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The Kia Ray concept is a sneak peak into a future envisaged by the Korean car company. A plug-in hybrid vehicle that draws power from a 115kW 1.4-litre gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine combined with a 78kW electric motor, the Kia Ray concept is designed to be ultra green, from its design to its propulsion systems and construction method.

The 4-door, 4-seat Ray concept is a compact sedan based on the Forte platform. It’s the fifth vehicle to come from Kia Design Center America in Irvine, California, over the last year (previous: Soul, Forte, Forte Koup and Sorento). The Ray concept uses lightweight materials throughout (many which are recycled) to aid in the car’s efficiency, along with solar cells embedded into the roof-top glass panel that power the climate control system. The roof also features glazing materials said to “dramatically” reduce heat in an effort to keep the interior cool. Here are some cool pictures of Kia Ray.

Ferrari unveiled F60, as it’s first contender of 2009 F1 on 12th January 2009. F60 is unveiled to celebrate the 60th year of participation of the Scuderia in the Formula 1 arena since 1950.

The new car new aerodynamic package which includes a larger front wing, which has a neutral central profile common to all while the rear wing is both higher and narrower than in the past, with the accompanying diffuser moved rearward. Another feature is a possible use of KERS (Kinetic energy recovery system) and the re-introduction of slick tyres. Let’s see if you like this new Ferrari contender.

What you can call it as most economical and least expensive car, Tata Nano, has been launched in India, in the state of Gujrat (Science City in Ahmedabad on 10 January, 2009).

There is no out of the world knowledge when we talk about used auto parts. Everyone out here reading this blog at least know about it. But still for the sake of new visitors who are completely new to auto domain, let me reiterate about it.

Used auto or car parts are car parts that have been utilized for some purpose before. They might have been used to effect repairs on other car parts, come new with the car or been removed as part of a general overhaul, but the point is that these used car parts have been used in some capacity before.

This used status usually results in a decline in the price of an auto part, but at the same time what many people are finding is that a decline in quality is not always a given. In simple words, not all the used auto parts are low in quality but certainly low in cost.

Earlier, people needed to go to the yard physically to find out good auto parts from the pile of used ones. But now they can go online in order to find the same aftermarket parts with better options to find. There are many websites online that can help you in this search, allowing you to find the particular used auto parts that you are looking for through an online search. The searching is made so simple and effective that you can choose the year of make, vehicle company and make & the actual part for example - you can right away search for 2005, Audi S5 and used tires. Something similar you have in mind while you search for an auto part right? The whole process is made easier and a lot more cost effective.

These searches online give you wider option of searching the huge database of used car or auto parts. But simple such websites saves lot of our valuable time and energy. Life has been made just simple.

BMW cars are one hot selection among car lovers. You could probably go mad, if you see the BMW cars, same like I did. It’s my dream car in a way. But unfortunately, I don’t have the savings needed to buy one in today’s date. Still I went ahead and searched for one. You might not have an idea, but you need not to go for a brand new one if you would want one ever. If you can adjust on a second hand BMW car with proper research, you should be almost buying a new car with less price.

You may have to refrain yourself looking at latest BMW car models, but you can still look at used BMW 5 Series cars. Did you check that and like it? I liked this BMW 5-Series 530d M Sport Saloon one. Looks great, and much cheaper than original price. I am seeing those BMW 5 and 6-series models at motors.co.uk.

Well guys, I am astonished with the BMW car collection they have by the way. You name the BMW car model, and they have it. The list of car models on the left side, gives an idea of how many models they have available. Good for us!

What are your favorite car models by the way? and which BMW model you like and why? I would like to hear that.

The Audi S4 seem like compete with bigger engined models of the rivals like Merc Benz and BMW (their cars like the C 350 Sport and 335i M Sport). Audi S4 is also a six-cylinder like the rival cars. the 3.0 litre V6 gives Audi S4 pace and power to perform better than its predecessor.

Some beautiful features of Audi S4

• Audi’s Drive Select system incorporates a sports active differential. It’s key to the way the S4 drives, apportioning power to the outside rear wheel in a corner and making the four-wheel drive S4 feel like it’s rear driven.
• On a wet track with the stability and traction control systems switched off the S4 can be driven like its rear-wheel drive rivals.
• The S4 reveals a beautifully balanced chassis that’s supremely benign on breakaway and very controllable to slide.
• On the road with all the electronic systems turned on it grips hard, turns quickly and rides with real composure.
• The engine might be lacking a few cylinders over its predecessor but it’s certainly not slow, the linear power delivery and free-revving nature allied to the sonorous engine note making it very enjoyable indeed.
• Audi offers the S4 with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic. The auto is actually more economical than the manual, though clever as the auto is the manual is a sweet shifter and allows you to engage more with the S4’s abilities.

Price tag: Around £38-40,000 for the S4 with the trick differential and a few other choice options.

Break down of a car in middle of your drive is the biggest pain I believe. To overcome this, either you need to be a good mechanic yourself or you need to know where to find the good mechanic. It’s not about only finding out good mechanic but he should be from your area.

Since I moved to a new country rececntly, and does not know anything out there; it’s very important for me to keep such emergency services handy. I would have my mobile service set up to let me access internet all where and would take help of websites like mechanicfinder.com.au to find a mechanic.

The benefit of using them that they quickly would search their database and bring me the best mechanics around in my area. Some of the mechanics provide special services for car break downs or panel beaters etc, and I can see the sorted out results accordingly.

You are here to read something on auto reviews, and it would be best possible handy information incase you ever need help of your local mechanics. Keep this page bookmarked, so you never get into trouble.

The 2008 BMW Z4 M is a 2-door, 2-passenger sports car, or you can say a convertible sports car, is available in two trims, the Coupe and the Roadster.

Both trims, Coupe and Roadster are equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, I6, 330-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. That’s pretty impressive for me.

The 2008 Z4 M is actually a carryover from 2007 with  6-speed manual transmission with overdrive being standard.

The estimated market price is around USD 48000. This is one unique sports car which never fails to amaze me. Have a look at the pictures.

While driving your favorite cars, your mind is all set to enjoy the brand new car you have bought or sometimes a used one but of your choice. Keep in mind that as long as it runs well, you enjoy it; but when it comes down to maintenance or repair - you get tired of it. So maintenance of the car is there by default if you want to achieve both, enjoy driving your car and maintain the same across the life of the car.

There are few important things to keep in mind while you maintain your cars.

Sometimes the car repair expenses go way beyond your car repair estimates because you did not consider many things that contribute to car repair. Where as you should have consulted renowned agencies for your car repair estimates and be prepared for the required expenses.

Keep car repairs shop list handy: It’s best to have the list of car repair shops in area handy. But even if it’s not feasible for you, you can find a car repair shop in your area just by click of the button. For example, if you live in SF, California; just go to repairpal.com and give your city and state or zip code to find San Francisco car repair shops and you get a list of car repair shops with Google map attached to it. Even you can give keywords like Toyota Camry repair and you would find relevant shop list. One of the best features, I am enjoying.

So auto repair shall be given as equal importance as to buying a new car. Because you have to maintain it as you bought it with enthusiasm.

2009 Infiniti FX50 Car Details:

Engine: 5.0-liter V-8, 390 hp.
Fuel: Premium recommended
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic, all-wheel drive
Safety: Dual front, seat-mounted side and curtain air bags; 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, stability control and brake assist; lane departure warning and prevention; collision warning; “Around View” video; rear-facing video camera for backing up; tire pressure monitoring; swiveling headlamps; fog lamps.
EPA Fuel Use Estimates: 14 mpg, city; 20 highway.
Price as Driven: $60,465