When Do You Need To Change Your Oil?

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Enterprise Steps Up FFV Use

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co., a privately held rental car company based in St. Louis, Missouri announced recently that they will be promoting the use of flex-fuel vehicles on their fleet. The initiative is a response to the growing call for the use of fuel efficient and environment friendly vehicles. This will also be benefiting the company since FFVs are more fuel efficient than conventional gasoline-powered vehicles.
Enterprise will be opening a branch in Washington, D.C which will be called the E85/FlexFuel branch . True to its name, the branch will be encouraging their customers to rent flex-fuel vehicles which have been manufactured by General Motors. These vehicles are designed to run on a combination of gasoline and bioethanol called E85. The said fuel is called such for it is composed of 85 percent bioethanol and 15 percent gasoline.
The car rental company will be partnering with the Detroit car manufacturer in promoting the use of flex-fuel vehicles. Due to the fact that bioethanol burns cleaner than gasoline, it is being promoted as a substitute to gasoline. Due to the corrosive nature of bioethanol though, it is not yet used in its pure form for vehicles in the United States. The fuel is also cheaper than gasoline in most regions in the country. This is because bioethanol is produced in the United States from domestically sourced raw materials.
The Washington branch of the car rental company is located within three miles of an E85 refilling station. According to the company, customers will be able to refill their vehicles in the said fuel refilling station. About 50 units of General Motors-made flex-fuel vehicles will be available to customers who are looking to rent an environment-friendly vehicle.
According to Enterprise, the flex-fuel vehicles will compose 50 percent of the total number of vehicles that they will be maintaining. The vehicles will be given to customers already filled with E85 fuel.
Today, General Motors produces flex fuel variants of existing nameplates. The Chevy Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Impala, and the Monte Carlo are offered with flex-fuel engines. These vehicles are known for their General Motors look which can be accented by using Ventshade visors.
In order for us to remain viable, we need to have ample access to cars and fuel, and both have to be sustainable, said Pat Farrell, the spokesman for Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
The initiative in Washington is only the start for the company as it plans to open other E85/FlexFuel branches in different states across the country. The company is hoping to team up with E85 distributors, car manufacturers and the government in their effort to expand their promotion of flex-fuel vehicle use.
Enterprise is not the only car rental company to have started offering flex-fuel vehicles to their customers. Other car rental companies such as Hertz Global Holdings and Avis Budget Group have also announced that they will be offering more environment friendly vehicles in their car rental fleet.
Hertz announced that they will be offering more Toyota Prius units to their customers. According to the company, they will have at least 3,400 units of the Prius by next summer.
The initiative by Enterprise comes with the Big Three lobbying legislators to pass laws which will increase the number of refilling stations in the country that will offer E85. Currently, only a handful refilling stations are offering E85 which is forcing flex fuel vehicle owners to use pure gasoline.



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Consider A Hybrid Car To Save Gas

Why you should consider a hybrid Vehicle...
Hybrid vehicles work by combining a gas powered engine with an electric motor generator that gets power from a battery pack. You do not need to plug in or charge your hybrid, as most vehicles have the ability to charge themselves while you are driving. This onboard system is called RESS (rechargeable energy storage system).
You may already know that hybrid vehicles are a good way to reduce pollution and harmful emissions and are therefore more environmentally friendly. But did you know that a hybrid vehicle can save you up to 250 gallons of gas each year?
There is also a special program implemented by the IRS that allows new owners of hybrid vehicles to apply for a tax break. Your local tax preparation office or any dealership that sells hybrid vehicles can tell you more about this special financial benefit.
You can expect to pay a few thousand more for a hybrid vehicle than you would a non-hybrid of the same type. How much the vehicle costs will depend on the year, make and model. For example, the affordable Honda Accord hybrid runs around $30,000. On the other end of the spectrum, the luxury RX400h SUV hybrid offered by Lexus will cost at least $10,000 to $15,000 more.
With rising gas prices and increasing alarm about the condition of our environment, hybrid vehicles are becoming more and more mainstream with each passing day. If you re considering purchasing a hybrid vehicle, research is the first order of business. It s always a good idea to do a little preliminary searching online before ever entering a dealership so you will know more about the vehicles you are interested in as well as how much you can expect to pay for them. You may initially be paying more for a hybrid car, but when you consider the overall benefits, purchasing a hybrid vehicle may prove to be a wise investment.



