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Top 50: Most Memorable Movie Cars

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:27:08 +0000

With the new Fast and Furious film due out in a little over a month, we take a look back over the years and look at the top 50 most memorable cars from the silver screen.

A few rules before we start. This list contains only cars found on the big screen and their ranking is not based upon any previous knowledge of the car from TV. The list is also not including any cars which aren’t real cars, weather they be animated or unique one offs, if you never expect to see one on the road, you won’t find one in this list.

Apart from that, enjoy the list, if you have any comments, suggestions or criticism, then by all means comment at the bottom. If your interested in movies from cars, go check out IMCDB (Internet Movie Car Database).

50. Tommy Boy – 1967 Plymouth Belevere GTX

50. Tommy Boy – 1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX

50. Tommy Boy – 1967 Plymouth Belvdere GTX

An epic road movie with this sweet 67 Belvedere GTX. It starts off as a fine motor, yet by the end of the film it has been totally destroyed, including the nail in the coffin when it catches on fire.

49. 2 Fast 2 Furious – 1999 Nissan Skyline R34GTR

The silver and blue Skyline was the star of the start of the second F&F franchise and we all remember the (over the top) intro race. Is it possible for a Skyline to jump over a Supra? I’m not sure it is, but it’s funny to think some people believed it.

48. Blade – 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

The evil Charger owned by “daywalker” Blade featured in all three of the Blade trilogy, it’s evil, yet simple style won the hearts of many people for it’s understated style, and awesome engine.

47. XXX 2 – 2005 Shelby Cobra Prototype

Only appearing at the end of this film, this Shelby concept had a similar role to the (above) Skyline, to perform something (CGI) incredibly unbelievable, yet entertaining none the less. It sadly never went into production, which means no one got to test to see if it really could drive on train tracks with bare rims.

46. Cheech and Chong Up In Smoke – Chevrolet Step Van

There’s not much to say about this custom Chevy Step Van, apart from the fact it was driven by Cheech and Chong and it was made from pot!

Awesome!

45. Uncle Buck – 1975 Murcury Marquis

This is a rare car indeed, not the car, but the persona. It’s a rusty nail which is on it’s last legs, yet people still want it. A classic piece of movie history driven by the late great John Candy.

44. Tucker: The man And His Dreams – 1948 Tucker Sedan

The story of Preston Tucker and his attempts to make it in the car business. The Tucker Torpedo was one of only 51 cars made by Tucker before an unfortunate case of fraud. There are many fans for possibly one of the rarest brands in automotive history.

43. The Rock – 1996 Ferrari F355 Spider

How to smash up a Ferrari 101. This film is for anyone who wants to see what happens when you trash a F355 Spider. You maybe disappointed though, as rumour has it it wasn’t a real F355 they crashed, only a replica based on either the Toyota MR2 or the Pontiac Fiero.

42. Dumb and Dumber – 1984 Ford Econoline

There’s not much of the originally Econoline on display in Dumb and Dumber, but what a van! It’s obviously remembered for it’s dog like appearance as an advertisement for “Mutts Cutts”

41. Italian Job (2003) – 2003 BMW Mini Cooper S

The 2003 remake of the classic Italian Job was a great advertisement for the new BMW Mini Cooper S. Some good car chases and clever driving showed the car off as a fun plaything which everyone will have fun with. Shame the real car wasn’t as much fun.

40. 48hrs/Another 48hrs – 1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible

It’s good to see a classic Caddy in a film, it’s even better when it’s used as a cop car. What makes this one really special is what a great film. It’s so good, Jack manages to blow grand on an almost identical one for the sequel!

39. The Car – 1971 Lincoln Continental mk3

This heavily customized Lincoln Continental was responsible for terrorizing a small fictitious Utah town. Some likened it to the shark in Jaws. Whatever you think of it, you’ll always remember the horn!

38. Who Am I – 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 4

Jackie Chan going out of his mind with amnesia is a fun thing to watch. The car though is what most people remember of this film. Showing off it’s rally credentials by handling all terrains, all speeds and the odd fruit stand.

37. Big Lebowski – 1973 Ford Gran Torino

Another car to get hammered all the way through the film. Dude’s 73 Torino gets crashed, stolen, trashed and of course, it has to be set of fire. Yet it’s still an awesome car that many would happily own.

