2010 Saab 9-5: A New Era For Saab

November 19, 2009
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The debut of the Saab 9-5 sedan at the South Florida International Auto Show in Miami just heralded the new era for the car manufacturer.

The sleek and sophisticated Saab 9-5 sedan combines fashion-forward Svenska design with advanced technologies and will bring a fresh alternative choice to the premium sedan segment when sales start later in 2010.

The Saab 9-5 sedan pays tribute to its aviation heritage with its dramatic wraparound window graphic while being bold with a frontal styling that was inspired from the award-winning Aero x concept car and a muscular, low-slung stance.

Hailed as the most technically advanced Saab, the 9-5 is aptly equipped with and aircraft-like head-up information display…

Ford Fusion: Motor Trend Car Of The Year

November 19, 2009
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Live via webcast, Motor Trend announced the winner of its annual Car of the Year award yesterday afternoon. Included in the list of contenders are both Taurus and Mustang. But it was Ford’s 2010 Fusion Sport that took home the coveted Golden Calipers.

The extensively reworked 2010 Fusion features a new exterior and interior design and other new options that include the Sync entertainment system and a blind-spot warning system. Ford thought well of the buyers’ variety of needs as they come up with these options: a four-cylinder model, two strong V6 options and a full-hybrid variant. It gets34 mpg on highway with the four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission. The…

MTM Boost Audi TT-RS to 424bhp

November 19, 2009
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MTM, the German tuning specialist, has just laid its hands on the Audi TT-RS to add a little umph to the sports car.

With its 2.5 Liter turbocharged, direct-injection 5-cylinder engine, the Audi TT-RS is already able to produce an impressive 340 horsepower and torque of up to 332 pound feet between 1,600 rpm and 5,300 rpm. That’s enough to accelerate the TT-RS from 0 to a whopping 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds before hitting its top speed of 297 km/h.

MTM just took it from there. After a few adjustments at the engine control unit, MTM also fitted the TT-RS with a new exhaust system that features middle-and end- pipes…

2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon: The Return Of The Wagon

November 18, 2009
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Cadillac will be coming out with the 2010 CTS-V Sport Wagon, GM vice chairman Bob Lutz confirmed.

The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon will be fitted with same 6.2 Liter supercharged V8 engine that powers the CTS-V. With this engine, the power output comes at 556 horsepower and torque of 551 pound-feet. Weighing a little more than the CTS-V, the CTS-V Sport Wagon can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. With all these numbers, the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is set to be the fastest station wagon ever to be produced.

After its expected market launch in March next year, station wagon will be a common sight in the American…

Volvo XC60: It’ll Stop You On Your Tracks

November 18, 2009
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According to researches, 70 percent of car collision occurs at low speed. Now, the Volvo XC60 with its City Safety System will surely trim that number.

Here’s how the feature works: a laser mounted at the top of the windshield measures the closing rate to the vehicle just ahead. When the system brains detects an imminent collision and senses no action from the driver, it steps on the break so to speak. The system is active up to 19 mph. Volvo also offers more sophisticated accident-avoidance and mitigation systems for higher speeds.

Not only does the XC60 has the City Safety System to boast about. This luxury compact crossover can churn up…

Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

November 18, 2009
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Get a Sl65 AMG, ditch off the power folding hardtop for a fixed roof made of carbon fiber. Put in bigger mesh lower intakes and vents behind the wheels. Add in as well carbon fiber reinforced plastic for the body panel. Now, we’ve got the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series.

Although the Black Series share the same twin-turbo 6.0 Liter V12 with the SL65 AMG, it has bigger turbos and increased cooling capacity to produce 662 horsepower and 738 pound feet of torque.

The Black Series also features 5-speed automatic transmission with manumatic shifting. And instead of the SL65 AMG’s electricity-draulic brake-by-wire system, the Black Series uses a conventional vacuum-assisted hydraulic…

The New 2010 Saleen S281 For The Mustang Lovers

November 13, 2009
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For the Mustang fans out there, Saleen has conjured up something spectacular for you: the 2010 Saleen S281. This 2010 Ford Mustang-based creation from Saleen Performance Vehicles will run with the same  4.6 Liter V8 engine with a VI.5 twin-screw supercharger and Saleen’s own dual-stage intercooler. The S281 has 485 horsepower and torque of  460 pound-feet. All these power through a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Other notable features would be the front-and-rear single-rate springs, nitrogen-pressurized front struts and damping adjustable rear shocks, and a limited slip-differential.

