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Continuation Cars 2008-03-30 21:01:00 Continuation CarsIn 2003, Carroll Shelby International Inc. and AC Motor Holdings, Ltd. announced production of authentic Shelby/AC Cobra[2], with the production vehicle arriving at dealers in July 2004[3]. Initially available models included Shelby AC 427 S/C Cobra and Shelby AC 289 FIA Cobra, which will be branded as the CSX 1000 and CSX 7500 Series, respectively. In February 2004 the first handcrafted aluminum body shell was built. However, AC Motor Holdings, Ltd. failed to perform under the terms of its license agreement with Carroll Shelby, and a lawsuit was filed by Shelby against AC Motor Holdings, Ltd. and its proprietor, Alan Lubinsky, in May 2006.
Super Snake 2008-03-30 20:58:00 Super Snake
Shelby Motors built 22 427 competition roadsters. In 1965, 1 was selected and converted into a special model called the 427 Cobra Semi-Competition Super-Snake. The first one of these (number CSX 3015) was originally part of a European promotional tour before its conversion. This conversion called for making the original racing model street legal with mufflers, a windshield and bumpers amongst other modifications. But some things were not modified, including the racing rear end, brakes and headers. The most notable Super-Snake modification is the addition of Twin Paxton Superchargers. This gave the car an alleged 800 brake horsepower (bhp) and 462 ft•lbf (626 N•m). of torque at an astounding low of 2800 rpm. Officially rated at 0-to-60 at 4.5 seconds, legend and lore have it Read more:Super
No title 2008-03-30 20:56:00 Mazda MX-5Manufacturer MazdaAlso called Mazda MX-5 MiataMazda MiataEunos RoadsterMazda RoadsterProduction 1989–presentAssembly Hiroshima, JapanClassRoadsterBody style(s)2-door convertibleLayoutFR layoutThe Mazda MX-5, also known as Miata in North America and Roadster (in Japan, is a sports car built by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan, since 1989. Its introduction was a significant development in the motor car industry that revived the roadster segment of sports cars, with other companies promptly introducing roadsters to their model ranges, such as the MG F, and the third-generation Toyota MR2.There have been three generations of the MX-5, consisting of major stylistic and mechanical upgrades. The first generation, designated NA, sold over 400,000 units. It was produced from 1989 to 1993 with
Overview 2008-03-30 20:54:00 OverviewThe MX-5, as envisioned by its designers, is a small roadster with minimal necessary weight and mechanical complexity — technologically modern, but a direct descendant of the small British roadsters of the 1960s such as the Triumph Spitfire, Austin-Healey Sprite, MG Midget and Lotus Elan.As a result, the MX-5 was designed with a traditional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and four-wheel independent double wishbone suspension. It has a longitudinally-mounted four cylinder engine coupled to a manual transmission; an automatic transmission is a cost option.The body is a conventional, but very light, unibody shell or "monocoque", with a (detachable) rear subframe. The MX-5 also incorporates a unique trusswork called the Powerplant Frame (PPF) which connects the engine to the di Read more:Overview
From idea to Production 2008-03-30 20:52:00 From idea to productionIn 1976, Bob Hall, a journalist at Motor Trend magazine who was an expert in Japanese cars and fluent in the language, met Kenichi Yamamoto, head of Research and Development at Mazda. Yamamoto asked Hall what kind of car Mazda should make in the future:In 1981, Bob Hall moved to a product planning position with Mazda US and again met Kenichi Yamamoto, now chairman of Mazda Motors, who remembered their conversation about a roadster and gave Hall the go-ahead to research the idea further. In 1983, the idea turned concept was approved under the "Offline 55" program, an internal Mazda initiative that sought to change the way new models were developed. Thus, under head of project Masakatsu, the concept development was turned into a competition between the Mazda design tea Read more:Production
Small Sedan: Honda CIVIC 2008-04-03 13:13:00 Small Sedan: Honda
CIVIC The civic was redesigned for 2006. With a relatively roomy interior, comfortable ride, smooth powertrain, and good handling, the Civic is enjoyable to drive. It also gets kudos for excellent reliability, impressive crash-test results, and good fuel economy. Models with manual and automatic transmission returned 31 nad 28 mpg over all. Read more:Small
Family Sedan: Honda Accord 2008-04-03 13:12:00 Family Sedan: Honda
Accord The accord provides an excellent balance of comfort, roominess, ride, and handling. Like the civic, it delivers very good fuel economy for its class four cylinder and V6 engines got 24 and 23mpg overall in testing and the hybrid model got 25 mpg. Read more:Family
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Luxury Sedan: Infiniti M35 2008-04-03 13:11:00 Luxury Sedan: Infiniti
M35 With an excellent combination of luxury and performance, the outstanding M35 earned with highest score of any current sedan. Well equipped and comfortable it’s just a capable on a twisty two-lane road as it is cursing down the highway. Available with near- or all-wheel drive, it also comes a V8 powered M45 model. Read more:Luxury
Minivan: Toyota Sienna 2008-04-03 13:11:00 Minivan: ToyotaSienna
For years. The Sienna and Honda Odyssey have swapped spots as top-rated minivan. For 2007, the Sienna received a new powerful and efficient 3.5 litre V6 engine that now gives it the edge in testing. Both minivans have spacious and refined interios on par with some luxury sedans. The sienna is queter and is offered with all-wheel drive, while the Odyssey has more agile handling.
