Honda Accord

The Honda Accord & the Accord Hubcaps are part of a series that has mid-size cars that have been produced by Honda ever since 1976.

In 1982, the Honda Accord & the Accord Wheel Covers were considered to be the first Japanese car that was manufactured in the United States. Not only was it made here, but it was even made in countries like New Zealand, England, China, & even Thailand! If you'd assume, I guess you can say that this car is what people prefer worldwide; since it's manufactured in so many other parts of the world. You know?

The Accord, as well as the Accord Wheel Covers that came on it, has been pretty successful throughout its different generations. From the years of 1982-1997, it was known as the best selling Japanese automobile; in 1991 & 2001, there was about 10 Million of these cars sold! If you were to compare the tests that it went through back then and the tests that it goes through now, you'd see that even up to this day, the Honda Accord is considered to be one of the most reliable cars on the market as of this point.

Ever since it first came out, there has been a lot of different body styles & different versions of the Honda Accord. When it first came out in 1976, it was made as a compact hatchback - this style was used until about 1981. The lineup was eventually expanded to include a sedan, wagon, and even a coupe model with the "oh so very nice" OEM Accord Hub Caps on them. By the time it reached the sixth generation (around the 1990s), the Accord turned into something called an intermediate vehicle; it just had one basic platform - but with different bodies & different proportions so it can increase its competitiveness within the international markets.

The current Honda Accord that was originally released in 2008 is a little bigger compared to the other models. The reason why is because they wanted to move the car further upscale in the market. After this was done, the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) considered the Accord to be a full-size car, but the coupe to be a mid-size one.

Honda Civic

Honda is a recognized manufacturer of power equipment, recreational vehicles and most importantly, cars. The Honda Civic carries on a legacy of a model that has been a very successful seller. In 1973 Honda introduced the civic. Since then the civic has become Hondas number one seller.

The Honda Civic is available in the following trim levels or models; DS, LX, EX EXL, SI, and Mugen. The DS is a so called "stripped down" version which is usually not as plentiful as the other models. The LX model has the most popular items, such as power windows, locks, CD player and air. The EX will have the same options as the LX but adds rims instead of hubcaps and a six disc changer. The 2010 EXL will have all of the features standard to the previously mentioned models and added leather and sunroof. The SI and Mugen are specialty cars and offer several features or options to choose from.

The Civic LX model sells the best. Why is this? Because it has what most people want in options. By putting the most popular features in the LX model, the Honda Civic LX remains the best seller out of the lineup.

One important thing to remember is that the Civic is available in the coupe and sedan model. Honda has managed to create a sedan, or four door car that has the visual aspects of a two door, or coupe design. The sedan outsells the coupe because of the styling aspects and versatility.

The Honda Civic has an outstanding warranty. For the first three years or thirty six thousand miles the owner is covered under what is called a "bumper to bumper" warranty. For this period everything but wear and tear items such as brakes, windshield wipers and light bulbs are covered. The Honda Civic also comes with a standard five year, sixty thousand mile power train warranty. The power train warranty covers all internal parts of the motor and components of the transmission. For added protection Honda has several options that will extend your warranty coverage time or components. Most of the time these extended warranties can be financed into the total price of the car.

For over forty years the Honda Civic has remained an excellent seller for the company. The Civic carries on Hondas tradition of providing reasonably priced quality vehicles to the public. In return Honda has become a leader in car manufacturing. The Civic will hold its resale value and provide years of enjoyment that eventually may be passed down from generation to generation. Customer reviews of the Honda Civic are strong and reflect the editor's reviews of being a dependable car.

Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 SE (Mimosa yellow)

S6 / 2.746 cc / 185 PS / 176 lb/ft (238 Nm) @ 4.500 / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 11,3 s / Vmax: 121 mph (195 km/h)

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Mercedes Car

That Mercedes of yours is not some fuel-saving, spendthrift, racing-striped go-cart you're driving here. It consists of sumptuous, high-performance Mercedes parts arranged in a manner of technological mastery in order to deliver a driving experience that is second to none. What you're driving is the confluence of advanced engineering and custom Mercedes Parts compiled into the very definition of luxury.

So tell me, can you explain the sullying layer of dirt and grime so thick that you see nothing but darkness in the rearview mirror? Can you tell my why the magnificent black and chrome luster sparkles in the afternoon sun about as well as a tortoise shell? My goodness, are those door-dings I see on the paintjob?

Sit down, sir. It's time we had a little chat. It's about time I let you in on a growing epidemic that is rocking the very foundations of our beloved Mercedes vehicles: car care ineptitude. It has become all-too-common a problem among Mercedes enthusiasts, as well as all luxury car owners in general. This is puzzling, to say the least, since taking proper care of all those fine Mercedes parts is much easier than one might believe.

Personally, I like to think of owning a Mercedes as analogous to having a pet. Owning one brings you satisfaction and contentment. It adds an extra jig to your step and makes you feel proud that wherever you go, whatever you do, your loyal pet is there accompanying you.

