Wheelbase: 98.4 in.
Length: 162.8 in.
Engine: 2.0-liter, inline-4
Horsepower: 150 @ 6,200 rpm
Torque, lbs.-ft.: 140 @ 3,500 rpm
EPA mpg: Not yet rated
Base price: Not yet priced
On sale: Fall 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
The Suzuki SX4 SportBack
Wheelbase: 98.4 in.
Length: 162.8 in.
Engine: 2.0-liter, inline-4
Horsepower: 150 @ 6,200 rpm
Torque, lbs.-ft.: 140 @ 3,500 rpm
EPA mpg: Not yet rated
Base price: Not yet priced
On sale: Fall 2009
2010 Acura ZDX
The ZDX is the vehicle being pitched as a "four-door sports coupe" and, as expected, will come with a 3.7-liter V6 engine making 300 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. That's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
Standard are 19-inch, seven-spoke alloy wheels, which are the largest standard wheels in the Acura lineup.
Hand-stitched leather highlights the interior. Pricing will be announced later, but Acura says the ZDX will be slotted between the MDX and the RL.Standard are 19-inch, seven-spoke alloy wheels, which are the largest standard wheels in the Acura lineup.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Stars and Their Cars
Paris Hilton in her Bentley
Pharrel Williams and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Lauren Conrad and her Audi R8
Nick Jonas and his vintage 1968 Ford Mustang Cobra
Reese Witherspoon and the GMC Yukon Hybrid
will.i.am and the Tesla Roadster
Beyoncé and the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Simon Cowell and the Bugatti Veyron
David Beckham and his Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
Jay Leno and his turbine-powered EcoJet
Ralph Lauren's 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
10 Best-Sellers of 2009
10. Honda CR-V
Total sales for 2009 so far: 78,917Percentage loss from last year: 24.2
9. Ford Fusion
Total sales for 2009 so far: 85,146Percentage loss from last year: 3.2
8. Dodge Ram
Total sales for 2009 so far: 94,516Percentage loss from last year: 26.7
7. Nissan Altima
Total sales for 2009 so far: 96,428Percentage loss from last year: 39.0
6. Honda Civic
Total sales for 2009 so far: 118,459Percentage loss from last year: 41.8
5. Toyota Corolla/Matrix
Total sales for 2009 so far: 121,643Percentage loss from last year: 37.5
4. Honda Accord
Total sales for 2009 so far: 131,043
Percentage loss from last year: 35.9
3. Chevrolet Silverado
Total sales for 2009 so far: 149,949
Percentage loss from last year: 35.2
2. Toyota Camry
Total sales for 2009 so far: 150,242
Percentage loss from last year: 37.4
1. Ford F-Series
Total sales for 2009 so far: 179,632
Percentage loss from last year: 36.6
2009 MINI Cooper
MSRP Price Range: $18,550 - $34,300
Invoice Price Range: $16,695 - $30,870
Price With Options: 6 Trims Available
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
MSRP Price Range: $22,245 - $33,430
Invoice Price Range: $21,244 - $31,926
Price With Options: 5 Trims Available
2010 Mazda Mazda3
MSRP Price Range: $15,045 - $21,500
Invoice Price Range: $14,108 - $20,133
Price With Options: 7 Trims Available
Rebates/Incentives: Available
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
2010 Kia Forte is wider and more aggressive.
2010 Kia Forte
ON SALE: Now
BASE PRICE: $14,390
DRIVETRAIN: 2.0-liter, 156-hp, 144-lb-ft I4; FWD, five-speed manual
CURB WEIGHT: 2,707 lb
0-60 MPH: 8.5 sec (mfr est)
FUEL ECONOMY (EPA): 29 mpg
Jaguar XJ sedan revealed, reaches U.S. showrooms in December.
Jaguar's striking, all-new XJ sedan will go on sale in the U.S. in December 2009 with a base price of $72,500.
All New Jaguar XJ At-A-Glance
- As the company's ultimate four-door flagship, the all new XJ extends the appeal of the legendary XJ line to a new generation of customers.
- The all-new XJ will be available in the US with a choice of three engines - a 5.0 liter 385hp naturally aspirated V8, 5.0 liter 470hp supercharged V8 and a 5.0 liter 510hp supercharged V8. In naturally-aspirated form, the XJ develops 380 lb. ft. of torque. The supercharged versions develop 424 lb. ft. and 461 lb. ft. of torque, respectively.
- The new XJ features both standard and long wheelbase models. The long wheelbase offers an even more sumptuous and refined environment for rear-seat passengers with an additional five inches of legroom while the XJ's trunk features power opening and closing for convenient access to the 15.2 cu. ft. storage space (with standard alloy space saver spare wheel).
- The new Jaguar XJ is constructed using Jaguar's aerospace-inspired aluminum body technology, which makes the XJ at least 300 lbs. lighter over steel body construction; providing benefits to performance, handling and fuel economy, while delivering increased strength, refinement and safety.
- Key driver aids on the new XJ include Adaptive Dynamics (continuously variable damping), Active Differential Control (available only on Supercharged and Supersport), and Sequential Shift System for manual gear selection, with shift paddles mounted behind the steering wheel and quick-ratio power steering.
- The new XJ comes standard with a CD/DVD player, HD radio, and a SIRIUS satellite radio receiver. In addition, the Media Hub provides flexible connectivity through two USB ports, Bluetooth audio streaming and an auxiliary input, which allow the user to connect with iPods, iPhones™, laptops and Blackberrys.
- A 12.3-inch high-definition screen, which uses sophisticated — and beautifully detailed — Virtual Instruments, provides all of the functions performed by traditional dials.
- A panoramic glass roof is an integral part of the all-new XJ's design, enabling the car to have a lower, more streamlined roofline, while dramatically enhancing the feeling of light and space inside.
- The all-new Jaguar XJ can be ordered today for delivery in early 2010 and will go on sale in December 2009, with a starting price of $72,500 MSRP.
The All-New XJ Model Line Will Include:
- 5.0-liter naturally aspirated XJ and XJL (385 hp) with a $72,500 and 79,500 MSRP, respectively
- 5.0-liter XJ and XJL Supercharged (470 hp) with a $87,500 and $90,500 MSRP, respectively
- 5.0-liter XJ and XJL Supersport (510hp) with a $112,000 and $115,000 MSRP, respectively
Monday, July 13, 2009
Honda Pres: To Launch Sporty Hybrid Car In Feb 2010
TOKYO (Dow Jones)--Honda Motor Co.'s (7267.TO) newly appointed president, Takanobu Ito, said Monday that the company will launch a sports car powered by a hybrid engine in February 2010.
Ito, 55, who replaced Takeo Fukui, 64, as president and chief executive of Japan's second-largest auto maker, also said that the company will launch a hybrid version of its Fit compact model by March 2011.
-By Yoshio Takahashi
Peugeot 407 Coupe
We’re not being sensational. This is the most powerful Peugeot ever. Be excited, damn you
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