COROLLA ALTIS SPORT

COROLLA ALTIS SPORT

The Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s attracted the young car enthusiasts of India with their new model car named “Corolla Altis Sport” . The price of this stylish car is Rs 11.35 lakh. This car is equipped with the high safety features that provide all-round protection to its occupants. Only 300 units of the new Limited Edition Corolla Altis Sport will be available for sales. Toyota wants to target young buyers with the Sports Limited Edition which comes with features like front and rear bumper spoilers, headlamp garnish, sleek side skirts and rear LED spoiler.Interior changes include contemporary dual tone seat fabric and wood finish rear cup holders, which give the feeling of luxury and elegance. It is a most popular Corolla sedan model car and the new model will be launched in petrol as well as a diesel model on June 9. It will come in two exciting colors - Metallic Gray and Metallic Silver. The car lovers are very much feeling that new model Corolla Altis Sport is one of the best cars in this year. Hope that it will have good success in the Indian car Market and hope it goes well with Indian Roads.

TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTORS - OVERVIEW

Toyota Kirloskar Motors is one of the leading auto manufacturer companies in India. Today, their presence in India is through a joint the venture between Toyota Motor Corporation and Kirloskar Group in India. It is well developed by the economy. In 1918, Toyoda Spinning and Weaving Company was established by Sakichi Toyoda and his son Kiichiro Toyoda. Then Sakichi was created an automatic loom in 1924. In 1937, the company was established by Kiichiro Toyoda in Japan. Soon it became the largest vehicle manufacturer of Japan and is one of the biggest vehicle manufacturers of the world. In 1947, Toyota’s small-sized vehicles were sold under the name “Toyopet”.The first Crown models launched in the USA in 1957. After that by 1965, models like Corolla build its reputation and sales.The company was awarded its first Japanese Quality Control Award at the start of the 1980s and began participating in a wide variety of Motorsports. Today, this company has made a long history in manufacturing luxury cars with attractive styling and exciting engines, which improve the quality of everyday life. Furthermore, this company is very popular due to the manufacture of high quality, capacity and comfort cars and this company employs approximately 316,000 people worldwide. Some of the most successful Toyota Kirloskar car models in India including “Camry”, “Corolla”, “Innova” and the “Land Cruiser”. The most expensive car from Toyota is a very powerful SUV named ” Land Cruiser Prado”.

Vauxhall opens up new Insignia

The new Insignia’s Cabin design and rigging out will provide DNA for future Vauxhall designs.

Vauxhall has just released the first official pictures of the new Insignia’s Interior ahead of its world public debut at the British International Motor Show, London, at the end of next month.

The car replaces the Vauxhall Vectra, and it goes on sale in both hatchback and saloon forms throught the UK in October from Vauxhall dealers nationwide.

But it’s the interior space, fixtures and fittings that will come under close scrutiny from fleet buyers, and Vauxhall has set out to impress.

John Puskar, head of interior design at GM Europe, says “We wanted to create Interior enviroments for all our future vehicles that are warm, inviting and sporty. The new Vauxhall Insignia is the first evidence of this philosophy.”

This translates into a high quality cabin with a warm and inviting interior.

Vauxhall’s designers have added an amber-coloured ambient light to enhance the night driving enviroment. The instrument cluster is illuminated white, but on pressing the SPORT button, the lighting turns red to match the surrounding illumination

Cabin practicality will also raise the bar in Insignia’s market sector says Puskar.

“The centre console offer felxibility and intelligent design solutions, such as space liberating e-brake and seperate multi-function control on certain models.

“Both the steering wheel and front seats have a huge range of adjustability to suit all shapes and sizes, while adjustable armrests, ergonomically-placed controls, a multi use storage box, and MP3 connectivity will reinforce Insignia’s appeal to private and business drivers, “adds the GM design chief.

Vauxhall says the Insignia’s cabin design and rigging-out will provide the DNA for future Vauxhall designs.

The Vauxhall Insignia’s driver and front passenger are surrounded by a bold, wrap around fascia that flows into the glove box and door handle areas to give a feeling of greater space.

Replacing a model is a big step for any car maker, but the Insignia’s inside job will raise benchmarks even further in the large family car market.

Brabus SV12 R

The Maybach luxury cars

Maybach Landaulet
The $1.4 million Maybach Landaulet is a chauffeur-driven car with a top that can be opened fully at the rear, while the chauffeur's compartment remains completely enclosed. A partition screen with clear glass and curtains dissects the car, and folding tables in the back allow for afternoon Champagne lunches on the go--on reclining white-leather seats, of course. When the weather doesn't allow for such things, there's a Dunhill umbrella stowed in a special slot on the door.
Maybach 62 Zeppelin
If you hate the smell of exhaust or the skunk you just passed on the highway? you should buy the Maybach 62 Zeppelin, your nose will never have to suffer again. The car comes with a built-in, illuminated atomizer that gently diffuses the fragrance of your choice throughout the cabin. The cost of the car is around $506,500.

