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Pontiac G3 :

2009-10-31T20:12:00.003+05:30

The 2009 Pontiac G3 will be available in the US starting with spring 2009 as a 2009 model and will be backed by GM’s five-year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

The new G3 looks like the new Aveo5 hatchback and even includes the silly vent in the front fender (just like the Chevy). The change from Chevrolet to Pontiac was made by grafting on a Pontiac dual-port grille in place of the Chevy "bow tie," swapping out the badges, and altering bits of interior trim. The 2009 Pontiac G3 is built in South Korea by GM Daewoo alongside the two Aveo models.

The 2009 Pontiac G3 is a new entry-level vehicle for the U.S. market from this General Motors division. This subcompact car slots below Pontiac's G5, sharing its basic design and powertrain with the Chevrolet Aveo.

Driven promotes fastest car's arrival at MOSI :

2009-10-31T20:10:00.000+05:30

Driven has created an outdoor campaign to promote the world's fastest car coming to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Manchester.

Chris Lear, a partner at the Cheshire agency, said: "Getting the world’s fastest car to visit mosi is a fantastic result. The poster captures this amazing piece of engineering, with a simple twist.”

2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid :

2009-08-27T13:47:00.003+05:30

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid uses the exact same 2-Mode hybrid powertrain as both the Yukon and Tahoe hybrids. Unlike its platform cousins, however, the Escalade does not incorporate any weight-saving measures. It does incorporate Hybrid badges in the fender vents and "H" logos by the rear windows.

With its hybrid power train, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid turns in good fuel economy for such a heavy vehicle without compromising performance.

Audio sources are limited in the Escalade Hybrid, with no iPod integration available.

Volkswagen Passat CC :

2009-08-06T17:16:00.004+05:30

The Volkswagen Passat CC (also known as the Volkswagen CC in the United States)[1] is a 4-door coupé version of the Volkswagen Passat. It debuted in January 2008 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The Passat has been a relative success for Volkswagen in the U.S., but the company is already hard at work on a New Midsize (or mid-market) Sedan, not-so-cleverly codenamed NMS, to replace it. The final design has already been approved - prototypes were shown to dealers in Wolfsburg this week.

In the 2009 Volkwagen CC commercial in the United States, the CC passengers are aware of the floating letters and voice-overs, and of being in a car commercial. The commercial is partially voiced by a Beetle.

Technical Data :

The car rests on a 2711 mm (106.7 in) wheelbase and is, for the time being, available with a 1.8-litre TFSI inline-four (118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp)) or a 2.0-litre inline-four TDI engine, both with front-wheel drive and 6-speed manual, or with a 3.6-litre VR6 engine (220 kW (299 PS; 295 hp)) with 4motion four-wheel drive and a 6-speed twin-clutch Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG).

Step inside the CC and after you’ve rubbed your head better — you will bang it the first time, because the roofline is lower than you were expecting — you will note that all is well. Better than well. In the base models, everything is a bit dreary, a bit public convenience, only without George Michael to liven things up, but in the car I drove, it was all brushed aluminium and ivory leather and splashes of chrome.

When the Passat CC goes on sale later this year, it will be fitted with the 3.6-liter FSI V6 making around 300 hp, along with three selectable chassis control systems, spanning the range from Sport to Normal and Comfort. In addition to a host of electronic gizmos, Volkswagen will begin offering its own version of the utterly sucktastic Park Assist feature on the CC, similar to the system used on the Lexus LS460.

Range Rover 2010 :

2009-08-06T17:10:00.003+05:30

Land Rover has open their new 2010 Range Rover U.S. pricing at $79,275 .Remember Range Rover debut? Alongside the facelifted Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4 (LR4) at the New York motorshow in April.

Powerful new engines, advanced interior technologies and enhanced driving dynamics reinforce the position of the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover as Land Rover's most complete luxury all-terrain vehicle. Land Rover's flagship has been comprehensively updated to deliver more refined and efficient performance, along with the ultimate in interior comfort and craftsmanship.

Clamber inside the new Range Rover and you'll be struck by the quality of materials: there are six classy woods available, fresh colour schemes and twin-needling on the leather stitching. There's a new thin film transistor (TFT) LCD screen that's claimed to be the biggest automotive application yet at a bragging-rights 12 inches. These are the black-screen, more reflection-proof digital screens we've begun to see in luxury cars such as top-end BMWs and Mercs.

