Get A Free Car Price Quote On A New 2009 Bmw 5 Series

by David Smith

The brand new 2009 BMW 5 Series is available at Cartalking.com. The 2009 BMW 5 Series has already made a name for delivering just about everything a person can ask for in a sports sedan - comfort, convenience, sporty image, and plenty of interior space. It is a pleasure to drive with a powerful new engine and first-rate handling.

The brand new 2009 5 Series is a series of four-door, five-passenger luxury sedan, luxury sports sedan, or luxury wagon. The all new 2009 BMW 5 Series models come with the all-new 3.0-liter inline engine, while the 550i comes with a 4.8-liter V8 engine. With an impressive sedan lineup consisting of 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535i xDrive, and 550, the 2009 BMW 5 Series receives new standard wheels

for the 528i (17-inch light alloy double-spoke wheels with all-season tires) and 535i (17-inch light alloy V-spoke wheels with all-season tires). The wagon comes in only one trim - the 535xi.

The 2009 BMW 5 Series cars are powered by three powerful engines. An aspirated 3.0-liter inline-6 engine rated at 230 hp and 200 pound-feet of torque drives the 528i trims. The 535i trims come with a new twin-turbocharged, 3.0-liter inline-6 rated at 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. The 550i sedan has a 4.8-liter V8 engine generating 360 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard in all these models and a six-speed Steptronic automatic transmission is optional. The BMW's intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system providing optimum performance is available on the 528i xDrive sedan, 535i xDrive sedan and 535i xDrive sports wagon.

With various comfort and convenience like the active cruise control with stop & go, onboard navigation system with traffic alerts, head-up display, BMW Ultimate Service and Bluetooth Wireless Technology, the 2009 BMW 5 Series is all the more modern providing SIRIUS satellite radio, HD radio, iPod/iPhone USB and Integrated System Logic Audio System.

The 2009 BMW 5 Series comes with a number of standard safety features including stability control, front-seat side airbags, antilock disc brakes, and front-and-rear side-curtain airbags. The rear-seat side airbags are optional. For details contact Cartalking.com.

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Get Used Auto Parts Quickly And Affordably From Automotix

by Vikram Kumar

It is the requirement of almost every vehicle owner to look for the ways by which he can ensure better life to his vehicle. It is often seen that most of the vehicles because of constant running and because of big or small accidents convert into scrap very soon. However it is interesting to note that there are ways available by which you can ensure longer life to your vehicle and that too with better performance.

Because of constant running and because of various big and small accidents as stated above, the major damage happens to the various parts of the vehicle. Now if you will get these damaged or old parts completely replaced then that will ultimately result into making your vehicle as efficient as it was in the beginning when it was new. By this way you can not only use your car longer for several years but you can enjoy savings because of better performance of your car as well.

If you want to add life to your vehicle, then the best way is to opt for replacement parts. Here again you will encounter with one more complicated problem. That problem is of high prices of the brand new parts of the vehicle. So now the most important question that must be arising in your mind would be-is there not any way by which the old worn out or damaged parts of the vehicle can be replaced that too without spending big amount of money? The answer to this question is yes, it is possible to change to old parts with the used auto parts that ensure good saving of money.

It is important to note that the used auto parts including used truck parts are as good as the new parts from the company’s showroom but the major difference that lies between them is that of the price. The used truck parts or any other used auto parts cost as less as 50% down than the market price of the brand new parts available in the market. Thus it is surely the best way to save good amount of money by firstly availing the benefit of the replaced parts for lesser prices and secondly by reducing the fuel costs because of better performance.

So if you want to know the name of one such online store than can offer best quality used truck parts or used car parts and other accessories, then the name that comes first in the list is of Automotix. Automotix is one such online store that is the largest marketplace for all sorts of new and used auto parts, used cars or trucks, salvage and repairable vehicle and information on how to repair and maintain your vehicle.

All used parts available at Automotix are tested and certified for quality and are sure to offer desirable results. In addition in order to ensure timely delivery of used parts to the customers, it maintains a very big inventory of more than 2 million used auto and truck parts. Also if you are concerned for the price factor then you need not to worry at all because Automotix offers the facility of low price guarantee on all used parts to its customers. Isn’t great!

Best 5 Concept Cars

by carazoo.com

There are many car manufacturers and designers around the world who have designed beautiful concept cars to reshape the car industry. One of the world's renowned designer is the BMW designer Christ Bangle who have designed a number of beautiful cars.

Indian car market also possess a vast pool of talents in different fields. Infact, the country is now looked upon as one of the most promising nation in terms of car designing and car engineering. Indian car designers like Dilip Chhabria and the production of cars like Tata Nano have made the Indian car market move up on value chain.

Explained below are the best 5 concept cars introduced by global car manufacturers and designers:

Toyota Fine-T

Toyota Fine-T is a concept car that made its first debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The car is designed with a hydrogen fuel cell and a new alloy catalyst that reduces the amount of precious metal required.

