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PHONE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:14:00 -0500

Yesterday at Wheels Next we experienced technical difficulties with our phone system. All calls were inadvertently routed to our customer service voice mail instead of our sales queue. The management at Wheels Next would like to apologize for any inconvenience brought upon our customers as a result. The problem has since been resolved and orders can now be placed as usual. Again, the management at Wheels Next would like to apologize to our customers and remind them that our goal is to provide a satisfactory purchase experience. Thank You. Shop for your CAR @ WheelsNext.com

The $350,000 2012 Lexus LFA

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:46:00 -0500

Ever wanted to drive a Lexus that could battle it out with a Ferrari? If the world is still around in 2012, you just might get your chance! This bad boy is powered by a juicy 4.8-liter V-10 that the engineers at Yamaha helped develop. The compact V-10 makes 553 horsepower @ 8700 rpm and red-lines @ 9000 rpm. (VROOOMM!!!) Max torque for this Jap-fighter dials in at 354 lbs. @ 6800 rpm. According to Lexus this rear-mounted, six-speed, automated manual transmission super-car weighs approximately 3,263 pounds. (Not to Shabby!) So keep your eyes peeled!!! Shop for your LEXUS @ WheelsNext.com

Honda CR-Z Concept

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:35:00 -0500

(Here is a follow up to our last blog: 2009 Tokyo Auto Show) One car that debuted at the show was the Honda CR-Z. This two seat sports-hybrid delivers 140 horsepower via a 1.8-liter Civic based engine. The IMA system used (motor, battery, electronics) will be similar to the Insight's, in order to cut back on costs. This little high revving hybrid weighs in at a modest 2800 lbs. and squeezes out a decent 29 "combined" mpg's. In addition, a manual gearbox will be offered! (Woo-Hoo!) Shop for your Honda @ WheelsNext.com

2009 TOKYO AUTO SHOW

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:40:00 -0500

Cars, Cars, Cars!!! This year's 2009 Tokyo Auto Show unveiled many a new and innovate design. From sports concepts to futuristic hybrids, the 2009 Show provided every enthusiast with their fair share of eye candy. Below are several snap shots of up and coming vehicles. (Toyota FT-86 concept, Toyota FT-EV II concept, Honda Skydeck concept, Honda CR-Z pictures, Nissan Land Glider, Subaru Hybrid Tourer, Nissan Leaf EV pictures, Honda EV-N concept, Mitsubishi PX-MiEV, Mitsubishi i-MiEV Cargo.) Shop for your "Future Ride" @ WheelsNext.com

CHAD'S RAD RIDE

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:50:00 -0500

Here at Wheels Next we really appreciate our customers business and look forward to hearing from them. On that note... This sweet ride comes to us from Chad Hubert, a fellow Florida resident. His 2001 Honda Prelude is sitting pretty on a set of R1 Hype's, wrapped in Achilles ATR sport tires. Chad's extensive and tasteful aftermarket work has really come together with the addition of these R1's. Any tuner can admire the sick paint job, "neck breaking" body kit and (of course) beautiful wheels he has selected. Keep up the good work Chad! Shop for your Honda @ WheelsNext.com

THE CHEVY VOLT..... ITS ELECTRIC!!! BOOGIE, WOOGIE, WOOGIE!!!

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:50:00 -0500

How does driving for 40 miles before your car uses a single drop of gas sound? Sounds like the future to me! The engineers at Chevrolet have been working overtime to ensure that the Volt is the first mass produced re-chargeable car on the market. Powered by a lithium ion battery, the Volt boasts a theoretical 230 mpg! The company estimates the Volt will need 8 kilowatt hours for the recharge required to travel those first 40 miles. Research from the Department of Energy suggests most consumers will end up paying more than that, probably around 88 cents per re-charge. Purchase costs for the first generation Volt will not come cheap either, as stated by Chevrolet's representatives. As the "re-chargeable" technology becomes more efficient consumers can expect prices to drop dramatically. SO!... Keep your eyes pealed for this eco-friendly crusader and do not forget to check out the line up of Chevy wheels offered @ WheelsNext.com

What's new at Wheels Next?

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:46:00 -0500

Attention all customers!!! Wheels Next has added new features to its site to better serve you!!! For starters, a "previously viewed" section has been created. This provides the website patron with a "drop-down list" (including pictures) of all wheels viewed during that visit. This will come in very handy when deciding which set of wheels to buy! The second and also very useful feature is the "share tab". This allows visitors to send images and technical data for any wheel to virtually anyone. Pretty cool!!! So check it out!!

The Ferrari 458 Italia!!! Whoah!!!!!!

