Nicest Cars in 2013

 Do you want to know the nicest cars for 2013? If you are considering purchasing a car this year, you are likely overwhelmed with all the options on the market. For the first time in years, manufacturers are going back to sleek looking cars, reminiscent of the late 80s and 90s. Many of these cars are in a more user friendly price range, but look like sports cars – allowing the average person to have a practical looking sports car. You may even be surprised what cars made it onto the nicest cars for 2013 list! 

 

Every year, car manufacturers and enthusiasts come together to determine what are the most popular cars on the market. These are cars aren’t just popular, but ones that are determined to be the sleekest and nicest by buyers. Many of the cars that made the list this year are more practical, but beautiful cars. The most popular cars that made it onto our nicest cars for 2013 list include:

• 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
• 2013 Dodge Dart R/T
• 2013 Ram 1500
• 2013 Chevy Sonic RS
• 2013 Subaru WRX

Unlike previously years, it was very difficult for enthusiasts to pick their favorite cars. Many of the girls that barely missed the list this year were sports cars, including the new Camaro and Mustang. One thing is for certain, this is the year for car owners to get a beautiful car!

Nicest Cars for 2013: Look

Probably the most shocking thing of 2013 is that most of the nicest cars for 2013 are reminiscent of sports cars. Many of the cars last year were similar to old muscle cars or focused on fuel efficiency. Now car manufacturers are trying to bring both worlds together, showing car owners that they can have sleek looking cars that are also friendly on the highway. Previously the only way you were going to have a powerful, fuel efficient vehicle was to purchase it in Europe. Now, many of these concepts are coming to the US car market!

Nicest cars for 2013: Efficiency

Of course, fuel efficiency was taken into account with the nicest cars for 2013 list. Many of these cars get amazing fuel efficiency for their type of vehicle. Most car owners want cars that are cost efficient, but still are quite powerful on the highway. Now, car owners can enjoy the benefit of having beautiful cars that are also fuel efficient. Quite a few manufacturers are expected to bring this idea even further in 2014, making electric cars that have this same look, or making some of their more popular sports cars even more fuel efficient. If you are looking a brand new car, 2013 is definitely the year to do it!

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The Least Expensive Cars to Insure

Want to know what are the least expensive cars to insure? When many of us start looking for a car, we come with a bucket list of things we want and consider needs for our family. One of the biggest things that determine what car we buy is the price of the car. What many of us don’t realize, however, is that there is more to the cost of a car than the list price we see at the dealership. Probably the largest hidden cost that most people don’t expect is the price of insuring their car. Luckily, there are some cars that are much cheaper to insure than others!

Least Expensive Cars to Insure: Insurance Costs

When people think of car insurance, they usually think of their last bill or what they have been paying for years with their old car. Most of the time, it’s price shock when they get the new bill on their car. In most cases, newer cars come with a larger price tag since its more expensive to get parts and replace a newer car if something goes wrong. There are some cars, however, where this isn’t the case. There are some models of cars that are fairly inexpensive for changing parts, as well as having a fantastic safety record. For insurance companies, the safer the car, the more likely it is you won’t have to make a claim – making your insurance cheaper in the long run! So really, it’s in your benefit to look at a list of least expensive cars to insure for the year you are considering buying a car.

Least Expensive Cars to Insure List

Want to know how you can save the most money on your new car? Below, we have a list of the ten 10 least expensive cars to insure to 2013. This list includes:

• Ford Edge SE
• Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
• Subaru Outback 2.5 Premium
• Kia Sportage
• Jeep Patriot Sport
• Chevrolet Express 1500
• Hyundai Tuscan GL
• Ford Explorer
• Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
• Ford Transit Connect XLT Premium

Least Expensive Cars to Insure: Trends for Older Cars

If you are planning on buying a used car, it is important that you think about the cost of insuring your car as well. When it comes to getting the least expensive cars to insure, always look into the safety history of your car and how easy it to repair the car if you are in an accident. These are the things insurance companies look at when they determine insurance prices on certain models of cars. As well, make sure to shop around. Quite a few websites online will give you a quick quote depending on the model of car you are considering insuring – so make sure to take a look well known insurance sites before purchasing your new car!

