Jackasses on Wheels and with Guns Terrorize Middle East Drivers [Video]

There's hooning. And then there's criminal hooning. These particular individuals shown in the video after the break no doubt belong to the second category with their idiotically dangerous antics.

Filmed somewhere in the Middle East (possibly in Saudi Arabia if we are to believe the Youtube commentators), the 10-minute long clip primarily focuses on the "achievements" of the driver and passengers of a silver Honda Accord and to a lesser extent, the crew in a Toyota Camry.

As if waving guns and shooting in the air on a public road isn't dumb enough, the wannabe drifters terrorize all the rest of the drivers throwing the Accord in front of passenger cars, trucks and even near a school bus.

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Cadillac Escalade Remains the No1 Target for Car Thieves in the USA

For years, Caddy’s big SUV, the Escalade is the number one target of thieves in the States and this hasn't changed in the latest study from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI).

According to the latest data for 2008-10 models from HLDI, the Escalade is more than six times as likely to be stolen by thieves compared to the average vehicle.

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Honda Recalls 2.3 Million Vehicles Over an Auto Transmission Problem

Honda has issued a worldwide recall for 2.26 million vehicles, 1.5 million of which were sold in the US. The recall concerns certain 2005-2010MY Accords, 2007-2010MY CR-V SUVs and 2005-2008 Element crossovers, all equipped with four-cylinder engines and an automatic transmission. Read more »

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2012 Honda Crosstour Drops Accord Nameplate, Still Doesn't get 4-Cylinder Engine

Say goodbye to the 2010/2011MY Accord Crosstour and hello to the 2012MY Crosstour as Honda decided to drop the Accord moniker from the name of its high-riding liftback for the new model year.

The name may be different but there aren't any significant changes besides some additional standard features and new color options over the previous model year version.

The Crosstour continues to be available in two trim levels, the base EX and the better-equipped EX-L.

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And the Most-Frequently Stolen Car in the US is…

Honda may now be caught in war of words with Consumer Reports over the results of its test drive of the 2012 Civic sedan, but the Japanese firm's models continue to be preferred by a…certain type of drivers.

According to the latest findings of The National Insurance Crime Bureau [NCIB], the 1994 MY Accord was the most frequently stolen car in the US in 2010 for the third year in a row. The not-for-profit organization stated that the reasons can be found in the car’s weak security systems and the demand for used parts.

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Toyota and Honda want to Win Back Sales Share from Hyundai Sonata with New Models

Not too long ago, if someone told you that a South Korean model would challenge America’s best selling sedan, the Toyota Camry, you would have probably laughed in his or her face.

Needless to say, a lot has changed over the past few years with Hyundai and in particular its latest Sonata sedan, not only challenging, but this past May even surpassing the Camry in U.S. sales for the first time in history.

Of course, the fact that Toyota’s production capabilities were seriously affected by the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan, played a significant role in Hyundai’s accomplishment.

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Delving Into the Honda Accord Coupe

The 2006 Honda Accord Coupe is yet another freshened vehicle for the mentioned model year. It holds two doors and it is a family coupe or a sports coupe. It has the capacity to take in a maximum of five passengers in its spacious cabin. It has also been made available in a couple of trim levels which ranges from the LX to the EX.

Upon its introduction, the Honda Accord LX 5 speed MT comes equipped with a standard 2.4 liter I4 engine. It has the capacity to produce some 166 units of horsepower and can attain 26 mpg for driving in the city and some 34 mpg for travails on the highway. Made standard for this trim level is a five speed manual transmission system with overdrive. As per the EX V6 five speed AT with Navigation and XM radio, this trim level comes with a standard 3.0 liter V6 engine. This engine has the capacity and capability to create some 244 horsepower. It can attain and achieve 20 mpg for driving in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Made standard for this trim level is a five speed automatic transmission system with overdrive.

