When a person asks the definition of a sports car, no 2 people are able to provide an answer that everyone can concur with. However, for a lot of people, both young and old, the definition of a sports car, is a BMW.

The German giants have added yet another top quality vehicle to their ever growing family: the 2006 BMW M. The BMW M is a snazzy looking roadster and a glimpse in its past shows the amount of work and research that was done even before the initial construction of the car. A brief look at its elongated engine box, stretched out wheelbase, short rear end, and the low seats which combined give the passengers a fantastic drive, will be able to clearly highlight the fact that BMW has yet again created a car that is guaranteed to be a winner.

The feature rich BMW M Roadster has a front engine with a Rear-Wheel Drive system in place. The engine is an Inline DOHC with 24 valves and is basically a stubborn chunk of iron with an aluminum head. The engine capacity is a good 3152 cc and the car can push out a whopping 240BHP at 6000 RPM. The feisty roadster has been made for those who want to get an authentic thrill out of their drive and has a 5 speed manual transmission gear box rather than the popular automatic transmission. There are 2 available suspension options; independent front suspension and independent rear suspension. Features of the 1^st type are the presence of damper struts, lower control-arms, coil springs along with an anti roll bar. The latter has the same features apart from having semi-trailing arms instead of lower control arms.

The BMW M Roadster stretches 96.8 inches along its wheelbase and has a 55 inch rear. It’s curb weight is 3084 lbs and it has an additional fuel capacity of 13 ½ gallons. The boot is tiny and measures barely 5.1 cubic feet in volume.

The car has a rack-and-pinion steering with adjustable ratio and variable power assistance. It’s turning radius is approximately 34.1 feet. All four wheels have vented disc brakes and the vehicle has an anti locking braking system as well. The dimensions of the cast aluminum wheels are 17 inch by 7.5 inch wheels for the front ones and 17 inch by 9 inch ones for the rear. The tires are all Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 with 225/45ZR-17’s for the front and 245/40ZR-17’s for the rear.

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Cadillac is a premium automobile brand sold mainly in the USA and is a branch of American big guns, General Motors Corporation or GMC. It has become synonymous with words such as luxury and quality and the name “Cadillac” is even being used ass a part of some peoples language as a representative of extremely high standards. Formed by the Henry Ford Company, Cadillac’s name originated from the 17^th Century French explorer, Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac who founded Detroit, Michigan in the year 1701.

One of Cadillac’s most prized production is the Cadillac Escalade. The Escalade is basically a much more luxurious version of the gigantic Cherolet or GMC Sports Utility Vehicles. The mammoth palace-on-wheels is available in 3 different forms: the normal SUV wagon, the even longer ESV wagon and the EXT Pick-up Truck. All three can be categorized under the broad SUV category but the EXT version is more of a crew cab pick up truck which has 4 doors. The other 2 variants have 3 row seating and can seat 7 people very comfortably. The EXT shares certain similarities with the Chevy Avalanche as both have a mid gate wall separating the seating area from the cargo hold.

Despite having different shapes, all the 3 models of the Escalade boast of having an all wheel drive feature and a heavy V8, 6.0 liter engine. The base variant is also available in 2 wheel drive. All versions of the SUV are automatic, have safety features such as front-side air bags, ABS, tire pressure monitoring system, antiskid or traction control and lastly, Cadillac’s renowned auto-adjusting Road Sensing Suspension. Other standard features in the trim levels of the Escalade is the inclusion of a trailering package, power adjustable break pedals and accelerator, rear obstacle detection, DVD entertainment for rear passengers, 20-inch Chrome Alloys instead of the 17 inch ones that are available with the other models.

Despite the occasional delay in transmission in full throttle down-shifts, the Escalade has very good acceleration for its size. The 2WD models can tow upto 7400 lbs while the 4WD ones can tow upto 8100 lbs. The EXT version’s towing capacity is a tad lower at 7300lbs. The Escalade consumes approximately 13.7-15.6 miles to a gallon of fuel in city or highway driving. Driving the car can get a little overwhelming due to its massive truck like feel. The ESV model has better ride comfort due to its longer wheel-base. Getting the car to respond can be tedious at times as it handles very sluggishly and the car takes its own time to react to the steering inputs. The steering is very sensitive and requires you to stay alert at higher speeds while driving on the highway. However the standard rear leveling suspension helps in improving the control of the car when it is heavily loaded. The brakes are quite soft and have a good amount of strength.