Midsized SUV: Toyota Higerlander Hybrid 2008-04-03 13:10:00 Midsized SUV: Toyota
Higerlander Hybrid
The gas/electric Highlander Hybrid is an excellent overall package. It includes all the inviting attributes of the conventional Highlander plus better acceleration and moderately better fuel economy: 22 mpg. It is one of only three SUVs that have achieved an excellent overall score in the testing. The well rounded highlander provides a comfortable, quiet ride, excellent fit and finish, and an available but small third row. If you need a roomier third-row. If you need a roomier third-row seat, consider the Honda Pilot.
Budget cars: Honda Fit 2008-04-03 13:09:00 Budget cars: Honda
Fit Smaller than the Civic, the budget-priced Fit is the best overall in a new class of fuel efficient sub-compact cars. Not only is it fun to drive, but its compact dimensions pack an impressive amount of interior room and versatility. The rear seats can be folded flat or the cushions folded up against the backrest to create a tall floor-to-ceiling space that can accommodate bulky items. Overall fuel economy is an excellent 32 and 34 mpg with the automatic and manual transmissions, respectively. Antilock brakes and curtain air bags are standard, a rarity in this class.
Green Car: Toyota Prius 2008-04-03 13:08:00 Green Car: ToyotaPrius
The fuel – stingy, gas/ electric Prius hybrid provides reasonable performance in addition to excellent fuel economy. Its 44 mpg overall is the best measured in any five passenger vehicle. The interior is roomy enough to make it a viable alternative to a family sedan. A good alternative is the 37 mpg Honda Civic Hybrid. Read more:Green
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Upscale sedan: Infiniti G35 2008-04-03 13:07:00 Upscalesedan
: Infiniti
G35 The updated G35 successfully blends sportiness and luxury. Available in rear or all-wheel drive, it has an exuberant power train, agile handling, and a reasonably comfortable finished with much improved ergonomics. For an alternative that’s very comfortable and refined, but not sporty, consider the Lexus ES350. The updated G35 successfully blends sportiness and luxury. Available in rear or all-wheel drive, it has an exuberant power train, agile handling, and a reasonably comfortable finished with much improved ergonomics. For an alternative that’s very comfortable and refined, but not sporty, consider the Lexus ES350.
Chinese Cars starts to purr 2008-04-03 13:05:00 Chinese cars starts to purrNobody can ignore the rapid development of Chinese economy and the lure of its market. A famous saying among global business and economic circles goes; ‘Refusing china is to refuse wealth.According to statistics, globally top raking automobile giants and nearly all of the top 100 IT enterprises have arrived in China.The Chinese economy is far bigger the previously estimated and recent figures suggest that it has probably surpassed France, Italy and Britain to become world’s fourth-largest economy“We now have new snapshot of the Chinese economy,” Hong Liang an economist at Goldman Sachs in Honk Kong, said. “This is not slightly bigger economy.China continues to be home to the world’s fastest growing economy, jumping more than 10 per cent over the past Read more:Chinese
2006 Volkswagen Jetta, 2006 Jetta 2008-04-05 23:28:00 2006 Volkswagen
Jetta, 2006 Jetta2006 Volkswagen Jetta is the 5th generation of Jetta lineup from Volkswagen. The new design is more aggresive and great in style. 2006 Jetta is comming with improved engine with 2.5-liter 5-cylinder and a improvement to 150 hp at 5000 rpm of power. The torque level has also improved to 40 percent to 170 lb-ft. It is available in 5 speed manual and 6-speed Tiptronic. The much awaited fully independent suspension system, using a multi-link rear and optimized front axle is also going to be comming in the car for the first time.2006 Jetta has a stronger body with a double digit improvements in its dynamic and torsional rigidity. The new electro mechanical steering will be first of its king introduced in this car. Pricing for the car would come to about $18000 f
Officially Official : 2008 Mercedes-Benuz SLK 55 AMG 2008-04-05 23:25:00 Officially Official : 2008 Mercedes
-Benuz SLK 55 AMGMercedes-Benz finally came out with an official press release on the slightly revised 2008 SLK 55 AMG, pictures of which we first showed you earlier this week. Apart from the light exterior facelift that included a new front apron, dark-tinted headlamps, larger exterior mirrors, LED indicator repeaters in arrow design and new 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels the 2008 SLK 55 AMG also gets a revised AMG instrument cluster with new graphics. Underneath, the only significant change is the new direct steering with variable servo assistance. The newly designed steering rack allows a ratio spread from 15.8:1 to 11.5:1. According to Mercedes-Benz, this makes the roadster more agile and lively on winding roads, as the driver has less to do than befo Read more:Official
