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Kelley Blue Book recently listed the ten most affordable cars. Although many have low sticker prices, their considered most affordable because of their resale values, fuel economy and costs to insure.

2014 Hyundai Accent
Price: $14,645 – $16,395
Fuel Economy: 27 mpg City, 38 mpg Highway

The Hyundai Accent is a practical buy because it combines a low starting price with great fuel economy and a comfortable interior. The Accent is available in several trims: GS or SE on the hatchback and GLS on the four-door sedan. A six-speed manual transmission is standard; a six-speed automatic transmission is optional.

2014 Toyota Prius c
Price: $19,080 – $23,360
Fuel Economy: 53 mpg City, 46 mpg Highway

The Toyota Prius c has a higher price than most of the other cars on this list, but it makes up for it with fuel savings and reliability.The Prius c is available in four trim levels: Prius c One, Prius c Two, Prius c Three and Prius c Four. All trim levels employ Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive, a hybrid technology that unites a 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine with a powerful electric drive motor to generate 99 combined horsepower.

2014 Toyota Corolla
Price: $16,800 – $21,300
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg City, 37 mpg Highway

The Toyota Corolla is one of the most popular small sedans on the market. People love it for its reliability, fuel economy and low starting price. The Corolla is available in four trims: L, LE, S, and new LE ECO. The powertrain for the L, LE, and S trims is a 132 horsepower, 1.8-liter dual VVT-I engine, matched with a six-speed manual, four-speed automatic, or new continuously variable transmission (CVTi-S). The LE ECO includes a 140 horsepower, 1.8-liter engine with Valvematic, combined with the CVTi-S transmission.

2014 Scion xD
Price: $15,920
Fuel Economy: 27 mpg City, 33 mpg Highway

The boxy Scion xD boasts a big cargo area, funky looks and good fuel economy for under $15,000.The xD is powered by a 128-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, paired with either a standard five-speed manual or an available four-speed automatic transmission. Every xD is equipped with 16-inch wheels, air conditioning and cruise control, as well as power windows, exterior mirrors and door locks with remote keyless entry. The rear seats are split 60/40, and can be folded down flat for increased cargo carrying capacity; they can also be reclined up to ten degrees, as well as moved fore or aft up to six inches for increased leg room.

2014 Ford Fiesta
Price: $14,100 – $21,400
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg City, 36 mpg Highway

The Ford Fiesta is an attractive, economical and fun to drive little sedan or hatchback.The Fiesta is offered in three trims, S, SE, and a Titanium model. For 2014 there is the addition of the new ST trim to the hatchback lineup. Power comes from a 120-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. An advanced six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission is optional. The ST gets a turbocharged, direct-injected version of the 1.6-liter that offers nearly 200-hp, mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

2014 Nissan Versa
Price: $11,990 – $16,890
Fuel Economy: 27 mpg City, 36 mpg Highway

The Nissan Versa is among the lowest-priced cars on the market right now. The Versa sedan is powered by a 109-hp 1.6-liter four cylinder engine that can be equipped with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.

2014 Toyota Yaris
Price: $14,430 – $16,540
Fuel Economy: 30 mpg City, 37 mpg Highway

The Yaris is yet another car from Toyota that made the Kelly blue book list. It’s not the most engaging thing to drive, but it’s spacious and reliable. The subcompact front-wheel drive Yaris is available as a three-door or five-door hatchback. The Yaris is powered by a 106 horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which is mated to either a five-speed manual transmission, or a four-speed automatic.

2014 Scion iQ
Price: $15,665 – $17,850
Fuel Economy: 36 mpg City, 37 mpg Highway

The Scion iQ is a great car if you live in an urban area, as it can park almost anywhere, zip in and out of traffic and gets great fuel economy.
The iQ is powered by an efficient 94-hp 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine, paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Every iQ is equipped with 16-inch wheels, air conditioning, a leather shift knob and steering wheel and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, as well as power windows, exterior mirrors and door locks with keyless entry. The standard Pioneer sound system features HD Radio technology, 6.1-inch LCD touchscreen, Bluetooth audio streaming, MP3 capability and a USB port, along with a regular auxiliary jack for various types of portable music devices.

2014 Chevrolet Spark
Sticker Price: $12,170 – $16,385
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg City, 39 mpg Highway

The Chevrolet Spark is a cute, capable and practical small hatchback. The front-wheel drive Spark is offered in LS, 1LT, and 2LT trim levels. Power comes from an 85-hp 1.2-liter engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Notable features offered include: MyLink infotainment system, heated front seats, air conditioning, power windows, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth, OnStar, cruise control, and leather wrapped steering wheel.

