New Acura NSX to Be Built & Engineered in the U.S.

 
At the 2012 Detroit Auto Show this week Acura finally took the covers off a concept car previewing the replacement for its cherished NSX supercar.

At the unveiling Acura also took the opportunity to announce that the new NSX will go on sale within three years, but the big shocker was the announcement that the car is to be engineered by Honda R&D Americas and built at a special plant in central Ohio.

The original Acura NSX was built at Honda plants in Japan from 1990 to 2005.

Rest assured, the project is in safe hands as the man running Honda today, Takanobu Ito, was one of the chief engineers of the original NSX and he’s determined that the new car is done right. You’ll recall that Acura’s previous attempt at building the NSX successor as a powerful, front-engined GT failed miserably due to the automaker’s financial situation at the peak of the 2008 global financial crisis.

This time around Acura will be staying true to the ethos of the original. That is, to seek performance through efficiency.

"Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance through engineering efficiency," explained Ito. "In this new era, even as we focus on the fun to drive spirit of the NSX, I think a supercar must respond positively to environmental responsibilities."

In particular, engineers developing the car at Honda R&D Americas’ center in Raymond, Ohio will focus on an extremely favorable power-to-weight ratio. They have chosen to stick with a V-6 and lightweight, mid-engine platform, but will be packing it with the latest hybrid technology and an all-wheel drive system.

Utilizing a unique twin-motor electric drive setup with a bilateral torque adjustable control system, the special hybrid all-wheel-drive system will be able to instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering.

Acura anticipates that the system, dubbed “Sport Hybrid SH-AWD”, will deliver handling performance unmatched by previous all-wheel drive systems. In addition to the handling benefits of the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system, a powerful V-6 engine with direct-injection and VTEC works together with a dual clutch transmission integrated with a third electric motor for powerful yet efficient acceleration.



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Reasons to Use Enclosed Car Shipping Service

 Enclosed car shipping is the alternative to open car shipping. Open car transport is the most common form of automobile transportation, although open car shipping is a very safe form of transporting your car, it does not offer a 360 degree protection of your car from dirt, the elements and bad weather.
 
 Enclosed auto transport offers the protection you will need when transporting a classic, exotic,luxury, or that new or special car which needs an extra level of protection. Here are a few reasons to choose enclosed car shipping over open car shipping.
  -Enclosed car carriers also carry the maximum in cargo insurance, most policies are $500,000 to $1,000,000 in cargo coverage for all units on the enclosed car hauler.
 -Enclosed car shipping drivers are all well trained and knowledgeable in all classic and new exotic car models to be sure each unit is handled with the care the car needs. They are the best drivers in the industry.
 -Weather will not be an issue on an enclosed car carrier, your car is protected from all normal road hazards and any and all inclement weather.
  -Enclosed car shipping will be more expensive because of these factors, call a Paragon transport specialist today to get a quote on your enclosed car shipment.
  - Deciding to ship a car in an enclosed car carrier will give you that peace of mind while your classic,exotic,luxury, or special car is being transported across country.



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Eight Ferraris wrecked in million-dollar pileup

Authorities in Japan were still reconstructing Monday how eight Ferraris, a Lamborghini and a few Mercedes-Benzes wrecked on an expressway Sunday morning, coating the road in an Italian red metal sauce worth more than $1 million. It’s not a sight for those squeamish about totaled supercars.

Some 14 cars in all were involved in the chain-reaction crash on an expressway named China Road in Yamaguchi prefecture, leaving 10 people with minor injuries. While the injuries were light, several of the vehicles appear totaled.

How did so many Ferraris end up on the road together? The group — which Japanese police officials called “a gathering of narcissists” — were driving to a supercar meet-up in Hiroshima, where about 100 vehicles were expected to show. As one driver who was invited along but passed noted, it was unusual for such a drive to take the expressway — where speeds are closely monitored and traffic can be thicker due to lower tolls on Sundays. Even so, the Ferraris were estimated to have been running between 80 mph and 100 mph when the crash happened.

