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Taylor Swift caught in photo that could point buyers to used Audis in New York

Taylor Swift may be more known for an incident with Kanye West than some of her singing accomplishments these days, but she also is dating a man with good taste in cars. The couple were recently spotted getting into a car, and the photo just might spark discussions of used Audis in New York.

Swift’s date, Taylor Lautner, was driving an Audi R8, the German automaker’s supercar that represents the top of the company’s performance line. It also may still be too pricey for some, which is why the conversation could move to other high end performance cars, like used Audi S8s in New York.

It’s not the two-door coupe like its supercar brother R8, but a 2003 S8 offer “performance [that] is brisk and assertive,” thanks to a 360-horsepower V8 engine and permanent all-wheel drive, according to a Cars.com review.

Perhaps most importantly, because its “packed with posh comfort and convenience features, the A8 delivers a thoroughly luxurious experience,” and one that’s now available for around the price of a new Volkswagen Jetta.

My Name is Earl star sighting could offer reason to check out used BMWs in New York

Jaime Pressly has starred in Not Another Teen Movie, Joe Dirt and can be currently seen on the TV series My Name is Earl. She can also be found with her black convertible, one that may just spark conversations about used BMW 6-Series in New York.

The trim blonde was spotted by paparazzi getting into the sleek convertible after picking up a parking ticket, but anyone who checks out the car’s performance statistics could imagine a propensity for causing other violations as well.

Slotted just below the German automaker’s flagship 7-series, the 6-series offers “nimble handling for a big coupe,” according to Edmunds reviewers after driving the 2004 model, and they also cited the “endless power” from a well-tuned V8 engine.

The shape and design of used BMW 6-series may have some detractors, but overall it’s a “phenomenal work of automotive engineering,” the website notes, offering a return to larger sports coupes following a 14-year break in 6-series production when it was introduced in 2003.

Next Twilight flick to feature vehicle reminiscent of used Volvo XC70s in New Jersey

Twilight: New Moon is set to open on November 20, and the second installment of the series will be the second time that a car resembling used Volvos in New Jersey will be on display.

This time, the XC60 crossover will be driven by vampire Edward Cullen, and while teens who are on the cusp of the PG-13 rating may be keeping a close eye on Richard Pattinson, parental companions may be looking at the midrange SUV instead, according to MediaPost.com

“It was a missed opportunity in the first film because [a C30] had actually four minutes in the film, which is unheard of in product placement,” Linda Gangeri, Volvo‘s national advertising manager, told the website. “It did really well without us doing anything, so with the second film we worked with the studio to develop a global program.”

With more time on screen, parents could consider the XC60, but they could also consider roomier used Volvo XC70s in New Jersey as well.

The 2004 model of the crossover can be cheaper than a new Honda Civic, and comes with standard all-wheel drive that allows it to “[cruise] with seeming effortless,” according to Cars.com

Brad Pitt spotted in updated version of used Chevrolet Camaros in New York

He may be looking more like his character in True Romance with a scruffy beard, but it was Brad Pitt who celebrity photographers spotted checking out a new Camaro SS. Buyers could find a cheaper counterpart with some used Chevrolets in New York, however.

The paparazzo from X17.com didn’t find out why Pitt was checking out the classic looks of the Camaro SS, although it intimated that a recent motorcycle crash might have been the reason to go from two wheels to four.

But while a new SS can top out at more than $30,000, used Chevrolet Camaros in New Yorkcould offer similar performance without the hit to the wallet. It cradles the driver in “position for hard driving” with the capability of the powerful V8 engine, according to a Cars.com review of the 2002 model in SS trim.

“On straighter pavement, the thick tires cling as if they have claws,” notes the website. “Acceleration appears more vigorous from a standstill than at highway speeds, and automatic-transmission shifts are crisp and positive.”

Katy Perry’s ride looks like a used Audi A5 in New Jersey and she likes it

Well, we don’t actually know whether or not singer Katy Perry is truly in love with her car, but the celeb was spotted in the Audi coupe, and the popularity that the relatively new vehicle has gained in Hollywood may be a reason to check out used Audi A5’s in New Jersey.

The singer was spotted in a new version of the car, and while the sticker price above $50,000 may seem like a lot to some buyers, the coupe fit the bill for both her and BJ Novak, star of The Office on NBC. Both have been seen driving jet black versions of the german car, which was first introduced in 2008.

Unlike competitors BMW and Mercedes-Benz, which offer smaller coupes with rear-wheel drive standard, the entire Audi A5 line has had all-wheel drive standard since its launch, according to a Cars.com review.

Washington Post writer Warren Brown spoke of “putting the wonderfully agile, seductively powerful all-wheel-drive A5 3.2 Quattro coupe through its paces.

“If there is such a thing as the perfect driver’s car, I thought, this is it – so light, tight, responsive,” he added. Those looking for a similar experience could look for used Audi A5s in New Jersey coming off short-term leases.