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
Price: $26,685 – $27,010
Fuel Economy: NA

The Chevrolet Spark EV is the only electric car offered by General Motors. It can travel about 82 miles on a full charge.The front-wheel drive Spark EV is offered in 1LT, and 2LT trim levels. The power comes from a 100kW electric motor and 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Standard features include: MyLink infotainment system, heated front seats, automatic air conditioning, power windows, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth, OnStar and cruise control.

Orders are now being taken by Nissan dealer, Adriel Auto in the town of Toa Baja, west of San Juan. The Leaf is priced at about $33,500, which is higher than in the U.S.

A new law was just approved this past July to reimburse 100 percent of the import tariffs for every eligible new vehicle. For the Leaf, this is about at $7,000 or about 21 percent.

The law was made to promote environmentally friendly technologies.

Neither Chevrolet nor Tesla have officially sold there models in Puerto Rico. However tropical climates are ideal for electrified cars, and Nissan will be the first Electric vehicle available.

Porsche Lanzó limitada ‘Martini Racing Edition’ 911 Carrera S . Esta edición limitada 911 evoca estilos similares de la década de 1970 y marca el regreso de Porsche.

La edición especial está limitada a 80 unidades que se venderán exclusivamente en Europa, China, Japón y América Latina. Esta edición sólo estará disponible en colores monocromáticos de cuerpo blanco y negro. El ‘Diseño Martini Racing’ con el patrón del Martini azul-rojo se destaca en la tapa del maletero, techo, spoiler trasero y lateral del vehículo. El frente Aero kit Copa tiene un perfil aerodinámico optimizado que le da al vehículo un aspecto distintivo.

El paquete interior incluye algunos detalles sobre el cuerpo de color bordo con logo ‘Martini Racing Edition’. El Porsche también incluye un diseño de volante deportivo estándar y el paquete Sport Chrono. El amplio equipamiento de serie también cuenta con el Porsche Communication Management (PCM) con módulo de navegación, sistema de sonido Bose, tacómetro con aguja negro y asientos de cuero negro con ajuste electrónico completo.

Esta edición cuenta con un boxer de 3,8 litros del motor de seis cilindros que produce 400 caballos de fuerza. Este 911 alcanza el mismo nivel de rendimiento dinámico del 911 Carrera S acelera de 0-62 mph en 4,1 segundos con la caja de cambios PDK de doble embrague y el botón Sport Plus activado.

El Porsche de edición limitada estará disponible en octubre de 2014 en América Latina.

Enfocada en la innovación, Autogermana BMW lanza el primer vehículo eléctrico 100% en Puerto Rico.

Este es el nuevo 2014 BMW i3, diseño sostenible y perfecto para el tráfico urbano. Esto representa el comienzo de un movimiento ha un estilo de vida donde la gestión de la energía se convertirá en una parte esencial de la vida urbana.

El nuevo BMW i3 destaca porque se centra en una filosofía totalmente sostenible. Este modelo se convierte en el primer coche eléctrico de todo bajo el BMW. “El BMW i3 representa el futuro de la automoción, y estamos orgullosos de presentar aquí en Puerto Rico”, dijo Enrique de la Cruz, Gerente General de Ventas de BMW Autogermana.

Este modelo ofrece tres modos de conducción: Confort, Eco y Eco-Pro-Pro. El modo Eco-Pro funciona con un acelerador que utiliza menos energía. El modo Eco-Pro tiene una velocidad máxima de 55 millas. A los precios actuales por kilovatio en Puerto Rico, cargue el BMW i3 de casa le costaría alrededor de $ 7 a $ 10 por carga. Además, el coche se puede detener en un atasco sin cargo hasta 84 horas.

El nuevo modelo cuenta con el Real Time Drive sistema de información sobre el tráfico BMW Connected, la optimización de la ruta al instante. Este sistema también incluye un pronóstico del tráfico y calcula la ruta más eficiente.

El nuevo modelo ya está considerado entre los mejores de su categoría. Proporciona una filosofía totalmente sostenible. BMW Autogermana contempla la reestructuración de sus instalaciones con el fin de ofrecer a los clientes una experiencia inspirada en la sostenibilidad del BMW i3. La compañía ya ha instalado dos puntos de recarga en el concesionario en Hato Rey y 3 en las Partes & Service Center en Guaynabo. , Autogermana BMW ha sido el responsable de la formación del personal para ofrecer un servicio centrado en este nuevo modelo.

