Initially, it looks like everything is going well here. The guy drifting this BMW choose a great spot, and the way the tires are kicking up the sand makes for a great shot. Unfortunately, after a few revolutions, he gets over-confident and runs up on the guy filming. Oops. Fortunately, while the cameraman had to jump out of the way, he escaped unharmed. You have to love his tirade at the end. Enjoy.
November 21, 2007 - Torrance, CA - It’s that time of year again when the malls are crowded and everyone is seeking the perfect gift for a loved one. To celebrate the season and December Sales Event, Lexus debuts its famous ad campaign featuring a Lexus in the driveway adorned with a big red bow.
Calling all owners of Mercedes-Benz AMG models. Those of you who are lucky enough to have exclusive access to the brand’s very own ‘Private Lounge’ website should have been notified within the past few hours that a brand new ‘mystery model’ from AMG will be making a splash with a surprise world debut at the New York Auto Show in just a few weeks time. No hints are given as such, as to what particular model the car might be, though insider reports suggest that the the car could be the AMG C 63 - Thanks to some highly detailed shots and a cloaked profile shot of the car. The car is expected to become the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class that was only just ‘officially’ showed-off at the beginning of this month in Geneva. Read the full story at WCF. Expect rumours to float around right up until the official unveiling in early April, when we hope to shed some light on the story.
General Motors are delaying the production of the Chevrolet Cruze and other vehicles as company executives are making decisions on a day to day basis.
The cut in product development finances will save GM a hefty $1.5 billion.
In the recent weeks, the company has announced to the public that it will be cutting its budget for product line expansion for as much as two years with a greater percentage of belt-tightening happening in 2009.
Experts see the move as an anxious step to stay afloat amid the credit crunch. This means that dealerships will not get the cars that they are supposed to sell on time, cars which will help GM recover.
Officials of GM reveal that capital expenditure portions for engineering, design, and other things will mean money going out from the GM books and needs to be cut. They have disclosed that the current global financial disaster is one of the toughest challenges faced by the company.
Cars like Camaro and Chevrolet Volt will not be delayed but most of the range of cars will. Auto industry experts say that holding production is a threading on dangerous waters since this may mean falling short of sales goals in the future.
Some are speculating that GM has reached a critical level of cash flow. Sources say that with full blast production the company uses up around $1 billion per month. The company has only $17 billion left of its funds thus the development delays might be signs of desperation.
GM needs around $14 billion to maintain full operations and financial experts are seeing a very difficult winter ahead for the car manufacturer.
There will still be debuts in 2009. These will be the GM vehicles that have been developed like the Buick La Crosse and the Camaro from Chevrolet. The Chevy Volt is also expected to hit the market by next year. Some industry experts are wondering why the Cruze, expected to bring in the volume of sales, will be delayed.
Lexus introduced the sixth SC 430 Pebble Beach Edition to commemorate its continuing partnership with Pebble Beach Company. The SC430 was unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Lexus Fashion Preview on August 15, 2008. Production of this 2009 Pebble Beach Edition vehicle is limited to 300 SC 430 hardtop convertibles. Pebble Beach Edition owners have the opportunity to customize their ownership experience by selecting from one of three distinctive merchandise packages: Callaway Golf Experience, Travel Package or Epicurean Encounter.
[Source: Lexus]
The pilot episode of Top Gear Russia has been filmed and photos have leaked. According to myTopGear.ru, the site who has been breaking all of this Top Gear Russia news, it will air on February 22nd.
by: Alex Baumm
Have you heard of cheap car insurance?
A number of car owners have not yet tried cheap car insurance and they are missing a lot of benefits. A car owner, in one way or another, will be encountering troubles with the high cost of regular auto insurance premiums. This is where the greatest advantage of cheap auto insurance comes in.
So, how do you take hold of cheap car insurance? Well, the steps are simple but will require some thinking and patience. Here are some the most important tips on how you can get cheap car insurance.
First, take pains in comparing policies offered by several auto insurance companies.
Though the essential features of auto insurance companies are more almost the same, there would still be some discrepancies and differences. And in these differences the crucial factor lies in terms of how you could find cheap car insurance.
Some auto insurance companies will offer comprehensive or limited coverage while some other companies will have policies that depend on how many persons will be using the car or for what purpose the car will be utilized under normal circumstances. Generally, a car used to take children to and from the school and one used to and from the office will be taken into consideration.
Second, look for companies that give due consideration to anti-theft devices installed in your car. There are insurance companies that will be willing to give you cheap car insurance if your car has these devices installed. In connection, there are insurance companies that also take into account the nature of the neighborhood where you live in. This is usually in line with the crime rate of the location. The higher the crime rate the higher the premium.
Third, try considering offers made by independent car insurance agents but make sure that they have authority and sufficient credibility to deal with these matters.
Every State generally has its own set of rules in relation to car insurance policies. There are quite a number of States that make auto insurance mandatory. That is definitely not a problem among rich citizens but for middle class citizens it is important to look for cheap car insurance in terms of coverage, premiums and reliability.
Fourth, discover possibilities of accessing relevant data regarding various auto insurance companies. You may have access from these companies’ official websites or offices. While visiting their branch offices is feasible, doing it is generally not practical because that will consume lots of time and effort. In this regard, surfing the Internet is more advantageous.
Finally, please make some notes about your findings. This will help you remember offers and rates more conveniently and accurately when you are ready to make your decision.
As a conclusion, getting cheap car insurance is really a matter of being procedural and patient. It does not really mean that you have to buy policy from established and big companies, although that is usually advised. The more important consideration is whether or not the company will be able to pay you and answer for the expenses when the time comes.
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