The Escalade has a very silent cabin and isolates the passengers from any sort of noise, be it the wind or the engine. It has ample head and leg room and a magnificent shoulder width. The seats are tastfully tailored and comfortable and have fold down armrests. The height of the car gives a commanding view of the road lying ahead and the driver has some handy assistance from the audio/visual rear object detection system fitted in the car which alerts the driver of objects that lie in certain blind spots while the car is backing up.

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The 2007 Jaguar XKR is a perfect blend of power and elegance. It can give any of the worlds leading luxury car brands a run for their money. Under a beguiling cover of pure refinement and utmost classiness lies a beast that can deliver quite a solid punch. It is a car in which Jaguar has managed to mould grandeur, fierceness and pure muscle all into one seamless machine of commodious beauty. This lean and mean machine’s entry into the market has posted a considerable threat to the big guns of the automotive industry whose products have always dominated the up-market community.

The XKR is not a purring kitten but rather a ferocious jungle cat that emanates power. The 4.2 liter, DOHC V8 Supercharged engine is a well crafted and powerful. The 6 Speed Sequential Shifting ZF Auto-Transmission with paddle shifts makes the car drive like a sports car, especially with the 420 horses pounding beneath its hood. Compared to the 300 horses present in the XK, the XKR is far more advanced in terms of power. The ZF transmission offers a range of different drives. You can choose between a standard gear shift, sports drive with the paddle shifts or the complete manual drive. The car rests on readjusted CATS suspension which has sturdier dampers and springs. The solid aluminum chassis sits on 19 inch alloys. Overall, this Jaguar is light in weight and hence has superb performance. The regular traction control and DSC gives the car great ride quality and excellent stability even when the speedometer crosses triple digits and to balance that extra sting that the car possess, upgraded disc brakes have been provided to make sure that the passengers’ safety is not compensated upon.

The bold letter R that is fixed in the center of the XKR’s front grill, just adds to the tastefully accessorized exterior of the car. The hood of the car is adorned with hood louvers which give it a speedy look. The car has plenty of “Bling” to offer with the chrome airvent trims on the sides and the chrome clad quad-exhaust pipes that jut out for others to glare at in jealousy. The rear of the car is absolutely flawless and makes you wish that there was more to see. The XKR is a striking piece of art that cleverly highlights its macho looks from under the disguise of its winsomeness. Apart from the coupe, the convertible is also available to cater to the customers’ whim.

Jaguar has not been able to hold back on any plain while creating this car and so the lavish cabin comes as no surprise. Soft grain leather envelopes the insides and the console panels and dashboard trims are available in burl walnut, aluminum or in poplar. The instrument cluster is placed in a convenient position for the driver to access along with the digital message center. There is also a handy 7-inch screen placed in the central console from where you can operate the climate-control, audio and GPS. The seats are heated and provide great lumbar and extra lateral support.

The XKR was made to share the title of the Driver’s Choice Award for Best Dream Machine along with the 559 GTB Fiorana from the Italian Supercar manufacturer, Ferrari and the Porsche 911 Turbo. Despite the prestige of being held at par with such eminent cars, the Jaguar XKR 2007 Model’s exquisite appeal is superlative.

Premium car manufacturers, Audi, announced the arrival of the Q7 in front of a very exclusive audience comprising of a select group of journalists. It was a hushed up affair which ultimately turned out to be a hit with many members of Audi America giving their own inputs and answers to the queries that arose during the Q7’s unveiling. Built very much along the lines of the VW Touareg and the Porsche Cayenne, Audi’s latest launch is a moderately sized SUV which has a wheelbase that is longer than the above mentioned Toureg by roughly half a foot. The elongated look makes the Q7 look quite stunning and chic.

Being an SUV or Sports Utility Vehicle, the Q7 shows of Audi’s high build quality by having a very well balanced build that gives it a muscular yet graceful look. You can immediately make out that it belongs to the Audi pavilion by taking a look at the tail lamps, headlamps, rear-view mirrors and door handles as Audi has followed its norms of keeping the same look going despite the car belonging to a different category. The grill is a perfect match for the horizontal strip that is painted along the side of the SUV along with the standard deep grayish colour which is another sign of a typical Audi vehicle. To reduce the dominating presence of the grill, the Q7 has a nice narrow strip of chrome that outlines it.

