2007 Lexus IS 350 Review
October 31, 2007
The 2007 IS 350 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sports sedan, available in one trim only, the 6-Speed Sequential.
Upon introduction, the IS 350 is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 306-horsepower engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review
October 31, 2007
The 2008 Malibu is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 4 trims, ranging from the LS to the LTZ.
Upon introduction, the LS is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 169-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The LTZ is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 252-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2008 Malibu is redesigned for 2008.
Porsche Cayenne GTS Review
October 30, 2007
Hoping to give Cayenne sales a shot in the arm, Porsche unveiled the sportier GTS package at Frankfurt, which provides a boost in engine output, permanent all-wheel drive and for the first time, the availability of a 6-speed manual gearbox on the SUV.
The revised suspension features a lower ride height and wheel-arch extensions that help cover the massive 21-in. wheels shod with 295/35R-21 rubber to distinguish the GTS from standard Cayenne models. Inside, redesigned front and rear seats also reflect the sportier nature of the vehicle. The GTS also comes with the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system as standard equipment.
The new GTS model is expected to go on sale next March as a 2009 model with a base MSRP of $69,300.
(photo: John Lamm, Road and Track)
860 hp Ferrari FXX Evoluzione Review
October 29, 2007
The Ferrari FXX, which is the most powerful GT Ferrari has ever created, just received an “Evoluzione” package, which increases the 6.2 liter V12 engine’s power from 790 to 860 hp at 9500 rpm. The Ferrari FXX Evoluzione also has a 25% improved aerodynamic efficiency, being fitted with a new rear diffuser, nolder and rear flaps and an active front spoiler control system. The FXX rides on special 19? Bridgestone tires which now last longer.
Unfortunately, we’ll never see this car on the streets, as it is developed exclusively for track use and for research and development purposes, however, there’s also good news, because Ferrari announced that there’ll be six planned events next year (two in North America, two in Europe and two in Asia) where the FXX will be present, plus the end-of-season Ferrari World Finals.
Special Lamborghini limited edition Christmas tree gifts
October 29, 2007
Special Lamborghini limited edition Christmas tree gifts
Lamborghini will make available a pack of limited edition Christmas tree gifts. So, what do you get? The gifts include ceramic Christmas tree baubles in box-sets of three finished in the Gallardo Superleggera orange glaze along with a set of same colored slow-burning candles with the Lamborghini logo imprinted on one side. The Lamborghini Christmas collection also includes 2008 calendars plus a set of 20 Christmas cards featuring the €1 million Lamborghini Reventón, presented last month at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
SEMA jeep concepts: Hummer H2 Off Road
October 29, 2007
Have their own forest?
Go on safari?
Then you need the SEMA jeep concepts: Hummer H2 Off Road
One thing first: The would we immediately against any other so-called off-road vehicles arrive! !
The HUMMER H2 Safari concept to a completely new open-air experience give those who are properly Off Road trauene, so GM. The Safari color “Olive dull” allow perfect camouflage and the “Become One” with the environment (no, this is not meant Ice Cream! !) . With Open Air is of course also opens wide the roof of the Hummer meant. Equally useful: A portable, GPS Adapter with lobster in the dock.
More pictures after CLICK! !
Details:
“H2 Safari Off Road Concept
“6.2L V-8 with 393PS
“Far opening roof
“Safari-inspired” olivematt “Color
“20-inch wheels
“Mickey Thompson 35-Zoll Off-Road Tires
“Removable split rear window
“Euro-style LED lights
“Black-anodized billet aluminum rear D-rings
“Warn winch-power plant with dual-force in front
“Heavy-duty suspension with two-inch lift kit
“Weather-proof, waterproof nylon seat covers Premium
“Magellan 500 eXplorist dockable GPS unit
“Rifle keeper! !
Honda to present the production-ready Hydrogen powered FCX at the upcoming L.A. Auto Show
October 29, 2007
Honda to present the production-ready Hydrogen powered FCX at the upcoming L.A. Auto Show
At the Tokyo Motor Show opening, Honda’s President and CEO, Takeo Fukui, announced that Honda will be one of the first carmakers in the world to launch a production hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. The car will be a production version of the FCX Concept and it will be introduced at next month’s LA Show and is scheduled to go on sale sometime next year, probably towards the end of the year.
The FCX Concept is powered by electricity generated by combining hydrogen and oxygen in a fuel cell stack, and electricity stored in its lithium-ion battery pack to power the vehicle’s electric motor.
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Review
October 29, 2007
Since it’s original appearance in 1976, the Accord has grown both in importance and physical stature, with the newest iteration being bigger than ever. For comparison’s sake, Honda’s smallest current U.S. market car is the Fit, which has a wheelbase three inches longer than the 1st gen. Accord and 400 lbs. more mass. Of course, the Fit has a lot things that first Accord never did like a plethora of airbags, four doors, anti-lock brakes, traction control and other features. As each of the seven successive generations got bigger, sales continued to climb. A four door sedan was eventually added while the original two door hatch was dropped. Later a station wagon was added and dropped and a two-door coupe joined the party and remains today. In 1982 when Honda’s Marysville Ohio plant opened, the Accord also became the first Japanese branded car to be assembled in North America.
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Fisker Announces their first plug-in hybrid luxury car
October 29, 2007
Fisker Automotive announced the release of their first of many environmental friendly premium car, at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, that will take place in January. They anticipate to produce about 15,000 cars annually and the price will start a bit under $100,000.
The car is still in development and we know for sure it will feature a cutting edge plug-in technology, named Quantum Drive. The hybrid technology is developed by Quantum Technologies and it will be exclusively used by Fisker Automotive, allowing them to design great hybrid luxury cars in the future.
Henri Fisker has created a lot of well-known luxury cars, as the Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, BMW Z8, Tramonto and Latigo CS.
The company is planning to protect the environment, their cars having less impact on global warning and also serve well the driver and passengers, offering them space, speed and confort, or in one word, luxury.
Stars and Cars: Monica Bellucci in the BMW Hydrogen 7
October 29, 2007
Stars & cars:
The BMW Hydrogen 7 conquered the hearts of Filmdiven - The actresses Monica Bellucci, Cate Blanchett and Jane Fonda go to the Film Festival in Rome with hydrogen
For the second time invited the film to the big city of Rome Film Festival Cinema. Festa Internazionale di Roma. ” Until 27 Oct. steps canvas international stars on the red carpet in the Italian capital. Allen forward Monica Bellucci, whose new film “Le deuxième souffle” imagined. This year was the beautiful actress, the photographer next to a black robe a very special eye-catcher: You drove in shiny silvery hydrogen-premium sedan by BMW. Even their prominent ladies Cate Blanchett and Jane Fonda for her continued presence on the Red Carpet alternative propulsion energy of the BMW Hydrogen 7th
The German auto manufacturer visited the Festival the same with 6 of its world’s first production car with bivalentem hydrogen propulsion. So were other big stars like alia, the French actor Gerard Depardieu, director Francis Ford Coppola, the Australian actor Geoffrey Rush, the Italian actresses Asia Argento and Greta Scacchi, the Indian actor and director Shekhar Kapur and Gilles Jacob, President the Cannes Film Festival, from mobility to convince future.
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