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Unsafe Substances Are Found in Automobiles

2012-01-13T20:19:00.003+06:00

The toxins associated with cars aren't limited to those coming out of the tailpipe. Most people do not realize that chemicals inside vehicles also pose health concerns. Substances like PBDEs, phthalates, asbestos and chlorine are all dangerous substances found inside vehicles.

PBDEs and Phthalates

One common concern relates to the dust that collects on the windshield. It often contains PBDEs and phthalates which are dangerous to pregnant women, causing birth defects in some cases. This dust is also linked to learning disabilities and liver problems. The reason PBDEs are used in cars is because they are flame-retardant for the purpose of preventing car fires. As reported by CNN in the article, "Group: 'New Car Smell' includes toxins," in 2004, there were 297,000 car fires resulting in 550 deaths. Not surprisingly, this statistic is used to strengthen arguments for the continued use of these substances.

Asbestos

In addition to PBDEs, some older cars contain asbestos in the brake pads and clutch plates. Mechanics are warned to wear face masks when they work on these cars. Asbestos is potentially fatal and can cause mesothelioma, a dangerous cancer. For anyone who watches TV, it is apparent that asbestos is causing health problems for many people. This fact is evidenced by the constant barrage of TV advertisements from attorneys hoping to represent mesothelioma victims and their families.

Chlorine & Benzene

Another culprint worth mentioning while discussing vehicle toxins is chlorine. This chemical is often used to protect the upholstery of cars. Chlorine is associated with thyroid problems and cancers of the prostrate and ovaries. Benzene is another component of some upholstery fabrics and can cause nausea and stomach issues.

Conclusion

Amid pleas from environmental groups for safer car interiors, car companies are working to cleanup the inside of vehicles. There are safety precautions that can be taken in the meanwhile to lessen the danger of inhaling the toxic chemicals in cars. Since the worst toxins are believed to be found in the dust on the windshield and inside the car, keeping the windshield clean is a first step to be taken to minimize the possibility of inhaling toxins. A second precautionary step to consider is to limit the use of the air conditioner, reserving it for only the hottest days.

2012 Volvo C30 sports Coupe Review

2011-10-28T23:56:00.001+06:00

2012 Volvo C30: The 2012 Volvo C30 is a 2-door, 4-passenger sports coupe, available in 6 trims, ranging from the T5 to the T5 R-Design Platinum.

Platform: 2012 Volvo C30 is a carryover from 2011.

Trims : It is available in 63 trims, ranging from the T5 to the T5 R-Design Platinum.

Equiped : 2012 Volvo C30 is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 227-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission is optional.

MSRP : The MSRP of 2012 Volvo C30 is ranging from $24,700 - $31,500

Invoice : 2012 Volvo C30's invoice is ranging from $23,218 - $29,610

2012 Volvo C70 Convertable Car Review

2011-10-28T23:44:00.000+06:00

2012 Volvo C70: The 2012 Volvo C70 is a 2-door, 4-passenger convertible,

Platform: 2012 Volvo C70 is all-new for 2011.

Trims : It is available in 3 trims, ranging from the T5 to the T5 Platinum.

Equiped : 2012 Volvo C70 is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 227-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard.

MSRP : The MSRP of 2012 Volvo C70 is ranging from $39,950 - $43,550

Invoice : 2012 Volvo C70's invoice is ranging from $37,553 - $40,937

Ford's new Model 2011 Ford Mustang Latest Convertable Sports car

2011-05-05T10:46:00.003+06:00

2011 Ford Mustang : The 2011 Ford Mustang is a 2-door, 4-passenger family coupe, sports coupe, convertible, or convertible sports car. It is available in 8 trims which are the V6 Coupe to the GT Premium Convertible.

Platform : The 2011 Mustang is a carryover from 2010.

Trims : The trims of 2011 Ford Mustang are the V6 Coupe,the V6 Premium Coupe,theV6 Convertible,the GT Coupe, the V6 Premium Convertible,the GT Premium Coupe, the GT Convertible, the GT Premium Convertible.

V6 Coupe : The V6 Coupe is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 305-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 29-mpg
on the highway.

GT Premium : The GT Premium Convertible is equipped with a standard 5.0-liter, V8, 412-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

MSRP : The MSRP of 2011 Ford Mustang is ranging from $22,145 - $37,845

Invoice : 2011 Ford Mustang's invoice is ranging from $21,078 - $34,765

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A four pasenger two door luxury sports coupe 2011 BMW 1 Series with High speed

2011-04-10T22:44:00.003+06:00

The 2011 BMW 1 Series is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports coupe, or luxury convertible Car. 2011 BMW 1 Series is available in 4 trims, which are the 128i Coupe, the 128i Convertible, the 135i Coupe and the 135i Convertible.