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Honda Accord Projector Headlights Upgrade

Longing for relaxing yourself after a busy week? Pack up and start your self-drive on the weekend, then! Let your car bring you to any beautiful place you've been dreaming of. Fuel up your car and have your car cleaned fully. Start your wonderful journey with your exciting mood and nice car.

You must have hoped that the would-be find weather would keep fine throughout the weekend; however, things sometimes go contrary against what one has wished. You may be going to encounter a sudden worsening weather you've never imagined. Heavy rain, dense fog, or a violent tempest will absolutely worsen your mood. Moreover, you will feel desperate when you find your headlights can not produce strong enough light. How could you keep a safe driving in such awful occasion, then?

We are unable to change the irresistible weather conversion, but we can control what we can to guarantee a safe journey. As for the car itself, high quality lighting system, bumpers and body kits are what we can master to ensure a safe driving on the road.

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The Best Honda Accord Crosstour Features

In the American automotive market trucks and SUV's are slowly losing their popularity among automotive buyers. Unfortunately, small cars such as the Honda Civic and Honda Fit just aren't big enough for everyone, so what car does this leave for this market? Honda has addressed this problem by introducing the Honda Accord Crosstour which aims at satisfying a new market segment. We have taken a look at the best features of this car.

The best and most unique feature of the Honda Accord Crosstour is its modern design and size. If you take a look at the rear of the car you will notice it has a sort of hatchback design component. This allows drivers to fit larger items into the trunk space of the car. Uniquely, the car offers an amount of interior storage space normally offered in an SUV in a smaller sedan type car. The design also offers passengers a good amount of legroom and head space as well.

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Sixth Generation Honda Accord -1998-2002

1998 saw a change in the strategy for the Honda. Three different models were created for different world marketplaces. Now the American versions consisted of only the sedan and coupe. Once again the car grew to its largest size. The coupe was modified to look and sell as a different model from the sedan, rather than being marketed as a two door sedan.

Three different engines were offered for the Accord along with the standard two types of transmissions. The sedan in America was offered in five different trim levels and the coupe in four. Horsepower in the four cylinder model increased to 150 hp with a 2.3 liter engine which was available in the LX and EX trim lines. Later a 3.0 liter engine of 200 hp was used for all V6 sedans and coupe models.

Dealer installed options for the EX-V6 included a gold finish kit, gold finish exhaust tip(s), 6-disc in dash CD changer, car cover, gold finish wheel center caps, sunroof visor and accessory chrome wheels. The humble Accord was now getting fancy.

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Seventh Generation Honda Accord (2003-2007)

The seventh generation continued the Honda company's earlier plan of a four year generation cycle, which was not followed in the prior generation. In America it grew again. The sedan and the coupe were the basic models as before, but the coupe was no longer exported to either Europe or Japan under the Accord name.

The North American car received more refinement with chrome interior accents and higher grade interior materials. The trim lines remained the same. A new 4-cylinder engine was introduced while the V6 remained the same, but increased to 240 hp based on modifications to the intake and exhaust systems. The U.S. model was now larger with more interior room and weighed more than its international counterparts. A new "enthusiast" version was introduced with a sports suspension and the Acura CL's 6-speed manual transmission to the V6 Coupe.

In 2003 the company's GPS assisted Navigation system was made an option on all Accord trim lines.

In 2004 was the announcement that a hybrid version called the Accord Hybrid would be available in 2005. Also in 2004 XM Satellite radio became available as a factory installed option. In 2005 various updates were made including standard side curtain and front seat side impact airbags, new wheel designs and modified tail lights.

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Safe and Secure in a 2006 Honda Accord

When shopping for a new car there are so many things to consider, including the features, accessories, upgrades, and don't forget about all the financing options. But no matter how extravagant these features may seem, they are only distracting you from what should be your main concern and first priority when car shopping - safety. Even though every new vehicle must meet the minimum federal safety standards, it is obvious that some cars have been manufactured with your family's safety in mind. Some manufacturers not only attempt to meet the minimum safety standards, but strive to stretch the limits.

