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2015 Toyota Highlander Insurance rates, Interior, Exterior, Performance, Price, User Manual Download etc

2015 Toyota Highlander Overview

Although this vehicle looks as bulky as possible it still falls in the crossover class. New model borrowed some of the exterior elements from other popular vehicles in it class, namely BMW X5 and Dodge Durango, while the interior design close resembles the one we can see in RAV4. New model comes with the same engine options as the last generation models and are similar to the engines we can find in other Toyota crossovers like already mentioned Toyota RAV4.

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Quick Review: 2015 Toyota Yaris

2015 Toyota Yaris Overview

This vehicle is one of the smallest and the lightest in its class. This characteristic comes really handy when you need to park the car or find your way out of after work traffic jam, but it also comes with some painful experiences especially for the people who are in the back seat. Toyota decided to discontinue sedan and coupe versions of this vehicle and now only the subcompact hatchback is available, but it comes with two configuration that can be choose, one comes with 3 while the other comes with 5 doors. There are also 3 separate trim levels: L, LE and SE.

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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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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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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

2015 Ford F150 Production Started

2015 Ford F150 Production
2015 Ford F150 Production

This is an important date for the pick up truck history. Day when the first aluminum truck roll down the assembly line. It was the 2015 Ford F150, made for the 2015 model year and one of the most innovative trucks on American market, definitely the most popular one and the first one that comes with aluminum body. Continue reading 2015 Ford F150 Production Started

2015 Ford Mustang vs 2015 Chevrolet Camaro

2015 Ford Mustang vs 2015 Chevrolet Camaro
2015 Ford Mustang vs 2015 Chevrolet Camaro

Short History of Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro Rivalry

These are probably the two most legendary American vehicles. They defined pony car class, and their rivalry lasts since the sixties. It is a fact that Mustang came before the Chevy’s model, which is the reason for Mustang fans to think that Chevrolet’s model was a answer to the high popularity of Ford’s first pony car. While Mustang was produced continuously since the sixties, GM came with a little pause from 2002 until 2009 in pony car production. First Camaro model was based on earlier GM’s sports coupe called Pontiac Firebird, another legendary GM vehicle. Ford’s model on the other hand was almost original, besides sharing some of the platform elements with Ford Falcon, popular compact sedan of that age. Continue reading 2015 Ford Mustang vs 2015 Chevrolet Camaro

2015 Nissan Altima

2015 Nissan Altima
2015 Nissan Altima

Short History

First model of this car was made in 1992, and it represents the continuation of the Nissan Bluebird line that’s been in the production since 1957. It is a mid-size sedan, and in 2011 it succeeded to become the second best selling car in this class in the United States. It is slotted between Nissan Sentra and Nissan Maxima in Nissan range. It is produced in the United states and sold in America, Australia and Middle East.  Few years ago all the models came from Smyrna, Tennessee assembly plant, but in the last few years due to the increased demand Canton, Mississippi plant also start producing this vehicle. Since 2013 model year this car became a fifth generation vehicle, with one large updates it received, when it shifted to the fifth generation and the another one that came one year after that, for the 2014 model year. Continue reading 2015 Nissan Altima