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Atlanta Area Nissan Dealerships Offer Nissan Now Event Through March 31 0

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Automotive News

Atlanta Area Nissan Dealerships Offer Nissan Now Event Through March 31










Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 28, 2011

Atlanta Nissan dealers present deal-loving car shoppers with a wide selection of versatile crossovers, durable trucks and capable SUVs in the 2011 Atlanta Nissan Now Sales Event. The lineup of vehicles in the event includes popular Nissan models such as the Nissan Sentra, Altima, Rogue, Frontier and Titan.

Money-saving deals on quality Nissan vehicles include:


     2011 Sentra with $ 2,000 cash back

     2011 Altima Sedan lease for 39 months at $ 189 per month

     2011 Rogue lease for 39 months at $ 239 per month

     2011 Frontier with $ 2,000 cash back

     2011 Titan with $ 4,500 cash back

Customers can check with their local dealership in the Atlanta area, or http://local.nissanusa.com/atlanta-area for full offer details and availability. The Nissan Now Sales Event for Atlanta-area dealerships runs through March 31, 2011, with full event details available at choosenissan.com.

About Nissan North America

In North America, Nissan’s operations include automotive engineering, styling, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan USA is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and promoting recycling.

For more information on the offers or to take a look at Nissan’s complete vehicle lineup, visit http://www.choosenissan.com.

CONTACT: Josh Clifton, Nissan Product Communications, joshua.clifton(at)nissan-usa(dot)com

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2008.5 Mazda 3 Review: Exterior Design 0

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Automotive News

Pros: Sporty yet classy styling that will age gracefully, minimal overhang in front and back, impressive stance (especially with headlights on), 17 inch alloy wheels on GT models.


Cons: Stock antenna is huge, 17 inch wheel styling is mediocre.


When ordering our long term 2008.5 Mazda 3 s GT model we were sure to spec it out with almost every option available with the sole exception being factory navigation (We went with a Garmin Nuvi 760 instead).


On top end 2008.5 Mazda 3 s GT models the car is outfitted with more aggressive styling cues like a body colored split grille, sportier bumper design, clear LED taillights and all-season tires wrapped around 17-inch alloy wheels. With a combination of sharp edges and flowing body lines typically found on entry level luxury cars, the Mazda3 is a real head turner and is often mistaken as a car that cost ,000 or more.




On the topic of appearance, the design of the 17-inch alloy wheels left us a little confused. Mazda freshened the wheels with a new design but the newer, snowflake style of the 17-inch wheels looks out of place on a car with such clear sporting intentions. In spite of the snowflakes, the 2008.5 Mazda 3 has a very dominant stance and shows very strongly in photos.


Something that has plagued the Mazda 3′s design since 2004 is Mazda’s choice to use a long antenna at the rear center of the car to give it a more European look. While we agree that the antenna’s placement does look sporty and very Euro, it’s also way too big. In fact, the stock antenna measures more than a few inches tall and sticks out of the Mazda 3 like Elroy Jetson’s hat.


Our first mod for our Mazda 3 was to swap out the antenna with a shark fin.


Other notable exterior features include turn in (folding) power mirrors, auto on/off headlights that come on automatically at dusk, fog lights, rain sensing wipers and adjustable HID headlights that can be adjusted to one of four levels (Level zero is when the lights are pointed at their highest and level three aims the lights lower towards the ground which is ideal for fog).


Overall the 2008.5 Mazda 3 is very well built with striking exterior design features and significant luxury oriented options that not only make driving safer but vastly more convenient. Whether lighting your path amidst thick fog or automatically sensing and keeping rain off the windshield at varying speeds, the Mazda 3 makes driving more user friendly and fun.

