Honda Clarity Heads to California Dealers with Competitive Pricing |
- Honda Clarity Heads to California Dealers with Competitive Pricing
- Hellcat-Powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Debuting April 2017
- 2017 Jeep Compass Video, First Look
- 2017 Nissan Rogue One Star Wars Edition, Sentra NISMO Video, First Look
- Have Mold in Your Car? Here’s How to Get Rid of it
- 2017 Honda Civic Si Video, First Look
| Honda Clarity Heads to California Dealers with Competitive Pricing Posted: Honda's new fuel cell vehicle will be available in California by the end of 2016. The Japanese automaker has announced that the Clarity will be offered with a competitive introductory lease price of $369 a month for 36 months plus tax. The lease will require $2,499 plus first month's payment at signing and the terms include an attractive mileage allowance of 20,000 per year, up to $15,000 of hydrogen fuel, up to 21 days of an Avis Luxury Rental in California and 24/7 roadside assistance. Retail leasing for the Clarity will only be available to residents who live or work near Honda's network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships in select California areas. There are six dealerships that are eligible in Southern California, five in the Bay Area and one in Sacramento. SEE ALSO: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell has the Best EV Range in the US The Honda Clarity received an EPA driving range rating of 366 miles and fuel economy rating of 68 MPGe combined. "Launching the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell at an affordable lease price will enable more consumers to enjoy the benefits of this spacious and well-equipped fuel cell vehicle," said Steve Center, vice president of the Environmental Business Development Office at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "With an EPA driving range rating of 366 miles, fast refueling and a growing network of hydrogen stations in key California markets, the Clarity Fuel Cell offers an experience on par with traditional gasoline vehicles." Discuss this story on our Honda Forum  |
| Hellcat-Powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Debuting April 2017 Posted: The high-performance Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will make its debut at the 2017 New York Auto Show. Speaking to The Detroit News at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show, Jeep head Mike Manley confirmed the American automaker is targeting to unveil the highly anticipated Trackhawk in New York next year. The Hellcat-powered SUV has been rumored for quite some time now, expected to sport the same 6.2-liter HEMI supercharged engine currently found on the Charger and Challenger models with 707 horsepower. Unfortunately, Manley declined to mention specifics on the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. SEE ALSO: Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Spied Uncovered He did however say that the model will not replace the current Grand Cherokee SRT model, that's powered by a 6.4-liter HEMI V8. The company believes there's currently "space for both," suggesting the Trackhawk will differ from the SRT in more than just powertrain. "I don't see any reason to stop our current Grand Cherokee SRT just because we've launched the Trackhawk, because they're going to be very different vehicles," he said. Expect the Trackhawk to arrive U.S. showrooms next September or October before heading to select international markets including Asia and the Middle East. [Source: The Detroit News] Discuss this story on our Jeep Cherokee Forum |
| 2017 Jeep Compass Video, First Look Posted: Get the Flash Player to see this player. The Jeep Compass finally looks like it fits in with the rest of Jeep's lineup. Sporting an appearance that resembles a baby Grand Cherokee, the 2017 Jeep Compass bowed at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show. Under the hood lurks a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 180 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque, while shoppers can choose from a variety of transmission options. A six-speed manual is available on both front-wheel and four-wheel-drive models, while a nine-speed automatic is available on the 4×4 model. The other automatic transmission option is a six-speed unit. The new Compass also has off-road capability with Jeep Active Drive Low sporting a crawl ratio that is able to send 100 percent of the power to whichever wheel has the most traction. Those choosing the Trailhawk trim gets hill descent control, a rock crawl mode, a 20:1 crawl ratio, skid plates, aggressive off-road tires, up to 19 inches of water fording, a 2,000-pound towing capacity and a small lift that gives the Compass a 30-degree approach angle, 24-degree breakover angle and a 34-degree departure angle. Discuss this story on our Jeep Compass Forum |
| 2017 Nissan Rogue One Star Wars Edition, Sentra NISMO Video, First Look Posted: Get the Flash Player to see this player. Star Wars fans are in for a treat at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show. As part of its collaboration with the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story movie, Nissan unveiled a special edition Rogue in Los Angeles. Based on the Nissan Rogue SV, the Rogue One Edition is only available in black or white and gets branded badges throughout the vehicle. The exterior for example gets either "Rebel Alliance" or "Galactic Empire" badges, depending on which color you choose of course, while the rear bumper gets a Star Wars logo overlay and Rogue One badges on the front doors. Inside the Rogue are "Rebel Alliance" or "Galactic Empire" logos on the floor mats and cupholders, while the kickplates get a glowing Star Wars logo. Those purchasing the car also receive a special collectible, an exclusive numbered, full-size replica Death Trooper helmet. In total, the Japanese automaker will make 5,400 Rogues with the Star Wars-themed package with 5,000 heading to the U.S. and the remainder to Canada. Also making an appearance at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show is the Sentra NISMO, packed with accessories to give the sedan a more aggressive appearance and better performance. Discuss this story on our Nissan Forum |