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:21:00 -0500

This all-new 4.5-liter, direct-injection, V-8 is said to produce 570 hp at 9000 rpm, and pump out 398 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm. This insane V-8 is paired up with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission in order to transfer those 570 ponies to the ground. Ferrari expects the 458 will rocket from 0-62 mph in just under 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of over 202 mph! Consumers can expect to see this beast in show rooms beginning September of this year....and it won't come cheap! Can't wait!!!!

NISSAN'S FUNKY CUBE!

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:58:00 -0500

If "different" is what you are after then look no further than the 2009 Nissan Cube. The Cube is loaded with eye-popping designs sure to "break-necks". A 122 horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine powers the front-wheel-drive Nissan Cube. Accessories and options are-a-plenty as well, one of the most interesting being the 20-color Interior Accent Lighting system. Nissan offers the Cube with a 6-speed manual transmission or the Xtronic CVT. (Continuously Variable Transmission)

2010 FORD MUSTANG... SMALLER IS BETTER

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:36:00 -0500

"We have a car which I think is more suitable for the times than the Challenger and the Camaro," said Ford Motor's North American design director, Peter Horbury. "Especially the Challenger -- it is a huge car when you see it on the road." Fuel efficiency is "where its at" for today's automotive consumer and the team at Ford knows it. The 2010 edition of "America's Sports Car" was engineered to look smaller and waste less fuel. The cars styling ques haven't changed much, but Ford anticipates these subtle re-workings will attract new customers. The 2010 will be offered in a V6, V6 Premium, GT, GT Premium and GT 500. Rumors are that the 2010 may also be offered with Ford's brand new ECO-BOOST engine, which means better performance and less pollution.

2010 Audi TTRS

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:59:00 -0500

Audi has fitted the TT RS with a new turbo, 2.5-liter, 5-cylinder engine which pumps out a "neck breaking" 340-horspower and a max torque of 331.9 lbs. This TT also utilizes Audi's "Quattro" all-wheel drive system and a six-speed manual gearbox. Audi claims zero to 62 in under 5.0 seconds with a governed top speed of 155 mph. The TT RS also boasts a beefed up brake, suspension and electronic stability control system. The TT RS will be available in both Coupe and Roadster models. Sadly, Audi had opted not to offer the TT RS to the U.S. market for the time being.

NEW LOOK FOR A FAMILIAR FACE ;)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:46:00 -0500

The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse receives a much needed make over, most notably in the front end. The GS model comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. (Optional 4-speed automatic available.) It produces 162 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 162 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. The GT boasts a 3.8-liter V6 engine with 265 horsepower at 5750 rpm and 262 pound-feet of torque at 4500 rpm. (Standard 6-speed manual transmission or optional 5-speed automatic available.) Both engines use the MIVEC variable valve system. I LIKE!!!!

REDESIGNED 2010 CADILLAC SRX

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:16:00 -0500

Cadillac rolls out the redesigned SRX! The SRX will run a cool $34,155. (About $7,000 less than its predecessor.) The 2010 SRX is also smaller than the 2009 model, seating only five. Cadillac is offering the SRX with a standard 265 hp, 3.0-liter V6. In addition, the 2010 will also be available with a turbocharged 300-hp, 2.8-liter V6 option. Check out our Cadillac wheel selection!

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X FQ-400

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:08:00 -0500

The fastest, best handling and highest horsepower producing Mitsubishi Evolution has arrived! The EVO X FQ-400 comes with a re-tuned 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 403bhp @ 6,500 rpm and 387lb/ft of torque @ 3,500 rpm; resulting in a 0-60 time of 3.8 seconds! New found power for the EVO arose from a slew of improvements to the standard MIVEC 293bhp engine; new high-flow fuel injectors, a new turbocharger featuring low-friction bearings, a high temperature turbine with strengthened thrust, an enhanced inter-cooler, a new exhaust system and a remapped ECU. (Just to name a few...) The FQ also comes standard with Mitsubishi's S-AWC all-wheel-drive system. (FQ TO BE RELEASED IN THE U.K...NO OFFICIAL U.S. RELEASE DATE...AS OF YET.) Shop for your Mitsubishi @ WheelsNext.com

2009 Mazda RX-8 (R3 Sport Package) NICE!!!!! I LIKE!!!!!

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:48:00 -0500

ZOOM! ZOOM! Mazda debuts its "made-over" 2009 RX-8. In receiving subtle styling cue changes the RX-8 now boasts a more aggressive and "sportier" look. Included in the R3 package are a rear spoiler, 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, side sills, fog lamps, Recaro seats and Bilstein shocks. The 2009's will come with 1.3L RENESIS rotary engines: a 232-hp 6-speed manual transmission; 9,000 rpm redline or a 212-hp 6-speed automatic transmission; 7,500 rpm redline. Check out our site for all your Mazda wheel and tire needs! http://www.wheelsnext.com/Mazda-wheels-models-home-wheels.html