Honda Freed On Sale in Japan

Honda Freed - a new compact minivan from Honda is on sale. The sales for Honda Freed will begin in Japan on May 30, 2008. A wheelchair-accessible model will also hit the showrooms later, on June 20.

Powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine, the Honda Freed offers a 16.4km per liter fuel consumption. The Honda Freed also equipped with a torque converter and a continuously variable transmission.

The Honda Freed comes with a five-passenger, seven-passenger, and eight-passenger configurations, while the wheelchair-accessible model features an aluminum access ramp with a sure-grip surface and a slope of just 11 degrees.

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2008 Kia Rondo 7 Car

The new 2008 Kia Rondo 7 has been launched by Kia as their latest seven seat version of the Rondo. Powered by the 2.0-litre Theta petrol engine, the 2008 Kia Rondo 7 may develops 106 kW at 6,000 rpm and 189 Nm of torque at 4,250 rpm. The engine for the 2008 Kia Rondo 7 is coupled with a five-speed manual transmission.

The 2008 Kia Rondo 7 price will starts at $24,990 for the Australian market, and it comes with a 5-year warranty. However, the 2008 Kia Rondo 7 will be available in showrooms at the end of this month.

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Sunny Locations For Your Next Trip

Who doesn’t crave a vacation in a sunny climate? Sunny holidays are the perfect thing to beat the winter blues, or just experience a change of scene. When planning your next journey towards the equator, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Take the time a few months before your trip to figure out your travel arrangements. You can often get great discounts on hotel rooms or other accommodations if you book early. Talk to a travel agent or go online to a travel booking website to find the best deals. You might even find a package where you get your flight and your hotel for one low price.

It is important to keep your money safe when you travel. Many tourists opt for traveler’s checks, which can be converted quickly into cash. These days, it is very easy to travel solely with plastic; you’ll be hard-pressed to find a city where the shops and restaurants don’t take major credit cards. ATMs are everywhere at your disposal when you need to withdraw money. Additionally, if you misplace your plastic or, in the worst case scenario, it gets stolen, you can easily call your credit card company to cancel the card or dispute any charges. Just make sure to keep the crucial phone numbers in a place separate from your wallet, just in case that goes missing too.

If you are traveling with children, make sure that they are going to have enough recreational activities to keep them busy and out of your hair. Nothing puts a damper on your sunny, dream vacation faster than whining, bored children. Check into a hotel that has play areas or supervised pools for their entertainment. Many hotels offer childcare services as well and safe, child-centered activities. This way you can leave the kids in good hands and go off to explore the grown-up scene, which brings us to our next holiday element…

Nightclubs! If you and your significant other are the partying types, be sure to investigate the nightlife of your destination in advance of your trip. What are the bars and clubs like? Are there safe places to go drinking or dancing where you’ll encounter other tourists? You’ll have your best luck in places with a reputation for late night partying. Try Las Vegas or Key West. These are sunny destinations that stay just as fun when the sun goes down.

There are so many activities to choose from in sunny climates. You can swim or lounge by the pool, drinking boat drinks. You can fish or snorkel. You can go jet-skiing or scuba diving. You can also explore aquariums and maritime museums if you are married to the luxury of air-conditioning. Make sure to pack lots of sunscreen and floppy hats to shield your winter skin from the equatorial climate. Try not to stay in the sun too long. Nothing ruins a beach vacation faster than a first degree sunburn. Dress appropriately for the hot weather. Bathing suits and minimal clothing are your best choice in sunny locations.