). It’s just a massive disappointment that it takes what feels like a lifetime to get to a respectable speed.
In summary, the Volvo S80 feels and looks like an Executive’s Car, magnificently appointed with all the comfort and equipment to satiate any driver’s whims. What it does lack is the engineering ‘oomph’ to match the aesthetic promise.
I definitely like the Volvo S80, but I wanted to love it.
Every day we’re told the world is becoming more Americanised, but that, as all the best things are from America this is no bad thing. Space travel, fast food, blues and jazz, theme parks, telephone numbers such as 0-8-0-0-F-U-N-T-I-M-E have all found their way over here.What’s wrong with using numbers on the telephone anyway, why use lthe alphabet? No, for me the US of A has contributed more than enough for the time being and rather than our culture becoming further Americanised, I vote for us to become Japanised. I mean that’s where the really cool stuff comes from: computer games, Manga cartoons, toilets that shoot water towards your…well you know, that cool robot from television (not available at your Honda dealer) and the most reliable cars on the planet.
Yep for cool stuff that 99 percent of the time will never be used in mainstream markets, Japan is the place to go. It’s the one percent that really does work however that excites me the most. The Sony PlayStation has been the market leader since its inception and the gaming industry as a whole is a multi, multi billion pound yearly business. In fact Japan’s economy alone generated £120 billion through the sale of publishing, games, films and music in 2006 alone. The cars are fast becoming market leaders too. Gone are the days of reliable vehicles that looked like a baby had styled it – enter the simply stunning Nissan GTR or Honda’s most successful hot-hatch the Civic Type R (this unlike the robot is available at your Honda dealer).
The reason why the latest cars from Japan are so well styled whilst maintaining the build quality and reliability you’d expect from the country is that they’ve embraced their culture, which to Western society is, well, bonkers. We’ve all seen the clip shows on TV that showcase the mad game shows Japan have as entertainment.In the United Kingdom you answer a few questions correctly and you win some money.In Japan you answer a few questions correctly and then you only have to 25 wriggling live eels, jump through fire and have your leg chopped off to win the big prize.
Then there’s the Bosozoku.Essentially they were a motorcycle gang that started sometime in the mid fifties, but thanks to Manga comics and Anime films such as Akira and Fat Don the Pirate, the image has been glamourised so the modern day Bosozoku are more style than actual gang fighting and. They have also branched out to modifying cars with crazy features such as exhausts that reach skywards and end above the roofline. Japanese culture is the perfect ying and yang – they work really hard, they play really, really hard.
You can see now why channelling all the above into a car such as the Nissan GTR is pretty exciting. You have the reliability and build quality from the hard-working Japanese culture, the mad styling from the Manga culture and the incredible handling and on-board computer wizardry from the gaming culture. You can see these elements filtering through to many Japanese car-makers and most notably across their range, Honda.
When judging a car brand, I like to see what their entry-level car is and if that’s good then it’s a good rule of thumb to assume this standard is maintained as the pound signs increase. Using this logic and a trip to your Honda dealer will bring the Honda Jazz before you. It’s a fun little hatchback from the styling to the way it drives around town.In fact it’s not entirely dissimilar to Doctor Who’s Tardis.Admittedly the Jazz doesn’t transcend time and space, but it’s far bigger on the inside than its exterior suggests. The front and rear lights wrap around both ends and a simple arched line down the side completes the shape. It is once again Japan in microcosm: small, functional and stylish.
There are two engines available, a 1.2 litre unit or a 1.4 VTEC litre model.The later is also available with a 6-speed i-SHIFT gearbox that is arather intuitive semi automatic. The funky features don’t end there, with the Jazz offering a panoramic glass roof, a refrigerated glove box and iPod connectivity.Crucially your Honda dealer will take pride in declaring the Jazz emitting a sweet smelling 130g/km CO2 and returning a combined fuel consumption figure of 51.4mpg. The Jazz is cheap to run then, but it’s reasonable to buy in the first place, with prices starting at £9,990 in the UK.
The verdict on the Jazz then is a glowing one.Obviously I’d deeply adore a Nissan GTR to embrace my love of all things Japanese, but to suit my wallet and I’m sure the vast majority of readers, nip to your Honda dealer for a small slice of Tokyo.
