chrysler 300 cars

                                                     chrysler 300

                                                chrysler 300

                                             chrysler 300 cars pics

                                             chrysler 300 cars

                                                           chrysler 300

                                            chrysler 300

                                        chrysler 300

                                        chrysler 300

                                   chrysler 300

dodge challenger review

Dodge Challenger - What the Auto Press Says
The 2010 Dodge Challenger ranks 3 out of 4 Muscle Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 20 published reviews and test drives of the Dodge Challenger, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The 2010 Dodge Challenger is an aggressive retro-styled street machine that, in its R/T trim, lives up to its muscle-car heritage. In fact, Road and Track says it's "[a]rguably the most well-executed retro-style pony car on the market..."

In an effort to meet consumer demands for a more practical alternative to the high-performance Challenger SRT8, Dodge introduced two new trims -- the 250-horsepower SE and 372-horsepower R/T -- in 2009. These carry into the 2010 model year mostly unchanged.

Today's Dodge Challenger is hailed for its attractive retro design, roomy cabin and practical cargo room. And while most test drivers report that the SE trim lacks sufficient power to do its muscle car heritage justice, the R/T garners praise for its classic and powerful straight-line performance. "Based on the Dodge Charger, this retro coupe embodies the classic looks and tire-shredding power of the 1970s original, yet with modern-day sophistication," writes Car and Driver. "While not as dynamic as the Ford Mustang or Chevrolet Camaro, the Challenger's presence on the road is pure muscle car."
                                                    dodge challenger review

                                                    dodge challenger review

dodge challengerIf you're in the market for an old school muscle car with more agility, consider the 304-horsepower Ford Mustang GT. The Challenger trumps it in terms of sheer power, but test drivers report that the Ford is more athletic on windy roads. Plus it's available as a convertible. Another great choice is the all-new 304-horsepower Chevy Camaro. Although it's less powerful and roomy than the Challenger, it has the privilege of being the new kid on the block -- which, if it's your thing, will surely make onlookers gawk. Those willing to sacrifice the Challenger's retro design, interior room and horsepower for better all-around sports performance should shop in the class of affordable sports cars for a hot tuner like the Nissan 370Z.

                                                    dodge challenger

                                                    dodge challenger

                                                dodge challenger

                                               dodge challenger review

                                                dodge challenger

                dodge challenger review

Though most test drivers find that all models of the 2010 Challenger handle well, most also favor the R/T's powerful HEMI engine and driver-involved manual transmission over the base SE. "The R/T really likes burnouts, chirping tires and doing all the things muscle cars are famous for," writes Road and Track. "It does them easily, too, with no wheel hop or great drama. Just burp the throttle, drop the clutch and smile." Read More

Challenger Exterior - 9.5 (Excellent)
Reviewers report that Dodge's modern take on the old school Challenger is a success. "Unlike the Charger sedan, which borrowed only a name from the muscle-car era, the Challenger was designed after the 1970 model, and it is unmistakably the Challenger from any angle," writes Cars.com. Read More

Challenger Interior - 7.1 (Good)
Critics like the Challenger's roomy, comfortable cabin and vast amount of cargo room, but take issue with its lackluster interior design. "Unlike the Dodge Challenger's distinctive-looking exterior, the interior is quite bland," writes Edmunds. "A few styling cues are reminiscent of Challengers past, like the large beveled dashboard and distinctive shifter knobs, but overall the interior design and experience aren't much." The Challenger's optional navigation system, however, is a reviewer favorite.

scion cars pictures

                                                               scion cars pics

                                                                      scion cars

                                                                    latest scion cars

                                                                   SCION CARS

                                                               SCION CARS

                                                                scion cars

                                                                    scion cars

                                                                scion cars

                                                           scion cars

volkswagen gti

volkswagen gti
volkswagen gti
volkswagen gti
volkswagen gti
volkswagen gti
volkswagen gti
volkswagen gti

volkswagen cars

volkswagen cars

volkswagen

volkswagen

VOLKSWAGEN

volkswagen cars

volkswagen

2010 Honda Insight, 63.4 mpg!

While it's hard to tell from the photos, the 2010 Honda Insight is smaller than the 2009 Civic Hybrid. To give you a frame of reference, the smaller hybrid rides on a wheelbase that is nearly half a foot shorter and has less overall length compared to the Civic.



