Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Hyundai strike ends;


Hyundai's production for models sold at Washington DC Hyundai dealerships has picked back up again after a series of worker strikes in Seoul, Korea. Thousands of riot police broke up a strike at a parts supplier that supplies car parts for Hyundai. 2,700 police used water cannons and other crowd control measures to break up strikers who occupied a plant of Yoosung Enterprise. The company produces camshafts, cylinder liners, and piston rings for Hyundai models sold at Lancaster Hyundai Dealer and other Hyundai dealerships. Hyundai will return to regular production as quickly as possible, and production of Hyundai models slowed down slightly after the strikes.

Hyundai models are considered to be among the highest quality on the market and rarely need a trip to a Virginia Service Dealer. But, the strike at the parts supplier has affected availability of key parts for Hyundai models. The piston rings prodcued by Yoosung Enterprise are used on 70 percent of Hyundai vehicles. The plant that the strike occurred at is located in Asan, a city about 48 miles south of Seoul. Two diesel engine lines had halted production after the strike, however the strike was not long enough to affect inventories at dealerships.

Police responded to the strikes quickly and in very large numbers, with far more police than strikers. Police declared that the strikes were illegal and moved in on the Yoosung plant. Strikers also barred non-strikers from entering the premises, which is one reason why the police declared the strike illegal. 500 out of the 540 strikers were detained by the police. It was not clear when production would resume at the plant with non unionized workers. 400 of the workers have been released with another 100 still in detention for questioning. There was very limited loss from the strike and Hyundai shares were also up recently.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Climate Controls Keep The Temperature Just Right.

Driving around in a Mazda 5 that feels too cold or too warm for comfort is something that would make most people cringe and rather stay home or even try to rather walk or take public transportation. That is why it was a good thing that vehicle manufacturers and experts have come up with the climate control system so as to assist passengers and drivers as well during their journey in there vehicles from Honda Dealers Salt Lake City.

The Land Rover of Port Charlotte used car lot, brand has certainly been up to date with the changes and innovations in the automobile market. That is why this brand has made it possible for all the models in their vehicle line up are given Land Rover climate control systems. How does the Rover climate control system works? The Land Rover climate control system actually has been divided into two sides which are comprised of the high side and the low side. The compressor which actually begins at the high side functions and serves like a pump that moves the refrigerant through the system. As per the lower side, the expansion valve which actually begins on this side, restricts the refrigerant flow, and in the process, it lowers the pressure and the temperature of the refrigerant. By doing such functions, the Land Rover climate control system is able to keep the vehicle’s temperature just right on stormy and cold evenings or on hot and humid summer days.

It is important to note also that one should be able to understand how the controls of the Land Rover climate control system works. Basically, you could find three dials. Each of these dials stand for a specific purpose. There is one dial for temperature control. Another dial is for the fan speed. And the last one is there for ventilation controls, and ventilation controls includes the dash vents, the floor vents, the defrost vents or even a combination of any of those. These dials twist around so that you can actually set the right temperature and climate for your Land Rover vehicle. If you look closer, you could also find at the center of each of these dials are buttons that function for the air conditioning compressor, the cabin air recirculation, as well as the rear defrost. All these are part of the Land Rover climate control system.

If you are looking for the right kind of climate control for your Land Rover vehicle, shopping for them is quite easy. Discount Land Rover climate control parts and other Land Rover parts and accessories are available at Land Rover Parts and Range Rover Parts. This online store also holds performance or OEM replacement auto parts in its catalog. In stock are thousands of Land Rover climate control system parts and auto parts for all enthusiasts. The Land Rover climate control system parts offered at Land Rover Parts and Range Rover Parts are guaranteed to be durable, made from high quality material, and are very efficient.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

U.S. railway production slows;

While auto production has increased in Japan after the tsunami affected production of models sold at a Scion Dealership Maryland, in the United States there have also been logistical problems with railroads and other issues. Models sold at Cadillac Dealership Morristown that are produced in the United States have seen delays due to sidelined auto carriers and repairs that are needed on railways. Many dealerships throughout the country have had problems with inventory due to shortages or fewer supplies from Japanese automakers and factories or from logistical problems in the United States.Providence Used Cars dealerships and other used cars dealers were not as affected since these dealerships only stock used cars mostly.

