Friday, June 06, 2008
The Edge is a premium mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Ford. It made its debut in 2006 at The North American Auto Show. It started its production from the fall of 2006 as a 2007 model. As a crossover vehicle, it is known to bridge the gaps between minivans and sport utility vehicles.

Lately, Ford has been informed by consumers that they are receiving e-mails from Ford stating that they have won a "Ford Edge Jeep". As response, Ford states that these notifications are not coming from Ford Motor Company. It appears to be a scam so that they guilty ones can obtain personal information from unsuspecting consumers. It attempts to invite the victims to respond to the e-mail and aims to get its financial information such as credit card number in order for them to make it easier to somehow hack the account. This strategy is a form of “phishing”- the practice of luring unsuspecting Internet users to a fake Web site by using authentic-looking email with the real organization's logo, in an attempt to steal passwords, financial or personal information, or introduce a virus attack.

Ford further states that they are not affiliated in any way with e-mails, letters of programs related to Ford Edge Jeep lottery drawings. Also they do not permit any company or person to use its trademark for any counterfeit activity such as this.

In order not to be fooled by a suspected scam message, it is advised to check the spelling or grammatical errors in the message; check the improper use of company trademarks and be careful not to spread out any financial account number that you have.


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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

The redesigned 2009 Infiniti FX was officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4, 2008. The new FX will be offered as the FX35 and FX50. The 2009 FX35 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in two trims, the 2WD and the AWD. This car is a radical expression of sport and utility.

It offers an exceptional level of power; “The 2WD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 275-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. The AWD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 275-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.” Each engine is paired with a standard 7-speed automatic transmission featuring Adaptive Shift Control.

The FX has its unique look that may be the key to its success. It features a dark chrome grille, double wave hood, strong front-to-rear shoulder line, integrated rear spoiler, power sliding moon roof. It’s made with lightweight aluminum-alloy hood and doors. And it has its hi-tech speed-sensitive windshield wipers with new aerodynamic flat blade wiper design, low-profile wiper arms and has its rain-sensing function.

The interior features a power-adjustable 10-way driver's seat, available manual thigh support with power bolster adjustment. It has a climate-controlled heating, cooling front seats and an Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition.



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Thursday, May 15, 2008
The Nissan Forum is a new concept minivan that debuted during the 2008 North American International Auto Show. This concept seemed to inject more sex appeal into the looks of all minivans. Car choice is a truly family affair so I agree that most cars for family man should look like this one. I think Nissan Forum respects the needs and desires of both grownups and kids. This concept is expected to become a production version of next-generation Nissan Quest.

Rachel Nguyen, the director for Advanced Planning and Strategy in Nissan North America says that in this forum concept, the driver is just as important as the passengers. “It offers a sophisticated space for adults and an engaging space for children – allowing both groups to enjoy themselves in their own individualistic ways while being connected in one vehicle.”

This concept adds a higher level of dramatic styling through its wide stance. It has a trackless sliding side door design, which offers a clean, uninterrupted use of the vehicles door. It has moon roof panels or hidden sunshades, which allow the glass panels to be closed off during hot days. And most important is that its instrument panel design blends to the next-generation communications technology with simple, intuitive controls. With this, it assures enough family entertainment while having a safe trip.

It is very futuristic looking. Some may say it's dull. But for me, this looks like a model for the most modern family car. Wow, it also has extra-wide seats, extra-wide doors, and a built-in microwave. It is truly a fat mobile. Though I won’t buy a minivan, this has got to be the coolest minivan ever.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

General Motors redesigned the popular Cadillac CTS this year. The 2008 CTS was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show and went on sale in late August, 2007. The new CTS Coupe Concept continues the design of its predecessor improving it with its all new sculpted bodywork and upgraded engine performance. They said that this concept was created due to a huge market demand. The new model is absolutely more refined and powerful.

It uses “3.6L V-6 engines, including the 304-horsepower (227 kW) Direct Injection power plant. The CTS Coupe Concept also is designed for a new 2.9L turbo diesel being developed for international markets. This new engine, tailored for use in the CTS, will deliver an estimated 250 horsepower (184 kW) and 406 lb.-ft. of torque (550 Nm).”

The interior is highlighted by black leather. The adjustable Recaro seats keep the driver firmly planted into the front of the steering wheel. It also features a premium audio system and a hard-drive-based navigation system that can store digital music files. It has a very noticeable and unique front fender vents and a rear spoiler integrated into the center high-mounted stop lamp

I can say that this is a very good looking car. Overall, the upgraded interior and promoted engine quality have pushed the CTS into its top status as a luxury sport sedan. It looks so much more distinctive than any of its competitors. With its engine quality there’s no need to use a turbo with this one.


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Wednesday, May 07, 2008
This is one of the major head turners in 2006 car shows. It is a project design that has been developed by the students of the International School of Design in France. The first time I heard and saw it, it instantly reminded me of F-Zero, the awesome game for Super Nintendo way back when I was still a child. Also, the Audi R-Zero concepts reveals a big similarity to the Audi TT.


The Audi R-Zero is a concept car revealed in 2006, developed by the premium German car manufacturer Audi. If you think all environment friendly hybrids and other cars are boring and attractive, this 2006 Audi R-Zero Concept car will change your mind. Audi R-Zero is a battery-driven vehicle that combines sportiness and respect for the environment.

R-Zero has its battery packs mounted behind the hood and that its energy is sent to electric motors contained within the wheels. Based on exterior design, you can expect that such a car would involve a V6 or higher class engine with a great amount of power.

One of the cars noticeable features is a front grille with a chrome frame where you can find the Audi emblem. The cars headlight is made from LED technology.

The R-Zero is an exceptional supercar which is made with an outstanding architecture. This one's a lot better looking than the robot car. By far, I wish I would see them in local dealers.


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