Nik J Miles

“Keep your vehicle looking Good”

Protect and Preserve Inside and Out

Let’s face it, not everyone has the luxury or advantage of keeping their vehicle or vehicles in a climate controlled environment such as a dry, heated and air conditioned garage or building for its protection from harmful UV rays, extreme heat and harsh, wet and cold weather conditions.

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“Nissan’s 2012 Altima Sedan: Three models – two engines”

Nissan’s Altima sedan enters the sixth year of its fourth generation design. Still available in three well-equipped models that are intended to appeal to a broad range of consumer requirements and budgets: first up are the 2.5 CVT and 2.5 S CVT, powered by a 2.5-liter, 175 horsepower inline four-cylinder engine; followed by the 3.5 SR CVT, which draws it motive force from a standard 3.5-liter, 270 horsepower V6 engine.

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“Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE: Enhanced for 2012”

Mitsubishi’s second generation Outlander bowed as a 2007 model, growing in stature, based on a performance-engineered global platform that also served as the foundation for the next-generation Lancer and Lancer Evolution models. Originally, all second generation Outlander versions drew their motive power exclusively from a new 3.0-liter, SOHC, 24-valve, aluminum MIVEC V-6 engine, connected to a six-speed Sportronic® automatic transmission. The engine delivered 220 horsepower along with 204 pound feet of torque. A new engine option, which became available in 2010 – a 2.4-liter MIVEC in-line four cylinder DOHC, develops168 horsepower engine that also delivers 167 pound feet of torque. The updated and refined 3.0-liter MIVEC V6 now delivers 230 horses at 6,250 rpm, along with 215 pound feet of torque at 3,750 rpm.

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“Refined Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: An Enthusiast’s Dream” 

Hyundai Motor America, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea managed to create a significant rival for other premier sport sedans in the marketplace, offering a high-output V8 engine and rear-wheel drive in a package that comfortably seated five, which at first glance may easily be mistaken for a Lexus or Mercedes sedan.

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“Honda’s New Civic Hybrid moves to a higher level on all fronts”

Honda’s 9^th generation Civic takes the 2012 Civic Hybrid to a higher plane with the latest version of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) System. It now ranks as the most fuel-efficient sedan available in the U.S. with an estimated EPA rating of 44 mpg across the board including city, highway and combined mpg.

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“2013 Ford Fusion: A global vision”

 Detroit, MI – Ford Motor Company recently offered automotive journalists a sneak peek at several of their new products to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The most impressive, and perhaps the most stunning, was the all-new, midsize Ford Fusion sedan, slated as a 2013 model year vehicle, which signals the next generation Ford Mondeo for the global marketplace. It is unquestionably the most beautiful Ford Fusion ever to be produced; showcasing the “New Face of Ford” look that will dominate and influence future Ford vehicles. Not only is it the most beautiful Fusion in history, it may well be the most alluring passenger car to be produced by Ford in recent years – okay, Mustang is another story.

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“Acura’s RDX Crossover continues as ‘Right-Sized’ SUV for 2012”

Since its introduction, Acura’s RDX has become one of the biggest players in the compact premium CUV market segment. For the 2012 model year, the RDX continues to evolve, still offering two drivetrains: a Two-Wheel Drive model for those consumers who have no need for Four-Wheel Drive, and a Super-Handling AWD model. The 2012 RDX manages to retain its core features which include: aggressive, modernistic styling cues; a sporty driving dynamic and intuitive technology in an efficient and more personally sized compact package, while displaying Acura’s bold signature grille, along with, integrated fog lights, futuristic headlight and taillight treatments, Black and Satin trim garnishes, aggressive alloy wheel designs and sporty, bright exhaust finishers.

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“2012 Honda Odyssey serves up enhanced technology”

Honda’s award-winning and class-leading Odyssey minivan benefited from a complete redesign for the 2011 model year, displaying a more distinctive style; an interior that delivered more versatility and functionality, and a powertrain that yielded improved fuel economy ratings.

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“2012 Jaguar XJL Supersport Sedan: Sporty elegance”

Jaguar’s heritage has long been about producing beautiful vehicles, but with a purpose – elegant, striking, emotionally stirring designs, combined with spirited and capable performance. In essence, a bold yet luxurious, sporting vehicle with the heart of a racecar. In 2010, the XF model Jaguar lineup was introduced, adhering to all of the above mentioned qualities, and just when one began to feel that things couldn’t possibly be improved upon, suddenly it did, when the stunning all-new for 2011 form of the XJ series appeared on the scene.

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“Ford Focus – All-new for 2012 in two configurations”

For those nay-sayers who predicted the fall and demise of the once popular hatchback, I can only say “guess again” folks. The five-door hatchback is back with a vengeance. Let’s face it, five-door hatches are generally mini-wagons that are fun to drive due to their agility and economical as well.

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