2006 Honda 2008-04-05 23:23:00 2006 Honda
2006 Honda Ridgeline is going to make its world debut in 2005 North American International Auto Show at Detroit. The truck is likely to go on sale somewhere in 2006. The truck would have VTEC® V-6 engine, Variable Torque Management, 4-wheel drive system and with great looks. The truck will have a payload capacity of half ton and is coming with stronger body rigidity. There is ample space for 5 adults to sit. The cargo bed is 5 foot long and is designed to carry different varieties of cargo. The original production model pictures will be released in the beginning of 2005.2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 303 horsepower 5.3L V8 with Displacement on Demand (DOD) technology (SS model) operation. The LS and LT models will have 211-hp 3.5L V6 operation. The engine would provide a fuel ec
Top 5 cars in 2008 2008-04-05 23:22:00 Top 5 cars in 2008Every year car enthusiasts and those in need of purchasing a new car look to Popular Mechanics for their take on the hot new models and safety factors. Today's shoppers want sleek designs that are fuel efficient and loaded with options. With gas prices over $3 a gallon, fuel economy is on the top of many minds while others want a trip back into their past.
The Chevy Corvette ZR1 2008-04-05 23:19:00 The ChevyCorvette
ZR1The Chevy Corvette ZR1 is going to be the dream car of many this fall! The 620-horsepower engine will deliver an incredible punch, while the vehicle is crafted from carbon fiber to keep the weight down. This is not a budget car, it will be priced at a hefty $100,000, but to many collectors it is well worth every penny.
Chevy Malibu 2008-04-05 23:18:00 Chevy Malibu
For the second year running, the Chevy Malibu has won the "North American Car of the Year" award. The Malibu is a mid-sized sedan designed and engineered by women. The asking price of $20,000 is reasonable to many and the sleek design and well-designed dashboard is going to make this a crowd pleaser. Acoustic glass blocks out road noise so that the stereo system doesn't have to be cranked up to absurd levels or passengers have to yell to be heard. The instrument panel covers the necessities including low oil, tire pressure, outside temperature, and more. Finally, electronic stability assists the braking system. Read more:Chevy
Hyundai 2008-04-05 23:17:00 HyundaiIn recent years, Hyundai has built a solid reputation for affordable, reliable vehicles. Their new Genesis takes the roominess of an SUV and puts it in the body of a luxury car. At under $30,000, the Genesis comes with a V6 or V8 engine. Also coming out in the fall, the Genesis is going to be heavy competition for the Lexus. With a ten-year, 100,000 miles power train warranty, it's destined to be a success. Read more:Hyundai
Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid 2008-04-05 23:12:00 Saturn Vue Green
Line Hybrid
The Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid promises the power of a V6 engine while getting an impressive 30 miles to the gallon. In the city where speed limits are lower, drivers will be able to switch the vehicles engines to electric power to conserve fuel. On highways, the engine uses gasoline at a reduced rate of consumption. Drivers are going to love that they can have a fuel-efficient SUV with plenty of room. Priced at $25,000 to start, the Saturn Vue Green Line is a great way to save money on both gas and on the price of a new car. Read more:Saturn
Toyota 2008-04-05 23:04:00 ToyotaIn late 2008, Toyota releases their new car, the Venza. This five passenger car will only be available in the United States and come with a choice of four or six-cylinder engine. Toyota is rumored to be putting a rearview camera in the Venza eliminating any potential dangers in backing up. There will also be automatic high beams, keyless start, and Bluetooth technology. The aerodynamic design is going to impress because the sunroof covers most of the roof, so both front and rear passengers can look up at the stars. Meanwhile, massive amounts of storage space are going to make this car a dream come true for many. Read more:Toyota
009 Subaru Forester 2008-04-04 23:32:00 009 Subaru
ForesterOf the modern-era Subarus, the Forester has been the model that most closely reflects the character that the brand was built on: inexpensive, capable, utilitarian, slightly unconventional, and unconcerned with appearances. A Subaru among Subarus, this grungy earth child has been happily chugging along on the crunchy fringe of the compact SUV market. For 2009, the Forester has undergone a redesign that has made it larger, more SUV-like, and, well, more normal. And although the new Forester looks a lot different from the previous model, it manages to retain many of its predecessors' strengths while expanding its appeal.With its all-new body, the Forester goes from mutant station wagon to mainstream compact crossover. It's significantly longer, wider, and taller.All of that