36. Kill Bill – 1997 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado Fleetside “Pussy Wagon”

The “Pussy Wagon” started the nickname of “Pussy Yellow” when referring to bright yellow on cars. The monster pick up will forever be remembered solely down to the paint job and name. It’s still use by Quentin Tarantino as his daily drive.

35. Thelma and Louise – 1966 Ford Thunderbird

Another great road movie with a classic convertible in it. This one of course being remembered all the way through the film, but most notable of course, for the end scene where the car gets driven into the Grand Canyon.

34. Le Mans – 1971 Porsche 917 Le Mans

It’s a film about 70′s Le Mans, with the two main cars being a Ferrari 512LM and this Porsche 917 driven by Steve McQueen. Similar to the Rock, the crash with the Porsche and the Ferrari was filmed using two replicas made up on VW Beetle chassis.

33. XXX – 1967 Pontiac GTO

Not the greatest movie in the world, but this car is something else. It’s like Bond’s DB5 for the Playstation generation. Big, stylish, and fully laden with some awesome gadgets and weapons that even Q would have been proud. Although I doubt he would have painted it that sexy purple.

32. Graduate – 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto

This classy little red Alfa was the poor man’s Ferrari in it’s day, and thanks to its star role in this film it was a world wide success. It’s well remembered for running out of fuel near the end of the film, leaving main character Benjamin the task of running to the Church.

31. Grease – 1948 Ford De Lux

Greased Lightning, the car that races in storm drains, gets the girls, and near the end of the film (during the fantasy sing song) it manages to fly away. Well, it was the fantasy bit!

30. Gone In 60 Seconds (1974) – 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 “Eleanor”

If you ever want to see a film which is based around the car and a car chase, this is the one to watch. A 40 mins car chase starring this Mach 1 was the film! There were some people (who weren’t the greatest actors) and a script similar to Duel (non existent) but the car and that chase is what its about.

29. Fast and Furious – 1970 Dodge Charger

Of the many cars from the fast and Furious 1, Dom’s Charger is probably the best known. It only appeared in the film a couple of times, but for the end 10 mins it plays a massive part in the film, including pulling a torque powered wheelie off the lines, and the above flip which (sadly) totals the car.

28. Austin Powers – 1967 Jaguear E Type “Shaguar”

The only car for Austin Powers is the “Shaguar”. Using the classic 60′s E type Jaguar and simply painting a massive Union Jack on it is style like no other. Of course the number plate is well remembered too!

27. French Connection – 1971 Pontiac Lemans

27. The French Connection – 1971 Pontiac Lemans

Regarded as one of if not the greatest Hollywood car chases, The French Connection doesn’t revolve around the chase, but it had a massive impact to the film. During filming, the crew didn’t have the permit to shoot the film, so a lot of the traffic in the chase with the El Train is real traffic!

26. Nation Lampoon’s Animal House – 1964 Lincoln Continental mk2

The star of the show is Flounder’s brothers Lincoln Continental. this classy car stars off OK, but gets trashed while on a road trip with Pinto, Boon and Otter. The car ends up being fixed for the Homecoming Parade by D-Day, yet it doesn’t look much like the original. Evil!

25. Starsky and Hutch – 1976 Ford Gran Torino

The first car you need to forget about the TV series for. Yes it was popular before the 2004 film was made, but it played a big part on the big screen. Plenty of chases and high speed driving left people (once again) wanting a red Torino with a big red over the top stripe.

24. Days of Thunder – 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Nascar

Top Gun is a… oh wait, no sorry, Days of Thunder is a film about Nascar. So lots of speed, lots of excitement, some awesome race cars, and of course crashing! There’s also a plot and some characters in there, but it felt a little too familiar. Still some great cars though.

23. Transformers – 2009 Chevrolet Camaro “Bumblebee”

Yes yes, originally Bumblebee was a VW Beetle, but in the 2007 movie of Transformers, they used a 74 Camaro which magically shifts itself into the soon to be released 2009 Chevy Camaro. At the time the car was of course a prototype, and was actually based on a Pontiac GTO.

22. Risky Business – 1981 Porsche 928

Parents need to realise, that telling your teen-aged children not to do something, and then going away for the weekend is a terrible thing to do! Of course Joel borrows it, and of course it goes wrong when it end up in Lake Michigan!

21. The Dukes Of Hazard – 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

The second car we need to forget about the TV program for. The classic General Lee got a modern upgrade to the big screen in 2005, and thankfully used an original 69 (although 68′s were used for some of the filming) and not some modern day prototype. Fast, sexy and awesome looking fun!

