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Cadillac Launches ‘Sport Wagon’ for a Roomier Ride

cadillac ctsMSRP Price: anywhere from $36,750 to $51,820. Invoice price: anywhere from $34,526 to $48,711. What are we talking about? The 2010 Cadillac CTS, which is now also available as a roomy Sport Wagon — in addition to being a sedan which has already won awards, of course.

The Sport Wagon is a first for Cadillac in a number of ways. First of all, it has almost twice as much room as the sedan on the inside. It features a roof load management system which is totally integrated as well as a power liftgage.

Both the sedan and the Sport Wagon have the option of all wheel drive, and they are both full of style.

The 2010 Cadillac CTS has two trim styles available. Standard features include seventeen inch or eighteen inch alloy wheels, respectively; nineteen inches are optional. A 3.0 liter V6 engine featuring variable vale timing, direct injection, and 255 hp comes standard. Other highlights include a great standard stereo — it is a Bose system complete with XM Satellite radio, an auxiliary input jack, and eight speakers.

A Little Insight into Honda

  • Tuesday Aug 4,2009 07:55 PM
  • By Heather
  • In Green Cars

honda insightA lot of drivers prefer Honda vehicles due to their affordability, which is especially important in this day and age. The new 2010 Honda Insight seems to not disappoint in terms of price either, with an MSRP price range that starts at $19,800 and goes to $21,300. The invoice price range is even less; it starts at $18,688 and goes to $20,098, while the market price begins at $19,561 and goes to $21,038.

But what are you getting for those prices? Well, a lot of changes for one, especially in terms of the Insight which first premiered in 2006. Now the Insight is much more practical. It is a four door hatchback which can fit up to five passengers — much roomier than the original, which was a mere two seater.

The car uses the Integrated Motor Assist system favored by Honda. It combines a thirteen horsepower electric motor with a 1.3 liter gas engine. A continual variable transmission is attached to all of it. The combination of the motor and the engine generates ninety height horsepower for 123 pounds per feet of torque; the fuel economy is more than forty miles per gallon.

The 2010 Nissan Leaf EV Is Coming!

2010 Nissan Leaf EV My first car – it was a Nissan and I have to say that I absolutely love the brand.  While VW is my favorite brand, I have actually owned and driven a Nissan around and it was by far the best car that I have ever had – it lasted so long!  Now, Nissan is still kicking and coming out with not only some of the coolest looking cars but also coming out with a car that is completely electric!  The 2010 Nissan Leaf EV is the next generation that Nissan is going and it looks hot.

Besides its hot exterior, the 2010 Nissan Leaf EV is actually one car that is completely eco-friendly and actually runs completely off of electricity.  While right now, the 2010 Nissan Leaf EV is not out – it will be, they are actually going to release 1,000 different 2010 Nissan Leaf EV to different markets and see how to sales go.  If they go well, it will be released to the rest of the world.

The 2010 Nissan Leaf EV in my opinion is going to change the world and truly make Nissan one of the top car brands again – which is something that I’ve been waiting for!

The 2011 Audi Q3 Looks Quite Fantastic

  • Monday Jul 27,2009 06:36 PM
  • By Heather
  • In Audi

CC070001For the most part, the specific specs on the 2011 Audi Q3 remain something of a mystery. A lot of car enthusiasts and reviewers have been trying to predict just what the new Audi will look like, how it will run, and so far — but a whole lot of them are way, way off the mark.

We suspect that the 2011 Audi Q3 will look a whole lot like 2007’s Cross Coupe Concept, but while the dimensions are somewhat identical, the Audi has much subtler styling.

Notably, you will also be able to off road in this Audi — after all, it is a crossover sports utility vehicle, right? And SUVs can handle off roading.

It is expected that the Audi Q3 will launch sometime around the second quarter — or perhaps the third quarter — of next year, so keep your eyes peeled.

New MINI Bumper Stick = Cash 4 Clunkers!

Cash 4 Clunkers

Now that the Cash 4 Clunkers program is in full swing, it has to be said that it is pretty cool.  You actually get to trade in your car for a brand new one pretty much and the government is going to pay for you to do that – so MINI Cooper is ready to make fun of that! 

I mean – if you traded in your Oldsmobile Aurora for a beautiful new car that is more eco-friendly … why not tell the world about it?  I would!

That is why this cool as hell bumper sticker is so cool! Personally, I would totally put this on my car and while my little Vibe does not qualify for me to be able to take advantage of this program – if you can do it, do it … it is a great program and I am a huge fan of it!