2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Purity of form—billowing fenders, teardrop windows, and almond headlamps, among other things—and the perfect positioning of details are what makes the 8C so sexy. Its wheels, for example, are already regarded by our staff as among the 10 hottest, and its lower air intakes could quite possibly bring the mustache back in vogue. Given the shapely sheetmetal, it hardly even matters, but what’s underhood is nearly as splendid as the wrapper: a sonorous 4.7-liter V-8 that is closely related to the engine found in another car on this list, the Maserati GranTurismo, as well as several Ferraris.
Most Americans currently don’t know—or care one way or another—about Alfa Romeo’s plans to return to the U.S. But anyone lucky enough to lay eyes on the brilliant 8C Competizione that is leading the charge will be darn glad Alfa’s back. Why? Because this is beauty.

2009 BMW 7-Series

The 2009 7 Series is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in two trims, the 750i Sedan and the 750Li Sedan. This car we selected for our top ten cars because of it’s popularity. The 2009 BMW 7-Series debuts the fifth-generation 7-Series with new exterior styling, more interior room and improvements in both driving dynamics and comfort.
The 750i and the 750Li with a 5.5 inch longer wheelbase are both powered by a new twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine that produces 400 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Standard Driving Dynamics Control offers different settings shock firmness, transmission shift characteristics, throttle response and power-steering assist with four different modes: Comfort, Normal, Sport and Sport Plus. New technology includes a night vision camera and a camera-based traffic sign recognition system.

2009 Mercedes Benz C Class

The 2009 C-Class is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sports sedan, This Top Car is available in 6 trims ranging from the C300 Sport Sedan to the C63 AMG Sport Sedan. The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds Comfort Suspension for the C300 Luxury. New optional color interiors for C300 Sport and C350 Sport include Grey/Black and Almond/Mocha and Burl Walnut trim is available. Technological upgrades include an available integrated compass in the rear-view mirror and the optional navigation system includes a larger 40 gigabyte hard drive with more space reserved for music and Zagat Restaurant Survey. A total of eight airbags are standard including new Pelvic airbags for front-seat occupants.
Upon introduction, the C300 Sport Sedan is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, V6, 228-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The C63 AMG Sport Sedan is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V8, 451-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

2010 Ford Mustang – Full of Power

The 2010 Ford Mustang is all-new with a tightly sculpted exterior design, a more refined interior and added performance with larger wheels and increased horsepower. The 2010 Mustang is powered by either a 315-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 engine or a 210-horsepower 4.0-liter V6 engine.
The 2010 Mustang is a 2-door, 4-passenger family coupe, sports coupe, convertible, or convertible sports car available in 8 trims, ranging from the V6 Coupe to the GT Premium Convertible.
Upon introduction, the V6 Coupe is equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 210-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. The GT Premium Convertible is equipped with a standard 4.6-liter, V8, 315-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera

The 911 Carrera isn't all-new for 2009, though it has been significantly updated: Revised styling, new engines and a new twin-clutch automatic transmission. It's the last item -- which Porsche calls PDK -- that brings it to this list. PDK is what a twin-clutch transmission ought to be. It provides near-instant upshifts and downshifts with absolutely no interruption in power, and I mean none -- PDK can downshift from 7th gear directly to 2nd without even the slightest jolt. It's a truly amazing transmission -- and the 911 has the power and the handling to really put it to good use. I still prefer my Porsches with three pedals, but the 911 PDK is the best automatic-transmission-equipped sports car I've ever driven.
I just recently posted my 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera test drive, in which I gave you an earful (eyeful?) of how wonderful the 911 Carrera is. There are a lot of changes afoot for 2009, so I'll skip my usual drooling and get right to the nitty-gritty.
Inside the 2009 911, you'll find a new stereo with in-dash CD changer (finally! Last year's changer was in the trunk), Bluetooth phone compatibility, full (and extremely well-executed) iPod integration, and a new navigation system with a touch screen in place of last year's buttons. But that isn't the big news.
2009 Carreras get all-new engines with direct fuel injection. Though the engines entirely new, displacement is unchanged from last year; the Carrera's 3.6 liter flat-6 puts out 345 horsepower, up 20 from last year, while the Carrera S' 3.8 is up 30 hp to 385. But that isn't the big news, either.
No, the big news is Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe -- PDK to its friends -- which is Porsche's new 7-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission. Similar in operation to Volkswagen/Audi's DSG (explained in detail here), PDK is the best twin-clutch I've driven. Stomp the pedal and the transmission goes from 7th gear to 2nd in the blink of an eye -- and with no surge, no lurch, absolutely no interruption in power. Truly amazing. PDK can be shifted manually with steering-wheel buttons or the shift lever, but with two sport modes you can let the transmission pick the gears and never be left wanting for power. PDK is expensive ($4,080) but worth it for the performance it delivers. For purists, Porsche still offers a 6-speed manual.
Touch-screen nav, Bluetooth, iPod and in-dash CD player were much-needed updates, and the PDK transmission is a huge leap forward. The 911 Carrera is better than ever, and I'm disappointed -- not in the 911, but in the fact that I can't afford one. -- Aaron Gold

First Glance: Oh ye of little faith!

