Archive for August, 2010

2010 Chevrolet Aveo – Affordable Decent Subcompact

First Look Initially the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo looked like a strong contender for the economy car circlet. And it has all the features and equipments as well to support its candidature; the Aveo comes with a decent vehicle dynamics, super-cheap price tag (as a matter of fact this is one of the least expensive new cars sold in the market), and gives really respectable vehicle dynamics as well. Now considering all these features about the car one could easily get tempted and could go for the car, but before you make any final decision just compare the all new 2010 Chevrolet Aveo with its competitors. This comparison will tell you that the Aveo rather than being a pace setter is a back-of-the-pack runner in the market. Although, to its credit we would like to tell you that Aveo does come with  [...]

2010 Infiniti FX35 – Inimitable Styling And Innovative Technology

First Look The modern car market is flooding with the luxury crossovers and the modern consumers have abundance of options, as far as the luxury crossover is concerned. Majority of these modern crossovers are based on sedans and delivers luxurious interiors, carlike ride and comes loaded with plenty of modern features. This is what has made this segment of market crowded with plenty of hard to resist options, and to survive in such a crowded market without having anything exceptional. The 2010 Infiniti FX35 we are talking about here also tries to hog as much of spotlight as possible with its redolent styling, hi-tech wizardry which surely should please the first time car buyers. The FX35 delivers immensely athletic performance, so the good thing here is that the performance surely is not  [...]

2011 Volvo S60 – Still A Class Leading Vehicle

First Look It’s been around 10 years for Volvo S60 in the market and although we liked the car at first when it debuted with its sweeping roof line and muscular fenders. The reason behind this was that at that time it was a radical and revitalizing departure from the conventional drab box on wheels that it replaced. But 10 years is quite a long period of time and this model desperately needs a redesign for surviving few more years in the market now. So, the 2011 Volvo S60 finally gets a makeover and the resultant vehicle is yet another impressive vehicle which reclaims the glamour standing in company’s lineup. What’s New for 2011 Volvo S60? For the model year 2011 Volvo S60 gets a complete redesign. Body Styling and Features The 2011 Volvo S60 is available only in one midsize  [...]

2010 Honda Accord Crosstour – A Real Cross

First Look 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour truly personifies its “Crosstour” name with its design and right from the very first look at the car it becomes pretty clear that this car is a “cross” between different genres. Like several other crossovers SUV, the Honda Accord Crosstour is also based on a sedan; though, unlike those conventional crossovers, the Accord Crosstour doesn’t offer the versatility of SUV or wagon or SUV. If you can’t imagine the car then just imagine an Accord hatchback powered by a V6 engine with some minor changes here and there in the form of increased ground clearance and obtainable all-wheel drive, what you got is the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour we are reviewing here. Though, whether consumers accept this unusual concept of Honda or not, we’ll have to wait  [...]

2011 Hyundai Azera – Segment’s Value Leader

First Look For the model year 2011 the Hyundai Azera gets really few changes in the form of few enhancements and tweaks here and there. But, that’s not the matter of concern here when you consider the fact that Azera already is a superb sedan, and is an excellent choice for the people looking for a feature-rich sedan with amazingly stylish interiors, which confronts the affordable price tag of the car. On the externals the 2011 Hyundai Azera gets all new LED accent lights surrounding the headlights and revised rear and front fascias. On the interiors there is a whole new grained aluminum surface gracing the center console of the car and there also is an "Eco" indicator and there also is one touch triple turn lane change indicator. There also are some enhancements under the hood as  [...]

2010 HUMMER H3 – Superbly Built SUV

First Look Incredible off road capability has always been Hummer’s forte, and the all new 2010 HUMMER H3 doesn’t deviates from it at all. If what you are looking is an imposing Tonka Truck styling and an awe-inspiring off road capability, then the 2010 H3 could be a tough to beat option for you. Despite being reasonably sized in comparison to its heavier precursors the H2, the H3 comes with all the features that you expect from a potent off-roading vehicle including the diminutive overhangs, enormous tires, available locking differentials and munificent ground clearance. All these aspects of 2010 H3 make it considerable option for anyone who’s looking for actual SUV. Apart from the incredible off-roading capability, the H3 also comes with immense amount of styling, and its nice to  [...]

2011 Ford Edge – A Strong Midsize Contender

First Look With the all new styling features and an outstanding grille, which reminds us of the midsize Fusion sedan, the 2011 Ford Edge will go on sale this summer. But there aren’t only design enhancements in the car, there are plenty of other developments that put the car just above the conventional mid-lifecycle refreshes. The changes that we are talking about here are mostly under the hood, where the buyers will get an option to pick from the three engine choices. Apart from under the hood developments, there are plenty of enhancement and upgrades for the car for its interiors as well, so the car not only offers a wide range of powering options, but also gives you a decent amount of luxury and lavishness with its improved features. What’s New for 2011 Ford Edge? The 2011  [...]