Noticeably, the Q7 does seem to remind you of the Audi Avant. The tall shoulder line, slim window area, a slanted roof that proceeds from front to back and the angle of the rear window, seem to give the SUV a very sophisticated look which the Avant possessed. Also, the tips of the tail lamps forming the top corners of the depression in the body work to place the license plate is another feature that highlights the similarity between the Q7 and the Audi Avant. Apart from this, the design of the Q7 includes the mounting of 2 long and narrow reflectors on the rear bumper which also provides the space to place turning signals or rear fog lamps.

The Audi Q7 also has an option of having 3-row seating, a feature that pushes it a notch above both, the Touareg and the Cayenne. The middle row seats can be folded and rolled forward to provide easy access to the rear seating. The fact that the middle row seats can be moved forward ensures that the back seat passengers have a modest amount of legroom. There is also the added function of the rear seat being made to be able to fold flat onto the cars flooring to provide good space to store cargo. Audi has also made it a point to make sure that the rear row of seats can be controlled electronically.

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The Classic Chevy’s

Chevrolet’s old advertising campaign read, “Baseball, apple pie, and Chevrolet.” It was supposedly General Motor’s chief division attempted to program consumers into believing that a Chevrolet was as normal as Main Street, USA. In a number of ways, this campaign worked. For generations now, the Chevrolet distribution has been dishing out cars that have been lapped up by Americans, in particular those buying their first car. Let us now take a look at three Chevy classics that have created the respected US automaker.

Corvette – In 1953, the Chevy Corvette was released and since then the auto market has not been the same. This two seat ragtop paved the way for greater and lesser cars to enter the US market including Chevy’s own Camaro first, and followed by the Chevelle; Pontiac’s Firebird and GTO; Ford’s Thunderbird and Mustang; the Dodge Charger; Plymouth ‘Cuda; AMC Javelin; Datsun 240Z; and a multitude of other cars. For over 50 years, the limited production Corvette has been the “halo” car for Chevrolet and is now a much loved of the baby boomer set.

Camaro – One of the new “pony cars” was the Camaro which, along with the correspondingly designed Pontiac Firebird, was GM’s answer in 1967 to the Ford Mustang. After the 1964 introduction of the Mustang, GM badly needed a response! Pony cars were famous for compact size, speed, and 2+2 seating. Add in a convertible and you had a true California cruiser. After 35 years of production, Chevy discontinued their Camaro while the Mustang is still being made even today. Good news for Camaro fans: A new Camaro is reportedly set to debut later this year or early 2010.

El Camino – Which is it; a car or, is it a truck? How about: car/truck? Half car and half truck, the El Camino is basically a car with the rear section converted into a truck bed. Introduced in 1959, the original El Camino was based on the Impala platform, then on the Chevelle, and later on the Malibu chassis. The El Camino was released as Chevy’s response to the 1957 introduction of the Ford Ranchero, the first production car/truck. Although not meant for heavy duty truck use, the El Camino when equipped with adjustable shock absorbers, was able to carry its share of weight in its back bed.

Other cars from Chevy that have been unforgettable include: the Venture, Nova, Caprice, and Chevelle; while some easily forgettable models include the Chevette, Monza, and Vega.

Chevrolet’s existing line up is a far cry from their former times fleet, but with over 25 cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs models being marketed today, the Chevrolet name continues to impact and shape the American automotive industry.

BMW and Mercedes are the first that come to mind when you think of German automotive excellence. However, Audi has also been making its name, leaving lasting impressions on the industry. It will surely cause a lot of trouble with its current line up of cars, and future releases as well. The icing on the cake is truly the Audi A8. The A8 is true winner, being an awesome alternative to BMW and Mercedes. This article is an in depth look at the top of the line sedan, highlighting its spectacular offerings.

In 1994, Audi decided to take on Mercedes and BMW by introducing an all new car; which was the full size Audi A8. As the premier car built on an entirely aluminum platform, this was done for weight saving optimization, the Audi A8 has been relentlessly reshaping the German luxury car sales ever since. Looking back at 1997, the Audi A8 became the first car ever to offer up to six air bags! Later, more powerful diesel and petrol powered engine variants were brought out to further detach the brand from its competitors.

