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The BMW 5 Series Experience

Leading manufacturer of luxury vehicles has struck again.
BMW is continuing its quest for excellence and it has released, in addition to
their 5 series, the new BMW 550i.  It may
not be the flashiest wheels in the place but it is very convenient and
comfortable for both drivers and passengers. 
Its rear seats may not fold down to accommodate extra luggage but it has
a big 14 cubic foot trunk large enough to hold whatever baggage you may bring
on an excursion.

Convenience in terms of stowing baggage is not the only
thing this BMW model brings to the table. 
Performance-wise, this car has got what it takes to get you where you
want to go fast.  Powered by a 4.8 liter
V8 engine which can generate up to 360 horsepower at 7750 revs per minute and
360 lb.ft of torque at 6100 rpm, this car delivers the goods in terms of engine
performance and power.  All these powers
are transferred to the wheels through a 6 speed manual transmission and a
variety of high performance BMW parts. With that transmission on board, the 550i gives the driver effortless
gear shifting. This may not come as a surprise because it is a BMW, right? 

With all those power packed into its engine, vibration and
noise is not a problem.  The car is very
comfortable not only for the driver but for the passengers as well.  But the driver seat is one of a kind; the
seat itself would make any driver not want to get off anymore. The seat has an adjustable
thigh and side support, adjustable head restraint and a good lumbar support to
keep the drivers’ lower back from hurting during long drives. The passenger
seats are made up of plush leather and its legroom and headroom is noticeably
better than other cars with the size such as the 550i.  With seats such as these. your passengers may
not want the ride to stop for a long time. 
The company has given the users what they would surely need on long
trips and this may be the biggest achievement of the 550i. 

In addition to that, it also carries on its plush
instrument panel a tachometer and the speedometer. The car uses the iDrive
technology developed by BMW giving the driver or the co-driver the convenience
to control audio, navigation, HVAC and vehicle readouts, aside from the tachometer
and the speedometer, with just a joystick. 
While the iDrive may need some to getting used to, once you get the hang
of it or you have a co-driver versed on using the technology, you can use the
joystick to its full potential.

About the Author

Correy Putton is a 28-year old bachelor from Pittsburgh, PA who has been around cars for the better part of his life.  He now works online and writes all about his passion: car.  He is also a certified mechanic.

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The Classic BMW 1600

What makes a BMW stand out from the rest of the crowd? Innovative engineering, excellent performance, and high technology, that is. For each BMW is made to carry out these characteristics. Each part and detail has been specifically designed and crafted so as to provide excellent power and performance that would add up to the total pleasure in the BMW driving experience. It could be seen that through the years, the BMW has proven itself again and again. It certainly is one of the best cars around. It is the Ultimate Driving Machine.

To have a BMW vehicle is synonymous to having the feeling of pride and awe. Pride because a person owns one of the topnotch vehicles in town and awe for a person cannot just get over the power and performance that BMW vehicles bring with it. Dynamism is something that BMW vehicles exude. Everything is moved and transformed to a higher level. The BMW responds. It knows how to follow its driver’s commands and instructions. This vehicle serves and maintains its ultimate purpose and never fails to deliver.

BMW is passion. Everything has been carefully selected. Every little part and every little nook has a purpose. It is more than just a car. It is innovation, safety, and execution. The design for this vehicle brand is timeless and very distinct. Classic it may seem, however it is what makes BMWs unique. It does not conform to the latest fads and thrills. It is comfortable with its individuality and with itself. The classic details for this vehicle include the twin kidney grilles and four headlights. These have become the classic BMW look. Classic as it may seem, innovations are not withheld so as to provide each and every BMW owner and user an exhilarating driving experience.

One of the vehicles that hold the classic BMW touch is the BMW 1600. It emanates an aura of sophistication and class, elegance and magnificence. This vehicle holds a water-cooled four-cylinder engine that can hold a displacement of 1,573 cc. The BMW 1600 has a four speed manual transmission, a steering worm and roller, as well as coil springs suspensions for the front and the rear. The BMW 1600 has a wheelbase of 100.4 inches, disc brakes for the front and rear, and can take up a maximum speed of 96 mph. The engine of the BMW 1600 has been considered to be quite weak. However, this does not affect and does not pose to be a problem for people who are inclined to being vintage racer enthusiasts. The vehicle is a great one for it can be upgraded for stronger brakes even without power assist.

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About the Author

Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.

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The Confidence and Sports Car Feel That the Jaguar XJR Exudes

After the production of the Jaguar XJS was halted, the spot and niche that it previously held was not left vacant. However, this was not for a long period of time because soon enough, Jaguar Cars introduced the Jaguar XKR to the public and the automobile manufacturer placed this new vehicle on the spot that the Jaguar XJS used to occupy. In fact, the Jaguar XKR was introduced to the public as a production vehicle in 1997. Up until the present, this vehicle is still continually being produced. It is classified as a GT car and it has been made available in two body styles which are the coupe that holds two doors and the convertible which holds two doors as well.

The Jaguar XKR is actually a part of the Jaguar XK series. This series comes manufactured in a couple of body styles which comprise of the Grand Touring style and the convertible style. Just like any Jaguar vehicle manufactured or simply shown to the public, the Jaguar XJR does not fail to stimulate emotions. After all, it is one vehicle that captures people’s attention because of its style and capacity to provide a superb performance.

This vehicle actually has gone though many upgrades and changes through time. Of course, these changes would have to be done so as to further improve not only the looks and style of the Jaguar XJR but also its performance and delivery as well. Although one could not see any significant changes done to its interior and exterior features, most of the changes done are underneath all the metal. In fact, the most notable modifications and upgrades were actually those that were done to the vehicle’s powertrain.

The Jaguar XJR is the kind of vehicle that would give the person looking at it, driving it, or plain riding in it the feeling that it is one of those sports cars that could and would change your driving preferences for it exudes an aura of confidence, exquisite performance, and perfect handling. Although it could be said that it would be quite impractical to buy this kind of vehicle if you need a vehicle that could and would do more things than just drive around and show off its features.

