Sunday, July 31, 2011

First Look: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Will be fully redesigned. The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is now what They call a "world car" in the industry. Unlike any number of its predecessors, the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is not Universally bigger. Along with the slightly Smaller overall size, the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Will also downsize its engine lineup. Chevrolet Malibu Says Will this be one of the most aerodynamic sedans in the midsize segment, a trait That Should Help the Malibu post higher fuel economy.  
The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu ranks seventh out of 19 Affordable Midsize Cars. Though the Chevrolet Malibu is an excellent family car, it competes in a competitive class. Among affordable midsize sedans, the Chevrolet Malibu stands out for its two-tone interior design, the which has a touch more personality than

Scion FR-S Concept

If looks were the resource persons All that mattered, Scion FR-S concept would be a runaway for our nonexistent Badass of the Century Award. Factors like power, weight, grip, agility, comfort, stability, response ... you get the idea.
At the New York International Auto Show last week, Scion unveiled its FR-S affordable sports coupe concept. Originally dubbed the Toyota FT-86 in production, the
Scion FR-S Will be a front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car with a flat-four cylinder engine, According to Road and Track. While some concepts never make it to production, "The FR-S Concept Will inspire a new model coming to the Scion brand next year," says Toyota.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Review: MINI Countryman

MINI Countryman (all caps required): The name Itself inherently limits the brand. A large MINI would be oxymoronic. It would not be seen as a MINI. But most car buyers need something larger and more functional than the Cooper. When word leaked MINI That was working on a crossover, the brand's fans feared for the worst.Apparently also fearful, MINI has moved very cautiously. Even with a couple more inches of legroom the rear seat still warranted only a single half-sized rear-hinged door. To significantly expand its reach, MINI needed a vehicle in the which four adults travel Could Comfortably.
How Could this vehicle be large, and still Remain Authentically a MINI? A 61.5-inch height puts the resulting Cooper MINI Countryman into crossover territory, in the which case you Might as well also offer all-wheel-drive. All three dimensions are within an inch of the Nissan Juke's. A BMW X3, not exactly known fo

2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7 - New and Future Cars

The future for America's sports car Corvette C7 Becoming sees the lighter, slicker and more moderately compact, powered by an equally powerful but Smaller V-8. A list of priorities from the average Corvette owner puts ¬ Ance perform at the top, with fuel efficiency is somewhere just above the desire for rear seats and a better tow rating. Will Improved aerodynamics also help the Vette Smaller punch a hole through the water, aiding acceleration, top speed and mpg.
For example, Pls the Corvette's most recent major update CAME along for model year 2005, purporting to mark the transition from generation five (C5) to generation six, We characterized the sum of the changes as "Corvette C5 and 11/16ths." The members of the tribe do not refer to the Corvette Their baby in alphanumerics. The Corvette's looks have not changed much in the last two generations, covering 13 years, but We anticipate change in the 
Corvette

Friday, July 29, 2011

Preview: 2012 Cadillac SRX

After completely reworking the Cadillac SRX in 2010, the Addition of the new engine addresses one of the Few remaining complaints. Driving the SRX around the Santa Barbara area and up into the Santa Ynez hills proved just how much difference the right power can make. The six-speed manumatic, the which features a sport mode, downshifts Quickly as the V6 stretches for redline. The adaptive side is tied into the transmission's sport mode - the driver Pls Selects this mode the suspension automatically firms the damping level According to the driving conditions.
Likewise, the base models feature a straight power-assisted steering setup. While it has decent feel and points the
Cadillac SRX with precision, it takes a back seat to the up-level variable-rate system that's also speed sensitive. In the end, the only way to properly equip the SRX is with all-wheel drive (which has an 80% take rate in Canada), adaptive suspension, speed-sensing steering and 20-inch wheels wearing P235/55 tires. As noted Earlier, the SRX is all about luxury. Minor nits, yes, but nonetheless nits. The SRX is a solid Entrant in the luxury crossover category. The SRX starts at $ 42,000 (front-drive model) and tops out with the all-wheel-drive Premium Collection edition at $ 54.580.
The car industry is hungry for tech Certainly, and that's why, for 2012, the Cadillac SRX Will have Bluetooth standard on all trims. The former base six, a 3.0-liter V-6, was overmatched by the SRX's 4500 pounds. Cadillac whacked it in January. Pricing has yet to be Announced for the 2012 SRX; the current 3.0-liter V-6-powered SRX starts at $ 35.305, while the remaining 2.8T models sticker for $ 50.090.