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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Debuts at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show

Mitsubishi has unveiled its 2008 Lancer in a theatrical style at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. The all-new 2008 Lancer is a compact sport sedan designed to deliver dynamics, high value, advanced safety features and cutting edge user technology in an aggressively styled package. The new generation Lancer models are scheduled to arrive in Mitsubishi dealerships in early 2007.
The 2008 Lancer is based on a new performance-engineered global platform that also forms the foundation of the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander SUV and will highlight the next-generation high performance Lancer Evolution model. 2008 Lancer aside from its high quality Mitsubishi parts are equipped with a comprehensive safety package that offers seven standard air bags, including the first driver s knee air bag in Mitsubishi model.
The 2008 Lancer will be powered by a new 2.0 liter DOHC MIVEC 4 cylinder engine which is among the most powerful standard engines in its segment with 152 hp at 6,000 rpm and 146 lb-ft of powerful torque at 4, 250 rpm that conforms to Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emission regulations.
The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is offered in three trims and driving dynamics namely: DE, ES and the sport tuned GTS. The ES model has a more refined appearance with 5-spoke 16 inch alloy wheels, color keyed door handles and mirrors with a chrome grille surround. The GTS has a more aggressive appearance compared to the other Lancer models with its 10-spoke 18 inch alloy wheels, front and side air dams, standard fog lights, a rear spoiler and a chrome tailpipe tip.
The new generation Lancer is going to be the first Mitsubishi in North America to offer CVT or continuously variable transmission in place of a conventional automatic transmission. With the CVT the Lancer GTS will exclusively feature a 6-step Sportronic that will enable the driver to manually take control of the transmission operation through the use of magnesium steering wheel paddle shifters which is also a first in the segment.
The difference of the CVT from conventional automatic transmission is that it operates on a pulley system that allows an infinite variability between the highest and lowest available ratios without discrete steps or shifts unlike the conventional automatic transmission that uses fixed gear ratios. Mitsubishi has designed the 2008 Lancer with great focus on reduced operating costs, increased reliability and durability. It makes used of replaceable crush boxes for the front side members which reduces repair costs caused by light collisions.
All of Mitsubishi cars, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks are backed up by comprehensive new vehicle limited warranties. For Mitsubishi cars and sport utility vehicles a 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain limited warranty, along with a 5-year/60,000 mile bumper to bumper new vehicle limited warranty. Mitsubishi pickup trucks are covered by a 5-year/60,000 mile bumper to bumper new vehicle limited warranty that includes powertrain components. Mitsubishi vehicles have a 7-year/100,000 mile anti-corrosion/perforation limited warranty along with 5-years/unlimited miles Roadside Assistance which include towing services to the nearest authorized Mitsubishi retailer.



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Volvo Rims - The Solution for Dull Appearance

Performance has always been the top priority of a number of automakers and Volvo is no different. Producing cars capable of powerful engine performance, Volvo cars have always been remarkable machines on the road. However, with evolving internal systems, consumers started looking at other aspects of the car, mainly at its exterior. This continued, ultimately developing into a trend until it was no longer enough that a particular car was able to run impressively, it had to look good as well. Aesthetics began to matter. Cars adapted stylish looks, dashing lines and distinctive body platforms. And auto parts became more than necessary add-ons, ultimately ushering in improvements in automotive style.
And of course, when it comes to combining flair and function, one of the most popular parts in Volvo s automotive system are Volvo Rims. Volvo rims are easy to install and remove. The steps are as simple as ABC. The operation merely entails screw the parts on and screwing them off, thus hardly involving any rocket science. Volvo rims are the circular material in the tires. This must not be confused with the tire s mug or cup. Because Volvo rims may often reflect a variety of styles, installing trendy Volvo rims have become something of a fashion.
For those with a yen to give their cars a bit of personality though, it s no longer enough to install stylish Volvo Rims. Nowadays, Volvo Rims are customized and thus, are able to project specific designs or whims of car consumers. Owners have quite a number of choices in this matter. They can either opt to buy rims and install them right away or buy rims, have them customized and then install them. But customized or not, consumers will find it quite a thrill to choose for a Volvo Rim. A bit of advice though: choose one to match and enhance the appearance of the tires for better results.



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Saturn Aura: Concept Car No More

