Based on Volvo's attractive four-seat coupé, this 3,250lb car is powered with twin 330lb lithium-ion battery packs (also from US battery company, Enerdel) that sit under the rear seat and down the centre of the vehicle. With a combined capacity of 24kWh these batteries provide enough juice to the 109bhp/137lb ft permanent magnet AC motor to give... [more]
November 10, 2009
Just a month away and the sensation of Volkswagen’s Beetle, People’s Car, will be on the Indian roads once it is imported from the Mexican plant. Yet to be priced, Beetle is another fiesta from the German car maker and is known for is popularity and historical impact in the industry. Some of the industry analysts foresaw the drawbacks of... [more]
November 10, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Volkswagen Group Malaysia has terminated VW Cars Sdn Bhd’s dealership of its vehicles with immediate effect.Volkswagen dealerships operated by VW Cars at The Curve and Jalan 219, both in Petaling Jaya would cease immediately, the German carmaker said in a statement yesterday.Its existing dealers in the country include... [more]
November 10, 2009
Like the new Mercedes-Benz E-class coupe, I'm not sure where coupes like this fit in today's marketplace, except as niche vehicles for people who can afford the luxury of only needing two doors and not much back seat. For those who can, I'd say this S5 is the pick of the litter right now, with sharp lines, velvety power, capable handling and the... [more]
November 10, 2009
Lamborghini is releasing what has to be the umpteenth variation of the Gallardo, this one called the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. The answer to the first part of your question — why LP 550-2? is easy. The car sports 550 horsepower and two wheel drive.Answering the second part of your question — who the hell is Valentino Balboni? — will... [more]
July 3, 2009
Did you know the CC is actually a sports car wrapped in a luxury sedan? It's an anti-anxiety attack. Meet Volkswagen CC. The most talked about VW in years. [more]
July 3, 2009
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 30 -- Since its introduction earlier this year, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has garnered an impressive list of accolades, including the title "Most Fuel Efficient Mid-Size Car in America." Today, the Fusion Hybrid receives another honor as it is named the NADAguides.com "Car of the Month" for June. With its long list of... [more]
July 1, 2009
As the Muscle Car Wars continue, GM's struggling to meet demand for the new Chevy Camaro, with some buyers paying heavy premiums on sticker prices. Now GM even thinks it may catch Ford's new 2010 Mustang in monthly sales.According to the General, the new Camaro is creating enough buzz to play a key role in GM's turnaround. It's obviously... [more]
July 1, 2009
DARTFORD, UNITED KINGDOM – June 30, 2009: The refreshed 2009 Mazda MX-5 soft top and Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe arrives in showrooms, armed with exciting new styling, a cleaner and greener line-up of powerplants, higher levels of standard equipment, a raft of enhancements to the cabin architecture and the option of the new PowerShift six-speed... [more]
July 1, 2009
The class leading quality of Nissan's British built models has once again been recognised by the car buying public in the J.D. Power Vehicle Owners Satisfaction Study.Earlier this month Nissan was celebrating an 11th place overall ranking for the Nissan Qashqai in the J.D. Power/What Car? 2009 UK study, and now this achievement has been... [more]
July 1, 2009
