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- Selling Used Collector Car
- Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari Heading To Goodwood
- Gordon Murray Design T.27 EV Revealed
- Renault Launches Clio RS 200 and Twingo RS 133 Silverstone GP
- What Crisis? Bentley Increases Sales by 20%
- BMW Updates 5-Series Lineup
- Gridlock Eliminated with only 5 Talking Cars
- Bugatti Reveals One-Off “L’or Blanc” Veyron Grand Sport
- AC Schnitzer 2011 BMW X3
- BMW i8 Hybrid Coupe on the Set with Tom Cruise
| Posted: 02 Jul 2011 03:28 AM PDT  Mercedes SL 300 Gullwing Selling just about any type of product requires effort and planning. Unless you want to sell it ASAP to get rid of it from your garage, selling it at a fair market price will take some time. First of all, you'll need to prepare the vehicle for the actual sale. In order to do so, you must do any mechanical work that is necessary as well as cosmetic work to make the car look better. After you've got that covered, you must detail the car inside and out. If you have any spare parts that you will give to the buyer, gather all of them in one place. Next, get all the relevant records and paperwork that will be of interest to any potential customer. After that, take high quality photos of the interior, exterior and at the engine compartment. The process continues by setting a target price for the car. To do so, you will have to go through the price tags of other cars that are similar to yours in order to find out the real market value of the vehicle that you plan on selling. In figuring out the price, you will have to ask yourself some questions: a) Do I need to sell the car as soon as possible? b) Is the market of collector cars rising, sinking or holding steady? c) Is my car popular among collectors or buyers are not really interested in such a model? d) What is the current market value for my car? e) What is the condition of my car? After you've answered yourself these questions, now is time to prepare and execute your marketing plan. First of all, you'll need to think about how you are going to sell the car. You need to choose one (or a combination) of the following selling methods: a) dealer / broker; b) live and online auctions; c) print and online advertising; d) car show or car corral. When considering how you are going to market and advertise, think about where to advertise and which dealer/broker, website, car show, auction, etc. to choose from. You will have to prepare the suitable materials, like creating signs, writing ads and preparing an online description. Now time has come to execute your marketing/advertising plan by placing ads, submitting online listings and signing dealer consignment or auction forms. When choosing the media to offer you car the much needed exposure, take into consideration the following: a) news – local, regional and national; b) online – www.autotrader.com, www.hemmings.com as well as marquee-specific websites; c) classified publications – AutoTrader, Hemmings Motor News, Old Cars Weekly, etc; d) newsletters – specialty publications, local & national clubs; e) magazines that have classified sections – Robb Report, Sports Car Market, Car Collector, etc. and club publications as well. When you start writing your ad you need to keep it concise and clear and include the following basic information: year, make & model, exterior & interior color, engine size & type, mileage, original equipment condition, major options, price tag, phone number, e-mail address and the state where the car is located. When taking photos, you should offer a wide variety of images that you will be posting online or even send to potential customers, here is what you should capture: a) front three-quarter view; b) rear three-quarter view; c) front; d) rear; e) side; f) engine compartment; g) interior; h) any significant flaws. You also must mention the type of payment that you accept: a) cash – in most cases you will be safe, but we highly recommend that you check the bills for counterfeits. You will find bill-checking pens at stationery stores; b) personal / certified checks – you should hold the car right until the bank will confirm that the money have been transferred into your account. The certified checks do not offer more protection than a personal check so be very attentive; c) bank or cashier's check – you will be safe just as long as that check belongs from a real bank. We highly suggest that you make a phone call to the bank in order to verify that the check was issued or you can ask the bank to verify your funds. It would be best to deposit that check and let it clear, prior to handing out the vehicle; d) electronic payment or wire transfer – transferring the funds directly from one financial institution to another would have to be one of the safest ways of payment. Before you release the collector car, get in touch with your bank to make sure that the funds have been transferred into your account. Preparing and executing is very important in the process of selling used collector car but unfortunately many people tend to overlook this one. A regular bill of sale must include the following: a) seller's identification; b) buyer's identification; c) proper identification of the vehicle; d) the purchase price; e) warranty statement; f) signature & date. As you can see, there are a lot of things that must be taken into consideration when selling a car, especially one that is so special. Since we are talking about a lot of money, there isn't room for any mistakes as you won't get a second chance. Prepare the car, develop a marketing plan, advertise it and then take care of the selling process being very attentive at all of the ramifications of this. Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari Heading To Goodwood Posted: 01 Jul 2011 04:45 PM PDT  Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari The Italian tuner Abarth will be participating at the Goodwood Festival of Speed for the second year in a row and for this occasion they will bring this 695 Tributo Ferrari, based on the tiny Fiat 500. The car is powered by a 4-cylinder 1.4-liter engine that produces 180 PS @ 5,500 rpm and has a peak torque of 250 Nm which is available at 3,000 rpm.  Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari With this power under its hood, the car can do the 0-62 mph sprint in less than 7 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h). The fuel consumption for the 695 Tributo Ferrari is rated at 6.5 liters / 100 km.  Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari Aside from this model, Abarth will also bring to Goodwood and the open-top 500C fitted with the manual transmission which up until now was available only with the "Competizione" paddle-shift semi-automatic gearbox. In addition, the tuner will also exhibit the Punto Evo esseesse.  Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari Source: Abarth via Carscoop Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Gordon Murray Design T.27 EV Revealed Posted: 01 Jul 2011 03:00 PM PDT  Gordon Murray Design T.27 According to the Gordon Murray Design, the T.27 EV is the "world's most efficient electric car", packing a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery that can power an electric motor with 34 hp (34 PS / 25 kW) and 645 lb.-ft (875 Nm) of torque.  Gordon Murray Design T.27 This hardware configuration allows the EV to do the 0-62 mph sprint in less than 15 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 65 mph (105 km/h). The curb weight of the car is 1,500 lb (680 kg) and its estimated driving range is about 100 miles (161 km).  Gordon Murray Design T.27 No word about a launch date yet, but Gordon Murray Design is talking with three automakers about putting the T.27 in production. Source: Gordon Murray Design via WCF Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Renault Launches Clio RS 200 and Twingo RS 133 Silverstone GP Posted: 01 Jul 2011 02:30 PM PDT
In addition, both cars come with extra-tinted rear windows and wear Silverstone GP badges on the B-pillar. The Twingo RS 133 also features a "Deep Black" rear spoiler, stainless steel exhaust system and fog light surrounds. Inside the cabin, both hot hatches come with a unique numbered plaque, Renaultsport carpet mats, Renaultsport Monitor onboard performance tracking system. The Clio benefits from Renaultsport Recaro front seats, along with multi functional TunePoint for portable music players and Bluetooth support. Those who will buy one of these cars will also get a Renaultsport Experience at Silverstone where they will be given the possibility to try out their recently acquired vehicles. The Renault Twingo RS 133 will set you back at least 14,995 pounds while the price for the Clio RS 200 starts from 19,995 pounds. Source: Renault via Carscoop Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| What Crisis? Bentley Increases Sales by 20% Posted: 01 Jul 2011 01:50 PM PDT
Although the auto industry has been affected tremendously by the recent financial crisis, a few companies have managed to increase their sales during these rough times. A good example would have to be Bentley who announced this week that they have increased their sales by 20%, managing to deliver in the first period of this year 2,978 cars, the most units since 2008. Most of the success is attributed to the increasing demand for the Continental GT model as well as the company's increasing exposure in China, where the automaker's sales have risen by a whopping 57% in comparison to the similar period of 2010, selling 680 cars. In Europe, Bentley's sales have risen by 25% (494 units) while in the United States they're up by 23% (907 cars). The only areas where the company's sales have fallen are the Middle East and Japan. Source: Bentley via Carscoop Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Posted: 01 Jul 2011 10:00 AM PDT
The sedan has a fuel consumption of 6.8 – 7.0 liters / 100 km and CO2 emissions of 157 – 163 g/km.
Moving on, the more powerful 528i Sedan needs 6.2 seconds to reach 62 mph from start when equipped with the manual gearbox and 6.3 when fitted with the automatic unit, while the Touring will do it in 6.4 seconds (manual) / 6.6 seconds (automatic). The sedan has a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h) while the Touring can reach 152 mph (244 km/h), regardless of the chosen gearbox. The BMW 528i Sedan consumes 6.8 – 7.1 liters / 100 km and has CO2 emissions of 159 – 165 g/km. Clients can also opt for the 520i EfficientDynamics Edition which is powered by a 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter diesel engine that produces 184 hp and has a peak torque of 280 lb.-ft (380 Nm). Its fuel consumption is 4.5 liters / 100 km and CO2 emissions stand at only 119 g/km.