The hot-rod Caddy isn't just one of the best new cars of 2009, it's one of the best cars I've ever driven. Its handling is laser-fine and remarkably unflappable, while the power from its supercharged V8 (556 hp/551 lb-ft) is the stuff Bible stories are written about. Remember, this is the car that beat the BMW M5 around Germany's grueling 17.5-mile Nürburgring race track. The CTS-V runs 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, yet it's posh and genteel enough to ferry your fickle mother-in-law to high tea with the Ladies' Aid Society. With a pricing starting just over $60k, the CTS-V delivers a bang-for-the-buck quotient of nuclear proportions. All this, plus it was conceived, designed and built right here in the US of A. Take that, Germany!
I wish everyone who has ever talked smack about General Motors' engineering prowess (or lack thereof) could test drive the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. And I don't just mean a quick spin; I mean really drive it -- on the highway, through the curves, and on a race track, just like I did at Cadillac's CTS-V press preview. Anyone can stuff a huge, high-horsepower V8 into a small(ish) car and make something it go really, really fast, but what's amazing about this car is its finesse. On the track, it's quick, precise and amazingly well behaved. Cruising down the highway, it's smooth and composed, with little to indicate that you're driving a car with more horsepower than a Lamborghini Gallardo. It's an amazing bit of engineering, this new CTS-V, and GM's slide-rule set should be very proud of what they hath wrought.
One could argue that the CTS-V is the wrong car for the times, and one would no doubt win that argument. Bear in mind that the CTS-V was conceived when no one seriously thought gas would ever go past $2/gallon or that the car market would crash like it did. Kudos to GM for not turning tail and pulling the plug.
Okay, enough pontificating, let's review the car!

First Glance: Evolution-in-training

The Lancer Ralliart is Mitsubishi's first attempt to take on Subaru's mid-level WRX, and it's a good 'un. With a two-liter turbo engine, all-wheel-drive, and twin-clutch automatic transmission (an interesting and somewhat controversial choice), the Ralliart fits in between the happy-go-lucky Lancer GTS and the take-no-prisoners Lancer Evolution -- but it feels more like a toned-down Evolution than a tuned-up GTS. The Ralliart delivers big-time thrills in a sensible, family-friendly package -- that's my kind of car!
Pickup owners argue Chevy vs. Ford; sport-compact owners argue Evo vs. STI. For the uninitiated, they mean the Mitsubishi Lancer Evoltion and the Subaru Impreza WRX STI, a pair of high-tech 300ish-horsepower all-wheel-drive four-doors. I've always been a Mitsubishi man, but it's really a matter of personal taste -- both are awesome cars.
Until now, buyers who wanted the technoriffic all-wheel-drive performance of an Evo or an STI but couldn't swing the $35k price tag had only one choice: Subaru's Impreza WRX. For 2009, Mitsubishi is getting into the game with the Lancer Ralliart. Just as the Subaru WRX is a scaled-down STI, the Ralliart is essentially a detuned Lancer Evolution. Under the hood is a version of the Evo's 4B11 turbocharged and intercooled two-liter four-cylinder engine (link goes to photo) that produces 237 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque (vs. 291 hp and 300 lb-ft in the Evo). The Ralliart shares the Evo's all-wheel-drive system and limited-slip differentials, but lacks the Evo's Active Yaw Control rear axle. The Ralliart gets a twin-clutch automatic transmission, just like the Lancer Evolution MR. The Ralliart even looks a lot like the Evo, with a blacked-out grille (chrome-ringed on the Ralliart), three-scoop hood, and big rear wing; it doesn't get the Evo's slightly-bulged fenders because it lacks the Evo's slightly-wider track and wheelbase (width and length between the wheels). The Ralliart is priced about $6,500 cheaper than the stick-shift Evolution GSR and almost $12k cheaper than the automatic Evo MR

First Glance: Livin' large

I'll admit it -- I'm a sucker for the AMG-designed 6.2 liter V8 that powers all of Mercedes' 63-series AMG cars. The engine is strong as an ox and makes fantastic noises whether it's running full-bore up a freeway onramp or just idling at the curb. Take all that motoriffic goodness and pack it into a rich man's tin-top convertible, and, well, that's the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG. Fast, loud and beautiful -- what's not to love?
I've never really understood the Mercedes-Benz SL roadster, particularly the megabuck AMG version. As far as I was concerned, the SL was little more than a display case for your trophy wife, or a way for drug dealers and Internet millionaires to give us working stiffs the finger without having to lift, er, a finger.

