Lotus Elise in Carbon Fiber

Carbon fiber is commonly used for automotive related parts/products, even though we don’t cover a lot of it. When the truly extraordinary comes by our desk, we have no choice but to share with all of you CF enthusiasts. This time around, we’ve got a 2002 Lotus Elise straight from Hong Kong.


Now, TW Auto has wrapped an entire Lotus Elise in a thin layer of carbon fiber. Carbon fiber, which is stronger and lighter as compared to steel, is making its way into more cars than ever before.


The car was originally owned by Jimmy Wong, the 02 Type 72 JPS model features a fully custom carbon fiber body, both on the inside and out. Not only is the outside carbon fiber, but the inside features regular carbon fiber in black and silver.


The car modification includes both the outer as well as the inner body of the car. Complete customization work of the car took about six months to give it the final touch. After being dressed in regular black carbon fiber, the car has become approximately 30-40 kg lighter than its original weight.via

24 Hot Cars To Wait For (Part 4)

This is the fourth and last batch of the 24 hot cars that people might wait for.

2009 Pontiac G8 GXP - Estimated Price : To be announce.

2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe - Estimated Price : $20,000 to $30,000

2009 Porsche Boxster & Cayman

Estimated Price : Expect a slight price increase commensurate with the power boost.

2009 Porsche 911- Estimated Price : $75,000

2010 Rolls-Royce 'RR4' - Estimated Price : To be announce

2010 Ford Mustang GT - Estimated Price : To be announce

24 Hot Cars To Wait For (Part 3)

It's been a long time since I posted the first 12 hot cars that people might wait for. And now, here are the other six hot cars that soon to be release.

2011 Land Rover LRX - Estimated Price : $35,000

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Estimated Price : To be announce.

2009 Mazda 6 - Estimated Price : $20,000.

2010 Nissan 370Z

Estimated Price : The 370Z will invade the L.A. show this fall and go on sale in early 2009.

2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

Estimated Price : The Black Series slots in above the SL65,

so don't expect much change from your $250,000 bill.

2010 Nissan GT-R Spec V

Estimated Price : This like the sound of $90,000, although Nissan might charge more.

24 Hot Cars To Wait For (Part 2)

Last time, I already posted the first batch of 24 hot cars to wait for. This time, I also show your the other six hot cars that people might wait for and love to see their new design.

2010 Ferrari 'California'
Estimated Price : The price should be between $120,000 and $150,000.

2010 Ferrari 'Millechili' - Estimated Price : $500,000

2010 Ford Mustang
Estimated Price : Prices will start in the low-$20,000 range for a basic
V-6 version and rise well over $30,000 for a loaded-up GT.

2010 Honda CR-Z Hybrid
Estimated Price : If approved, expect it in 2010 for less than $20,000.

2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe
Estimated Price : Pricing will be close to Mustang numbers, starting in the low-20s
and running to $30,000 for a loaded V-6 version.

2010 Jaguar XJ
Estimated Price : Pricing should remain in line
with the current XJ's, at $65,000 to $90,000.

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24 Hot Cars To Wait For (Part 1)

Hot cars look and behave almost like racing sports cars - fast, sleek, superb. They have excellent roadholding, very powerful engines, and great brakes. These hot cars do everything well, down to the detail of holding you in the seat when you corner very, very fast. Just like this 24 hot cars that poeple might wait for.

2009 Acura TL - Estimated Price : $35,00

2010 Audi R8 Roadster - Estimated Price : $150,000


2010 BMW 7-series
Estimated Price : Expect a small price increase over the current car.

2010 BMW 'Gran Turismo' - To be announce.


2010 Cadillac CTS coupe - Estimated Price : $50,000


2010 Dodge Challenger Convertible
Estimated Price : Expect a $5000 premium over the hardtop.

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How to Sell a Used Car

Selling a used car needn't be an issue. To make it easy for you, just follow this guide.

1. Prepare your vehicle: Make sure the car is fully Valeted. Without doubt it will add value to your sale. If it has not been serviced recently, you can get it done for about £100. Also re-MOT the car if it is due to expire in the next 3 months or less. Finally, a cheap pair of new hub caps are great value for money in making a car look good for sale. Go to a details shop and you may spent $90 to 100 to wax/shine up your car externally, and to wash/dry/polish it in the inside. Your tires will get a good wash too—and this will impress your potential customers. This investment will definitely be worth it—and you can incorporate this expense in your asking price (without telling the customer of course). Also, if there are minor blemishes (trunk broke/ handle broke)—fix those—it will be worth it. It will only take a minor fault to turn the buyer off.

2. Put your price slightly higher than what you expect—negotiate to get the deal that’s right for you. If you are not in a hurry to sell the car, and think that you deserve a certain price—wait. Wait, wait, wait. Wait, because you will definitely find a buyer who will pay your price. Use KBB.com (Kelley Blue Book) for setting your asking price, and tell the potential buyer that the price is as per KBB.

3. Purchase a "hold until sold" advertisement. There is no need to repay for advertising nowadays. Make your advert specific. Make sure you include the following: Price, specification-Make Model, and level of trim, Colour (best to include a photo), Service history, Tax and MOT, Mileage.