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2006 Honda Accord: Still Topping Lists

One of the best vehicles in the midsize category in the American automobile market, the 2006 Honda Accord has been redesigned and re-engineered. It is not only one of the best vehicles, it also is one of highest selling as well. It sports a good combination of high technology and quality. It is very much usable for everyday operations and functions. Its main competitor is the Toyota Camry. It is offered in both sedan and coupe styles. It has also been made available in three trim levels that comprise of the DX, the LX, and the EX. The vehicle has a maximum passenger capacity of five people.

Taking a look around the Honda Accord, the vehicle has a design that has angular headlamps as well as sharpened noses which is very much like that of the Acura RSX's. It is very much muscular and very agile. The vehicle also has carefully sculpted combination of concave and convex surfaces in its corners and sides. If you try to go inside its cabin, the interior is very smooth, firm, and quiet. It holds wide seats that are very comfortable. This is due to the springs and urethane padding beneath is. This also reduces vibration much. These seats have the option of a manual height adjustment or power adjustments.

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2009 Honda Accord Coupe Test Drive

Not since the long-missed Acura NSX sports car has a Honda product prompted people to ask, "What is THAT?" The 2009 Honda Accord Coupe inspires the same curiosity by those who have never seen one-and even a little amazement to learn it's a Honda, and an Accord. It has an authoritative, road-serious look, and with the available 271-horsepower V6 and sport-tuned suspension, it has the power to match.

Coupe Du Jour

Say "Honda Accord" and most will think: boring but reliable and economical transportation. The 2009 Honda Accord Coupe requires new word associations: "attractive and fast." The Accord Coupe is far more than an Accord with the rear doors welded shut. The most obvious feature is its styling. For us, it's like a cross between a BMW 3 Series and an Aston-Martin DB9. It enjoys Honda's tradition of durable attractiveness-styling that doesn't go quickly out of style. Compared to the Accord Sedan, the Coupe is narrower and shorter. It has more aggressive suspension tuning and a lower final drive ratio for better acceleration.

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Honda Accord Tuning

Honda Accord Tuning is primarily carried out by professional car designers who use modern equipment and technology. The final cost of Honda Accord tuning is determined depending on the volume of work that is planned to be done. Spare parts for the tuning and the cost of the work on your car itself are included in the final estimates. This allows us to evaluate the actual price before starting the tuning process itself.

The duration of the Honda Accord tuning process varies from several days to a month, for example, matte painting or airbrushing of Accord takes an average of three weeks.

Internal and external styling of your car should be the main goal of every established tuning shop.

Every detail is selected in accordance with your wishes, all the works on car tuning are to be made by individual sketches, color compliance and all sorts of materials. Hauling of interior of Honda will highlight the attractiveness of internal view of your car and give you the pleasure of smooth driving. Good tuning shop carries out, internal and external Honda Accord tuning of any type, as well as body repair and paint work.

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2004 Honda Accord

The Honda Accord has remained one of the most popular cars in the mid-size family sedan segment since it's inception. Like it's little brother the Civic, it is built to last and comes in a wide array of body styles and trim packages. 2004 Honda Accord models look more European in nature than most domestic cars and is very stylish compared with other cars in the class. These cars are offered in both coupe and sedan body styles along with adequate power under hood from any engine one is equipped with. There really aren't too many areas to critique these budget minded sedans.

It is important to note that the mid-size family sedan category is probably the most competitive in the market. The Accord isn't necessarily the best all the time in any category, but it remains a more than capable car that has it's distinct advantages. Trim levels offered for the 2004 Honda Accord include the DX, LX, and EX. For frugal minded buyers only looking for reliable transportation the DX will probably be adequate. Keep in mind that this basic trim package only has basic features like power windows and a minimal stereo system, along with smaller wheels.