The Insight's style is clearly driven by aerodynamics. The bullet-shaped nose blends smoothly into the passenger cabin and then cuts off abruptly. Any aerodynamics engineer will attest that this is the most efficient automotive aero shape known to date ... the wind doesn't show favoritism to any one brand. This reality is also evident in the shape of the new Prius and Chevrolet's upcoming Volt; the profiles of these cars are quite similar because airflow created the shape, not stylists. The smallish 15-inch wheels make the body appear bulkier than it is, but one can't argue with efficiency.



Inside, the Insight offers a generous 85 cubic feet of passenger volume with another 15.9 cubic feet of cargo room. This is slightly less passenger but more cargo volume than the larger Civic. The cabin appears bright, airy and fully modern.

The Insight's hybrid powertrain uses a 98-horsepower 1.3-liter four-cylinder with what engineers call Integrated Motor Assist. This is the electric motor (rated at 10 kilowatts, or about 13 horsepower) that occupies the space (and helps provide the functionality) of a traditional continuously variable transmission. Fuel economy, while not yet certified, is expected to be 40 mpg city, 43 mpg highway. Currently, the Civic Hybrid is rated at 40 mpg city, 45 mpg highway.



Honda's EcoAssist system helps drivers achieve maximum fuel economy by recommending driving style recommendations and then showing the driver's results real-time. (While your author hasn't experienced the system in action, he assumes that it is similar to the EcoGuide system introduced by Ford at the L.A. Auto Show in their 2010 Fusion Hybrid.)

Concept Car: Mitsubishi cX

Today Mitsubishi Motors unveiled a new SUV concept which is set to be revealed at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor show. With an emphasis on environmental concerns, the SUV will be powered by a new high-output, 1.8-liter clean diesel engine, featuring a variable geometry (VG) turbocharger for optimum boost control and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) with diesel particulate filter (DPF) in the exhaust system for compliance with Europe's Euro 5 emission standards.

Just like the forthcoming Evo X, the Concept cX features an electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system and fat 225/45R19 tires. Also as in the Evo X, Mitsubishi's Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission) transmits the power, offering performance as well as good fuel economy and low emissions. Mitsubishi is also touting the environmental technologies inside the car, including extensive use of what Mitsubishi calls "Green Plastic," made from bamboo and other plant-based resins. The compact cX is short,. At 161.4 inches, it's 6 shorter than a Volkswagen R32 coupe.

New Car: Mini Clubman

This is the new Mini Clubman and although we’ve been snapping prototypes testing around the world for a few years, the official photos are still a bit of a shock.

The Clubman will look like nothing else on sale when it’s launched on 10 November, though you’ll be able to see it at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

As this photo shows, the Mini Clubman will have van-style twin rear doors, each with their own wiper and a cut-out that frames the rear light cluster. This avoids the expensive problem that BMW encountered with damping the headlights on the first-gen new Mini.

Indeed it does, but you can just make out the 240mm longer body. And if you look closely you can also see a rear suicide door, as per the Rolls-Royce Phantom and Mazda RX-8. But like the RX-8, and unlike the Rolls, the self-styled Clubdoor can only be opened when the front driver's door is open. This is for safety’s sake, apparently.

However, the Clubman has clearly been developed for left-hand drive markets, so the suicide door is on the right-hand side. This means that UK drivers get the short straw and both doors will always open into traffic for any passenger drop-offs. Mini says it couldn't engineer doors on both sides, because of the fuel filler arrangement. A shame.

Like the regular Mini, the Clubman will come in Cooper D (110bhp), Cooper (120bhp) and Cooper S (175bhp) guises. All engines will also come with BMW’s brake regeneration and stop/start technology – all aimed at lowering emissions and fuel consumption.

Mini has taken customisation a step further with the Clubman, and whilst you can’t have wooden panels (though who would bet against them appearing soon?), the rear pillars are now the same colour as the roof. The roof comes in silver and black as standard, though you can pay for a different colour, but it remains to be seen what hue they pillars will be if you have the Union Jack option.

BMW will charge £1200 more for the Clubman over the hatchback, meaning that the cheapest Clubman is the petrol Cooper costing £14,235; the priciest is the turbocharged Cooper S at £17,210.