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Cars & Automotive will review and explore various automotive products, car models, car parts as well as garage tools and accessories.
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| | Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:37 pm |
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The Honda Insight was the first mass produced hybrid car to be sold in the United States. The Honda Insight is no longer manufactured by Honda, so if you want one, you'll have to get one used. Honda carried it from year 2000 to year 2006, however these days, Honda feature the Hybrid Sedan, the Civic GX natural gas vehicle and FCX Clarity Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle as part of their green, energy efficient collection. The Honda Insight is a two seat car and can get up to 70 mpg. The fact that this car offers two seats makes it quite limiting for many people who would prefer a four passenger vehicle. This car features lightweight aluminum construction which also enabled it to maximize fuel efficiency. The Insight was very aerodynamic in order to maximize mileage - it was available with a manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). So if you want a Honda Insight, then you'll have to check out the used market, as you can no longer purchase one new. 
"The Insight is Honda’s two-seat hybrid car and was the first gasoline-electric hybrid powered vehicle to be sold in the U.S. when it went on sale in December 1999. For the 2001 model year an optional continuously variable automatic transmission was added." 
"Standard Engine: 1.0L I3. Gas: 73 @ 5700 RPM. 5-Speed Manual Overdrive: Std. Fuel Economuy: City (mpg) 60, Highway (mpg) 66. Standard power windows, cd player, ABS brakes" 
"The Honda Insight is a two-seater hybrid automobile manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda from model years 2000-2006 — using hybrid technology, optimized aerodynamics and a lightweight aluminum structure -- all to maximize fuel efficiency and minimize emissions." More information can be found at msn.com
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| | Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:36 pm |
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A mechanics creeper is perfect to have if you're working a lot on your car and you need to get underneath it. Costco is one store that carries a couple of nice mechanics creepers in various styles by Torin Jacks and Larin. You can find shop creepers, 6 wheeled creepers and creepers with adjustable backrest. All of these mechanics creepers would make it so much easier to get under the car in a manageable way, plus these creepers are padded for an extra comfortable experience. Costco does actually carry a nice selection of various auto products such as tires, car electronics, equipment, trailers and more. These products are made in great quality and they are affordable. So if you're looking for a particular auto product, then Costco might be worth checking out. 
Magnum Creeper with Adjustable Backrest by Torin Jacks
"Stay comfortable while working on your car with the Magnum Adjustable Creeper from Torin. Heavy Duty Metal Frame w/6 Six Wheels. Fully Adjustable, Piston Operated Back. Padded Seat/ Back. Drop Shoulder Side Rails" | 
Larin 6-wheeled Creeper
"The Six-wheeled Creeper is made of heavy-duty steel tubes for durability and long life. Features non-slip caster wheels for optimum stability, and foam padding for comfort. Heavy-duty 3/4" steel tube frame w/4 cross bars. 6 non-slip caster wheels. Foam padded back & headrest" |
These creepers can be found at costco.com
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| | Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:36 pm |
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The Honda Element is a sport utility vehicle in the true meaning of the word. This cheap crossover SUV features plenty of cargo room as well many different seating options. It's very functional and comes with wide opening cargo doors - this car is certainly ideal for sporting activities and trips where you need to bring equipment or lots of luggage. The Honda Element is available at a low price, around $19,000 and it gets a pretty good gas mileage at 18-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. This is a 4 door car suitable for 4 passengers, plus additional space for travel gear. This car is available with front-wheel drive or Honda's optional "Real Time" four-wheel drive system. If you're going on a cross-country road trip, or if you're hauling mountain bikes, snowboards or surfboards, then this sport utility vehicle would be just ideal, as it's rugged, reliable and flexible. 
"Under the Hood - Real Time 4WD. i-VTEC Engine. Drive-by-Wire Throttle System." 
"Flexible Freedom - 64 Seating Options. 77 Cubic Feet of Cargo Room. Configurable Seating." 
"Extreme Functionality - Wide-Opening Cargo Doors. Clamshell Tailgate. Removable Skylight (4WD models)." More information can be found at honda.com
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| | Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:36 pm |
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The Honda CRV is a compact, fuel efficient SUV. The Honda CR-V is reliable and provides plenty of room; this is a 4 door, 5 passenger SUV. This car comes at a very good price, at around $20,000. The gas mileage is 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway, which is pretty good, considering this is an SUV. The Honda CRV is a great choice if you enjoy going camping, or if you have a large family that needs plenty of space. This car is a great alternative to a larger SUV, it provides a great middle ground for those who want the practicality and the comfort of a SUV, but don't want a car that's too large. The gas mileage is higher than most other SUVs and the car looks great, plus it's quite reasonably priced. The Honda CRV also features ultra-low-emission, so you can drive this and still feel good about the environment. So if you haven't decided on which model to get next, then the Honda CRV is certainly worth checking out. 
"Sleek, Smooth Exterior - Body-colored bumpers. One-touch power moonroof with tilt feature (EX, EX-L). Folding power side mirrors" 
"Indulgent Interior - Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System. Available heated leather seats. Tilt and telescopic steering column" 
"Powerful Engine - 166-hp, DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine. Great fuel economy: 20/27/23 (city/highway/combined) (2WD). Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle (ULEV) designation" More information can be found at honda.com
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| | Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:36 pm |
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The Honda Civic Coupe is a great choice if you're looking among cheap, gas saver cars to find something compact and efficient. The Honda Civic is very reasonably priced at around $15,000, and it looks really sleek and stylish. Along with good looks you also get pretty good gas mileage at around 26-mpg in the city and 34-mpg on the highway. This is a four door, 5 passenger family car that features a standard 1.8-liter, I4, 140-horsepower engine. A satellite linked navigation system is also available if you're interested in GPS. So if you want a new car, however you don't want to spend too much, and you want something relatively small, and fuel efficient that won't break your budget, even as gas prices go up, then the Honda Accord Sedan is a perfect option. 
"Breakout Performance. 140-hp, 1.8-Liter i-VTEC Engine. Drive-by-Wire Throttle System. 16-Inch Alloy Wheels."
 "Sights and Sounds - 350-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers. Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition" More information can be found at honda.com
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