Saturday, June 19, 2010

Luxury Cars 2010 | The 2010 Devon GTX Makes Its Debut


There have been a plethora of attempts to catch the first glimpse of the 2010 Devon GTX, to estimate its prowess and potential to please. Well, the spying and sneaking around days have come to a close, as the 2010 Devon has finally graced us with an appearance during its debut on Pebble Beach. And let us relay that this supercar is aligned to impress!

When most people think of a seriously luxurious car, they think of European cars, it is just natural. Well, the Devon GTX coupe is quite literally the response of the United States to European uber-exclusive sports cars. That is not to say that Europe does not produce some of the world's finest luxury sports convertibles, coupes and cars, but to say that the United States has a healthy appetite for competition.

The 2010 GTX is composed of all steel and carbon fiber, which conceals an impressive 8.4-liter V8 engine capable of 650 horsepower with a six-speed manual gearbox. This car was designed for the driver. The exhilarating relationship between the driver and the pavement was handcrafted into every design feature, bringing it to life. Like the feeling of lust one obtains from an exotic rental car, notably an exotic coupe rental!

The first 2010 GTX is scheduled to hit the market in early 2010 and will be available in two versions: the standard and a track-focused model. Each version of the GTX coupe is to feature an independent suspension and features unique to it. If you are interested in a 2010 Devon GTX coupe, it is in your best interest to let them know about it, because the company intends to produce a mere 36 cars annually, with a price tag of half a million each. How pretty do you want to make your pennies?

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Luxury Cars 2010 | Still the Choice For Luxury - The 2010 Lincoln Town Car


Lincoln has set the standard for roomy luxury automobiles for decades, and the 2010 Lincoln Town Car does not disappoint. MSRP priced between $46,000 and $52,000, it remains one of the few truly affordable luxury vehicles as well.

Stepping into the Town Car is like melting into butter: with soft leather seats all around, plenty of leg room and great visibility, it retains its reputation as a living room on wheels. Yet, this is not your grandma's living room! With a 239 HP V-8 engine under the hood, the Town Car has plenty of get up and go.

Much fuss has been made lately about the fuel-efficiency of American-made cars, magnified by the overwhelming success of the "Cash for Clunkers" program. This Lincoln model boasts 24 mpg on the highway and 16+ mpg in the city, which means you get plenty of mileage out of that tank of gas without sacrificing comfort and luxury.

Safety is always a priority for Lincoln, and the 2010 Town Car has many standard features along those lines including front and side airbags, traction control, anti-lock brakes, and a security system: all this adds up to five-star ratings on every single government crash test.

One of the favorite features for Lincoln enthusiasts is the spacious trunk, and this model doesn't disappoint: the trunk is cavernous enough to hold your golf clubs, your neighbor's golf clubs, and even a cooler of beer to enjoy after the game.

With 50 deluxe interior features standard, you will have everything you need at your fingertips to make your driving experience a pleasure. The 2010 Lincoln Town Car proves that Lincoln is still the choice for pure luxury.

Beal Parkway Lincoln Mercury Volvo (http://www.bplmautos.com/) is a car dealers Fort Walton Beach. Ryan Coisson is a freelance writer.

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Luxury Cars 2010 | Acura RL - One of the Best Flagship Luxury Cars Produced by Acura



Acura RL is one of the best flagship luxury cars produced by Acura, a luxury brand of Honda Motor Company. The Acura division supplies its products only in Canada, US and Hong Kong. The present generation Acura TL is also considered as the fourth generation of Honda Legend by many. It was launched in the North American car market for the first time in the year 2004.

The second generation Acura RL launched in 2009 is the product of Mid Model Change, the most shocking MMC in the Marque's history of over 20 years. Acura RL's third generation model was also one of the revised models of Honda Legend launched in the North American market in 1996 to replace the Acura Legend of second Generation. Acura RL is being manufactured in Saitama of Japan, the same factory that produces Honda Legend. Due to the economic down turn during 2008, it was rumored that the fourth generation of Acura RL will be launched in late 2010 with a rear wheel drive and V8 Engine.

The first generation Acura 3.5 RL, internally known as KA9 replaced the Acura Legend in 1996. This car was nominated for Road Luxury. The later versions of this car included the facility of transmission placement for weight distribution and longitudinal engines. In the year 1999, the 3.5L model was launched including integrated fog lights and more stylish Xenon HID Headlights. Air bags were also added in this mode for improving the safety for the front passengers and the driver. The engine produced a power of 225 hp along with a torque of 313 N-M. During the 8 years of marketing from 1996-2004, VTEC engines were not used in this model.

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Luxury Cars 2010 | New Ford Cars - New Car Technology For the Luxury Car Market

Ford as we know today was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford. Back then, it was his dream to build a car for the masses. Today, his legacy stands as the man that made cars a crucial part of our mobile lifestyle.

In his early years, Ford introduced the 'moving assembly line'. This was the first time that a manufacturing company employed moving assembly lines to achieve a more cost-effective method of production.

Later on, Ford expanded into the luxury-car market when he bought Lincoln Motor Company in 1925. Since then, Ford grew to become one of the largest car manufacturers across the world. The Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ford Mustang and Ford Fiesta are some of the popular models of Ford cars in the international market.

