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Autoblog Podcast #218: 2012 Honda Civic, BMW “i”, Chevy MyLink, and GMC Granite 23
Feb

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Autoblog Podcast #218 is here, and Chris, Dan, Chris Paukert and Zach return to talk about Chevrolet MyLink, the GMC Granite’s rumored re-greenlighting, the 2012 Honda Civic and BMW’s new “i” sub-brand. Questions and feedback wrap it up, and it’s an hour and thirty-three minutes of fun this week. Thanks for listening, we’ll see you next week!

Autoblog Podcast #218: 2012 Honda Civic, BMW “i”, Chevy MyLink, and GMC Granite

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2011 Ram 1500
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ RS
2011 Dodge Durango Crew AWD
2011 Audi A6

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Autoblog Podcast #218: 2012 Honda Civic, BMW “i”, Chevy MyLink, and GMC Granite originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Admin in Uncategorized on 02 23rd, 2011
2012 Enlightened: The Most Important Book Of Our Times 23
Feb

2012 Enlightened: The Most Important Book Of Our Times
Finally, a book that brings together All aspects of 2012: our past, present, and future. There is no need to be frightened, as the future is beautiful. Start promoting the knowledge of 2012 Enlightened to your list and you will be rewarded.
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Posted by Admin in Cars Related on 02 23rd, 2011
Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse – Finding a Reliable One 20
Feb

A motorcycle is in a constant need for new stylish accessories that outshine in originality. As the rider you may be the type who likes to show off the newest of the new and the best of the best. Affording the habit of keeping up with the trending style isn’t always an easy task. If you like finding excellent gear for an amazingly cheap price a motorcycle shop may be the best way to go.

Visiting a motorcycle accessory warehouse will ensure an entertaining time. The vast selection many motorcycle warehouses carry can sometimes be an overwhelming experience. These warehouses buy in stock and most of the time sell for as much as 50% off. Finding a reliable accessory shop tends to present a problem in the “plenty of fish in the sea” area of things. Gaining knowledge on which websites on the web are of the cheapest will help any consumer greatly.

The easiest way to fins a motorcycle accessory warehouse is through the web. When you search “motorcycle accessory warehouse” in your favorite search engines, there will be plenty of results. The best option you can take from here is to compare and contrast. Open up a few sites and look up a few different objects. This will provide you with the cheaper site. It’s also a good idea to check for all small prints and shipping costs.

Finding a motorcycle accessory warehouse off of the web is a little more complicated. Unless you live in a town that celebrates motorcycling it will create a “hard-to-find” needle in a haystack situation. In order to find a motorcycle accessory warehouse offline, taking a look at locations online will be of a big help. This can be done by searching your current locations with the search keywords motorcycle accessory warehouse. Finding a reliable motorcycle accessory warehouse really isn’t too hard of a task when you know exactly how to conduct your research.

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Posted by Admin in Uncategorized on 02 20th, 2011
Q&A: Where can I get my 2006 Audi A4 “chipped”? 20
Feb

Question by 1567: Where can I get my 2006 Audi A4 “chipped”?
I live in Austin, TX and I am looking to get my 2006 Audi A4 2.0T FWD an ECU chip to add some HP.
I don’t know a lot about cars so I need some serious help.
Is there a way I can get this at an Audi dealership where I go to get service.

Best answer:

Answer by forfunn_1
call this Co.

http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/hennesseyperformance/index.php

What do you think? Answer below!



Posted by Admin in Audi A4 on 02 20th, 2011
First Drive: 2012 Audi A6 18
Feb

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A Smaller, Livelier, Less-Expensive A8

2012 Audi A6

2012 Audi A6 – Click above for high-res image gallery

Audi is on a roll. Need proof? Who doesn’t overtly or secretly lust after an R8 Spyder? Would any of us kick anything with an RS badge out of our garage? Didn’t think so. Audi’s sales are growing because of its products. The German automaker recently broke the 100,000 unit sales mark in the States, with 2010 calendar year sales up 23 percent over 2009. The all-new 2012 Audi A6 – due in U.S. showrooms in September – continues the manufacturer’s aggressive product expansion and portfolio revitalization plan. Now we want to know if it’s good enough to bring even more buyers into the Audi family.

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First Drive: 2012 Audi A6 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Admin in Uncategorized on 02 18th, 2011
Audi A4 02 – 08 SDIN – DDIN kit (Matte Black) 18
Feb

Audi A4 02 - 08 SDIN - DDIN kit (Matte Black)

  • Install dash kit for Double DIN/ISO Radios
  • Designed and manufactured with precision tolerances, resulting in a gapless fit between the dash and the kit
  • Painted to match factory dash color
  • High-grade ABS plastic construction
  • Audi: 2001 - 2004 A4
Install dash kit for Double DIN/ISO Radios, Designed and manufactured with precision tolerances, resulting in a gapless fit between the dash and the kit, Painted to match factory dash color, High-grade ABS plastic construction, Factory style texture , Kit Includes: 1. Radio Housing 2. Radio Housing Trim Plate 3. Radio Housing Brackets

List Price: $ 20.99 Price: $ 20.99



Posted by Admin in Audi A4 on 02 18th, 2011
As Audi plants struggle to meet demand, buyers wait months for cars 16
Feb

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2012 Audi A6

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The Volkswagen Group wants to be number one in global sales, luxury sales and, hopefully, profits. In order to reach the auto sales zenith, however, Volkswagen may need to make room for more Audi production.

