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Top 10 List of Fuel Efficient Cars: 2011-2012

December 14, 2011 in Auto News, Top 10's, World Top 10 Cars List

1. Toyota Prius:
51 City/48 Hwy (50 Combined), Base Price: $23,050. 1.8-liter,
4-Cylinder engine and 134 hp, 0-60 mph in 9.8 secs.
Toyota Prius is the most fuel efficient car as well as the most demanding car on the market. Its a small sedan which can accommodate 5 persons and its the perfect choice for those who drive over 100 miles a day.

Toyota Prius

2. Lexus CT 200h:
43 City/40 Hwy (42 Combined), Base Price: $29,120. 1.8-liter, with 4-Cylinder engine and up to 134 hp, 0-60 mph in 9.8 secs.

The Lexus CT 200h offers great mileage as well as luxury. It offers an MPG rating of 42 with advanced technology and lower CO2 emissions.

Lexus CT 200h

3. Honda Civic Hybrid vs Honda Insight: These Honda cars were on tie for the third place. Both these cars give an mpg rating of 41. Civic offers more room space while the Insight is much more affordable.

Honda Civic Hybrid: 40 City/43 Hwy (41 Combined), Base Price: $23,950. 1.3-liter, 4-Cylinder engine with 110 hp, 0-60 mph in 11.3 secs.

Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda Insight: 40 City/43 Hwy (41 Combined), Base Price: $18,200. 1.3-liter, 4-Cylinder engine with 98 hp.

Honda Insight

4. Ford Fusion Hybrid vs Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: Two cars from Ford Motors were on tie for the fourth spot with a
an mpg rating of 39 and gives out 191 hp. The Fusion Hybrid is more affordable, while the MKZ Hybrid has more class and style.

Ford Fusion Hybrid: 41 City/36 Hwy (39 Combined), Base Price: $28,405. 2.5-liter, 4-Cylinder engine with 191 hp. 0-60 mph in 8.4 secs.

Ford Fusion Hybrid

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: 41 City/36 Hwy (39 Combined), Base Price: $34,645. 2.5-liter, 4-Cylinder engine with 191 hp. 0-60 mph in 8.2 secs.

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

5. Honda CR-Z or Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: The fifth spot is occupied by two cars; Honda CR-Z and the Sonata Hybrid each has a combined mpg rating of 37. Honda offers a sporty coupe at a comfortable price range while Hyundai offers a full sedan with great gas mileage.

Honda CR-Z: 35 City/39 Hwy (37 Combined), Base price: $19,345. 1.5-liter, 4-Cylinder engine with 122 hp. 0-60 mph in 9.7 secs.

Honda CR Z

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: 35 City/40 Hwy(37 avg.) Base Price: $25,795. 2.4-liter, 4-Cylinder engine with 206 hp. 0-60 mph in 9.2 secs.

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

6. Smart for Two: 33 City/41 Hwy (36 Combined), Base Price: $10,990. 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder runs on high-priced premium fuel with only 70 hp. 0-60 mph in 12.8 secs.

Smart for Two is a Small, affordable 2-seat coupe that has a small engine, capable of saving you a lot of money due to it low cost and 36 combined fuel efficiency. If you prefer style, go with the cabriolet model, a convertible version that start at $17,690.

Smart For Two

7. Volkswagen Jetta TDI & Golf TDI: Each of these cars has an mpg of 34 and they run on diesel and not on the regular gasoline. Prices are almost similar and based on your style, you can go with the Jetta or Golf.

Volkswagen Jetta TDI: 30 City/42 Hwy (34 avg), Base Price: $22,995. 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder TDI clean diesel engine with 140 hp. 0-60 mph in 8.7 secs.

Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Golf TDI: 30 City/42 Hwy (34 avg), Base Price: $23,225. 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder TDI clean diesel engine with 140 hp. 0-60 mph in 8.6 secs.

Volkswagen Golf

8. Ford Fiesta vs Hyundai Elantra: Both these are affordable sedans with an mpg of 33 and is available at less than $15k. Fuel efficiency should not be the only factor when trying to save money. Buying a car that cost much less with fewer mpg is actually better to buy one with high mpg but costing you over $10k more.

