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Winter – oh, the lovely, lovely snow is something that I look forward to every single year is something that I absolutely hate driving in.  If you are like me and you are one of the snowy, snowy states you might not be aware of some of the winter driving tips that can really help you avoid ending up on the side of the road in an accident.

One of the first things that you need to do is make sure that your speed is normal or even slow.  Going slow on icy and snowy roads will definitely ensure that you are not only safer.

You also want to make sure that you keep your lights on and your windshield cleaned, as you want to ensure that you can see everything coming at you.

Although it is still just a few short months away, the debut of the 2011 Volvo S60 is by far one of the most highly anticipated debuts and I can tell you that I am very, very excited about the 2011 Volvo S60.  The color – way off seems very small compared to the overall body that the 2011 Volvo S60 is going to have on it.

The 2011 Volvo S60 is inspired by the S60 Concept that was shown at the Detroit Auto Show this year and now, the brand new 2011 Volvo S60 will be shown at the Detroit Auto Show next year – which is something that I am very excited about.

Unfortunately – no interior designs have been released, but the exterior looks absolutely incredible!

So, this is the Rinspeed UC? concept — and no, that question mark is not a typo. Yes, it throws me for a bit of a loop as well, but hey, the Swiss are full of surprises … sort of.

But anyway, obviously, Rinspeed is a Swiss automaker. The company plans to unveil what is classified as a whole mobility concept in March of 2010, at the annual motor show in Geneva.

That will, of course, be the Rinspeed UC? concept. “UC?” is actually an acronym, for the words “Urban Commuter.” However, it can be interpreted literally as well — as the phrase, “You see?” Pretty clever, no?

The concept is a two seater with an electric motor; in the future, it may be a series.

The small, speedy vehicle is only two and a half meters long. It is extremely lightweight and supposedly able to go as fast as one hundred and ten kilometers per hour.

Do you remember the Frankfurt Motor Show?  Well I do and I can tell you that this car is one that stood out to me.  It is the Lexus LF-Ch Concept and I have to say that this particular Lexus is not only going to be awesome, but it is also causing a lot of waves in the automakers blogs. 

For example, Autoblog.com just reported that the Lexus LF-Ch Concept is going to be shown again at the LA auto show as well as the Detroit one.

While this car is already accepted very well in Europe simply because of its size, the US is still on the fence about it looks like.  Personally, I would love to have a smaller call and I think that the Lexus LF-Ch Concept is definitely the best option for me!

A team of researchers from the University of California in Irvine may have discovered a gene linked to why people drive poorly. People from around the world are now exclaiming, “I knew it!”, while some are trying to Google possible testing centers and DNA engineering experts.

The finding is not yet conclusive but the genetic finding is starting on a very solid foundation. The group of experts tested 29 people. Seven of these subjects were known to have a gene variant and this predisposed them to poor performance from the kick off of the study. Those with gene variants also had difficulty learning and had a hard time remembering the track after resting from driving.

The methodology of the research subjected the 29 people to a computer simulation of a track which has difficult curves and corners to manage. The participants went around the course in 15 laps and took a 4-day break before driving the simulation again.

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I have to say that lately – there has been a heck of a lot of attention on the brand new 2011 Buick Regal.  This is a car that in November is supposed to be unveiled and I have to say that I am very, very excited about it.  The beautiful color, the overall luxury feel of it and honestly, the awesome name that is attached to it all make the 2011 Buick Regal one of the most popular cars that is going to be on the market.

Not only is the 2011 Buick Regal one of the best looking cars but I have to say that the drive – oh people, the drive of this particular car is going to be off the charts smooth and off the charts impossible to beat.  It will drive through anything like butter and look fantastic doing it.

You want luxury and class, the 2011 Buick Regal is certainly the car for you to do it in!

Saving money on car insurance is something that many people think is truly impossible.  After all – there are many things that you can to do save some money, but do you actually know what they are?  For me – saving money is very, very important, especially on car insurance and that is one of the major reasons why I did so much research on it.

Firstly, do you know what your deductible is?  If it is a low deductible you can actually bump it up and that will save some money on your car insurance.  However – if you do that, just remember, if you do get into an accident, you are going to be paying more up front.

Another way that you can save some money on your car insurance is by simply watching the rates – there are many different rates out there and if you shop around, you will find the best possible rate.

It’s a funny thing. I used to think it would be great to get a Kia, because they are notoriously affordable and, you know, they aren’t ugly (which, sorry, is sometimes a very important consideration for a girl). My dreams were spoiled by a one time boyfriend (who, incidentally, knew jack about cars) who told me I ought not drive a car manufactured by the same people who made my microwave. Well, whatever, Matthew is fat now, still driving the same Cavalier he drove in high school, and Kia recently unveiled the Cadenza, which in my humble opinion is absolutely gorgeous.

This is the projection version of Kia’s VG concept, and it has only been improved since its unveiling at the Seoul motor show.

We all know that Christmas is right around the corner and with the internet such an important part of our world, I have to say that catalogs are gone now and the internet has taken their place.  That is why I think you need to look into the Jaguar XJL – this car is not just supercharged but it is also the Neiman Marcus Edition!  It will appear in their Christmas Book this season and it is honestly … one of the best cars!

Every single year, Marcus actually offers one special and limited car and the Jaguar has been in it three different times.  However, the new Jaguar XJL will feature a brand new Celestial Black paint job as well as 20-inch, double-10 spoke wheels.  It will also have a nameplate inscribed with ‘Neiman Marcus 1 of 50’.

All of that and more in this car, for we haven’t even gotten under the hood!  You want one of these cars first?  You’ll need to call 866-524-6963 on Friday, October 16th!

The Range Rover line is still selling strong in the market while Jaguar recently introduced the range of XK and the 2010 XF but despite all these Tata confirmed that they will need to take drastic measures to revive the Jaguar Land Rover tandem. The 2008 financial year still did not return any profit for the premium British brands.

Tata, the mother company of the marques, looks at the positive side and still believes that Jaguar Land Rover will be profitable again in the future. Undeniably, cutbacks are scheduled to meet this goal, the Indian conglomerate will shutdown one among three assembly plants that construct the Jaguar and the Land Rover vehicles.

The time table for the closure should be completed by 2014 and the primary reason cited is to help the business recover and see some good news on their sales figures.

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