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Who's on the Right Side of the Law, the Missouri Cop or the Dashcam Driver?

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 05:23 PM PDT


As America plays catch up in the use of dashboard-mounted recorders on private automobiles that are widely adopted in many other countries such as the motherland of all dash-cams, Russia, more and more incidents emerge online. This one involves a ticket dispute between a citizen and a Sheriff's deputy in Missouri. Read more »

U Spy: Close to a Dozen 2016 Chevy Volts Spotted in Colorado

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 04:32 PM PDT


There's an all-new and more wedge-shaped Chevrolet Volt coming our way within the next 18 to 24 months and one of our awesome readers had the opportunity to stumble upon an entire group of camouflaged testers in Colorado, and of course, he quickly pulled out his camera to share the pictures with all of us. Read more »

Does Mercedes’ GLA Look Better as a Three-Door?

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 04:02 PM PDT


Far from being the happiest collection of styling cues, the Mercedes-Benz GLA looks like what it is: a taller A-Class, and no amount of fluff marketing will ever change that. Read more »

Everyone Remembers Ayrton Senna, But What About F1's Unsung Hero, Roland Ratzenberger?

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 03:30 PM PDT


On April 30, 1994, Formula One suffered its first fatal accident since Elio de Angelis perished during a test session at Paul Ricard on May 15, 1986. Austria's Roland Ratzenberger died during qualifying of the San Marino Grand Prix, on a gloomy week-end that also claimed the life of Ayrton Senna the following day during the race. Read more »

Aston Martin Confirms Work on All-New Platform but Remains Tight-Lipped about It

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 03:01 PM PDT


In a press release dedicated to its 2013 financial and sales results, Aston Martin has "hidden" an important piece of information for its future that will certainly be to its fans' liking. The UK-based sports car manufacturer has confirmed it is working on an all-new vehicle platform for its next generation of sports cars. Read more »

Jay Leno Takes 1930 Bentley with 27-Liter Aircraft V12 for a Spin

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 02:32 PM PDT


Jay Leno gets his hands on some of the coolest cars you can think of, and some you can't. You may remember the old Bentley that Jeremy Clarkson drove back on Top Gear's season 18, a car that had a 27-liter Merlin V12 from a Spitfire fighter under the bonnet, as well as additional modifications in order to make it a modern car that can be driven on the road. Read more »

Brabus Widestar 6.1 is a Pimped Mercedes-Benz G500 Convertible

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 02:08 PM PDT


Brabus has given the Widestar treatment to the Mercedes-Benz G500 Convertible, which means the drop-top G-wagen gains a widebody kit and a power increase. Read more »

New BMW i8 Hybrid Coupe...The Chris Harris Review

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 01:38 PM PDT


Arguably, the new BMW i8 is the most futuristic car money can buy today south of the trio of hypercars from Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche. It's certainly not cheap, but it's also not completely unobtainable at $135,700 plus destination and handling in the States (or about $20k more than an M6 Gran Coupe), especially if you prefer fancy cars over a roof above your head. Read more »

Fiat Buys the Punto Some More Time with New Jet Black 2 Edition for UK

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 01:14 PM PDT


Assuming you remember it exists some…nine years after this generation was introduced, the Fiat Punto is now available in the UK in a new limited edition trim named Jet Black 2 and priced from £12,000 OTR. Read more »

This Modified 1959 Chevy Truck Pulls 1G on the Skidpad!

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 12:50 PM PDT


The cult of turning old pickup trucks into sports cars with cornering capabilities far beyond what they were originally intended to handle seems to be thriving. It's like every other modified truck you see on the web these days has adjustable coilovers, trick differentials and wide, sticky tires to help it beat physics and carry as much speed as possible through the bends. Read more »

VW Group to Introduce 10 Eco-Friendly Models in China by 2018

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 12:24 PM PDT


The Volkswagen Group is launching an eco-offensive on the Chinese auto market by introducing 10 electric and plug-in hybrid models to increase its presence in the country. Read more »

New Report Says BMW Green Lights M2 Coupe for 2015 Production

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 12:58 PM PDT


Whereas some find the M235i adequate for their needs, others strongly disagree and would love to see BMW creating a pureblooded "M" variant of the 2-Series Coupe. And while there's nothing official yet, the team members over at the BMW specialist forum 2Addicts say that, according to "multiple inside sources - who have been accurate in the past", the Bavarians have given the M2 a green light. Read more »

Aha! So, That's Why You Stay the Hell Away from Drifters…

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 11:27 AM PDT


We've shown you more drift crashes than we can count on the hands of an entire professional football team, but fortunately, most of these incidents involve the drivers and their cars, not spectators, because, you know, sensible people do their best to keep a safe distance from drifters. Read more »

Toyota Delivers Blow to California and Kentucky by Moving North American Headquarters to Texas

