If you are game to exploring new areas of your city / town and are a frequent traveler, then I have a perfect companion who can be with you all the time and guide you on your way.

Getting bored with the hectic city life style, then, go out driving and explore the areas that you have never before visited on a holiday or on a weekend. Are you afraid that you will get lost? There is help on the way. A companion, who is present with you 24×7x365, is available to you. It is not a guide dog or a human friend. I am talking about the innovation that causes a revolution. It is the GPS system. GPS stands for global positioning system. Even if you are lost, you can use the GPS system and come back to the right track. There are a few cute little devices that are GPS enabled which can provide you the directions to any place in the world. You should just have the right transport and money.

Cobra handheld cb radio is one such amazing pieces of equipment that you would love to use while traveling. It helps you to be on the right path and ask for help when you are lost. There are other streams in which the GPS technology is used. For example, the military uses the GPS systems to guide a missile to a precise target in the enemy territory. And there are quite a few numbers of civilian uses of the GPS system as well, mainly for navigation and tracking purpose. Some of the GPS systems are not good due to the GPS service provided. So, if you are interested in buying a GPS receiver, then, make sure that the service is good before purchasing the device. If you are a owner of a GPS system and it is not functioning properly, then, the first thing you should do is to contact the service provider instead of checking the device for any faults.

Let me tell you about one of the interesting applications of a GPS system that I have come across. It is really fascinating and is a great invention. Imagine if your call is stolen and the car sends an SMS to you with the GPS coordinates of the location, where the car is currently present.

Have you ever heard of this cool feature about GPS receiver? You can place a GPS receiver in your car under the bonnet and couple it with a wireless device that can send an SMS on need basis. This SMS mechanism can be triggered when a car is stolen or you want to know the position of a car. Once you trigger the mechanism the wireless device will get the GPS co-ordinates from the receiver and send you an SMS with the coordinates. Are you thinking what these coordinates are used for? Let me tell you. These coordinates are all that you need to track the car. You can input these coordinates in Google maps to find the precise location of the car. Once you have the location of the car, you can retrieve it easily with the help of law enforcement agencies if it is stolen. Fascinating feature, is it not?

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(1) The 2007 Hyundai Sonata

The 2007 Sonata is the smaller of Hyundais two midsize sedans. It comes in three models: a) The Sonata Limited trim is the top-line model and has a 235-hp V6 and 5-speed automatic as well as heated front seats, automatic climate control and fine leather upholstery. b) The Sonata SE also has a 235-hp V6 and 5-speed automatic. c) The Sonata GLS has 162-hp 4-cylinders and a choice of either 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. All models are equipped with ABS and traction/antiskid control as well as front-side and curtain-side airbags.

While the old version reminded many car patrons of a Jaguar in terms of style, the 2007 version looks even better, with a front lamp that resembles an Audi and a backside that looks like an Accord. The thin roof pillars and the driver’s upright position also contribute to its esthetic value. The 2007 Sonata is also bigger, sharper and more technologically advanced version than the 2006 model. Overall, the Sonata’s advantage over other cars of its class such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima is that it combines comfort, spaciousness, sophisticated design and reliable performance as well as a reasonable price.

(2) The Hyundai Accent

The new, completely re-designed 3-door Hyundai Accent hatchback is a welcome addition to the 4-door sedan introduced in 2006. Compared to the sedan, the Accent is a sportier ride in terms of both appearance and performance. It also boasts of side-curtain airbags, which are a rare feature in vehicles of this size and price range.

The 2007 Accent has superb handling, an attractive Euro style hatch and a strong safety kit. Sold in GE and SE trims, the Accent looks small on the outside but is surprisingly roomy inside, both front and rear. Its excellent fuel economy makes it an ideal choice for urban drivers, especially in places where gas costs as much as $6/gallon. Many have commented that the Accent 3-door 2007 model is even more attractive than the 4-door 2006 Accent sedan unveiled last year. The 2007 model brings back memories of the 3-door Honda Civic CX hatch from the mid-nineties or the Opel Corsa from General Motors which is so popular these days in Europe.

(3) The Hyundai Elantra

Many automotive industry observers consider the 2007 Hyundai Elantra a worthy challenger to the subcompact sedan field, which features the likes of the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra. It is competitive in terms of safety, spaciousness and overall driving experience and may have a slight advantage in value and warranty coverage. However, its conservative styling needs to catch up with the rest in this field.

The 2007 Elantra has airbags galore both in the front seat-mounted and roof-mounted side curtains, and that’s for both front and rear seats. It also has antilock brakes and four-wheel-disc brakes that are far better than the disc brakes in front and drum brakes at the rear of its competitors.