From 1997, the A8 has been strongly marketed in the USA. Unfortunately, however, it hasn’t swiped as many sales away from Mercedes and BMW as the Audi Company had initially hoped. Even then, the current model offers much more style and technical modernization to be a truly different model from the BMW 7-Series or the Mercedes S-Class.

One thing that Audi enthusiasts have really valued about the Audi A8 is its wide engine variants. Most certainly, the powerful petrol (gasoline) powered V8 is on offer, but other engine choices including V10 and V12 engines are available as well. Turbo diesel fueled V6 and V8 engines have been made available in European versions of the car, but will not be in America where emissions standards are much more limiting.

Apart from the wide variety of engine choices, these are some of the things that you get bundled with your Audi: 6 speed Tiptronic transmission, Quattro all wheel drive, Power sunroof, Bi-Xenon headlamps, Front and rear foglamps, Premium sound system, 18 inch alloy wheels, Full leather interiors, and much much more!

For the price of just under $70,000 for the basic model, the Audi A8 is priced competitively against the similar sized BMW and Mercedes models. Furthermore, if it is speed that you want, then the W12 model will get you there in about five seconds. For this, you’ll have to shell out at least $118,000 for the top-of-the-line Audi A8.

To conclude, not everyone wants a car as big and as costly as the Audi A8. If your tastes are a tad simpler, the company markets 13 other models in North America and its Volkswagen division also offers a wide selection of less expensive models.

Audi hopes it is that way for many of its well heeled customers: if it is an Audi A8 that you want, then the price should not be an object.

The number of navigation systems that are available to you is huge and you need to know what you want. You will have to go through the road Angel thoroughly to learn all its tricks.

It is a rugged device, based on the fact that it was designed for inside the vehicle. It can also be used in boats to navigate the waters and you can add more maps to it with the help of memory cards. So, irrespective of whether you are boating, hill walking or driving, this is all you need. You can now finally put away your ordnance survey.

This device is very advanced technologically. It has a water proof screen that contains maps of land and sea. Plus, it is portable or easy to carry. You get pre loaded voiceovers to help you with audible directions. This system allows you to get rid of the big maps you carry around and make some space in your car. As an added incentive, you also get a preloaded safety camera database.

It is a device that is very easy to use. It is a lot of fun to use. You can start using it as soon as you unpack it. No setup or installation is required. Simply, you just need to take it out from the box and put it on. You are ready to go. The touch screen is 3.5 inches long and is touch and color sensitive. It also has a backlight so that you ca n use it no matter where you are.

Everyone in the world is falling for the power of the USB and the Road Angel too is following suit. This product also comes with a charger for your car. The usability and simplicity is further extended by the fact that you can connect it to a computer if you are running low no battery.

To make it possible for you to use this straight out of the box, the system is provided with mapping data during manufacturing itself. You also get software for your PC that helps you to review or print maps as well.

If you are in the market for something that will help you with directions and make you feel safe and comfortable then the Road Angel should be the first thing on your list. It helps makes the experience of driving more enjoyable and easier and also lets you know where the safety cameras are. So, we can say it provides the driver with everything that he or she needs.

If you want to buy a prefab garage you need to first find out if you are allowed to legally. There are a few places that have zoning laws because of which do not allow you to do so. If the town you stay in allows you to purchase a pre fabricated building then you should first learn all that you need to know before actually buying it.

Then you have to decide the size which you would want for your garage. You need to measure property size where you want it installed. You must also measure to see the size of any vehicles that you want to keep here. Also keep in mind space for other stuff like bicycles, seasonal yard furniture, garden tools, etc. so that you do not run out of space later.

You have to think about whether you want windows in your garage. Also decide the door you would want, whether automatic doors, a traditional roll up door or maybe attractive carriage doors.

These garages are available in vinyl, steel and wood. You must account for weather while deciding which material to choose as well as the things you wish to use the garage for.  This should be enough to find out which garage is the best suited for you.

Most garages nowadays include lofts. This addition gives you extra storage space. For electrified garages, these areas are used as quiet office locations that are private.

The most important thing to remember is that you know exactly what you want. Remember to account for the specifics and size of your garage as well as the prescribed cost. Make sure you make a budget and stick to it. A fantastic garage that is prefabricated should not cost you too much.