It & 39; nd & 39, a concept car for the Saturn Corporation. A medium-size sedan, c & 39; is the future vehicle Saturn Aura. Starting this summer, the production of the Saturn Aura. This sedan will be on a long wheelbase, with the same chassis d & 39; other vehicles such as the Pontiac G6, Chevrolet Malibu, the Saab 9-3 and Opel Vectra & 39;. Developed by the efforts of Ryan Vaughan, Tim Kozub, and Ed Welburn, the Saturn Aura would be at the beginning of this summer, and certainly would be the beginning of the Saturn vehicles & quot; dramatic change in the nature and concept - From then power .
This Saturn opened to the public in January this year. This vehicle was designed to replace the L-series Saturn. The Saturn Aura uses the Epsilon platform, yet this platform is also used by d & 39; other vehicles, which connected enough General Motors, in the list above. With this long wheelbase Epsilon, the Saturn Aura would be plenty of sporting d & 39; space for the legs for a medium-size sedan in the department. This vehicle is also the sport with 19-inch chrome wheels, with a new front grille and very clear & 39; that all vehicles from Saturn Saturn Aura is no exception. This vehicle is also, with four tables of panoramic glass roof, which is very good, as opposed to glass, with the Pontiac G6. As in the Saturn Aura of the Interior & 39;, Dave Rand, General Motors, Executive Director of & 39;, who claims & quot; L & 39; within Saturn Aura embodies the GM & 39; global approach to the design of brand revitalization. Sept GM design studios around the world that the technology has enabled them to contribute to the design of products that make up the new portfolio of Saturn. The result is a transparent link between & 39; l & 39; interior and exterior & quot;.
This medium-size sedan is for the high-end and should boast around 250 hp with the 3.6-litre V6 with DACT by General Motors. More likely, a car with five-speed is also used for this. It is also in the focus of a number of standard functions, security, the electronic stability control, airbags and side airbags curtain airbags. It has an impact in Europe, from their external and & 39; character, the well-to drive him. Also l & 39; outside of the Saturn Aura is fluid, muscular, and very powerful. He holds bold headlamps with headlamp beams Keystone plates. These are adjacent with a new report on the Saturn chrome bar. The front is as d & 39; distinctive mesh grille circulars and fog lamps. Help in cooling the engine compartment are horizontal coverage cleaner scatter the term " style & 39; to front.
Jill Lajdziak, Saturn& 39;s Director-General speaks of the Saturn Aura, & quot; & L 39; aura is a - taste for a new generation of emotionally compelling Saturn vehicles. C & 39; is the nature of the vehicle, the Saturn supports perfectly l & 39; commitment a large customer service in connection with vehicles as remarkable. & Quot;
The Saturn Aura is pleasant to drive and is promised an excellent performance, the trademark of Saturn vehicles. Www.innerauto.com has a varied collection of coins and Saturn Saturn Aura of the parties to & 39; ergonomics of the site.



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Muscle Cars, Like Dinosaurs, Once Ruled The Earth

Detroit, or the world, has never produced an automobile that rivals the muscle cars of the 1960 s and early 1970 s. They were big, powerful and wonderfully unrefined. No one would call them sports car in the traditional sense. They were not nimble and curves were dangerous at most any speed. However, what they lacked in sophistication they made up for in brut force. In many ways the GTO s, Mustangs, Road Runners and their brethren represented the American character better than any vehicle past or present. Simplicity, dependability, strength and singularity of purpose were their calling cards. No one could confuse the purpose of these beasts. It was plain for all, and it was straight-line performance for one quarter of a mile. Nothing else mattered.
Contrast that with today and the lore of days past becomes even more apparent. A new Corvette will defeat even the most powerful Corvette of old in every category. The current generation of performance cars thumps the muscle car in safety, comfort, reliability and, yes, performance. But, that does not tell the whole story and it doesn t explain the current interest in and corresponding sky rocketing values of classic muscle cars. The clarity of purpose these super cars exuberated just feels good. It awakens the cave man in each of us! These automobiles have a particular hold on the generation that came of age in the late 1960 s. Many feel that this is their last chance to re-live their youth and they are willing to pay for the opportunity.
For example, a 1970 Dodge Hemi Cuda sold for $4,035 new and well-preserved models are routinely offered and $150,000 today. That represents and 10.6% annual return. Not a bad return considering the stock market has returned 7.4% annual over the same period. Similarly, and 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS convertible with a 454ci engine sold for $4,200 new and to will cost around $115,000 or a 9.7% annual return. Finally, a 1969 Boss Mustang with a 429ci Engine originally cost $4,150 and today trades for $115,000. That is a 9.6% return over the same period.
Granted these are examples of the rarest and most sought after muscle cars. However, even common muscle cars have experienced notable gains. The 1970 Plymouth Road Runner with a 440ci engine sold for $3,500 and today trades at $55,000. A 1967 Pontiac GTO cost $3,750 and now goes for $45,000. That s a 6.8% compounded rate of return.
The investor in muscle cars must consider a few very important points. First, all investments have risks. This market, like real estate or technology stocks, could fall as fast as it has risen. Second, unlike stocks and money market investments, muscle cars do not pay dividends or interest. Indeed, they cost money to maintain, store and restore. Third, rarity matters. As the numbers above show, the rarest muscle cars have preformed the best. Finally, get a second opinion when considering a classic muscle car. Mechanics are a good choice and a mechanic that has actually restored a few cars is the best choice. Nothing beats experience.
Obviously, one of the most important variables to consider when considering muscle cars as an investment is the condition. Only the most original and accurately restored examples fetch these prices. More common versions or cars in lower conditions will sell for significantly less. For the collector that actually wants to drive their cars regularly these more common versions may actually be a better value.
The choice of a rare collector muscle car or a common daily driver depends on the budget and the purpose of the collector. Both offer unique benefits to the owner and much enjoyment. The chance to re-live their youth is always a pleasant experience. Visit Muscle Car Facts at http://www.musclecarfacts.com/mcf/index.asp for tons of information about great American Muscle Cars.



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