Police and video reports say the wreck began when a 60-year-old businessman from Fukushima driving a Ferrari F430 attempted to pass a Toyota Prius, but instead hit the guardrail. That set off a chain reaction among the cars driving in a tight formation behind the lead Ferrari, eventually wrapping up seven other Ferraris — namely a 360 Modena, F355 and a white Testarossa — along with a Lamborghini Diablo and a couple of high-end Mercedes.

The Prius sustained some rear bumper damage, but escaped relatively unharmed.



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WORLD'S RAREST CAR, 1954 Concept Old's Rocket F88

This is the car that in 1954 could have "killed" the Corvette. Chevrolet, being GM's big sales and profit division, campaigned to GM to "kill" this car. When Chevy was coming out with its 6-cyl. sports car with its 2-speed "powerglide" transmission and side curtains, here was a sports car from Olds with a big old V-8 and power windows.
So, GM said no to Oldsmobile on building this car.
The world's rarest automobile: a 1954 Concept Old's Rocket F88 - the only one in existence. (read the story below)
John S. Hendricks, (Discovery Communications founder) paid in excess of 3 million to acquire this 1954 Oldsmobile F-88 Convertible Concept Car .
After spending decades as a collection of parts stuffed into wooden crates, the F-88 was reassembled. In 1954 the F-88 was a Motorama Dream Car and was one of only two, or an unconfirmed possible three, ever created. The F-88 seen here is literally the only car left of its kind and was sold to John and Maureen Hendricks at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale , Arizona , for an unbelievable $3,240,000. This acquisition made automotive history and is the cornerstone of the Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum in its own special room in a rotating display worthy of the F-88!

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2013 Ford Mustang grabs the spotlight at Los Angeles auto show

  With a range-topping 650 hp, an alternative rock band and Carroll Shelby, the updated lineup of the 2013 Ford Mustang officially debuted on Tuesday night in Los Angeles at a glitzy event the night before the West Coast's spotlight auto show.
The Shelby GT500 was the star attraction, even with the blindingly yellow Boss 302 and convertible variants alongside. With an increase of 100 hp, the latest edition of the GT500 won praise even from its legendary namesake.
"I think it's the greatest Mustang that's ever been built," the 88-year-old legend told the crowd at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, after being introduced by Ford sales and marketing chief Jim Farley.
But he didn't stop there, effusing, "I've always been asked, 'What is your favorite car?' and I've always replied, 'The next one.' "
"Well, I'm taking that back tonight. This is my favorite car."
Ford revealed the refreshed version of the Mustang hours before the L.A. auto show kicked off, complete with a performance by alt rockers the Bravery.
Cosmetic upgrades to the Mustang line include a snarkier front end, HID headlights accented with LED strips and sequential taillights that flash in tandem with the turn signals. Additionally, the 5.0-liter GT now makes 420 hp, up from the current 412-hp output.

With a range-topping 650 hp, an alternative rock band and Carroll Shelby, the updated lineup of the 2013 Ford Mustang officially debuted on Tuesday night in Los Angeles at a glitzy event the night before the West Coast's spotlight auto show.
The Shelby GT500 was the star attraction, even with the blindingly yellow Boss 302 and convertible variants alongside. With an increase of 100 hp, the latest edition of the GT500 won praise even from its legendary namesake.
"I think it's the greatest Mustang that's ever been built," the 88-year-old legend told the crowd at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, after being introduced by Ford sales and marketing chief Jim Farley.
But he didn't stop there, effusing, "I've always been asked, 'What is your favorite car?' and I've always replied, 'The next one.' "
"Well, I'm taking that back tonight. This is my favorite car."
Ford revealed the refreshed version of the Mustang hours before the L.A. auto show kicked off, complete with a performance by alt rockers the Bravery.
Cosmetic upgrades to the Mustang line include a snarkier front end, HID headlights accented with LED strips and sequential taillights that flash in tandem with the turn signals. Additionally, the 5.0-liter GT now makes 420 hp, up from the current 412-hp output.



Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20111116/LOSANGELES/111119901#ixzz1dt3NHDkp

Camaro, stolen in New Jersey in 1975, recovered in California

Sometimes things do workout.......

Janice Maffucci had given up on ever seeing her 1969 Chevy Camaro SS again. After all, it was stolen back in 1975.

So when California cops called recently to tell her they'd found the hot rod, she hung up on them a few times, thinking it was a prank.

"I never thought that this would ever happen," Maffucci said.

But it did, and here's how: In February, Keith Williams, a car enthusiast from Santa Maria, Calif., bought the classic muscle car on eBay from a Tennessee seller for $28,000. But he soon noticed some features that he knew were inconsistent with the original model. For instance, the original six-cylinder engine had been replaced with a 427 V-8, and other parts seem to come from different sources.

So Williams contacted the California Highway Patrol (CHP). CHP officers used identifying numbers on the car to find its original VIN number. And when they ran the number, they found that it matched the one for a butternut yellow Camaro stolen in Newark, New Jersey -- on July 8, 1975.

The cops called Maffucci, who was listed as the owner. She told them the car had been stolen from outside the post office where her father worked.


"I still can't believe it, but I think it's just great," Maffucci told KSBY, a local California TV station. She said she plans on selling it, though Williams is no longer interested in buying.

Williams had insured the purchase, so he'll get his money back, though not the $875 he paid to transport the car. Still, he said it's worth it. "I got a great story to tell my grand-kids," he told the TV station.

The CHP is still working to try to find out who might have stolen the car.

The 1969 Chevy holds an almost iconic place in American muscle-car culture. The narrator of "Racing in the Streets," Bruce Springsteen's 1978 ballad about a washed-up New Jersey drag racer, drives a "'69 Chevy with a 396, fuelie heads, and a Hurst on the floor." And a rival is said to drive a Camaro.

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 Enclosed auto transport offers a higher level of protection for your classic, exotic, luxury, or specialty automobile. Enclosed auto shipping offers a safer and overall more protection for your car. Our enclosed car carriers are outfitted with lift-gates and wheel straps to ensure proper loading and tie down procedures. Each driver is trained to handle all of the latest makes and models, as well as classic cars. Each of our enclosed car haulers will be insured with up to $1,000,000 in cargo insurance coverage. Having the proper cargo insurance on the enclosed auto transporter hauling your car, should be your biggest concern. Any auto transport company can quote you a low rate, but what will you get with that rate? More often than not, your prized possession will end up on a enclosed car carrier without the proper insurance. Accidents do not happen very often, but if they do, you want to make sure you are protected. Saving a few hundred dollars to go with a cheap auto shipping rate ,could cost you thousands. Paragon Transport offers only the best enclosed auto shipping service.

  Paragon Transport offers door to door and fully insured enclosed auto transport service to all 50 states. A dependable enclosed car shipping company like Paragon Transport is the best choice in auto shipping. When choosing your enclosed car shipping company you will want a car mover who can offer reliable auto transport service, quick pickup and delivery times, have reliable car carriers, and offer a competitive auto shipping price. At Paragon Transport the customer’s needs and vehicle’s safe transport across country will be our primary concern. Paragon Transport ships over 250 cars a month across the United States, and we take pride in each and every car shipment we manage. Paragon Transport is confident we can assist you with your enclosed car transportation. Shipping cars across country is our specialty.
 Getting an enclosed car shipping quote is easy. Call Now or apply online at our website.
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Paragon Transport ship hundreds of cars a month for new & used auto dealers all over the country, from New York to California, Paragon Transport has car carriers standing by. We offer car transport services for all car dealership departments; including new car sales, used car sales, internet car sales, service department, leasing, auctions, dealer trades and fleet sales. Paragon Transport offers preferred dealer pricing to all franchise dealerships.