2011 Hyundai Equus review

The 2011 Hyundai Equus ranks 15 out of 16 Luxury Large Cars. The 2011 Hyundai Equus wows the automotive press with a super luxury car features at a large luxury car price, but disappoints with interior materials and handling That Are not quite up to snuff. Reviewer opinion is mixed on the Equus.  
The Hyundai Equus  is a unique option for buyers looking for a large luxury car with Ample space and tech features. As Hyundai's flagship sedan, most reviewers growing niche to compare the Equus to super luxury cars Such as the Lexus LS and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. At $ 58,000 the Signature trim provides virtually every imaginable comfort and convenience features. Both front and rear seats are heated, while the front seats also offer ventilation, and a driver's seat massage feature. Ultimate models also gain ventilated rear seats and a front-view camera, the which EASES and narrow city street parking maneuvers
Enter
Hyundai Equus , Hyundai's all-new four-door, a flagship That builds upon Genesis That robust block. Utilizing the same Tau V-8 and ZF six-speed automatic, the Equus measures 7.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches

Thursday, July 28, 2011

2012 Honda Pilot

Japanese automaker Honda is refreshing its Pilot and Ridgeline models for 2012. The 2012 Honda Pilot and 2012 Honda Ridgeline models comes with Various updates including the refined look and interior updates. The new Ridgeline Sport model comes with exclusive black 18-inch alloy wheels, exclusive black honeycomb grille, standard fog lights, black headlight housings and brake light, and black mirrors and door handles.
To keep shoppers interested, though, Honda's making some tweaks for
2012 Honda Pilot , and our spy shooters have caught one of the face-lifted Pilots running around. Mechanically, the alterations to the Pilot Will Likely be most evolutionary. Honda has been upgrading most of its models' five-speed automatic

2011 BMW X6 review

Curious car, this one. Very conflicted. Because the car is, too. It monstered its way around the circuit, consuming kerbs and curves, hitting almost 150mph down the long back straight and stopping straight and true, lap after lap. Whatever. Because going fast in a straight line Is not that hard with plenty of power. Going fast around a circuit is. To Ensure the power does Arrive in one almighty tire-shredding peak, there is a new-fangled That link cylinder exhaust manifold on Opposite sides of the engine. This ensures the blowers are Constantly Kept spinning smoothly and allows you to control your speed precisely. The reason for the BMW X6 handling Abilities takes a little bit more Explaining. MDM stands for M Dynamic Mode. This allows you to create a maximum death settings for the chassis and drivetrain. When you are feeling a bit tasty, you just press the M button on the wheel and the car changes from a quick IMMEDIATELY truck into an angry attack vehicle. Even after six laps of racetrack abuse, the pedal did get a bit softer but never failed to stand the two-tonne plus X6 M on its nose. Likewise, the chassis, however complicated it Might Be, is pretty amazing. Unlike the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S or GTS, in the which you can feel all the electrical systems are heaving and straining to keep the car heading where you want, the BMW feels comparatively mechanical.
The 2011 BMW X6 ranks 18 out of 18 Luxury Midsize SUVs. The 2011 BMW X6 packs eye-catching styling and high-octane performance into the body of a midsize SUV. The X6 is a small, fun-to-drive SUV. Its BMW badge guarantees a high-quality interior and sporty handling. BMW calls the X6 a "sports activity coupe," reinforcing its identity as a SUV and a car. One perk of the new BMW X6's high sticker price is the

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

While the process of modifying an average Otherwise the car for better performance is commonly associated with car owners and aftermarket parts, manufacturers occasionally dabble with Their own Such projects. One of the more popular cars of this ilk is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The Evolution (or "Evo") is based on the Lancer compact sedan. Packing a powerful turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, the Lancer Evolution Quickly Became a Successful rally car. Finally, for the 2003 model year, Mitsubishi started importing onofficial road-going Lancer Evolutions to the North American market.
Today's Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, technically known as the Lancer Evolution X, offers a level of

2011 Buick Enclave

The 2011 Buick Enclave ranks 1 out of 23 Affordable Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 53 published reviews and test drives of the BuickEnclave , and our analysis of reliability and safety data. The Enclave shares a platform with the popular Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia, but commands a price premium over Both. The Enclave features one of the most luxurious and quiet interiors in its class.

One look at the all-new 2011 Buick Regal, 2011
Buick LaCrosse, 2011 Buick Enclave, Buick Lucerne or 2011 and you'll realize: this is the new side of luxury. While the 2011 Buick Lucerne luxury sedan features intelligent and safe technological Innovations.