20. Ronin – 1998 BMW 535i

This is another film with an epic car chase in it, well actually there’s a few, but the big one is the Paris city center chase involving this BMW 535i, and the Peugeot 406, the BMW remembered of course for getting totaled in a crash which leads to the car being upside down in a construction site. This is regared as one of the best car chases in movie history.

19. Vanishing Point/Death Proof – 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

A popular plot for 70′s car films are epitomised by Vanishing Point. The cross country multi state car chase with the police will forever be remembered, as will the white 70 Challenger R/T. The same car was also used in Tarantino’s Death Proof.

18. Christine – 1958 Plymouth Fury

The Stephen King classic book wonderfully transferred to the big screen in the epic film about an evil murderous Plymouth Fury. The Fury was in essence the Belvedere Sport with the evil red paint being an extra. It’s an evil car, for an evil story.

17. James Bond (The Spy Who Loved Me) – 1975 Lotus Esprit

Q really pulled it out of the bag for The Spy Who Loved Me with this 75 Esprit. A modern (for it’s time) road car made by legendary British firm Lotus, transformed into a submarine. No clever CGI like in Transformers either! It was all old school engineering.

16 – Wayne’s World – 1976 AMC Pacer

When a certain guitar solo kicks in in Queen’s classic Bohemian Rhapsody, people will nod their heads. Why? We all know the answer to that! The Mirth mobile was the ultra cool hatch to have!

15. Duel – 1960 Peterbilt 281 Tanker

Steven Spielberg’s first feature film revolves around this monster Peterbilt 281 Tanker, playing a game of cat and mouse with a Plymouth Valiant. This film is a classic, with little dialogue and a great concept. Of course, the truck gets trashed at the end when it drives off a cliff.

14. Cannonball Run – 1980 Lamborghini Countache LP400S

Ok, so this car hung on many a teenagers wall during the 80′s (and probably the 90′s and 00′s!) It was one of the cars that people noticed in a film featuring some of the worlds finest machines! (One of the other cars in this list was featured in the film) Of course, the sexy Adrienne Barbeau covered in spandex piloting it might have helped.

13. Bourne Identity – 1989 Mini 1100 Special

Another pretty wrecked car that has a spot in our hearts. Mainly due to an impressive mid Paris (the French obviously love car chases!) Police chase which sees it flying through little alley ways and down flights of steps like in the Italian Job. It takes a battering, but still keeps on going.

12. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider

What a car to take for a Joy Ride if your bunking off school! The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spider is a rare and special car. It’s in the Top 10: Most Expensive Cars Of All Time and rightly so. In case you were annoyed at the film makers for wrecking such a rare and expensive car, fear not, it was just a replica based on a Datsun 240z.

11. Mad Max – 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe

“The Last of the V8′s” will forever be remembered as possibly the most bad ass cop car in movie history. It’s evil “futuristic” styling worked well, even if the supercharger button was only a prop, we can but dream!

10. Love Bug – 1963 Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle)

OK, so Herbie was a magic little car that dreamt of being a race car. It was successful too, but not nearly as successful as the Beetle was for VW. It’s featured in 5 movies and a TV movie, and even though Lindsay Lohan ruined it for the youngsters of today, it’s still one of the most recognizable movie cars of all time.

9. American Graffiti – 1932 Ford Coupe

Written and directed by Star wars man George Lucas (a self confessed hot rod nut) the story of American Graffiti is based around teenagers driving round listening to the radio. Who cars when there’s not only Milner’s 32 Coupe, but over 20 over classic cars and hot rods (and a Vespa)! Helped popularity of hot rod’s with a new generation.

8. Smoky and the Bandit – 1977 Pontiac Tans Am

Burt Reynolds is a fan favourite with road movies thanks to this staring role and Cannonball Run. In this he’s cruising (and speeding) around in this 77 Trans Am causing all kinds of mischief. Some great car chases, a funny script and this amazing car, great film.

7. Gone in 60 Seconds – 1967 Shebly Mustang GT500

The re make of the Original 1974 classic wasn’t as good if you ask fans who have seen the original. However, the remake used the ultra rare Shelby Mustang GT 500 to play the part of Eleanor. It’s script and cast still aren’t that amazing, but that car is truly magnificent. Please not, “No Shelby’s where harmed in the making of this film.” It was a replica built on a Mustang. Real Shelby Mustang’s are to rare and expensive.

