Car wash and auto detailing

Turning a Hummer into a drivable Pink ice sculpture. Keeping your car clean during the winter can be tough. Freezing temperatures and constant road salt mean you simply cannot have a clean car all winter long unless you have access to a heated wash bay or if you’re willing to brave the cold. So what happens when you want to wash your black H2 Hummer but it's -40 degrees outside? Well, the team at Garage 54 has your answer. When it comes to cold weather, there is something special about -40 degrees as it’s the exact same temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius. This extreme level of cold means that no ordinary car wash is open which leads Garage 54 to wash their Hummer at their shop. Like a true detail enthusiast, a pressure washer-powered foam cannon was on site. Foam cannons allow for the even coverage of soap onto a vehicle without the risk of scratching the paint with abrasive sponges. More Hummer News: GMC Says These Sneakers Are Inspired By Hummer EV, But We … [Read more...] about Watch What Happens When You Wash A Hummer At -40 Degrees

After being unveiled earlier this week, the Lexus LC 500h is back to reveal all of its technical specifications along with fresh imagery and footage. After being unveiled earlier this week, the Lexus LC 500h is back to reveal all of its technical specifications along with fresh imagery and footage. The rumors were true as the hybrid version of the LC 500 does indeed come with a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine working together with an electric motor. Also part of the package is a lithium-ion battery pack and a four-speed automatic transmission which has a manual mode. The combustion engine develops 295 horsepower (220 kilowatts) at 6,600 rpm and 257 pound-feet (348 newton meters) at 4,900 rpm, while the e-motor has 60 hp (44.6 kilowatts). This gives the hybridized coupe a combined output of 354 hp (264 kilowatts) which will be enough for a sprint to 62 miles (100 kilometers) per hour in less than five seconds. This is all possible thanks to Lexus’ “Multi Stage Hybrid System” … [Read more...] about Lexus LC 500h detailed, packs 354 hp [video]

The Lexus LF-LC Concept has finally transformed into a production model, as the LC 500 has debuted at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. The Lexus LF-LC Concept has finally transformed into a production model, as the LC 500 has debuted at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show . The good surprises today are continuing as we have official photos and technical details regarding Lexus’ LC 500 flagship sports coupe. It took the automaker four years to develop the production model and finally it is here, making “the strongest statement yet about the brand's future product direction.” Starting with the design, we are happy to see the coupe is sharing most of its key design elements and its proportions with the concept that inspired it. The front end is dominated by a massive radiator grille, bordered by chrome on three sides and a new 3D mesh design. The grille is surrounded by sleek triple LED headlights, integrating L-shaped daytime running lights. Moving further back, we see athletic … [Read more...] about 2017 Lexus LC 500 provokes Detroit with 467 hp [video, LIVE PICS ADDED]

Well that’s awkward. It’s no surprise that recalls are an unfortunate eventuality for automakers worldwide. In preventing these issues, manufacturers will complete many thousands of miles in validation testing in different conditions. Regardless, it’s impossible to completely eliminate any and all mechanical hurdles. Many automakers have the best intentions when it comes to swiftly issuing recalls and getting vehicles fixed. However, a recent study by Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business shows that 73-percent of recalls are announced in clusters, suggesting a pattern to these types of announcements. The biggest driving force in this complicated issue is the stock market. As such, the study looked at the six automakers with stock publicly traded in the United States – Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota. For the uninitiated, the automaker that initiates a recall is hit the hardest – obviously depending on how catastrophic the … [Read more...] about Study Shows Automakers Delaying Recalls to Minimize Negative Attention

Do you like what you're seeing? A few days ago, Kia released the official K8 press images , which also officially marks the end of the Cadenza /K7 nameplate. The name change and revamp spell an upmarket move, but we have yet to see what's found inside the fancy-looking large Korean sedan. Kia said that more information, as well as the official interior images, will arrive at a later date. But if you're running out of patience, cars_secrets from Instagram has posted a set of what it seems like spied photos of the K8's interior. You may see the spied images on the embedded post below, but make sure to browse through all of them by clicking on the right arrow. As you can see, the steering wheel features the revamped Kia logo but what caught our attention is the horizontal display that spreads from the driver's side until the center of the dashboard. There are quite a few premium appointments seen as well, such as the wood veneer accents found all over, along with … [Read more...] about Kia K8’s Posh Interior Revealed Before Official Debut Via Spy Shots