According to MSN Autos
The rite of passage that most men undergo upon transitioning to their 40s is often accompanied by some rather telling symptoms: mood swings, career changes, irrational behaviour and often the purchase of exorbitant and impractical cars. We are not condemning these cars, as there are some very fine cars on this list. No, we are condemning the combover (or toupée-wearing) males who simply cannot age with dignity and buy a sedan, SUV or a minivan like anyone else in their right mind would at that age.
Here’s the list of cars you may want to avoid when you hit 40.
She may be young, but even men admit she knows what she’s talking about.
The young author of Men: An Owner’s Manual, Stephanie Brush gives woman an insight to the man’s brain. Not just any man’s brain, but all of them. She comes to the conclusion that men are basically the same- young and old, rich and poor. Men like to tinker with things.
Read more on Brush’s insight of the male psyche.
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Exotic car maker Lamborghini has announced they will be entering the hybrid fray with their iconic Gallardo.
Company CEO Stephan Winkelmann told Germany’s Automobilewoche that the first one is slated for 2015. He says that the Gallardo’s electric motor will be used for low demand driving in slow, congested city traffic much like the Toyota Prius. When the Lambo hits higher speeds the 10- or 12-cylinder gas engine will kick in and immediately drop your MPGs back to a single digit.
Recently Lamborghini has cut tailpipe emissions by 18 percent with the latest Gallardo, achieved through conventional refinements in the existing V10 powerplant.
Winkelmann said the company will spend $50.3 million between now and 2015, to reduce emissions in both its vehicles and its production facilities. He also confirmed that they will not be producing an all-electric car like the Mercedes-Benz Gullwing.
And I say, why the heck not? This is clearly a vanity effort on Lamborghini’s part. They have a lot more wiggle room design-wise with a starting price of $180,000 for the Gallardo than say Honda.
While this helps the Audi-owned company meet its goal of cutting emissions by 35 percent, I cannot help think it’s all just a big pissing contest with Ferrari.
Ferrari’s hybrid is also set for a 2015 release.
From ChinaCarTimes.com:
The S11 was first unveiled at the Shanghai Auto show earlier this year to an impressed crowd. The car was designed by Shanghai based TJ Innova, the S11 looks fantastic, with Audi and Ferrari design tones slipped into its sleak body, under the platform there is an AWD drivechain pushing power to each corner of the car. From what we hear the S11’s design is completed, and is now at the test stage and will soon be hurtling down the production line in Changchun city, although its not quite clear whose production line they will be using.
In this video performance meets designer labels. Mercedes has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface. In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle’s interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights. In addition, the vehicle features the AMG Performance package to ensure unparalleled handling. All SL 63 AMG Edition IWC vehicles will be delivered to customers along with an exquisite “Grosser Ingenieur” (Great Engineer) watch from the renowned Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen.
Porsche has been teasing the market for years with brief images of its anticipated model, the Panamera. The car therefore made a huge impact when it was previewed at 2009’s Shanghai Auto Show. Set to be launched later in 2009, the 4-door, 4-seater luxury sedan is the German automaker’s first foray into the sedan market. This marks a significant shift for Porsche, and the company expects the Panamera to bring in many new customers. In this video, sister site WatchMojo.com takes look at the Porsche Panamera:
Nissan creates the perfect blend of performance and drivability.
The Nissan GT-R has been the dream car of many American enthusiasts since it was introduced in the Gran Turismo series of video games. A favorite among armchair racers, the digital GT-R was a cinch to drive, with impressive all-wheel-drive handling and plenty of power. Many longed to bring this video-game car to life, and now Nissan has done just that.
Much like the virtual machine, the new GT-R seems to defy the laws of physics. According to its stats, this is one of the fastest, best handling street-legal cars available. Based on our first drive in the new GT-R, we can tell you those stats don’t lie. Read more…
According to Perry Stern
For the first time since 1967, the Guinness World Record for “Fastest Production Car” belongs to an American automobile. Guinness has officially confirmed that Shelby Supercars’ Ultimate Aero hit 256.19 miles per hour on a remote highway in Washington last month.
A local 71-year-old car enthusiast named Chuck Bigelow drove the Ultimate Aero to the new world record. “We wanted to show that you don’t need to be a dedicated professional race-car driver to drive the car at this speed,” said Jerod Shelby, owner of Shelby Supercars and no relation to legendary muscle-car tuner Carol Shelby. “The very first time [Bigelow] got in the car, I said to him, ‘Why don’t you keep it under 200 miles per hour so you can get used to the car?’ Then he went 228 [mph] his first time down the road. He said, ‘It felt so good, I figured I might as well keep going.’” Read more…
According to Christopher Diken
The midsize Jaguar XF sedan is a stylish coupe-inspired replacement for the S-Type sedan. It comes amply powered in Luxury and Premium Luxury trim levels by the larger XJ sedan’s V8 engine. The top Supercharged model gets a stronger version of the same engine. A six-speed automatic is the only available transmission. The XF comes packed with a long list of sophisticated chassis control systems, and the top model gets Jaguar’s self-adjusting suspension. A rich and novel interior springs to life due when the door is opened, with many of the latest high-tech features offered.
COLUMBUS, OH–(Marketwire - March 25, 2008) - SafeAuto Insurance Company offers drivers five tips to save money on car insurance. SafeAuto’s tips are based on more than a decade of experience in the automobile insurance industry, offering state required insurance coverage to an underserved market.
“The combination of high gas prices and an unsteady economy has consumers keeping an eye on every dollar they spend, and automobile insurance is no exception,” Jon Diamond, president of SafeAuto said. “A growing number of people who may have never thought about shopping auto insurance prices are looking for low cost insurance options. Keeping customers legal for less has always been the central mission at SafeAuto Insurance Company.”
SafeAuto recommends the following tips to save money on car insurance:
1. Some cars cost more to insure. Sports cars and the more expensive models are simply more expensive to insure because they are more expensive to repair in an accident. Do some research before you buy, and ask your existing insurance company if they use any specific criteria to determine the cost of insuring a vehicle. Also realize cars can be re-classified causing your insurance rates to increase.
2. Arm yourself with an alarm. Installing safety and anti-theft devices lower your risk profile. The lower the risk of theft, the less expensive it will be to insure your vehicle. Be sure to tell your insurance company about the devices you have installed.
3. Reduce drive time. Drivers who average 40 miles or less a day qualify for low mileage discounts with most car insurance companies.
4. Determine a deductible amount. Higher deductibles usually mean cheaper insurance policies. If you are prepared to pay a higher amount in the event of an accident, you can save money by increasing your deductible.
5. Play it Safe. Your driving record can significantly impact your insurance costs. If you’ve had multiple accidents or moving violations you’re likely to have a higher insurance bill. Drivers with safe driving records also often qualify for discounts on their policies. The easiest way to be a safe driver is to pay attention to your driving. Do not use cell phones or other electronic devices while driving, and never drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
About SafeAuto
SafeAuto Insurance Company was started in Ohio in 1993. As a provider of minimum insurance coverage and serving an underserved market, the company quickly expanded into Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois, Arizona, Oklahoma and Texas. Today, the company provides minimum insurance coverage to automobile drivers in 14 states. SafeAuto is a direct-to-consumer auto insurance company that does not rely on a middleman, which ultimately saves its clients money. The company specializes in minimum coverage to meet the law’s requirements for automobile insurance coverage in every state in which it operates.
For more information visit http://www.safeauto.com.
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