| Have Mold in Your Car? Here’s How to Get Rid of it Posted: On the scale of gross things that can happen to your car, mold ranks way up there. But in order to deal with it, you need to understand what mold is. Mold refers to several types of fungus that can grow almost anywhere and spread quickly and easily. Not only is mold smelly and gross, but it can cause permanent damage and can be hazardous to your health. If you have mold in your car, you need to deal with it immediately. Mold can be nasty stuff, especially the dangerous Stachybotrys chartarum and chlorohalonata species, also known as black mold. Black mold is toxic and has a large list of ugly health symptoms it can cause, too, including fatigue and weakness, headaches, poor memory, shortness of breath, abdominal pain and bloating, and can even cause some dangerous allergic reactions. In the worst case scenario, mold can even kill you, so if you have it growing on your car seats and interior, you need to deal with it immediately. ALSO SEE: What Happens If You Put the Wrong Fuel in Your Car? The main cause of mold is damp conditions mixed with a warm environment, which can easily occur in your car if you leave your window cracked or your sunroof open on a rainy day, or even spill some liquid on the floor. It only takes a small amount of moisture for mold to grow and it can only take a few days to colonize, but once you have mold in your car, it can be a real pain to get rid of and has the potential to ruin your car's interior. Getting it professionally cleaned might be the only option in some cases, and can cost hundreds of dollars. There's also times when the mold infestation is so bad the car interior might be a total write-off, if it's completely covered in mold and has grown right into the seating foam, for example. But depending on how bad the situation is, there might be some things you can do to fight the mold yourself. First off, move your car out of the shade and into direct sunlight, if possible, and open all the windows and doors. This will help dry and air out the car, which you need because mold can't grow in dry conditions. You want to leave them open for at least 20 minutes to let the car air out. Not only does mold smell awful, its spores are hazardous to breathe. Get yourself a dust mask, because even after letting the car air out, there still might be dangerous mold spores hanging around and you do not want to breathe any into your system. Now you need to assess the damage and find out exactly how much mold in your car there is and where exactly it is. Check anywhere there is a porous or absorbent surface like all the seats and behind and underneath them. Check the carpet and flooring, and in all the corners, and check the seat belts. If you can unzip your seat covers and check the foam inside, do so, because the mold might have grown right into them. Check everywhere you can think of. Make sure you know what you're looking for as well. Mold can range from white to grayish-brown or green or black. Mold usually forms in large, circular clusters. See if you can scrape off the large mold patches with a brush, but be careful not to spread the spores around any worse than they already have. Once you've broken up the mold clumps, clean up the loose mold. Next, get a bucket of warm water and a PH-neutral shampoo and scrub off as much of the remaining mold as you can. Make sure the car has airflow, though, to keep things drying. If it's not windy enough, get some fans going. Now it's time to bust out the cleaner. Don't ever use bleach or ammonia, because it won't properly kill the mold, just stain it and possibly kill some surface mold. Even worse, mold can thrive in the presence of ammonia, so you could actually make the situation worse if you use it. Instead, get an enzyme eater. There are mold-eating enzyme cleaners you can buy that eat away at the mold at a microscopic level. These are available at most hardware stores and can be found at any Walmart for anywhere between $5 and $10. But not every car mold infestation is unique, however, and some may need different remedies. "Each case is unique depending on the car's upholstery," said Enver C. from K.A. Car Care. "I've been here doing this work for 13 years, and I can say you just need to use common sense. Sometimes you need to steam clean and sometimes just some shampoo will do the trick." He said carpet upholstery makes the job a lot more difficult than leather or fabric because the mold seeps in deeper and is harder to remove. "We usually have to assess the damage beforehand to see if it's even fixable," he said. This next trick might work better on carpet if you're desperate. One of the most effective and cheapest, albeit smelliest, ways to get rid of the mold is by using white vinegar. This is also a natural, chemical-free way to get rid of the mold. If the vinegar is distilled it should work great. You'll need some water, a spray bottle, and some rags. To make the best vinegar-water formula, mix eight parts vinegar to two parts water, and give it a good shake. Don't worry about using too much vinegar when spraying. You're going to want to soak the surface in the mixture. Depending on how bad the infection is, you may be spraying the entire car, so be prepared to do so. Be advised that this method will leave a very strong vinegar smell in your vehicle that will be hard to get out. "How do you get the smell of vinegar out once you saturate it?" asked Enver. Even he wasn't sure. Once you've sprayed the vinegar solution, let it sit for another 20 minutes. This should give it enough time to eat away and kill the mold and for most of the vinegar to dry. If you have a wet-dry vacuum, use it to suck up any leftover vinegar from the seams. You can also sprinkle Borax on the moldy spots to eat away at them at this point and leave it for a few minutes. It's going to smell terrible, but at least the mold should be gone. Once most of the mold in your car is gone, you need to make sure you remove all of the moisture from the vehicle to make sure it doesn't come back. If you have a dehumidifier, use this in the vehicle to eliminate extra moisture. If you don't have a dehumidifier, sunshine and fresh air should do the trick, and if it's too cold outside for this method to work, use fans and blowers. Worst case scenario, kitty litter or rice in a sock could help suck some moisture out, too. |
| 2017 Honda Civic Si Video, First Look Posted: Get the Flash Player to see this player. Those that aren't patient enough to wait for the Civic Type R can settle for the new Honda Civic Si. Making its debut as a "prototype" at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show, don't expect much to change when the production Civic Si heads to dealerships next year. As expected, the styling on the Si isn't as aggressive as the Type R and it will be available as a coupe and a sedan. The good news is, the model will only offer a six-speed manual transmission and will be powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The bad news: Honda didn't spill the details on just how much horsepower and torque the powerplant will offer, just saying that the engine is "high-performance" and "high-torque." The previous Honda Civic Si boasted 205 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque, so at the very least, you can expect the new model to have more. As for the prototype sitting at the 2016 L.A. Auto Show, it features a full Honda Factory Performance (HFP) aero kit, spoiler and a shiny center-mounted exhaust along with 19-inch wheels. Discuss this story on our Honda Civic Forum |
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