Piaggio MP3 Motor Scooter: Super Popular In The UK!

  • Sunday Jul 19,2009 03:44 AM
  • By Heather
  • In Piaggio

Piaggio MP3 Motor ScooterWhile I know that this is a car blog – I thought that showcasing some of the beautiful scooters out there would be something different and cool.  The Piaggio MP3 Motor Scooter is by far one of the best scooters on the market today.  Not only is it a beautiful bike, but when you really see it up close and personal, you actually look cool driving it … when you usually don’t when you are driving a four-wheel anything besides a car.

The Piaggio MP3 Motor Scooter is actually one of the heaviest scooters on the market today and it is one of the best looking and has one of the largest engines as well.  It has a very large protective windshield and it has quite a hefty price tag as well.  The Piaggio MP3 Motor Scooter tops out at about $9,000 to start, but it is certainly well-worth it.

The Piaggio brand is by far one of the best brands in the world for scooters and it is one of the most popular in the UK … so get one imported to the states.  I can promise you will love it!

BMW X6 M Sport Package: What Is It?

011_bmwx6mx5m_optaBMWIf there is one thing that I know about the BMW brand, it is that they are known for the quality of their cars.  All of the BMW cars are jam-packed with all sorts of technology and they are packed with some of the best engines and best looking cars in the world.  Well, now they are making it even better by offering up the M Sport Package for the X6 that is also going to include some of the power upgrades.

The M Sport package will boost your engine up another 20 horsepower while the twin-turbo xDrive50i will increase the output of the 42 horsepower over stock.  There of course will be some special body with this particular package, including 20-inch wheels.  This package was designed some of the BMW people that are looking to add in a little bit to their car.

Personally – I think that BMW is just trying to up the charges on an already expensive car – however, that is just my opinion – I’d go for the regular 2009 BMW X6.

2012 Riversimple Hydrogen Car: What Is It?

  • Sunday Jul 5,2009 09:06 PM
  • By Heather
  • In Green Cars

2012 Riversimple Hydrogen CarI love British cars.  Well, actually, I love everything about British anything, however, that is another story, we are talking about cars here.  There is this British car company called Riversimple and they have actually come up with a hydrogen engine and while they have not started mass production just yet, the 2012 Riversimple Hydrogen Car is going to make an appearance in 2012!  This car is honestly going to be one of the smallest and coolest cars in the world and while the US might never see it, people in Britain will be able to drive around in it!

According to our friends at Cool Cars:  This will be a four-seats city car that can travel at a gas station 320 km at a maximum speed of 120 km / h. At this time, Riversimple testing 2-seat prototype models, equipped with 6-kilowatt electric motor and hydrogen cells. Car weights just 650kg, and the dimensions of the Smart vehicle.  So as you can see, there are a lot of things that this car has to offer really anyone looking for a good car.

Keep checking back for updates, I’ll absolutely keep you updated on what Riversimple is doing!

The Audi TTRS: A Hot, Hot Ride!

audiWho doesn’t love an Audi? Even if you are not the biggest fan, the new Audi TTRS may well change your mind. Not many of us will be able to reach 125 miles per hour in fourth gear, not many of us will need to — but it is kind of reassuring to know that you can, as reviewers of this car have proven. Not even that, but the little car that could does not even seem to be working that hard for the speed! This is no doubt in large part due to its five cylinder details.

A turbo car, to be sure. The compression ratio is an unusual ten to one, its system is all wheel drive, it has eighteen inch tires, and it can go from zero to over sixty in less than five seconds. You will not see a Porsche Cayman S go as fast as the TTRS — and it’s for an Audi price!

2010 Ford Taurus SHO: Check This Car Out!

2010 Ford Taurus SHOAlthough Ford is one of my least favorite brands of cars, I have to say that when I saw the new 2010 Ford Taurus SHO, I have to say that I drooled a little bit. This car is absolutely beautiful in all aspects and while I think that the original Ford Taurus looks like a pill, I have to say that this newer, fresher and sportier version is actually something that I might consider buying. Ford promises that the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO will reduce fuel consumption and the performance will be increased … we’ll have to see about that.

The cool thing I think about the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO is the fact that it is powered by a 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged, EcoBoost V6 engine that is coupled with a six-speed 6F55 SelectShift transmission and an All-Wheel Drive System, 2010 Ford Taurus SHO may outputs 365 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 ft.-lbs. of torque at 3,500 rpm. Do I need to say more?

Of course I do! The price should be just under $40,000 – which for a car of this status, it is pretty freakin’ good!

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