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About the Author

Michelle Crimson holds a degree in business administration. She is currently working as an editor in New Orleans, Louisiana. This 32 year old mother of two is also a car racing fanatic.

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The Continuous Challenges of the Dodge Challenger

In the automobile world, there have been many vehicle names that come and go and then later would come back as another model. Or there are vehicle names that are used by different vehicles all at the same time. This case of confusion and double naming has also happened to the Dodge Challenger. For this vehicle, there have been two different models that held the same name. The first vehicle lived from 1970 to 1974 while on the other hand, the other Dodge Challenger lived from 1978 up until 1983. Both vehicles were marketed and ran under the umbrella of Chrysler Corporation’s Dodge division during the 1970s.

The first model of the Dodge Challenger was an entry to the pony car segment in the United States. It was actually based on the Plymouth Barracuda which used the same E-body platform that this vehicle, the Dodge Challenger, was mounted on. As per the second model, this vehicle was actually a revision and a version of the Mitsubishi Galant Lambda coupe which was sold in other areas of the world as the Mitsubishi Sapporo. The Dodge Challenger was marketed as a vehicle that held a sporty appeal, bright colors, and unique tape stripes.

During the 2006 North American International Auto Show, Dodge introduced another Dodge Challenger. However, this time around, it was introduced as a concept vehicle. According to the company, this Dodge Challenger, if it would go into production, would be mounted on the Chrysler LY platform. And this would possibly be fulfilled come the year 2008.

The Dodge Challenger has been used in various media especially broadcast media. It has appeared in music videos as well as in films. It was on Audioslave’s “Show Me How To Live” music video. It also made its appearance in films like Vanishing Point (1971), Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), Natural Born Killers (1994), Terminal Velocity (1994), Drive (1997), Vanishing Point Remake (1997), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), and Just Married (2003).

Featuring the capacity to be successful despite any kind of changes done to it as well as its capability to still perform and deliver, the Dodge Challenger needs no less than superior Dodge Challenger parts as well as accessories when the need arises. And this is where Auto Parts Information comes in. Having a vast array of well crafted Dodge replacement parts, performance parts, aftermarket parts, OEM parts and accessories to choose from its online store, it has also been made available twenty four hours a day to serve the most demanding needs for Dodge auto parts and Dodge auto parts information needs.

Its online collection holds the most durable Dodge parts that are made from premium quality material so as to guarantee the maintenance of the performance and delivery of the Dodge vehicle. The collection of Dodge parts includes a/c condensers, altezza tail lights, spoilers, tailgates, and wheels among many others.

About the Author

Terry Brown is a 32 year old from Houston Texas, and an enthusiast for anything auto-related. He currently writes auto-related articles for several publications.

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The Contour Years

Replacing the Ford Tempo is the Ford Contour. It strictly competes with the Honda Accord, the Chrysler Cirrus, the Dodge Stratus, and other compact and mid-size sedans. This vehicle is crafted and manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States and has been made available in a couple of trim levels including GL, LX, and the sporty SE. This vehicle exudes performance, refinement and an overall execution.

This vehicle has a standard dual airbags and optional features comprise of antilock brakes, and traction control. Also, this vehicle’s other features are bumpers that could withstand a five mph impact, and a base engine that was a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine that could produce 125 horsepower that works well with a 5-speed manual shift or the optional electronic 4-speed automatic transmission.

This vehicle suffered from several mishaps in several of its parts. The automatic transmission had a faulty manual lever position sensor. If the parking brake cables held some ice during the winter month, this will not allow the brake to release. Its dashboard lights were somewhat faulty with the charge warning lights glowing. Since its production in 1995, it already suffered from performance faults. The list included front seatbelt anchor tabs cracking, fuel-tank filler reinforcements leaking, the metal shield on its plastic fuel-filler pipe developing stating charge during refueling that could be an ignition source, passenger airbags inflator body cracking, overheating at head lamp and wiring-harness terminals that could result in open circuit for instrument lights, parking lamps, and tail lamps, front coil springs fracturing as a result of corrosion in several extreme environments, and owner guide manuals not being sufficiently clear.

However, because of these mishaps, the Ford Contour underwent several drastic changes so as to fully facilitate a greater driving experience for its users. In 1995, the Ford Contour reduced its chrome stripes on its bumpers and its body had been colored. The front seats were now recessed in the back so as to improve rear seat leg room. A year after, the traction control and heated mirrors were no longer an option. The remote fuel door release was removed. Made available were interior trunk lights, tilt steering wheels, and power antennas. The year 1997 made the Ford Contour sport new designs in its front and rear ends. The roof line was altered and the rear deck shorted so as to further improve rear seat headroom. For the last year of its production, 2000, each trim level received different changes and restyling.

The 2000 Ford Contour held a DOHC 24-valve V6 engine with aluminum block and heads. It had a Ford EEC-IV engine control system with port fuel injection. It had a power of 170 bhp at 6250 rpm and a capability of 165 lb-ft. of torque at 4250 rpm. It sported a transmission of a 5-speed manual. It held a curb weight of 2910 lb. The Ford Contour’s wheelbase was 106.5 inches and a length of 183.9 inches.

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About the Author

Jason Moore, a 35 year old freelance writer from Austin, Texas. He also works as a marketing analyst  for an established auto parts store in the country.

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The Daewoo Legacy

The Daewoo automobile manufacturer lived from 1967 up until it was dismantled by the Korean government come 1999. The name Daewoo is a Korean word that means “Great House”. This company was founded by Kim Woo Choong, and also, this company became one of the Big Four conglomerates in South Korean. Aside from the usual cars and vehicles, the Daewoo Group also manufactured and produced consumer electronics, computers, telecommunications products, construction equipment, buildings, and musical instruments like the Daewoo Piano. Under the Daewoo Group, there were several major corporations that were sheltering under its big industrial and conglomerate umbrella: the Daewoo Electronics, Daewoo Heavy Industries, Daewoo Ship Building, Daewoo Securities, Daewoo Telecom, Daewoo Construction, and Daewoo International.

