2009 Honda Civic Hybrid

There is nothing better than bending the rules of the Law by driving in the carpool lane with only you as the occupant!  That’s right you too can join the ranks of soccer moms and carpooling yuppies.  The state of California only made 60,000 Yellow carpool lane stickers available.  Those were all scooped up in no time at all.   Given mostly to Toyota Prius and Honda Civic Hybrids; these stickers have become a hot commodity, even showing up on the black market (EBAY)!  Although these cars that possess a Clean Air Carpool lane sticker can fetch a higher price than they layman brothers, the trade off is well worth it.  In a City like Los Angeles where rush hour traffic is the equivalent to waterboarding; these stickers are worth their weight in gold.  And Unicars Honda in Coachella Valley has 2 used Civic Hybrids for sale.  So better hurry on down before I get there!

The new “luxury” 2009 Infiniti FX50 is billed as a luxury SUV but it is much much more than that! Sure the yuppies will buy this car. But it is those of us who are informed that really appreciate this MONSTER. These 3 little digits tell the whole story: 390. That is the amount of ponies raging under the hood! Almost 400hp in a luxury soccer mom yuppie suv, it’s not fair…I want one. Not only is the engine a beat…but this SUV is AWD. So controlling this auto is no problem. And speaking of performance this puppy is loaded. Continuous dampening Suspension, Intelligent All Wheel Drive, and Solid Magnesium Paddle Shifters….I just wet myself! Maybe the best part is the 21-Inch Enkei Rims and high performance Tires.

The New 2009 Infiniti G37 is one of the most gorgeous cars I have ever seen. Since the first g35’s were released a few years ago I have been in love. These cars not only look sophisticated, but they sound great too. I’m a car guy and I know that the engine in these monsters is the same engine that resides in the 350Z. The VQ engine is not only stout; putting out 330 hp, but the exhaust note that comes out of this car is heavenly. Here is a little blurb from the Infiniti Site:

3.7-liter V6 engine with 330 hp

The G Coupe’s powerful VQ engine has been named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines list for an unprecedented 14th year in a row. Its exclusive VVEL technology continually tunes valve lift and timing for quicker response and a broader torque curve, even while improving fuel economy and emissions.

What more could you ask for? 19-inch rims….yes please! Supple leather….um…ok. And sport tuned suspension…..time for a cold shower!

With the winter weather rapidly approaching, Chicago Cadillac wants to remind you of the importance of maintaining your vehicle’s good health. Just like you wouldn’t head out into cold weather without bundling up, your vehicle faces similar challenges as temperatures drop. A little preparation before winter arrives could help you avoid headaches later. By being proactive with your car care, you‘ll be able to do the things you enjoy and spend less time worrying about your vehicles.

• Make sure you have a heavy-duty ice scraper and snow brush in your vehicle. A whiskbroom also makes an excellent snow brush.
• Cold weather reduces tire pressure, so check tire pressure often. See your Owner’s Manual for directions and details.
• In severe winter temperatures, you may have to change the grade of your engine oil. Check your Owner’s Manual for the viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle’s engine.
• Put on snow tires if you live in major snow belt areas. Check your Owner’s Manual for details and recommended practices.
• Check your wiper blades. Cold temperatures can make blades brittle, and ice on the windshield can cause nicks in the blades, decreasing performance.
• If you’re planning a trip, take a blanket, extra-warm clothing, a collapsible shovel, a bag of road salt and an extra bottle of windshield washer fluid.

- Information provided by GM Goodwrench

Thankfully my kids are years away from driving but just the thought of that day rapidly approaching has me joining the worried ranks of millions of parents out there. Through the cloud of haze I call my memory; I can vaguely remember being 16 and feeling invincible. Whether it be those 100 MPH freeway blasts at midnight, the impromptu dirt road drag race, or just doing donuts in an empty field with a bed full of teenagers; yeah we did some dumb stuff. And just think these actions are being played out on a daily basis by ignorant teens everywhere. …Yikes!

Well take heed you naughty teenagers because technology is hot on your tail. For the 2010 model year, this Riverside County Ford dealer will have a feature available to all their cars called the MyKey. This ingenious key has a computer chip integrated into it. When put into the ignition the car will recognize this key and set certain limits on the car.

• First on the list is a speed limiter which keeps kids from feeling the need for speed! And parents can choose the speed they wish to limit.
  
• Next is an audio volume control, yeah we all thought Vanilla Ice was so cool back then that all the neighbors had to hear it; but now that we are old it’s just tasteless.
• Finally the car will play a ridiculously annoying chime if the seat belts are not fastened.  Thank-goodness because for some reason kids don’t understand the importance of wearing a belt; High School Physics has let us parents down!

All this sounds like a great start at keeping our most precious gifts safe. And with other car manufacturers jumping on the band-wagon the sky is the limit with what precautions we can take. Grandma is going to be so happy she doesn’t have to chaperone anymore!

Source:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27053080/

Most car dealerships do nothing but try to entice you to buy a car you cannot afford.  Well Singh Chevrolet Riverside not only has great deals but a whole page devoted to Effective Gas Saving Tips.

Below are just a few of the many ways to keep that money in your pocket:

Properly Inflate Tires: Under inflated tires can cost your 1-2 miles per gallon.  This is the most common problem affecting drivers on the road.  You should check your PSI level once a week at least. This is also a good time to check your tread wear.  Your tires are the only thing connecting you to the road after all!

Slow Down: Gently accelerating tells your car that there is no hurry and in turn you will use the least amount of gas possible.  But even MORE IMPORTANTLY reducing your freeway speed will net you a 15%  increase in gas mileage.  Why?  Because at higher speeds there is more wind resistance!

Limit Carrying Unecessary Items:  The lighter the car the better gas mileage it will get.  When you add up all that extra stuff in your trunk or in the back of your car; it really adds up.  And if you can shed some pounds by doing a little cleaning, your engine will not have to work as hard.

Get your Chevrolet Car Serviced: A regular tune-up will have your car running in tip top shape.  That means that not a drop of fuel will be wasted in the combustion process!

You can find many more Gas saving techniques at my blog.

Looking for an Inland Empire Chevrolet Dealer?  Singh is a Riverside Chevy Dealership, stop by for a great deal on a new or used car.

The tag line “I’d Give Them Away But My Wife Won’t Let Me!” sums it up nicely.  Little Joe’s Autos is a certified Chesapeake Mitsubishi Dealer as well as an Isuzu and Suzuki dealer.  Although I doubt they would give cars away….they do have a couple of nice deals!

But what really set this dealer apart is their LJR Racing Editions which are cars that have been pimped out.  Most get rims while some get Lambo Scissor doors or a cool paint scheme.  Whatever the modification the fact remains that they all get some extra love.

2008 Isuzu Ascender

Take for instance this 2008 Isuzu Ascender

You Get all kinds of crazy mods like: Custom lambo doors, custom paint, custom 22″ rims, Sand grappler tires, custom body lift, custom Nav system, custom speaker system, custom 2tone leather, and custom DVD players.  Who could ask for anything more?

If this isn’t the right look for you….little Joe can go the opposite direction.  You want to cruise in style? Check out this bitchen 2008 Mitsubishi GT with too much to list:

2008 mitsubishi eclipse GT