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Cat Eyes For the Hummer Car

By Jamie Connor

Hummer cars are off-road automobiles produced by General Motors. The Hummer H1 was a multipurpose vehicle with a design that allowed high mobility. The Hummer 2 and the Hummer 3 are designed for smaller markets.

The best upgrade you could possibly provide your vehicle is installing HID lights. HID, or High-Intensity Discharge lights are used in place of the original halogen lamps. Instead of the yellow glare of the halogen lamps, HID lights provide a white, bluish or lavender glow.

The Hummer HID conversion kits allow the vehicle's lights to illuminate over seventy-five percent of the length and breadth of the road. They also provide three times more illumination than the ordinary lights.

Because of their bright shades, the HID lights illuminate the road as sunlight does. They thus, provide better visibility to the driver at night. This in turn reduces the chances of accidents.

The Hummer HID conversion kits are easy to install, as they are plug and play systems. The owner of the car itself can change the light bulbs, with a little bit of technical knowledge. The new bulbs will not harm the Hummer in any way. However, it is usually advised that one invest in a new wiring harness. Upgraded harnesses can withstand the heat of the new HID lamps and they are equally easy to install.

The Hummer HID conversion kits usually contain a pair or two of HID bulbs, besides ballasts, plugs and wiring. The light illumination technology used in HID lighting is different from halogen lighting. The bulbs contain xenon, which is a noble gas. When a charge passes through the electrodes in the bulb, the gas gets disturbed and emits light.

Usually, fog lights, break lights, taillights and indicators make use of the xenon bulbs for better light emission. They are extremely reliable, as the Hummer HID Conversion kits undergo rigorously testing before they come into the market.

Besides increasing performance, the Hummer HID conversion kit also adds visual appeal to the Hummer. However, HID lights are illegal in some regions, while others require them to be angled slightly, to protect oncoming drivers from the glare. Make sure that HID lights are legal to use in your state before installing them.