6. Ghostbusters – 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor (ECTO1 )

Well, it’s one of if not the most recognized ambulances in the world (the only other one worth noting is Burt Reynold’s ambulance from Cannonball Run) It’s a bit busted when the Ghostbusters team buy it, but it’s so over the top that it’s amazing!

5. The Italian job (1969) – 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S

By 1969 the Mini was already on it’s way to becoming a legend in the auto world. This film sealed it’s fate and ever since people of all ages and sexes have dreamed of owning an original 68 Cooper s. No matter what people say about the Muira or Dino in the Italian Job, the Mini’s are the film.

4. Blues Brothers – 1974 Dodge Monaro

It’s one of the all time best films. Yes it might not be a masterpiece of drama, but it’s funny, fast paced, has some of the biggest names in music in it, and oh yeah, that 74 Dodge Monaro marked up as a police car. It’s a great film to watch if you love watching nondescript police cars crashing into each other too.

3. Bullitt – 1968 Ford Mustang GT390 Fastback

This is often regarded as the greatest car chases of all time. The ever cool car nut Steve McQueen speeds round San Fransisco in the awesome 68 GT390 Fastback while being chased by the ever cool Black Charger. Rumour has it one of the original Fastbacks still exists somewhere in Ohio.

2. Back to the Future 1/2/3 – 1981 Delorean DMC 12

2. Back to the Future Part 1,2,3 – 1981 Delorean DMC 12

It’s a touch choice going for the most memorable car, and this Delorean was so very close to the top. It featured in the massive box office smashes Back to the Future Part 1, 2 and of course 3. The heavily modified Delorean was of course a time machine/hover car that just rocked the 80′s.

1. James Bond – 1963 Aston Martin DB5

Connery drove it in Goldfinger and Thunderball, it was then driven by Brosnan in Goldeneye and Tomorrow Never Dies. Craig then used it in Casino Royale and during all that Moore “borrowed” it for some fun with Burt Reynolds in Cannonball Run.

This car has a better resume than most actors of its time. Plus it’s an Aston Martin. The DB5 is the most memorable car of movie history.

Written by unklejoe

Tow Truck Insurance Agencies – With The Most Affordable Automobile Insurance Quotes

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:44:30 +0000

There are plenty of Tow Truck Insurance companies out there that offer various kinds of truck insurance, that it could be difficult to make up your mind to choose which one to purchase. Sometimes, drivers like yourself tend to get careless and choose a policy that they regret taking later on.

While there are insurance agencies which promise the cheapest Tow truck insurance quotes, there are companies which also have the resources to provide the customer with the most affordable automobile insurance quotes. To access them, all you need to do is to fill up a quick online application which will require your names and other basic details as well as your financial details. This form is completely free of cost.

Vehicle insurance provides protection against the losses that may occur due to unseen or unavoidable circumstances. The insurance should cover the insured party, insured vehicle and third party damages. The premium amount is determined based on the age, gender, driver history, etc., basically, automobile insurance quotes doesn’t cover the damages occurred due to theft or other loss incurred by the insurer other than accident. But few insurance companies’ offers coverage towards recovering the damages caused due to theft or natural calamities.

As far as local tow truck insurance agencies are concerned, they supply the best available quotes to many insurers. Online forms with them enable not just the insurance marketplaces but also the carriers to then check quotes instantly. The ideal way to check with local agencies is online, especially if consumers have less time in hand as it does not involve complete application filling and other information giving. After consumers have submitted a very small form online, local agents can then provide them the tow truck insurance quotes over the telephone.

You can also choose the liability levels, the amount of deductible and many other features on this system. If you still are not sure about the plan, you can always call the company to find out more. Once you get a quote, the next step is to call the agency as you need to get first hand information. Try comparing a number of quotes from different companies in order to get a better idea. This will let you make the best choice when it comes to price. Whenever you make a purchase online, remember to have your driving license number and vehicle ID number with you.

Since tow truck insurance is a pre-requisite for drivers in most states people can really make a huge business out of it. Nevertheless with the competition heated by the abundance of companies offering auto insurance policies, prices are now becoming cheaper than ever. This is the reason why searching through comparison shopping is the key to get the best possible deal. Now, it is possible to get multiple quotes from different providers! With a computer and a good internet connection, people can now attend to their daily tasks and get save on their tow truck insurance premiums!

