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Honda Jazz Facelift Details
After arranging some small changes for the 2021 Honda YM, Honda will update significantly the 2022 Honda Jazz. Since the current generation Honda Jazz model made its official debut in 2017, the crossover is now undergoing a mid-term update. Although the Honda Jazz is still among the best-selling models in the market, but there is no denying that competition is becoming more and more ferocious. To draw the increasing attention of the public, Honda will give a fresh facelift to the new model. In addition, the Japanese carmaker is striving to improve the interior and offer more convenient features. While the engine lineup may be still the same, the versatility is a main contributor to the surging popularity of Honda Jazz.
By Maypenny5 years ago in Wheel
A Lady and a Camaro
My first choice was a Ford Mustang. My late step dad first car was a 1965 Mustang. It was a used one, rusted on the outside, and old on the inside. He used it for commuting to go to work and church. It was a classic red, still beautiful beside it's rust from all the years of use. I don't recall this car being stuck. But we dealt with flooding one night after church service in the evening and the water was up to nearly the seats. We got out safe but drenched but the Mustang was still going strong.
By Omay5 years ago in Wheel
A 90's Porsche 911 for off-road racing!
The about section of Singer Group Inc., founded in 2009, says that it “restores and reimagines 1989 to 1994 Porsche 911s, based on the 964 chassis for its clients”. While many of its clients may be happy with Singer just restoring the Porsche 911s to original specifications, one client has asked Singer to modify his air-cooled 911 that would, in the client’s words “enable the car to compete in off-road racing and to demonstrate extensive all-terrain exploration capabilities”.
By Ganesh Murthy5 years ago in Wheel
MEET THE ALL-NEW BRABUS ROCKET 900
THE BRABUS ROCKET 900: The Brabus model comes with changes inside and out, but the biggest changes have happened under the hood. The car didn’t just receive some extra horses and torque; Brabus also increased the displacement of the V8 powerhouse.
By Hypercar Hooligan5 years ago in Wheel
BATTERY. DAY.
After letting my thoughts and ideas settle in for a few days, I’ve decided to “come out with it”. Lots of love, lots of hate as well as some overall letdowns. Predictions for this event were definitely blown out of the water and, as a result, even conditioned me into an over-hyped state as I watched the live event.
By James Crawford5 years ago in Wheel
Triumph's latest prototype unveiled
Don't get me wrong, Triumph do have a strong brand in the motorcycle community and a wide raneg of bikes but lately they do seem to have been producing much of the same just under different names.
By Ilyas Campbell6 years ago in Wheel
Things You Should Not Be Doing While Painting Your Car
If you see a painted car, there can be two possibilities about it: either the owner loves painting his vehicle, or the condition of the car has worn out that eventually demanded a repaint. In the latter case, fixing the headlight and paint restoration works best to give your car a new refurbed look.
By hazel0736 years ago in Wheel
Important Details Every Millennial Car Lover Cares for
Selling a product to Millennials is quite a challenging task due to many reasons. To begin with, they are the most diverse generation when it comes to their ethnic and cultural background. Next, they are the most educated generation, which means they really know what kind of product they’re after. Last but not least, they place more value on individuality that any other generation before them. So, finding something that is universally applicable when it comes to products that would interests Millennials is a real challenge. However, despite all the obstacles, years of experience have shown that there are things a great majority of people born from 1980-1996 find important when buying a car. Here is a brief overview of them.
By Marie Nieves6 years ago in Wheel
Finally, A Bold Move
Let's start off by calling this angular, Blade Runner-esque creation what it is: a stunning risk by Tesla Motors. Unlike previously released vehicles such as the Model X, Model Y, or Roadster (which kept to a much more conventional and modern automobile shape), the Tesla Cybertruck not only stands out from the rest of the Tesla line-up, but basically every automobile currently in production. The reason? It doesn't really look like the vehicles that are made today. The conventional shape of trucks in today's market looks generally similar: a vehicle that looks strong, typically trading an aerodynamic style for a large cab, with an open truck bed behind. The main feelings behind it are strength and power, giving the impression of a vehicle that is made to work.
By Kelly Thompson6 years ago in Wheel
Crossover SUVs - The Family Car of the 21st Century
According to Wikipedia, as of 2006, more than half of SUVs sold in the United States of America have been of the “crossover” variety. A crossover SUV, also sometimes referred to as simply a “crossover” or occasionally shortened to a “CUV,” is typically a cross between a sedan and a truck-based sport utility vehicle, or SUV. Most often, crossover SUVs are modeled after the body type of a truck-based SUV with the chassis or unibody construction of a sedan. This design generally makes for a significantly more comfortable interior when compared to their truck-based SUV counterparts, however crossovers are known to have less off road capabilities and in many cases are not manufactured with an option for all wheel drive.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Wheel
Surely
Okay folks, I write a "Dear Abby" for cars in my local newspaper, The Lake Worth Herald. I have been doing it weekly for about fifteen years, so I will take a stab at doing it here. I can do this because I am ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified in five repair categories and I own an independent tire and auto repair shop, Car Clinic, in West Palm Beach Florida.
By Jorge E.7 years ago in Wheel
Car Modifications that You Should Consider Getting Done
Whether you are driving an old clunker or a brand new car, chances are that you would like to change a few things around. Maybe the Ford Fusion you are driving around is an outdated model and you may want to spruce up a few things to make it look more trendy or to get more space on the interior or even to add more functionality to the model. You could have any number of reasons for wanting certain car modifications to be carried out, but check out some of the important ones that you may want to consider getting done, in the near future.
By Lauren Williamson7 years ago in Wheel