The Mitsubishi Colt: Sink or Swim?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

The Mitsubishi Colt is yet another hatchback that has found itself lumped in with a myriad of others in the saturated supermini market. This market is very much sink or swim recently and to stay afloat your car has got to have something a little different or special to attract interest. So will the Mitsubishi Colt be riding along on the crest of a wave or sinking irretrievably amidst the gloomy waters of supermini failure?

The first impression is suitably impressive as the exterior ticks boxes you wouldn’t expect it to, as it manages to look solid and chunky yet you can be sure that you will be able to fit it into all but the very tightest of parking spaces. It has a tall roof that means that there will be enough room to comfortably seat at least 4 6-foot+ adults; reassuring news if you were ferrying guests to a medical giant’s convention.

The interior is relatively basic, but looks smart enough and appears to be of a high manufacturing standard and all the plastics are rigid and will stand up to ham-fisted testing. The seating is perhaps a little too firm, which makes long journeys a little undesirable, but as these cars are primarily designed for short city driving, this isn’t too much of a pressing concern. Continue reading →

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An amazing BMW video in support of London’s Athletes

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

The BMW London 2012 Performance Staff is definitely an gumption designed to support British athletes as they get ready for the Manchester 2012 Olympic and also Paralympic Games. BMW Cars will be the Standard Automotive Partner towards the London 2012 Olympic Games, and BMW’s durability credentials will help London Next year deliver any sustainable games. As part of the partnership, BMW will give a array of Efficient Dynamic diesel cars, hybrid cars and electric powered vehicles, reaching typical CO2 emissions below the LOCOG target involving 120g/km, at the same time as mountain bikes and motorbikes. These automobiles will perform a component inside the jogging of the games, by assisting Olympic and Paralympic activities and moving the athletes, officials and also media. The particular BMW London 2012 Performance Team will likely benefit since they can be supplied with automobiles to help all of them within their preparation for the games. Alongside the nation’s BMW London 2012 Performance Group, BMW and MINI dealers will help players across the UK by relating with athletes in their nearby places.

 

Earlier this week BMW utilised its title since the Established Automotive Partner of London 2012, by appealing clients to check out their community dealer as well as celebrate BMW’s Olympic and Paralympic games sponsorship with the ‘BMW Generate to London 2012′ weekend. Traveling to consumers were given the likelihood to get into a prize draw to be able to win unique hospitality bundles and seats towards the London 2012 Games.

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Make Car Donations For Charity

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

One way of getting rid of an old car is to donate it to a local charity. Some well-known places that accept cars as donations are the Salvation Army, Goodwill and Trees for the Future. However, this list is in no way exhaustive so always check with your local charities, however big or small.

Once donated to charity, cars are treated one of two ways:

1) Charities can sell the cars for whatever monetary value they can get. It this case, they can sell them to a dealership or opt to for direct sale to prospective buyers.

2) The charity also has the option of keeping them. These cars are then used to transport persons or equipments. In the event that the charity promises not to sell the car, it is required that this intent be disclosed to the donor (you). They may subsequently face penalties from the IRS if they do sell it. Continue reading →

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