Front or back, however you may want to look at the Battalion S281, there’s no questioning it’s beauty with it’s unique body kit and a new hood,…

Plug-In Vehicles in Motor City

November 11, 2009
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These past few years, our mother earth has suffered blow-by-blow pollutions. The air we breathe isn’t safe anymore. Smoke belching plays a big part to what our nature suffers from. And up until now, we are still experiencing it. Researchers from all over the world have high hopes of ending this nightmare. The lithium ion battery is born. Cars are a major contribution to the air pollution as we all know. The car producers from big companies has the answer now to the long old problem. But still, if the lithium ion battery emits air pollution, why is it then that we still can feel the dusty and smoke filled…

Turn Into a New Leaf with Nissan Leaf EV

November 11, 2009
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The world’s first electric car designed for affordability. This is what they said as the new Nissan Leaf unveils. Unlike other electric cars, the Nissan Leaf has a zero-emission and has a transformative vision for what the future holds. This car has a spacious design fitted for families and utilities you have. The uniqueness of the car is outstanding. Every car detail has its own use, not just a simply designing it by thoughts but it has great functionalities as well.

“Nissan LEAF is a tremendous accomplishment - one in which all Nissan employees can take great pride,” said Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn. “We have been working tirelessly to…

Honda Insight EX, A Better Future Insight For You

November 11, 2009
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The Insight EX is one of Honda’s Release in hybrid models. This machine is a fuel saver and an impressive gas mileage. This is a roomy car for you and your family. It has ample room at the back for your belongings and not to mention, the Honda Insight EX’s interior design is a knock-out. You can choose from an array of different exterior colors that will suit you. Anyway, whatever color you choose is perfect. The Honda Insight EX is simply amazing. Affordable for tight budgets but the overall performance is as good as it gets. Sporty, cool design and a unique experience in driving… The Honda Insight EX…

Toyota’s Sleek Sedan Concept, 2010 Toyota Venza

November 10, 2009
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2010 Toyota Venza is an all new utility van made by Japanese automakers that is referred to as “station wagon”. The all new Toyota Venza has a big capacity for passengers and a spacious vehicle as what we need in sedan types. The Toyota Venza also has an updated technological specs which includes, standard iPod® connectivity, a USB port for connecting an auxiliary music source, and Bluetooth® wireless technology on all audio systems. Driving in comfort and fun while your on the road. The car has the SUV’s attributes, but definitely this not an SUV.

The Toyota Venza, has a sporty exterior and not the ordinary SUV’s design but a modern…

2010 Audi R8, Total Performance and Style

November 10, 2009
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2010 Audi R8 is an exotic car which packs a total performance when it comes to driving. The car is powered by either a 420-hp 4.2-liter V-8 engine borrowed from the RS4, or the 5.2-liter V-10 borrowed from the Gallardo, making 525-hp in this application. The car can be driven using a 6-speed manual transmission or an R-tronic automated sequential manual transmission that gives the driver full control. The 2010 Audi R8 has also its safety features — safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, side airbags, and knee airbags. Enough for the owner to know how safe this car is. Alcantara/leather sport seats, 19-inch alloy wheels, and bi-xenon…

2009 Smart ForTwo, The Smart Car For The Smart People

November 10, 2009
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Let’s not go far… Smart ForTwo. There are over a thousand sold within the year of its release. This two seater car is definitely an eye candy. It’s the talk of the town and it is safe, yes, safe to drive it on the road. Thanks to a deep dashboard and a distant leading edge to the windshield, the ForTwo feels bigger than it is, and about as solid as anything else on the road the majority of the time. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the ForTwo a four-star crash rating, so be assured that it is safe. It might be tiny but it packs a lot of…