What affected Daewoo’s expansion and overall business was generally cut down to several factors which included the South Korea government’s intervention, the labor market, the company’s operations in a global economy, and the quality of products from Korea. Once all these affected the whole operations, the Daewoo Group then decided to cut off one its arms and thus sold Daewoo Motors, its automotive company, to General Motors in the United States. At present, the Daewoo cars that are under General Motors include the Leganza, Nubira, and Lanos, and these are sold in the United States. However, in other parts of the globe, especially in UK, other car models of Daewoo are also sold like the Matiz, Kalos, Lacetti, and the Tacuma.

Daewoo has sincerely made it a point to put its best foot forward in every bit and piece that is manufactured as part of the Daewoo vehicle clan. One of these unique and sturdy parts is the Daewoo wheel.

The Daewoo wheel is a circular object that works together with the vehicle’s axle. This kind of pairing up allows low friction in motion by rolling. These are commonly used in conjunction with an axle, and either the wheel turns on the axle or the wheel is rigidly attached to the axle. This then turns in bearings in the body of the Daewoo vehicle. All these could be scientifically explained: the normal force at the sliding interface is the same, the sliding distance is greatly reduced for a given distance of travel, and the coefficient of kinetic friction for the interface can be very much lower.

In Daewoo vehicles, Daewoo wheels are one of its most striking vehicles, and they have the power and capability to create and unmake its impression of a tough performance, luxury and comfort. Also, these wheels are more often than not used with not only performance and comfort in mind but also they are used to accessorize and provide an aesthetic function. To ensure safe and excellent driving and ride, Daewoo has guaranteed they their Daewoo wheels have the right dimensions and type and are made from quality and strong material.

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About the Author

As a former news correspondent for an auto-related website, Stacey has gathered extensive knowledge and experience in the automotive industry. This 34 year old mother of two from Memphis is a genuine car lover.

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The Daihatsu Charade Life Line

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. is actually a manufacturer of cars and vehicles that has its main headquarters located in Japan. This auto manufacturer is known for its designing and crafting of compact cars and small cars. In Japan, these small and compact cars are known as “kei jidosha”. At present, Daihatsu also researches and finds interesting and useful information on hybrids as well as on two stroke diesel engines.

Passenger car models from this manufacturer include the toy model of the Daihatsu Midget Applause, the Atrai, the Be-Go, the Boon, the Ceria, the Charade, the Compagno, the Consorte, the Copen, the Cuore, the Hijet, the Max, the Midget, the Move, the Rocky, the Sirion, the Taruna, the Terios, the Valera, the Xenia, and the YRV.

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Since 1977, the Daihatsu Charade has already been roaming the streets and roads. Unlike the usual small and compact car from the Daihatsu company, this vehicle is actually a large compact car. It has been crafted so as to be able to have a point of comparison with its competitors. The year that this vehicle first rolled off the manufacturing plants, that first generation of Daihatsu Charades, or was known to be the G10, came available as a hatchback with either three doors or five doors. The power came from a 993 cc engine with three cylinders. It held the capability to create 50 hp JIS.

The next batch came in 1983 and this next batch of Daihatsu Charades was known as the G11. The same body styles remained. This time, however, it held several variations in its 1.0 liter engine with cylinders. Among those was the turbocharged version of this that was capable of creating 68 hp JIS and a Diesel version as well. Made available for the first time was a five speed manual transmission. Two versions were made with this batch and it was the square eye and the cat eye versions.

Two more generations followed after the G11. The third generation came in 1987 and the last generation found its way in 1994. The third generation of 1987 was came to be known as the G100 series. As per the fourth generation of Daihatsu Charades that entered the scene in 1994, that group was dubbed as the G200 series. The crafting and production of the Daihatsu Charade stopped completely in 2005 and was later on replaced by the Daihatsu Sirion and the Daihatsu YRV.

About the Author

Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.

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The Defender Still Holding Up to Its Name

The Land Rover Defender has been sold in the United Statesh during the years 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1997. This vehicle has been respected throughout the world for its capabilities on the off road. Along that line, the ultra-rugged Land Rover Defender has earned its merit and worth in endurance motor sports events that include the famous Paris-Dakar rally. This vehicle had first the U.S. market scene in the fall of 1992 and was then introduced the next year. It featured soft- and hardtop versions. It then became an icon that had defined the Land Rover in the years to come.

Land Rover, the brand, is the leader as a four-wheel drive specialist, and the Land Rover Defender is the ultimate off roader. It has simplicity, yet has unequalled strength and renowned ability that makes it sure-footed and quite unstoppable. Be the road your treading be high altitude mountain trails, hot desert sands crossings, or deep wading through rivers, the Land Rover Defender has been able to handle these, thus getting its moniker as the world’s toughest 4X4. It is able to handle these along with towing, winching, carrying, and protecting.

This vehicle has a very powerful Td5 2.5 liter diesel engine that has been specifically tuned for off road expeditions and challenges. Also, the Land Rover Defender’s engine is controlled by the throttle mapping system that has the capability to allow different levels of accelerator travel that is quite dependent in the range of gearing selected. A robust dual range transfer box provides control of its engine torque. It gives drivers of the Defender a high and low ratio, along with ten forward and two reverse gears. With this, the choice of gearing thus allows this vehicle to have the power to go uphill or, otherwise, to have the safety during crawling at extreme angles over loose earth.

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A new model in replace of the Land Rover Defender has been in the planning stages for years. The design that it was last seen with is actually over twenty years of age, and in comparison to the Land Rovers of the 1950s, could be quite noticed that updates are only in the slightest of forms. With most of the vehicles nowadays, private or commercial, are modernized and thus offer a significant increase in levels of performance, comfort, and requirement, the Defender is again in competition with Japanese products. These products from Japan offer lesser off road abilities but provide promises of better comfort levels. Supposed to be due in the year 2007 is the Defender’s replacement, however, due to costs of building new Defenders using new methods has made this vehicle profitable once again so much so that its replacement has become a lesser priority.