And then I drove the SL63 AMG.

And now I am wondering how one finds an entry-level position as a drug dealer or an Internet millionaire. (I tried Craigslist. No dice.)
I like to start my reviews by defining the car in question. So what is the SL63? Well, it's stupid. But I mean that in a good way, as in stupid powerful (518 horsepower), stupid fast (0-60 in 4.4 seconds), and stupid expensive ($133k, but only if you're willing to slum it and forgo things like massaging climate-controlled seats).
The SL has undergone a host of changes for 2009, including updated styling and a revised interior. But what I cared most about was the SL63's engine: The AMG-designed 6.2 liter V8 that Mercedes has been dropping into pretty much any and every car they can. (Rumor has it that if you want your Honda Fit to keep getting 36 MPG, you shouldn't park it too close to the AMG factory.) There are a few different versions of this engine, and the SL63 gets the biggie: 518 horsepower, 465 lb-ft of torque, and an exhaust system loud enough to be heard on Neptune. Mercedes makes a more powerful SL -- the $191,575 SL65 AMG, with a 604 hp twin-turbo V12 -- but it doesn't have the bad-boy attitude of the SL63.

First Glance: Super size me!

The 2009 Mazda6 is my new favorite mid-size family sedan. Why? First of all, it does family-sedan stuff brilliantly well. It's roomy and fuel-efficient with a great cabin and a very reasonable price tag. Second, it makes safety a priority, with six airbags and electronic stability control standard in all models, even the cheapest one. And third, it's brilliant to drive. The standard four-cylinder engine delivers plenty of power (the optional V6 delivers tons more) and the road manners are fantastic -- the Mazda6 is amazingly fun in the curves, yet it has a smooth, quiet ride that makes it a pleasure to live with on a day-to-day basis. If there's a downside to this car, I haven't found it yet.
The Mazda6 has always been popular among people who love to drive, but it fell down on many of the aspects most important to mid-size buyers: Back seat room, trunk space, engine power, and (by Mazda's own rather candid admission) build quality. Normally, having a niche product is a good thing -- but with almost 3 million Americans buying mid-size sedans in 2007, and only a small fraction of them taking home a Mazda6, Mazda decided it was time to get a bigger slice of the pie chart.
Mazda's formula was simple: Copy Nissan. Back in 2001, the Nissan Altima was a smallish four-cylinder sedan sized somewhere between a compact and a Camry. In 2002, Nissan introduced a bigger Altima, exclusive to the North American market, with options including a muscle-car V6 engine. Sales exploded, and the invincible duo (Toyota Camry and Honda Accord) became the invincible trio.
The 2009 Mazda6 follows the same pattern. While the previous Six was the same as the car sold in Europe, the new Six is exclusive to the US, Canada and Mexico. Everything is bigger -- length, width, cabin and trunk volume, engine sizes, even the car's commitment to safety. The new Six casts a shadow larger than the Camry and Altima and just a shade smaller than the Accord. Viewed from the front (link goes to photo), there's a distinct family resemblance to Mazda's RX-8 sports car, while the teardrop-like profile reminds me of Nissan's Maxima (as well as Mazda's MX-6 from the 90s -- anyone remember that one? Man, what a beautiful car.)

First Glance: Oh ye of little faith!

The hot-rod Caddy isn't just one of the best new cars of 2009, it's one of the best cars I've ever driven. Its handling is laser-fine and remarkably unflappable, while the power from its supercharged V8 (556 hp/551 lb-ft) is the stuff Bible stories are written about. Remember, this is the car that beat the BMW M5 around Germany's grueling 17.5-mile Nürburgring race track. The CTS-V runs 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, yet it's posh and genteel enough to ferry your fickle mother-in-law to high tea with the Ladies' Aid Society. With a pricing starting just over $60k, the CTS-V delivers a bang-for-the-buck quotient of nuclear proportions. All this, plus it was conceived, designed and built right here in the US of A. Take that, Germany!
I wish everyone who has ever talked smack about General Motors' engineering prowess (or lack thereof) could test drive the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. And I don't just mean a quick spin; I mean really drive it -- on the highway, through the curves, and on a race track, just like I did at Cadillac's CTS-V press preview. Anyone can stuff a huge, high-horsepower V8 into a small(ish) car and make something it go really, really fast, but what's amazing about this car is its finesse. On the track, it's quick, precise and amazingly well behaved. Cruising down the highway, it's smooth and composed, with little to indicate that you're driving a car with more horsepower than a Lamborghini Gallardo. It's an amazing bit of engineering, this new CTS-V, and GM's slide-rule set should be very proud of what they hath wrought.
One could argue that the CTS-V is the wrong car for the times, and one would no doubt win that argument. Bear in mind that the CTS-V was conceived when no one seriously thought gas would ever go past $2/gallon or that the car market would crash like it did. Kudos to GM for not turning tail and pulling the plug.
Okay, enough pontificating, let's review the car!

