Archive for September, 2010

2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring – Roomy Compact

First Look We don’t understand why the hatchbacks have never been popular here in US, especially considering the fact that hatchbacks offers pleasing blend of daily practicality and sporty handling. This is the reason why cars like the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring don’t gets the attention that they deserves. Though the Elantra Touring is considered a compact hatchback, but the car actually feels a lot bigger than the official dimensions specified by the car. The interiors of the car offer comfortable seating for a decent amount of cargo room and comfy seating for four adults. All these qualities make the Hyundai Elantra Touring a decent alternative to the compact SUVs for small families who wants daily practicality in addition to sporty handling. But don’t consider Elantra Touring as  [...]

An Electric Car For $45,000!!!

The world doesn’t have many dreamers like Kevin Czinger. Many of the people actually will think that Kevin Czinger, Chief Executive of Coda Automotive start-up is insane, as he is offering a price tag of $44,900 on a plain-looking electric sedan and by trying to market the car under the banner of an ambiguous brand and that too against the industry leaders like Nissan Motors and General Motors. Now, considering the fact that the car will be getting a $7,500 federal tax credit and if you are living in California, which by the way will be Coda’s primary market a $5,000 of state rebate, you’ll be paying around $32,400 for the car. But even that is a lot of money to be asked for an unconfirmed technology which partially has been developed in China and packed in a sheet metal which according  [...]

2011 Infiniti QX56 – Good Large Luxury SUV

First Look Just when the consumers of luxury SUVs started thinking, that these powerful beasts are on the verge of extinction, Infiniti has brought life back in this segment with its all new completely redesigned large luxury SUV 2011 Infiniti QX56. The good thing here is that the QX still is Infiniti's biggest SUV, but this time the makers have concentrated on better handling, enhanced fuel economy and better handling. Along with all this the 2011 Infiniti QX56 comes with plenteous standard and optional features; handling is pretty decent for its class and the vehicle car has an immensely powerful V8 engine. What’s New for 2011 Infiniti QX56? The 2011 Infiniti QX56 has been completely redesigned. Body Styling and Features The full-size luxury SUV 2011 Infiniti QX56 is a seven or  [...]

2011 Cadillac SRX – Tempting Luxury Crossover SUV

First Look Ever since the 2011 Cadillac SRX entered the market after it got complete redesign last year, the vehicle has been a runaway victory for General Motors. It immediately became the best-selling vehicle in the immensely flourishing compact luxury crossover segment. The tempting, unmistakably Cadillac styling of 2011 Cadillac SRX and a wide range of feature list of equipment offered got instant attention of the potential buyers in the market and the vehicle was an instant hit straightaway. Though, there still are some noteworthy issues with 2011 Cadillac SRX, which might make you think twice before finalizing the decision. One of the turn offs that we found here is the fact that SRX is fat. The vehicle weighs 200 and 300 pounds more than many of its competitors; as a matter of fact  [...]

2011 Honda Odyssey – Refiner And Quieter

The 2011 Honda Odyssey is the latest offering from Honda, and according to the auto major at least one version of the 2011 Odyssey minivan will be delivering a remarkable fuel economy of 28 miles per gallon on the highways. As a matter of fact, they even have got the word from the feds on it, just as Honda had predicted. But more than the fuel economy we are concerned about the sheet metal dogleg positioned right in front of the rear wheel.  While we think it’s a kind of mismatch, Honda thinks that you’ll instead imagine it as unique lightning bolt depicted by the 2011 Odyssey minivan’s side styling. The 2011 Odyssey will start from $28,580 for its LX starter model and will go up to $44,030 for its Touring Elite. The interiors for the 2011 Honda Odyssey gets significant amount of  [...]

Brighten your car with HID kits

Not much of people would know what HID means and how or where they are used, not their fault as these are an extra added accessories that only a true automotive lover would like to jazz up their car with. Well, now let me give you some knowledge about HID – High Intensity Discharge, these are the distinct headlights that gives a vehicle much noticing look. There are several hid kits available in the market that comes with several other optional and standard features. The main advantage of using HID is the added brightness, good electric consumption and giving good looks. The main core benefit of using HID is the brightness it gives as driver becomes more comfortable in driving with an added boost of the lights. The use of HID kits are said to have double benefit as it enhances your experience  [...]

2010 Acura TL – The New Jap Boy on the Block

Yes the latest boy on the road is a new Attention Magnet by one of Asia’s Big 4 HONDA the “ACURA TL 2011” The car promises a lot of excitement and adrenaline rush when u laid you hands on it. The car with two variants and host of new features is a perfect combination of dynamic style, performance and technology. Engine Specs: Available in two variants explained in detail below and compared. TL: 280-hp, 3.5-liter, VTEC®, V-6 engine TL SH-AWD: 305-hp, 3.7-liter, VTEC®, V-6 engine Both the engines are paired with the latest trade mark “Super Handling All-Wheel Drive” technology, which allows you to move all the four wheels and makes it “butter on the pan” feeling while you drive. It also gives you better control and mobility on road. Both have a VTEC V6 Engine with different  [...]