Here, I discused about two trims - the 128i Coupe and the 135i Convertible. The 2011 BMW 1 Series 128i Coupe is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 230-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional for
2011 BMW 1 Series 128i Coupe.

On the other hand, The 2011 BMW 1 Series 135i Convertible is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 300-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 7-speed manual transmission is optional.

The difference between teo trims of 2011 BMW 1 Series is the engine power which are 230-horsepower and 300-horsepower respectively and for this power variation, you will find little difference between these two trims

The 2011 BMW 1 Series is a carryover from 2010. The MSRP of 2011 BMW 1 Series ranging from $29,450 - $40,650 and the Invoice of 2011 BMW 1 Series also ranging from
$27,095 - $37,400. If you need more information about 2011 BMW 1 Series please search in the web.

2010 Lamborghini Murcielago: 2-door luxary sports car freshened for 2010

2011-01-10T14:31:00.002+06:00

2010 Lamborghini Murcielago : The 2010 Murcielago is a 2-door, 2-passenger luxury sports car, or convertible sports car, available in 4 trims ranging from the LP640 Coupe to the LP670-4 SuperVeloce.

Platform : The 2010 LP640 Coupe is a carryover from 2009. The LP670-4 SuperVeloce has been reskinned for 2010.

Trims : The 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago available in 4 trims, LP640 Coupe,LP640 Roadster,LP650-4 Roadster and LP670-4 SuperVeloce.

Equiped: The LP640 Coupe is equipped with a standard 6.5-liter, V12, 640-horsepower engine that achieves 8-mpg in the city and 13-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The LP670-4 SuperVeloce is equipped with a standard 6.5-liter, V12, 670-horsepower engine that achieves 9-mpg in the city and 14-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is optional.

MSRP : This is ranging from $360,400 - $455,400

Invoice : 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago's invoice is Not Available.

The 2010 LP640 Coupe is a carryover from 2009. The LP670-4 SuperVeloce has been reskinned for 2010.

2010 Volvo C30: 2-door sports coupe freshened for 2010

2010-10-24T01:54:00.001+06:00

2010 Volvo C30 : The 2010 Volvo C30 is a 2-door, 4-passenger sports coupe, available in two trims, the T5 and the T5 R-Design.

Platform: The 2010 Volvo C30 is freshened for 2010.

Trims : The 2010 Volvo C30 two trims, the T5 and the T5 R-Design.

Equiped: The 2010 Volvo C30 is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 227-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission is optional.

MSRP : This is ranging from $24,100 - $26,300

Invoice : 2010 Volvo C30's invoice is Not Available.

There is a little difference between 2010 Volvo C30 and 2011 Volvo C30, and thats on price and their availability.

2011 Volvo C30: 2-door sports coupe reskinned for 2011

2010-10-24T01:36:00.002+06:00

2011 Volvo C30 : The 2011 Volvo C30 is a 2-door, 4-passenger sports coupe which is available in two trims, the T5 and the T5 R-Design.

Platform: The 2011 Volvo C30 is reskinned for 2011.

Trims : The 2011 Volvo C30 two trims, the T5 and the T5 R-Design.

Equiped: The 2011 Volvo C30 is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 227-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission is optional.

MSRP : This is ranging from $24,600 - $26,950

Invoice : 2011 Volvo C70's invoice is ranging From $23,124 - $25,333.

New 2011 Volvo C70 Cars : 4-passenger convertible Car

2010-10-06T13:02:00.001+06:00

2011 Volvo C70 : The 2011 Volvo C70 is a 2-door, 4-passenger convertible, and available in one trim only, the T5.

Platform: The 2011 C70 is reskinned for 2011.

Trims : The 1 trims of 2011 Volvo C70 are the T5.

Equiped: The 2011 Volvo C70 is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 227-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard.

MSRP : This is ranging from $39,950 - $39,950

Invoice : 2011 Volvo C70's invoice is not Available now.

2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe Luxury Sports Coupe :: New BMW Sports Cars

2010-07-31T03:12:00.001+06:00

2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe Luxury Sports Coupe :: New BMW Sports Cars

2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe : The 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe is a 2-door and 4-passenger luxury sports coupe. The new 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe is available in 5 trims, ranging from 328i to the 335is.

Platform: The 328i has been freshened for 2011. The 335is is all-new for 2011.

Trims : The 5 trims of 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe are the 328i,the 328i xDrive, the 335i,the 335i xDrive,the 335is,

Equipped:

2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe 328i: The 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe 328i is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 230-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe 335is: The 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe 335is is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 320-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

MSRP : This price of 2011 BMW 3 Series Coup is ranging from $36,200 - $49,650.

Invoice : 2011 BMW 3 Series Coup's invoice is ranging from $33,305 - $45,680.

