While 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!

If 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.

I 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!

Who 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!

Although 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!

It may not be the fanciest or most luxurious car which will be debuting on the market, but a lot of people are interested in catching sneak peeks of the 2010 Acura MDX. It is not all about Acura’s brand new ZDX, not by any means. The Japanese manufacturer is definitely getting ready for and prepping up the new revision of the MDX sports utility vehicle. Spying, car loving paparazzi everywhere are doing anything they can to catch a shot of the SUV.

Insofar as design changes go, the front end of the vehicle seems to have gone through the most drastic transformations. A new grille is one change, and by all available accounts, it is definitely working for the new MDX. It is, in fact, quite like the new 2009 TL’s grille. It is also expected that the interior of the MDX will undergo a makeover. Inside information suggests that there might be an MDX with a V-6 diesel engine.

Former United States Vice President recently disclosed that the GM bankruptcy has long been predicted and the Bush administration had to let it’s time pass before letting the car manufacturer declare a chapter 11.

General Motors has been staying afloat all this time because of financial backing from the federal government until it ultimately needed to file for a bankruptcy last week.

Cheney revealed the matter during an interview with Fox News and said that Bush just did not want to pull the plug on the automaker which has been one of the pillars of the U.S. car industry.

According to him the government knew about the struggle of GM and has foreseen that eventually the carmaker will need to go through bankruptcy and some restructuring and renegotiate their contracts in order to survive.

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We all know that the automotive industry is definitely in trouble, however, that does not stop them from coming out with cars does it?  Take the latest and greatest Lotus car that is honestly going to be the height of all sports cars?  This car is going to feature an aluminum-space-like frame structure and is going to have a mid-mounted engine.  This car, compared to the 2009 Lotus is actually a lot more luxurious and for those of us that are looking for luxury, this is going to be it.

Another great feature about the 2010 Lotus Evora model is the fact that it is actually a lot bigger and definitely a lot more livable than any of the other Lotus models.  One thing that I hate about sports cars is that they all feel like a race car and really have nowhere to move around, that is not the case with this beautiful car!

There is also a two-plus-two configuration and you can get a built in GPS system as well as a backup camera and full leather interior if you want!  All of this for one $70,000 – that isn’t bad!

The turmoil in the auto industry presents a different environment in determining how consumers are satisfied with their choicest among the available vehicles in the market today.

According to the Vehicle Satisfaction Survey for 2009 conducted by AutoPacific, Cadillac owners are the most pleased with their choice of brand with Cadillac Escalade owners being the happiest of truck buyers. The buyers of the Lexus LS have the biggest smile among car owners. Hyundai appears to be the fastest emerging brand as more and more consumers reported satisfaction with the Korean brand.

AutoPacific credits overachievement for the brands that have made good impressions to consumers in an environment where dealership closures are common occurrences.

The premium in luxury was awarded by the respondents to the Lexus LS. The Hyundai Genesis was the top aspirational luxury vehicle. The Lincoln Town Car and the Lexus ES claimed the luxury best large and midsize car, respectively. The premium midsize vehicle was given to the Hyundai Sonata. The basic midsize car was awarded to the Fusion from Ford.

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Great news from General Motors! They’ve decided to actually produce the Chevrolet Spark and I think it’s a great decision. A fresh-looking, young, new green car — that’s what GM has to do to get out of the slump in my opinioon!

Woopwoop!