Green Giants are coming 2008-04-04 23:16:00 Green Giants
are comingA new breed of sport utility will be rolling out this fall. The will be big, powerful and half electric. As global automaker giants are looking forward for more green motoring, they are coming up with lesser fuel consuming or semi-hybrid technology.This fall, the full-size SUV and the hybrid will have their first offspring, and they will be burly ones- a Chevrolet Tahoe and a GMC Yukon. But they won’t be alone for long.Not only is General Motors expecting a full hybrid version of the Escalade, Sierra and Silverado 1500, but Daimler Chrysler will son be delivering a hybrid Dodge Durango and Chrysler As-pen. The age of the monster hybrid is now upon us.The new breed is quite a bit different from its smaller hybrid SUV competitors – the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Lex Read more:Green
10 Best Vehicle for 2007 2008-04-04 23:15:00 10 best vehicles for 2007Buying a new or changing a vechicle is often said to ba a tough job. Since most consumers get stuck at their inability of assessing the technical specifications, requirement and affordability, here we present you the 10 best vehicles for the 2007 model year.Based on in-depth vehicle reports for every model tested this will help you make the right purchasing decision.Among small SUVs, the redesigned Toyota RAV4 could be your right choice, while the updated infiniti G35 beat all other upscale sedans. A new engine propelled the Toyota Sienna to the top of minivan ratings. The redesigned Mazda MX-5 Miatra earn the nod in the Fun to Drive category. And, the new Honda Fit is in a new category for small, fuel-efficient budgets cars.These Top Picks are recommended vehicles Read more:Vehicle
Fun to Drive: Mazda Mx-5 Miata 2008-04-04 23:14:00 Fun to Drive: Mazda
Mx-5 MiataThe Miata won drivers over with its balanced handling, quick and precise steering, and crisp-shifting six-speed manual transmission. The manual top can be lowered and raised with one hand from the driver’s seat, making open motoring a snap. An optional power folding hard top was introduced for 2007. If you want a fun-to-drive to car the Mazda Miata is the right choice.
Small SUV: Toyota RAV4 2008-04-04 23:10:00 Small SUV: Toyota
RAV4The RAV4’S 2006 redesign is a significant improvement over its predecessor, and the V6 version is the only non- hybrid SUV to earn an excellent rating. Larger than the outgoing model, The RAV4 has an interior that is versatile, comfortable, and now spacious enough for an optional but small third-row seat. Its 3.5 litre V6 is smooth and powerful, and returns good fuel economy that’s only 1 mpg less than the standard four-cylinder. Handling is agile and the ride is comfortable Read more:Small
2008 Jeep® Liberty 2008-04-07 21:06:00 2008 Jeep® Liberty – All-new From the Ground Up* All-new 2008 Jeep® Liberty remains true to its legendary 4×4 heritage* Improved on-road ride and handling with new independent front and new five-link rear suspension systems* All-new Jeep classic exterior styling, functional interior space and upgraded amenities designed to broaden its appeal to consumers* Industry-exclusive Sky Slider™ full-open canvas roofThe Jeep® Liberty has remained a leader in the mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) market since its introduction in 2002. The popular mid-size SUV gives off-road enthusiasts and owners their own sense of personal freedom and capability that only defines the Jeep brand.All-new from the ground up for 2008, the Jeep Liberty remains true to its legendary 4×4 heritage by offering tw
Engineering 2008-04-07 21:04:00 EngineeringThe all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty offers a balance of off-road capability and on-road refinement.* All-new independent front suspension, all-new five-link rear suspension, and a power rack-and-pinion steering system contribute to the all-new 2008 Jeep Liberty’s blend of on-road ride comfort and nimble, confidence-inspiring handling* Two four-wheel-drive systems – all-new Selec-Trac II, full-time four-wheel-drive system and Command-Trac, a part-time four-wheel-drive system – both are Jeep Trail Rated* The 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine provides the 2008 Jeep Liberty with competitive peak power and torque while providing smooth, quiet operation and proven durability. It produces 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque @ 4,000 rpm. Fuel economy has been impro
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