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The Upcoming 2013 SRT Viper

We know, this is a blow-up of a tiny, tiny image. It's blurry. And it's not actually the car itself, but supposedly an upcoming Hot Wheels car, ostensibly modeled on the upcoming 2013 SRT Viper. But it might just be the best look yet at the upcoming supercar.

We've already seen two teasers, and what we see here lines up well with them. The front end is notably different from the 2010 Dodge Viper, the last of the previous model's run. The image was released via carpart 4 u.

The projector headlights, front bumper, and hood are clearly different. Even as a toy, it stands to reason that Hot Wheels would would want its model to look as much like the actual car as possible. Many Hot Wheels models are very accurate.

All of that said, we're not putting our eggs in this particular basket just yet. We're just tossing it out there for you to consider as you wait for the car's official arrival. For more info in the meantime, check out the teaser images here, and the new Stryker logo here.

If you want to get more info about car parts or luxury cars or car new, you are welcome to carpart4u, which definitely will meet your needs.

2012 American Le Mans Series Championship

Alex Job has usually been a challenging team owner and he's made a decision to take a risk on a new vehicle and engine for the 2012 American Le Mans Series championship, racing a 2012 Lotus Evora GTE starting with the Long Beach race on April 14th. The renamed Lotus AJR expects to go head-to-head versus factory and works-supported GT entries from BMW, Chevrolet, Ferrari and Porsche, the latter being Job's car of option until he decided to contest with Lotus.

 

 

"I am excited to announce the racing partnership between Lotus and Alex Job Racing in North America," Job said. "Our efforts and ability to attract Lotus is a testament to the hard work that AJR has put in over the past several years. This is a new chapter for our seasoned organization and for the ALMS."

Lotus AJR continues with its backing from Battery Tender and adds William Rast to its partnership stable; the team is Yokohama-supported for the 2012 season. Drivers are Townsend Bell, an IndyCar veteran who partners with ALMS Founders Cup winner and AJR driver Bill Sweedler for the full season. The pair attempts to build on Alex Job Racing's record of 39 ALMS race victories and three GT titles.

Lotus has been competing in international sports car competition over the past two seasons with moderate success. "We are focused on winning," said Dany Bahar, CEO of Group Lotus. "Alex Job has one of the best records in sports car racing; we look forward to working together and developing a top-tier team over the coming years. Racing is a core component of the Lotus brand," Behar acknowledged, "and we are thrilled to have this new partnership to further develop our winning racing heritage."

ALMS president and CEO Scott Atherton was excited about the prospect of having a factory Lotus team in the paddock. "To have this factory-backed effort spearheaded by Alex Job - one of the most successful team owners in ALMS history - assures that this will be yet another championship caliber entry in the GT class."

 

 

Car Part 4 U Makes Your Car Different

Car parts from carpart4u is usually used and distributed by a corporation specialized for auto parts only at an extremely fair price which is a benefit to the customers as that results in great cost savings to the them. The parts typically distributed by this firm are of a very top quality and therefore this has built the reputation of the used parts from the organization. The company helps the clients for the reason that whenever the customer comes to make an order, both sides including the customers and the sellers attempt to reach a conclusion on when and where the car parts are to be shipped and thus they provide free delivery services on some items.

The reputation of car parts on car parts 4 u is still raising quickly as the way of shopping is simpler. There are some measures which are rather so simple to follow so that you can make a complete order and a very safe and sound approach. This has made it so successful and reliable to make use of the car parts. The auto parts has developed many job chances as the parts are provided to the garages and also body stores where they are then distributed to the customers who need single car parts for their cars. This has enhanced the ways of living of a lot of people. Besides, they have established many branches worldwide whereby there must be employees hired for the branch to keep working.

The company has currently developed a good reputation to the general public as they deal with are of high quality and they have very good value. Their costs are very ambitious and this is certainly known to many. The method they provide the parts to garages in various areas has improved the degree of their status since one can get the car parts regardless of the location. The company that distributes the parts handles cars parts of different kinds of cars, trucks and motorcycles becoming not an exception. This has improved its effectiveness as one fascinated with a part of any kind of car will certainly get it from their company.