Most of these garages are built in factories or other buildings and then transported. You should include this cost of transport while doing your calculations.

Apart from this, there are a large number of do it yourself kits for garages and they come with everything that you will need to make your garage.

Luckily, we can buy prefab garages here. With the current state of the economy, hiring contractors to build it for you are becoming harder and harder so prefab is the right choice.

A way in which you can give your car a completely different look without having to change it is to give it a new paint job. With the economy in its current state and the wage rate declining continuously a new paint job is a cheaper way of giving your car a new look. If the engine mechanics are in good condition and it is only the body of the car that you are bored of then you can go in for a new paint job.

It saves you a lot of money and what you can do to save a little bit more is to do it yourself instead of going to professionals. All you need to do is learn the basics and follow instructions carefully and you will be able to re paint your car. One thing though that you need to do if you take on this project is, be ready to make sure that you are giving it your 100% right till the end.

There are a few things that you will need to buy first if you are going to do this yourself. These include:

Covering that you will need for the unpainted areas and masking tape so that these are held in place.  A good detergent and brush for washing your car and a grease/wax remover.  You will need lots of sandpaper. Paint and primers are also needed and they should be urethane based. You will also need a paint sprayer, a knife for fill ins as well as a putty and safety equipment like goggles, protective clothing and masks.

The first thing you need to do is wash your car very well so that all the debris and grime from the body gets removed. If you do not wash your car then the grime and debris will set in below your paint spoiling the finished look.  After this you should you grease/wax remover so that the paint will adhere properly while spraying.

Second, you need to use the sandpaper to remove all the rough spots. After this, you rinse off all the loose sand that is left on the car. Here you can use the putty to fill all the minor pit marks that might have been caused by stones or something similar.

You shouldn’t rush into painting your car. It needs to be completely dry before you start painting. So you should wait for a few hours before starting. You can use this time to cover the areas you do not want to paint with the covering and masking tape.

Now you can start to apply primer to your car. You shouldn’t skip this step as it gives a much better finished look. It makes it easier for the paint to adhere and gives a more even finish. After the primer dries, you have to use sandpaper lightly over it again.

Now you can finally start painting the car. Irrespective of whether you have chosen to use a spray gun or aerosol paint you have to follow the same method. Make sure to apply thin coats. A couple of coats will be more than enough. These couple of light coats are far better than a single thick coat. If you just look at your car you will be able to judge how many more coats it will need. This could vary from 2 to 3 to 4.

Now you can look at the job you have done and admire your personalized paint job.

If you are like all normal people, then you will love your car and always want to protect it from damage. All cars get a little scratched eventually and the paint also starts to fade sooner or later. What are your options? There is a choice between various expensive products that protect your car from things like rust and car paint protection. This is the all in one solution that ensures that your car remains protected from all external elements and keep it looking brand new.

There are different kinds of paint protection for your car. Most of them will offer protection from natural elements like rain and the sun. The sun is reason why cars start to fade. Even if the car is parked in the shade, you can’t stop it from fading unless the car is protected by this spray. It gives you an extra layer above your paint job and you can even match its color with your car so that your car always looks as good as new.

If you live near the coast, you would be worried about rusting as well. These products offer you protection from rusting as well. The products contain ingredients that give you a waxy polish. They are transparent and can be applied on top of your paint job and do the work of a sealant. Most of them say that you can get all round protection from the sun and rust by just using it once.

Another protection option is the one that prevents damage and scratches. This will help protect your car from most of the scratches that it gets from bumps and knocks that you get while driving. The causes for these could be different like bumps, crashes, stones, walls, etc.

Some of these products are even fire resistant and that means you get even more protection. We hope that this one isn’t needed but it is not a bad idea to get it just in case. If your house is in an area where there are a lot of fires, then it is a good idea.

Many of these products even offer you your money back to lessen your worries about the genuineness of their products. You can first try a few of the products to see if you are satisfied with the results. The level of protection required varies from person to person depending on the vehicle they drive and the area they drive it in, so testing is a good idea.

If you want car paint protection that you are 100% sure will give you good results, you should go to a well known car dealer. They can provide you with advice on what works best. A large number of products are available to you online at shopping websites although you can also find a lot of advice on forums as well.

These products are absolutely necessary to sustain the brand new look of your car. If you want to protect your car from all these problems then you should apply these products.