2011 Mercury Milan – Competitive Midsize Sedan

First Look A lot of automotive brands have died out in the past decade, and the list of such brands is growing day by day. There is a strong chance that Ford's midrange brand “Mercury” could be the next entry in that list. If and when it happens it will be really unfortunate, because it will mean that the days of Mercury’s 2011 Milan sedan are numbered. We said it will be unfortunate because, the Milan actually has a lot to offer to the consumers looking for an upscale, right-sized four-door sedan. Just like its almost indistinguishable twin, the Ford Fusion, the Mercury Milan also got a huge makeover last year. Its makeover got it stylish new exterior, fuel-efficient and extra powerful engines, and made it one of the well-rounded entries in the immensely aggressive midsize sedan  [...]

2010 Infiniti EX35 – Best-Driving Entry In Compact Luxury Crossover Segment

First Look It’s been quite a bit that the station wagons have been out of favor in the market. But this doesn’t mean that the American’s aren’t interested in the convenience and practicality of those station wagons. As a matter of fact, that is one of the major reasons behind the commencement of crossover SUV and the 2010 Infiniti EX35 is one of the latest additions to this highly growing crowd. To be honest, the Infiniti EX35 is more like the compact wagons such as the BMW 328i, than the crossovers such as the Volvo XC60, at least in terms of functionality. Keep in mind, the EX35 is not at all a big car. But what it offers is the goodness of G37's sport sedan, in addition to a more useful cargo bay, and this is what brings it closer to the mysterious "wagon by some other name" recipe  [...]

2010 Infiniti FX50 – A Appealing Package Overall

First Look Speaking of a luxury SUV some times ago was like talking about gourmet instant coffee, absolutely oxymoronic. But, now it looks like every auto maker in the market is covering this segment, and as a matter of fact has covered this segment. When the first luxurious high performing SUV debuted in market, it was greeted with the same sort of puzzled response. Some of the people even thought that they are just a passing trend and soon will pass away, but contrary to there believe these strangely proficient crossovers never passed away and as a matter of fact they kept popping up at a more regular intervals. One of the most noticeable examples of these luxury SUVs we are talking about here is the 2010 Infiniti FX50 crossover SUV.  The 2010 Infiniti FX50 scores full marks in the luxury  [...]

2011 Jaguar XJ – Strong Value For A Luxury Car

First Look The 2011 Jaguar XJ is one of the dooziest transformations we’ve seen in the recent past. The earlier Jaguar XJ was an absolutely perfect modern car, but under that contemporary skin, there was the entire history of Jaguar's preceding 30 years. Even the interiors of the car were so decayed, that the car actually looked like a growing mold. This is what made the Jaguar automotive engineers that something drastic is needed, and not only to let this flagship opulent sedan going in the market, but at the same time to invigorate the brand itself. And the 2011 Jaguar XJ is what the engineers came up with. This is the drastic change they were talking about. The old styling is completely gone from the car and in its place the 2011 Jaguar XJ gets a completely new and striking design  [...]

2010 Lexus ES 350 –Fine Entry Level Sedan

First Look In one simple line, the 2010 Lexus ES 350 is not exciting at all, and the truth is that even if you fill this sedan with fireworks, or let Robbie Knievel jump it over 23 school buses, it still will be less interesting than some of the other entry-level sedans we’ve seen in the market. But then considering the segment which this car targets, excitement surely isn’t the be-all and end-all obligation here, despite what the car fanatics and marketers would advocate with terms such as "steering feel" "fun to drive" and "0-60". But, the 2010 Lexus ES 350 is a luxury sedan and not intended for the buyers looking for sport sedan. And with its wood trim, easy to drive and comfortable ride the ES 350 gives all the reasons to its intended buyers to consider it in their list of luxury sedans. The  [...]

2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible – Tempting New Convertible

First Look When it comes to cars, no one can beat Italians, especially when it’s about the passion for car and making stunning cars for the roads. Italians are more passionate about cars than any other culture around the world and if you don’t believe us just look at the 2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible or the GranCabrio, as it’s called outside of North America. Considering the fact that the GranTurismo coupe was not initially designed to be a convertible, the open-air GranTurismo was an assured success soon after its entrance in the market. But still the automobile designers at the Pininfarina design studio wanted to ensure that the new convertible model continue the bloodlines flawlessly. And they did it perfectly. But while doing it, the designers have to make sure that this  [...]