(4) The Hyundai Tiburon

The Tiburon has been restyled for 2007 and now features lower-placed headlamps, a hallmark of the more mainstream Japanese models, as well as revised taillights and chrome exhaust tips. It also has a new sheetmetal frame with a more wedge-like, mainstream look that is a far cry from the odd-looking and curvy Tiburon model first introduced in the US in 1997.

The handling of the top-of-the-line Tiburon SE has likewise been streamlined to make it smoother and more appealing to enthusiasts.

(5) The Hyundai Santa Fe

With a car’s unibody construction instead of a regular truck’s traditional body-on-frame construction, the Hyundai Santa Fe is more like a “crossover SUV.” The 2007 version has been completely redesigned and is now bigger and better, boasts of more power, bigger legroom and a more sophisticated style.

Unlike last year’s model, the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe blends naturally into the suburbs. Its brand-new third-row seating allows the 2007 Santa Fe to accommodate up to seven passengers. It also offers improved fuel economy and power, whether its the GLS, SE or Limited trims.

(6) The Hyundai Azera

This year’s Azera has benefitted from minor changes in the interior details to increase its aesthetic value. It is actually a carryover from last year’s model and features the standard 3.8-liter, V6, 263-horsepower engine and 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. This 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan is available in 4 trims, ranging from the SE to the Limited XM.

(7) The Hyundai Tucson

The Tucson is another of Hyundai’s highly-regarded cars for 2007, especially since the 2006 Tucson captured the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates award for “Highest Ranked Multi-Activity Vehicle in Initial Quality” despite being only in its second year of production.

Based on a study of over 63,000 new car owners, the Tucson, on the average, outperformed its competitors in the Multi-Activity Vehicle (MAV) segment in six of eight categories. Overall, Tucson recorded scores that were 23 percent better than the category average. It also received high marks for its safety technology, electronic stability control, curtain airbags and for offering a choice between front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.

(8) The Hyundai Entourage

In terms of standard safety features, the Hyundai Entourage is head and shoulders above the other minivans available in the market today It is no surprise that the 2007 Entourage garnered the Insurance Institute for Highway Safetys highest and best crash test rating ever for a minivans.

Among the Entourage’s safety and comfort features are six airbags, standard ABS, standard Electronic Stability Control and standard active head restraints. In addition, the Entourage boasts of lots of space to spare, including seating for seven and huge cargo space.

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Famed bicyclist Lance Armstrong will be the first person in the states to drive the Nissan Leaf on September 3 of 2010, which is three months before it will be released for sale in December. This should not be a big surprise considering the fact that Nissan is a major sponsor of Armstrong in the Tour de France. Armstrong has appeared in numerous commercials promoting the Leaf. This arrival of the Leaf is a big deal because this will be the first time that an electric car will be available for mass sale in America.

The Leaf is a curvaceous and sleek looking ride with five doors and it’s a hatchback. Obviously the Leaf won’t have a fuel door or exhaust pipe since its electric and it will be available in five colors; blue, red, silver, white and black. This futuristic car will sport 16″ alloy wheels, an aerodynamic under body and cool looking spoilers. One really unique aspect of this car is its cool headlights incorporating a blue design which actually divert airflow away from the doors in order to ensure a more comfortable ride. On top of that, these lights actually consume fifty percent less electricity than a regular lamp, which is very appropriate when you consider the car’s eco-conscious theme. Two trim levels will be available for the Leaf : SV and SL.

107 HP the amount of power generated by the lithium battery. It will take around four to eight hours to charge the Leaf but it only takes around 30 min at a commercial charging station. This electric car will be able to reach speeds of up to ninety miles an hour and will be able to travel around one hundred miles before it needs to be re-charged. You can see how many miles you have left before you need to recharge by observing the LCD panel available.

There is an incentive to purchase the Nissan Leaf in the form of tax credits. After a credit of $7,500, the base price will drop to around $25k from the standard $32,780 price tag. It will cost around $2,000 to have a special charging station installed in your home which will be able to charge the car in thirty minutes but some states offer tax incentives which almost recoup this expense. This vehicle is surprisingly pretty affordable after the tax credit.

The Leaf is a futuristic car and packs a host of advanced features such as; a navigation system that comes standard with the car and an advanced feature which lets you actually heat and cool your car from your phone before you get in, just perfect for those cold winter days or blistering hot summers. The audio system offers satellite radio, 6 speakers and is compatible with Ipod music players. Safety features include airbags, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, traction control, front and rear stabilizer bars, a security alarm and a system to monitor the health of your tires.

If you want to go green and want to experience the latest automotive technology then the Leaf would be a very good choice. Lance Armstrong will get his Leaf in September but the rest of us will be able to experience this car for ourselves just in time for Christmas. With the tax credits applied, this car is priced to sell! Get your Leaf this Christmas and go green!

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