Posted by Autostead in Acura, Sedans
on Sep 26th, 2012 | 0 comments
The 2013 Acura ILX features a 2.0-liter, chain drive, SOHC, i-VTEC® 16-valve engine that produces 150-horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. The 2.0-liter model comes equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddles, and 4-wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts. The base model comes with cloth seats, while the upgrade packages feature perforated leather-wrapped sport seats. Also included with the Premium and Technology package is 10-way driver’s power seat with lumbar support and dual-level heated seats in the front. The Technology packages also features Acura Navigation System with Zagat Survey® and AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™. Safety features include dual-stage front airbags, side curtain airbags, and front side airbags.
Posted by Autostead in Blog, BMW, Featured, Vintage Autos
on Jul 29th, 2010 | 0 comments
The 1950s BMW Isetta was truly a death box, as the only entrance to the vehicle was from the front, preventing escape in the event of a head on collision...
Posted by Autostead in Blog, Featured, Vintage Autos
on Jul 26th, 2010 | 0 comments
Check out a popular car from the early 1900s that had more problems than it was worth, including leaking oil and wheels that wouldn't stay on the car in motion...
Posted by Autostead in Automotive News, Blog
on Jul 26th, 2010 | 0 comments
Chevy Volt on list of hot cars you can't have...Debut of the 2011 Ford Explorer...GM and Chrysler closed dealerships too soon...Auto sales down 10.8%...Fiat drives optimism for Euro autos...
Posted by Autostead in Audi, Blog, Coupés, Featured
on Jul 26th, 2010 | 0 comments
The exterior of the S5 Coupe features Audi xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running, front fog lights, headlight washers, and heated windshield washer nozzles...
Posted by Autostead in Blog, Featured, Vintage Autos
on Jul 25th, 2010 | 0 comments
Those who had bought and relied upon Volvos suddenly found that the new Volvos were defective, with rust making itself known within the first year of ownership...