Road Test: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 car review

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is something now that it wasn’t a decade ago. Then available only with an automatic transmission and a less-than-inspiring engine, the first SLK was spurned by purist sports car enthusiasts who rightly saw it as better suited for the boulevard rather than the winding backroads.

But the SLK did have something no other convertible or roadster had, the first modern retractable hardtop that converted a weatherproof, quiet and secure two-seat coupe to a topless almost-a-sports car in less than a minute.

Today the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class still has a retractable hardtop, though refined from the original to take less trunk room when lowered, but the two-seater has been honed to a genuine sports car.

The differences are largely subjective, meaning the handling is sharper and such, but there are objective factors as well. Take power, for example. While the SLK-class received a significant restyling for 2009, with a crisper front end with a new front bumper that emphasizes the V-shaped hood and what Mercedes calls a “modified segmentation of the air intakes” for a more aggressive appearance, the V-6-equipped SLK350 received a 32 horsepower bump so that it now produces a healthy 300 horses.

Here are some of the latest cars showcased in various auto shows around the world. Check them outThe Lincoln MKT concept car valued $1 million is presented to the media, during the International Hall of the Automobile 2008, in Mexico City, on

Orochi Kabuto

Japanese auto maker Mitsuoka Motor designer Takanori Aoki introduces the company's new sports car 'Orochi Kabuto,' equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 engine on a midship stylish body in Tokyo on September 26, 2008. Mitsuoka started to accept orders for the sports car and will deliver to customers early next year.

new Dodge Demon concept car

The new Dodge Demon concept car is presented to the media at the International Hall of the Automobile 2008 in Mexico City.

Lancia Ypsilon Moda Milano

Lancia and Italian fashion house Moda Milano team up on the 2008 Lancia Ypsilon Moda Milano. Featuring a two-tone body (Raffaello white and opaque Borromini grey), with interior trim in black Starlite leather and Alcantara, the Ypsilon Moda Milano is the latest in automotive fashion. Exciting cars like this and others were on display at the

Peugeot 908 RC

The stunning Peugeot 908 RC is a luxury four-door limousine concept, and derives its name from its engine: the Peugeot V12 HDi DPFS, which powers the racing version of the Peugeot 908. The engine offers an amazing level of performance for a diesel engine, with 700 bhp and torque in excess of 885 lb-ft. A compact 6-speed electronically controlled sequential gearbox has been specially adapted to withstand the tremendous torque, and is located under the engine

2009 Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept Car

The Cross Cabrio combines the genes of a typical dynamic soft-top convertible from Audi with the all-round qualities of a fully fledged SUV.

2009 Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept Car

2009 Audi R8

The Audi R8 is a mid-engined sports car introduced by the German automaker Audi in 2007 and based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platrform.

2009 Volkswagen Space Up! Concept Car

2009 Volkswagen Space Up! concept car displayed in the Los

2009 Chevrolet Beat Concept Car

Volkswagen’s new Golf aims to tempt the senses

'Quietest Golf of all time'

By Christiaan Hetzner, ReutersMay 11, 2009

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German carmaker Volkswagen shows the new VW Golf car during its press presentation near Reykjavik in Iceland in mid September.

Photograph by: Handout photo, Reuters

Launching its most important model into a falling car market, Volkswagen is betting the look and feel of its Golf VI can win over discriminating hatchback buyers, in the absence of revolutionary advances under the hood.

Learning from the mistakes that beset the last Golf’s rollout late in 2003, VW expects easier assembly, improved economies of scale and a smooth production ramp-up will help it earn an initial 5 percent operating margin after the Golf V took over a year to make a profit.

Described by Automotive Magazine as "the barometer of European markets," the Golf VI’s launch on Oct. 10 could also serve as a leading indicator for demand: rival carmakers are set to roll out their latest hatchbacks over the next 12 months.

With forecasters at J.D. Power already predicting car sales in Western Europe will fall in 2009 to their lowest level in more than a decade — and Volkswagen itself more cautious for next year — the challenge remains daunting.

At the new compact’s media debut in Iceland recently, Volkswagen called the car "the quietest Golf of all time" thanks to extensive acoustic improvements. It pointed to a puristic design and higher-quality materials, which give a greater feeling of comfort and luxury than in the current model.

"In the recent past, the design was overstyled and overdecorated," said group design boss Walter de Silva, who took over from Murat Gunak about 18 months ago and junked his predecessor’s plans in favour of a completely different look.

