2011 Chevy Volt: an electric car with a twist

January 30, 2009
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You now have a license to start dreaming about the new 2011 Chevy Volt although you will only be able to get your hands on this auto by the end of 2010. This futuristic electric vehicle was first seen during the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

It makes use of a series hybrid system and an electric motor to drive the vehicle.  However, when the lithium ion battery pack has been discharged you can rely on the gas engine to generate more electricity. The 2011 Chevy Volt is among the first vehicles in the retail market to feature lithium-ion batteries instead of nickel-metal-hydride.

The 2011 Chevy Volt has a range of 40 miles using…

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2009 Dodge RAM is a truck that drives like a sedan

January 30, 2009
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The 2009 Dodge RAM join the most important Chrysler models for the past 30 years including the Dodge Caravan, the 1994 Dodge Ram and the Dodge Aries K.

What makes it different is that its makers are relying on the 2009 Dodge RAM to give the Toyota Tundra a run for its money considering that the combined market force of the Tundra and the Tacoma beat the Ram and Dakota sales-wise last year.

With the Dodge Ram, the pick up need no longer be just a boring working car but a more powerful and refined truck with lots of gadgets. The 5,000 pound 2009 Dodge RAM is not your ordinary rough work truck…

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Hamann BMW X6 Tycoon spells elegance all the way

January 30, 2009
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The Hamann vehicle lineup is made up of such crazy names and the latest to join the group is the Hamann BMW X6 Tycoon. The auto has a familiar middle name as it is actually a BMW X6 widebody version thanks to the masculine front and rear wings.

It comes with an anodized 23-inch alloy wheels, side skirts, rear and roof spoiler that enhances its appearance, three-part diffuser, and three-spoke steering wheel. The exterior and the interior of the Hamann BMW X6 Tycoon all live up to the Tycoon’s name. Under the serial headlights are LED daytime running lights that are sure to catch everybody’s attention. The Tycoon is an improved…

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Mercedes-Benz SLA Concept

January 30, 2009
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Mercedes Benz will catch up with today’s new trend of small cars which have become saleable in the market maybe due to the financial meltdown which has changed today’s car-buying trend.  Mercedes Benz is bent on producing the SLA Roadster which has been just a concept way back in 2000.

It will come in a convertible new model which would be made available in the market in the second semester of 2011 or in 2012.   The SLA Roadster is seen to face heavy market competition from Mazda MX-5. The new Mercedes Benz SLA Concept will not longer be just a concept.  It is seen as a compact four-seat convertible that will take…

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Peaceful driving with the 2008 Euro Ford Focus

January 30, 2009
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Ford has become more focused in designing its coupe. It has done away with designs that have no use in today’s fast-paced electronic era. Nevertheless, Ford still lives up to its elegance and satisfying riding performance.

Coming fresh into the market is Ford 2008 Focus. Aside from its sleek and savvy exterior features, the new Ford Focus is more aerodynamic which eliminates engine noise, making driving a peaceful task to do. Less advanced in terms of speed and torque performance, but the Ford makes a comparatively comfortable ride with its pleasing steering, improved front seats with better contouring  and  firmer support.

Getting connected has never been made so easy while driving until…

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The missile- like Audi RS5

January 30, 2009
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Another missile-like car has just hit the market. Audi RS5 takes on the 420-hp V-8 speed features of RS4 line but it can breeze through a much higher rate with turbos which jacks up horsepower beyond the 450-hp range. What’s more amazing is its ability to twist and turn at 500 lb/ft, a striking performance made possible by its enhanced blower.

RS5 developer, Quattro team at Audi, has made sure that each part of RS5 is of impressive design. Along with its all-paw grip which lets RS5 to drive fast at 60 mph in four and a half seconds, it carries the latest A5 chassis layout, shifting the front axle 120mm further,…

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2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S gets flashier

January 30, 2009
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The 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is a two-door luxury sports that can accommodate four passengers in all. There are two models to choose from the Cabriolet trims and the Coupe. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is a very appealing sports convertible with sweeping headlights, powerful rear section and tractable spoiler.

It looks good all right but the widened body of this vehicle also makes sure it provides a more stable drive. It is bound to give the Jaguar XK-Series, the Aston martin DB9 and the Toyota MR2 Spyder a great challenge.

