Archive for July 3rd, 2010

oj da juice – Hummer & A Jacob – Wilt Chamberlain Part 2

oj da juice – Hummer & A Jacob – Wilt Chamberlain Part 2

Core brands increase 36%

Core brands increase 36%
General Motors said today that U.S. sales of its four core brands increased 36% in June, compared to the same month a year ago, even as consumer confidence weakened.

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Hummer freaks at Pinelands 2

Some Hummer Freaks playing serious offroad with Hummer H1′s

Mardi Gras rides into FH with annual parade

Mardi Gras rides into FH with annual parade
Fairport Harbor Mardi Gras kicked off July under a bright blue sky Thursday evening with the annual parade and Mardi Gras Queen contest.

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2009 Nissan Altima #9840 in Dublin Columbus, OH 43017

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Things to Keep in Mind When Renting a Limousine

Many people rent limousines every day. Some are for business use to impress clients, others are to go to special affairs, and then there are those romantic evenings with a special someone. Groups also rent limousines to go to functions too. It is important to know how to go about renting these luxurious cars.

Here are some pointers on how to rent a limousine:

Decide how many people are going to the event with you. This will decide what size limousine you need there are many types available. You can get Sedans for small numbers of 2 or 3 all that way up to limousines that accommodate up to 55 as in the Coach Buses. There are 6, 8,10,12, even 20 passenger limousines. So ask what sizes they have available.

Also, the limousine service will want to know the function you are going to. You may find special rates for certain events as in trips to and from the airport, weddings, or proms. They may also offer discounts for corporate events.

Shop around for the best values but make sure to ask the correct questions. You may even want to check how new the limousines are. Also be sure if you want a Hummer limousine, that the company has it available. Be specific with what you want. This will insure your satisfaction.

Make sure what credit cards or other methods of payment the company takes.

Check little details as far as what kind of uniform the driver wears. If you are going to a formal event, you want the driver in a formal uniform too.

Do they have a good cancellation policy in case something happens.

Make sure to make your plans early enough to reserve what you want. If your event or reason for renting the limousine is taking place during the holiday season, the service is going to be in high demand. You will need to make your reservations as soon as possible to insure getting the service.

You need to check out the limousine service and make sure that they are fully licensed within the country, state, or county (whichever applies). They need to be properly insured too. Never hire a service that will not give you proof of these.

Also, consider the extras for your trip in the limousine. Do you want refreshments served, particular streets you want to drive down to get to the destination, or maybe there are some clubs you want to stop at and check out. You need to discuss all this with the limousine company at the time you rent the vehicle.

Some limousine services will let you reserve as much as 2 years prior to the event. Check how many months or years you can reserve the desired vehicle for your function.

Maybe these tips for renting a limousine will help you plan your big day or night. You can get satisfaction by thinking about all these things and including them in your final decision-making. Have an enjoyable ride!

General Motors Invests in Diesel Development

The past years have not been good to the Detroit, Michigan-based General Motors. The company has faced the increasing popularity of Asian-branded vehicles such as Toyota and Honda. Like its peers Ford and Chrysler, General Motors has taken steps to turn the company back to profitability. General Motors has already closed down assembly facilities across the United States to reduce the number of excess vehicles in their showrooms.

Recently though, the company announced that they have earmarked a large sum of money for the expansion of an engine assembly facility in Tonawanda, New York. General Motors announced that they will spend $100 million in the expansion and upgrading of the engine plant in New York. According to the company, the engine assembly facility will be tasked to build fuel-efficient and environment friendly diesel engines.

The $100 million budget will go into retooling the plant for it to produce 4.5-liter V8 Duramax diesel engines. The said diesel engines will be used on General Motors’ pickups like the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra. The diesel engine will also be the powerplant of future Hummer H2s.

According to General Motors, the Duramax engine will be 25 percent more efficient than a gasoline engine. Not only that, the diesel engine will produce 13 percent less carbon dioxide emissions as compared to existing gasoline engines. The Duramax diesel engine will also sport filtration technologies which will reduce particulate and nitrous oxide emissions by as much as 90 percent when compared to current generation diesel engines.

Part of the $100 million will also be used to renovate a complex covering 200,000 square feet in New York. Aside from retooling the existing engine assembly facility, new machines will also be procured by General Motors as part of the upgrading of the facility. Aside from the initial $100 million investment, General Motors has also earmarked a sum of $41 million for other operations that will support the plant itself.

The renovation and expansion of the existing engine plant will commence later this year. It is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2009 when the production of the Duramax diesel engines will start. According to the car manufacturer, the plant in New York will provide 150 hourly jobs.

“GM is transforming its product portfolio to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and the 4.5-liter V-8 diesel is an integral part of that transformation, as well as a component of GM’s strategy to diversify vehicle energy sources,” says John Buttermore, General Motors’ Powertrain vice president of global manufacturing. “This will be one of the most efficient and technically-advanced diesel engines, providing a 25 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and 13 percent reduction in CO2 emissions over gasoline engines in this segment – and it does all that while still providing the performance attributes required by customers in the areas of towing and hauling loads.”

The Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and the Hummer H2 are expected to still use General Motors’ outsourcing strategy for other components such as cargo liners, seatbelt assemblies, and the like.

The expansion of the engine plant will surely be appreciated by the United Auto Workers (UAW). “GM’s investment in the Tonawanda plant, totaling $1.6 billion in the last 10 years, is a significant vote of confidence in our employees and UAW Local 774, who have demonstrated their commitment and dedication to benchmark performance that is contributing to the company’s turnaround,” says Buttermore.