2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Benchmark in the luxury segment
* S400 HYBRID: the first series-production Mercedes-Benz passenger car with* hybrid drive and the world's first car with a lithium-ion battery* Additional safety thanks to the latest driver assistance systems* Modern, innovative design
After three years of the current S-Class, Mercedes-Benz is launching the restyled 2010 S-Class in August. With the very latest technology for even greater safety, as well as trailblazing innovations in comfort and drive technology, the Mercedes-Benz flagship is reasserting its leading position as the brand's innovation platform and benchmark for luxury sedans.

2010 LINCOLN MKZ

Expectations have been high for the new 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The car has always been a clear choice for anyone stepping into luxury driving. And it’s kept up sharp sales even as other luxury carmakers have seen an 18% decline over the past year. The new model promises even greater enticements.

The exterior features a complete revamp, with sharper, more imposing angles up front and a more streamlined look overall — what Peter Horbury, Ford’s executive director of design, describes as “one single, flowing line that helps to establish the understated elegance characteristic of classic Lincoln design.” Inside, the MKZ presents a revamped interior, accentuated with real wood, metal, and Bridge of Weir leather imported from Scotland.

Pagani Zonda

It is the beauty and the beast at the same time. The provocative and futuristic Zonda design is the creation of Horacio Pagani, and is a result of the intense search for aerodynamic and ergonomic aesthetics linked to the need to create a sensational and exceptional car. It is wild and raw, and surely won't leave you indifferent. It is interesting that Horacio used his wife for a model during designing this car. And actually, when looked from above, Zonda really has the figure of a supermodel.

Nissan Murano 2009

Introduced in 2003, the Nissan Murano has been a success story for the company. One of the better crossover SUV’s from back when that terminology was just coming into common usage, the Murano was due for an update. The 2009 Nissan Murano was released in order to answer the call of competing in a crossover marketplace that is a lot more crowded now than when the vehicle was initially introduced.

From the outside, the new Murano does not differ greatly from the vehicle it is replacing. The same general dimensions are retained, with a slightly more muscular look and a more prominent, chrome-filled front grille. LED tail lamps are new for the rear and are placed vertically on the trailing edge of the fenders, in place of the triangular horizontal wedges of old. A glass skylight acts as a second sunroof for rear passengers, and a larger rear window is integrated into the hatch. 19-inch wheels are standard, while 20’s are available as an option.

Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Concept 2007

If you ever want to be uninspired, just take a trip down to the local car lot and walk through the compact car section. There you will see row after row of basic transportation, vehicles designed to take you to work, go get groceries and in a pinch make a day trip outside the city. Given that buyers in the segment don’t expect much more than a reliable vehicle that starts every day and is easy on gas, manufacturers tend to engage in the most pedestrian of styling. This renders these vehicles no more attractive than a nice refrigerator or other appliance. Given their size and economy-orientation, many entry-level hybrid vehicles also get painted with the same brush by automotive designers, especially given the difficulty in placing enough battery capacity in such a small package. When push comes to shove, these designers almost always opt for form to follow function.

There was a time, however when companies tried to inject a little bit of excitement into the looks of subcompact cars. While they might not have lit any fires when it came to performance, vehicles like the Honda CRX at least set themselves apart from the rest of the pack by being fun to drive and looking the part as well. The new 2007 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid concept is an attempt to echo the CRX and put forth the assertion that small hybrid cars can be exciting as well as economical. Powered by Honda’s standard gas-electric system, this attractive coupe marries a long, sloping front with a truncated rear deck, managing to avoid any abrupt or hard lines. The vehicle closely resembles the egg-shaped Civic SI of years passed, but with a more updated feel. The hybrid setup generates 93 horsepower from a 1.3 liter 4 cylinder gas engine, and this output is assisted by a 20 horsepower electrical motor. During braking the engine can drop down to using only one cylinder, maximizing fuel economy while the regenerative braking system recharges the vehicle’s batteries.

Cadillac Presidential Limousine

Cadillac has a very long history in delivering presidential limousine. It all started back in 1938 with the "Queen Mary" and "Queen Elizabeth" Cadillac Convertible. And in 2009 the company revealed the new presidential limousine for the president Barack Obama.

Inside and out, the Cadillac Presidential Limousine includes many of the brand’s signature design elements. Assertive, modern and elegant, the front of the car includes the intricate, dual-textured grille made famous by Cadillac’s most popular current models, the CTS sport sedan and Escalade. Vertical design elements, such as the car’s front and rear lighting, mirror those used on production models.

Lexus HS 250h 2010

Lexus unveiled today at the Detroit Auto Show world’s first ever dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle: the HS 250h, the fourth hybrid and the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its lineup. Sales will begin later in the summer

The HS 250s is powered by Lexus’ first four-cylinder gas engine: the 2.4-liter Atkinson-cycle that develops 187 hp. The highly efficient Atkinson-cycle engine, made possible by the Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) system, allows the expansion/power stroke to be longer than the compression stroke so that combustion energy can be more effectively used for production of engine power.