"It had little to do with the VW brand’s simplicity and character and the approach was wrong for Volkswagen," he said.

In the industry’s most competitive segment, the Golf will contend with about 130 direct European rivals, such as this year’s upcoming Renault Megane or the Opel Astra, due in 2009.

An emphasis on horizontal lines returns the Golf’s design to its roots and baroque ornamentation gives way to clear, crisp elegance that will be the face of the brand to come.

"This sets a higher benchmark for the entire Golf class," said Martin Winterkorn, chief executive at VW.

The Golf saved Volkswagen from collapse when it premiered in 1974 and over 26 million have been delivered to customers since. The world’s third-largest carmaker needs a home-run then if it is to reach a group sales target of 8 million vehicles by 2011.

Anything short of unmitigated success could knock VW’s stock price, hitherto inflated in anticipation of rival Porsche’s accumulation of shares to gain control by the end of this year — a milestone Porsche said on Tuesday it had crossed.

According to Reuters data, 24 of 32 analysts polled have a bearish recommendation on the stock, which is up about 58 percent so far this year against a backdrop of sliding equity markets.

ICELAND A NATURAL CHOICE

Since the compact class attracts car buyers from nearly all walks of life, manufacturers must be extremely careful and change only what is necessary to give new models a fresh look.

The Golf VI will retail in Germany starting at 16,500 euros for the Trendline version including VAT, roughly 200 euros more than the corresponding Golf V. A new Golf is due for North America sometime next year.

The latest model remains unmistakably a Golf, and while Volkswagen dramatically altered the underpinnings of the fifth-generation — something more likely to be noticed by a mechanic than a consumer — it has focused this time around on improving the things one can see, hear, touch and feel.

Designers and engineers sought to enrich its ergonomics by dampening sounds and vibrations in the car’s interior wherever possible, to reduce driver fatigue and increase road safety.

Modifications were made to better isolate engine noise from the cabin. New door sealings, tyres that roll quieter and three layers of sound-damping film to the windshield were added.

Unlike the Golf V, where VW heavily emphasised the car’s improved handling thanks to a new multi-link rear suspension, it has steered clear of major changes to the Golf’s chassis.

That is part of the company’s gradual phase-out of using platforms on which to build cars, which limits scope for radically different dimensions and hence scale effects.

Ulrich Winzen, chief analyst in Germany for automotive industry researcher R.L. Polk, believes the new hatchback could jolt reluctant buyers out of their current lethargy.

"This time Volkswagen got it exactly right," he said. "They improved those elements that are immediately noticeable. Customers don’t have to read the technical specs or pop the hood and look at the engine now just to know it’s a new Golf."

Presenting the new model in Iceland, with its unpolluted air and abundance of geothermal energy, was part of Volkswagen’s strategy to refine the brand focus.

"It was a natural choice for a clean and simple product. We did not feel it was appropriate to show the Golf in a city like London or Madrid," said de Silva.

Gone are the belligerent headlights and gaudy trapezoidal chrome grill that became the hallmark of aggressively styled vehicles such as the Tiguan or Eos under former design boss Gunak and ex-VW brand chief Wolfgang Bernhard.

By bundling its purchasing power, Volkswagen was able to boost cabin comfort at no added expense through the substitution of higher-quality materials not found in the Golf V, which went over budget late in the development phase.

Building the new Golf on its predecessor’s platform also allows for considerable cost savings, meaning VW can redirect investments over the next four years towards developing its new modular tool kits that the later Golf VII will share.

This so-called "MQB" due in 2012 offers better flexibility in design and greater synergies between vehicles positioned across different segments. This could solve a common complaint that the Golf’s rear seats still do not fold flush.

"A flat loading bay is on my wish-list for the next Golf," VW brand design chief Klaus Bischoff promised future buyers.

Tesla unveils their new Model S electric car

Published: April 1st, 2009

Tesla Motors, the electric car startup company, recently unveiled their new Model S car in Los Angeles. The electric prototype car will cost $49,900, after a $7,500 tax credit and will be available for purchase in late 2011.

“Model S doesn’t compromise on performance, efficiency or utility — it’s truly the only car you need,” said Tesla CEO, Chairman and Product Architect Elon Musk. “Tesla is relentlessly driving down the cost of electric vehicle technology, and this is just the first of many mainstream cars we’re developing.”

The Tesla Model S will have a range of 300 miles with the possibility to buy less expensive batteries that will give you a range of 230 or 160 miles. The charging time is expected to take 4 hours, or 45 minutes by using a “quickcharge”. The car will do 0-60 mph in less than six seconds (5.6 seconds), a sport version of the car is promised to achieve 0-60 mph “well below five seconds”.

