Archive for January, 2009

Ford considering four-cylinder EcoBoost for F150

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

People are always asking me to write more often, well here you go, I looked up some information on ‘Ford F-100′.

According to sources speaking with Pickuptrucks.com, Ford is considering offering an EcoBoost four-cylinder engine on its F-150 pickup in 2013. The boosted mill is expected to displace around 2.5-liters, produce 260 hp and 300 lb.-ft. of torque, and would only be available on the two-door Regular Cab F-150 4×2 and 4×4. Fords rationale for equipping its workaday pickup with a turbod four is partially due to the rising cost of gasoline, but is primarily fueled by new CAFE regulations that wi

source: Ford considering four-cylinder EcoBoost for F150, Auto News Review

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Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG - Lalala

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Today I was digging for some info on ‘Mercedes-Benz SLK’ and came across the following paragraph:

Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG - Lalala Already we teach several pictures of the new Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Christmas Day, but Mercedes has released the complete batch for your use and enjoyment, confirming that the filtered images were indeed genuine. The sport was almost unchanged in comparison with their younger siblings, but we can find new offerings smoked headlights, a new front spoiler and a redesigned front air intake that has little to do with the appearance F1 pursuing versions basis. I

source: Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG - Lalala, Mercedes

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CPO 2006 Range Rover HSE

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

I’ve a passion for Cars and keep looking for more info. Today, I checked if I could find more info by entering ‘Land Rover Range Rover’ in Google and found this:

We just got a very clean one owner 2006 Range Rover HSE that is Zermatt Silver with parchment leather seats and navy blue piping and navy carpet. … It has only 32k miles and is Land Rover Certified Pre-Owned with the 6 year, 75,000 mile warranty and is available for 5….

source: CPO 2006 Range Rover HSE, Land Rover Cary Blog

Good read!

2009 Marks Lexus’ Last Convertible

Tucker refers to the SC as the most comfortable luxury convertible among the few true ones left today. … With the SCs demise after this year, Lexus is left with no convertible model….Oops, heres the last one: the Lexus SC!…Theres still a chance of getting a Lexus SC before the year ends….

source: 2009 Marks Lexus’ Last Convertible, Luxematic

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89 F250 With Bent Valves

Friday, January 30th, 2009

People are always asking me to blog more often, well here i go, I looked up some info on ‘Ford F-250′.

Hey, I have an 1989 F250 with a 351 Windsor engine, When I bought the truck I was told it had a bad head gasket. I took both heads off and found 2 bent exhaust valves on one side and 1 on the other. I talked to some guys around here as well as the machine shop where I take stuff to and they all said the same thing, that someone had over reved the engine. I spent the money and had the heads worked. Re-Installed them and started the engine. Everything went well for the first three times startin

source: 89 F250 With Bent Valves, Ford Forums - Mustang Forum, Ford Trucks and Cars

Not exactly what I was looking for, but still a good read.

2009 Nissan Altima

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Today I was digging for some info on ‘Nissan Altima’ and came across the following section:

Furthermore, the Altima does not have to take a backseat to either of these cars in body styling. This is an attractive car. … The Nissan designers gave it a sleek, aerodynamic body, with large, expressive headlights and taillights that make it standout from the crowd….Nissan delivered nearly 270,000 Altimas in the U. S last year….Nissan offers the Altima with a 2. 5-liter, four-cylinder engine with 175 hp, and with a 3. 5-liter V-6 that cranks out 270….But do you know who comes in right behind them in sales? The Nissan Altima….

source: 2009 Nissan Altima, New Car Test Reviews

I tried several more searches on ‘Nissan Altima’ but after 10 minutes I got lazy, gave up and posted this entry to ‘MG’. Still, I think it was an interesting time.

BMW M3 Sedan facelifted already

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Today I used Yahoo! to find more information on ‘BMW M6′.. And this is one of the many results I found:

In what is quite possibly the quickest turnover of any car in history, BMW has released the first official images of the revised 2009 M3 Sedan. The new version makes its debut even before the first Australian sales of the current model have begun - although to comfort prospective owners, perhaps you could consider the existing car a limited production model. Read more Like the face lifted 3-Series, the 2009 M3 Sedan features a new tail-light design and boot-lid inspired by the rece

source: BMW M3 Sedan facelifted already, Australian Car Advice | News Blog

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In Which We're In A Dead Heat…

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Today I was digging for some info on ‘Boss Hoss’ and came across the following section:

So I took the dog out for a walk last week. It was about 7 in the morning, but already it was beastly. Walking outside was like walking into a sauna. Humidity was easily at a hundred percent. The sun was beating down on my neck and I was aware that even if it weren’t humid as hell, I’d be feeling the heat. It had to be well into the 90s. Now, none of the above is written in the slightest tone of surprise. I’ve been here for more than 5 years now, and I’ve managed to put it together: Where I liv

source: In Which We’re In A Dead Heat…, Somewhere on the masthead

Not exactly what I was looking for, nevertheless still a interesting read.

2009 Dodge Challenger Tears Up The Road

Friday, January 30th, 2009

I’ve a passion for Cars and keep looking for good articles. Today, I checked if I could find more info by entering ‘Dodge Challenger’ in Google and found this:

Lets take a look at what makes this thing move: The 2009 Dodge Challenger can be fitted with three different engines….Look for the 2009 Dodge Challenger on lots for between $21,820 and $39,820….Were getting a look at the 2009 Dodge Challenger, a fierce sedan thats…

source: 2009 Dodge Challenger Tears Up The Road, Cars. New & Used Cool Cars - Classic & Sports Cars for Sale

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The Infiniti G35 Base for 2004

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Today I was digging for some info on ‘Infiniti G35′ and came across the following paragraph:

The G35 Base is equipped with a Nissan 3. 5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. … This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Infiniti….Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Infiniti, specifically a G35….There are several reasons why the Infiniti G35 Base sold well in 2004….

source: The Infiniti G35 Base for 2004, Luxury Car Facts

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JEEP PROTOTYPE & CONCEPT VEHICLES: PHOTO ARCHIVE

Friday, January 30th, 2009

People are always asking me to write more often, well here you go, I looked up some information on ‘Jeep Commando’.

JEEP PROTOTYPE & CONCEPT VEHICLES: PHOTO ARCHIVE Jeep Prototype & Concept Vehicles: Photo Archive Go behindhand the scenes and wager the elating phylogenesis of every Jeep vehicles. Included are the old CJs, the Wranglers, the Jeep truck, Wagon, Jeepster, Jeepster Commando, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, Cherokee, and the extremely favourite Grand Cherokee. Exquisite photographs pass every of these clifflike Jeeps from construct automobile to image to test creation model. Early expeditionary model

source: JEEP PROTOTYPE & CONCEPT VEHICLES: PHOTO ARCHIVE, Jeep Parts

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