Joshua Ferris – About the Author:

Learn more about the Mazda 3, including the upcoming 2010 Mazda 3, by visiting our enthusiast website and Mazda 3 Forums.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/cars-articles/20085-mazda-3-review-exterior-design-568008.html


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NCM® Associates and Audi of America Form 20 Group Alliance 0

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Automotive News

NCM® Associates and Audi of America Form 20 Group Alliance
NCM Associates, the leading provider of 20 Group, Retail Coaching, Education and operations Benchmarking services to the automotive industry, announced today that it has been chosen by Audi of America to provide 20 Group services to a select group of U.S. Audi dealers. The Audi Peer Consultation Groups will be comprised of non-competing Audi A8 Flagship Program dealers who desire to collaborate …
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2012 Audi A7 has power, tech and a style that draws double takes
Whether you adore or abhor the A7 for its curved silhouette, low-slung stance and abrupt rear end, you can’t help but look at this hatchback. A businesswoman in the parking garage was the first. The next day it was a landscaper at the gas station. Then the balding guy in the convertible, top down. Over the weekend it was four older women coming from brunch.
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Audi wins International Engine of the Year Award 2011 for 2.5-liter TFSI – Greenville, SC
Steve White Audi of Greenville, SC never doubted the superiority of the Audi engine and now a jury of 76 motoring journalists from around the world has voted the Audi 2.5-liter TFSI as the International Engine of the Year 2011 in the 2-liter to 2.5-liter category. This engine therefore retains the award that it won last year.The 2.5-liter unit fitted to the Audi RS 3 Sportback and TT RS Coup…
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Global Automotive Aftermarket to Exceed US$336 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. 0

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Automotive News

Global Automotive Aftermarket to Exceed US$ 336 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.











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Automotive aftermarket is a crucial link in the automotive value chain. The market is highly competitive, dynamic and technology-savvy and has managed to keep pace with trends in the ever-changing automobile industry. The increasing number of cars on the road each year directly translates into mounting replacement demand for auto components. The penchant of car owners to turn their cars from a simple transportation machine to an ultimate status symbol by installing a range of electronic gadgets and accessories has and will continue to remain a traditional growth driver in the aftermarket.

The automotive aftermarket, especially for parts and components is relatively cushioned as compared to the OEM automotive market, primarily because parts and components like fan belts, exhaust pipes and brake pads are less discretionary spends, since replacement of worn parts is a necessity if the vehicle needs to be kept running. Although resilient to a degree, the market is not completely recession proof, and the hypothesis that reduced spends on new cars results in higher spends on maintaining old cars often crumbles when disposable personal income, and gross domestic product (GDP) dip sharply and over a prolonged period of time, as is the case in the current financial crisis led world economic recession. Lesser availability of credit, rising levels of unemployment, reduction in disposable incomes and household wealth and falling consumer confidence have all resulted in postponement of aftermarket purchases of components, parts, and accessories. Reduced frequency of maintenance and repair, especially expensive repairs, is a direct fallout of weakening employment rates, consumer income and spending power. Volatile fuel prices have also resulted in reducing the average number of vehicle miles traveled thus reducing the need for replacements of mechanical, exterior and structural products.

Automotive Aftermarket industry is currently facing a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. The sizable drop in retail sales of new vehicles will result in a sharp reduction in the number of cars/vehicles covered within manufacturers’ warranty periods thus promising to create increased demand for aftermarket part replacements during the post recession period. However, reduced sales of new cars will also result in reduced demand for in-vehicle telematics, entertainment and other intelligent electronic aftermarket automotive technologies and products.    

Despite the current struggles, the market is poised to make a sturdy recovery in the immediate short-term, largely because the industry still retains its underlying strength supported by trends such as longer vehicle retention, and rising awareness among car owners over the importance of car maintenance. With the recession now having played out its part in full proportions and with the automotive industry having hitting rock bottom, the worst is now over and a rebound is now seen as inevitable. Demand in the post recession period will be driven by resurgence in fundamental growth drivers, such as, recovery in GDP growth, employment rates, incomes levels, discretionary incomes, rise in consumer confidence, increase in the number of vehicle miles traveled and a parallel increase in the wear and tear of auto-parts, and recovery in OEM automotive sales, among others. Specialty aftermarket equipment/accessories, especially those that are environmentally friendly will witness the highest gains.

As discretionary spends improve, demand for street performance parts and accessories is also expected to rise in the medium term period. Legislation and consumer driven demand for fuel-efficient cars will drive post recession gains for fuel-efficiency enhancing products in the aftermarket. Additionally, future growth will be also be driven by strong performance of automotive industries in developing countries like China, and India.

