A combination of the words ‘tiger’ and ‘leguan’ (German for ‘iguana’), the name ‘Tiguan’ was chosen from VW’s shortlist after the company received around 350,000 suggestions from magazine readers. German Auto Bild. We like the name, especially since others under consideration were Rockton, Nanuk, Samun, and Namib. With its somewhat muscular and determined stance, unique front and rear ends, the…
After taking over from the ever-popular Terry Wogan, Chris Evans increased weekly listeners to over 9.5 million, the UK’s largest radio audience on his BBC Radio 2 morning show, surpassing Wogan by nearly 2 million. He must have thought the best way to celebrate was to buy a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO for a staggering 12 million. The redheaded radio…
The convenience of midsize sedans is that they are roomier than compact cars, but more efficient than luxury sedans. Midsize sedans give you the advantage of four doors and comfortable seats, but they don’t cost as much as a full-size full-size sedan. The medium size is practical without sacrificing comfort or design. Most auto consumers find that a midsize vehicle…
It makes no sense to drive a fast car slowly, as it (almost) makes no sense to drive an F1 on the asphalt of a race track. This is the basic principle of driving illegal elegant machine on the highway in a straight line without using any maneuvering driving skills. Rather, the ridiculous speed in the race pits cracks the…
Palm trees, white beaches, turquoise water, picturesque streets, and a temperate tropical climate, Zanzibar is a stunning destination for photographic productions of all kinds. It is the perfect place for swimwear and lingerie sessions and also adapts to any production that needs a summery island flair. So how easy is it to organize a film or still image production in…
Toyota Corolla There is a company called Toyota Corolla which manufactures car models in the United States of America. They are a subsidiary of the Japanese automaker, Toyota. Their performance, fuel efficiency and overall reliability have made them a popular choice among car buyers. Corolla is one of the best-selling types of used cars for sale in the United States…
Sometimes an automaker will present a vehicle based on a “lower” model platform. Typically, this plan is used when costs need to be cut to achieve real savings. The theory is that the shared platform can be modified enough to distinguish the luxury model from the ordinary. Throw in leather, a taut suspension, and upgraded engine options and you can…
Selecting the type of used because you want it is easy if the basis of your choice is only its physical characteristic. Any car can look good, but not all attractive cars can work or function well. The task of buying a second-hand car that is in perfect condition becomes extremely difficult. Nonetheless, knowing the basics of used car inspections…
After Toyota’s introduction of the Prius, the first hybrid vehicle, in 1997, followed by the Honda Insight debut two years later in the United States, General Motors adopted hybrid technology in its vehicle with the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. Introducing the Escape Hybrid is the first entry of any American vehicle on the market. As for Ford’s pioneering model, the…
In his seventh season in Formula 1, after 113 races and thirteen podiums, Jenson Button achieved his first victory at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix. In a display of sheer driving brilliance, the Briton, who started the race from the Fourteenth place on the grid, he made his way across the field in challenging conditions to take the flag marked…