The
Buick Enclave smooth, rich lines and the interior's elegance made ​​the crossover an immediate hit with buyers. A larger portion of consumers than anticipated chose the higher Buick CXL trim levels, and ordered more options than expected, making a competitor for the Enclave crossovers from Lincoln, Volvo and Acura.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Volkswagen to launch 2012 Beetle in India soon

We always wondered whether Will bring the new VW Beetle to India anytime soon as the Indian auto industry is not of the kind where a Beetle would manage to make-roaring sales. Once launched,  2012 VW Beetle Will Compete with Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class, Fiat 500, Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series.
In 1998, the New
2012 VW Beetle  was launched at the Detroit auto show. The car was as cheerful as VW's dealers, the WHO finally had a car delivered to Their lots That Could They sell for way over sticker. Beetle production Will continue to take place at VW's Puebla, Mexico, plant, alongside the 2011 Jetta. Powertrains for this front-drivers come from VW's will from the vast parts bin, with the naturally aspirated, 115-hp, 2.0-liter four Likely serving as the entry-level engine for the U.S. market. This platform's possibilities are virtually Limitless: There Could be an R version with some 270 hp, a return of a TDI model, all-wheel-drive versions, or a hybrid. While the entry-level Beetle Likely Will keep its Aisin-designed automatic, the turbocharged models Will get VW's dual-clutch automated manual transmissions.
The Black
2012 VW Beetle  Turbo edition follows in the lineage of Porsche 911s augmented with Black editions, and the VW will of stickers for $ 25.720, including shipping. The Black Turbo also includes larger brakes, an additional glovebox recalling the original Beetle, the 18-inch wheels and a rear spoiler. VW developed the online ordering process with Amazon. The 2012 VW Beetle arrives in dealerships this fall, starting at $ 19.765 for the base 2.5-liter, naturally aspirated five-cylinder making 170 hp mill.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Fiat 500 USA

Attention fans of U.S. 500 Abarth: Fiat USA has Announced the public unveiling of the U.S. Fiat 500 Abarth Will take place During the Los Angeles Auto Show this November. Laura Soave, Head of the Fiat Brand in North America, toll Fiat club members of the news During the awards banquet at the 2011 Fiat freakout. The 2011 Fiat freakout is well underway. "The Fiat brand is dedicated to Providing customers a unique, personalized brand experience, and the FIAT Source application is a modern way to do just that," said Laura Soave, Head of the Fiat Brand North America. Source Application FeaturesThis FIAT FIAT brand new app information will from 2012 include an interactive catalog That Fiat 500 vehicle displays detailed 360-degree images, colorizer, videos and product information, as well as an accessories customization function.

The Fiat is Fiat Lancia Unlimited freakout (FLU) car club's national convention.FIAT USA FFO is this year's presenting sponsor, and will from members and Their FLU offer families a Fiat 500 and 500 Cabrio

2013 Dodge Viper

Insiders at the event said the next Viper That Will come with a more aggressive design, featuring all-new bodywork painted 25 times in a candy-apple red. More information was provided for the new Viper at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show Pls Ralph Gilles, Chrysler's head of design, took the mic.
The Dodge Viper was conceived as a modern interpretation of the classic muscular American sports car. Minor concessions to "luxury" Appeared in the second-generation Viper roadster, Such as real windows replaced the clear vinyl That side curtains, but the Viper fans Had nothing to fear, as Dodge's top-dog sports car remained obnoxiously loud and fast. The second-generation Dodge Viper SRT-10 saw the roadster become a true convertible with a folding top. The Viper SRT-10 coupe returned A Few years later featuring the previous coupe's "double bubble" roof and dramatic rear styling. Current Dodge Viper The Dodge Viper is Offered as a two-seat coupe or roadster. Performance numbers are otherworldly, as the Viper can reach 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. Though modern cars are increasingly equipped with the latest safety features, the Viper Remains true to its visceral roots. Fresh off the showroom floor, the Dodge Viper is one of the fastest production cars in the world. Used Dodge Viper Models
The current second-generation Dodge Viper has been available since 2003. The original Dodge Viper debuted for the 1992 model year. In 1999 the Viper received bigger wheels, optional Connolly leather inside, power mirrors and a remote release for the coupe's glass hatch. A track-biased Viper ACR trim levels available Became That year also.  