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 10:59 AM PDT


Toyota announced that it is establishing a new headquarters in North Dallas (Plano), Texas, for its North American operations, which means the carmaker is leaving Torrance, California, where it set up its U.S. headquarters in 1982. Read more »

Here's How Much the New Jeep Cherokee will Cost in the UK

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 10:30 AM PDT


The real game changer for Jeep's overseas sales will be the upcoming B-segment Renegade, but it won't hit UK shores for another year. In the meantime, Jeep is preparing for the debut of another important model, the new Cherokee, for which it just announced pricing as order books open this week, ahead of a market launch in June. Read more »

Car Drives Ferrari's New 950hp LaFerrari, Plus Bonus POV Footage

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 09:58 AM PDT


You can now add the UK's Car Magazine to the invite-only list of Ferrari's handpicked publications, which had a quick test drive of the new LaFerrari hybrid supercar and posted an online video review about their experience. Read more »

Nissan to Enter Three GT-R Nismo GT3 Racers in the 2014 Nurburgring 24 Hours

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 09:30 AM PDT


After setting the volume production car record at the Nürburgring with the new GT-R Nismo, Nissan announced that its halo sports car will return to the Green Hell with the goal to win one of the toughest endurance races in the world, the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Read more »

VW Sharpens Up New Scirocco and Golf Variant with R-Line Packages

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 09:00 AM PDT


For those who want their new Scirocco or Golf Variant to look sharper than the standard models, Volkswagen has released a new set of R-Line packages. Read more »

The Amazingly Quirky Yet Street Legal Jet Cycle

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 08:31 AM PDT


Is this a jet or a motorcycle that YouTuber Wilfred Lebron filmed on the road? Well, it's a little bit of both mixing the internals of a Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, including the 1.5-liter six-cylinder engine, with a body on top that resembles a Convair F-106 Delta Dart. Read more »

ABT Says Happy Birthday to VW Golf by Remembering its First Golf Mk1 Tuning Job

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 08:06 AM PDT


VW celebrates the Golf's 40th anniversary this year and VW tuner ABT has reasons to celebrate too. The German aftermarket specialist offered its first spiced-up version of the VW Golf in 1982, a year before the launch of the second-generation compact model. Read more »

Possibly One of One BMW M3 E90 Individual in Barbera Red with an Interesting Background

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 07:40 AM PDT


As long as you find a willing and cooperative dealer, are patient enough to wait for your order to arrive, and don't mind spending around $5,000 on a special paint job, then BMW Individual will set you free from the limited color options offered for regular clients. Read more »

First Recorded Porsche Macan Crash Creeps Up on the Web

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 07:10 AM PDT


Deep down inside, you knew that an accident involving Porsche's new Macan was bound to hit the airwaves sooner rather than later and it happened in Poland last Friday when an Audi A4 Avant violently smashed into an example of Stuttgart's compact SUV knocking it over on its head and onto a tree. Read more »

Mercedes-Benz Prices All-Electric B-Class for the US Market from $42k

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 06:41 AM PDT


Sold in the US exclusively in all-electric form, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is a unique proposition for the green-minded American family man or woman. Read more »

Vorsteiner Puts New Shoes on Mercedes G63 AMG, Prepares Spoiler Kit

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 06:21 AM PDT


The beast that is the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, the one with the bi-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 engine developing 536hp that returns a pretty impressive 0-60mph (96km/h) time of 5.3 seconds, is receiving some styling attention from the tuning folks over at Vorsteiner. Read more »

Holden Brews a Storm (Edition) for Commodore Range

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 05:57 AM PDT


Having recently celebrated the production of the 50,000th VF Commodore after 10 months of sale in Australia, Holden has presented a new special edition version of the series named "Storm" that's available on all body styles, including the sedan, ute (pickup truck) and Sportwagon. Read more »

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Used Cars Everett WA Drivers Can Check Out

By Sarah C. Meek


Expanding your car search to include used models should provide you with more options to choose from that you can actually fit in your budget. It should make it easier to find the perfect car for daily driving, but won't place a lot of burden on your finances. The key to making a good used car purchase is in careful research and selection. While it's easy enough to focus on finding the right model to purchase, you should also be mindful about the sellers and whether their offerings are in good running condition.

You will find it worth your time to evaluate used autos Everett WA dealerships to identify which can provide you with a lineup that's exclusively made up of quality used cars. With quality already answered for, you only need to find a car that you would be interested in driving and would meet your area's driving conditions.

You can find sellers that are known for offering quality used models in many areas. Try to find out how to get to a Hertz Car Sales branch that can offer you used car options. The dealership has a great reputation regarding quality in every area that they can be found in. If you ever have to move to another part of the country in the future, their branches ensure that you have access to great used cars. The dealership's website can provide you information on the nearest branches in your area easily, helping you localize your search among the hundreds of used cars that they are offering.