“Model S costs half as much as a Roadster, and it’s a better value than much cheaper cars,” Musk said. “The ownership cost of Model S, if you were to lease and then account for the much lower cost of electricity vs. gasoline at a likely future cost of $4 per gallon, is similar to a gasoline car with a sticker price of about $35,000. I’m positive this car will be the preferred choice of savvy consumers.”

The car will also have access to internet via 3G and be equipped with a 17-inch LCD screen in the center console. You will also be notified by SMS when the Model S has fully charged its batteries.

New BMW GINA Light Visionary Model Car Is One Sexy Shape-Shifter

The new BMW concept car is a shape-shifter? Hrmmm, this bears looking into. The new BMW GINA Light Visionary Model car is created using a flexible fabric that is rather stretched over a manipuable metal frame. So you can basically change the actual shape of your car based on what features you activate. More of like a classy Thing.

This is currently no word on if this beautiful machine will actually go into production, but my vote is a definite yes!

Mercedes-Benz CLK Sport Edition

With its sporty appearance and sumptuous level of appointments, the immediately available Sport Edition is a new highlight among the Coupés and Cabriolets of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. 18-inch light-alloy wheels in an exclusive design, AMG styling features in the exterior and bi-xenon headlamps as standard give this special model a particularly distinctive appearance. The sporty, exclusive atmosphere of the interior is especially characterised by the grippy AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel, aluminium-look sports pedals and special velour floor mats.

The letter combination CLK has denoted excitement and driving pleasure for many years. The new “Sport Edition” special model now makes the Coupés and Cabriolets of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class even more desirable. Both externally and in the interior, the Sport Edition further upgrades the CLK models and makes them even more attractive and dynamic.

The exciting design of the CLK-Class is accentuated by muscular AMG styling features for an even more dynamic appearance. These include a front apron with more pronounced contours, as well as the rear apron and side skirts which typify AMG models. Large, 18-inch light-alloy wheels in a new, six twin-spoke design (front 225/40 R 18, rear 255/35 R18) further enhance the sporty appearance and contribute to driving pleasure. The same applies to the perforated front brake discs. The brake callipers of Sport Edition models bear the lettering “Mercedes-Benz”.

The special CLK Sport Edition models are equipped with bi-xenon headlamps including dynamic beam control, cornering lights with an integral foglamp function and a headlamp washer system as standard. The Active Light System is also available as optional equipment. A large, chrome-plated exhaust tailpipe and a special rear silencer provide a sonorous, sporty exhaust note.

Sporty, masculine features

The new Sport Edition is based on the already sporty configuration of the luxurious AVANTGARDE design and equipment line. In models equipped with an automatic transmission, an AMG sports steering wheel with upper sections of perforated leather and steering wheel shift paddles ensures an even more sporty touch. Depending on the engine variant, a further technical highlight is available in the form of the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the world’s only car transmission of this kind. Its seven gears can be shifted either automatically, via a manual shift programme or by means of steering wheel shift paddles as in the motor racing world. Moreover, 7G-TRONIC Sport reduces gearshift times by up to 30 percent.

The sporty atmosphere of the interior is accentuated by black upholstery in a combination of high-quality ARTICO man-made leather and fabric. A black leather interior is also available on request. Other sporty touches include a sports pedal cluster with an aluminium look and non-slip studs, as well as velour floor mats with silver-coloured edging.

The special models of the Mercedes-Benz CLK Sport Edition are available as Coupés and Cabriolets, with a choice of six powerful engine variants which are among the most economical in their class.

This attractive enhancement package provides a further individualisation option, and is only available for AVANTGARDE variants of the CLK models. The cost of this sporty equipment package is 3 332 Euro (incl. VAT).

Lamborghini Gallardo Convertible – New Model

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It’s not all doom and gloom in the car industry – as evidenced by the fact that Lamborghini has produced a convertible version of one of the prettiest cars ever made – the Gallardo. Smaller in proportion (and arguably much better looking for it) than the Murcielago, the Gallardo is nonetheless a true supercar. That makes the convertible version that little more special!

Of course, whilst it might seem illogical to launch a convertible in winter, it becomes a little more understandable when you factor in the consideration that most Lamborghinis are actually sold in California. The Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder (to provide the full name) was unveiled at the LA Auto Show.

The bodywork weighs 20kg less and the engine has been given an extra 40bhp over the standard tin top version. Resultantly, performance is maintained at a whopping 0-60 of four seconds and a blast all the way up to 201mph should you so desire.

Perhaps more interesting is the apparent improvement on the eco-front. Lamborghini has managed to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by a whopping 18 percent. Of course, don’t go kidding yourself that a 5.2 litre V10 is now green…

Prices start at £150,000 for the basic model, whilst if you want to spec it up you could add more to that (probably by a significant number). For obvious reasons, the UK launch has been put off until spring – I don’t really fancy going around in a convertible in -3 – but then again it is a Lambo.