Ford Fiesta SFE: 29 City/40 Hwy (33 Combined), Base Price:$14,420. 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder engine with 119 hp. 0-60 mph in 8.7 secs.

Ford Fiesta

Hyundai Elantra: 29 City/40 Hwy (33 Combined), Base Price: $14,830. 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder engine with 148 hp. 0-60 mph in 10.5 secs.

Hyundai Elantra

9. Nissan Altima Hybrid vs Toyota Camry Hybrid: Averaging 33 mpg, the Altima Hybrid and Camry Hybrid are roomy mid-sized sedans starting at less than $27,000.

Nissan Altima Hybrid: 33 City/33 Hwy (33 avg), Base Price: $26,800. 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder gas engine with 198 hp, accelerating from 0-60 mph in 7.5 secs. Nissan Altima Hybrid is a midsize sedan made for the Nissan lovers which is a bit sportier than most hybrids.

Nissan Altima Hybrid

Toyota Camry Hybrid: 31 City/35 Hwy (33 avg), Base Price: $26,675. 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder with 187-horsepower, reaching 0-60 mph in 7.7 secs. If you love the original Camry, then you should try the Camry Hybrid because it has better fuel economy and it can be a big saver after a few years.

Toyota Camry Hybrid

10. Ford Escape Hybrid: 34 City/31 Hwy (32 Combined), Base Price: $30,110. 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder with 171 hp.

The Ford Escape Hybrid is the most fuel efficient SUV in the world with a better gas mileage and at the same time, it can also performed heavy duty jobs.

Ford Escape Hybrid

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World’s Top 10 Best Car Interiors for 2011

December 7, 2011 in Auto News, Top 10's, World Top 10 Cars List

A research institution from United States recently announced the results of the world’s top 10 cars based on its interior. The aspects considered here are the quality of materials used, design, safety, convenience and the latest technologies used. Apart from these they have also considered the environmentally friendly concepts used for the interior.

2011 Audi A8 Interior

2011 BMW X3 XDrive 20D

2011 Chevy Cruze 2LT

2011 Dodge Charger Rallye

2011 Ford Focus Titanium

2011 Honda Odyssey Touring

2011 Hyundai Elantra

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2011 Kia Optima Ex Interior

2011 Volvo S60 Interior

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Toyota looks into the expectations with Green at Tokyo Motor Show 2011

November 17, 2011 in Auto News, New Cars, Tokyo Motor Show

In order to support their place as the world’s greenest brand, Toyota Motor Corporation has showcased their short, middle and long term strategy for green cars in Tokyo Motor Show 2011. To make its vision considering the expectations, Toyota Motor Corporation has showcased their plans for the prospect based on the Toyota iQ. The world first showing of the FT-EV III (Future Toyota – Electric Vehicle is a car based on the iQ is a four seated electric car intended for short commutes of a small above100 kilometers on a completely charged battery in the Japanese JC08 test cycle.

As for a footstep ahead in clean, green competence, the Toyota FCV – R (Fuel Cell Vehicle – Reality and Revolution) idea will be a realistic family sized hydrogen fuelled car with 4.7 meters in length. With the fuel cell unit situated cleverly beneath the particularly designed body shell, the vehicle can contain up to four passengers and space for huge luggage. The fuel cell stack, with a 70 MPa high pressure hydrogen tank has been enhanced to give a cruising distance of just about 680 kilometers.

In the long term planning, Toyota strategy to take out through Fun Vehicle interactive internet concept, where public, cars and society are linked. For India, the thought of electric vehicles and fuel cell technology is still a little left; though, it would be Toyota’s vision effort taking shape when it comes to being the cleanest manufacturer transversely the globe.

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Concepts of 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

November 7, 2011 in Auto News, Frankfurt Motor Show, Motor Show

Jaguar C-X16

Jaguar C-X is a sports car-inspired hybrid F1. The concept features a 3.0 liter V6 supercharged engine with performance electric motor taking direct influence popular kinetic energy recovery system (KERS), as seen in the formula. Jaguar hopes that this hybrid technology will increase fuel efficiency while reducing carbon emissions, without sacrificing performance.