Introduced in 1993, the Viper is now in its third generation - and in its final model year, as Chrysler's Announced plans to kill the current Viper after the 2011 model year. The resulting concept car grabbed so much attention at the 1989 Detroit auto show, Chrysler decided to build it - as the Dodge Viper.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series

Continuing the DTM-inspired, hardcore spirit of past performance Black Series cars, the Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series Coupe is much more than just a standard AMG bigger car with fenders. Speaking of Those mondo fenders, the C63 AMG Black needs Them. In order to Provide cover for the revised front axle and widened track, the front fenders are a good 2.2 inches Wider than on the standard C-Coupe. The car's throaty engine note is reminiscent of the SLS AMG, and at full Wail, its sport exhaust system Will Likely Make this super coupe's presence known a couple blocks away. When it's time to lock Things ups, the Black Series composite employs 15.4-inch discs in the front and an integral 14-inch discs in the rear. The omission of the rear seats is Further Evidence of how serious a track car the Black Series C-Coupe is, and deleting the seats saves weight and gutted That lends the car, race-car look. If you need to transport more than two people in your Black Series coupe, four-passenger seating is Offered via the optional rear buckets from the standard C63 AMG Coupe. A sleeper is not the Black Series.
The
Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series  is based on the C63 coupe, the which We just drove for the first time A Few months ago. Following the lead of the not-for-US-sale SLK55 Black Series, the CLK63 Black Series, and the SL65 Black Series, this C63 AMG is amped up Visually and dynamically, with a steroidal bump in output to back up the flared nostrils. Like cars with the Development Pack, the Black Series borrows its pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft from the be-gullwinged SLS AMG supercar. Like the Black Series cars That CAME before it, the C63 oozes Menace and purpose. Widen the flared fenders the car by 2.2 inches up front and 3.3 out back, covering tracks stretched by 1.6 and 3.1 inches, respectively. The lightweight wheels at each corner have Their movements controlled by an adjustable coil-overs, while speed-sensitive steering directional issues orders and Black Series-specific anti-roll bars maintain the contact patches During aggressive driving. The brake rotors measure 15.4 inches in the diameter up front and 14.2

2012 Scion iQ

ching along in shoulder-to-shoulder rush hour traffic in a roaring city swarming with pedestrians crosswalks - all the while Desperately searching for a parking space - is nobody's idea of ​​a good time. Scion has a proposition for urban dwellers in the form of its new 2012 Scion iQ city car. The Toyota iQ (the car the Scion is based upon) is not a new car. The 2012 Scion iQ  version is - technically. Designed to blend into densely populated cityscapes, the iQ does everything small, but in a big way. It demands expert engineering. Publicity acquired.
The wraparound rear window belongs on a concept car.
2012 Scion iQ calls it 3 +1 seating, as the left rear seat, behind the driver, only gets leg space if the driver is very short. Toyota, the which sells the car in other markets under its own brand, engineered the car for a minimum length and maximum passenger room. Removing the glovebox and centrally locating the air conditioning unit left space in front of the passenger seat. Such as, people can fit in the driver, passenger, and right rear passenger seat with relative ease, but the left rear is better left for cargo or a child seat. The car also has a rear hatch, but there is no cargo room Unless you put at least one of the rear seats down. The huge advantage of this very short car is in parking. Many curbsides too short for most cars easily fit the iQ. Scion addresses the safety concerns about one Might have Such a small metal cage by fitting the 2012 Scion iQ  with 11 airbags, standard. To help avoid accidents, the iQ comes standard with traction and stability control on its front disc and rear drum brakes. The car's fuel economy is an odd story. Under EPA's testing, it achieves 36 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. Even the Smart only gets 36 mpg combined.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

Driving a Bugatti Veyron is like carrying a 14.6-foot-long open wallet That is spewing 50-dollar bills. In the Veyron's case, the facts are sufficient. It takes five weeks to build each car. Counting the heater core, the Veyron has 12 radiators. During the Veyron's prototype days, a bird crashed through its aluminum grille-the car was humming along at 205 mph-so now the grille is titanium. A French car next to a French car.

 
All persons WHO stumble upon a Veyron are moved to speak: From rest, the car leaves civilly, gentlemanly, with almost no wheelspin or tire squeal. The Veyron's weird shifter, the which We named Klaatu, is as alien as the rest of the car. There are bills frightening, horrific bills, bills and Bugatti Veyron. With 1.001 horsepower pumping from its W16 engine, it's also the world's most powerful production car. And with a price tag of about $ 1.5 million, it's the world's most expensive new car. For the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, everything is a superlative. Although Monsieur Veyron's namesake arrived in the world for the 2006 model year, as many car enthusiasts know, its gestation

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO review

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Will be fully redesigned. The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu They call what is now a "world car" in the industry. Unlike any number of its predecessors, the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is not Universally bigger. Along with the slightly Smaller overall size, the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Will also downsize its engine lineup. Chevrolet Malibu Says Will this be one of the most aerodynamic sedans in the midsize segment, a trait That Should Help the Malibu post higher fuel economy.
 