The New 2010 Aston Martin Rapide Luxury Sports Sedan :: Latest Aston Martin Sports Cars

2010-07-31T02:45:00.002+06:00

The New 2010 Aston Martin Rapide Luxury Sports Sedan :: Latest Aston Martin Sports Cars

2010 Aston Martin Rapide : The New 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is a 4-door and 4-passenger luxury sports sedan. The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is available in one trim only, the 4-Door.

Platform: The 2010 Rapide is all-new for 2010.

Trims : The 2 trims of 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage are the Coupe and the Volante.

Equipped : The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 470-horsepower engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

MSRP : This price of 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is ranging from $197,850 - $197,850.

Invoice : 2010 Aston Martin Rapide's invoice is not Available now.

2010 V8 Vantage Luxury Sports Car :: New Aston Martin Sports Cars

2010-07-31T02:30:00.003+06:00

2010 V8 Vantage Luxury Sports Car :: New Aston Martin Sports Cars

2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage : The 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a 2-door and 2-passenger luxury sports car, or convertible sports car. The 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is available in two trims the Coupe and the Roadster.

Platform: 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a carryover from 2009.

Trims : The trims of 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage are the Coupe and the Volante.

Both trims of 2010 V8 Vantage are equipped with a standard 4.7-liter, V8, 420-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.

MSRP : This price is ranging from $118,650 - $131,650.

Invoice : 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage's invoice is not Available now.

New Aston Martin Sports Cars : 2010 Aston Martin DBS

2010-07-30T01:28:00.003+06:00

New Aston Martin Sports Cars : 2010 Aston Martin DBS

2010 Aston Martin DBS : The 2010 Aston Martin DBS is a 2-door, up to 4-passenger luxury sports car, or convertible sports car. The 2010 Aston Martin DBS is available in two trims.

Platform: 2010 Aston Martin DBS is a carryover from 2009. The Volante is all-new for 2010.

Trims : The 2 trims of 2010 Aston Martin DB9 are the Coupe and the Volante.

Both trims of 2010 Aston Martin DBS are equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 510-horsepower engine that achieves 11-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

MSRP : This price is ranging from $266,000 to 279,500

Invoice : 2010 Aston Martin DBS's invoice is not Available now.

New Aston Martin Sports Cars : 2010 Aston Martin DB9

2010-07-30T01:15:00.002+06:00

New Aston Martin Sports Cars : 2010 Aston Martin DB9

2010 Aston Martin DB9 : The 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports car, or convertible sports car. The 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is available in two trims.

Platform: 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is a carryover from 2009

Trims : The 2 trims of 2010 Aston Martin DB9 are the Coupe and the Volante.

Both trims are equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 470-horsepower engine that achieves 11-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

MSRP : This is rangong from $180,070 to $193,570

Invoice : 2010 Aston Martin DB9's invoice is not Available now.

New 2010 Acura TL Luxury Sports Sedan : Car Review

2010-07-30T01:04:00.003+06:00

New 2010 Acura TL Luxury Sports Sedan : Car Review

2010 Acura TL : The 2010 TL is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan. The 2010 Acura TL is available in 8 trims.

Platform : 2010 TL is a carryover from 2009

Trims : The 8 trims of 2010 Acura TL are ranging from the 5-Spd AT to the 6-Spd MT SH-AWD w/Tech Package and HPT.

5-Spd AT : The 5-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 280-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

6-Spd MT SH-AWD w/Tech Package and HPT : The 6-Spd MT SH-AWD w/Tech
Package and HPT is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 305-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.

MSRP : $35,105 - $43,385

Invoice : Not Available

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class- A luxury sports sedan

2010-06-17T06:19:00.001+06:00

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a carryover from 2009. The 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a 4-passenger luxury sedan also called luxury sports sedan. It has 4 door and it is available in two trims.The trims are the CLS550 4-Door Coupe and the CLS63 AMG 4-Door Coupe.

The CLS550 4-Door Coupe of 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is equipped with a standard 5.5-liter, V8, 382-horsepower engine. By this engine it achieves 14-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway.

On the other hand the CLS63 AMG 4-Door Coupe is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V8, 507-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 18-mpg on the highway. Furthermore, a 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

The price range of 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is MSRP $72,400 - $97,950 and invoice is $67,332 - $91,094.

Video Preview: Lexus LF-Ch Hybrid Hatchback Concept Unveiled last month at the Frankfurt Auto Show

2009-10-13T15:03:00.006+07:00

Lexus has announced that along with the world premiere of a new two seater supercar concept, it will show the LF-Ch hybrid hatchback concept for the first time in Japan. Unveiled last month at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the LF-Ch is expected to lead to a production model, in Europe, by 2011.