Ford Motors also has a number of car models rolled up in the market that include a segment of luxury cars as well. Recently, they have developed a new technology known as Noise Vision technology that ensures the quietest interior cabins.

Noise vision Technology:

Noise vision Technology is a new technology which helps manufacturers identify unwanted sounds and eliminate them.

This new technology will make sure that all new cars from Ford Motors will have the quietest interior cabins.

The 'Noise Vision' is basically a small sphere placed inside the cabin of the car and is equipped with more than thirty highly sensitive microphones and twelve special cameras.

The software used in the Noise Vision reads data and creates a computerized image that shows interior noise "hot spots," including wind noise, a squeak, a rattle or unwanted feedback from engine.

New Luxury Ford Cars for the 2010 model year will be developed with this technology.

2010 Taurus, the Fusion, the Flex and the F-150 are some of the names of the cars from Ford that ensure a quiet interior.

Ford Motors work hard to provide comfortable cars to the masses, blended with latest technology. This technology in Ford cars will give tough competition to other manufacturing companies, as Ford is going to use this technology up to a great extent in the luxury car segment.

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Sunday, June 13, 2010

2011 Nissan Versa gets priced, includes minor updates

2010 Nissan Versa Hatchback


The Nissan Versa hasn't received any substantial updates since its 2007 debut. It's a shame, since there's some pretty stiff competition on the market these days, especially from the likes of the Suzuki SX4, Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta. Still, Nissan adds incremental updates annually, and the 2011 model year is no different. What's most important, though, is that pricing for the latest Versa has gone unchanged, meaning the bottom-end 1.6 Base sedan still rings in at $9,990, and the top-end 1.8 SL hatch commands $16,900, with a variety of models in both body styles in between.

Visually, nothing will change from the 2010 car (pictured), but some new standard equipment makes its way onto some trims. 1.8 S Versa sedans now benefit from an in-dash six-disc CD changer, and mid-grade 1.6 sedans now come with standard ABS (sorry, 1.6 Base, you still have to do without anti-lock brakes).

We find the Versa to be a rather pleasant little economy car, but with fresher, more attractive offerings on the marketplace, Nissan will be wise to accelerate the development of its next-generation car. Still, with an unchanged price and more standard equipment on deck, the Versa should continue to sell relatively well until a replacement crops up.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

PSA: Eating in the car increases risk of food poisoning

Eating

Ever eat in your car? If so, we're thinking there is a good chance there is currently at least one french fry stuck between the driver seat and the center arm rest. That's pretty bad, but a study by researchers from British auto accessories retailer Halfords shows that there probably are a lot more disgusting things in your ride than some fried potatoes or a few chunks of shredded lettuce. Scientists swabbed the door handles, steering wheel, shift knob, radio and seats and found bacteria ranging from Staphylococcus to Bacillus Cereus. Those names just sound unhealthy, and in reality they are the germs that cause food poisoning, impetigo severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Those nasty germs enter your car through the soil you walk on, the pets you travel with, the passengers you transport and the very hands you use to eat all that food.

That's really bad news if you eat in your car regularly, and the study by Halfords shows that 70 percent of people do just that. Further, half of those study admitted to leaving food behind in the car, giving those bacteria the sustenance they need to help ruin your week. And don't think that since this is summertime that the sun will bake your interior to the point where the germs die off. Quite the contrary, the nasty little microbes multiply faster as your vehicle heats up, bolstering the little buggers for the impending fight against your immune system.

To protect yourself from these germs, the best defense is to keep your hands clean and leave the eating for a clean kitchen table. But if you must eat while driving, scientists feel that car owners should clean their vehicles as often as one would wipe down that kitchen table. We're not the type to shy away from every germ nature has to offer, but something as serious-sounding as Staphylococcus makes us want to make with the disinfecting wipes in short order.

[Source: Daily Mail]

Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG gets updated exterior, little else

2011 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG


With all of the hype surrounding the BMW's M-badged X5 and X6, as well as the renewed Porsche Cayenne range, it's easy to forget that Mercedes-Benz has its own super-fast sport-ute, the ML63 AMG. As its name suggests, this top-rung ML is fitted with the same 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 that we've come to love in the rest of the automaker's AMG lineup, good for 503 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque in this application.

We expect to see an all-new AMG M-Class in the next couple of years, but for now, Mercedes-Benz has updated the ML63 with very subtle exterior tweaks, including darkened headlamps and taillamps, a refreshed hood and tweaked front and rear underguards (in chrome, of course). From there, not much else changes – the seven-speed AMG Speedshift transmission is still in place, routing all of that forward thrust to all four wheels, measuring 20 inches in diameter (21s can be had as an option).

In the ML AMG's next generation, expect to see the automaker's brand new twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 under the hood, good for around 544 horsepower and a pavement-churning 590 pound-feet of torque. High-powered SUVs and crossovers aren't the most practical of automotive choices these days, but we're happy to still see them moving forward. After all, sometimes you just need to get the kids to soccer practice in extremely short order.


[Source: Mercedes-Benz]