Mini Mania, Inc.(tm), the market leader in distributing and manufacturing lifestyle products and high quality performance aftermarket parts for the “classic” Mini(tm) and BMW MINI(tm) automobiles is formally publicizing its comprehensive Mini Mania Warranty Program(tm). [PRWEB Jun 27, 2005]

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Posted on 26-06-2005
Filed Under (Automotive) by Auto News

CarSoup.com will serve as a bridge between local vehicle buyers and sellers in the Utica market. An agreement has been reached with media partners ABC-20 (WUTR), FOX 33 (WFXV) and UPN53 (WPNY) that will radically alter the ways vehicles are bought and sold up and down the Mohawk Valley. [PRWEB Jun 26, 2005]

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The 2005 Honda Pilot replaced the Passport and it shares the same basic chassis and powertrain as the MDX. The new Honda engine features a broad and flat torque curve, very low emissions and high fuel economy. The Pilot uses an advanced four-wheel drive system called Variable Torque Management 4WD VTM-4. [PRWEB Jun 24, 2005]

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The Freestyle is a midsize “crossover.” Replacing the front-wheel-drive Taurus wagon, the six- or seven-passenger Freestyle promises more SUV-like qualities. Freestyle also has innovative adaptive steering column, which is designed to collapse horizontally at two different speeds depending on whether the driver is belted. Ford Freestyle has the comfort and ride quality of a sedan, the people- and cargo-carrying capacity of a minivan, the rugged look of an SUV, and all-wheel-drive. [PRWEB Jun 24, 2005]

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Posted on 24-06-2005
Filed Under (Automotive) by Auto News

The new Chevy Corvette has all performance systems including engine, transmission, chassis, tires and suspension. The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has a chassis, which is all aluminum, hydro formed in similar dies to those used to build the standard steel C6 frame. An all-new LS7 7.0-liter V-8 (the displacement works out to 427 cubic inches) is said to churn out 500 horsepower. [PRWEB Jun 24, 2005]

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Posted on 23-06-2005
Filed Under (Automotive) by Auto News

Speed cameras used in both Georgia and Florida have been declared by a court judge unreliable. The same camera used in the U.K. erroneously recorded a car going 25 mph faster than it was capable of traveling. [PRWEB Jun 23, 2005]

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Posted on 23-06-2005
Filed Under (Auto Parts) by Auto News

Hubcaps Only! Inc. started in 1984 as a “Mom & Pop” 200 sq. ft. shop, has become Hubcaps.com with sales reaching world wide. Sales of factory original hubcaps dating from 1949 to current models have skyrocketed in the latest 2 years. [PRWEB Jun 23, 2005]

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Posted on 22-06-2005
Filed Under (Automotive) by Auto News

An air bag that inflates as two bags was developed by Toyota and is safer than standard air bags in crashes. Other features Toyota showed were VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering). [PRWEB Jun 22, 2005]

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Posted on 22-06-2005
Filed Under (Automotive, SUV) by Auto News

Mitsubishi’s 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is rated at 160 horsepower, matching the output of the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is available in three models: LS, XLS, and Limited. The new Limited and Limited AWD have heated leather seats, front side airbags, heated outside mirrors, and body-colored fender flares and air dams. [PRWEB Jun 22, 2005]

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EZ Lube Inc, the fastest growing fast lube company, acquires entire Grease Monkey franchisee market in Riverside County. With the addition of these 9 fast lube centers it brings the total number of EZ Lube service centers to 67 and makes them the largest fast lube company in California. [PRWEB Jun 20, 2005]

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