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2011 Honda Pilot Review

By Jhon Kenndy  

Honda pilot's uni-body assembly and independent suspension is designed to provide handling similar to that of a car. This vehicle faces a tough competition from solid pickup trucks like Chevrolet Traverse, Buick enclave, Hyundai Veracruz, GMC Acadia twin, Mazda CX-9 and Toyota Highlander. National based price of 2010 Pilot is around $ 28,045 which excludes destination charges.
Trim Levels and Options:
pilot is a mid sized crossover Sports Utility Vehicle which is offered with four trim levels. 2010 Honda pilot's model include Honda pilot LX, Honda pilot EX, Honda pilot EX-L and Honda pilot touring. Each of these models is available with either all wheel drive or front wheel drive.
pilot LX trim is included with 17 inch steel wheel, rear privacy glass, keyless entry, automatic head light, trailer hitch, cruise control, steering wheel, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, front and rear Air conditioner, audio system with seven speakers, AUX-IN pin and CD and MP3 player and split foldable third row seat.
Honda pilot EX trim is added with 17 inch alloy wheel, painted body molding, flood lights, roof rails, eight way power driver seat,tri zone automatic climate control, audio system with six CD chargers, satellite radio, roof rails and heated exterior mirrors.
pilot EX-L trim is added with upgraded leather upholstery, heated front seat, rear seat DVD entertainment package with Bluetooth and I-Pod connectivity, audio system with 10 speakers.
Both EX trim's accessories are included in Touring model and further included with power tail gate, driver memory function, rear window sunshade and tire pressure indicator.
Engine and Performance:
2010 pilot is armored with 3.5L capacity V6 engine with front wheel drive as standard option and optional all wheel drive with automatic apportions power to the rear wheel up to 70 percent. The power train will be mated with five speed automatic gear transmission. This power source is also incorporated with driver selectable lock feature that routs max torque to rear wheel at speed below 19 MPH. with this power train pilot can accelerate from zero to 60 MPH in just 9.7 seconds and also offers comparative mileage.
Specification:
* Base Number of Cylinders: 6
* Base Engine Size: 3.5 liters
* Base Engine Type: V6
* Horsepower: 250 HP
* Max Horsepower: 5700 RPM
* Torque: 253 ft-pounds
* Max Torque: 4800 RPM
* Maximum Towing Capacity: 3500 Pounds
* Drive Type: FWD
* Turning Circle: 38.6 feet
Mileage with Rear Wheel Drive:
* City: 17 MPG
* Highway: 23 MPG
* Combined: 19 MPG
Mileage with All Wheel Drive Option:
* City: 16 MPG
* Highway: 22 MPG
* Combined: 18 MPG
Design and Special Features:
2010 Pilot is offered with utilitarian exterior styling. Interior is offered with blocky and rugged them. Like many current Honda vehicles, this sedan's central stack is packed with too many small and control buttons. Accessing of these buttons are made simple by uniquely designed logical layout. Pilot is also offered with roomy third row seats. Pilot is one of the few sedans that can accommodate adults and offer relative comfort to all its occupants. Cushions of second row and third row seats are very low and forces long legged passengers into a knee up and squatting position. Compared to Chevy Traverse and Ford Flex this sedan offers little compact seating.
Dimensions:
* Front Head Room: 40 inches
* Front Hip Room: 58.6 inches
* Front Shoulder Room: 61.5 inches
* Rear Head Room: 39.8 inches
* Rear Shoulder Room: 62.2 inches
* Rear Hip Room: 56.9 inches
* Front Leg Room: 41.4 inches
* Rear Leg Room: 38.5 inches
* Luggage Capacity: 18 cubic feet
* Maximum Cargo Capacity: 87 cubic feet
* Maximum Seating: 8
* Length: 190.9 inches
* Width: 78.5 inches
* Height: 71 inches
* Wheel Base: 109.2 inches
* Ground Clearance: 8 inches
* Curb Weight: 4319 pounds
Safety:
2010 Honda Pilot is well equipped with advanced safety features which offer optimum safety to its occupants. This model is offered with stability control, full length side curtain airbag, front seat side airbag, standard anti lock disc brakes and full length side curtain airbags. In government crash test this sedan performed flawlessly and has gained five stars for its occupant's safety during side and frontal impact. This sedan has also gained GOOD rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for side impact and frontal offset crashes.
2010 Honda Pilot
Pros:
Descent roomy third row seats
Smooth V6 engine
Excellent crash test rating
Clever interior storage
Cons:

Sluggish interior

Unremarkable fuel economy

Heavy central stack

Poor braking performance

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Gumpert Apollo

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Gumpert Apollo Review

The Gumpert Apollo is the perfect synthesis between road vehicle and racing car. It exceeds all expectations with its passion and maximum driving fun. 650 HP, up to 360 km/h top-speed and an acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.0 seconds make it a full-blooded super sports car to which there is no alternative. The complete package is available at a cost-performance ratio unequalled in this exclusive vehicle class.

The production process is the one part of the manufacture philosophy in which exclusivity and precision are paramount to speed. Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur associates the term ‚manufacture' with it's the commitment to achieve quality and luxury by means of craftsmanship and hand-made production.

Roland Gumpert, founder, managing director and the driving force behind Sportwagenmanufaktur, has created a manufacturing environment that combines engineering excellence with a broad automotive and racing competence. Experts within the motorsports scene are all familiar with the name Gumpert: In the mid 1970s, the long-standing Audi manager was the driving force behind the development of the four-wheel drive "Iltis", the original predecessor of today's "Quattro". In 1979 he not only succeeded in preparing the gnarled four-wheel drive "Iltis" for the Paris-Dakar rally, but also achieved victory. In the years that followed under his management, Audi Sport won a total of 25 World Rally Championship races and was the 4-time winner of the World Rally Championship. Gumpert's professional success is distinguished by his ability to combine innovative ideas with proven technology effectively and successfully.

