Sunday, December 19, 2010

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2011 Land Rover LR4

Posted: 19 Dec 2010 04:20 PM PST

The Basics: Last year Land Rover's rugged, mainstream LR3 model was given an upgraded interior, a new engine, and other improvements and renamed LR4. For 2011 Land Rover is making this serious off-roader even more capable with the addition of Hill Start Assist, Gradient Acceleration Control, and an improved Terrain Response system—plus...


The Five Greatest Mercedes-Benz Sports Cars of All Time

Posted: 19 Dec 2010 09:57 AM PST

Most people think Henry Ford invented the car, but he didn’t. The people credited with inventing the automobile are Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, both of whom, working separately, came up with an internal combustion engine-powered conveyance in 1886. Flash forward 125 years and the company founded from their efforts, Mercedes-Benz, is one...


How To Avoid Car Burglaries

Posted: 19 Dec 2010 08:40 AM PST

The City of Dallas, Texas, has known for a long time that they have a problem with burglaries of motor vehicles (BMVs). In 2009 the city did a review of the problem and found that the perpetrators are especially fond of GPS devices and laptops, and that in the course of these crimes approximately 70 percent of the vehicles are damaged. To get...


Survival Tips for a Winter Breakdown: Stay Warm, Stay With the Car

Posted: 19 Dec 2010 05:11 AM PST

Protecting yourself and your family during winter weather driving conditions that suddenly strand you – often miles from help and in areas you may be unfamiliar with – takes on even more importance this holiday season when AAA estimates that 90 percent of all Americans will be traveling (most on the highways). Here are a few more...


2011 Smart Fortwo

Posted: 18 Dec 2010 05:36 PM PST

The Basics: With its diminutive size and Fisher-Price-like details inside and out, the 2011 Smart Fortwo two-seater might seem a little more like a toy at times. Don't let that put you off too much; it's a real car—competent in the city and fun to drive in urban traffic. However after seriously considering the Fortwo's many tradeoffs, many...


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