With the L.A Auto Show around the corner; the buzz is building. More than 50 new models will be debuted at the Show and we built a cool list of cars to watch out for- not all of them are exotics ore even luxury vehicles but they will turn heads.

1. Audi A7

2. BMW X3 (crossover)

3. 911 Carrera  GTS

4. Fiat 500

5. Range Rover Evoque

6. Chrysler 200 Sedan

7. Jaguar CX-75

8. SAAB 9-4X

9. Porchse 911 Roadster

10. Coda Automotive (Unveil new line of vehicles)

These vehicles are looking to make a huge splash- lets hope Tesla doesn’t get too upset with more and more companies seeking to break into the electric vehicle market.

See you guys at the DC and NY Auto Show….

http://www.automotive-fleet.com/News/Story/2010/10/More-than-50-Vehicles-to-Debut-at-LA-Auto-Show.aspx

With the prices of used vehicles sky rocketing; this sends more and more consumers to new dealerships shopping for less expensive new vehicles. Since the auto crisis started there has been a major shortage on used vehicles on the market- this due in part to a shortage of vehicles bought within the past 3 years. So with this huge gap in the used car supply line this drives prices for used car up. Here is a snippet from the.

As we all know, the hype around Tesla Automotive is growing and this past week they announced some changes to their Model S electric sedan.  Here is a short snippet:

Tesla Motors chief executive officer, Elon Musk, spoke with Automotive News and described the issue with retrofit EVs like this:

I don’t think any manufacturer, Tesla included, has really designed a car to optimize the electric powertrain. It’s a bit like the early days of automobiles where you had horseless carriages. It works, of course. You can take a carriage and put an engine on it and you can drive around, but it’s not the best way to use an internal combustion engine.

Musk went on to state that virtually any EV that carries its battery pack above the floorpan is flawed design. Instead, he suggests that the Model S is an example of design done right, stating:

That’s why, for example, we’ve got the battery pack in the floorpan as an integrated part of the chassis. This is an important point. You don’t want to carry the battery pack like a sack of potatoes.

http://green.autoblog.com/2010/10/14/tesla-ceo-optimizing-vehicle-design-for-electric-powertrain-wil/

The Nissian Leaf is one of the hottest plug-ins on the market right now; and there are becoming even more popular and in more and more demand. Toady they inked a deal to LeasePlan to purchase 100 Nissian Leafs to be utalised in many different countries.

LeasePlan will purchase more than 100 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles from Nissan and will offer them to its customers in thirteen countries in Europe, starting in early 2011 in line with Nissan’s launch plans in those markets. The project will focus on driver behavior and the operational side of running a fleet of zero-emission battery-powered cars.

LeasePlan, a Dutch financial institution specialized in fleet management, operates in 30 countries and manages around 1.3 million cars globally.

The thirteen countries involved in the agreement are Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Lets hope these cars come in a larger size in 2012.

http://www.automotive-fleet.com/News/Story/2010/09/LeasePlan-to-Buy-100-Nissan-LEAF-Vehicles-in-2011.aspx?interstitial=1

In a new study done today we found that some of the worst drivers live in L.A and Philadelphia; which comes as a suprise we thought the worst drivers are in Langley Park, MD.

Drivers in U.S. cities with populations of one million-plus are more likely than the national average to experience a collision, according to Allstate. Among cities with a population of more than 1 million, Los Angeles and Philadelphia experienced the most frequent collisions at 6.9 years (L.A.) and 6.5 years (Philadelphia). In contrast, motorists in Phoenix topped the list in the category, making them the safest big city commuters.

Overall, Fort Collins, Colo., was ranked as the safest driving city. According to the report, the average driver in Fort Collins will experience an auto collision every 14.5 years, which is about 31 percent less likely than the national average. This is the first time Fort Collins has been ranked No. 1 on the list.

SOURCE:

http://www.automotive-fleet.com/News/Story/2010/09/Study-Says-Worst-Drivers-Live-in-L-A-Philadelphia.aspx

As the summer closes more and more customers will be looking to purchase SUV’s in preparation for the winter months. You may be in for a big surprise if you think prices have dipped. The cash for clunkers program has created a shortage of SUV’s out on the market; with fewer people buying new last year that created a shortage used vehiles on the market.

Here is a spinet from the original article.

Edmunds.com reports that the retail price paid for a used Cadillac Escalade, averaged over all model years, was $34,715cq last month, up 36cq percent from the average price paid a year earlier. The retail price paid for a used Dodge Grand Caravan in July, averaged over all model years, was $15,629cq, up 34cq percent.

Joe Spinacq, Edmunds.com senior analyst, says a lack of confidence in the economy is driving more people to buy used vehicles. That puts upward pressure on prices of an already limited supply of used vehicles……..

The average wholesale used-vehicle price in July was $10,060cq, ADESA says. That was 2.2cq percent lower than the average price in June 2010cq and less than 1 0.4cq percent higher than the average price in July 2009cq……

The monthly Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index stood at 118.9cq in July, down from 120.2cq in the previous month but up from 115.4cq in July 2009cq. The index is adjusted for make, model mix and time of year…..

With more and more smart phones hitting the market its no surprise that many car manufactures are developing mobile applications that merge with your vehicle; I mean its only logical. As we become more and more dependent  on our mobile applications this next app will merge directly with your vehicle. This may sound like sci-fi but its actually on the way and will be here officially by the end of the year.

The new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee now has its own mobile application; the new app offers feature video, vehicle information, demonstrations, connections with fellow owners on social networks and 24 hour Road Side Assistance. The app will be available for iPhones now and will Blackberry and Android  capable later on; this app will also be free for the consumer. The app will be compatible with Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler and Ram Truck models later on this year.  Here is a snippet of that article.

New Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram Truck smartphone vehicle-information apps will complement existing user guides and DVDs that are currently provided with each vehicle. Each vehicle-information app will allow the consumer to browse functional categories and view detailed topics of interest relative to their specific vehicle.

“With our vehicle-information app, we are taking customer care to a new level by creating a convenient, on-demand channel of communication with our customers,” said Pietro Gorlier, president and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC.Key feature categories include product information, vehicle operating instructions, vehicle maintenance schedules, service contract details, warning lights and controls, warranty information and customer assistance. Other features and benefits include links to Mopar parts and accessories, product brand gear and merchandise and social media sites. The app will also contain high-resolution product information images and videos.

SOURCE:

http://www.businessfleet.com/News/Story/2010/06/Chrysler-Introduces-First-Smart-Phone-App-for-Jeep-Cherokee.aspx

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lennox Browne

New York, NY 11236

Office: 718.444.6419

Mobile: 646.714.7235

Fax: 718-209-3232

E-mail: carheroes1@gmail.com

SuperHeroCars.com to Fresh Air Fundraiser

New York, NY August 20, 2010-

With the summer coming to an end, SuperHeroCars will be involved in a charity event on Saturday, August 21, 2010. In conjunction with M.O.G.U.L (Motivating Our Generation to Uplift Lives) Sports Group, Lennox Browne will be attending an Evening with M.O.G.U.L which will be held at Leisure Time Lounge & Bowl in New York City.

M.O.G.U.L had partnered with the  Fresh Air Fund (www.freshair.org), an independent, not-for-profit agency that has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Nearly 10,000 New York City children enjoy free Fresh Air Fund programs annually and visit volunteer host families in suburbs and small town communities from Virginia to Maine and Canada.

The event will include a silent auction, live DJ, Private Lounge and of course an evening of bowling. The Fresh Air Fund’s Camp Mariah, which is named in honor of Board member/singer Mariah Carey, is designed to help New York City children understand the relationship between school and work. In Camp Mariah, children ages12- to-14 years-old participate in job shadowing and mentoring.

Mogul Sports Group is an International Athlete Representation & Sports Marketing firm who acts as the liaison between our clients and professional basketball leagues overseas. Mogul Sports Group arranges appearances and events for businesses who are interested in utilizing likeness to raise awareness for their business, brand or event.

For more information on how to join M.O.G.U.L for this event log on to https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YKDY8QHABTAJW.  For more information on donating for this event log in to https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B7A2N6ZV78SN4.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lennox Browne

New York, NY 11236

Office: 718.444.6419

Mobile: 646.714.7235

Fax: 718-209-3232

E-mail: carheroes1@gmail.com

SuperHeroCars.com to Attend Organic Lifestyle Event

New York, NY August 12, 2010- As the market shifts more toward green technology and green living SuperHeroCars.com has partnered with an Export Manufacturing company to host a fashion show. In a comment from Founder Lennox Browne he stated “this gives us an opportunity to network and ring industries together”. In conjunction with the International Simple Exchange an Import-Export and manufacturing company specializing in organic based clothing and accessories from South America.

The night will begin with a photo shoot, red carpet and happy hour of Organic Chocolate provided by Pacari Ecuadorian organic chocolate I.S.E has also coordinated a fashion show for the events night cap; this fashion show will feature many different designers with specialties such as Prima Cotton, Exotic Leather, African Clothing and Italian Casual wear. With the summer coming to an end this gives many designers an opportunity to showcase the end of summer and fall clothing.

To keep the theme of the event organizers have secured a venue which matches the market focus of its consumers and clients. The event will be held at GreenHouse USA an eco-friendly nightlife destination built with recycled and reusable materials; GreenHouse has also been featured on CNN, NBC and Planet Green just to name some of the media coverage this venue has received. The door will be open at 7pm to the general public with photo ops available before the fashion show.

ISE is an Import-Export and Manufacturing company especially for Latin America. ISE is located in NYC and works with “close out” merchandise in the area of clothing and accessories the company is also a manufacturing consultant company working with Pima cotton from Peru, Leather from Uruguay and Argentina, knits wear from Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, lingerie from Colombia and swim wear and shoes from Brazil. For more information log on to http://events.linkedin.com/Auto-Fashion-Show/pub/380594 and to view the venue log on to http://www.greenhouseusa.com/newyork/index.html

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In a recent article by AutomotiveNews.com used car prices are expected to drop within the next coming weeks. So if you in the market for a used vehicle now is the time to buy; but hold the VISA.

This drop in price is expected to hit only certain sectors of the market.

With fewer vehicles sold in 2008 and 2009 that means fewer vehicles on the market in 2010 simple supply shortage.

Here is a direct quote from the article.

According to ADESA Auctions, the average used price in June was $10,278, representing a $269 per-unit decline compared with the average price in May. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index stood at 120.2 in June, down from 121.0 in May.

Tom Kontos, executive vice president of customer strategies and analytics at ADESA, says used-vehicle prices typically peak from March to May and begin a gradual decline in June through the fall with an uptick toward the end of the year.

Prices typically fall 1 or 2 percentage points from July to September, he says. “I think we’re back toward the seasonal patterns that we used to see this time of year,” Kontos says.

But overall used-vehicle prices will remain higher than the industry is accustomed to because of the tight supply of used vehicles, he says. Fewer new cars and trucks sold in 2008 and 2009 mean fewer used vehicles re-entering the market this year, next year and into 2012.

Read more: http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100726/RETAIL04/307269947/1400#ixzz0viifpzXu

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