A team of automotive and motor sports specialists joined forces to pool their enthusiasm and energy into developing and creating the Gumpert Apollo. Their abilities create the space for the finest workmanship and utmost individuality, with the use of high-tech processes and integration of proven standard components securing the technical basis.
With the Gumpert Apollo we are providing a select clientele of ambitious sports drivers and car enthusiasts with the opportunity of experiencing the unique synergy between hand-made high-end components optimised for performance on the road and the track, and of distinguishing themselves from the remainder of the world of sports cars. Up to 100 vehicles will leave the factory each year - just enough to ensure that these exceptional vehicles retain their exclusive status.
Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur is an independent, privately financed company. The financial stability of the company is being secured by well-known investors. Their operative commitment will also promote the international sales and distribution of Gumpert Apollo.
The challenge was to develop an exceptional design that combined the extreme aerodynamic requirements of a performance-oriented, purist super sports car with the aesthetic design of an exclusive vehicle. We wanted to achieve the perfect synthesis of design and function. Without compromising. And we have succeeded with Gumpert Apollo:
 Its silhouette, optimised in numerous wind tunnel tests, reflects its by far superior capabilities.
In its profile, the Gumpert Apollo dynamic appearance is further enhanced by its dimensions (4.46 m length, almost 2 m width and 1.24 m height) and its streamlined, long and wide shoulder lines. The mid-engine layout is emphasised by the cockpit, which is clearly located toward the front of the vehicle, and the long wheel base; both factors ensure optimum driving qualities. Massive air inlets and outlets in the front and on the side in front of and behind the doors leave no doubt about its potency. Above all, though, they supply the two turbo-chargers and the high-performance braking system with enough fresh air to ensure optimum operation for the duration of a race. The high-set air intake for the engine is reminiscent of Formula 1 vehicles and emphasises Gumpert Apollo racing character. The dominant rear provides a view of the diffuser and the underbody, encased completely in carbon, - which, combined with the front diffuser and flow channels, achieves an exceptionally high negative lift for a road vehicle.
Gumpert Apollo leaves a lasting impression on anyone who sees it: It symbolises unusual power, dynamism and sportiness. It reflects above-average performance capability paired with timeless elegance, and even when it is not moving, shows that the design can only adhere to function: driving dynamics.

The secret of Gumpert Apollo is an innovative design concept from racing car engineering. The base and symbolic backbone of Gumpert Apollo consists a round tube frame made of top-quality and highly stable chrome-molybdenum-steel with an integrated monocoque safety cell made of high quality carbon fibre screwed directly onto the frame. The 161 kg (355 lbs.) construction design is so effective, so torsion proof and bend resistant that it complies with both the specifications of the European MOT approval and the international manufacture specifications of motor sports (see annex J of the FIA regulations). Gumpert Apollo succeeds in combining low weight with the rigidity of a racing car, finest driving dynamics and maximum safety. The Gumpert Apollo is one of the safest and most agile vehicles of its class.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• DIMENSIONS
  • Length 4,460 mm / 175.6"
  • Width 1,998 mm / 78.6"
  • Height 1,114 mm / 43.8"
  • Wheel base 2,700 mm / 106.3"
  • Wheel gauge
    • front: 1,670 mm / 65.7"
    • back: 1,598 mm / 62.9"
  • Boot volume: 100 l
• WEIGHT
  • Kerb weight: below 1,200 kg / 2,645 lbs
  • Allowed total weight: 1,500 kg / 3,306 lbs
  • Approved axle load
    • front: 650 kg / 1,452 lbs
    • back: 900 kg / 1,984 lbs
• ENGINE
  • Cylinders: 8
  • Type: 90° - V
  • Valves per cylinder: 5
  • Displacement: 4,163 cm3 / 254 in3
  • Stroke: 93 mm / 3.66"
  • Bore: 84.5 mm / 3.32"
  • Nominal output: 478 kW (650 HP) @ 6,500 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 850 Nm (626.9 lb-ft) @ 4,000 rpm [with 820 Nm @ 2700 rpm]
  • Maximum revs: 7,200 rpm
  • Compression ratio: 9,3
  • Recommended fuel type: 98 ROZ / 88 MOZ
  • Emission standard: Euro 4
• GEARBOX
  • Sequential six-speed gear box with synchronisation and oil cooling
  • Twin plate clutch configuration (diameter 200 mm / 7.87" each)
  • Differential lock by Torsen
  • Custom-made gear ratios
• WHEELS
  • Tire dimension
    • front: 255/35ZR19
    • back: 345/35ZR19
  • Wheel dimension
    • front: 10J x 19
    • back: 13J x 19
  • Wheel rim type: Aluminium cast wheels with centre lock
• PERFORMANCE
  • Top speed: 360 km/h (224 mph)
  • 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.0 s
  • 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph): 8.9 s