To get the free tow truck insurance quotes online it is advisable to apply only at the websites of well-known auto insurance companies. This way, only a single quote can be obtained from a particular company only. Applying through a referral based agent (insurance), will provide you with multiple quotes. It is possible to receive up to 5 quotes through a single application.

Written by clydehess

Used Maruti Omni- The most popular car now available at cheapest prices

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:50:40 +0000

It has been observed that a new car depreciates quickly after first few years of its release and only remains only about 60 to 70 per cent of its original price. Although it is true that a new car requires less maintenance and most of the problems occur within the original warranty period.

Yet by buying a brand new car does not always solve a problem. A used Maruti Omni car does not always mean that it will come with problems, poor design and manufacturing defects. Different service campaigns may be repaired during the warranty coverage period.

Buying a second hand car is still a gamble, but at freeads.in there is no warranty given weather the car is accident-free, has real mileage, and was properly maintained. There may be several hidden problems, like a damaged automatic transmission, or engine problems that may not have been obvious when you test-drove the car. It is a common notion that maintenance cost is higher and the warranty may be already expired. But despite these notions freeads.in used cars are more dependable than the risks associated with them. Varied models of cars can be bought from different parts of the world such as used Maruti Omni from used cars Mumbai market and other famous markets such as used cars Chennai Market.

History of the used car records can be properly inspected by a professional mechanic prior to the final purchase. An extended warranty can be bought for a used Maruti Omni in order to protect it from unanticipated repair costs. Even manufacturer-certified second hand car can be opted as a probable offer. Used cars in Chennai car market also offer features that avoid an accident, as they come compared crash test ratings to help find other car safety information online.

Reliability is another important factor needed to be considered for a second hand car sale. The unpredictable gas prices are a determining factor for choosing a more fuel-efficient vehicle.

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Most Trusted Japanese Parts Dealer Features the Best Quality Japanese Car Parts

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:59:10 +0000

The automotive industry is an ever-changing industry. Every phase in the history of cars is highlighted by technical innovations & new automobile concepts that are aimed at improving the people’s widely used means of transportation. As cars became more efficient, more convenient, more comfortable, more stylish & safer, the demand for high quality replacement auto parts also grew bigger. Auto users’ need for auto parts that could complement their car’s abilities became higher & in the same way, auto users became more & more particular about the quality of the auto parts they are purchasing.

Today, the fastest & the most efficient way of finding the best quality replacement performance auto parts & accessories for your car’s repair or enhancement are through an online store. One of the leading stores that offer you not only wide assortment of Japanese car parts but great deals on Toyota car Parts, Nissan Car Parts and Subaru Car Parts as well is General Japanese Spares. This store specializes in selling the best quality Japanese car Parts.

General Japanese Spares adheres to providing you the best Japanese Car Parts, aftermarket auto products & auto accessories for various Toyota models, Nissan models, Subaru Models elderly & new. It offers long list of Japanese car & van parts & great Japanese parts Discount deals, in its efforts to provide you the best satisfaction you ought to get.

Due to the tough competition & high demand for replacement & aftermarket auto parts, a lot of stores are offering very inviting Japanese Parts Discount deals both on Japanese Parts used & new. Don’t be in a hurry in purchasing replacement parts; be wise in choosing the parts you are going to use in your Japanese automobile or van. Stock Japanese Parts used in your automobile are made of high standards–standards that have been cultivated for over a century now.

Proper maintenance of your Japanese cars, minivan, van is needed in order for it to give you the most efficient service for a long period of time. It actually depends on you. Japanese cars are well-built, no doubt, but you’ve to do your part in keeping it in lovely shape & condition. It’s inevitable for it to experience some automobile problems; too–just like all other cars–so it must be given care & attention, the parts that perform the most difficult tasks. Don’t worry; General Japanese Spares can help you do this with ease.

