A Used Bentley – Just As Good As a New One
The Bentley brand has been around since 1919 when one of the Bentley brothers (W.O. Bentley) decided that he wanted to design and develop a car that carried his name on the car. From the beginning Bentley had troubles with production and cost, but this did not stop this company from creating cars that were stunning to look at and that many people desired to own. Once Bentley became established enough to produce cars for a few years it then became possible for people to purchase a Used Bentley in lieu of the much more expensive newer models.
As the years passed W.O. Bentley was forced to sell his shares in his own company because he could not financially support it. That is because he was creating new and innovative ways to to upgrade his cars but he was not selling enough to justify the cost of a manufacturing plant and employees. What’s more, even as orders were coming in he had difficulty producing the cars on time and the Bentley name became known for having a back log on orders. This back log actually crated a higher demand for Bentley’s cars and buying a Used Bentley was often done because a new one simply was not available.
Since the early days, Bentley has been sold a total of four times and has been owned by W.O. Bentley, Woolf Barnato, Rolls Royce and now Volkswagen. It was the Rolls Royce company, however that put Bentley on the map by changing the way that it looked from the original models. Although many Bentley lovers hated the new line, Rolls Royce brought in new Bentley enthusiasts with this high end line. The new line forced and even higher demand for what is now considered the classic Used Bentley.
Today Bentley is synonymous for two things, how much it costs and their beautiful luxury cars. With Volkswagen at the helm, Bentley has sold over 10,000 cars for the first time in Bentley history. What’s more, for the first time in history Bentley is financially self sufficient and cannot keep up on its orders because of its popularity. People who buy a Used Bentley has increased as well as more and more people are sitting up and taking notice of Bentley and want to own one of their own.
The Affordable All Electric 2011 Nissan Leaf
The automobile industry has been responding to both consumer and government demands for increased fuel efficiency and reduced emissions in recent years. While most manufacturers were devoting their research and development to hybrid engines, combination gas/electric vehicles, Nissan was developing an all electric, zero emissions vehicle called the Nissan Leaf. With a December 2010 release date for Japan, Europe, and the United States, the 2011 Nissan Leaf is the world’s first mass produced, affordable all electric vehicle.
The Nissan Leaf can seat five adults and features the latest in advanced IT connectivity and state-of-the-art wireless control capability. Customers can use mobile phones to monitor battery charging status and to activate functions such as climate control. The Nissan Leaf has a range of about 100 miles on a full charge and can reach a speed of over 90 miles per hour. It is powered by a lithium ion battery pack that can be charged in eight hours or less from a standard home outlet or charged to 80 percent capacity in less than a half hour from a 50kW commercial charger. Though now limited in number, municipalities and businesses are working to create commercial charging stations to meet anticipated demand.
At an affordable starting price of $32,780 that drops to $25,280 after taking advantage of federal tax incentives, Nissan has seen over 14,000 pre-orders for this economical and environmentally friendly vehicle. Owners can feel good about the zero emissions while enjoying Bluetooth capability, Sirius/XM satellite radio, energy efficient LED headlights, and roadside assistance. This sporty blue all electric car with its sleek aerodynamic design is set to redefine the auto industry.
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe – Beastly Beauty
European and Asian luxury car manufacturers need to watch out. The all-new for 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe is a beastly beauty, an absolute head turner and the latest model in the vaunted CTS portfolio. The most recent iteration of this car goes on sale late this summer, the clearest demonstration of Cadillac’s art and science design scheme in all of its chiseled glory.
Concept Coupe
I’m biased when it comes to this model because I was on hand at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit when the concept of this coupe was rolled out. Its striking design captivated the audience, especially its non-existent B-pillar. Safety considerations required slight changes to the coupe’s appearance since then, with a very discreet B-pillar added in. Other than that, the original beauty we saw way back when is what consumers can now buy.
Cadillac is central to GM’s recovery plans with the CTS portfolio driving the brand’s success. With sedans, sports wagons and coupes now part of the line up, this mid-size Cadillac line offers a worthy challenge to competing brands including BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus, Infiniti and Acura. Yes, Cadillac easily bests Lincoln with the CTS, providing a strong American built line able to take on the world’s best production cars.
Powerful Engine
A standard direct-injected 3.6-liter V-6 engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission, featuring a revised clutch and dual-mass flywheel that Cadillac says offers better clutch pedal feel and improved engine isolation. Optionally, CTS buyers can select a six-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control (and available steering wheel mounted shift buttons). Significantly, the Coupe’s final drive ratio is 3.73:1, up from the 3.42:1 ratio of other CTS models, allowing for more responsive acceleration. Read the rest of this entry »