Technology of the components is still keeping increasing because the parts now are of various models for any type of car. Also because of technology rise, one can get the car parts online and obtain the discounts as we said there is saving cash in this firm. Whenever one obtains the parts online, all what is needed is the parts to be shipped to ones place of work and this is carried out by the company. This has created an easy and simple shopping.

In general, car parts on carpart4u has developed an easy approach of living since now economically, life is so tough, but as we have noticed it is selling the parts in a reasonable prices consequently great cost savings, giving services which are very pleasant and also great accessibility of their car parts, like exhaust system, lighting and brake system, this has simplified the difficult way of living and made it easier.

A Dodge Grand Caravan

The van in question is the 2012 Dodge Caravan R/T, a.k.a. the Man Van. You may not be aware of the Man Van's existence, because soon after its introduction Chrysler seemed to become a bit sheepish about that label. And indeed, while Dodge says the R/T has a "sport-tuned suspension," this particular branch of the R/T tree is distinguished mainly by a monochrome paint scheme and red stitching on black leather seats. But the moment I heard "Man Van," I decided that such a vehicle deserves a manly road trip. So I convened my friends Elliot and Jimmy along with my brother, Graham, and set out on a thousand-mile quest for steak, danger, wagering, horsepower, and buffalo wings, not necessarily in that order.

We depart Boston early on a Friday morning, gunning for a date with Atlantic City -- after a detour to see if we can talk the Man Van onto the track at New Jersey Motorsports Park. This isn't my first meathead road trip to Atlantic City, as I and a different band of cohorts once made the trip in my grandparents' hand-me-down 1985 Cadillac Seville, which at one point ran out of gas with an indicated two gallons remaining in the tank. That wasn't as bad as the other thing that happened, which is that someone walked into the wrong bedroom one night and tried to climb into bed with a nun. (It's a long story about why we were bunking in the same house as a nun.) The bottom line is that there are many ways in which a trip to New Jersey can go awry, regardless of whether anyone bed- invades a servant of the Lord.

By early afternoon, we arrive at New Jersey Motorsports Park to some good news and some bad news. The good news is that we can probably score some track time late in the day, when members are packing up. The bad news is that we have a couple hours to kill. This gives us time to wander around the pits and see if anyone here has the courage to challenge a Grand Caravan R/T out on the road course. The "T" stands for "track," you know.

I'm surprised to find that the Caravan actually holds together on the track. With 283 hp and a six-speed automatic, the Man Van has some punch, particularly in the tightly spaced first three gears. The stability control system stays out of the way, the brakes resist fading, and the transmission responds to manual downshifts without second-guessing. As for that special R/T suspension, the Caravan can be induced to rotate a bit with a sudden lift of the throttle and a violent yank of the wheel. Sure, the low-rolling-resistance tires are grip-averse (strangely, they're both narrower and higher-profile than the rubber on non-R/T Caravans), but I'm sure most R/T buyers will probably go straight for a set of track-compound Michelin Pilot Sport Cups after the ol' Kumhos wear out.

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class Model

Major changes will also take place inside, with the current model's center console mounted gearshift lever expected to be swapped with shifter stalks located on the steering column. You'll notice the empty space in the center console where the gearshift lever used to be in some of the shots.

 

 

As for the engine lineup on this 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class, there’s a chance a new entry-level GLK250 model will pick up the highly efficient turbocharged and direct injected 1.8-liter found in the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class range. Output should be the same 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque as found in the C250.
The GLK350 model should remain, though this is likely to adopt Mercedes’ latest 302 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque 3.5-liter V-6--an upgrade of 34 horsepower and 15 pound-feet over the previous V-6.

Also confirmed is a new diesel option for U.S. customers. The 2013 GLK Class will be the sixth Mercedes model to offer a diesel option in the U.S., joining the likes of the E, S, M, R and GL Class  models, which all feature a 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine. The GLK is likely to sport a 2.1-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel making 204 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, an engine that’s already been emissions-certified for the U.S.

