Chevrolet Trailblazer Over Door Switch Fires

Toyota isn't the only automaker being probed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to reports of door fires.
In a similar but separate action, NHTSA has intensified its investigation into fires originating in the driver's master power window switch of the 2006-2007 model year Chevrolet Trailblazer SUVs.
The agency said it upgraded the investigation into 341,786 Trailblazer SUVs to determine whether the 2006-2007 model year vehicles contain a defect that presents "an unreasonable risk to safety".
According to the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), General Motors presented 167 reports and 698 warranty claims that related to the alleged problem, while ODI received 83 complaints, 66 of which allege the door module had melted or burned, and the remaining 17 stating that the window switches acted erratically or were inoperative.
The safety agency added that 28 of the reports received have led to driver door fires, some of which allege the vehicle was keyed off and unattended.
NHTSA said it will also look into the Trailblazer's sister models, including the GMC Envoy, Oldsmobile Bravada, Isuzu Ascender, Buick Rainier and Saab 9-7X, to see if there have been any reports for the same problem.

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Golf Tuning Creation

Auto tuning Car

Car audio installation is a fairly specialized job, requiring at least some knowledge about the basics of car designs and electronics. The final audio output depends to a large extent on good installation. You may buy the best equipment, but if it is not properly installed, then the result will be poor. The entire set up consisting of wires, amplifiers, alternators, and speakers would have to be perfectly set up for that great audio effect.
Speaker location is perhaps the most important part of setting up your car audio. Determining where you are going to place your speakers is the first step you have to take. The designs of cars are such that the listener isn't placed perfectly in middle of the two speakers. What we mean to say is that the distance between the left speaker and the left ear is not the same as the right ear and the right speaker, which is a traditional audio setup. You can easily avoid this problem by making the distance between the left and right as little as possible. Some people try to place an extra speaker on the dashboard. The problem with this is that this speaker on the dashboard rips the sound into two, making for unpleasant hearing. You can try placing the audio in different locations around the car and arrive at the proper configuration for your speakers. Another mistake which commonly occurs is that people tend to go for looks rather than the sound, when it comes to car audio. Try to listen, rather than look. Some unlikely places inside your car may be the best for placing speakers.

Tuning Car Idea

Among the sample preparations Helvetica, ABT has introduced four new models in Geneva. QS3 ABT Audi takes the base of Q3 and personalize with a new aerodynamic kit, tires, suspensions, empowerment and a very attractive vinyl shown on the occasion of the room.

In ABT are also preparing new aesthetic for the Volkswagen up!, Online news and mechanics for the new Volkswagen Beetle and the development of accessories específicospara the Audi A6 Avant, the ABT AS6.

In the trainer specialist Brabus Mercedes-Benz, developments are very numerous. First, the Smart Ultimate 120 uses the basis of the latest evolution of the Smart Brabus brand that is the official trainer. It has forged wheels, engine powered and specific seats, among others. In the C-Class Coupe is the new Bullitt version with 800 hp V12 engine and significant technical and aesthetic changes. This same engine manufactured by Brabus, applies to the V12 Coupe E-Class, CLS Rocket to the Class S Limousine and up to todoterrenoClase G V12. As for accessories, Brabus presents its set of components for the SLS AMG Roadster and the new Mercedes-Benz M-Class, as well as new wheel Brabus Monoblock R.

Hamann BMW specialist announced a new preparation for the new M5, with aerodynamics, tires, suspension and interior new. But the star in the Hall has been the preparation Memor on the McLaren MP4-12C, an aero package that highlights the aggressive styling of this model. Also surprising was the first wide body kit for the Range Rover Evoque. Preparations for Porsche Cayenne Guardian Evo and Hawk for the SLS AMG Roadster, both with enlarged body among many other accessories.

As the specialist Techart, its new range of accessories on the 911 is the highlight in the sample Helvetica, as they prepare for the new model potentiation of the series 911. Also presents the Aero Kit I, without a body widened, for Porsche Cayenne, accompanied by the best known Magnum body kit widened. The espectacularTechArt GT Street R with the base of the 911 Turbo, GT2 and GT3 997también generation has been a major attraction. Techart took the opportunity to showcase their Formula Race rim design with center anchor monotuerca, as in competition, especially for the 911 GT2 and GT3

Finally Startech, Brabus division for Jaguar and Range Rover, presented their designs, accessories and empowerment for XJ, Range Rover Range Rover Sport and new Evoke, the last of undeniable appeal.