About the Author

Carol Mitchel is an executive assistant in one of the leading automotive magazine in Los Angeles, California. She is a certified car lover and loves extreme sports.

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The Eagle Talon Base Model: A Sports Car for Special Buyers

Different drivers look for different cars. Some might look at speed while others for the power the car packs or how sturdy the structure is. There are numerous ways a person can choose his car.

In search of their perfect cars, they may have to spend a lot of time thinking about what to choose and spend their hard earned money on. While some may find their dream car sooner than later, there are those who take so much time and goes through different choices. In one of these searches, one may find the Eagle Talon. While the brand has been an underrated member of the Chrysler family since its inception in 1987, their Base model of the Talon has more than held on its own against other sports car with bigger names.

The car is suitable for first time buyers of sports car; it has the look and feel of a sports car even though its brand name may not be that famous. It possesses that aura that can turn heads as it passes by. It has that aggressive look common on all sports car out in our roads today. After all, how a car looks is one of the aspects buyers are looking for especially when opting to buy a sports car. Who would not want a flashy car when it comes to sports cars?

The Base model is not just all about looks though it has a decent acceleration with 140 horsepower coming from the 2.0 liter twin-cam four cylinder Chrysler engine which can generate torque of up to 130 lb/ft. It may not sound much but add to that the entire design of the car and the power of the engine can propel this car to a very fast speed.

Users have the choice of either a manual transmission or an automatic one. But users who opt to go for the manual transmission find it hard to master and may take some time to getting used to. So, the safest bet is to go for the automatic four speed transmission. While that may be the case, performance enthusiasts may still go for the manual transmission for the added thrill and excitement to the whole driving experience. The steering of this car is above par for it gives you an experiencing of racing with precision. Everything all adds up to the whole sports car feel that the car promises to give to its potential driver.

To achieve the full potential of the engine, the car is designed to have a low drag coefficient thereby increasing savings on fuel consumption and further enhance the full potential of the engine, making the car go even faster. Add to that the savings on service maintenance for the Eagle parts used in the entire automobile is of high quality. The performance of such parts is vital to the lifespan of the car, and we all know how important that is in the long run.

Added to the whole package of the car is its comfortable driver’s seat. It boasts of having a good side and back support to keep the driver comfortable even on long distance travels. It also gives the driver that tight feel common on performance racing cars. The tachometer and the speedometer are easily visible to the driver and the rest of the controls are conveniently located on the control panel right into the center of the console.

All in all, this Base model of the Eagle Talon gives the user the feel of driving a sports car. It comes with the looks and the performance to back it up.

About the Author

Correy Putton is a 28-year old bachelor from Pittsburgh, PA who has been around cars for the better part of his life.  He now works online and writes all about his passion: cars.  He is also a certified mechanic.

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The Features and Options of the Mazda RX 8

The North American International Auto Show back in the year 2001 served as the avenue and channel for the Mazda Motor Corporation to show off and introduce to the public one of the vehicles that showed much potential and delivered greatly. This vehicle is the Mazda RX 8. During its introduction that year, it held a 250 PS JIS RENESIS engine that could produce some 247 units of horsepower at 8500 rpm. This engine won the International Engine of the Year award and the Best New Engine award in 2003.

The Mazda RX 8 was made available in two variants. These variants are the 197-horsepower base model that held an automatic transmission system, and the 238-horsepower performance model with a six speed manual transmission system. Of course, there are differences between these two trim levels. The Mazda RX 8 with the automatic transmission system holds standard features like air conditioning, sixteen inch wheels, power windows, power locks, and power mirrors. As per the trim level with the manual transmission system, this vehicle has the same features as per the other one however, it has added features like a limited slip differential, a sport tuned suspension, and 18 inch wheels and tires.

Mazda has designed and manufactured the Mazda RX 8 to be a vehicle that could be upgraded. And the company has made sure that there are packages available for those interested in sprucing up their Mazda RX 8 vehicles. One package is the Sport package. This gives the vehicle additional xenon headlights, a stability and traction control system, fog lights, a limited slip differential, larger brakes, a retuned suspension, and eighteen inch wheels and tires. There also is the Touring package that has features like the Sport package but adds several more features like a sunroof, a Bose audio system, a HomeLink system, and auto dimming mirrors. The last package is the Grand Touring package that is considered to be a combination of the previously mentioned two packages. This package is considered to be top of the line and has additional equipment and features for the Mazda RX 8 like a six way power adjustable and heated driver’s seat, leather upholstery, heated side mirrors, a navigation system, and an in-dash six disc CD changer.

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Kimberly Meyer is an expert when it comes to automotive issues. She is the manager of her own car parts manufacturing company. This 33 year-old  maiden is also a talented writer.

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The Five Years of the Daewoo Lanos

Owning up to an overall length of only 160.4 inches for the hatchback version and only 166.8 inches for the sedan version, the Daewoo Lanos has been considered to be one of the smallest cars in the business. But do not think it is much smaller than one of the smallest cars, the Mini Cooper. The Daewoo Lanos is not that small.

The Daewoo Lanos has actually been crafted in two versions, as mentioned, the hatchback and the sedan. The hatchback holds two doors while there are four doors for the sedan version. The wheelbase of the vehicle is some 99.2 inches, and it stands 56.4 inches and is 66.1 inches wide. Its fuel tank can take in some 12.8 gallons of gas and both versions can actually seat and take in five passengers.

Manufactured by Daewoo, the Daewoo Lanos has been in production starting from 1997. However, this vehicle line’s saga ended after a couple of years in 2002. When its production was halted, the space and niche that it left blank was filled in by the Daewoo Kalos late in the year 2002. It has been said that its competition were actually the Toyota Echo, the Hyundai Accent, the Suzuki Swift, the Dodge/Plymouth Neon, the Ford Focus, the Ford Escort/ZX2, the Honda Civic, and the Kia Rio. The Hyundai Accent was considered to be the Daewoo Lanos’ main competition.