Advantages and Disadvantages on Hybrid Cars

Hybrid vehicles are regarded as the vehicle of the future. It has the ability to effectively save fuel and at the same time, it only produces low levels of toxic fumes. Due to these benefits, hybrid cars are now growing in popularity everyday. Many people are now thinking about getting rid of their traditional cars and obtain a hybrid car to help in cutting fuel consumption cost.

Hybrid car owners virtually do not feel the increasing cost in fuel prices. This is the main advantage of the hybrid car. There are other advantages that a hybrid car can give you. Recently, the President of the United States has signed an agreement that hybrid car buyers will be able to enjoy tax incentives. This means that by owning a hybrid car, you will be able to save money on taxes. 

The brake system in hybrid cars is also configured to capture the energy released and uses it to charge the batteries inside the hybrid car. This means that unlike electric cars, hybrid cars do not actually need to be charged from your home electric outlet. 

However, with all the advantages that a hybrid car can give you, there are also disadvantages. The main disadvantage of hybrid cars is that the retail price is quite expensive. Only people who have enough money can purchase hybrid cars. However, the twist in all this is that hybrid cars are actually cheaper when compared to conventional cars in the long run. If you compute the total fuel consumption of both cars, you will actually see that you can save a lot more money on hybrid cars.

Another issue about hybrid cars is that it is very risky in accidents. What makes a hybrid car work effectively is also what makes it risky if it ever gets involved in an accident. This is because hybrid cars stores high amount of voltage in its batteries. This means that there is a high chance of getting electrocuted when you get involved in an accident. This also means that it is relatively difficult for rescuers to get the drivers and passengers out of the hybrid cars because of the dangers of high voltage in the car.

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Preview

With the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 -- a 650-horsepower monster of a Mustang -- Ford has made it obvious it has no purpose of ceding any ground to Chevy. And compared with the ZL1, Ford is already preparing a 2013 GT500 Convertible, which it’s revealing at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Ford is also working with Chicago to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Special Vehicles Team.

Not surprisingly, the GT500 convertible has the same powertrain and underpinnings as the hardtop: a new supercharged 5.8-liter V-8, up from 5.4 liters in the old car, that produces 650 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque, sending its power to the rear wheels by way of a six-speed manual transmission and carbon-fiber driveshaft. The V-8 benefits from go-fast tweaks like high-lift camshafts, while the drivetrain scores a stronger clutch and transmission gears. The current 2012 GT500 by comparison offers 550 hp and 510 lb-ft.

Ford claims the 2013 GT500 coupe can hit 200 mph, but it decided to keep things a little saner with the convertible by limiting it to 155 mph. So far, there's no word on whether the top or its operation is any different from the present GT500 convertible, but Ford has revealed that the 2013 drop-top is nearly four seconds quicker around Sebring International Raceway than the outgoing car.

The engine upgrades are matched by new Brembo brakes with six-pistons front calipers; a Performance package that includes Bilstein adaptive dampers and a Torsen limited-slip differential; and an optional Track package that features extra coolers for the engine oil, rear differential, and transmission. Like all 2013 Mustangs, the Shelby GT500 receives a mild facelift comprised of a new grille, narrower headlights, and redesigned LED tail lights.

Going forward, America's SVT and Europe's Team RS will join forces as Ford's Performance Vehicles Group. That will allow the company to sell its future performance models as global cars available around the world. The first example of this is the 2013 Focus ST, which may be followed by a car inspired by the Fiesta ST concept.

The 2013 Shelby GT500 also helps celebrate the two-decade run of Ford's SVT division, commemorated by special illuminated doorsills in the car. The SVT program began with the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra, which offered a then-impressive 235 hp from its 5.0-liter engine. Ford and SVT followed up with other performance cars including the SVT F-150 Lightning, SVT Contour, SVT Focus, Ford GT supercar, F-150 SVT Raptor, and the recent spate of Mustang Shelby GT500 models.

 

BMW Models for You

BMW as a lot was created in 1927, existence at no. an engine maker and then a ride producer. Yet today, BMW is known to be a great ride shaper. Only after a time, BMW has beautify a car shaper. The initials put for Bavarian Motor Entirety, but not umpteen fill pay tending to that, the BMW initials beingness more famous than anything. BMW was not acquired by added car manufacturer companionship, being a big companion already, too big to be integrated by others.

