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Chevy suburban fails crash test
chevy-suburban Image Source : http://bit.ly/urtoD9 Safety evaluations from NTHSA revealed that the 2012 Chevrolet suburban SUV suffered a roll over during a side-impact crash test conducted by them. NHTSA simulated the crash test by simulating a scenario where a passenger car strikes the driver’s side a 38 miles per hour. The inertia caused by the strike caused the Chevrolet Suburban to land on its side. Ideally, the SUV vehicle should only skid on the four wheels and should not topple. Other vehicles which failed the test are Nissan Rogue and Ford Escape. While Chevrolet Suburban does earn top scores in frontal and [...]

Volkswagen’s Tiguan offering R-Line accessories
volkswagene28099s-tiguanVolkswagen launched the R-Line Package specially designed for the Sport & Style equipment version. It will be offering an interior and an exterior R-Line accessory package with the 2012 Tiguan SUV. The R-Line interior package includes a sporty multi-function steering wheel, black roofliner, aluminum pedals, unique upholstery, black headliner, sport seats finished in R-Line specific pattern and R-Line logos. The R-Line interior package will cost you €2,120 but if you opt for leather upholstery the cost will get high at €2,920. Image Source : http://bit.ly/ts7rAu The R-Line exterior package includes the replaced front and rear bumpers with more aggressive and sportier [...]

GMC trucks and SUVs at a preferred price under Costco program
costco-in-moncton-new-brunswickFor the first time Costco and GM has teamed up to sell vehicles at a preferred price which is equivalent to the price that the automaker offers its suppliers employees. Costco members get incentives to buy new vehicles and to shop for a range of products through the Costco club at discount prices members pay annual fees of $55 or $110. General Motors - Chevrolet and GMC vehicles will be displayed at Costco outlets across the country. The members participating in Costco program will get the discount which will be different for different products. In addition to that members will [...]

The new Color Touch Navigation System on the 2012 GMC Terrain
color-touch-navigation-system-on-the-2012-gmc-terrainThe 2012 GMC Terrain will be manufactured at CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. In the makeover of the 2012 GMC Terrain smaller SUV manufacturer has introduced the new Color Touch Navigation System. The system is comparatively cheaper than other systems and is available for $795. Terrain’s Color Touch Radio and Navigation System provides with multiple functions which makes it easy for a driver to get connected with the world. Image Source : http://bit.ly/rDZ64K The Color Touch Navigation System includes onboard navigation capabilities, multiple map views, directions, local forecast, hands-free control of phones, voice commands, USB and auxiliary inputs for iPod [...]

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler was awarded for the “Hottest 4×4-SUV” at SEMA Show
sema-award-show-for-the-year-2011The annual SEMA Award Show for the year 2011 was organized in Las Vegas. SEMA Show gives all the manufactures and buyers a chance to come together and exhibit their products. The show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association is not open to general public and is specially organized for the automotive specialty equipment industry. There were more than 2,000 exhibiting companies that participated in this year’s award show and exhibited their unique products with improved performance, safety, convenience, appearance and comfort. Image Source : http://bit.ly/tutubS The SEMA Award recognized and honored four vehicles as the hottest vehicles in four [...]

The Ford SUV’s at SEMA 2011
ford-suve28099s-at-sema-2011The 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is a premier automotive specialty products trade-only event and is not open to the general public. At the Show, Ford introduced the new look of its SUV which is customized by the top builders in the nation - Galpin Auto Sports, Stitchcraft Interiors, Tjin Edition and DSO Eyewear. Image Source : http://bit.ly/u56PRd • 2011 Ford Explorer by Galpin Auto Sports - The customization skills were flexed with a matte dark gray Explorer in which plenty of audio upgrades were done with JL Audio, pumping out 2,000-watts of pure sound. • 2011 Ford Explorer by [...]

2013 Ford Escape Gets hands-free power liftgate
2013-ford-escapeFord will debut its next generation Escape on November 18 at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The automaker has introduced self opening liftgate in the new 2013 Ford Escape for its easy operation. Image Source : http://bit.ly/tk9muy The “gesture-based” technology is already seen in seven passengers C-Max and the 5 Series wagon. To open the liftgate, simply kick your foot under the Escape’s rear bumper (you need to have the key in your pocket) and to close the hatch wave your foot under the bumper again. It the first SUV in the segment that detects an individual’s kicking and shin [...]

Mahindra to launch a new mini SUV in the Indian car market
mahindra-suvWithin 2-3 years Indian car market will get a new mini SUV by Mahindra which is codenamed as S101. Mahindra has been working on the S101 from past one year and now the project is at the styling and customer research stage while the techno-commercial viability has to be established. In the sub 4 meter SUV segment the new small car S101 will come with a price tag of approximately Rs 3 to 4 lakhs and will be competing Skoda Yeti which comes with a price tag of Rs 14 lakhs. Image Source : http://bit.ly/rqSWai With the measurement of below 4 [...]

Ford has released images of its truck and SUV ahead of 2011 SEMA Show
ford-truckFord Motor Company has offered up some images of its truck and SUV vehicles ahead of the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The three modified versions of the new Ford Explorer Vehicles to be showcased are called as “Business Edition Explorer” that is built by Stitchcraft Interiors, “DSO Eyewear Explorer” and “Tjin Edition Explorer.” Image Source : http://bit.ly/t57haw In the F Series pickups Ford Motor Company has offered 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty by Superlift Suspensions and F-350 Super Duty by Hulst Customs. The “Project No Compromise” gets 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost by Skyjacker Suspensions and F-150 by CGS Performance [...]

GM recalling Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain crossover SUVs
chevrolet-equinoxGeneral Motors is recalling more than 36,000 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain to reprogram improperly calibrated tire pressure monitoring systems. Since the 2008 model year National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) had made a mandatory rule for all automakers. The rule says that tire pressure monitoring systems should illuminate a warning signal to drivers if any tire is 25% or more below the recommended inflation level and is driven for more than 20 minutes. Image Source : http://bit.ly/uwJW8z However, the sensors fitted into the 2012 Equinox and Terrain don’t work right as it fails to alert a driver until the tire [...]

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