Automotive Live Chat ? How To Make The Most Out Of Your Website Traffic

Sun, 29 May 2011 04:15:12 +0000

Capturing quality automotive sales leads and building a quality email list takes time, but you can speed up the process by adding automotive live chat software to your website. The time and small investment required to add Car Chat helps to build your mailing list as it creates a high quality list that provides the most benefits with the least amount of risk. There are three steps that you can take to attract more qualified automotive sales leads with Car Chat 24. Make communication via Automotive Live Chat between you and your visitors readily available Announce the live chat service to your visitors on every page of your website, in your email messages, on the transactional pages of your website (forms pages), and on the invoices given to customers by your service and parts departments. When you use your automotive live chat as a personal automobile shopper, it allows you to guide the online car shoppers to find the new and used vehicles they’re looking for based on the inventory you have. Not only does this allow you to gather high quality automotive sales leads—consumers looking for the products you have to offer—but it also presents an opportunity to provide superior customer service to help car shoppers make educated decisions on the purchase of their next vehicle. You can also put your automotive live chat and dealer services on autopilot. When visitors come to your website, you can set your live chat service up to automatically greet the visitor to let them know that a real, live person is available to assist them with their needs. It’s similar to inviting a guest into your home. When they knock on your door, do you open the door and greet them with a warm welcome or do you leave them standing on the porch? Make your online visitors feel welcome by giving them the royal treatment.
Use your automotive live chat service to offer exclusive online savings and deals. It’s a great way to gather information on the visitors to your site and it’s a great way to reengage existing customers that are visiting your site as well. Reengage old customers. When you make a sale, your marketing efforts should not end there. You can also use an automotive live chat service to reengage customers that haven’t conducted business with you recently. You can create a special campaign targeting previous customers and unsold automotive sales leads to get them to come back and do business with you again. Send them a special offer on the purchase of a new vehicle or for a service on their existing vehicle. Encourage them to find out more by visiting your website and utilizing your online Car Chat 24 automotive live chat service to schedule an appointment for vehicle service or to answer any questions they might have. Surveys are another great way to garner the attention of old customers as well as drive them back to the dealer website. Existing customers that purchased a vehicle from you in the past, but are not in the market to buy another vehicle are probably in the market to maintain and purchase parts for their existing vehicle. This is where CarChat24 can come in handy also. When your automotive live chat services extend further to assisting ‘do-it-yourself’ customers to find and order a part they need to repair or perform maintenance on their vehicle, in a few minutes time, you have reengaged the customer. Not only that, but you have also made a sale and provided such a high level of customer service that you have probably ensured a customer for life. You can use these three techniques to start building a higher quality lead list organically and without having to turn to a third party to buy automotive sales leads that are of a poor quality. Quality beats quantity because it creates better conversion rates when you’re communicating with visitors to your website that have an interest in what you have to offer.

Nissan and Mitsubishi Cars ? Most Elegant and Affordable

Sun, 22 May 2011 19:25:23 +0000

Those who are looking for used cars for sale, the best place to find them is over the internet as there are lots of dealers online who offer various discounts and deals. There are lots of manufacturers in the market such as Nissan Cars which was established in Japan and is known for producing vehicles that place emphasis on edgy performance and styling. The production lineup of company includes various sport coupes, sport utility vehicles, family sedans, trucks and minivans. The company was initially found as Jidosha Seico Company Limited in the year 1933 which was later merged with Japanese manufacturer to form Nissan Motor Company Limited. Initially the company produced and sold vehicles under a marque called Datsun in 1934 which were based on Austin platforms. In 1960s, company merged with Prince Motor Company which was a union that helped other Asian automobile manufacturing companies create luxury focused vehicles.

Nissan Cars are known to be one of the most beautiful vehicles in automobile industry and you can easily find some of the used cars for sale with Nissan dealers. In United States, the company started providing vehicles called Datsun 510 Sedan. In 1970s, Nissan launched a model called 240Z sportscar equipped with inline six-cylinder engine and was a great combination of affordability, style and performance. By 80s, company gained a legitimate reputation in the market by providing the customers with high-performance vehicles like Nismo. Today, Nissan Company is known for providing wide range of automobiles that have the capability of going head to head with other automobile manufacturing companies who offer quality, performance and dependability.

Mitsubishi Cars are one of the most elegant vehicles and the company has been in the market from very long time. It specializes in manufacturing commercial vehicles for Japan and their production lineup of vehicles includes cars, sport utility vehicles and trucks that offer above average style and performance. Mitsubishi Company was found in 1870s by Yataro Iwasaki and the word Mitsubishi means three diamonds. In the year 1917, company produced and introduced Model A which was the first production Japanese passenger car. During Second World War, company got involved in producing vehicles and ships for war efforts and created a division called Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. In 1960s, company launched one more model called compact Mitsubishi 500 and after a decade they revealed light passenger vehicles such as 360 pickup and 360 van.