 

Instead, BMW has formed into the parent visitant of the Rolls Royce and the MINI, and these were two really beta achievements for the job. BMW has reserved in producing narrow programme of models, which are the odd numbered and still numbered programme. Both of these restricted periodical models comprise the taphouse litter and the demesne waggon on one cooperator and the coupes and cabriolets on the opposite. The 6 Program and the 8 Programme of BMWs are upright a few of the launched models of wealth cars by BMW. These are experienced models, creation ones, so if you are superficial for something unsalty and hot, you could canvas out the Z3 and the Z4. These models are BMW roadsters presented in two entry certificate and two entranceway coupe models. The Z3 has still stared in the Felon Recognisance show titled Metallic Eye.

The BMW 5 Serial screw righteous been launched. The 5 Serial cars are mid fourpenny wealthiness cars or chief cars and can be organized in sedan and touring embody styles. Justified if the mould is a bit experienced, existence launched in 1972, the technicians from BMW get added a positive of new application and glamour, making these BMW a wealth to make.

Wash Your Loved Car Without Water

You might have heard about this technology--wash your vehicle without water.  But probably waterless car wash is still news to most people. Some even perceive it as fraud marketing. However, those who have tried this innovative way for car washing, will most likely agree that its a real and working thing.

Envirinmental issues

However, most of them old technologies that are still found in the market contain hazardous, toxic materials and are indeed very harmful for both – environment and health. The new generation waterless car care products are opposite to those – no harsh chemicals and toxins make them really environmentally friendly. Water saving is a huge bonus here!

Why is it becoming so popular? Experts have counted that it takes from 80 to 380 litres of water to clean one vehicle. Additionally, eco-friendly car wash products eliminate toxic run-off and help to escape hazardous inhales. This is extremely important for indoor cleaning. And not only that – for most people it's the economy and the convenience that counts the most. To completely wash the car one just needs to have a bottle of waterless car wash and two special microfiber towels to wipe of the dirt and buff the car. Nothing else! So people can simply wash their cars and car parts anywhere outside or inside in just minutes – depending on how dirty the car is.
It takes around 150 ml of the product to wash the car, so one bottle can clean up to 3 cars, if you are experienced.

How - to

For those, who have never tried similar products – here is a simple picture: it takes around 20 minutes to wash the entire vehicle. When the product is sprayed on the car, the detergents and wetting agents in the product combine to soften and emulsify surface grime. The unique formula is designed to lift the dirt away from your car‘s paint to help ensure a scratch-free finish. The powerful plant-based surfactants dissolve grime quickly, while polymers leave a slick finish. The product leaves your car extremely shiny and works almost as effective as a car wax. You just need to clean the dirt with a special towel and then polish the car with a second one.

Usually people people worry about scratching the car paint and thus feel insecure about using such technology. Indeed, some cheap substitutes are not that trustworthy, but it's always advisable to look for some third party proof that the products will not scratch the car paint and will work as it talks. Look for some certificates, proving that it will not scrach the car paint.

Even experts and market researchers claim that Waterless is for sure the wave of the future. Due to water restrictions, washing your car in your driveway is already heavily restricted in a number of countries. So the convenience, the economy, and the environmental issues are definitely going to enthral the drivers. If you want to know more, you can come to visit CarPart4U. 

HRE Adopts Retro Vintage Series Wheels

With that out of the way, we'll admit to rather liking HRE's new BBS-esque 501 wheels,some kind of special car parts, and the 288-GTO-style five-spoke 505s are the very essence of sweet-on-sweet when bolted to a Ferrari 458 Italia. On the other hand, the wide-body Lamborghini Countach-reminiscent 505 teledials don't exactly work, dependent as the originals were on their deep-dish design.

The new wheels are all three-piece designs available in 18-inch to 20-inch diameters and in widths from seven inches up to 14 inches.

HRE claims that a nearly unlimited number of finishes is available. As such, we'd suggest springing for something utterly odious, like, say, aubergine anodized centers with turquoise powder-coated rims. It's a combo that pairs wonderfully with Brush Script.