Bloomberg reports that Audi is struggling to meet demand for the A3 and A6, with buyers waiting three to four months to take delivery of those models. Audi sales boss Peter Schwarzenbauer tells Bloomberg that its factories are running at full throttle and that if sales continue to grow it will be “difficult to say how long it could take to reduce waiting times.”

So why aren’t car buyers leaving Audi for the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz? The line for Germany’s other luxury makes can be just as long. All three automakers reported record sales in January, and that’s with buyers waiting up to six months for hot new vehicles like the new BMW X3. While all three German luxury struggle to keep pace with demand, experts say Audi is in the toughest spot, with wait times up to two months longer than its competitors.

Will the Volkswagen Group address the problem in a timely manner? Since Audi reportedly contributed 47 percent of VW’s overall profits for the past nine months, execs should be eager to take care of their cash cow.

[Source: Bloomberg]

As Audi plants struggle to meet demand, buyers wait months for cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Admin in Uncategorized on 02 16th, 2011
Bike Part Damage: Common Bike Problems, Their Diagnosis, and Possible Solutions 13
Feb

No matter how efficient and how great the performance of the bike that is parked inside your garage, know that it still weakens over time. As you drive it daily, it experiences regular wear and tear and each bike part ages. After a while, some parts become damaged and fail.

For you to maintain your bike in good shape, you always have to pay attention to its condition. You need to do periodic inspection and you must always be on the lookout for possible problems. There are some problems that your bike may encounter and you might have to deal with over time. Pay attention to some symptoms that will tell you when your bike and some of its parts may need some fix or even replacements.

The following are some of the common problems that your bike and its parts may experience, problems that you might notice in your ride after a while:

Strange noise. Perhaps the most common, weird noise coming from somewhere in your bike and occurring only at certain instances (i.e. only when turning in a corner) can be such a headache to detect. The said noise can originate from anywhere. If you notice this noise coming from the chain area and occurring during every chain revolution, then the chain is the first part to inspect-there could be a problem with a link. Depending on the problem, you could simply lube the said bike part or get a new chain. If you cannot pinpoint the problem easily but you know where it is coming from (i.e. the pedal area or the suspension area), you can do a trial-and-error diagnosis by tightening parts. Sometimes, the noise could simply be caused by loose parts and tightening may eliminate the problem.

Strange steering feel. After a while of driving your bike, you’ll notice that it becomes like a natural part of your body, sort of an extension of your body when you drive. But, at other instances, you’ll feel a sudden change in the way your bike handles. This is especially common in terms of steering. All of a sudden, there’s a weird steering feel and you feel like you cannot control your bike anymore. Sometimes, the cause could be loose bike parts. Check your hub bearings, axle, and brake arches. You may need to tighten the parts, even to lubricate some of them. At other instances, the problem may be apparent right after you install a new component. Check that everything is properly mounted, aligned, and in place.

Hard or no starting. The first thing to check when this problem occurs would be your battery. Check for the water/acid to see whether it’s low. You may also want to check the starter to see whether it’s busted. In case you start and you hear the part click but the engine doesn’t crank, the relay would be one part to inspect. And of course, check your electrical connections.

Depending on the extent of damage on the specific bike part that is experiencing the problem, your two options here would either be to do the necessary fix or to replace the damaged component. Sometimes, all you need is a simple fix to restore the part into its top operating condition. However, should the damage be serious, then the best resort would be a new replacement part. This might mean spending more, but this would also mean not having to put up with the problem again sometime soon. And if you want to save more, you can also do so by doing the installation of the new part by yourself.

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Posted by Admin in Uncategorized on 02 13th, 2011
1998-2001 (1999 2000 98 99 00 01) Audi A6 Fog Light Assembly – 6cyl – Driver Side – DOT Certified Fog Light 13
Feb

Audi A6 6cyl Replacement Fog Light Assembly - Driver Side

  • OE replacement fog light - DOT/SAE certified
  • Exact replacement for OEM #4B0 941 699
  • Fog light assembly - lens, housing, socket, and bulb included
  • Special coating on the lens surface prevents hazing and fading, ensuring proper illumination and operational safety
OE replacement Fog Light Assembly (lens, housing, socket, and bulb).

List Price: $ 151.22 Price: $ 73.99



Posted by Admin in Audi A6 on 02 13th, 2011
Audi hits the slopes with advanced carbon ski design 11
Feb

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Audi Carbon Ski concept

Audi Carbon Ski concept – Click above for high-res image

Automakers are constantly on the lookout for potential synergies. Downhill skis wouldn’t be one of the areas you might think they’d find it, but we’ve had plenty of examples that demonstrate to the contrary: Dynastar and Ferrari, Salomon and Saab, Zai and Bentley, Volant and Infiniti… and now Audi has joined the party with an advanced carbon fiber ski design.

Collaborating with sports equipment manufacturer Head and drawing from Audi’s partnership with the German Ski Association, Audi Concept Design Munich developed these carbon skis that are at once both more rigid and more flexible than existing designs. They’re built around a wood core, sandwiched with aluminum and titanium and coated in carbon fiber.

The result is said to be some 200 grams lighter than a comparable conventional design. While they’re strictly a concept design for the time being, Audi and Head are testing the skis for production potential. Interested? Follow the jump for more details in the full press release.

[Source: Audi]

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Audi hits the slopes with advanced carbon ski design originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Admin in Uncategorized on 02 11th, 2011