Europe and the United States lead the global market, as stated by the new market research report on automotive aftermarket. Market for Electronic automotive aftermarket products in Asia-Pacific is expected to register a CAGR of 5.7% during the analysis period.

Major players in the marketplace include ACDElco, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, ArvinMeritor, ASIMCO, Bridgestone Corp., Continental AG, Delphi Automotive Systems, Denso Corp., Federal-Mogul Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Johnson Controls, Lear Corp., Magna International, Magneti Marelli SpA, Michelin, Robert Bosch GmbH, TRW Automotive, and Visteon Corp., among others.

The research report titled “Automotive Aftermarket: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections for key regional markets such as the United States, Europe and others, alongside upcoming markets such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Product segments analyzed include Mechanical Products, Electrical Products, Electronic Products, Exterior and Structural Products, Motor Oil, Fluids and Additives, and Appearance Chemicals.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit –

http://www.strategyr.com/Automotive_Aftermarket_Market_Report.asp.

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Telephone: 408-528-9966

Fax: 408-528-9977

Email: press(at)StrategyR(dot)com

Web Site: http://www.StrategyR.com/

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black Nissan JUKE – new CrossOver SUV 20

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Automotive News

All-new Nissan JUKE introduced to Japan market on June 9, 2010. I had a test drive for 10 mintutes (but constantly on low speed). The car felt okay. Very quiet, larger cabin than it looks on outside, and I think it’s easier to drive compared to other SUVs of this size because I could see the front and side edge of the hood while driving. Color: Sapphire Black Trim: 15RX Size: 4135 x 1765 x 1565mm Weight: 1170kg Drive Method: FF Engine: HR15DE (1.5L) Horsepower: 84kW (114PS) /6000rpm Torque: 150Nm (15.3kgfm) /4000rpm Above is JDM spec. On November 2010, 1.6L + turbo engine producing 190ps/24.5kgfm with 4WD, and few other trims (NA/diesel engine, FF) will be introduced to US, Europe, and Japan. [website] US: www.nissanusa.com UK: www.nissan.co.uk Japan: www.nissan.co.jp

New Electric Car Technology Status Report 0

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Automotive News

New Electric Car Technology Status Report


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There is no doubt that electric cars are powered, the next big thing. But where do we stand in relation to the new technology of electric cars? Are there affordable electric cars available today? Here is a quick overview of what is now.

If you want proof that electric cars can be fast and fun check the Tesla Roadster. This exciting sports car can go 0-60 mph in 4 seconds flat and output speeds of over 100 kilometers per hour. The Roadster sells for over $ 100,000.

Another option is to buy a Scion xB and have people over at AC Propulsion become an electric vehicle. The result is called an Ebox. It handles well and has room for five passengers. The conversion cost about $ 55,000. Oh, and the Scion will cost another $ 15,000.

BMW sells a popular car called the Mini. Now they have produced an electric version called the Mini E. This car is not for sale yet. The good news is that you can rent for $ 850 per month. The bad news is that you need to live in Los Angeles or New York to do so. And there are only 500 of them available.

Believe it or not, but Chrysler has been working on a new technology for electric cars. They plan to launch a Dodge electric vehicle in two or three years – if the company was still around. Like the Tesla, this is also a flashy sports car.

Notice a trend here? There is nary an economy car power to the eye. What is happening today is that people do not want to incorporate electric cars made for them. Instead, they are making their own electric vehicles.

So, there is a growing army of people who are launching their gas engines and replaced them with other utilities. It’s not so difficult and so expensive. But how do you go about learning how to do this?

First you need to buy a electric car conversion kit. There are many available online. These kits are really sets of instructions. They cost between $ 30 – $ 50 and are immediately downloadable, so you literally can begin as early as today.

New electric car technology has made electric car conversion much cheaper and easier than it used to be. Simply follow the instructions, which also tell you where to find the cheapest parts, and you’ll soon be driving your very own electric car!

You can find out more about electric car conversion, including which kits get the highest ratings, at Electric Car Conversion Kits.

 

Sam Jones – About the Author:

Sam Jones is a Freelance Writer & working for several other Article Co.

 

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