The Daewoo Lanos is indeed a subcompact car. The design and style that it sported was the masterpiece of Giorgetto Giugiaro. The power of this vehicle came from the GM Family 1 D-TEC engines. These engines ranged from a 1.5 L SOHC to a 1.6 L DOHC. These engines were dual-overhead and held four cylinders. Each were offered to work with either a five speed manual shift transmission system or the optional four speed automatic transmission system.

It has been said that the Daewoo Lanos is a small car. However, this was possibly on the basis that it is the smallest vehicle of the trio of passenger cars that came out to the automobile market in the year 1999 from its manufacturer, Daewoo. It was a front wheel drive vehicle and it was made available in three trim levels which comprised of the S, the SE, and the SX. The latter was considered to be the top of the line trim level among all three levels of the Daewoo Lanos.

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Joe Thompson is the owner of a successful auto body shop in Ferndale, California. This 38 year old is also a prolific writer, contributing automotive related articles to various publications.

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The Ford Crown Victoria Features

The Ford Motor Company is very much responsible for the Ford Crown Victoria. This vehicle has actually been in production since the year 1955 and up until the present, the vehicle is still being continuously manufactured. It is a full size vehicle and has been crafted and manufactured in one body style which is a sedan that holds four doors. It has been mounted and built on the FR Panther platform and for this very reason, it has been said that the Ford Crown Victoria is very much a relative of the Mercury Grand Marquis, the Mercury Marauder, and the Lincoln Town Car. The vehicles that has been said and classified as the competition of the Ford Crown Victoria include the Buick Lucerne, and the Toyota Avalon.

Despite the fact that the Ford Crown Victoria has been manufactured since the middle of the 1950s, this vehicle has had only quite a few number of sales compared to other vehicle brands and vehicle models. However, this vehicle has been one of the most popular vehicles among fleets. It has been said that it has a twin, which is the Mercury Grand Marquis. Now, both the Ford Crown Victoria and the Mercury Grand Marquis are popularly used by fleets. At present, the color choices for the interior of the Ford Crown Victoria include Charcoal Black Leather, Light Camel Leather, and Medium Light Stone Leather. As per the exterior, only four choices are available and these colors are Dark Toreador Red, Silver Birch, Black, and Tungsten Clearcoat Metallic.

Come the 1990s, the Ford Crown Victoria continuously received changes from its manufacturer, the Ford Motor Company. In 1993, the vehicle received a new grille. One of its trim levels, the Touring Sedan, was deleted from the list. The sedan now boasted of new appliqué between its tail lamps, and cup holders were added in as well. In 1994, the dual air bags were then made standard for the vehicle. Come the year 1995, the vehicle held a revised grille and tail lamps. It also was the proud owner of new bumper fascias, a new wider, and lower opening trunk, as well as color keyed bodyside moldings. Two years after, the Ford Crown Victoria now had a much more improved handling because its power steering system was revised. In 1998, it got a new restyling. Come the year 2000, the Ford Crown Victoria then received safety features like an emergency trunk lid release inside its trunk, and three child seat upper anchorages for the rear seat.

Performance, versatility and reliability sums up the Ford Crown Victoria. And on this same note, Ford Parts Discount sees to it that these qualities are maintained to the highest level through its superior Ford Crown Victoria parts, aftermarket parts, OEM parts, replacement parts, and accessories.

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Jay Stevens works as a consultant for an established auto parts store in the country. He has expertise in automotive technology and has extensive knowledge on the auto parts industry.

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The Four Generations of the Daihatsu Charade

The Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. is an automobile manufacture who has its base and headquarters located in Japan. This Japanese car manufacturer is commonly known as Daihatsu and it is famous for its production of compact cars and small cars that are known in Japan as kei jihosha.

The Daihatsu Charade is actually one of the cars that this automobile manufacturer has produced. And this vehicle is actually a subcompact car, making it fit nicely in the line of vehicles that this company has been producing. The Daihatsu Charade was born in the year 1977. It lived through several decades up until the year 2000 when its production was halted. However, the company thinks that this vehicle is actually a large compact car. This is most likely because the Daihatsu Charade is the largest compact car that the company has produced compared to all the other compact cars in its line up of vehicles.

Last year, 2005, the Charade name was actually brought back in the automobile market in the United Kingdom and in Australia as well. In fact, the vehicle that holds the Charade name is actually a rebadged Daihatsu Mira which is more known as the Daihatsu Cuore in other markets in Europe.

The previous Daihatsu Charade was known in the automobile world to have gone through four specific generations. The first generation was known as G10 and it lived through the years 1977 up until 1983. It was made available as a hatchback that either held three doors or four doors. Its power came from a 993 cc engine with three cylinders and could produce 50 units of horsepower.

The second generation, known as G11, lived from 1983 up until 1987. The body styles offered were still the same. However, as per the power, there were several variations of the engine. There also was a five speed manual transmission made available.

As per the third generation of the Daihatsu Charade which was known as G100, it lived from 1987 up until the year 1994. This time around, the subcompact car had trim levels available for this vehicle. The vehicle also had features like a sunroof, power windows, air conditioning as well as a power steering. In the United States, the Daihatsu Charade was sold with a high price and was not marketed well so much so that it sold poorly in this area.

The last generation of the Daihatsu Charade was known as the G200 and this generation started in 1994 and it ended in 2000, which also was the last year for the Daihatsu Charade. This time, instead of just having a hatchback version, there also was a sedan version made available for the consumers.

If there is a need for information on the Daihatsu Charade parts or on any other Daihatsu parts, there are a handful of great websites that you can actually visit. These sites also sell high quality Daihatsu parts. These are also great one stop parts shop. One of the leading Daihatsu parts suppliers is Auto Parts Discount.