Whilst all the fuss surrounding the brand new Ford Fiesta is going on, the savvy and economically minded amongst us have spotted the ideal opportunity to bag ourselves a recession-busting bargain. Anybody who is considering buying a Ford Fiesta in the not-too-distant future is automatically going to hone in on the brand new model. These people are missing out on one of the greatest money-saving bargains available on the car market, but it’s certainly not one that I am going to turn my nose up at.
Now that the entire population are clamouring over themselves to get hold of the new Fiesta, you will find a whole host of the previous model at unbelievable discounts, especially if they are ex-demo or nearly new. The 04-08 model Fiestas are going to have trouble shifting off the forecourts with the brand new model available, so the dealerships are going to start slashing prices like they were in some kind of low-budget 70’s horror film.
This bodes extremely well if you want a Ford Fiesta, but aren’t overly bothered about constantly being on the cusp of fashion. As a man comfortable in very boring clothes, I firmly fit into this category.
The previous model Fiesta was an almost perfect combination of form and engineering that looked and performed akin to a slightly scaled down Ford Focus. With a wealth of engines and trims available, there is bound to be a used Ford Fiesta to suit everyone’s tastes. The only contentious issue is, which Ford Fiesta bargains are available at which dealers? That, my friends, is where the bargain hunt begins.
After scanning the web briefly, I found a whole host of nearly new Ford Fiestas with discounts that were almost unbelievable. For around £5,000 you can get a 2 year old Fiesta Zetec 1.4litre, with less than 13,000 miles on the clock. Less than a year ago this very model would have been worth almost double that!
If you’re wanting a car that will be perfect for getting you from A to B, how about a 1.25Litre Zetec Climate, with less than 14,000 miles on the clock for less than £5,000? The offers you can take advantage of if you look in the right places are amazing.
This is a perfect time for fnew, young, car buyers as well. A Used Ford Fiesta is the perfect car for new drivers as it combines, safety, practicality, economical driving and looks the part as well. With the initial cost-effective outlay of being a used Ford Fiesta, you can concentrate on blowing the rest of your cash upgrading the soundsystem, or paying the ridiculously high insurance rates for new drivers.
Whilst all the posers and trendy-types are queuing up and joing mailing lists for the new Fiesta, you could get one today, at a fraction of the price, which has practically the same engine and specification as the new model. So unless you are very concerned about the body shape of your car, it doesn’t really make sense to ignore these bargains.
So I guess I’ll see you down the dealerships then!
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Hybrid electric vehicles are automobiles which depend on a combination of conventional propulsion systems and rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). The idea behind combining these two different power sources is to gain improved fuel economy in hybrid electric vehicles compared to the conventional cars and trucks. Then, batteries are just used for support, and limited propulsion needs, without requiring any recharging due to the storage and energy renewal system.
Modern times have seen the mass production of hybrid electric vehicles coming from a number of well known car manufacturers. The reasons why many car producers jump on the green bandwagon are varied. Some producers are truly interested in preserving the natural resources, while others show a form of interested caring for the environment as a means of attracting more clients. There are three main ways that allow current hybrid electric vehicles to reduce gas consume. First, they lower the amount of wasted energy during idle or low input (turning off the ICE); secondly, they collect waste energy (regenerative braking), and thirdly, they reduce the size and power of the ICE and inefficiencies generated by under-utilization.
The batteries that supply the electric motor get charged when you drive around, thus preventing the input necessities. Some hybrid electric vehicles use the internal combustion engine (ICE) to create electricity by spinning an electrical generator (quite often this is a motor-generator) to directly supply the electric motor that drives the vehicle or to recharge the battery. Many of the existing hybrid electric vehicles’ capability is to reduce idle emissions by shutting down the internal combustion engine at idle status and restarting it when necessary (this is a start-stop system). Despite the weight of the hybrid electric vehicles, we should mention that their engines are actually smaller than those of regular cars powered by gas. These engines may function at various speeds, thus bringing more efficiency.
The making of the hybrid electric vehicles started in the late 1990s and the first ones came from Honda (Honda Insight) and Toyota (Toyota Prius). Even since the beginnings of hybrid electric vehicles they have become widely available to the buyers. The future of hybrid electric vehicles is definitely bright, and this is the forecast by some automobile makers who label hybrid electric vehicles a central segment of the automotive market of the future.