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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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Peeking at the 2010 Acura MDX

  • Wednesday Jun 10,2009 05:12 AM
  • By Heather
  • In 2010 Cars

acuraIt 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.

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Former United States Vice President recently disclosed that Dick Cheney, George W. Bushthe 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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The New 2010 Lotus Evora: It’s The Best!

  • Saturday Jun 6,2009 10:35 PM
  • By Heather
  • In 2010 Cars

2010 Lotus Evora

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!

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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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Chevrolet Spark De-Concepting!

  • Wednesday Apr 29,2009 11:36 PM
  • By Scott
  • In Chevrolet

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!

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Subaru impreza wrcProdrive Ltd. is known as a group of motorsport and car engineering that is located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England. They are also known to draw up plans, build and put its cars on the race track for the well-known companies and groups such as Aston Martin and Subaru.

Like other race teams, Prodrive sells its race cars after giving them up from the competition. Either to other competitive teams for another racing event, and some will go to avid race car fans that are willing to collect such fine beauties.

Now that Prodrive has a handful of their own creation which is now in the retirement phase, it is only time for them to find their new home. To help with this plan, Prodrive is now providing a listing program on their own website for sellers.

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USAAfter the much awaited transition of power, changes are underway in all facets of the American community. One of the changes that we can believe in, as his campaign suggested, is in the car industry. But does Obama bring good news or otherwise?

“Everybody, from labor to management to creditors to shareholders, giving something up,” stressed Obama. He thinks that shared sacrifice among every industry including the car industry would have to be considered.

Ironic as it may sound, Obama has his own reasons. Automakers would have to wait and see what happens because this may mean that tougher conditions on federal loans will be imposed in his administration. To backtrack in Bush’s administration, he allowed automakers to get a specific loan so that they can keep up in spite of the recession. These loans had strict conditions that involved time tables as well.

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