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Saturday, March 21, 2015
Auto News For Thursday March 5 2015 GM Canada Is Discontinuing The Chevrolet Orlando
REVIEW
From the February 2015 edition of Car & Driver magazine, a minivan comparison. "But the biggest bummer of all is that your best option, if you think about it rationally, is to drive a minivan."
INSIDE THE AUTO BUSINESS
We found out GM Canada is discontinuing the Chevrolet Orlando. "Especially abrupt decreases in the fourth-quarter of 2014 were followed up by the nameplates two lowest-volume months ever in January and February 2015."
INSIDE THE COMMERCIAL VAN BUSINESS
INSIDE THE COMMERCIAL VAN BUSINESS
GCBC published an awful lot of February and year-to-date sales figures over the last couple days, all of which you can see under the February 2015 label. But, crazy as it sounds, you should really check out the commercial van story. They’re booming. GCBC was also able to bring Canadian best seller lists to the table much earlier in the month than has typically been the case thanks to assistance from Global Automakers Of Canada.
RECALL
Jaguar-Land Rover is recalling 28 Land Rover Range Rovers, Range Rover Sports, and LR4s for cracking wheel lug nuts.
WATCH
We didn’t go to the Geneva auto show, but evo’s Henry Catchpole did. Oh, the Ferrari 488 GTB. Oh.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
2014 Lexus IS 250C Owners Manual Pdf
2014 Lexus IS 250C Owners Manual Pdf
2014 Lexus IS 250C Owners Manual Pdf
2014 Lexus IS 250C User Guide Pdf
2014 Lexus IS 250C is a convertible version of the IS 250, offer a power-folding hardtop coupe and unique styling.
Although the IS250 sedan received extensive redesign for 2014, 250C remained essentially unchanged from last years model. Lexus has not said if they plan to continue to make the convertible model after this year.
Although sharing some of the names, there are some major differences between the two vehicles. IS 250C seats four, not five, and has two doors. Even with the top up, it is easy to distinguish them; due to the lack of rear doors, the profile completely changed with a shortened roof that drops down sharply after passing through the front window. With the top up, the 250C looks more unique than lean; Simple frankly, we prefer the styling with the top down where it looks more natural proportions.
A power-folding hardtop that opens or closes in just 21 seconds, and inside youll find an anti-glare gauges are still readable even when they are in direct sunlight with the top down. Audio and climate systems have also been designed to automatically adjust the volume or the temperature lowered peak current settings.
Under the hood, you will find the same 204-hp, 2.5-liter V-6 that makes 185 pounds-feet of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic. IS 250C has an estimated EPA fuel economy ratings slightly lower than the sedan, thanks to the additional load from the top drop, 21/30 mpg city / highway.
Inside, it offers plenty of comfort 250C standard features including dual-zone climate control automatic, USB connectivity / iPod, push button start, Bluetooth, and leather upholstery. Options include a navigation system that accepts voice commands, Lexus Enform telematics systems, and Mark Levinson 14-speaker sound system. IS 250C seat up to four passengers, but there is not much space in the back.
When it comes to safety, this 250C has you covered with Lexus Safety Connect service, which will automatically notify authorities after an accident, as standard equipment. Also standard all-disc brakes anti-lock, electronic stability system, and six airbags, including driver and passenger knee airbags.
Friday, February 13, 2015
2014 Lexus IS 350 C Owners Manual Pdf
2014 Lexus IS 350 C Owners Manual Pdf
Driving a convertible is always about freedom, especially freedom of choice: top up when the conditions are not friendly or unreasonable, or top down to soak in the sun or a warm summer breeze cold light of the moon. And today it seems there is more freedom than previous search, seen from the increasing number of premium retractable-hardtop convertible. Offers Lexus in this segment is the IS 350C. Like its competitors, the Lexus IS 350C combines the timeless appeal of an open-roof car with the refinement and functionality all-season luxury coupe.
Closed up tight, 350C looks like a coupe resculpted version of the IS sedan four-door, albeit one with a rather large rear. At the touch of a button, three-piece aluminum hardtop roof and side windows elegantly glide away in about 20 seconds, revealing an upscale cabin with high quality materials. IS 350C has a few errors, but overall it should provide all the fresh air and freedom that two occupants of the four seasons (four in a pinch) could reasonably desire.
The Lexus IS 350C is a four-passenger convertible retractable hardtop. Power is supplied by a 306-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. Its loaded with all the premium facilities expected, including automatic climate control dual-zone, keyless ignition / entry and eight-way power front seats with easy access to the rear seat with the touch of a button. Pop-up rear rollover bar adds an extra margin of safety, as well as front and rear side curtain airbags, a rarity among convertibles. The main options include a 12-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound audio system, navigation system, adaptive cruise control and front seats with heating and ventilation.
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