Mitsubishi Company is the 7th largest automobile manufacturer in the world and 6th largest in Japan by vehicle production. It is one of the biggest industrial groups in Japan which was formed as automotive division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 1970s. Some of the most famous and popular Mitsubishi cars was Colt which was launched in 1971. All Colts were produced and sold in North America under the marque called Dodge. There are two more models in the production lineup which include Lancer and Galant. In the year 1998, Daimler-Benz merged with Chrysler Corporation to become DaimlerChrysler and the partnership of Mitsubishi with DaimlerChrysler lasted till 2003.

West Jordan Toyota Car Dealers Have Vehicles Recognized as Most Reliable

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:21:43 +0000

Anyone who has ever been on the market for a new car knows how easily excitement and impulse can override practicality and logic. Suddenly the gas guzzling vehicle which costs a small fortune seems like an ideal option considering the new leather aroma and shiny paint that you will get to enjoy for at least a day or two. And so what if the car has been known to last no longer than a year and a half when it has a heated steering wheel that you can reap the benefits of for one whole winter?

The thrill of such a big purchase can no doubt be exciting, but when the odometer hits 30,000 and the ecstasy wears off, you may start to wonder why you didn’t opt for a more reliable car. Even the most attractive vehicle that delivers all the horsepower you could ask for may encounter premature failure due to faulty engineering and end up costing you more than you bargained for. Considering the reliability of a car is something that should be at the top of all consumers’ lists (under the new leather smell, a shiny coat of paint and a heated steering wheel, of course). A dependable vehicle will last longer, depreciate slower, sell higher, require less maintenance and ultimately save you time and money.

To help Draper residents identify the vehicles that will last the longest, Forbes conducted research and compiled a list of the most reliable cars. One car was named the most reliable in ten categories and five of the category winners were then selected as the overall most reliable cars. It’s expected that Japanese automakers will surpass their U.S. counterparts, but Toyota exceeded that assumption by far. The Toyota brand dominated Forbes reliability list with five of the ten categories occupied by vehicles at your West Jordan Toyota dealer. The Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Lexus LX, Sienna and Yaris were all recognized for their dependability and the Sienna and Yaris landed two of the five spots for overall most reliable cars.

The 2011 Toyota Sienna landed a top five spot on the list thanks to its solid engineering and quality manufacturing. In addition to its dependability, the vehicle has been a favorite among Salt Lake City minivan drivers because of its fresh, appealing style, practicality and efficiency. Also contributing to the Sienna’s reliability is the cutting edge safety technology including a radar-based pre-collision system and a panoramic 180-degree view rear camera.

Quality manufacturing and past reliability ratings also secured a top five overall spot for the 2011 Toyota Yaris. For Draper residents on a tight budget who aren’t willing to sacrifice dependability, the no-worries subcompact car available at your West Jordan Toyota dealer won’t disappoint. Beyond reliability, the Yaris delivers agile handling, efficient gas mileage and a comfortable ride. Visit your Salt Lake City minivan dealer to test drive a number of vehicles rated most reliable.

Here Is Why Honda Cars Are Some Of The Most Popular In The World

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:09:33 +0000

Honda has become a popular brand that’s well known around the world. The Honda motor company is probably best known for Honda Cars but it’s also a leading producer of motorcycles. After its birth in Japan the company has spread its tentacles all over the world and you would be able to see Honda vehicles anywhere.

Those enthusiastic ‘car lovers’ might like to know that there are a number of Honda Cars that would be released in 2010. The bad news is that you would have to wait for some time to get your hands on those cars.

The story of Honda Cars is one that is very uplifting and challenging. Many have heard the fairytale success journey of Soichiro Honda. His journey from a mechanic to a multi-millionaire through the ashes of the Second World War has warmed many a heart.

S2000, Accord, Civic, CR-V and Insight are some of the most well known Honda Cars and Hybrids were made available by Honda since 2002. The production of such cars has been restrained due to the limited availability of hydrogen filling stations around the globe especially in developing countries. This venture however has shown the versatility of the company together with its ability to feel the pulse of the consumers.

Honda was also a pioneer Japanese auto manufacturer to produce a luxury brand. In 1986 the company launched the luxury brand Acura. S500, a sports car was the first car to be released by the company. The company has not remained limited to the mere production of vehicles and has even produced their very own robot ASIMO in 2000 through its involvement in robotics research.

Honda Cars are generally very fuel efficient and this has certainly given them an edge over their competitors. With awareness increasing about global warming this is one factor that may have increased the fame of Honda. There is evidence that increase in oil prices have lead to an increase in demand for Honda Cars. Even at the factory level the flexibility of the company has boosted its success.