Chevrolet Malibu Offered us only the Eco version of this new Malibu, since the non-eAssist 2.5-liter four is not ready yet. Even on low rolling resistance tires on exclusively Eco 17-inch wheels, the new Malibu is quiet as, well, a Buick in terms of wind, engine, and tire noises, while avoiding the Sonata's occasional tire thump.

On Milford's handling course, the Malibu was stopped just short of being a sports sedan-stiff in handling the deliberately bad pieces of road and dips and bumps. While the Hyundai felt happiest lapping the handling course at 55-60 mph, it took concentration to keep the Malibu down to Those speeds. On a 30-35 mph slalom, the
Chevrolet Malibu seemed to want 35, while the Sonata wanted 30. Even with the powerpack, the Malibu Eco's split rear seat folds down. Launching with the 2.4-liter engine is not automotive eAssist altruism, though. The Chevrolet Malibu Eco's 2.4-liter Ecotec four would be nothing special, at best, without the eAssist mild hybrid system. The 2.5 Ecotec is the first member of GM's all-new four-cylinder engine family, says Michael Anderson, the engine's global chief engineer. It has structural cam covers, a forged steel crankshaft from the turbo fours, an isolated fuel rail, intake acoustic cover, a structural front cover and cam cover with more attachment points, and more. The new Chevy Malibu, like Ford's '13 Fusion / Mondeo, is Chevy's first global midsize car, and the 2.5-liter Ecotec adapts the design of Those Smaller, European GM engine designs.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Audi A8 Review

The Audi A8 is a four-door, full-size, luxury sedan car manufactured and marketed by the Germany automaker Audi since 1994. Succeeding the Audi V8, the A8 has been Offered with front-wheel drive or permanent four-wheel drive, automatic with tiptronic or multitronic transmissions - and in short and long wheelbase variants.The saloon / sedan was Offered in Both the A8 (standard wheelbase), and the A8L long-wheelbase or extended (LWB) version.The flagship Audi A8 is a full-size luxury sedan Wealthy Meant to appeal to consumers looking for maximum luxury and space. Significantly lighter than a traditional steel frame, the Audi Space Frame (ASF), as it's called, helps offset the bulk of the car's Quattro all-wheel-drive system; the A8's competitors are primarily rear-wheel drive.







Thanks to the Quattro all-wheel-drive system, winter weather capability is one of the Audi A8's strengthsRedesigned for 2011, the current A8 offers a near-perfect blend of luxury, performance, amenities and style, and is one of our favorite full-size luxury sedans. The quattro all-wheel-drive system has a rear-biased power split, the which helps to Provide the more sporting feel of a rear-drive performance sedan. Beyond the sumptuous cabin and all the luxury features, you're bound to be impressed by the big sedan's ride and

Monday, July 18, 2011

2012 Toyota Hilux review

The two engines are a 142bhp 2.5-liter and a 169bhp 3.0-liter. Combined fuel economy for the 2.5-liter engine is 38.7mpg.
Also available are new wheel designs and new bats and side steps for the Toyota Hilux Invincible.

For the interior, the Toyota Hilux sees new dashboard design with the integrated 6.1-inch touchscreen and a horizontal instrument cluster. The Touch package is included as standard on the Toyota Hilux HL3 and Invincible to the which features Bluetooth and a USB port for music players.
Engine options for the 2012 Toyota Hilux Remain the same - 2.5 D-4D 142bhp and 169bhp 3.0 D-4D units - and, due to a diesel particulate filter, are now complaint with Euro 5 emissions standards, light commercial vehicle, the which Will be introduced next year .

Combined fuel consumption have been Increased to 32.8mpg for the automatic and 36.7mpg for the manual.
Carried over from the previous generation Toyota Hilux fit are the standard five speed manual transmissions and optional five-speed automatic (available for the 3.0 D-4D engines), as are the grade options of HL2, HL3 and Invincible and the choice of single, extra and double cab bodystyles.
Inside, Toyota has incorporated its Touch multimedia units into a revised dashboard design.