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As a Hummer H2 owner, you are king of the road. Your H2 is your chariot. And like any chariot, it needs defending, which is where a good brush guard comes in. With a good quality H2 brush guard, you can protect your Hummer’s grille from loose stones or pavement, flying debris, or even the occasional wild shopping cart. The grille is what gives your Hummer its aggressive, bad-boy rugged image, and it’s also what protects your radiator and engine, which is why you need to outfit your truck with this customized Hummer accessory.

So what type of things should you look for? First off, make sure that the guard is made from stainless steel, not just chrome-plated. Sure, both look shiny, but all brush guards will eventually encounter flying road debris, salt, bugs, off-road brush or other obstacles. If you settle for one with chrome-plating or chrome paint, you’ll find that they can rust once even the smallest surface chips occur. Springing for stainless steel is worth the peace of mind. Continue reading ‘What to Look For in an H2 Brush Guard’ »

When one thinks of 7 passenger vehicles; they typically will think of a large car. While this is still generally the case, you might be surprised at some of the cars that actually will hold seven people at once. These cars today are made to be both family friendly AND have the visual appeal.

Below we will provide a list of some of these vehicles that hold seven passengers. Overall, remember that you are looking for a family vehicle and the typical car made for large amounts of people are: minivans, suburbans, vans, and other large vehicles. So, if you do not see the car below that you are interested in; maybe it can at least get you on the right track…there are literally hundreds of makes and models of vehicles that will hold 7 or more people.

Honda Odyssey: Best car for big families

The Honda Odyssey is a great reliable car with a big company name behind it. When Honda builds a car, they build it to last. So, while you may pay more for a Honda than a Ford or Chevy; you will get more mileage out of it. Continue reading ‘Vehicles That Seat Seven Or More People’ »

You can call it a status symbol or being adventurous or just being comfort conscious, owning a grand looking SUV has become top priority for Indians. Thanks to Indians raking in a good share of the global economy, many Indians are now in a position to invest in a huge SUV which serves not just as an ideal family car but also as the perfect recreational vehicle. Almost all major SUVs have a stronghold in Indian automobile market with more and more Indians wanting to buy an SUV. But there are three SUV’s which are at the heart of the Indian Automobile scene.

Tata Safari
Tata Safari is the stylish, indigenously manufactured SUV. The Safari Dicor comes with a 2.2L Dicor (Direct injection common rail) Engine churning out peak power of 140 PS and maximum torque of 320 Nm. Its high ground clearance variation of 4×2 and Shift-on-the-fly 4×4 engagement and high water wading levels makes it a vehicle which can take you practically any place. It has high quality interiors with a spacious cabin. It is also considered a fuel-efficient SUV despite its 2200Kg weight, a 0-100 kmph in 15.4 seconds and top speed of 156 kmph. Continue reading ‘Three SUVs that Indians prefer the most’ »

You can call it a status symbol or being adventurous or just being comfort conscious, owning a grand looking SUV has become top priority for Indians. Thanks to Indians raking in a good share of the global economy, many Indians are now in a position to invest in a huge SUV which serves not just as an ideal family car but also as the perfect recreational vehicle. Almost all major SUVs have a stronghold in Indian automobile market with more and more Indians wanting to buy an SUV. But there are three SUV’s which are at the heart of the Indian Automobile scene.

Tata Safari
Tata Safari is the stylish, indigenously manufactured SUV. The Safari Dicor comes with a 2.2L Dicor (Direct injection common rail) Engine churning out peak power of 140 PS and maximum torque of 320 Nm. Its high ground clearance variation of 4×2 and Shift-on-the-fly 4×4 engagement and high water wading levels makes it a vehicle which can take you practically any place. It has high quality interiors with a spacious cabin. It is also considered a fuel-efficient SUV despite its 2200Kg weight, a 0-100 kmph in 15.4 seconds and top speed of 156 kmph. Continue reading ‘Three SUVs that Indians prefer the most’ »

The 2007 Nissan Murano is both innovative and reliable, with several new features that offer safety and convenience. Impressive new features include the Murano’s available Intelligent Key and Direct Ignition, which, with the touch of a button automatically unlocks and starts the car as the driver approaches, and also Xtronic CVT, which allows for shiftless transmission, to make for a smoother ride.

