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The Best Performance Accessories

Here are some tips for upgrading your sports car:

The Best Performance Accessories to Upgrade Your Sports Car

Driving a sports car goes beyond your average, run-of-the-mill experience behind the wheel. Once the engine turns over and you’re in full control, a finely tuned sports car not only looks hot while you’re in motion, but it moves the heart aflutter and really gets the adrenaline pumping. There are few things in this world that make you feel truly alive – driving a sports car is one of them. So, don’t shortchange your ride by sticking with simple stock values. Instead, upgrade its performance and looks with only the best accessories out there. Things like exhaust tips are just one way to boost power, while there are several other options available that also separate you from the rest of the pack on the road.

Simple Add-ons Make a Big Difference

Another way to unleash the full power potential of your ride’s motor is by installing a cold air intake. Finding the right one for your specific sports car is easy. Plus, it’s really a no-brainer – blasts of cold, fresh oxygen to your power plant results in more horsepower and torque. Add to that better gas mileage when you’re red-lining your beast on the highway or just out for a nice Sunday cruise, and you get a whole new way to glean more excitement from your drive.

Sure, your sports car features a nearly flawless interior, equipped with all kinds of esoteric lights and dials that enhance the total package of your ride. Go the extra mile and keep your cabin looking its cleanest with a fresh set of car floor mats. It’s not like you’re going to be hopping in and out of your sportster with muddy shoes or boots on, but floor mats go a long way to keeping your carpet floorboards always looking their best.

Red Line Your Overall Performance

When it comes to taking tight turn on the street or out at the track, your brake system is begging for a boost in performance. Aside from adding more bite to your stopping power, brake rotors also offer a custom look when they peek out from behind your rims. Drilled, slotted or a combination of both, with upgraded brake rotors even your brake pads are given a slight reprieve, lasting much longer than they normally would had you stuck with those stock rotors.

Tapping into your ride’s computer motherboard with performance chips benefits you in several ways. Though you’re sports car already outperforms most other vehicles on the road, it’s still hiding some secrets under the hood. With the right performance chip in place, you unleash power potential unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Get ready to rev up your engine and unleash more ponies and torque, while also getting the most out of a single tank of gas.

The best performance accessories are often just a click or two away. So, find yours now and revitalize your ride with these simple additions.

Diesel Chevy Cruze coming soon to Ohio plant?

This could be great news for Ohio. From Left Hand News:

With the Cruze gas-powered models set to be joined by an oil-burning alternative in 2013, General Motors has now confirmed that it will invest $5.5 million into the existing Cruze plant in Lordstown, Ohio, to accommodate the 2.0-liter diesel engine.

While the Cruze Diesel sold in North America will be built in Ohio, the engine, designed and built by VM-Motori, a 50-50-owned Italian firm between GM and Fiat, will produce the engines.

In Europe, the Cruze Diesel is good for 161 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 236 lb-ft of torque, a healthy increase over both the 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine and the premium 1.4-liter turbocharged engines currently available in the U.S.

Read the full article.

First Drive: 2012 Hyundai Veloster

Hyundai has been on a roll with its new models as we’ve noted in our recent reviews. With its emphasis on aggressive and unique styling, leading gas mileage and overall value, Hyundai is being rewarded with steadily increasing sales. The Veloster coupe is no exception as we discovered when we drove this newly introduced model last week in Michigan.

Exterior
The styling of the new Veloster is truly impressive. As you can see from the photos, Hyundai is going for a new generation of buyers with Veloster. The front end is very assertive with the wraparound headlights and prominent lower grille. LED headlight accents also come standard. The rear view is equally aggressive, and I liked the centered placement of the rear exhaust pipes. Veloster comes with 17-inch alloy wheels standard and optional 18-inch wheels with painted inserts that match the color of the vehicle. Consumers can also personalize body graphics when ordering their Veloster which should appeal to younger buyers.

The hidden third door stands out however as my favorite styling feature. The door is located on the passenger side and the door handle is hidden in the top left corner in the black trim area when you stand facing that side of the vehicle. With this convenience the coupe is much more functional as back seat passengers can avoid crawling in and out of the vehicle. The executives at Hyundai were non-committal when asked by reporters about the possibility of adding a fourth door on the driver’s side, but that’s hardly necessary.

Read the full article.

Chevy to produce an all-electric version of the Spark

Chevy has announced it will produce an all-electric version of the Chevy Spark mini car, the Spark EV. This vehicle complements Chevy’s growing range of EVs, including the Volt and the 2013 Malibu ECO with eAssist technology. It will be sold in limited quantities in select U.S. and global markets starting in 2013. See here for more information.

Also, in an effort to meet the growing demand for safe, connected personal transportation, GM has decided to work on the next-generation EN-V concept vehicle and brand it with the Chevy badge. This two-seat, electric urban mobility concept is a zero-emissions vehicle powered by lithium-ion batteries. The Chevy EN-V concept will be updated with new features that customers need such as climate control, personal storage space and all-weather and road condition operation.

To learn more about the Chevy EN-V, check out the release here.

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