 Paragon Transport will assign each dealer sales rep one car shipping specialist to manage the account. Our unmatched service and communication has allowed us to be the preferred car shipper for more than 80 new & used car dealers nationwide. Real time tracking, status updates and A plus car carriers are just some of the benefits of using Paragon Transport. Call now to register your dealership as a preferred dealer.
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Auto Auction Car Transport

 Are you taking your car to the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction? Paragon Transport offers open car transport and enclosed car transport to all auto auctions in the US.  Our specialized enclosed car carriers are equipped with lift gates, soft tie downs and up to one million dollars in cargo insurance coverage. We know how important it is to keep your prized possession safe and secure during a car shipment to an auto auction, Paragon Transport is the nation’s premiere classic car enclosed car transporter.

 Other auto auctions Paragon Transport services are, Mecum Auto Auction, Adesa Auto Auction, Manheim Auto Auction, GM Smartauction, ebay online auto auctions, Copart auto auction, classic car auctions and many more. Call one of our car auction specialists to get your car shipping quote today.

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Accurate Car Transport Pricing

 If you have gotten an auto shipping quote before, you know car shipping rates can be all over the board. Why are car shipping prices all over the board? If you have not gotten an auto shipping quote before, here are a few reasons one quote is $200 more or $200 less than the other. There are many reasons why you will get car shipping prices that seem too high and to low. A very low car shipping price can be given for a few reasons; the car shipping company may not be reputable, they may just be trying to get your initial deposit to up the price later, their transit times are very long, or you were simply misquoted. A very high car shipping price is usually given by large auto shipping companies who need the large profit margin to pay for overhead running cost, have expedited transit times, or again, you were simply misquoted. Paragon Transport offers accurate car transport pricing on all auto shipments. Car transport quoting is not an exact science and car shipping prices change weekly. At Paragon Transport we believe in sticking to the car shipping price quoted, our agents are well trained to quote each transport right the first time. We do not require an initial deposit to set up an auto shipping order. To get an accurate car shipping quote, call now or apply online. www.paragonautotransport.com

Nationwide Car Shipping Transport

Paragon Transport offers nationwide door to door and fully insured car transport service to all 50 states. A dependable car shipping company like Paragon Transport is the best choice in car shipping. When choosing your car shipping company you will want a car mover who can offer safe and secure auto transport service, quick pickup and delivery times, have reliable car carriers, and offer a competitive auto shipping price. At Paragon Transport the customer’s needs and vehicle’s safe transport across country will be our primary concern. Paragon Transport ships hundreds of cars a month across the United States, and we take pride in each and every car shipment we manage. Our nationwide car shipping service can assist you in your coast to coast, state to state or city to city car shipment. Paragon Transport is confident we can assist you with your car transportation. Shipping cars across country is our specialty. Call now to get a car shipping quote to ship your car across country or apply online.www.paragonautotransport.com

Door to Door Car Transport

Door to door car transport is a very common way to ship your car across country.

 Paragon Transport offers door to door car transport to all 50 states. One truck and one driver, your car will not be transferred from transport truck to transport truck; the same car carrier that loads your car will deliver your car. We are a licensed, bonded, and insured door to door car shipper offering safe and reliable nationwide car transport. The alternative to door to door car shipping is terminal car shipping; terminal car shipping is a cheaper car shipping service and may be a good option if you are able to wait four to five weeks to get your car. Also, with terminal car shipping there are a few risks, your car will be loaded and off loaded many times as well as being left in an outdoors storage yard full of cars, increasing the chance of damage. So, although terminal car shipping is a cheaper car shipping service, it is not the same level of service as door to door car shipping. Getting a door to door car shipping quote is easy with Paragon Transport, call now or apply online. www.paragonautotransport.com

Need to ship a car to Texas?

