Pics taken from the Facebook pages of various auto brands. Can you identify them?
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Saturday, 13 October 2012
Tips for finding the right used car
"DON’T BUY A CAR ONLINE" is the top tip on The Car People site. They equate the experience to buying a house and I guess, I would have to agree with that. Before buying a used car, I would definitely want to see the car and more importantly, take it for a test drive before I actually buy it.
Buying a used car can sometimes be a bit of a gamble if you are not very car savvy. I bought my current car from a used car dealer and the experience was not that great. The reputation of used car dealers (and quite unfairly I should add) has been ruined by some rotten eggs and people are quite wary. One of the things that most people hate about used car dealers are the over eager pushy salespeople. However, there are several great used car dealers out there with great customer service and no irritating salespeople.
If you live in Manchester, Wakefield, Sheffield and surrounding areas in the UK, and are looking for reputable used car dealers, do check out The Car People. They have been operating for over 10 years and many of their customers go back to them again and again.
They have put together a list of 10 very useful tips you need to consider before buying a used car, which you can download as a pdf document on their website.
Check out their really funny TV ad.
Buying a used car can sometimes be a bit of a gamble if you are not very car savvy. I bought my current car from a used car dealer and the experience was not that great. The reputation of used car dealers (and quite unfairly I should add) has been ruined by some rotten eggs and people are quite wary. One of the things that most people hate about used car dealers are the over eager pushy salespeople. However, there are several great used car dealers out there with great customer service and no irritating salespeople.
If you live in Manchester, Wakefield, Sheffield and surrounding areas in the UK, and are looking for reputable used car dealers, do check out The Car People. They have been operating for over 10 years and many of their customers go back to them again and again.
They have put together a list of 10 very useful tips you need to consider before buying a used car, which you can download as a pdf document on their website.
Check out their really funny TV ad.
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
New Range Rover
The All-New Range Rover unveiled at the Paris Auto Show.
It's the first SUV to have an all-aluminium body structure. No information about emissions or prices have been released as yet.
Monday, 1 October 2012
Jaguar F-Type - more info
Some more info about the new Jaguar F-Type from their Facebook page.
The F-TYPE utilizes a new 8-speed "Quickshift" ZF automatic - supposed to facilitate fast and smooth gear changes. Why not just put a manual gear in?
The F-TYPE utilizes a new 8-speed "Quickshift" ZF automatic - supposed to facilitate fast and smooth gear changes. Why not just put a manual gear in?
Thursday, 27 September 2012
Jaguar launches the F-Type
This is the new Jaguar F-Type, a Two-Seater convertible sports car which was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, La Musee Rodin in Paris, France. It is the first time in nearly 50 years since Jaguar has come out with a 2 seater. Their last 2 seater was the Jaguar XK120 which was launched at the 1948 London Motor Show
Lana Del Rey with the F-TYPE
The car will go on sale in the summer of 2013.
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Nokia Drive on the Nokia Lumia 900
Two videos of the Nokia Lumia 900 running the Nokia Drive (sat nav) app.
I am using the Surfer Dude voice.
The kids think he sounds funny and they all laugh when he says "Your right, not my right, Dude!"
Recalculating the new route
3D representation of the Ricoh Arena
I am using the Surfer Dude voice.
The kids think he sounds funny and they all laugh when he says "Your right, not my right, Dude!"
Recalculating the new route
3D representation of the Ricoh Arena
Friday, 14 September 2012
The new MINI Paceman
Four versions of the all-new MINI Paceman is set for UK launch in March 2013.
This coupé version of the Countryman goes from a 0-62mph of just 7.5 seconds. The unique design features include upright front grille, with hexagonal radiator grille and broad chrome surround along with the blacked-out pillars creating a ‘floating’ roof. However, the most distinguishing feature is it's roof which gently slopes towards the rear of the car, ending at the integrated spoiler.
This coupé version of the Countryman goes from a 0-62mph of just 7.5 seconds. The unique design features include upright front grille, with hexagonal radiator grille and broad chrome surround along with the blacked-out pillars creating a ‘floating’ roof. However, the most distinguishing feature is it's roof which gently slopes towards the rear of the car, ending at the integrated spoiler.
The four versions of the car includes two petrol and two diesel. All have powerful four-cylinder engines with a six-speed manual gearbox, or the optional six-speed automatic with Steptronic function for manual control.
For those who want4 wheel drive, MINI’s ALL4 system is available on the Cooper D, SD and Cooper S Paceman models.
MINI Cooper Paceman:
1.6-litre Petrol engine 122bhp
0-62mph in 10.4 seconds,
fuel economy of 47.1mpg
CO2 emissions of 140 g/km.
MINI Cooper S Paceman
1.6-litre Petrol engine tuned to deliver 184bhp.
0-62mph in 7.5 seconds.
Fuel economy is 46.3mpg
CO2 emissions are 143g/km.
MINI Cooper D Paceman
1.6-litre 112bhp turbocharged Diesel engine
0-62mph time of 10.8 seconds.
Fuel economy 64.2mpg
CO2 emissions 115g/km.
MINI Cooper SD Paceman
2.0-litre 143bhp Diesel engine.
0-62mph time is 9.2 seconds.
Fuel economy is 61.4mpg
CO2 emissions 122g/km.
A John Cooper Works Paceman version will also be coming soon.
Prices will start at £18,970 on the road.