All the models will be available as standard with BMW's Driving Experience Control switch that allows the driver to customize the response of the engine, the accelerator, along with the power steering settings. Also as standard, all 5-Series models now benefit from the stop/start system, Dynamic Stability Control while the models fitted with an automatic gearbox get four modes: Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Eco Pro.
Source: BMW via Carscoop Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Gridlock Eliminated with only 5 Talking Cars Posted: 01 Jul 2011 08:55 AM PDT
Some researchers from Germany made a surprising discovery: the have revealed the fact that only five talking cars in a thousand are enough to reduce traffic congestion. The research was about Europe's Dynamic Information and Application for Mobility with Adaptive Networks and Telematics Infrastructure program. Its discovery is important, because it encourages automakers to explore the technology of "vehicle-to-vehicle" communication, but also because it allows traffic engineers to find solutions to traffic jams from rush-hours. "Location-specific traffic information and warnings in real time can help to remedy this, while simultaneously increasing road safety. (…) Less congestion means less wasted time, reduced fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions." said Nick Reilly, president of General Motors Europe, which participated in the research. We think those results can change many things in the way traffic jams are currently managed, but who knows how efficient could actually get. Express you opinion and share it. Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Bugatti Reveals One-Off “L’or Blanc” Veyron Grand Sport Posted: 01 Jul 2011 08:30 AM PDT Bugatti "L'or Blanc" Veyron Grand Sport This exquisite Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport "L'or Blanc" is the first car in the automotive history that "wears" fine porcelain inside the cabin and on its body. This one-off Veyron features porcelain on its inlays of the centre wheel badges, oil filler cap, fuel filler, cap, along with the traditional "EB" badge out in the back. Aside from this, the supercar is wearing a beautiful paint job that combines a dark blue hue with an impeccable white color. Bugatti "L'or Blanc" Veyron Grand Sport The same blue & white theme was applied for the interior of the car and porcelain can be found on both sides of the center console, along with the rear panel located between the seats. In addition, the cabin sports a porcelain dish with diamond-polished edges, part of a picnic set designed by KPM for the automaker. Bugatti "L'or Blanc" Veyron Grand Sport Interested in this special Veyron? Well, prepare to pay $2.4 million! Bugatti "L'or Blanc" Veyron Grand Sport PS: By the time you're reading this article, probably some wealthy businessman already snatched it. Source: Bugatti via Carscoop Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Posted: 01 Jul 2011 07:46 AM PDT  2011 BMW X3 (F25) by AC Schnitzer The German aftermarket specialists from AC Schnitzer have revealed this week their tuning package for the 2011 BMW X3, featuring both performance upgrades and styling changes.  2011 BMW X3 (F25) by AC Schnitzer The X3 xDrive20d model has received an increase in power and it now outputs 218 PS (215 hp / 160 kW), up from the standard 184 PS. Under development is an upgrade program for the xDrive30d model, along with a stainless steel sports exhaust system for the models fitted with the 6-cylinder, 2.8- and 3.5-liter engines. Design-wise, the styling kit developed by AC Schnitzer consists of a protective film for the rear skirt and as you can see from this video, the front spoiler of the car maintains its integrity quite well. On the inside, the tuning program consists of an aluminum gear knob that has a digital gear display, a sports steering wheel (with airbag), aluminum pedal set, i-Drive controller aluminum cover and branded velours foot mats.  2011 BMW X3 (F25) by AC Schnitzer Customers can choose from the long list of wheels available, like the Type VIII forged wheels for example, which measure 22 inches. These sets of wheels are capped off with a sports spring kit. Source: AC Schnitzer via WCF Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| BMW i8 Hybrid Coupe on the Set with Tom Cruise Posted: 01 Jul 2011 07:40 AM PDT
Ladies, it's not the case to lose your mind! Maybe you should try to manifest some of your unbridled enthusiasm, because the gorgeous BMW i8 Hybrid Coupe got the leading car part in the new "Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol" film. Even if we personally believe that Tom Cruise's glorious (and good-looking) times from the first "Mission Impossible" film have passed, we should still appreciate him in the film, for old time's sake. And for his car too. "We are thrilled to be involved again in another Hollywood Blockbuster," said Ian Robertson, BMW AG Board Member for Sales and Marketing. Check out the video trailer below: We are talking about the concept version of the upcoming i8 Hybrid Coupe, the result of the study made of Vision Efficient Dynamics. Besides this car, a BMW ¬6-Series Convertible will also appear in the movie. Which one is your favorite: Tom Cruise or the BMW car? [Source: Cascoop] Post published on Rpmgo.com |
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