"The 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is a considerable step forward for what is already regarded as the one of the world's most complete luxury vehicles. New engines deliver formidable power, efficiency and customary Land Rover Range Rover refinement, and new technologies, such as the 12" TFT instrument cluster. The 2010 Range Rover remains the benchmark and continues to set the pace in its segment," says Phil Popham, Land Rover Managing Director.

Externally, this equates to a new hooter featuring too much bright metal, a grille modelled on the blades of a chop-anything shopping channel kitchen appliance, pointlessly noodled front wing vents and tail lamps that wouldn't look out of place on a chain around a New York rapper's neck.

The new engine :

Two engines are available in the UK market: a new supercharged 503bhp V8 petrol (that Jag XFR unit) or the effective 3.6 TDV8 with which we're already familiar. The V8 petrol hits 60mph in 5.9sec and averages 19mpg/348g/km (both 7% better than before). Key figures on the TDV8 are 8.6sec/25mpg/294g/km.

On board, the elegance of the current model's dashboard architecture just about survives a further surfeit of metal-highlight mayhem.

Switchgear has apparently been simplified, though there still appears to be a button for every day of the year, while all-new electrics imbue both instrument binnacle and centre console with their own party tricks...

2008 Subaru Exiga :

2009-07-20T16:51:00.005+05:30

The new model represents Subaru’s latest proposal for a new type of multi-passenger vehicle, built on Subaru’s strengths in vehicle stability, low noise, and quality ride – all realized by Subaru’s Horizontally-Opposed engine layout and the Subaru Dynamic Chassis Control Concept (Subaru DC3).

The Exiga was released for sale in Japan on June 17, 2008, and will be released in Australia sometime in November 2009.[3] The Exiga was built to replace the Subaru Traviq, which could also hold 7 passengers in the Japanese market. Was initially sold only in Japan, but on November 2009 sales were planned in Australia[4].

Manufacturer Subaru
Parent company Fuji Heavy Industries
Production 2008-
Assembly Ōta, Gunma, Japan
Class Large MPV
Body style(s) 4-door SUV
Layout Front engine, four-wheel drive (turbo)
front wheel drive
Engine(s) 2.0L turbo 221 hp (165 kW) H4
2.0L H4 146 hp (109 kW)
Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
Wheelbase 2750 mm (108.3 in)
Length 4740 mm (186.6 in)
Width 1775 mm (69.9 in)
Height 1660 mm (65.4 in)
Related Subaru Legacy

Exterior design :
The Subaru Exiga exterior design expresses the integration of the utility of a seven-seater and elegant styling.

Two distinctively different front grille designs are available. The naturally aspirated models possess style that highlights refinement and simplicity with flowing chrome-plated contours. The design for the turbo model stresses a sporty and muscular impression by adopting a powerful wing-shape embellishment in dark plating on a metal mesh background.

Headlamps are designed to provide depth from the front view. With a blue-tinted lens placed in the middle of the lamp, the design accentuates boldness and presence.

Each of the four Exiga model types is equipped with distinctive wheels and individually designed spokes.

Lamborghini Reventon :

2009-07-11T13:56:00.003+05:30

The Lamborghini Reventón is not destined to remain a one-off. A total of 20 Lamborghini friends and collectors will be able to own this extraordinary car and, naturally, enjoy the incomparable pleasure of driving it.
Lamborghini revealed its new Reventon supercar at the Frankfurt auto show in 2007 and a week later in the U.S. at the Los Angeles Auto Show

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Price
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Production
20

Engine
6.5 liter V12

Weight
3671 lbs

Aspiration
natural

Torque
487 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm

HP
650 hp @ 8000 rpm

HP/Weight
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HP/Liter
100 hp per liter

1/4 mile
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0-62 mph
3.4 seconds

Top Speed
211 mph

Lamborghini prides itself on being the extraordinary manufacturer of extreme super sports cars without compromise. Sensuality and provocation characterise every Lamborghini, with an aggressively innovative style. “However, the Reventón is the most extreme of all, a true automotive superlative.

2009 Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee :

2009-07-11T13:50:00.002+05:30

BUMBLEBEE™, the heroic AUTOBOT based on Chevrolet’s Camaro concept from the first “Transformers” movie, returns with a high-performance attitude. Joining the vehicles on stage will be BUMBLEBEE in his AUTOBOT form, standing almost 17 feet (5.2 meters) tall and 13 feet (4 meters) wide.

