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Since their introduction convertible cars have generated their own fan club, mainly comprising of people young at heart who like talking with the air while driving. Today almost all the major automobile players have jumped into this segment and many of them can boast of having a bunch of eye catchy convertibles in their product lines with many to follow in near future. In case you are in the look out for new convertibles that will be burning the roads next year then hang on to us as we run you down through a list of most anticipated models.

The action starts with Cadillac which seems to be focusing on its stylish XLR range. The company will improve the XLR and XLR-V Base Roadster model by bringing in substantial changes under the hood. In addition to its power, the company is making some noteworthy changes in the designs of these models.

Chevrolet will spruce up its Corvette range in the upcoming year. It will also bring upon some vital modifications in its Corvette Base Convertible model. The new edition will have improved designs and performance, and its price tag will also increase accordingly. The new model will include V8 front engine, and it exude tremendous potential for delivering unmatched driving experience to its owners.

Ford is not doing much in terms of new launch next year, besides it is concentrating on its Mustang and Shelby convertible models. The company is doing some serious changes in its designs of convertibles. It will include the sturdy V8 front engine, and is claimed to deliver great performance to its users.

When it comes to convertibles, the name that spontaneously strikes our mind is Jaguar. Jaguar is also working on its existing XK series to entice its fans. With a compression ratio of 10.7, and 4,196 cc, 4.2 liters engine, its new improved XK series is all set to sway the market with its astonishing looks and performance. The company is working on both XK and XKR series of its convertibles.

Lamborghini is globally renowned for its appealing looks and breath-taking on-road performance. It’s Gallardo and Murcielago models have internationally acclaimed, and have generated huge followers. To appease its followers, the company is concentrating on these models, and expecting to bring splendid changes into these, next year. The new improved Murcielago will be fitted with V 12 middle engine, and have an amazing compression ratio of 11.0. It can deliver an amazing 471 kW, 631 HP SAE at 8,000 rpm.

Mercedes Benz is also all set to join the party next year, with a number of improvements in its SL and SLK class. The company is targeting the youths with a huge bunch of eyeball catchy and robust machines.

In 2009, Porsche is transforming its 911 Carrera Convertible models in next year, and is expecting to roll out some spectacular designs of new convertibles. It is expected to make significant changes in designs and performance of 911 models. Stay tuned for more New Convertibles Coming Out In 2009.

While taking your kids for a long drive on their vacations in your favorite car, you might have come across the nuisances of engine overheating at times, followed by desperate search some coolant – preferably water. Further, if you are on a deserted highway, the situation gets dicier, as you would unlikely to find any suitable coolant immediately. Being an auto amateur, the situation often seems to be messier to you, and all you can do is to wait for a tow truck with the opened hood, and steam blowing out of it. However, in spite of your low familiarity with automobile intricacies, you can do a lot to ward off the curse of overheating. Here are some handy tips that would help you in countering the overheating issues effectively.

? Always keep observing the temperature gauge, and see if it is crossing the optimal mark. Don’t drive continuously for hours, and few minutes rest is recommended after some specific time period.

? One of the major causes of overheating is improper circulation of antifreeze within the engine assembly. The coolant pays a vital role in keeping the engine of your vehicle cooler during warm season. So, it is advisable that you keep checking for any impurities into the antifreeze periodically. Also make sure that it should be at an optimum level.

? If the engine gets heat up while on the move, just turn up the heat in the car to its maximum temperature, this would drop the temperature by far, and hence checks overheating.

? If you know about the antifreeze compartment, then just pour half-a-cup water into it. This will dilute the antifreeze, and help in its smooth circulation into the assembly.

? Sometimes overheating also occurs because of poorly fitted hoses into it. This can be fixed by replacing those ill-fitted hoses by new ones. This can be temporarily corrected by proper torquing of those hoses. Sometimes the hose may get blocked or dislocated, in this situation, just take out the hose and clear up the debris deposited into it, which can be done with the help of flowing water through it.

? In case of heavy traffic, just keep fair distance from the other vehicles, as congested traffic blocks the airflow into your car’s assembly, and thus causes overheating.

? Check out the radiator’s overflow tank to find if it’s empty, in this case, your car is demanding extra coolant. Moreover, if you observe boiling coolant into the tank then it is an alarming situation for the thermostat of your car.

? If your radiator’s overflow tank is fitted with the non-pressurized cap over it, you can anytime add water into it. Don’t put-off the cap when the engine is hot, and wait for the engine to cool down by turning the keys off.

In addition to these useful tips, it is suggested that you always keep few essential things, such as – water, flashlight, breaking liquid, antifreeze, etc – in your car. Additionally, keep your tool box full of necessary instruments to deal with various issues.