Lexus RX 350 2010

The 2010 Lexus RX 350 will go on sale this month at a price of $36,800 for the front-wheel drive (FWD) model and $38,200 for the all-wheel drive (AWD) version.

The 2010 RX 350 teams a revised 3.5-liter V6 engine with an all-new six-speed Multi-Mode Automatic Transmission. Horsepower is increased to 275 at 6,200 rpm from 270 in the previous generation, while ninety percent or more of the 256 lb.-ft. of peak torque is available from 2,300 to 6,100 rpm, an optimal range where torque is most utilized. The new six-speed automatic transmission replaces the previous five-speed, and the Multi-Mode allows the driver to shift manually when desired by first moving the gated shift lever to the “S” slot and then pushing it forward ("+") to up shift and backward ("-") to downs

Mercury Mariner VOGA 2009

VOGA means fashion in Italian. It is no wonder why Ford designer Camilo Pardo, the designer of the Ford GT, chose this name when he introduced the upscale appearance package in 2006 on the vehicle named after the Italian fashion capital, the Mercury Milan. Since then Mercury has expanded the elegant VOGA line to include the Mercury Mariner crossover based on the Ford Escape.

Being an aesthetics package, the VOGA option is much more about design than function. In order to purchase the high-class VOGA equipped Mercury, future Mariner owners must first upgrade to a Mercury Mariner Premier, and then purchase the Moon and Tune package that includes a large panoramic sunroof and a seven speaker MP3 compatible sound system and much more

2009 Ferrari F70

The Ferrari F70 will be based on the Aurea Concept launched by Ferrari in 2004. The Aurea Project was born from the desire to place the F1 DNA on a normal car. This is what the new F70 will be about: a car with the design and power of a F1 car, but specially designed for the road.
On designing the Enzo, Ferrari needed to make some compromises in order that both the design and the technologies of the car to be satisfied. So they build the Enzo on aerodynamic consideration. But when they build the FXX they have realized that the Enzo could have all the technologies they had to give up. And in the F70 case all the aerodynamic will be hide under the car. The result is that the exterior design of the F70 won’t be affected by compromises, like in the case of the Enzo due to the aerodynamic technology developed by Ferrari and used in the FXX.

Ferrari F450

Ferrari has begun the development for the successor of their best seller compact mid-V8 supercar. Following a line of respectable ancestors, like the F355, 360 Modena or the currently in production F430, the new car is expected for not sooner than 2010. With a supposed displacement of 4.5 liters, the new Ferrari is expected to be named F450.
Spy photographers have caught in tests several mules that point clearly that a replacement for the F430 is in development al Maranello. Driving on the Fiorano race-track and disguised as F430 Challenge Stradale, the test cars show a medium development stage for the smallest Ferrari.
Early rumors pointed that the new car will be equipped with a V10 engine, in order to be successfully compete against the Lamborghini Gallardo. The changes made to Formula 1 regulations, that nowadays require the use of V8 engines, make this step irrational; therefore it is logical for Ferrari to stick with the traditional V8 configuration.

The Hyundai Nuvis

Hyundai, in particular, has capitalized on the positive momentum it generated from winning 2009 Car of the Year at the Detroit auto show for its Genesis sedan. It debuted the Nuvis hybrid concept--with gull-wing doors, no less--at today's press conference and prominently displayed its 2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe, the two-door version of its first foray into the luxury sector.

The $96,000 2010 Hyundai Equus, though not likely to appear in the U.S. anytime soon, is another step into luxury for the South Korea-based company. Essentially a longer version of the Genesis, the sedan is rumored to pack 420 horsepower and is Hyundai's most expensive and plush vehicle to date.
World car of the year winners were also announced Thursday morning, with the Volkswagen Golf MK VI taking top honors. A panel of 59 international jurors chose the gutsy Golf as the best overall car of 2010; it beat out the Ford Fiesta and Scion iQ (a future competitor to Smart). In other categories, the Nissan GT-R won the title of best performance car and the Fiat 500 won for best design. The hydrogen fuel-cell-powered Honda FCX Clarity earned the best green car of the year distinction.