* A free website like craigslist.com can serve as an extremely useful medium to spread the word about your car sale. Make sure you look at other people’s Ads too, and post your car’s pictures and description accordingly. Try craigslist—you will definitely get lots of inquiries.

4. Understand if your asking price is on the lower range you may park it at the nearest Walmart, or some shopping area where lot of people turn up. Remember to ask people at those stores if this is okay—in some cases stores may tow your car.

* Park your car so it is visible from the main road, and to more and more people visiting the store. If people are calling you asking about the car each day—it also means that your car is safe there! You don’t have to necessarily check it out everyday.

* Put ‘for sale’ signs (also available at Walmart) on 3-4 sides of the car—so people approaching from all angles can view it.

* You may or may not put the price on the ‘For Sale’ signs. A lot of buyers are skeptical about used cars—so you may just put your phone no., invite them to talk to you, do your sales pitch, and then announce the price.

5. Do your sales-pitch when they phone. Explain the real reason for selling your car. Explain how many miles you have driven the car on your own, and explain your overall experience with the car. As an example this is what I used when I sold my ‘good’ condition Toyota Corolla 1996.

* Potential Customer: “What is the price of the car?”

* Me: “Let me first tell you more about the car…the only reason I am selling the car is because I got a full time job with XYZ (name your company if people know about it….people will trust you more because of your affiliation) and hence I bought a new car…I am a student from Virginia…went to school at Virginia Tech and I bought this car when I was in school. I have driven 21K miles on the car in the past 1.5 years and I have had no problems, whatsoever. I have made long trips of 600+ miles one way to Virginia—without being stranded on the road. The car runs great…has no mechanical problems…requires only regular service….has very good tires…and is just like any other solid Toyota car…why don’t you test drive the car and check it out for yourself…I don’t care if you want to take the car out to a mechanic, and verify for yourself. My asking price for the car is $$$$.

6. Do not let them test drive the car alone; they may not come back. If they want a professional inspection, don't panic, it means they are serious. When negotiating, never refuse to budge on the price, and don't let them walk away for the difference of £50-£100, it is not worth losing the sale over such a small amount.

7. Seal the deal. When someone has agreed to buy your car, make sure you print a Bill of Sale and get it signed by your buyer. Google ‘Bill of sale’ and you will find several websites which can print a Bill of Sale after you provide some information. Some sites may allow you to preview the created ‘Bill of Sale’, but may not let your ‘copy/paste’ or ‘print’ it. Just Printscreen and copy it to your word processor and print it.

* Also, you will be asked to fill out the details on the back of the title—do that clearly.

* Make sure the check is cleared, or that you have got the correct amount in hard cash, before you sign the title on the back.

* Now, you can give the keys to the car.

* Make sure you take off the license plates before and removable decals (related to your school, etc.) before you give away the car.via

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Tips On How To Buy A Used Car

Buying a used car is a mine field. There are so many things to look out for, it is hard to know where to begin being wary. Here are some things to look out for.

1. Decide on the right car for you. This may mean not getting what you want, but more what you require. Research the Consumers Reports Buying Guide or their online used car buying kit; also check out their free guide to used car buying. Remember that highly rated cars command premium prices. A lower rated car can be a gold mine if you can put up with a design flaw or two.

2. Use an online calculator to figure out payments. Don't dwell on price just yet; consider how long you will keep the car, what an affordable payment is for your budget and how much you can put down. Consider a brand new car, particularly if it has subvented financing (a manufacturer's reduced financing rate). And strongly consider, if possible, buying outright. The absence of monthly payments can have a wonderful effect on your finances.

3. Ask a lot of questions. Get as much history as possible of the vehicle. Try to get the previous owners name and call them. Run your own CarFax; dealers have been known to "lose" the last sheet.

4. Test Drive the car. Always. Try the car on different roads, and drive for at least 15 minutes. Remember you will be driving this car for a while. See if it pulls to one side or the other. It's alignment (or bad tires) it if pulls all the time; it's a brake problem if it pulls when stopping. Check for brake shudder when stopping; (that's front rotors and probably pads). It should not wander; (tires or steering components). If you have time, sit in the car for an hour...seats often feel comfortable until you've sat in them a while.

5. Get a professional check. Get the car checked professionally. If the dealer won't let you have it checked by your own mechanic, run, don't walk from that store. Pay the mechanic to check it. He should put it up in the air and check for frame/underbody damage.

6. Negotiate. Always have an idea of what you want to pay for the vehicle before you start. Go in lower, and try to compromise at the point that is good for you. Remember a "win win" situation is always required for a sale to occur. Never negotiate if you are not ready to say yes there and then. It will lose you power/credibility over the dealer, when you are ready to buy.

7. Always get all the paper work. V5, MOT, and service history. Insist on 2 sets of keys minimum.

8. Get a vehicle report. You don't want to end up with a car that has been flooded and since Katrina many used cars have been brought on the lot with just that problem. Ordering a CARFAX Vehicle History Report is worth your time and money and empowers consumers in knowing exactly what they are purchasing.

9. Know the financial vehicle history of the used car. To make sure a car is not stolen, police agencies have records of stolen vehicles reported to them. Consult with the police if you are not satisfied with the amount of detail you are getting from the vehicle history....it can save you time and worry down the line.via

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