Consumers looking for a mid-level package will have to consider an LX model. These generally come with full power accessories, AC, a better choice of interior fabrics, sun roofs, and a CD player. Those looking to really get the best experience from an Accord will only be satisfied with an LX model. These offer features that more closely resemble that of a luxury car than a family sedan. Inside buyers will find full leather upholstery, leather steering wheels, possible CD changer, electric seats, heated seats, and many other optional features.

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Honda Accord Variants

Honda Accord is one of the luxurious sedan models in Indian auto market. This luxurious sedan is a synthesis of advanced styling, complete comfort, and sophistication. The car is introduced with the more power and passenger space. As compared to other sedan models Accord is much impressive and more dynamic in drive. Its extreme bold and aggressive looks make the car more exclusive and elite.

Honda has put their full efforts to improve its Honda Accord from every aspect, interior to exteriors, to make the car better from its forerunners. This car comes with spacious and roomy interiors which not only bring comfort while driving but gives you a feeling of relaxation. The rear Air Conditioning vent makes the journey more peaceful and calm.

The new Honda Accord is available in eight variants such as Accord 2.4 M/T, 2.4 Elegance M/T, 2.4 A/T, 2.4 Inspire M/T, 2.4 Elegance A/T, 2.4 Inspire A/T, 3.5 V6 and Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire. Let's talk about the price and features of each variant of Accord.

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Honda Accord Vs Hyundai Sonata

There are many advantages to owning a Honda Accord over the Hyundai Sonata. Reliability and frequency of servicing is an extremely important factor to consider when comparing vehicles. With a 73 percent larger amount of Honda dealers than Hyundai dealers, service needs are more easily met by Honda than Hyundai.

J.D. Power and Associates' surveys the long-term dependability statistics, which shows that Honda vehicles are more reliable than Hyundai vehicles.

The fuel economy, braking capabilities and suspension are all ranked higher in the Accord. The Accord stops much shorter than the Sonata. The Honda Accord's V6 turns off part of the engine's cylinders to conserve gas, a feature the Hyundai Sonata does not have.

According to Car and Driver, the Accord stopped at 169 feet and the Sonata did not stop until 181 feet, which could make the difference in possible collisions.

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2003 Honda Accord

Body styling and performance aren't exactly the most impressive features of the 2003 Honda Accord, but they aren't something to dismiss either. The area where Honda tends to excel is that of fuel efficiency and this model holds true to that theme. This model year is still offered with either coupes or sedan body styles, but it's the trim packages that offer the most customization. Like the smaller Civic, the Accord can be arranged in such a variety of ways that it offers something for practically every type of driver and budget. Customers could do a lot worse than purchasing one of these cars.

Trim packages available include the basic DX, EX, and LX. There are however some other "special edition" models, but they are rather rare in these days for consumers to purchase. Basic DX models come in either coupes or sedan body styles and were built to give something to the budget minded borrowers. Inside the DX there won't be too much more than power windows, basic stereo systems, tilt steering wheels, and possibly a few other upgrades. Again, the DX package is far from luxury but it offers enough amenities inside and certainly doesn't lack in the performance and reliability categories.

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Honda Accord Pictures

The Honda Accord & the Accord Hubcaps are part of a series that has mid-size cars that have been produced by Honda ever since 1976.

In 1982, the Honda Accord & the Accord Wheel Covers were considered to be the first Japanese car that was manufactured in the United States. Not only was it made here, but it was even made in countries like New Zealand, England, China, & even Thailand! If you'd assume, I guess you can say that this car is what people prefer worldwide; since it's manufactured in so many other parts of the world. You know?

The Honda Accord, as well as the Accord Wheel Covers that came on it, has been pretty successful throughout its different generations. From the years of 1982-1997, it was known as the best selling Japanese automobile; in 1991 & 2001, there was about 10 Million of these cars sold! If you were to compare the tests that it went through back then and the tests that it goes through now, you'd see that even up to this day, the Honda Accord is considered to be one of the most reliable cars on the market as of this point.

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