It has almost all the essential ingredients of the Carrera 4 but with a 3.8L engine for the 2009 Porsche 911…

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe for the sporty techy

January 30, 2009
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If you are looking for a rear-drive sports car without breaking your wallet then the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is an ideal choice.  This two-door Coupe is a 2010 model but is set for release in the early spring of 2009.

A lot of spectators during the Los Angeles auto show last year fell for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe so the release of this car is highly anticipated. The jaw-dropping wheel spinning stunt of the Genesis Coupe during the show, which was masterfully done by stunt drivers, only made consumers more excited about the auto.

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is available in a 4 cylinder, 2.0L turbocharged engine with 212 horsepower or a…

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2008 Chevy Malibu for comfort and style

January 30, 2009
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The 2008 Chevy Malibu does not only boast of a V6 engine but it also presents a room cabin, comfortable seats and an excellent riding experience for its passengers. However there are flaws like the absence of the rear center armrest and unexpected cabin materials that are below par.

The Chevy Malibu has lots of room for everyone and has unique interior and exterior designs. The new features of this car can perhaps turn the tide for the Chevy Malibu considering that it has been outperformed by competing midsized sedans.

This time, the Chevy has hit all the right notes with a 112-inch wheelbase, a platform design based on the Saturn Aura (yet…

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VW Polo en route to the US

January 30, 2009
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Americans will soon get the chance to own a small but fuel-efficient car as the VW Polo is on its way to the United States. VW development chief Ulrich Hackenberg predicted an oil price hike which will further increase the demand for small cars like the VW Polo.

The subcompact segment is in fact the fastest growing car segment in the US and while VW has never competed in that arena in the US the German manufacturer is confident that the US market will embrace VW’s new auto model which would be smaller than the Honda Fit but larger than the Toyota Yaris.

The smallest VW car being sold in the United States…

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The legendary Alfa Romeo Mito

January 30, 2009
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The Alfa Romeo Mito’s great style is not surprising considering the Alfa heritage.  It has an economical diesel engine which is a great option for those who want to economize as well as a very distinctive cabin design.

You should however watch out for superfluous electronic systems when test driving this auto. The Alfa Romeo Mito is a practical all-weather small vehicle designed in Milan but built in Turin. If you’re wondering about its last name, it means legend in Italian so you will at least have an Alfa Romeo legend in your hands when you get the Mito.

This three-door super mini has concentric LED lights that are circular, flush-doored side…

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Choose your personality color with the Ford Ka

January 30, 2009
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The new models of Ford Ka which will arrive this month will present a tempting array for car enthusiasts. Take your pick from the Ka Digital in high contrast green street fashion design, the Ka Grand Prix in the sporty chequered flag design and the Ka Tattoo with the fun metallic colors.

The Ka Digital is a green beauty both in and out. Apart from the base color it also boasts of green interiors including green headrests, center console bezel in solid green, green door panels, green leather handbrakes and floor mats.  The Ka Grand Prix comes with red seats but with contrasting white emboss pattern, red door panels, white headrests, red-stitched…

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Ford Mustang GT D1 Drift Car for maximum excitement

January 30, 2009
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The gorgeously exciting Ford Mustang GT D1 Drift Car is the embodiment of the 45 years of passion of the best designers and engineers in the auto industry and every Ford enthusiast could not help but anticipate how it will look and feel like once it’s drawn and manufactured to perfection.

You can take a peep at the Auto Alliance International Plant located in Flat Rock Michigan since the car will be built there. The 2010 Mustang will have two supercharger options with power options of 400 HP and 500 HP. The new 2010 Ford Mustang is definitely leaner and meaner and with new look both inside and out according to its…

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Tesla Roadster Sport is fast and green

January 30, 2009
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If you are on the lookout for a zero-emission electric auto then Tesla Motors is now taking orders for the new Tesla Roadster Sport with delivery target in June.

This is a high performance sports car that boasts of achieving zero to 60 miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds which is faster than the 3.9-seconds record for the standard Roadster. The good news is that if you are awaiting your order for the Tesla Roadster then you have an option to upgrade to the Tesla Roadster Sport.

Tesla global sales vice president Michael van der Sande said anybody who does not want o compromise on performance should opt for the Tesla…

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