Porsche Cayman

The 2009 Porsche Cayman ranks 2 out of 8 Luxury Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 50 published reviews and test drives of the Porsche Cayman, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The Porsche Cayman is praised for its combination of power, agility, and comfort wrapped in beautiful look-at-me sheet metal. What's more, its dual cargo holds add a dose of everyday practicality to the mix.
Slightly refreshed for the 2009 model-year, the Cayman is a fixed-roof version of the highly-acclaimed Porsche Boxster. Like its sibling, the Cayman receives accolades for its powerful engine options and superior handling dynamics. Add to that its sleek, head-turning design and comfortable, yet lavish, interior appointments and its easy to see why the Cayman receives as much praise as it does. "Some less-expensive sports cars challenge Cayman on a fun-per-dollar basis, and some like-priced competitors deliver more outright power," writes Consumer Guide. "Few, however, match this Recommended pick's range of strengths: road manners and mechanical sophistication to satisfy the most

2009 Lotus Exige

The 2009 Lotus Exige ranks 4 out of 8 Luxury Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 36 published reviews and test drives of the Lotus Exige, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The Lotus Exige is a track junkie's dream come true -- offering mind-blowing speeds and unrivaled handling dynamics. However, it rides stiff and lacks luxury, making it less fit for daily use than some if its rivals.
The 2009 Exige is engineered for one thing only -- performance. In fact, almost every other aspect of it was designed with its performance capabilities in mind. If you can appreciate that, then you won't mind its sparse cabin, which forgoes luxury and convenience to save weight. Disappointing? Maybe. But in the end, it proves well worth it. In fact, Autobytel writes: "Flamboyant and fun, elemental and efficient, there are few cars on the market built strictly to address the joy of driving. The Lotus Exige S is one of those rare, purpose-built automobiles that make getting behind the wheel a thrill rather than a chore. We need more cars like this."

Kia Sorento (2009)

The firm wheeled out star designer Peter Schreyer to help unveil the all-new Sorento. Surprisingly, the compact SUV looks uninspired. And inside it was a letdown with scratchy plastics giving it a utilitarian feel of Kias past. Schreyer’s influence was more obvious on the second new car on the Kia stand. Called the VG it’s a handsome-looking BMW 5-series sized saloon. A production version is being launched at the September 2009 Frankfurt motor show. In its white pearlescent paint it looks the part. Sadly, it’s unlikely to back that up with a rip-roaring drive as it’s based on the front-wheel drive platform of the Hyundai Grandeur ocean-going liner.

Hyundai Blue

The big noise on Korea’s best-selling car maker’s stand was its eco-friendly Blue Drive strategy and, more significantly, the launch of its first hybrid production car. The Elantra petrol-electric vehicle uses a 1.6-litre LPG-powered engine with power boosted by a 15kW electric unit. It goes on sale in summer 2009 and Hyundai UK could take the model, believing its 102g/km and 70-plus mpg will prove attractive to fleets. Elsewhere, the firm was rightly making a big deal of its good-looking Genesis saloon and coupe. The only SUVs present on the stand were hydrogen fuel-cell models, further emphasising the firm’s Blue Drive programme

Ssangyong C200

There was palpable relief on the Ssangyong stand in Seoul as the motor show press day followed a company conference where its rejuvenation package had been outlined to worried importers. This is being led by the C200, a Nissan Qashqai-style crossover SUV that will come in both two -and four-wheel drive formats. Production of Ssangyong’s first ever monocoque car starts in November 2009 and it’ll be on sale in the UK for March 2010, promising a cheap alternative to traditional makers. The C200 was in sporty Aero and Eco versions, the latter using a diesel hybrid engine which the company is convinced represents the future of motoring

Mercedes Benz CL CLass Review

2009 Mercedes CL-Class vehicles are coupe and luxury models of the sedans in Mercedes' popular C-Class. The new 2009 Mercedes CL-Class is both luxurious and sleek. CL-Class performance is second to none. New for this year, the three CL models include

Mercedes CL500 Coupe.
CL55 AMG
Mercedes CL600 Coupe

Whichever of the 2009 Mercedes CL-Class vehicles suits your needs best, you will be sure to find everything you ever need to know about them here in our Mercedes CL-Class review. We strive hard to provide all of the latest and greatest CL-Class pictures and information for you on this site. With that in mind, enjoy!

BMW 5-Series Review

Some people are satisfied by aesthetic refinements and some are content with technical finesse. 2009 BMW 5 Series offer sedan drivers the confidence to demand both. Through asking the experts questions, offering BMW 5 Series advice and suggestions, and reviewing the research, they know that the separation of form and content can never result in a truly outstanding automobile. Technology and design in the 2009 BMW 5 Series sedan both speak the same language: progressive, high-quality, purposeful. This is how BMW has achieved the remarkable harmony of detail that characterizes it: like its drivers and dealers, it is unafraid to demand the best.

The 2009 BMW 5 series for sale performance specs speak for themselves, and they say one thing loud and clear: excellence. Reviewing BMW 5 Series specs makes it only too obvious that design, comfort, safety and performance are the pillars upon which BMW bases its success . The wisdom to learn from experience, the courage to push the limits: this is the combination that leads to lasting success, 2009 BMW 5 Series experts agree.