Archive for July, 2010

2011 Mercedes-Benz SL – Designed For Greatness

First Look The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is one of the very few cars that are designed for greatness. The charismatic 2011 SL is the fifth-generation SL Class, all set to rewrite the history and to set new milestones in automotive engineering. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL gets two new and distinct models this year in the form of - the SL500 Roadster and the SL500 AMG. Whichever of the two models you pick, you will be driving one of the shear masterpiece from the auto world, loaded with all the advanced features such as revised telematics, real-time traffic, a new enlightening tire-pressure monitoring system, satellite radio and HD radio. If you are among the very few lucky wealthy souls in the world, then you can even opt for the 100 special SL in the form of the SL550 Night Edition models. What’s  [...]

Electric vehicles are transforming the auto industry

Electric vehicles will slowly be taking over from the standard ones and experts say that the transformation will begin around this autumn with cars like Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf. The cost of these vehicles is not that high either which means people can easily afford it. They cost much less than the high end Ferrari ones or the glorified golf carts. Volkswagen AG's chairman, Carl Hahn say that the highlight of such electric cars are the acceleration of development of combustion internal engine. We think that is a bit exaggerated. There have been tougher regulations for the fuel emissions and efficiency in countries from US to China to Europe. They are making the automakers to squeeze in more efficiency from the engines. There are some elements in a car which drain of the power,  [...]

2010 Aston Martin Rapide – Basically Is A DB9

First Look The Aston Martin has always been about the grand touring cars and holds a great repute in the auto world for it. Though, the Aston Martins have always been criticized for not being as stridently tuned as Ferraris or Porsches. These British cars have been known for taking their passengers to their destinations amid immense styling, speed and comfort, and right from the time of 1963 DB5 to a '09 DBS, these iconic cars have had their own fan followings. But these grand touring Aston Martins have always been for two passengers, and the third and fourth passengers should be kids or should have short legs and immensely comfortable body. But now these grand touring vehicles are changing face and the first step of this change is the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. The Rapide gets an additional  [...]

2010 Cadillac SRX – Neither A Car, Nor An SUV

First Look The best term to describe the 2010 Cadillac SRX will be “underestimated” or “unnoticed”, and that’s how we would like to introduce the all new SRX. Though, we always have had high regards for it, but the consumers never particularly fanatical about it. Even from Cady’s point of view, the sales figures for SRX were disappointing. But still company is taking a chance on it and is offering a completely redesigned version of SRX in the form of 2010 Cadillac SRX. The main game plan of Cadillac with SRX is to be a smallish extravagant crossover, which can compete with the other models from Infiniti, Audi, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz etc. Let’s see whether the SRX has enough things up its sleeves to keep pace with its Japanese and European competition. What’s New for  [...]

2011 Ford Focus – Top-To-Bottom Redesigned Focus

First Look If you are thinking of buying a 2010 Ford Focus, we’ll recommend you wait for few months. This wait of few months will get you car that’ll make you feel kick yourself if you get the current Focus. The 2011 Ford Focus is a completely redesigned version of the current model and is radically improved than its precursors. Among the things that make the 2011 Focus even more tempting, there is the exclusive ease of Ford's Sync system and the fact that the 2011 Focus offers trouble-free, fuel-efficient transportation. On a whole the new Focus has got all that it takes to be a class leader, and we are pretty sure of that. What’s New for 2011 Ford Focus? The Ford Focus coupe has been withdrawn from the 2011 lineup and now you are only left with the sedan. Body Styling and Features The  [...]

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse – Affordable Convertible

First Look The days of affordable, front wheel drive sport coupes such as Acura RSX, Toyota Celica and Honda Prelude, hailing from Japan are gone way back, and the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse we are talking about here is one of the last of its class. Consumer’s tastes have changed significantly, and so have the corporate priorities shifted. As a matter of fact, the modern auto market can be seen as the rebirth of economical fun cars, but most of these cars belong to the hot hatch genus. But if you still are hung up on those sports coupe from the good old days, and mock at the dorky hatch, then the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse clearly is a decent option. One another impressive thing here is that it is among the very few convertibles available in its price range. Right from the first time they were  [...]