The Federal Reserve and the Association of American Railroads did a study and found that American railroads have been slow to keep up with the production of vehicles in the United States and have also been slow to return sidelined auto carriers. There have been delays at dealerships as a result of these slowdowns and other vehicles have been queued outside of assembly plants waiting to be transported. The Ford Explorer has had delays mostly due to high demand of the vehicle and some of the delays have been due to railways. A sales manager said that most people expect there to be delays for the Explorer and are okay with that.

During the recession in 2008, many railways ended up laying off thousands of employees and sidelined rail cars and locomotives due to budget cars and other financial concerns. In July 2009, 500,000 cars hadn't carried a paid load in over 60s while U.S. auto sales were the worst that they had been in decades. Sales bottomed out at 9 million (adjusted for the year) in February of 2009 and 2009 was not a great year for auto sales. Since then auto sales have increased partially due to incentive programs like Cash for Clunkers as well as a slightly better economy, but railways have not responded.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

What Everyone's Talkin' About!

Exterior and interior features of the 2011 Nissan Juke of Nissan Dealership El Centro, include body color front and rear bumpers, driver and passenger power body color door mirrors, halogen head lights with complex surface lenses and pearl paint. Also there is rear side windows on driver and passenger sides, rear window defroster and intermittent windshield wipers. As for the interior features of the Nissan Juke, these include front 12 volt power outlets, roof antenna, audio system with AM/FM radio, cruise control, front cup holders, outside air temperature indicator, front reading lights, steering wheel mounted audio control and cloth upholstery. Also it comes with a driver and passenger vanity mirror, power windows, express driver and passenger power windows, bucket driver seat and bucket front passenger seat. Some of these features can be found in the vehicles at Phoenix Certified Volkswagen CC or even at the Mazda Service Center.

Safety features for the Nissan Juke now include a voice activating system for your phone, ventilation system with micro filter, tachometer, front side airbag, front and rear curtain airbag and a rear view mirror. Also there is rear seat belts for driver, rear seat belts for passenger, 3 point rear seat belts for center, vehicle speed proportional power steering, remote power locks, a low tire pressure indicator and remote power locks. Also in the Juke, you will find, two active height adjustable front head restraints, two height adjustable rear seats head restraints, height adjustable front seat belts with pre tensioners for driver and passenger and intelligent driver front airbag and intelligent front airbag with occupant sensors. Last but not least you will find an anti theft protection.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Toyota plants shut down after earthquake;

Toyota and other Japanese plants have been shut down after the earthquake in Japan. Toyota models can be purchased from Bremerton Used Cars dealerships. The earthquake will affect shipments of Japanese models such as Toyota and Honda to dealerships such as Honda Dealership MS. Subaru plants were also shut down due to the earthquake. It is not known how long the delayed shipments will affect Honda Dealers Louisiana and other dealerships, but it is known that the dealerships will be affected for some time.

An 8.9 magnitude earthquake has affected several businesses in Japan including the automotive business. There are certain models which are more likely to be affected including the Toyota Yaris, Scion XB, and Honda Fit models. Acura and Infiniti model production will also be affected by the earthquakes. Toyota is one of the largest employers in Japan, and the company evacuated several thousand workers in the quake zone. The company has two plants in Northern Japan, the region which was the hardest hit by the earthquake, and the company is currently evaluating the state of these plants.

Toyota is one of the few automakers with a presence in Northern Japan, which is why the earthquakes have affected Toyota more than other automakers. Toyota intended on making northern Japan a center for automobile production. Honda also shut down two plants after the earthquakes. Aftershocks continued for several hours after the earthquakes and have made it dangerous to travel and to evaluate the extent of the damage at these factories. Honda had at least one death and there were fires reported at Nissan. Nissan suspended operations at some of its Eastern Japanese production plants as well. It is unclear when automobile production will resume for Toyota, Honda, and Nissan at the affected factories, however these companies own factories in many other parts of the world.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Mazda to launch electric vehicle;



Mazda Motor Corp. will be launching an electric Mazda2 in the Spring of 2012, following the trend of many other automakers in release hybrid or electric models. Other automakers that have traditionally used gasoline engines in their vehicles like Daimler A.G. whose models can be purchased from Wheeling Mercedes Dealers have also made plans to release electric models over the next few years. The model will be released in Japan initially and it will first be released to government and commercial fleets. The vehicle can drive up to 125 miles on a single charge and it will be a fully electric model. Check out Chrysler Dealership Manassas for models which are also fuel efficient and economical.

