2009 January Archive | Auto Speed Market

Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition

30-01-2009Auto Speed MarketComments are closed

Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition Honda has announced that the Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition goes on sale in Europe in March 2009. This limited edition has been produced to mark the end of production for the award winning sports car. The white exterior will be matched with a red leather interior...

Audi R8 V10

30-01-2009Auto Speed MarketComments are closed

Audi R8 V10 The Audi R8 is a mid-engined sports car introduced by the German automaker Audi in 2006, appearing at auto shows and events all over the world. The R8 is based on the Audi Space Frame, which contributes to the car’s relatively light weight. Audi announced in 2005...

Do you ever look in your rear view mirror?

30-01-2009Auto Speed MarketComments are closed

Do you ever look in your rear view mirror? I won’t mention the name of the food distribution company who’s truck must have come within three feet of my bumper on a very snowy exit ramp forcing me to exit much faster than I felt safe driving in those conditions....

BMW Z8

29-01-2009Auto Speed Market 3 comments

BMW Z8 The BMW Z8 was a convertible supercar automobile produced by BMW from 2000 to 2008. It was given the E52 BMW model code. The Z8 originated from a prototype designated Z07, which was designed by Henrik Fisker at BMW’s Designworks in Southern California. It was showcased at the...

BMW 320d xDrive (E46 Platform)

29-01-2009Auto Speed MarketComments are closed

BMW 320d xDrive The E46 automobile platform is the fourth generation of BMW’s highly successful 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. It was introduced in 1998 and replaced the E36 sedans the same year. The touring and coupé models appeared for 2000, and the compact version for...

World Car of the Year!

28-01-2009Auto Speed MarketComments are closed

World Car of the Year! The 2009 World Car of the Year Awards are now officially launched. The inaugural World Car title was first handed out in 2005 to the Audi A6. The 2006 World Car was the BMW 3-Series while the Lexus LS460 took the honour of being the...

Ford Duratec/ZeTec Trouble Codes

28-01-2009Auto Speed MarketComments are closed

Ford Duratec/ZeTec Trouble Codes P1151, P1131, P0174, or P0171 All four of these codes indicate a problem with a lean condition. This engine is known for vacuum leaks, so before you start throwing oxygen sensors at the problem, it pays to perform some diagnostics. Start by cleaning the MAF sensor....

GM climate control system fail

28-01-2009Auto Speed MarketComments are closed

GM climate control system fail If you have a GM climate control system in your vehicle and the blower motor stays on HIGH and won’t shut off even when the car is off and the key out, chances are the blower motor control processor is toast or the HVAC control...

Cadillac CTS Coupé

27-01-2009Auto Speed MarketComments are closed

Cadillac CTS Coupé General Motors gives a glimpse at the potential of electric propulsion in the form of luxury transportation, with the Cadillac Converj Concept. The four-passenger Converj extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) has an aggressive, forward-leaning arc profile, and revolutionary electric propulsion technology called Voltec. Voltec system is made up...

George Bush car

27-01-2009Auto Speed MarketComments are closed

George Bush car We are at a crossroads. It is the beginning of a new administration and the end of an old one. There are those who would like to forget the last eight years. It’s the magic-slate idea. As if you could lift up an acetate window and those...

13 More Things Your Auto Mechanic Won’t Tell You

26-01-2009Auto Speed MarketComments are closed

13 More Things Your Auto Mechanic Won’t Tell You 1. “If a mechanic offers to change your timing belt and water pump, question how long the job will take. Some will charge you double labor even though the second task is essentially done once the belt is removed.” 2. “Always...

New Fiat Qubo

26-01-2009Auto Speed MarketComments are closed

New Fiat Qubo Despite this, it’s cute and likeable. Smaller than the Doblo and the Multipla, the Qubo is short and compact, yet roomy for its size. It’s comfortable and has an appealing no-frills ethos. Engine choices are Fiat’s super-economical 1.3-litre diesel engine and the 1.4 petrol, with Dualogic six-speed...

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