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What Nissan Doesn’t Want You To Know About the Altima

Looking for common Nissan Altima problems before purchasing a new or used car? When many people go to a dealership to look for a car, they are excited by all the vehicles on the lot. Sometimes they know what they are there looking for, other times they get the car that seems ‘perfect’ for their situation. While purchasing a new car can be very exciting, it is important that new car owners realize that sometimes that perfect car may suffer from very common issues – especially when it comes to the Altima. Rather than take a risk of purchasing a lemon, we highly recommend that you educate yourself about the most common Nissan Altima problems.

Nissan Altima Problems: Common Issues

When many of us go to buy our Nissan Altima, the last thing we consider is having to deal issues. We expect that the dealership will deal with any of the common  Nissan Altima problems before they even put the car on the lot. While some good dealerships do this, other doe not. Sometimes, they don’t even know there is an issue, especially if a recall hasn’t been made on some of the common issues. While companies are usually fairly good about dealing with issues, some are just left up to consumer, the fact that the 2002 Altima is known for burning and consuming too much oil. Rather than Nissan fixing the issue themselves, owners are left to pay this bill on their own – making it something that every own should consider. Before purchasing one of these vehicles, it is important that you know all the common Nissan Altima problems, which include:

• Engine Burning Oil
• Excessive Oil Consumption
• Knocking & Ratting in the Engine
• Exterior Headlight Cracking
• Intake manifold Gasket Lead

Nissan Altima Problems: Recalls

Before buying a Nissan Altima, it is very important that you also look into current and past recalls. Nearly every car manufactured has had recalls. While manufacturers all want to say they make perfect cars, there are lemons and common issues that can occur. One of the best places to look for recalls is recalls.gov. Here you can find quite a bit of information about your car and a car you are considering. As well, make sure to ask the dealer if they know if any of these Nissan Altima problems have been fixed before purchasing your car.

Nissan Altima Problems: Avoiding Issues

One of the best way to avoid having to deal with common Nissan Altima problems is to purchase your car from a reputable dealer. To keep their reputation, they want to make sure the car is in tip top condition and most are happy to do repairs if a recall happens since they are paid by the manufacturer to deal with these issues. To make sure you get the best care possible, make sure you keep up with current issues to make sure you don’t have to deal with any of the Altima problems that Nissan doesn’t want you to know!

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Top 10 Hottest Female Race Car Drivers

While not purely on the subject of consumer cars, all of these wonderful ladies started their careers behind the wheel of one of the consumer cars you might be driving today. So here you go! The Top 10 Hottest Female Race Car Drivers (in no particular oder).

Madalena Antas

Age: 35 Portuguese bombshell Madelana Antas doesn’t mind getting dusty in the desert while racing tricked-out pickups on the rally circuit. When she is not destroying sand dunes and jumping trucks at 120 mph, she enjoys oil painting and flaunting her curvaceous assets in men’s magazine.

Milka Duno

Age: 39 Milka is the only girl on our list who is a former fashion model. She is also the only one on our list with four Master’s degrees! Even though she has not experienced a ton of winning in her IndyCar career, the Venezuelan beauty has always been a huge hit with racing fans because of her gorgeous smile and fun-loving personality.

Leilani Munter

Age: 35
A native a Minnesota, Leilani drives for Mark Gibson Racing in the ARCA Racing Series. She previously drove in the Firestone Indy Circuit, a development league for IndyCar. While it does not seem like she will become a driving superstar, she is a welcome addition to the testosterone-filled world of auto racing.

Sabine Schmitz

Age: 42
Retired racer and current TV personality Sabine Schmitz paved the way for younger female racing drivers now competing on various circuits around the world. To the astonishment of racing fans, Sabine scored huge victories in 1996 and 1997 at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, driving for BMW. After her victories, she became a legend in her native Germany, earning the nickname “The Queen of Nürburgring.”

Natacha Gachnang

Age: 23
Swiss driving sensation Natacha Gachang has been making a name for herself lately. Along with driving in F1′s feeder series, the FIA Formula Two Championship, she also recently became the the first woman in more than 20 years to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Susie Stoddart

Age: 29
Susie is a Swedish-born driver who races Benzes in the uber-competitive German Touring Car Championship. Even though she was once considered the top female kart racer in the world, she has yet to score a victory on the pro circuit.

Danica Patrick

Age: 29
Danica is the most famous female driver on the planet. She has scored a ton of endorsements deals because of her “girl next door” good looks. Thankfully for us, she doesn’t seem to mind unzipping the racing suit and showing off her winning form.