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Joe Thompson is the owner of a successful auto body shop in Ferndale, California. This 38 year old is also a prolific writer, contributing automotive related articles to various publications.

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The Heavenly Vehicle

The Toyota Celica’s name is actually a Spanish word that means “heavenly” or “celestial”. This vehicle was originally crafted and designed for those people who were young at heart and also for those people who desired and longed for simple transportation. Planning for this vehicle started in 1967. This vehicle lived a ripe age up until 2004. During the time of its planning and design, the Toyota Celica sported a style that was considered to be revolutionary for that time. It also became quite an influential vehicle as per the establishment of the sporty subcompact market segment.

Originally, this vehicle was equipped with a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine. It was made available in only one trim level which was the ST form. This vehicle was a sport coupe that held two doors. It was rather an image car, not a high-volume car. It sold well during that time.

Through the years, the Toyota Celica underwent many changes in its lifetime. One of the first changes came in 1976 when the whole line of the vehicle welcomed a new model. The addition was a liftback model. This offered a sportier handling, and a higher-grade trim. It was marketed and sold as a sport-touring type of vehicle that offers greater comfort and luggage capacity than the original model that was sold.

After two years, the second generation Toyota Celica rolled off the manufacturing plants. This time, it was made available in ST and GT trim levels. It offered more safety, power, and economy than the previous models. In 1982, the third generation of Toyota Celicas came into view. And after a year, another model was added to the Toyota Celica line up – this time it held a sportier image and it was named the Toyota Celica GT-S model. This vehicle held larger wheels, larger tires, fender flares, sports suspension, and a sportier interior that featured special seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a gearshift knob. The following years, the Toyota Celica continued to receive a variety of changes that included new engines, upgrades on its wheels, tires, and power, new luxury items added in, sound systems and entertainment systems added up, and headlights changed.

As per the last set of changes for the last batch of Toyota Celicas to be produced, this last line was made available in only two trims which were the GT and the GTS. This generation sported an aggressively styled front and rear bumpers, rocker panels, and rear spoilers. It offered a manual or automatic transmission. It also featured air conditioning, tilt steering, disc/drum brakes, 140 hp engine, six-speed manual transmission, 16 inch alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, power windows, power locks, cruise control, high intensity discharge headlamps, power tilt/slide moonroof, and side impact airbags.

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Mark Clarkson  is a 35 year old marketing consultant for a leading auto parts store. This native of Denver is also an offroad enthusiast.

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The Jetta Feel

From the Value Edition 2.5 L to the GLI, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has been crafted by the Volkswagen automobile company to take in a maximum passenger capacity of five people. Also, this vehicle sports two doors, and the whole vehicle has been considered as a carryover from the previous year, 2005. This vehicle though was first introduced to the United States and North America back in 1980. And after that said event, the Volkswagen Jetta then became the Volkswgen’s top-selling nameplate in that part of the globe. Other than that, it has also been perennially another best-selling nameplate in Europe. Although the new 2006 Volkswagen Jetta does not resonate and take in the overall package of its previous models, this new one still does provide the sporty kind of feel that would mostly attract those people who would like to have some added fun into their driving life, as well as the young and hip buyers of the automobile market.

The Volkswagen Jetta, though, retains the Volkswagen look along with the previous Jetta’s as well. It sports a deeper front spoiler, compared to the previous car, along with front fog lights, a blacked-out grilled surround, and really strong 18 inch aluminum wheels. It has an interior that boasts aluminum pedals, a shift lever that is wrapped in exquisite leather, a squared-off sport steering wheel, and some decent bucket seats. This vehicle also has a better driving feel compared to the Toyota Corolla. It gives a supple and compliant ride for drivers as the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta goes down the freeway. This vehicle could also be considered as a sport-compact car made for grown-ups.

The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta holds a variety of features. The list of features include anti-lock 4 wheel disc brakes, traction control, front side air bags, head-protecting curtain side air bags, and a split folding rear seatbacks. Also added in is an antiskid system. Other features comprise of a sport suspension, unique styling details inside the vehicle and outside as well, rear side air bags, xenon headlights, a navigation system, heated front seats, a wood interior trim, leather upholstery, a satellite radio, and sunroof. Also made available for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is a 2.5 liter, 5 cylinder engine with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability. Other features are limited slip differential, an emergency inside trunk release, daytime running lights, air conditioning, interior air filter, power steering, tilt/telescope steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, center console, cup holders, split folding rear seat, heated power mirrors with turn signals, power windows, power door locks, a remote keyless entry system, an AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, a digital clock, tachometer, outside temperature indicator, variable intermittent wipers, a rear defogger, and floor mats.

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Jennifer Dylan is a 35-year-old gal who hails from San Francisco. She has a strange habit of updating herself on new car trends and models. She spends most of her time reading up on cars and hopes to test drive them. She works for one of the top-notch car parts dealer in the U.S.

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The Luxury of the Cadillac Allante

Known for its luxury vehicles and cars, the Cadillac is a part of the General Motors corporation. This line and brand of vehicles is produced and sold in the United States as well as in some parts outside of North America. In the US, by mentioning ‘Cadillac’, one could immediately have ‘high quality’ in minds for this is what Cadillac cars are. This brand of vehicles has also been highly associated not only with quality but with luxury and sophistication as well.

One of the vehicles that has been designed, crafted, and manufactured under the luxurious and sophisticated roof of the Cadillac is the Cadillac Allante. This vehicle is actually the company’s first venture ever into the market for luxury roadsters. This vehicle lived from 1987 up until 1993. the Cadillac Allante was originally meant to be marketed and sold under the name Callisto. It was also crafted and built with the intentions and purpose of restoring the whole company to its previous position high up in the automobile world. The Cadillac Allante was targeted to compete with the Mercedes Benz 560 SL R107 which was its strongest competitor.