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack

ew Volkswagen Passat Alltrack is now available for order in Britain with the first cars arriving in dealer lots on May 28. The high-riding, crossover version of the Passat Estate is offered in one trim level and a choice of two diesel engines, both of which are equipped with VW's 4MOTION four-wheel drive system as standard. The base model is powered by a 2.0-liter TDI producing 138bhp (140PS) linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox and is priced at £28,475. It returns a combined fuel economy of 49.6mpg UK (41.3mpg US or 5.7lt/100km) with CO2 emissions of 150g/km.
The second options is a 2.0-liter TDI with 168bhp (170PS) matched to a six-speed DSG transmission that's priced at £31,025. It is rated at 47.9mpg UK (39.9mpg US or 5.9lt/100km) with CO2 emissions of 150g/km.
Both models come with equipped with Alcantara upholstery, electronic climate control, touchscreen satellite navigation, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system and 18-inch Canyon alloy wheels as standard.

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Car Audio Speakers Can Make a Big Difference

Do you love to listen to music or talk radio in the car? Do you have particularly long commutes? Many people consider their car their "home away from home" and it makes sense that there would be so many options available for car audio speakers. The quality of speakers can truly make a difference in the entire experience of your car ride.

Car Audio Speakers Can Make a Big Difference

Car audio speakers come in so many varieties, for every brand and type of car. There are possibilities for every car and every listener. Whether you like hard rock, classical, or just talk radio, there are car speakers that can optimize your listening experience.

Car Audio Speakers Can Make a Big Difference

Keep in mind two important factors when thinking of purchasing new car audio speakers. You will need to know a bit about your car stereo in terms of its power output. This is because the car stereo power can directly affect speaker sensitivity and power handling. If a car stereo has high power output, you will need lower sensitivity speakers with higher power handling. If a car stereo has low power output, you will need higher sensitivity speakers with lower power handling needs. This can seem a bit confusing to understand at first, but just try to get a good grasp on the car stereo power and then you can figure out your speaker needs from there without worries.

Car Audio Speakers Can Make a Big Difference

Depending on how fancy you want to get, there are full range car audio speaker packages that provide you everything you need in one place. With full range speakers you will know you are getting parts that work well together and can maximize your speaker and stereo output. Full range speakers come with built in woofers to emphasize lower notes, voices, and instruments and tweeters that emphasize the higher notes and sounds. Some full range speakers will come with options like midrange enhancers or a supertweeter! This will help you really tweak all the aspects of your sound. Keep in mind that full range speakers are the easiest option to install and can be found inexpensively, as they often are made to fit right into factory specs.

Car Audio Speakers Can Make a Big Difference

On the other hand, you might be interested in completely customizing your sounds experience with different components that you hand pick for optimization. This is also possible with car audio speakers. You can buy each speaker separately and possibly get even better sound than with a full range speaker system. For this customization you will most likely end up paying more money, but on the other hand, you can make your investment over time, so it may not really be a financial consideration. Component systems have separate woofers, tweeters, and what are called external crossovers that can direct the sound to the appropriate components for the best sound quality possible. Component systems are definitely the way to go if you want the ultimate in car audio speakers.

Mercedes S-Klasse by Wald International

The Wald International tuner shows us that not only Europeans know to tune a car. Wald International is one of the most important luxury tuners from Japan. Wald doesn’t tune only the premium cars, but they also presented many exceptional kits.
The Japanese don’t care too much about the technical changes, but they work a lot to obtain a very good looking car. It is the same with the new exterior kit for Mercedes S-Klasse, named Black Bison Edition Sports Line.
The car has the series engine, of 525 hp, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and has a limited top speed of 250 km/h.
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Mercedes S-Klasse by Wald International

Mercedes S-Klasse by Wald International

Mercedes S-Klasse by Wald International

Mercedes S-Klasse by Wald International

New Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition

Do you remember the MX-5 Sport Black Edition launched in Britain last summer or perhaps its twin from Japan, the MX-5 Black Tune Edition released this past October? If the answer is yes, we would like to congratulate you on your excellent memory and tell you that the 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition that will be unveiled at the upcoming 2012 Chicago Auto Show is more or less the U.S. market version of those two models – hence the RHD pictures released by Mazda.
The main difference is that the American model will not be offered with the Spirited Green Metallic that's available on the Japanese and British variants, as buyers will have to make do with two color options, Crystal White Pearl Mica or Velocity Red Mica.
Like its two siblings, the MX-5 Miata Special Edition features a black-only Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT) with matching color 17-inch alloy wheels and exterior accents such as the mirrors.
Inside you'll find black heated leather seats with accent stitching, piano black interior finishes and alloy pedals.
The special edition will be available with either the six-speed manual gearbox with or a six-speed Sport automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, both linked to the regular 167HP 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
The manual gearbox model gets Bilstein shocks, limited-slip rear differential and sport-tuned suspension.
Mazda said production of the MX-5 Miata Special Edition would be limited to 450 units with pricing to be announced.

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