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8月26日 Common Vehicle Theft Frauds
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) published the most common vehicle theft and fraud schemes of today. Owner Give-Ups The vehicle owner lies about the theft of his vehicle and then orchestrates its destruction to collect insurance money. He claims his vehicle was stolen, but then it is found burned or heavily damaged in a secluded area, submerged in a lake, or in extreme cases, buried underground. 30-Day Specials Owners whose vehicles need extensive repairs oftentimes perpetrate the 30-day Special scam. They will report the vehicle stolen and hide it for 30 days -- just long enough for the insurance company to settle the claim. Once the claim is paid, the vehicle is often found abandoned. Export Fraud After securing a bank loan for a new vehicle, an owner obtains an insurance policy for it. The owner reports the vehicle stolen to a U.S. law enforcement agency, but in reality it was illegally shipped overseas to be sold on the black market. The owner then collects on the insurance policy, as well as any illegal profits earned through overseas conspirators who sell the vehicle. Phantom Vehicles -- An individual creates a phony title or registration to secure insurance on a non-existent vehicle. The insured then reports the vehicle stolen before filing a fraudulent insurance claim. Oftentimes antique or luxury vehicles are used in this scheme, since these valuable vehicles produce larger insurance settlements. 8月24日 Jaguar Announces Pricing for 2007 XKR
Here’s what you can expect from the 2007 Jaguar XKR:
8月18日 TEN Advanced Features that Your Car Should Have
Cars.about.com got the ten features and options of gadgets and other devices that your car should have to make your driving experience a lot more exciting, easier, and safer. Take a closer look! Do you have one of these in your car. 1.) Remote keyless entry 2.) OnStar System 3.) Anti-lock brakes (ABS) 4.) Electronic stability/skid-control system 5.) Telescoping steering wheel/adjustable pedals 6.) Rear-seat DVD player 7.) GPS navigation system 8.) Side airbags 9.) Center console with power outlet 10.) Roadside assistance Now you can own the Mustang GT
By January you can buy a retail version of the previously
rental only Mustang – the 2007 Shelby GT. Similar to the GT-H, the Shelby GT will
be equipped with a Ford Racing Power Pack, including a cold-air intake and
high-flow exhaust, that punches up power from the 4.6-liter V8 by 25 hp and 20
lb-ft of torque to 325 hp and 330 lb-ft. Expect the retail version GT to also
have the Ford Racing Handling Pack used on the GT-H, with a strut tower brace,
bigger antiroll bars, lowered springs that are 65-percent stiffer, and
race-bred shocks. The suspension package lowers the car by 1.5 inches. With regards to the Shelby GT’s looks, you’ll have a choice
between the white or black, with silver Le Mans-style racing stripes and Shelby
GT badging. Priving will be around $35,000—about a $5,000-$7,000 premium over a
Mustang GT. 8月11日 Ford Launches Production of Lincoln MKS
Mark Fields, Executive Vice President of Ford was quoted as saying that the Lincoln MKS will take Lincoln craftsmanship and comfort beyond anything the company has built before. He further said that its design communicates power, motion and speed, and it will be packed with more technology and features than its predecessors. The Lincoln MKS has a refined exterior styling feature that shows its luxury and elegance. These features include classic Lincoln grille, sculpted hood, five-spoke 20-inch wheels, and the glass Vista Roof. Inside, the Lincoln MKS exudes comfort and elegance with interior features that include full-grain Aniline leather seats and Open-loop Wind Loom carpet. Very much like that of a first-class movie theater. Ford is yet to announce the base price for the Lincoln MKS. 8月8日 Ford Releases ’07 F-Series Details
The newest model of the automaker’s best-selling truck comes with a choice of three engines: a 4.2-liter V6, 4.6-liter Triton V8 and the top 5.4-liter, 24-valve Triton V8 that makes 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. A flex-fuel version that uses up to 85 percent ethanol is also available. New accessories include a DVD-based navigation system and an audio input jack. What Ford truck fans can also look forward to is the new 2007 FX2 Sport Package which features a chrome exhaust tip, special captain's chairs, body-color bumpers and 18-inch or optional 20-inch aluminum wheels. Goes to show that trucks are still the automaker’s best bet. 8月1日 No incentives for Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX
Both
crossovers will go on sale in November. And although pricing won't be
announced until later this year, the Edge is expected to carry a base
price in the mid-$20,000 range. The Lincoln MKX on the other hand, is
likely to carry a base price in the mid-$30,000 range. Ford expects to
sell 120,000 units of the Edge annually. Volume projection for the MKX
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