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Matte Black Infiniti G37 revealed

August 22, 2010 /

Check out this Matte Black Infiniti G37 by Access Evolution and rethink your previous thoughts on Matte finish. Our friends at AutoGuide.com bring up some great points regarding the detail of this car but we must part ways on the wheels. We feel they look great and really set off the car! The wheels are the work of Forgiato and the bright green calipers are from Access Evolution.

Probably won’t ever see this in person but if our readers do please send over a pic!

We’ll be honest, we thought this whole matte black car craze would die out sooner than it has. We’re getting tired of seeing yet another poorly-done flat black car, but damn if this Infiniti G37 sedan doesn’t just look incredible. With the facelift on the new G37 sedan, we’ve been anticipating what the aftermarket would do with its new, more aggressive lines and this entry is everything we’ve been dreaming of.

Based out of Japan, Access Evolution decked out this sedan with products from their Exclusive Sport line. The matte black makes it a very aggressive VIP style rather than the sleek gloss black that’s normally related to the traditional “bad ass” VIP style. It’s amazing how simply making the car matte black instead of glossy black makes it sporty rather than luxurious.

Read the full article here.

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Lamborghini to follow lead of Porsche?

August 18, 2010 /

Is Lamborghini going to follow the lead of Porsche and produce a 4 door sedan coupe? Check out the Estoque Concept and let us know your thoughts. Will the brand image of Lamborghini and a sleek roof line bring in the buyers and possibly change the game for super powered 4 door sedan coupes? Can’t wait to see a head to head between the Estoque and Panamera!

From AutoGuide.com:

With Porsche and Aston Martin making headway with their Panamera and Rapide four-door coupes, Lamborghini is apparently open to the idea of a four door sedan coupe similar to their Estoque concept car.

CEO Stephan Winkelmann is reported as saying to journalists that “a third model would fit Lamborghini very well”, and “a four-door car would be a very feasible approach.” But with the Estoque originally shelved in 2009 and sales down 18 percent versus last year.

The Estoque would need to give Lamborghini “a real leap” in sales for the company to justify the investment. While the four door coupe segment is currently on fire, there’s no telling whether the sector will continue to be hot, and a poorly timed introduction could spell doom for Lamborghini.

Check out more photos here.

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Tips for Buying a Used Car with a Cash Advance

August 9, 2010 /

If have recently gotten a cash advance and decided to put down a payment on a used car, now is a good time to get a good deal. Here are some tips for buying a used car so you can get the best bargain.

Get a Vehicle History Report
Most reputable used car dealers will readily offer you a vehicle history report when you buy a used car. These reports tell a great deal of information about the car, including its accident history, the number of owners, and other information that would be beneficial to help a buyer make a decision. If the dealership does not want to provide you with a vehicle history report, look for another dealer.

Get Pre-Approved
You will likely get a much better loan and interest rate from your bank or credit union than you will from the auto dealership. Before you even go shopping, get approved for a loan and then look for a vehicle within that price range.

Consider Private Sellers
You can almost always get a better deal from a private seller than a used car dealership. If you have the cash handy, many private sellers will come down drastically on the price. The sight of some hundred dollar bills being fanned on the hood will go a long way in convincing a private seller to let you take the car for a reduced price.

Know Your Credit History
Knowing your personal credit score and history will help reduce any chance of being surprised when you go to the dealership. Your credit score will play a role in getting approved, and it will play a role in qualifying you for the loan. By knowing your score, you can have a better idea about what your interest rate is going to be so you can negotiate the ideal price.

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How to buy your first car

August 9, 2010 /
ITAR-TASS 85: YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA. MARCH 14, 2010. Customer visits the showroom of a car dealer, which accepts vouchers worth 50000 roubles ($1677) given by the government to people who turn in a car more than 10 years old under cash-for-clunkers program. Such vouchers can be used to buy any Russian-made car, including foreign brands assembled in this country. (Photo ITAR-TASS / Anton Butsenko) Photo via Newscom

For all of you 1st time car buyers out there here is a great article in the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune:

Mom’s scrapbook includes (or will include) a photo of you with your first car, for good reason. It is a badge of your independence, financially and figuratively. Acquiring your first wheels, though, is a road pocked with potholes. So, before you allow shiny new cars to blur your judgment, cruise the Internet and scour the media to narrow down your choices and determine what your budget allows, then bone up on what to watch out for when you go out to dealerships.

The bible of the industry is Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com), which lists prices. Search dealer inventories on nadaguides.com. Consumer Reports magazine (consumerreports.org) compares cars’ performance. For advice that targets the under-25 set, go to edmunds.com/youngdriver.

Read the entire article here.

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GM gets high grades for 2011 LaCrosse

August 9, 2010 /

GM hits a homerun with the new LaCrosse! There are plenty of unanswered questions out there on whether GM will make it in the long run but for now they have a true winner on their hands. A near luxury sedan like the LaCrosse normally doesn’t catch the eye of the more selective crowd but this car has done just that! With sleek styling, 30mpg on the highway and a price that is affordable to many you have to give props to The General on the Buick LaCrosse.

From the Detroit News:

General Motors Co. just doesn’t get the credit it deserves some times.

A few years ago, GM was the first carmaker — in the world — to mate a six-speed transmission to a four-cylinder engine for a midsize car. Everyone had been talking about it, but no one else had done it.

But when GM announced the Chevy Malibu would include an optional four-cylinder engine with a six-speed tranny, creating a car that hit 32 mpg on the highway, no one seemed to care that much, though many carmakers have followed suit.

Read the rest of the article here.

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