Paragon Auto Transport is the number one auto shipper in Texas. We offer door to door and fully insured service to every city in Texas. Whether you are shipping a car to Dallas or moving a truck to Houston, Paragon Transport can deliver. Our open auto shipping service is perfect for cars, trucks, and even ATVs that need to be transported to Texas.
 Paragon Auto Transport is a Houston based business with over 7 years of car hauling experience. Our staff is trained and knowledgeable in all areas of auto transport. We also offer enclosed auto shipping to Texas. Our specialized enclosed car hauling division is equipped to transport any type of luxury,exotic or classic car to and from Texas. Each enclosed auto transport truck is equipped with a lift gate system and soft tie downs to ensure your car is well taken care of, as well as up to one million dollars in cargo insurance coverage.
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Paragon Transport offers door to door and fully insured auto shipping services to all 50 states. Our open auto transport service is nationwide. Paragon Transport is the nation's leading auto shipping provider. Shipping a car across country is our specialty.
  A dependable car shipping company like Paragon Transport is the best choice in auto shipping. When choosing your car shipping company you will want a car mover who can offer reliable auto transport service, quick pickup and delivery times, have reliable car carriers, and offer a competitive auto shipping price. At Paragon Transport the customer’s needs and vehicle’s safe transport across country will be our primary concern. Paragon Transport ships over 250 cars a month across the United States, and we take pride in each and every car shipment we manage. Paragon Transport is confident we can assist you with your car transportation.
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Welcome to the Paragon Transport LLC Blog

  Paragon Transport has been serving the Auto Transport Industry for 7 years. In that time, we have developed thousands of long term relationships with customers and carriers all over the country. We have built our reputation on reliability and communication, as well as making the car shipping process a one on one service. This has set us apart from all other car shipping companies. Car Shipping can be a very stressful and time consuming process; at Paragon Transport we will take the worry out of car shipping. We also know how competitive the car shipping industry can be, and with a wide range of auto transport companies to choose from, each customer will have to do their due diligence when selecting their auto shipping company. Selecting a car carrier with the reputation and knowledge to manage your auto shipment is very important; a cheap quote does not always come with reliability. Family Owned & Operated since 2005, let Paragon Transport take the stress out of auto shipping.
   We offer door to door and fully insured auto transport service to all 50 states. A dependable car shipping company like Paragon Transport is the best choice in auto shipping. When choosing your car shipping company you will want a car mover who can offer reliable auto transport service, quick pickup and delivery times, have reliable car carriers, and offer a competitive auto shipping price. At Paragon Transport the customer’s needs and vehicle’s safe transport across country will be our primary concern. Paragon Transport ships over 250 cars a month across the United States, and we take pride in each and every car shipment we manage. Paragon Transport is confident we can assist you with your car transportation. Shipping cars across country is our specialty.
Paragon Transport offers a wide range of auto transport services to many different types of clients, here some of our services offered; door to door auto transport, coast to coast auto shipping, expedited pickup and deliveries, single units or full truck loads, 1 car carriers up to 10 car carriers, enclosed auto shipping, over sized car shipping, auto auctions and collector car auctions. Some of our clients include corporate relocation companies, auto dealers, car rental companies, military personnel, college students, construction fleet auto shipments, seasonal auto shipments, like snowbirds, professional athlete services, celebrities and many more.

Why choose our open auto transport service?

Paragon Transport is the nation’s premier provider of nationwide open auto transport services. Your Paragon Transport auto shipping agent has the experience and training in open car shipping to provide each customer with a personalized and flawless open auto transport experience. All of our open car carriers are equipped with the latest in technology and every auto transport driver has years of knowledge, as well as expert training on all of the latest makes and models. Honest and Reliable Auto Shipping. If you have a classic, exotic, or collector car, please call and ask about our enclosed auto transport services.