Some the parts of this vehicle were taken from a couple of vehicles under the Cadillac brand and from some its relatives under the General Motors corporation. The chassis and its engine were actually shared with the Cadillac El Dorado. Other parts were also shared with the Buick Reatta, the Buick Riviera, as well as the Oldsmobile Toronado. This vehicle has already appeared in a couple of movies that included Tango and Cash, Cadillac Man, Terminal Velocity, Lethal Weapon 3, and Rocky 5.

This vehicle came holding a port fuel injected engine that was the Cadillac Allante’s version of the brand’s aluminum 4.1 liter HT 4100 V8 engine. It also came with an independent strut-based suspension system for the front and the rear as well. The vehicle also came with the standard four wheel disc brakes. Changes were constantly done to the Cadillac Allante so as to work out any existing problems as well as continue to improve on the current vehicle’s specifications and features. One of the changes that the Cadillac Allante received was the Speed Dependent Damping Control which was also known as the SD²C. This is a speed sensitive damper system. The changes also included a new variable-assist steering system, a new engine, unequal-length control arm rear suspension, Road Sensing Suspension, an active damper management system, a deeper front spoiler, single piece side windows, a one-piece door glass, redesigned and restyled seats, an audio system boasting eight speakers, a new console module, as well as a dual fold-out cup holder.

With Auto Parts Online‘s wide array of quality Cadillac Allante parts and Cadillac auto parts, customers and Cadillac owners can keep their vehicles in tiptop shape and condition. This online store is very dedicated in providing its customer base with genuine Cadillac parts and accessories at great discount prices. Auto Parts Online has the most complete line up of Cadillac auto parts and accessories that are premium and high resistant quality.

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Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.

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The New “07” Car Registration Plates have Arrived

At 8.00am on the 5th of December 2006 the DVLA introduced the 07 car registration plate series to the car number plate market, providing even more options for people searching for the ultimate private registration. Prefix and dateless registrations have traditionally been more popular when it comes to buying a private number plate however people are becoming aware of some eye catching registration plates in the current style range.

Frantic buyers flooded the DVLA call centre as soon as the car registration plates were released in order to secure their desired number plate. With purchases limited to one purchase per call, many dealers and collectors were on the phone the entire day and with such a high demand it wasn’t long before the most desirable registration plates had been sold. Some of the more distinctive 07 number plates sold included SP07 RTY (Sporty), BL07 GGS (Bloggs) and HP07 TER (H Potter), perfect for the wizard himself! Some of the more distinctive car number plates in the 07 series have been set aside by the DVLA to release at future auctions. Once such plate, OO07 SPY, wouldn’t look out of place on Daniel “James Bond” Craig’s car or could well be snapped up by Aston Martin for promotional use. Other registration numbers to be released at auction include BR07 HER (Brother) and CL07 HES (Clothes) which wouldn’t look out of place on a fashion designers car.

The current style of registration plates were introduced in September 2001 to replace the prefix registration number plate series. The new style of car registration plates followed a format of 3 parts. The first part is two letters representing the area that the vehicle was originally registered. Secondly, there are two numbers representing the vehicle’s age. New style number plates are released twice a year so the first of these numbers illustrates what month the vehicle was registered; March (0) and September (5), with the second number representing which year the vehicle was registered. For example 03 represents March 2003. The final element of the current style number plate is three random letters which make the registration unique.

When considering a new “07″ car number plate always bear in mind that a vehicle can always be made to appear older than it is but never newer. For example in order to assign a 07 registration number to your car, your vehicle would have to be an 07 registered vehicle or newer. Car number plates however can be purchased on a DVLA certificate of entitlement meaning that a 07 personal number plate can be purchased today and held indefinitely until assigned to a valid vehicle.

Assigning private number plates to a vehicle is incredibly easy. You will need your V5 log book, a photocopy of your tax disc and an MOT if applicable. Simply take or post these to your local DVLA office with your Certificate of Entitlement and the transfer process can begin. You will receive an updated tax disc displaying your new personal registration number and an update V5 log book will follow shortly from DVLA Swansea. It is important to remember to inform your insurance company of the change of details as well.

With the addition of the 07 series there are thousands more personal car registrations to choose from. With the popularity of private car registrations increasing all the time, popular names and numbers are quickly selling. The great thing about number plates however is that they can be kept for life by being transferred from car to car whenever a vehicle is upgraded. And its not just cars that private number plates can go on, motorbikes too can have their very own personal mark. Once such mark was HD07 HOG, which was sold to the proud owner of a brand new Harley Davidson when the new 07 series was released.

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Ross O’Donnell is a member of Cape Plates ( http://www.capeplates.co.uk ) who are specialists in supplying quality private car number plates and dateless registrations to individuals and businesses alike. Cape Plates can supply your private number plate on a certificate of entitlement or transfer it onto your vehicle for you.

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The New 2007 Cadillac Escalade: A Timeless Classic

Such a thing of beauty that describing it would be futile, you have to ride it and feel for yourself how it feels to be in the presence of greatness. Going on board a Cadillac Escalade brings a feeling of awe and admiration not only for the exterior designing of the car nor the luxurious interior but also for the marvelous engineering that made such a car as this possible. And we can surely consider it to be a blessing to us for this timeless beauty of a car just got better.

With the 2007 model of the Escalade, Cadillac not only brings to the table what it has been offering to the public ever since they set foot in the industry but it also offers the public a whole new set of performance enhancing features. Not resting on their laurels, the people who designed this new model has pulled all the stops to give the public something that is loaded with features that leaves nothing to imagination. Of course, what can we expect from one of the forward thinking companies such as Cadillac?

The new Escalade has an array of features you would definitely want to be in your ride. It boasts of a Bosch audio system, which by the way is one of the best audio system in the world, a remote starter, power lift tailgate, HID headlamps, heated washer fluid system, rear-view camera and tri-zone climate controls. Awesome, huh?