Lexus sees the premium compact segment as an important one in Europe and wants to build the LF-Ch hatchback to compete directly with cars like the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Volvo C30.
Recently Lexus also posted a survey on it’s U.S. website, polling consumers on if the LF-Ch would be a viable vehicle for the North American market. With this debut in Japan, one has to think Toyota’s luxury arm is also thinking about a road-going LF-Ch for its home market as well.

Lexus has been typically tight-lipped about the LF-Ch concept, but it has registered the CT200h name in North America, suggesting that is what the car will eventually be called. We should also expect a hybrid powerplant aimed at giving higher performance with increased fuel economy.

BMW's Vision EfficientDynamics concept May satisfy us when it hits the streets

2009-10-13T14:53:00.005+07:00

I think no one like concept cars. Year after year we see new concept cars more fantastical and amazing than the last, and year after year we see cars hit the market that have had all the magic ripped out of them by safety regulations and market realities.

The newly unveiled Vision EfficientDynamics car from BMW is mainly here to show us BMW's new diesel-based plug-in hybrid drive system. But it's also here to annoy us. Video is after the break.

Video Show :: BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept Review

2009-10-13T14:32:00.005+07:00

BMW hosted a lengthy press conference during which cars zoomed all around its raised track, and at the end the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept silently took the stage. It's a glass-topped Hot Wheels with two engines, a deep dish

seventies-looking steering wheel and matching contoured wheels. Around the back corners the design elements get a little busy, but taken as a whole the EfficientDynamics Concept comes together well. Give it a more demure paint job and its built-in details will stand out beautifully. If this is the real future of eco, then sign us up schnell. Full details in the press release after the break.

Fifth Gear Ferrari Enzo vs McLaren F1 comparison video

2009-08-29T22:58:00.001+07:00

Watch and enjoy Ferrari Enzo vs McLaren F1 comparison video.
I think this video will provide you perfect ideae to know which one is better.

Thanks for enjoying this video. Don't forget to left your openion.

BMW E30 325i Summit New Ground Control Suspension

2009-08-29T22:51:00.002+07:00

BMW E30 325i Summit New Ground Control Suspension put to the test on a cliff road covered in gravel in places.

BMW E30 325i Summits speed: 2nd gear gets to 90kph, 3rd to 130kph. Hitting the first switchbacks at 150+ in 4th.

Genuine 1987 M325i. Full M-Tech 1 with LSD, black headliner, 15inch weaves, you know the deal.

Enjoy the video..........

The 2009 smart fortwo Convertable Cheap Family Coupe review

2009-08-12T00:49:00.004+07:00

The 2009 smart fortwo is a 2-door, 2-passenger family coupe, or convertible. The 2009 smart fortwo is available in 3 trims, ranging from the pure to the passion cabriolet.

Both trims of 2009 smart fortwo are equipped with a standard 1.0-liter, I3, 71-horsepower engine that achieves 33-mpg in the city and 41-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard for both.

The 2009 fortwo is a carryover from 2008. The 2009 smart fortwo's MSRP ranging from $11,990 - $16,990 and its invoice is not available. Upon the description of 2009 smart fortwo, it seems as a cheap car and i think due to it's lower price it will be attracted by it's customers.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger Sports Coupe Review

2009-08-12T00:28:00.004+07:00

The 2009 Dodge Challenger is a 2-door, 5-passenger sports coupe. The 2009 Dodge Challenger is available in 3 trims, ranging from the SE to the SRT8.

The SE of 2009 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 250-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard for it. on the other hand, the SRT8 2009 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a standard 6.1-liter, V8, 425-horsepower engine. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is also standard for it, and a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is optional.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger is a carryover from 2008. The MSRP of 2009 Dodge Challenger is ranging from $22,220 - $40,220 and its invoice is ranging from $20,890 - $37,270.

2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Looks Simple But A Smart Car

2009-06-17T01:40:00.004+06:00

The 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is a 4-door, 6-passenger family sedan. The 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is available in one trim only, the LS. The Grand Marquis is equipped with a standard 4.6-liter, V8, 224-horsepower, flexible fuel engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway.

A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard for 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. The 2009 Grand Marquis is a carryover from 2008. The MSRP of 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is selected $29,270 and it's invoice is $27,413. scek7gb8my

Luxury Sports Sedan 2009 Maserati Quattroporte In Brief

2009-06-17T01:26:00.004+06:00

The 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sports sedan. The 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is available in two trims. The trims of 2009 Maserati Quattroporte are the Base and the S.

The Base is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, V8, 400-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 18-mpg on the highway. The S is equipped with a standard 4.7-liter, V8, 425-horsepower engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims of 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. The 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is all-new for 2009. The MSRP of 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is ranging from $122,300 - $127,550 and it's invoice is not available.