You will find that the dealership's site is easy to use and can help you find viable model options. You can visit the hertzcarsales website, or instance, in order to view a full model listing that can be found at a specific branch or in your general area. And the site's search section makes it easy to narrow down the extensive options, providing you with the means to view car options based on your preferences on make, model, price range, mileage range or year release.

You can view the individual model features of the cars you think might fit your needs. If a car you're interested in is part of the Rent2Buy program, then you get a chance to extensively test drive the car for three days or have it checked by your mechanic. By opting to rent the car for a low rate, you can make a more informed decision based on experience before making a decision to purchase it.




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A Guide To Choosing Suitable Used Rough Terrain Cranes For Sale

By Tracie Knight


There are various industries today which rely on cranes for effective results in their daily activities. Such industries include construction, cargo, mining and transport. Workers in such places can tell you that without such equipment their work would be impossible. Since buying a new crane is costly, investing in used rough terrain cranes for sale would a helpful decision for companies in need of the equipment.

Rough terrain cranes are your best decision if you want to lift or move heavy objects in areas where the surfaces are not so friendly. It can be challenging to ride a crane in a rugged terrain. If most of your work is based in such areas then you need a crane designed for such surfaces.

For people buying this type of machinery, it is useful to do some research. For once, you should have basic details about these machines. It may help to ask any professional who operates the crane in your firm if need be. Get to know different models in the market, features, important parts of such equipment, and how they work. With this information, your work in determining what suits your organization is easier.

Different cranes are designed for specific purposes. You may need to identify clearly the kind of jobs common in your business that you intend to carryout using the crane. You could ask one of the professionals in your firm who operates the crane to help you identify what you need for the business.

With the said preparation, you can confidently set out in search of possible vendors. Always compare several shops and their offers before settling on one. Check what kind of machines they have. You need to view a variety to improve your chances of finding what you want for the company. Check condition of a crane, its release date, and price, among other details. Avoid going for outdated models as these could lack spare parts when in need of repairs. At the same time, choose a gently used item that will not require regular repairs.

Talk to friends and other professionals who may be engaged in businesses using these machines. Someone in the construction industry or so could give you valuable leads when in search of the best place to buy a crane. Find out if they have purchased from a certain shop and what their views are about the vendor or their items. You want to make sure that you are dealing with reliable vendors. Talking to previous customers is a good way to know.

Make sure you buy from a legitimate trader. This is crucial when purchasing expensive machinery like this. You may have to check their business permits, licenses and other documents just to be sure they are properly registered. You do not want to fall prey of many unscrupulous traders in such businesses today. You could lose your money or end up with serious legal battles you may not like. Avoid such by performing some due diligence on any vendor you are interested in dealing with.

It is necessary to enlist the help an expert when checking condition of your crane. Not all people can tell when a machine has faults. On this case, it calls for those with mechanical knowledge or experience in using the equipment to determine a malfunction. Have it inspected thoroughly by qualified professionals before purchasing.




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Coming Up With A Heavy Equipment Shipping Company

By Tracie Knight


If you desire to become a part of the heavy equipment shipping industry, then you must be able to bring all the things that you would be needing in the battle. You should also be able to plan ahead courtesy of the helpful points that would be provided below. So, just sit back and become a wiser company owner in just a few minutes.

First, be able to legalize your company. Once you already have all the necessary documents for your heavy equipment shipping massachusetts business, then you would only need to be concerned on two factors. The first one would be the protection of the machines and the second factor would be the acquisition of all your business requirements.

Actually, the documents mentioned above pertain to bonds and licenses. Be aware that these things are not that easy to get so be able to come up with a time frame for your business so you would be able to put everything in order. If you know someone from your local government, then that individual might help speed up your application process. However, do not participate in any legal activity.

Once you are done with the main papers, then be able to secure the necessary road permits next. Be able to do this weeks before your opening day as well. This would help ensure an efficient flow in all the travels that your delivery team are going to make in the coming months.

You would also have to see to it that the wheels of the equipment which would be given to you are all working and in there proper condition. In that case, your employees will have no trouble driving them around the open space of your business. Time and energy would be fully maximized as well.

All of the equipment are needed to be emptied out of fluid and fuel as well. This would prevent damage from occurring inside your container. This will also keep the container from any fire incident which can easily happen if one of your delivery men decides to smoke beside it.

If your clients demand for added protection for their equipment, then be professional about it and provide them with the covers that they need. You would have to do this at all cost. Their referrals are that important in the growth of your business in the years to come.

Be very keen on the overall condition your containers as well. You must be able to check their durability before you purchase them. This would ensure the complete safety of all the vehicles which would be handed down to you by your loyal clients. This would also protect the money that you have invested.

It is certainly not going to be easy to have a business such as this. However, if you have managed to talk to the right consultants and if you were able to follow all the tips mentioned in this article, then things would certainly be lighter for you to handle. You would just have to take a leap of faith and work hard on everything else.




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