2011 Ford Focus

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The 2012 New Ford Focus Reviewed

By Jacqueline Star

In the current economic climate, consumers are keen to save money when it comes time to purchase a new vehicle. In addition, they demand a car that also provides great gas mileage. Ford Focus stands out in the affordable small cars segment due to its low price and great mileage. For 2012, Ford Motor Company decided to make a good thing even better and decided to revamp the car inside and out. As a result, the 2012 Focus is edgier, sportier and better looking. Over 55% of the vehicle's body is constructed out of steel; that's more than any other Ford on the market. There are four trim levels available; S, SE, SEL and Titanium.
The Ford Focus' engine won't win any drag races by any means but it's more than enough for riding to work and running errands. The engine is a four cylinder 2.4 Liter with 155 hp and 145 lb feet of torque. Ford has plans for a newer Focus with an efficient Ecoboost engine. Two transmissions are available; a manual transmission and a dual clutch gearbox. Gas mileage stands at around 40 mpg, which is pretty good. The Focus is the ideal every day car for anyone who wants a practical and efficient car without spending a fortune.
One new aspect that can only be enjoyed in the 2012 model is the innovative torque vectoring control. This system improves performance around corners and curves by splitting power between the wheels and applying brake pressure. If you want to be creative you can even add cool graphic tattoos to your vehicle. This is fun and easy way to personalize your car and give it an extra special little something. The cabin inside is top notch and designed using high quality materials. Features for your convenience include a rearview camera, keyless entry and a system to help facilitate parking in narrow spots. Ford's MyFord system is also available which allows you to easily switch up songs and adjust music volume from the convenience of the steering wheel.
The base model comes with features such as a standard audio system, power windows and an adjustable steering wheel. If you choose the upper level SE trim you get Ford's Mykey system which allows parents to set the speed limit at which their teens are able to drive. Standard safety features for all models consist of a comprehensive airbag system with chest protection, side airbags and advanced side restraint systems. The Titanium model adds in a sunroof, a premium Sony sound system and Ford MyTouch which allows the drover to use the phone and command the audio system via voice commands.
With the recession in full swing, it makes sense to save money by purchasing an economy car and save your money for a rainy day. In addition, the Focus offers excellent mileage, a feature that can end up helping you save a lot of money at the gas pump. Pricing for the sedan starts at $15,999 and $19,899 for the hatchback.

Written by Jacqueline Star. Galpin Motors is a Los Angeles Ford dealer with a large selection of new and used cars. Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley car shoppers have found that Galpin Ford is the best place to find new 2010 & 2011 Ford Cars, Trucks, SUVs, in Southern California. New Ford Hybrid models are all in stock at our Galpin Ford Dealership. If you are looking for used cars in Los Angeles or San Fernando check out Used Cars Los Angeles. Galpin Ford is located at 15505 Roscoe Blvd., North Hills, CA 91343

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