Simona de Silvestro

Age: 23
Swiss-born Simona de Silvestro is known as “The Iron Maiden” on the IndyCar circuit, a nickname she earned for her fiery disposition on and off the track. Even though she has yet to win a race, she is well on her way to becoming a serious contender. As a bonus, she also happens to be one of the few drivers to make bulky Nomex racing suits look damn sexy.

Shannon McIntosh

Age: 21
This girl races cars? Really? Hard to believe, but it’s true. Shannon is currently trying to climb her way up the IndyCar ladder by competing in the US F200 Championship for Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing. Move over Danica. There’s a new girl in town.

Ashley Force Hood

Age: 28
Ashley is a famed funny car driver and one of the few women on this list who consistently manages to win races. She does, however, have the advantage of being the daughter of a legendary drag racer, John Force. Either way, she’s a smokin’ hot babe who enjoys blasting down the tarmac at 250 mph. What could be better than that?

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Bugatti Veyron Joins Dubai Police’s Crazy Fleet

Imagine the Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari FF, Aston Martin One-77 and Chevrolet Camaro SS all in one place. No, we are not talking about the cars that would occupy our dream garage; we are just talking about the cars from the insane Dubai Police fleet. To make it even crazier, another supercar has just joined the lineup: the Bugatti Veyron. So, let’s figure out how many horsepower the fleet now has at its disposal to catch bad guys. there’s 700 from the Aventador; 660 from the FF; 750 from the One-77; 426 from the Camaro SS; and 1,001 from the Veyron. That gives the Dubai police force a total of more than 3,500 horsepower! Hopefully it has a very large stable and a stacked bank account to go along with it. The problem with the Veyron is that the police officers could be forced to end a chase early, considering the huge gasoline appetite the Veyron has. We’re just wondering what’s next on the force’s list; can you guess?

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Unique Aston Martin DB4GT auctioned for $4,9 million

Things went pretty great for Aston Martin during this weekend: next to unveiling the CC100 Speedster, the company also obtained a record auction price for a unique DB4GT. The car was part of the Aston Martin Centenary Sale at Aston Martin Works on 18 May 2013, which totaled a record total of over £10 million (more than $15 million), with every lot sold. The DB4GT was auctioned for an impressive amount of £3,249,500 (a little over $4,9 million) - the highest ever price paid for an Aston Martin at auction. However, this is not a regular DB4GT: it is nicknamed "The Jet" and was the last DB4GT to be built. The model is a one-off edition and has been designed by the Italian design house Bertone. The model was unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show. This unique DB4GT won a total of 12 awards, including first in class at Pebble Beach and the Hurlingham Club, and best in show at Villa d’Este. 

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Ford shows eWheelDrive Fiesta

 Electric Ford Fiesta eWheelDrive showcases in-wheel hub electric motors

This is the Ford Fiesta eWheelDrive. It’s been built by Ford and specialist German firm Schaeffler as “a driveable research vehicle that could lead to improvements in urban mobility and parking by making possible smaller, more agile cars.”

 

The eWheelDrive Fiesta has two electric motors, one in each of the rear wheels.

The Fiesta’s batteries are housed under the bonnet, but the idea in future is that by placing the batteries under the car’s floor, and having the power units within the wheel hubs, the car no longer requires space under the bonnet.

A future model could therefore be the size of a current two-seater car, but still have four seats.

What’s more, the eWheelDrive steering system designs could enable vehicles to move sideways into parking spaces.

Talking about the project, Pim van der Jagt, Ford’s director of Research and Advanced Engineering in Europe, said:

“This is an exciting project to work on with Schaeffler because it potentially opens new options for the development of zero emission vehicles with very efficient packaging and exceptional manoeuvrability.”

The project was initiated by Schaeffler, with Ford joining later, as a response to statistics which project that the number of cars will increase four-fold by 2050, and the number of people living in the world’s cities will jump from 3.4 billion to 6.4 billion in the same time frame.

Ford will partner with Schaeffler, Continental, RWTH Aachen and the University of Applied Sciences, Regensburg, on project MEHREN (Multimotor Electric Vehicle with Highest Room and Energy Efficiency) to develop two new driveable vehicles by 2015.

The project aims to increase the integration of in-wheel motors in a car and will look at “vehicle dynamics control, braking, stability and the fun-to-drive factor.”

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