Jackson Chrysler Dealers also sell several high quality and fuel efficient models. It is currently unclear whether or not Mazda will release the electric vehicle to overseas markets. Mazda is not one of the first companies to release an electric model. Competitors Nissan, Toyota, and Honda all have released electric models previously, and Mazda will be joining this group late in the game. However, electric vehicle production as a whole is still very new, and Mazda can still utilize the latest technology to produce a high quality model that will be competitive in the market.

Nissan released its Leaf electric vehicle in 2010 and it will continue to ramp up production and marketing of this model. Toyota has the Prius among other electric vehicles in the work, and Honda is working on a fully electric model but has previously released hybrid models. Mazda will have released its electric model around the same time that Honda is looking to release its own fully electric model. The electric Honda model will go on sale in the United States and in Japan sometime in 2012. The model will use lithium ion batteries.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Top 10 Most Popular Car Technology Features.

If you're looking to buy a new or used car, whether from Chevrolet Auto Body, or Phoenix Certified Volkswagen, there are several features to choose form. Below is a list of the top 10 most popular features people choose:

1. Remote Key Less Entry:
  • A system designed to remotely permit or deny access to your automobile.
2. On Star System:
  • Provides subscription based communications in vehicle security, hands free calling, turn by turn navigation and remote diagnostics system through out the U.S.
3. Anti-lock Brakes:
  • A safety system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to continue interacting tr actively with the road surface as directed by driver steering inputs while braking, preventing the wheels from locking up.
4. Electronic Stability Features:
  • A computerized technology that improves the safety of a vehicles stability by detecting and minimizing skids.
5. Telescoping Steering Wheel:
  • An adjustable steering column that can be lengthened or shortened by pulling or pushing on the steering wheel. It provides a more comfortable driving position.
6. Rear Seat DVD Player:
  • A DVD player, usually is built in to the back of the front seats, or mounted on the inside of roof. Great for kids and long trips.
7. GPS Navigation System:
  • A space based global navigation satellite system that provides reliable location and time information in all weather and at all times and anywhere on or near the earth when and where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites.
8. Side Airbags:
  • It is an occupant restraint consisting of a flexible envelope designed to inflate rapidly during an automobile collision, to prevent occupant from striking interior objects.
9. Center Console With Power Outlet:
  • A 12 volt outlet used for converting power sources and charging multiple different electronics.
10. Roadside Assistance:
  • A service provided to motorist whose vehicle has a breakdown or mechanical failure on the roadway.
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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Nissan Maxima Comes Loaded!


For those of you in the market for a new sedan, you could always swing by Ford Dealers Cincinnati but they are not going to have the brand new 2011 Nissan Maxima in their inventory!  The Nissan Maxima offers the perfect blend of luxury, affordability, and family friendliness that many shoppers these days absolutely must have. Not much has changed for the 2011 model year for the Maxima and people wanting something that is completely different from their current sedan can always head on over to FL Dealers Brandenton.  This family sedan offers almost 300 horsepower, a price well below $40,000, and more; we'd love to see GMC Dealership Jackson try to beat that!

There are two trim levels for the 2011 Nissan Maxima.  The base is S and the higher is SV.  The one thing that discourages a lot of buyers from getting the base model is the fact that you are not able to upgrade to any of the option packages with the S trim level.  The base price is $30,810 and if you go for the SV with the highest Premium Package it will cost $36,760; this is encouraging because you can be sure you will not hit the $40,000 price point in this great sedan.

The base model is going to give drivers the convenience of a sunroof, cruise control, dual zone climate control, power accessories, a 60/40 split folding backseat, auto-dimming rearview mirror, keyless ignition, Bluetooth, a steering wheel that tilts and telescopes, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a six-CD changer with auxiliary jack.  With all those features standard, it makes sense why there aren't any optional upgrades for the base model.  Of course, things like better floor mats are available accessories from Nissan.  The SV trim level is going to give you leather upholstery throughout the interior, turn signals on the side mirrors, an upgraded Bose stereo system, and a far more comfortable driver's seat.



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