Jaguar-C-X16

In addition to the optional push to Pass’kers button, connect the internal shape of the Jaguar’s self and View was developed with the BlackBerry. However, it’s still a few phones which display a user interface device in the Central touch screen is compatible with the configuration system.

Styling wise, C-X 16 Jaguar features rounded trapezoidal grille/signature, and hinged side rear Windows, turn back to the e types over the years.

Although the maximum speed of the electric motor alone is only 50 mph, the 16 C can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.4 seconds on his way to a top speed of 186 mph when powered by gasoline. All elegant and powerful C-X16 attributes point to a promising hybrid future for Jaguar.

Land Rover DC100

Land Rover Defender as a tall order, instead of an iconic vehicle; However, the concept of DC100. just do it With a history dated back to Series 1 1948 Land Rover Defender prefer a limousine, and thanks to the robust design basic yet uncompromising sound components. However, the most recent technology and 21st century DC100 Defender materials with modern design. Nevertheless, as a design team led by Gerry McGovern is the ultimate utilitarian four-wheel drive vehicle Defender has been careful to maintain the State’s in.

Land Rover DC100

DC100 is highly advanced features include the extension of the Land Rover terrain response programmer, which includes the front mounted high definition cameras and intelligent terrain mapping system, the creation of the 3D virtualization on the ground before him. Other additions include a system based on Sonar to estimate the depth of the water, electro mechanical spiked tyres and telemetry communication system.

Both DC100 Sport will be powered by a 2.0 liter four variations of-cylinder engine with Land Rover eager to keep fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to a minimum. Both concepts could replace the legendary Defender as soon as 2015.

Mercedes-Benz F125

Mercedes-Benz, the F125 Is Vision in the future or 2025 specific. This outlandish concept combines hydrogen fuel cells, and the plug-in hybrid system for zero emission motoring. This in particular affects the vehicle mileage in the region, however, the problem with electric cars in General, such as tanks, basket structure integrated save 7.5 kg of hydrogen, enough to take a staggering 620 miles.

F125! The effect of each wheel, used by four uninterrupted power directly to the sls amg to drive e-cell is a technology that super car. Performance prediction of a shorter duration of five seconds, 0-62 mph is comparable over time.

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While the design of the F125! Cannot be everyone the taste, the gull-wing doors and sweeping concept the roof line combines classic Mercedes styling with futuristic sedan interpretations.

If Benz-Mercedes ambitious predictions prove to be correct, we might have a luxurious and affordable without automobile emissions in the not too distant future.

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Meguiars carrying World’s Top Nine Show Cars to SEMA

October 19, 2011 in Auto News, New Cars, Sema Motor Show

Meguiar’s sending nine of the top of the world show cars from around the world to show SEMA this year is the first ever Car Crazy showcase vehicle. These nine cars together with the owners will come from all over the world and in front of the display and centre right outside room, next to the stage of Meguiar’s car Crazy TV. All week long, both vehicles and their owners will be a major attraction of the SEMA show this year.

Every vehicle is carefully chosen to ensure that representing his country with pride. Only a few vehicles, which entitled the Meguiar’s car crazy international vehicle showcase include the 1953 Ford truck F100 from Costa Rica, (pictured), the 1981 VW Golf Mk1 in the United Kingdom, 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Custom from Mexico, 2000 Toyota Celica in China, and the 1978 XC Falcon GS Hardtop to Ford (figures) from all the way to Australia.

Before taking a trip to Las Vegas while cars make pit stop during October Automotive Museum in Southern California Marconi for private shows for visitors a month …

Australian Falcon To SEMA

Meguiar's Car Crazy To SEMA

Costa Rica Ford To SEMA

Canada Show Car To SEMA

Black Meguiars Show Car to SEMA

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World’s Top 10 Expensive Car Crashes

October 6, 2011 in Auto News, exotic cars, expensive cars, Luxurious cars, Top 10's

It’s always a sad situation when someone wrecks a car and the situation would be much worse if its an expensive car. The insurance and repair costs will be much higher for these cars. This adds fuel to the fire and the repair costs might make you weep at times. The wrecks which we have shown involve unique and rare cars which billionaires can only afford.