Honda has not been exempt from the list of the victims of the recession. Sales of even Honda Cars reduced but with future forecasts seeming to be favorable the future for this unique company seems to be a sunny one.

Used Toyota Cars Most Popular Models to Buy

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:36:50 +0000

The recent global economic downturn has had rippled effects in many industries worldwide, but few industries have suffered as deeply as the world’s car manufacturers. Sales of autos worldwide plummeted for some time, and have only recently shown the faint glimmerings of recovery. One area of car sales that has remained strong, however, has been the used car industry. The simple fact is that people around the world need their cars, and when times are tough used cars become the first option for many. Not surprisingly, the world’s second largest automobile manufacturer, Toyota, also remains a strong player in the used car market, with many of the most popular used car models being Toyota brand vehicles.

The Toyota Prius

The Prius remains one of the most popular of all used cars, for a variety of reasons. Not only does it offer superior fuel economy but it also offers many of the amenities that most consumers have come t expect from their vehicles. In many cases, obtaining a used Toyota Prius can be easier than purchasing a new one, particularly in areas of the world where there are lengthy lines of people waiting for a new Prius car. Moreover, the recent recall of the 2010 model has no impact on the older vehicles which did not suffer from the same software and antilock brake difficulties.

Supra is super

The Toyota Supra is another of Toyota’s more popular brands names, and it has the longest uninterrupted production line of any Toyota car. Though noted for its similarities to the design of its predecessor – the Celica – the Supra enjoys an updated design that features greater width and length as well as a sturdier chassis. Many Supras can still be found on Toyota car lots, and there are a number of successful online sites that offer used Supras for sale at competitive prices. Shop around for the best shipping and warranty to ensure that your Supra is both affordable and trustworthy.

The Aygo Goes!

For younger car buyers, a used Toyota Aygo is often the way to go. Its smaller size and more affordable pricing make it the ideal first car for many students and single people in their early 20s. As with most vehicles, the pricing is not uniform across the globe, but most countries’ citizens can find them for sale online for under ,000 US. Its so-called super mini style is perfect for the fuel conscious driver, though the car’s small size may make it impractical for many families. Most people who sell Aygos that are newer than four years old apparently do so due to the need for more passenger capacity and carrying room – not out of any dissatisfaction with the vehicle’s performance.

Finding your Toyota

No matter where you are on the planet, locating a quality used Toyota vehicle need not be difficult. With many online portals offering them for sale, and providing shipping to your chosen location, buying a used Toyota is easier than before. In fact, many online shoppers prefer to look for sites based in Japan, as the Japanese market often has a broader selection of used Japanese cars than can be found anywhere else in the world.

The bottom line on purchasing any used Toyota product is the same as for any other car. Be sure you know what you’re driving and carrying needs are prior to making any selection, and ask as many questions as you need to ensure that the vehicle you are considering meets those needs. Don’t be afraid to negotiate with the dealer either! Even consumers without negotiating skills can often save themselves a significant amount of money by haggling with the dealer.

Most Popular Honda Cars For Sale

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 23:31:58 +0000

Honda is the company with deadly dreams and is having all the features of dreamers. The better feature of Honda is that they are having the basic fundamental of their company as, “the power of dreams”!! It is quite amazing to know that a company which started from the basic and smaller level has reached to the place which is envied by everyone in the car world just on the base of dreams. Honda cars for sale are having the greatest feature of seeing dreams and the biggest power and management to see those dreams fulfilled.

Here we are having the entire list of recently introduced and the most popular of all time Honda Cars for sale. These models are enriched with the best possible functions, techniques, outlook and more importantly performance orientation. One of the most popular an unforgettable model of Honda is Honda Accord. Accord is having so many models introduced under the head and also is one of the most powerful measures of showing the power of Honda. Accord is introduced with the model of Honda Accord coupe and Honda Accord Cross tour.

Another model of Honda is Honda Civic. This model also has got the fame which is quite rarely achieved by any of the cars for sale. Civic is introduced in different kinds and different models. The Honda Civic Hybrid is the model which has clicked quite astonishingly and also is accompanied with the better quality model of Honda Civic Sedan. Honda is also popular in the series of Hatchback models and Honda Fit is one of the best day to day car inventions which is offered in quite cheaper rates and also is made quite fantastically.

These models are the most heroic models and also are the super performance car models with extraordinary outlook and incredible interiors. These are the most smashing and pushing sites of automotive sectors.