If that is not enough for you, check where all the power comes from for you to drive this monster of a truck. It carries a mean Generation IV, 6.2 liter Vortec V8 engine which packs an awesome 403 horsepower and capable of churning out 417 lb. ft. of torque. All these power needs to get to the wheels and that is where the six-speed Hydra-matic 6L80 Heavy Duty automatic transmission comes in. This bridges the engine to the wheels thru other heavy duty Cadillac parts. It also offers a shift handle with a rocker shift to switch from manual to automatic transmission. Though, this feature seems to be for towing purposes only since it takes a little while for the transmission to kick into another gear. By the way, its towing capacity is a respectable 7700 lbs which is strong enough for a vehicle in the class of the Escalade.

Fuel efficiency is a little bit better than the previous models, promising 13 mpg on city driving or 19 mpg on the highway. This may come as a surprise because of the increase in power from the older model but the difference in fuel consumption is so small that it is negligible. Nevertheless, in the long run, owners of this vehicle will feel it in their wallets.

Comfort for the driver as well as the passengers have been given attention too. It still bears the mark that the company prides itself in, the pampering and the total pleasing experience when riding a vehicle such as this. The Escalade can normally seat up to 7 passengers but with the bench second seat, it can accommodate eight. The driver’s seat is one of the more comfortable ones in any vehicles in the market today.

The manufacturer made sure that the person to drive their product will be in no hurry to leave his seat. Users can also control the seat to the best possible position while driving so that even long drives would not bring discomfort to the back and posterior of the driver. Also incorporated are adjustable pedals to make driving and controlling the gas and brakes more convenient for any driver, something any Escalade driver knows too well.

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Correy Putton is a 28-year old bachelor from Pittsburgh, PA who has been around cars for the better part of his life.  He now works online and writes all about his passion: cars.  He is also a certified mechanic.

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The New Mitsubishi Colt Coupé-Cabriolet, Now On Sale

Crossing dozens of miles from the English Channel, the new Mitsubishi Colt Coupé-Cabriolet finally arrived and is currently on sale this week in our country. The new coupe from Mitsubishi is said to be the third and final model of the award winning Colt family series developed by Mitsubishi Motors. The Colt CZC model was developed based on the Colt 5 door platform. Other two model grades of the Mitsubishi Colt Coupe-Cabriolet that is on sale this month includes the 1.5L CZC INVITE and the superior 1.5L CZC Turbo. For the Colt CZC, price starts at €25,499 excluding other additional charges.

The Mitsubishi Colt CZC is relatively identical to Ford’s Focus Coupe-Cabriolet. Like the Ford Focus coupe, the Mitsubishi Colt CZC also combines the tactical ingenuity of Mitsubishi engineers and the elegant Italian style made by Pininfarina S.p.A., an Italian coachbuilder and vehicle specialty maker based in Turin, Italy.

The new Mitsubishi Colt CZC features an advanced two-piece semi-automatic retractable hard top. With just a single switch of a button, it silently and effortlessly stuffs the retracted roof in the rear making it completely hidden as if it does not exist. After retracting, the roof can be placed back to its normal position in just seconds. Drivers and passengers will surely enjoy the different riding conditions using this new coupe from Mitsubishi.

The engine system consists of an inter-cooled turbo charger, along with the high-performance 1468CC four-cylinder engine developed by Mitsubishi Motors Japan that features low-friction pistons, hollow camshafts, more robust engine mountings, and a performance enhancing cylinder baffle plate offers a stunning 150BHP at 6000RPM.

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As a former news correspondent for an auto-related website, Stacey has gathered extensive knowledge and experience in the automotive industry. This 34 year old mother of two from Memphis is a genuine car lover.

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The Off-Road Choice

A compact crossover SUV from Land Rover, the Land Rover Freelander had its humble beginnings in the year of 1998 when it was officially introduced to the automotive world. This vehicle was designed so as to compete with the Jeep Liberty, the Toyota RAV4, and other similar vehicles. When this vehicle came to North America, it served as a pioneer for the premium compact SUV segment. This vehicle is powered by a V6 engine. The Land Rover Freelander is a vehicle that has been designed for moderately rugged roads however its abilities do not include serious inclines and broken terrain.

This vehicle has been made available in three body styles that comprise of the Station Wagon sporting five doors, the Hardback that has three doors, and the Softback containing three doors as well. It is a multi-functional vehicle so much so that it could not only be used for moderate off roading but also could be utilized for town driving as well.

The Land Rover Freelander is protected by tough yet stylish polycarbonate bumpers and body trim. It has a tough but sophisticated appeal making it adventurous yet easy to find on urban streets. It exudes a bold and distinctive look that makes it stand out from among the rest, yet it still bears the heritage and overall fascia of the Range Rover, the Range Rover Sport, and the Discovery 3. Colors and hues are carried on with a variety of shades that includes Rimini Red, Java Black, Bonatti Grey, Cairns Blue, Chawton White, Giverny Green, Atacama Sand, Tonga Green, Vienna Green, Zermatt Silver, Arctic Frost, and Belize Green. This vehicle also benefits from alloy wheels that come in 16 inch, 17 inch, and special 18 inch varieties. It also sports high-strength polycarbonate bumpers that provides a tough and firm stance for the vehicle. Helping to minimize the effect of any scratches from off roading are body-colored sections and a self-colored skid plate. Added in are integral fog lamps and a stylish mesh grille. As per the Land Rover Freelander’s interior, the vehicle holds premium materials that give a quality feel for the vehicle. It has a distinctive interior that is luxurious and inviting.

This vehicle offers a wide range of features for itself. The list includes glass roof panels, electric sunroof, rear mudflaps, a soft or a hard top, powerfold mirrors, a privacy glass, tinted glass, roof rack, roof rails, front fog lights, and park distance control. For entertainment, the vehicle has a single-slot CD player, a six-speaker sound system, a 6-disc CD player, and a Harman/Kardon® premium system that has eight speakers and a subwoofer.

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Carol Mitchel is an executive assistant in one of the leading automotive magazine in Los Angeles, California. She is a certified car lover and loves extreme sports.

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