Recently automakers have been integrating touchscreens into vehicles for safety reasons. Tech companies have been designing safer ways for customers to stay connected to their favorite apps behind the wheel. Google’s Android is working on a platform called Android Auto that allows maps, music, and personal phone functions to be accessed through a larger screen in the car which is their response to safety precautions.

Patrick Brady, Google’s director for engineering of Android, says, “You get the best of both worlds. You get the connected apps and services on your smartphone, with the physical controls that were optimized for driving in your car.”

Many drivers struggle with their phones while driving since the screens are too small and the interface and menus are complicated. “We had to take an experience that was designed for a smartphone and break it down to its bare essentials,” Brady says.

Android Auto will encourage a more convenient driving experience. The system allows quick voice based access to Google maps, text messaging, and apps like Google Play Music. It will be fully compatible with the dials, knobs, and buttons on your dashboard and steering wheel. Since everything you see on screen is actually directed from your smartphone, Google says the in car experience will be even better.

 Nissan has debuted a new kind of paint that repels dirt, dust, and even mud, keeping cars bright and shiny.

Nissan is looking to offer this paint as an aftermarket application so that practically any car can have will have the capability.

The paint is called Ultra-Ever Dry, it was created by UltraTech International Inc. According to Nissan, the paint is both hydrophobic and oleophobic meaning resistant to water and oils. This is achieved by creating a protective layer of air between the paint and the environment.

So Far Nissan Europe is the only company to explore Ultra-Ever Dry’s automotive applications. There’s no word on if or when it will be offered elsewhere.

Ford is recalling 100,610 vehicles in North America for safety defects.The company announced the six different recalls today.

• Their largest recall of 92,022 vehicles, involves the Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Police Interceptor sedans. The improper seating of the right-hand halfshaft could disengage over time, making the vehicle inoperable. The vehicles also have potential to roll unexpectedly if they are parked without the parking brake on.
• 2,124 2014 Ford Escape SUVs. Their glass roofs have an improperly cured bond that could cause the roofs to leak or separate.
• 5,264 commercial stripped chassis. Corrosion in the electrical junction block could cause the vehicles to short circuit, and start a fire.
• 197 2014 Ford Fiesta subcompacts. Their fuel tanks could be missing an adhesive layer, which could cause a fuel leakage and can lead to a fire.
• 635 2014 F53 motor home stripped chassis. The brake calipers may be made incorrectly which could hinder braking performance.

Ford will begin notifying owners affected by these recalls this month.

Porsche launched their limited edition ‘Martini Racing Edition’ 911 Carrera S.  This limited edition 911 evokes similar styles from the 1970’s and marks the return of Porsche.

The special edition is limited to 80 units to be sold exclusively in markets in Europe, China, Japan and Latin America.  This edition will only be available in monochromatic colors of black and white body. The ‘Martini Racing Design’ with the pattern of the blue-red Martini  is highlighted In the trunk lid, roof, rear spoiler and side of the vehicle. The front Aero kit Cup has an optimized aerodynamic profile which gives the vehicle a distinctive look.

The interior package includes some details on the board color body with logo ‘Martini Racing Edition’. The Porsche also includes as standard a sporty steering wheel design and the Sport Chrono package. The extensive standard equipment also features the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module, Bose sound system, tachometer with black needle and black leather seats with electronic adjustment completely.

This edition has a six-cylinder boxer 3.8 liter engine that yields 400 horsepower engine. This 911 reaches the same level of dynamic performance of the 911 Carrera S it accelerates from 0-62 mph in 4.1 seconds with the gearbox double-clutch PDK and the Sport Plus button activated.

The limited edition Porsche will be available October 2014 in Latin America.

All port locations and offices will be closed July 4th.

Have a happy and safe weekend.

we will re-open on Monday the 7th!

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 model will now be available in Puerto Rico with prices starting at $39,000.

This new model has a redesigned 208 horsepower, turbo inline engine, which can go from zero-to-60 mph in 6.9 seconds. The car also offers three driving modes Eco, Sport and Manual with the option to control pedals right on the steering wheel.

“We were looking forward to the arrival of the CLA because we know it will become the favorite model of the young professional looking for quality and value for money, without sacrificing the elements that characterize a luxury car,” said Carlos Rafael Quiñones, general manager of Garage Isla Verde, which imports the vehicles. “

The CLA45 AMG model is next on the lineup list headed to Puerto Rico.