The hybrid power unit of the car is positioned under the floor to increase cabin space and deliver a lower centre of gravity. The small electric motor distributes power to all four wheels to make it an all wheel drive system. This type drive system helps improve handling and manoeuvrability. The most amazing feature of the car is that it can spin 360 degrees on the vertical axis that makes it easy to drive the car in smaller and thinner roads. The interior of the car is covered with plant-based materials that are free from pollutants and hence make the car one of the most environment-friendly concept.

Citroen Hypnos

Citroen Hypnos is a strange crossover concept first introduced at 2008 Paris Auto Show. Equipped with the HYmotion4 diesel hybrid drivetrain the car spells outstanding performance. A diesel engine powers the front wheels and an electric motor drives the rear axles that in turn improves performance, traction, and mileage.

The exterior of the concept car is creatively designed with sleek flowing lines, deep radiant grey bodywork, and impressive adornments. The prestigious interior has brushed aluminium accents, body-hugging seats, and functional technologies. The car's interior is accentuated with a rainbow of vibrant colours. Packed with elegance and beauty, the interior cabin exudes warmth and elegance.

Saturn Flextreme

Saturn Flextreme is an innovative concept designed by General Motors. The concept was first introduced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

Designed by a collaboration of Saturn and GM’s European Opel brand, this plug-in concept is driven by a 1.3-litre turbocharged diesel engine and a lithium-ion battery pack. The exterior is elegantly designed with aerodynamic structure, flowing lines, and attractive exterior adornments. The FlexDoor system enables convenient opening of the front door and reverse opening of the rear doors. This intelligent feature in the car makes the car a winning concept. Other key characteristics of the concept are sideview cameras, LED headlamps, a panoramic windshield, polycarbonate windows, and butterfly-style rear doors.

Honda OSM

Honda OSM (Open Study Model) is a low-emission, lightweight sports concept that made its first debut at the 2008 British Motor Show. Honda OSM is deigned by Honda's R&D facility in Ooffenbach, Germany. The design of the OSM concept is purely based on the concept of 'Clean and Dynamics'. These two concepts together create a strong bonding between the exterior and the interior of the car.

The smooth rounded curves, sharp lines, angular headlamps, sloping rear end, narrow rear lights, and stylish wheel arches enhance the visual appeal of the concept car. The car's interior is also packed with a host of exciting features including a broken instrumentation to ensure easy readability of information to the driver.

Ambierod

Ambierod is an inspiring concept car that made its first debut at the 2008 Auto Expo in New Delhi. Designed by Dilip Chhabria (DC), the car is packed with loads of excitement in with respect to style and technology. It is believed that the DC's Ambierod is the most expensive concept car ever showcased in the auto show.

The retro-futuristic cars possess host of technologies in the car's interior including automated instrumentation, satellite navigation system, rear vision camera, three LCD television, and multi-coloured mood lighting. If the car goes into production it will be introduced bearing a price tag of Rs 4 Crore.

What Are The Reasons Behind Car Theft?

by Kenny Doucette


In order to better understand how to protect your car from car theft, and in order to get a better idea of which cars will be stolen, it is important to understand the top five reasons that cars might be stolen. These are the five biggest reasons a person might steal your car.

Joyriding

Joyriding is something that is referred to sometimes as a prank, but it really does happen. This happens because a person sees a car and wants to drive around in it. They steal it with no other purpose other than to simply ride around in the car. These are cars that are stolen and usually recovered within a day or two in the same general area that they were stolen. Most of the cars that are stolen for joyrides are damaged, because the thief doesn't care what happens to the car. Most of the time, cars that are stolen for joyriding are chosen because the owner has left the keys in the car, or has left the door switch in an unlocked position.

Transportation

The second reason that cars are stolen is simple – the thief needs to get from one place to another. They need to go somewhere, and have to have a car to do that. Most of the time, they leave the car wherever their destination was. Sometimes, the car is wrecked and often there are parts stolen from it, but the biggest reason to take the car in the first place was to simply get where they were going. Thieves choose these cars in the same way – they were left with the keys in the ignition, or in a way that is very easy to steal.

Other Crimes

Sometimes, a car is stolen so that other crimes can be committed. This happens when someone steals a car to get away from the scene of a crime that just happened, like a robbery. However it can also be done to get to a different crime, like a burglary or drug crime. Most of the time the stolen vehicle is abandoned when the crime is finished, but a lot of the time it is damaged or wrecked in the process. These cars are often stolen in places where there is a lot of crime.

Parts

Sometimes, a car is stolen for the parts. This happens when a car is hotwired and stolen, and the radio, or parts of the engine are taken out before the car is abandoned or found. Sometimes, the thieves have one or two main items in mind, and sometimes they strip whatever they can out of the car before someone finds it.

Commercial Theft
The last type of car theft is commercial theft. Unlike the cars that are stolen to strip the parts, these cars are stolen to be resold. Body shops will take in stolen cars, file off serial numbers and change the look of the car and then resell them. These are the cars that are in most high demand, and that is why they are stolen.