http://ridestory.com SATISFYING CAR NEWS FOR ENTHUSIASTS Thu, 17 May 2012 16:38:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you’ve thought about trying to sell your car, it might be worth looking at some of the recent trends in car selling. This year, there have been a number of factors determining which cars are more popular than others which range from the economic to the environmental. If you’re looking at which people are more likely to buy the car you want to sell, looking at what’s popular and what isn’t among people looking to buy new or used cares.]]> http://ridestory.com/2012/05/17/car-selling-trends-in-2012/ As the price per gallon of fuel rises, we start to think about miles per gallon. Improvement of fuel-efficiency became a real competition, and just like athletes we're striving for the best results. So what helps an average sportsman to become an Olympic champion? Regular trainings, diet, discipline, and little tricks that stay between an athlete and his coach. The very same things will help you boost your ride's efficiency and save bucks at the pump. We'll discuss everything from car accessories to driving habits that can improve fuel efficiency of your ride.]]> http://ridestory.com/2012/05/17/how-to-max-your-gas-mileage/ The 2012 Formula 1 season is proving to be one of the better in recent memory. With the first five races in the books, five different drivers have won, with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso tied in the points standing with 61 each. This past weekends victor was the Williams team’s Pastor Maldonado, bringing a win home for a team that has not seen the winner's circle since 2004.]]> http://ridestory.com/2012/05/16/formula-1-2/ Does this qualify as a Porsche-like moment, when the automotive public learned of the sports car manufacturer heading into the world of the SUV with the introduction of the Cayenne? Probably not. Bentley is known for their classic yet stately cars and, of course, for their correspondingly high price tag. Bentley introducing an SUV makes sense. Providing their market with another luxurious option, albeit with a taller profile and more ground clearance, is a perfect next step for the brand.]]> http://ridestory.com/2012/05/14/video-bentley-exp-9f/ Car insurance is one of those expenses that people get out of necessity and because it is illegal to drive without it but if was left up to choice, many would not bother and think that they would simply not need it. If this was the case, it would invariably end up being one of those things that you wouldn't realise how much you needed it until it was too late. While car insurance certainly doesn't come cheap, the cost of the repercussion of driving without insurance just doesn't bear thinking about.]]> http://ridestory.com/2012/05/11/monthly-car-insurance/ What started out as a one-off concept has grown into a bit of a sensation. Nissan has announced their Juke-R will be made available on a limited run, build-to-order basis. Packing the powertrain from Nissan's GT-R, the Juke-R has attracted much attention from the enthusiast community, so much so that Nissan was fielding requests for the car immediately after its launch.]]> http://ridestory.com/2012/05/10/bonkers-nissan-juke-r-available-for-limited-run/ BMW continues to expand their product line into the U.S. market with the inclusion of the X1. Scheduled to be introducing here in the fall, BMW is calling the 2013 X1 a "premium compact crossover". This BMW joins a continually growing market segment as buyers still want the utility but just can't bring themselves to buying a little econobox. What looks interesting is the upcoming TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder that will be available in the X1. Econobox be damned...this four-pot can replace a six! This 2.0-liter will deliver 240hp at 5,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque at an incredibly low 1,250 rpm. And the torque rating continues up to 4,800 rpm, courtesy of BMW’s latest 8-speed Steptronic automatic. Drivers should expect 0-60 times in the low six-second range.]]> http://ridestory.com/2012/05/04/2013-bmw-x1/ Motorists in the UK have been forced to deal with rising car insurance premiums in recent years, along with the higher cost of petrol, which has been driving up the cost of running a car. Yet, worryingly a trend is emerging which could push these costs up even further. Crash for cash, as it is known, is increasingly being seen as an option for cash-strapped drivers, and may also be leading to higher car insurance premiums for other motorists.]]> http://ridestory.com/2012/05/02/dealing-with-the-problem-of-false-car-insurance-claims/ In recent years, Audi have more or less played to their strengths, which are designing fairly good-looking yet functional cars irrespective of whether it’s a hatchback, saloon or sports car. The most recent version of the Audi A8 is one such model which typifies what the German manufacturer does best. However, this model doesn’t stray too far from the formula which has been used with previous models, so buying a used Audi A8 from Auto Trader might be your best bet if you want to save money.]]> http://ridestory.com/2012/05/01/audi-a8-review/ Throughout the twentieth century we saw the list of uses for cars diversify beyond recognition. We moved away from the idea of a car as merely a one-size-fits-all concept and began to develop a range of cars that could best fit the needs of a variety of individuals. A simple glance at sites like motors.co.uk illustrates the diversity of the industry with its extensive used car listings. Throughout the automobile’s development, we have seen some iconic designs allied with some ground-breaking ideas regarding what exactly a car should be. The VW Camper Van is an ideal example of the motor industry diversifying their product range and in doing so, creating a classic in its own right.]]> http://ridestory.com/2012/04/30/different-uses-for-cars/