2010 Dodge Viper – Probably The Last Viper

First Look: We should have kept the title of this segment “Last Look” instead of “First Look”, and it would have been just perfect as the 2010 model year marks the end of the line for Dodge Viper’s second-generation. As a matter of fact the model year 2010 could easily bring an end to Viper altogether, so now you will agree with our “Last Look” concept. Since its debut of Viper in the year 1989, the car has personified the impetuous American spirit of surfeit. The car grabbed the mind's eye of automotive buffs and is still a head turner on the roads. The Viper always has been and still is an undomesticated road-going beast, which is as tricky to drive as it is gratifying. But now that Dodge falls under Fiat’s automotive empire, this easily could be the last year of Dodge Viper. What’s  [...]

2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser – Pulled From Ashes

First Look: The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser enters the market for the last curtain call from Chrysler, after the highly exaggerated news of its death. Chrysler decided to bring back its retro-styled wagon for the last time, in single trim level, having one transmission and engine choice and very few options. But instead of leaving the auto market in grand style and boom, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser looks like leaving the market with a whimper. Rather than fitting the outgoing model with the potent turbocharged engine, that we’ve seen in earlier year the 2010 Chrysler is sending off the retro style wagon with its gasping usually aspirated base four-cylinder engine. The remaining features for 2010 model year also doesn’t fare any better, and for the model year 2010 the PT Cruiser the touring  [...]

2011 Hyundai Equus – Gripping Option For A Large Opulent Sedan

First Look We are afraid that the Korean auto maker this time has gone off from its conventional genre of car making. We think that Hyundai believed that its traditional recipe of success – making cars that offers immense value and quality – has worked, and so let’s try something different. As a result of which we got the 2011 Hyundai Equus. The 2011 Equus we are talking about here is a full size premium sedan priced at $60,000, will definitely raise a few eyebrows from both, its rival companies and from the consumers. Most of its rivals have separate brands for launching luxury models, like for Toyota its Lexus. But Hyundai believes that, creating a different brand will distract their consumers motivated by the affordability of their cars, and with the success of Hyundai Genesis  [...]

2011 Nissan Versa – Trouble-Free Transportation

First Look The cheap cars at one time were considered as penalty boxes, and even though these vehicles came with a warranty, owning one was definitely not what you would want. But that doesn’t seem to be the case with our 2011 Nissan Versa, which clearly is one of the cheapest cars on sale in US, but from any aspect it is not at all a penalty box. What’s New for 2011 Nissan Versa? The 2011 Nissan Versa comes with very minor changes, and some of the noteworthy changes for the car includes antilock brakes which now are incorporated with the improved 1.6 sedan trim, while the 1.8 S sedan gets a six-disc CD changer. Body Styling and Features The 2011 Nissan Versa is a subcompact vehicle available in hatchback and sedan styles. The sedan body style comes in two low trim levels of  [...]

2010 Saab 9-5 – Finally The Saab Is Here

First Look Probably, we simply should be happy that we are seeing the 2010 Saab 9-5. After the bankruptcy troubles of General Motors, the company was planning either to completely shut the Saab or to sell it. GM Bought Saab way back in 1980 and it looked as if it will face extinction this year, but the Dutch car manufacturer Spyker came at the right time and saved it. As a result of which we are seeing the very first Saab car under he new ownership in the form of 2010 Saab 9-5. It should be noted that the new 9-5 hasn’t shaken its ties with GM completely. As a matter of fact the 9-5 which was designed during the occupancy of GM shares its certain groundwork with the Regal and Buick LaCrosse. But, thanks to its styling nods from the 2006 Saab Aero X concept car, the all new 2010 Saab 9-5  [...]

2010 Buick LaCrosse – Completely New LaCrosse

First Look The 2010 Buick LaCrosse in simple words has been redesigned, reinvented and reinvigorated. The ovoid styling and spherical body of its previous generations is gone for the model year 2010. The 2010 LaCrosse is a lot more edgy and sharper than its previous models and also boasts a new sporty and absolutely catchy and modern cabin. In terms of size the all new LaCrosse is just about of the same size, except for couple of extra inches of height, but the huge area of latest sheet metal gives a substantial appearance to the car. Even in terms of driving the car is respectable by segment standards. Though, there is not many of hula boo for the debut of the car, but the 2010 LaCrosse is one of the best surprises given by GM in recent times. What’s New for 2010 Buick LaCrosse? The 2010  [...]

Resale value of 2010 Ford Taurus value jumps to 39 percent

It has been a year since the 2010 Ford Taurus came out and it is still quite popular in the market. The average resale value of this car recently jumped up to 39 percent which is about $7,100 as compared to the 2009 model. According to Rose Peng, manager of Global Lifecycle Analytics Department (GLAD), this increase in price reiterates the appeal of this vehicle. She further added that the success of this car can be attributed to the successful launch of the car and also the because of the state of the art technology that it has. The design is really good and the car has improved a lot as compared to previous automobiles from the same manufacturer. The resale value of this car is now better than 2010 Toyota Avalon, which is a really strong competitor of Taurus. Peng said the 2009 Taurus  [...]