Tim Allen’s eBay listing could prompt sales of used Audis in New Jersey

Sometimes car research includes perusing online listings for dream vehicles in addition to looking at more likely choices. So those who have seen a listing for Tim Allen’s super car may not make a bid, but it could give them a reason to look at used Audis in New Jersey.

According to an eBay listing for a 2007 Audi S8, the car was originally owned by the star of Home Improvement and movies like The Santa Clause. The actor is known for being a gearhead, having written about the value of his garage in several books and frequently featuring cars in his comedy and on episodes of his show.

The car in question may be out of the price range of some, considering that it hadn’t reached the reserve price with bids of more than $50,000. That may be because of a V-10 engine that puts out more than 450 horsepower and a variety of features that make the S8 a powerful road-going vehicle.

While the S8 may not fit the budget of everyone, seeing how someone like Tim Allen can appreciate the German automaker could spawn sales of other used Audis in New Jersey, many of which share the Quattro system of all-wheel drive that can aid handling during winter months.

NASCAR stars don’t want teens driving at race speed in used cars in New Jersey

Kyle Petty, Trevor Bayne and Michael Cherry are all aware of the dangers of driving at high speeds as NASCAR drivers, but they’re hoping that younger motorists will take more care when they drive new and used cars in New Jersey.

As part of the Nationwide Insurance program to combat driving while distracted (DWD), the trio recently talked to students about how cell phones and other devices can impair driving ability.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re going 45 miles per hour on the street or 125 miles per hour in a race car,” said Michael Cherry. “Driving while distracted poses risks to everyone and it’s important for drivers to see first-hand how big an impact distractions can have on their driving abilities.”

People who think that the NASCAR drivers were being disingenuous about the need to not drive distracted could take a look at Denny Hamlin’s performance in a recent race. Driving a race car with a similar appearance to some used Toyota Camries in New Jersey, Hamlin spun out and mangled his vehicle when he failed to notice a car passing him on the outside.

Celebrities in affordable cars could spark interest in used Jeeps in New York

Maintenance on most of the cars that celebrities drive can cost thousands of dollars for service that costs hundreds for non-luxury models. So its not surprising that seeing stars Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck get into an SUV could spawn sales of used Jeep Liberties in New York.

Seen in their un-trendy attire (Her: hoodie, jeans, sneakers; Him: tracksuit), a more affordable Jeep Liberty might make more sense for celebrities and the rest of the world when they’re not out looking to turn heads, compared to the cars that the paparazzi normally catch Affleck driving, like an Audi S8 or Mercedes-Benz S63.

New and used Jeep Liberties in New York could offer stars like Affleck the ability to go off-road with more facility than other compact SUVs, as its “a thoroughly capable and comfortable compact SUV if you like to bash boulders,” according to Edmunds.com.

A 2005 model may also be more attractive than previous models, according to the website, because of a re-designed interior that includes more comfortable seats and relocated switches.

Frankie Muniz’ tweet could spark purchases of used Volkswagens in New Jersey

Eagle-eyed Twitter followers may have noticed that Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz decided to take out a specially-modified Jetta for a spin, and the actor’s buying activities could spur interest in used Volkswagen Jettas in New Jersey.

Muniz bought a pre-owned Jetta that played a supporting role in the initial Fast and the Furious movie, where a side character used it in a drag race against one of the bad guys. He has more than one used car, however, also owning a Porsche made popular by James Dean that appeared in an episode of the MTV show Punk’d.

Buyers who share the actor’s willingness to consider pre-owned vehicles and like the look of a Volkswagen may want to take a look at used Jettas in New Jersey that generally come with a more sedate paint scheme than the Fast and the Furious customized version.

The 2005 model is larger than earlier models so occupants have more space, and product strategist Paul Spaveltz told Cars.com at the car’s launch that a new front fascia was designed to provide an “intense and predatory look.”

Lindsay Lohan spotted in a vehicle that could drive purchases of used Infinitis in New York

So might not be a celebrity DJ like Samantha Ronson, and Lindsay Lohan isn’t going to be landing in the passenger seat of your vehicle any time soon. But a used Infiniti sedan in New York, like a G35, could be a more affordable alternative to the exotics that normally occupy celebrity garages.

Although there were a handful of paparazzi making sure to get a shot of Ms. Lohan as she got inside Ronson’s car, none of them thought to ask either of the women why they would be driving an Infiniti as opposed to other common celebrity cars like a Prius or luxury SUVs.

A used Infiniti G35 in New York offers room for the driver and three friends, famous or not, and is “sporty in both appearance and feel,” according to a Cars.com review of the 2006 model.

While you could use “sumptuously shaped” to describe older models of Ms. Lohan, the writers at the website chose them to describe the body shape of the 2006 Infiniti G35, adding that “it takes curves beautifully.”