High quality 3d model of the Cybertron version of the great transformer, Bumblebee 2009 Chevrolet Camaro . The model is fully textured with high detail and grouped ready for any animation wanted.

The model can be animated and used purely as a fire engine or animated transforming into a giant robot and continue animating him as a robot or transform him back into a fire engine.

2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid :

2009-07-11T13:44:00.002+05:30

The 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid is a remarkable bit of engineering, economical and satisfying. The stellar combination of Sync and Sirius Travel Link gets complemented by a new blind-spot warning system, and the instrument panel is like nothing available in other cars.

The Milan, equipped with the standard 2.5L 16V Duratec® I-4 engine, delivers a best-in-class 34 miles per gallon on the highway among midsize sedans.** Milan is also available with a 3.0L Duratec 24-valve V6 engine. It can accept either gasoline or E85 alternative fuel that helps reduce carbon emissions.
Ford has also updated the drivers interaction with the hybrid system with their new SmartGuage with EcoGuide. Two high resolution, full color liquid crystal displays (LCD) on both sides of the speedometer can be configured to show different levels of information.

The Milan is equipped with the standard vertical bar grille shared by the rest of the Mercury line-up, but there's more to making a Mercury than a bit of rhinoplasty and a new set of badges.

The 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid will join the Mariner as the second hybrid offering from Ford's brand for people who love Jill Wagner.
MSRP Price: $27,500
Invoice Price: $25,235

2010 Mazda MAZDA3 :

2009-07-11T13:31:00.003+05:30

The 2010 model had to continue to meet and exceed expectations in its class, something that's difficult to do when battling it out for compact supremacy among Toyota Corollas and Honda Civics.

Thankfully, the features that made the original Mazda3 the leader in its segment – an expressive exterior, well-appointed interior and surprisingly engaging driving dynamics – not only carry over for 2010, but have been improved across the board.

Advantages :
* Expressive exterior style
* Quality of interior
* Excellent performance
* Smooth, quiet engines
* Luxury features in an economy car
The Mazda3's crisp, responsive handling and standard anti-lock brakes go a long way toward avoiding a crash. Six standard airbags, active head restraints, and carefully engineered crush zones help you survive an accident when the handling can't help you avoid it. Optional dynamic stability control and traction control are standard on higher-end models of the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 but not offered on base versions, an important omission to note if you're purchasing this car for young adults or first-time drivers.
Pros :

Athletic handling and performance, high-end interior, unparalleled available luxury features, available hatchback utility.

Cons :

Ride may be too firm for some, interior and trunk not as large as those of competitors.

What's New for 2010 :

Although it maintains much of its chassis architecture, the 2010 Mazda 3 is otherwise an all-new car. Highlights include revised exterior styling, improved fuel economy and power, a more modern interior design and new luxury-oriented features.

Ford Focus :

2009-07-07T15:25:00.001+05:30

Car can accelerate from 0-100kmh (0-62mph) in under six seconds. It has upgraded its model with 336mm ventilated front discs and also to the rear 300mm discs.

RS had a reputation in their car’s performance and its car’s heritage in the World-Wide Rally Championship and has also established its reputation for the driving dynamics in their cars.

Bentley S3 E :

2009-07-07T15:21:00.001+05:30

Alonso and the guys from Bentley Boys USA decided to build only three of these special, extremely exclusive and unique vehicles and each vehicle it’s going to be built one at a time over a period of eight months.

The Bentley S3 Concept will be priced at 150,000 american dollars. The producers will be targeting cashed-up buyers in the usual places, such as the Middle East, Russia the UK and North America.

Hennessey Venom :

2009-07-07T14:36:00.001+05:30

The Hennessey Venom 700NM showed its jet black face at the New York Auto Show. 700NM is a Neiman Marcus special edition, available from April 10.

On the outside it looks like a normal viper with a few exceptions like the VenomAero Exterior Aerodynamic Upgrades Kit a new lightweight alloy wheel upgrade with19×10 inch wheels in front, 20×13 inches in the rear and a 200 mph tested rear wing. Inside the jet viper has black and red leather appointments, a limited edition dash plaque, embroidered floor mats and matching luggage.

Bentley 2009 :

2009-07-07T14:33:00.001+05:30

Bentley is one of the most illustrious names in car history, boasting incredibly successful race cars, as well as classic, luxury touring cars.

From this tradition comes the 2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed. One of Bentley's three high-performance Speed models, the Continental GTC Speed has a 600 hp engine, allowing zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and a top speed of 200 mph.