Quick Review: 2015 Toyota Venza

Overview and History

First Toyota Venza was made in 2008, for the 2009 model year. It was premiered on 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and it was based on the concept version that was released 3 years earlier and named FT-SX. First models were engineered in Toyota USA center in Ann Arbor Michigan, while its unique design this vehicle owns to Newport Beach design center from California. Toyota Venza is being assembled in plant located in Georgetown, Kentucky. 2015 model is not much different than the last year’s model. Since its introduction in 2008, this vehicle haven’t change much. It only had one update in 2013 when grille and taillights were redesigned.

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2015 Toyota Land Cruiser Insurance Rates, Interior, Exterior, Performance, Price etc

2015 Toyota Land Cruiser Overview

Accept being a capable off roader this vehicle also comes with great deal of luxury inside and out. Although in last decades this vehicle is driven more by soccer moms than Indiana Jones enthusiasts, it still comes with a great power and torque to match.

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New Generation Audi A4 Spy Photos

New generation Audi A4 Spy Photos were shown online few days ago. This vehicle will undergo numerous exterior, and we hope not just exterior changes. It was necessary for this  vehicle to change something since it is basically the same since its 2008 release, with only small changes it underwent with the 2012 mid generation update.

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7,8 Million Honda Models Affected By Takata Airbags Recall

By NHTSA estimate there are more than 7,8 million Honda models affected by takata airbags recall. This scandal really went far away, especially with a Senate hearing that is scheduled for 20th November. By the latest estimate by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of Honda vehicles affected with Takata defect is more than 5 million nationwide.

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2015 Kia Sportage Insurance Rates, Interior, Performance, History, Price etc.

Short History

First Kia Sportage model came in 1993, it shared platform and many mechanical parts with Mazda Bongo. First model was product of cooperation of Kia and Mazda/Ford, in which latter two brought innovative technology, while Kia provided cheap labor and assembling facilities. First generation model was sold until 2004, when second generation vehicle came out, on Elantra based platform which it shared with Hyundai Tucson. Third generation vehicle came out in 2010, and it is still in production.

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Songs About Luxury Cars

Elvis and his Cadillacs. Photo credits: cadillacdatabase.com
Elvis and his Cadillacs. Photo credits: cadillacdatabase.com

Vast number of music artist like to emphasize their status and wealth they earn through the music industry by mentioning the cars they drive. So is there anything more appropriate to mention in these kind of tracks than a shiny luxury vehicle? On the other hand there were a lot of artists who are much more socially aware and who mentioned expensive cars in their lyrics and use them to mock consumerism and their fellow celebrity artist who were cough the celebrity fever, and who over-emphasize their new status. So here you go, our Songs About Luxury Cars list:

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2015 Dodge Challenger

2015 Dodge Challenger
2015 Dodge Challenger

History of Dodge Challenger

First model was built in the end of the fifties, when Ford’s and GM’s pony cars were already ruling the market. First model was in production for only few years. It was only sold in silver paint and it was called Dodge Silver Challenger. First model was a club sedan, with some luxurious features for that time, including electric wipers, premium Manchu upholstery and wall-to-wall carpeting. After 10 years pause in 1969, the first generation model came out, which was much more similar to the vehicle we know today as a Dodge Challenger. it was based on the Chrysler E platform and it was related to the most popular Chrysler pony car at that moment, Plymouth Barracuda. While ‘Cuda was in production for a long time before first generation Challenger arrived, it had an ongoing rivalry with Mustang and Camaro models. Dodge’s first muscle car on the other hand was at first presented as the most powerful muscle car on the market and it was opposed to other little bit more powerful pony car models like: Pontiac Firebird and Mercury Cougar. Time when first Challenger model was released was very critical for the pony car class, which was in constant decline. That’s why the first generation model was produced only until 1974, with a constant decline during all production years accept 1973, when more than 27,000 units were sold. Continue reading 2015 Dodge Challenger

New Range Rover Off Roader

New Range Rover off roader, is it really a possibility?
New Range Rover off roader, is it really a possibility?

For some time now we are listening the rumors about Jaguar-Land Rover’s SVO division is going to release a new Range Rover model that’s going to be a real off-roader meant for the toughest terrains. In last few years we saw a lot of interesting projects from this manufacturers, last one that was presented some time ago was the new Land Rover Discovery Sport. Continue reading New Range Rover Off Roader

Seventh Generation VW Golf Won Car of the Year Award

Seventh Generation VW Golf won Motor Trend Car of the Year Award
Seventh Generation VW Golf won Motor Trend Car of the Year Award

And the winner is……… Seventh Generation VW Golf!!!

New VW Gold beat all of its competitors and won Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award. Most fierce rival in this year’s competition was Audi A3. Other competitors were: 2015 Ford Mustang, BMW 2 Series, Honda Fit, Hyundai Genesis, Kia Sedona, Lexus RC, Mercedes S Class and Masserati Ghibli. Continue reading Seventh Generation VW Golf Won Car of the Year Award

Big Takata Airbag Recall: Company’s CEO Nowhere To Be Found

Takata Airbag Recall
Takata Airbag Recall

Big Takata airbag recall hit on this company hard, and only on this company but on all the car manufacturers who used their airbags. More than 7,8 million vehicles need to be recalled and this is going be followed by the investigation by the National Highway Safety Administration. The news that made even bigger turmoil is the news about an attempts made by this company and certain manufacturers to deal with this problem back in 2004, which proves that they knew about the problem back then.  Continue reading Big Takata Airbag Recall: Company’s CEO Nowhere To Be Found