On one hand, you can treat it with the utmost care, feeding it the best food, bathing it regularly, and training it to obey your commands. And in the end, your pet will reward you with years of problem-free service and devotion.

On the other hand, you can neglect it and take it for granted. Then some years down the line, the embittered and lackluster piece of machinery that was once a joy to own will ultimately fill you with regret and self-consciousness. The once formidable mass of Custom Mercedes parts that comprised your luxury vehicle simply ceases to be luxurious, and all that remains is a dingy, shell of a vehicle that sputters down the highway collecting dust.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive (Platin blue chrom)

Electric / 750 PS / 738 ft/lb (1.000 Nm) / Range: 150 miles (250 km) / Charging time: 3 (with Wallbox) to 20 hours / AWD / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 3,9 s / Vmax: 155 mph (250 km/h)

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BMW 2013

BMW’s supercar, the M1, was sold between 1978 to 1981 as the only mid-engined BMW to be mass produced. But you’d expect more from a maker like BMW, right? And with all the competition on the market, BMW had to do something about it, so they decided to put the Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show into production.

It’s not the first time we hear about the possibility of the Vision Efficient Dynamics going into production, but today we have more details about the production version: the i8. And while the concept is powered by a three cylinder turbo diesel power plant combined with two electric motors, the i8 will be offered in both electric and hybrid versions.

Rumors suggest that the Project i Coupe won’t be flying solo as BMW may be panning on an M version for this future model and it will most likely be called the M1.

UPDATE 03/14/11: The BMW i8 hybrid sports coupe was recently spotted by Bimmerpost undergoing cold-weather testing somewhere in Northern Europe. Word has it that the i8 hybrid sports coupe will now come with a gas engine as opposed to the previously held position of diesel engine variants. According to BMW’s research and development chief, Klaus Draeger, the company has big plans for the i8 sports hybrid coupe, one that involves being sold not just in Europe, but all over the world. Sounds good to hear, if you ask us. While we wait for the production version to arrive sometime in 2013, we can pass time by checking out these three testing videos after the jump.

UPDATE 05/27/11: BMW has unveiled a new video of the i8 set to be revealed in 2013. The video was filmed in Abu Dhabi and illustrates yet again what a cool car the i8 will be. Hit the jump for the video.

UPDATE 02/14/12: The upcoming BMW i8 has been caught testing one more time, this time revealing its gullwing doors.

UPDATE 06/19/12: Today we have a new rendering for you of the upcoming BMW i8.

Exterior and Interior

When BMW first announced it’s plans to put the Vision Efficient Dynamics into production, a company source said: "there will be less of the synthetic glass and more solid structure added to the final design." How can this be translated? The i8 will be built on an aluminum chassis which houses the powertrain and the passenger cell. This cell consists of high-strength, but extremely lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). It will be built at BMW’s Leipzig plant starting 2013.

2013 BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Supercar

According to an unnamed "senior BMW authority out of Munich" speaking with InsideLine, the German automaker will indeed build a production version of the Vision EfficientDynamics concept that debuted last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW is reportedly planning for a model run of between 5,000 and 10,000 units in 2013. We'll get to the details in a moment, but here's the best news: "That name that the marketing people forced on us [is] going to change for sure." Phew.

Apparently, BMW has no plans to ditch the radical plug-in hybrid powertrain, which put out 356 horsepower and a stonkin' 590 pound-feet of torque in the concept. That means we'll get something similar to the turbocharged three-cylinder diesel range extender and twin electric motors powered by a lithium polymer battery pack that was featured in Frankfurt. Sounds great so far, and BMW claims the performance will be even better than the 4.8-second 0 to 60 run quoted for the concept.

Naturally, some of the Vision's more outlandish exterior bits will go the way of the Dodo, but IL reports BMW's target of weight is still under 3,000 pounds, meaning that high-tech composites and construction techniques are a veritable lock. Price for this next-gen eco-friendly supercar? Nothing announced – but if you have to ask... well, you know the rest.

M3 BMW

First produced in 1986 with the E30 Chassis, the BMW M Division revolutionized the performance street vehicle category with the E30 BMW M3. The E30 BMW M3 was first offered in a street version to allow the BMW M Division to qualify for the touring racing series that was further popularized by high end race teams such as Hamann, AC Schnitzer and Pro Drive.

The BMW M3 was so wildly popular among BMW enthusiasts that the M Division was established and the next generation BMW M3 was produced with the E36 M3. The M3 tradition continued with the revolutionary 333HP S54 Powered E46 M3 and now the new S65 V8 powered E90 M3, E92 M3 and E93 M3. The M division specializes in taking standard BMW 3-Series models and tweaking them for maximum performance and lightweight design. While the M division is very good at producing gains, they do leave room to increase power, decrease weight and improve handling for the BMW M3.