The 2007 Murano offers several standard safety features, including Nissan’s Advanced Airbag System and a 3-point passenger seat belt system. This model keeps children in mind as well, with the LATCH system, which lowers tethers and anchors for the youngsters. The Murano also can switch between all-wheel and front-wheel drive depending on weather conditions, but switches back to front-wheel for optimum fuel economy. Continue reading ‘2007 Nissan Murano Review – a Review of the 2007 Nissan Murano Suv’ »

The 2008 Toyota 4Runner is both tech-savvy and reliable, with several new features that offer safety and practicality. Impressive new features include the 4Runner’s rear-seat DVD entertainment system with rear audio remote control, RCA jacks and two wireless headphones for the passengers. There’s also tire pressure monitoring that alerts the drive when levels are critically low.

The 2008 Toyota 4Runner offers several standard safety standard features, including front and side curtain airbags and Vehicle Stability Control, which his designed to aid the driver under adverse road conditions. Its traction control and electronic brake force distribution help to make the 4Runner one of the safest SUVs on the road. Too, it keeps the family in mind with child-protector rear door locks and window lockout and child restraint system, which includes anchors and tether brackets. Continue reading ‘2008 Toyota 4runner Review – a Review of the 2008 Toyota 4runner Suv’ »

The 2008 GMC Yukon is a favorite choice among large SUVs because of its attractive interior, comfortable cabin and strong towing ability. Its strengths also lie in its smooth powertrains, comfort, and accommodation capabilities. It is an ideal vehicle especially for large families seeking the convenience and luxury of a traditional full-size SUV.

The ‘08 Yukon has two available trim levels namely the base SLE and the SLT. The SLE trim comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, foglamps, full power accessories, front bucket seats with a console, OnStar telematics, keyless entry, a six-way power driver seat, dual-zone air-conditioning, a trip computer, and an eight-speaker CD audio system with satellite radio, an auxiliary input jack and rear-seat controls. Meanwhile, SLT1 adds leather seating, triple-zone automatic climate control, a six-disc CD changer, power-adjustable pedals, remote vehicle start, rear parking assist and the “Turn-by-Turn” navigation feature for the OnStar. However, the SLT2 adds a premium Bose sound system, 12-way heated front seats, power-folding mirrors with turn signals and a 50/50-split third-row seat. Continue reading ‘2008 Gmc Yukon Review – a Review of the 2008 Gmc Yukon Suv’ »

The 2008 Mazda Tribute is equipped with 4- wheel independent suspension, premium entertainment system and storage, and latest safety features only Mazda can offer. Impressive new features include the Tribute’s “Triple H” body construction, 5- speed manual front- wheel drive transmission, 4- speed electronically controlled automatic transmission and electronic power- assisted rack- and- pinion steering with engine speed sensing variable assist.

The 2008 Mazda Tribute has several exterior features that help give it its attractive appearance. It has 16- inch alloy wheels and P235/ 70R16 BSW 7- rated all- season tires that can overcome the roughest roads. Both fog lights and headlights are made of clear lens halogen. Moreover, it comes with 2- speed variable- intermittent windshield coupled with 2- speed variable fixed- intermittent rear wiper with washer. Privacy- tint glass and green- tinted windshield glass and front windows provide superior protection against harmful rays. Continue reading ‘2008 Mazda Tribute Review – a Review of the 2008 Mazda Tribute Suv’ »

The 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser is both reliable and convenient, with several new features that offer safety and practicality. Impressive new features include the FJ Cruiser’s Star Safety System, which combines traction control, ABS, Vehicle Stability Control and electronic brake force distribution, which assists the driver with keeping control of the vehicle on the road.

The 2008 FJ Cruiser offers several standard safety features, including dual front airbags and also second-row side curtain airbags. Its novel Rear Intuitive Parking Assist aids the driver when backing into a spot, detecting how close the vehicle is to certain objects. Continue reading ‘2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser Review – a Review of the 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser Suv’ »

The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is both innovative and reliable, with several new options that offer higher technology and practicality. Impressive new features on the Highlander Hybrid include the Smart Key System, which automatically unlocks the door as the driver approaches, and also continuously variable transmission, which uses shiftless driving for a smoother ride.

The 2008 Highlander Hybrid offers several standard safety features, including front, knee and side curtain airbags, and side impact door beams. Its Downhill Assist Control makes off-road traveling safer as it is designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control and speed on steep, downhill descents. The Highlander Hybrid is designed with the family in mind, with features like child-protector rear door locks and Child Restraint Systems, which uses top tether anchors. Continue reading ‘2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review – a Review of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Suv’ »