Whilst it is rather breathtaking to look at, for some reason I’m still more of a fan of the hard top version. The normal 560 just seems to have more appealing lines. Maybe it’s just me? Let me know what you think.

The newest version of BMW?

Not really. For now is just a concept car designed by BMW to celebrate it’s thirty year anniversary for the BMW M1.

This BMW M1 Hommage has a very aggressive pose, with retro features mixed with with very modern elements.

More details on Autoblog.

I really really like the car and I hope it will come into mass production sometimes in the near future.

The new model and the old model

S Is For Stunner: Tesla Reveals New Model S

LOS ANGELES — Tesla Motors just pulled the sheet off the much-anticipated Model S, a gorgeous electric car that company CEO Elon Musk says will carry seven people and deliver up to 300 miles on a charge.

Musk likened the sedan to the BMW 5-series and Mercedes Benz CLS sedans, and said it will usher in an era of stylish, practical and relatively affordable electric cars when it starts rolling off a Southern California assembly line by the third quarter of 2011.

"This is a historic car," Musk said moments before pulling a black sheet off a silver model at Space-X, his aerospace venture in Los Angeles. "We’re trying to accelerate the EV revolution and help get us off oil."

The Model S is a landmark for both Tesla and EVs. Tesla’s two-seat
Roadster sports car has shown electric cars can be sexy, but it has enjoyed limited appeal. A sedan could prove the Silicon Valley firm is more than a niche player, help push EVs into the mainstream and give
Tesla a strong position in the emerging electric car market.

But bringing the car to market by 2011 won’t be easy, and Tesla has no time to lose. General Motors, Ford and Nissan are among the major automakers promising to have EVs on the road by then, and Tesla’s facing competition from a growing number of startups, including Fisker Automotive.

The Model S was designed entirely by Tesla, and Musk made some big promises for the technology, saying the car would deliver a range of up to 300 miles from a battery that can be recharged in as little as 45
minutes — provided you spring for the top-of-the-line battery pack. The standard pack is good for 160 miles, Musk said.

"In the EV community, Tesla is tops," said Paul Scott, a founder and board member of Plug In America. "But it’s seen as a company making toys for the rich. Now they’re going into the market where Lexus and
Infiniti play. This will spread the word about electric vehicles to a much wider audience."

The Model S will have a list price of $57,400, but the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs and plug-in hybrids will bring that down to $49,000 $49,900.

We’re covering the unveiling live and will have an update soon.

Company inaugurates new model cars

Addis Ababa, September 8, 2009 (Addis Ababa) - Holland Car P.L.C later on Monday inaugurated newly assembled models of Abay, Awash and Tekeze car in connection with the New Ethiopian Year.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, State Minister of Trade and Industry Tadesse Haile said the new models are pride to the country.

Company General Manager, Tadesse Tesemma on his part said so far the company has assembled and sold 690 Dock, Abay, and Awash model cars.

The newly inaugurated cars Abay Executive, Awash Executive and Tekeze were assembled in collaboration with a Chinese company.

The company has also plan to supply bio- fuel cars soon to withstand the ever increasing cost of petroleum. The company has launched bio-fuel development project.

The aim of Holland Car is to assemble cars in Ethiopia for local distribution and export. Established in 2005, the company assembles five cars a day.

Toyota Prius

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The Toyota Prius is a gas-electric hybrid that sets the standard for environmentally-friendly transportation. This front-wheel drive, five-door liftback delivers comfort, value and a smooth ride, as well as impressive fuel economy and low emissions.

rive an eye-catching Accord Coupe, and you’ll just have to get used to the extra attention.

Drive an eye-catching Accord Coupe, and you’ll just have to get used to the extra attention.

Sculpted

With stylish lines and available 18-inch wheels, the Accord Coupe will attract more than a passing glance.

Inspiring

Eagle eyes inspired the shape of the new projector-beam headlights.

Detailed

Brilliantly finished exhaust, chrome door handles (V-6), jewel-like brakelights and an exquisite attention to fit and finish are proof that the Accord has left no stone unturned.

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rive an eye-catching Accord Coupe, and you’ll just have to get used to the extra attention.

Drive an eye-catching Accord Coupe, and you’ll just have to get used to the extra attention.

Sculpted

With stylish lines and available 18-inch wheels, the Accord Coupe will attract more than a passing glance.

Inspiring

Eagle eyes inspired the shape of the new projector-beam headlights.

Detailed

Brilliantly finished exhaust, chrome door handles (V-6), jewel-like brakelights and an exquisite attention to fit and finish are proof that the Accord has left no stone unturned.

0 comments:

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$19,900 - $29,380

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The 2009 Altima is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 4 trims, ranging from the 2.5 to the 3.5... read more SL.

Upon introduction, the 2.5 is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 175-horsepower engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. The 3.5 SL is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 270-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

The 2009 Altima is a carryover from 2008.