2012 Toyota Sienna – Excellent Choice for Families

Posted in Toyota | November 15th, 2011

2012 Toyota Sienna – Excellent Choice for Families
There aren’t many family haulers in the market, and whichever are there, don’t come closer to the modern minivan, and the horde of obtainable convenience and comfort features and cavernous interior establishes that fact. Toyota’s Sienna actually has been one of the most prominent and picked choice in the segment, and with a complete redesign last year, it has become even more gripping. In comparison to last year, the 2012 Toyota Sienna gives the customers an even wider choice of options. This year you could get your Sienna with a 4-cylinder engine if you want a family hauler with great fuel economy. There also is the SE trim offering a sport-tuned suspension for a lot better and responsive handling. Some other highlights for the vehicle includes a split-screen video monitor offering obtainable recliner-style seating for its 2nd row and back-seat entertainment system. The Sienna also delivers rather smooth ride and comfy cabin, and in addition to all that the obtainable V6 engine  [...]

2012 Nissan Rogue – A Surprise Package

Posted in Nissan | November 11th, 2011

2012 Nissan Rogue – A Surprise Package
Introduction: It’s tough for the automakers to actually launch a stand out car in the modern times, and it gets even tougher if they’re asked to launch that car in the incredibly tough small crossover utility segment. and hence the designers and engineers of 2012 Nissan Rogue deserves an accolade and appreciation for manufacturing a vehicle which succeeded in grabbing the attention of the automotive buyers with its immaculate mix of sharp styling, nimble road handling and internal refinements. The Rogue has been developed on the platform of the ambler Sentra sedan and offers significant amount of utility-style cargo and passenger flexibility together with the crispy handling kinetics of a compact saloon. Get inside the car and you’ll fund incredibly high-class finished dash, seats and doors giving this budget crossover vehicle a rather high-end feel. And although the external styling of the car primarily depends on individuals taste, we think that the Nissan Rogue is one of the  [...]

2012 Dodge Avenger – Gung Ho Midsize Family Sedan

Posted in Dodge | November 8th, 2011

2012 Dodge Avenger – Gung Ho Midsize Family Sedan
Introduction: Sometimes, despite trying really hard and everything you could fall short. The same is the case with the 2012 Dodge Avenger. The major redesign of Avenger last year rectified almost every shortcomings of Dodge's Avenger including incompetent engines, shoddy driving dynamics and mediocre looking interiors. As a result of all that we have the 2012 Avenger, which although is a completely gung ho midsize family sedan, but despite all that it falls short against its more furious rivals. The interiors of the Avenger personify the competent-yet-deficient aspect of the car. The interiors are nicely improved here, and the Avenger comes loaded with tight construction and nice and soft-touch materials; both of those are the features that you’ll best find in a midsize sedan. On the other hand, the overall look of the interiors is a bit generic, the electronics offered in the car are also a tad behind the times and there is not sufficient space for the occupants. The same  [...]

2012 Honda Pilot – Nice, But Deficient

Posted in Honda | November 4th, 2011

2012 Honda Pilot – Nice, But Deficient
Introduction: It’s pretty tough for an average kid to survive in a class that is filled with A-graders. This was exactly the case with the Honda Pilot for past several years. While this midsize crossover doesn’t have anything exceptional going on for it, we think it still has been OK, if not an appealing choice in an incredibly tough segment of market. But, the 2012 Honda Pilot, that we’re covering here has been given some handy upgrades, and all those upgrades boosts the appeal for the vehicle. The most appealing change here has been the increased fuel economy. In comparison to its precursor the fuel efficiency here has been bettered by 1 mpg in city and 2 mpg on highways and 2 mpg overall, thanks to a wide range of efficiency tweaks done to the engine and to the aerodynamics of its body. All these gains are sufficient to make the Honda Pilot one of the most fuel-proficient models that you will get in case you’re looking for a midsize crossover powered by a V6. What’s nice  [...]

Finally Fiat 500 Abarth Will Be Entering U.S.

Posted in Car News | November 1st, 2011

Finally Fiat 500 Abarth Will Be Entering U.S.
One of the biggest advantages of the growing ties between Chrysler and Fiat is the joint growth of their respective product portfolios. It was the shared leadership between the two automotive groups which has resulted in arrival of Fiat in North American showrooms and Chryslers propagating abroad. Which, off course is pretty nice, but the question that needs to be answered here is where the excitement is and where are all the performance vehicles which have been the representative of Italian auto industry gone? Well, we think we finally have the answers to all those questions. The launch of Abarth sub-marque was anticipated since the time the basic Fiat 500 arrived in North America, but Chrysler has confirmed the entrée as fait accompli. Chrysler Group finally will be unveiling the American variant of the Fiat 500 Abarth at the LA Auto Show which will be held at the end of the month at the Los Angeles Convention Center. As for now, very few details have been disclosed regarding  [...]

Volvo’s V60 Plug-In Hybrid To Go On Sale in 2012

Posted in Car News | October 21st, 2011

Volvo’s V60 Plug-In Hybrid To Go On Sale in 2012
Volvo has officially confirmed that their all new V60 diesel hybrid plug-in car will be entering the dealers in 2012 with European market being their first stop. Volvo also confirmed that the Volvo V60 will also be having a projected range of around 745 miles. The Volvo V60 first was launched at the Geneva auto show earlier this year. Volkswagen doesn’t have any plans to sell the vehicle in US markets. Nonetheless, the specifications of the Volvo V60 are rather impressive, and the power for V60 comes from an electric motor and 2.4 ltr 5-cylinder diesel engine. The combination of electric motor and the diesel engine generates maximum power of 281 bhp and 472 lbs-ft of maximum torque. The combustion engine will power the front wheels of the van while the rear wheels will be powered by the electric motor. The engine and electric motor combination of the car is good enough for giving acceleration of 0 to 60 in well under 6.9 seconds. Furthermore, the fuel economy, which is the  [...]

GM Will Recall 2011-’12 Chevrolet Corvette

Posted in Car News | October 17th, 2011

GM Will Recall 2011-’12 Chevrolet Corvette
GM will be recalling around 5,755 models of their 2011-'12 Chevrolet Corvettes. The reason for the recall according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) is reported to be the faulty hatch which at times could break up during a crash. One of the spokesperson from GM confirmed that there haven’t been any reports of any major injuries or deaths because of the fault. He further told that the fault was reported during the testing for an impending European (Safety) standard test event. As soon as the fault was found the company issued a stop-sale order for the affected vehicles, but later it was lifted. In its recall summary the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that, the back hatch hinge of the car might not meet the essential load requirements that have been mentioned in the (Federal) safety standard. The rear hatch can separate in the event of crash, which increases the risk of injury. The faulty hatch will be replaced by the Chevrolet  [...]

2011 Mercury Grand Marquis Sedan – Provides Impressive Space and Performance

Posted in Mercury | September 28th, 2011

2011 Mercury Grand Marquis Sedan – Provides Impressive Space and Performance
The latest range of 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis Sedan is the modern big sedan which offers the space, comfort, fuel economy, and performance. In the list of its competitors, the Buick LaCrosse, Chrysler 300, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Genesis and Toyota Avalon are included. It is perfectly suitable for six occupants. To attract the attention of the crowd, its exterior area comes in several vibrant color schemes like black clearcoat, dark toreador red clearcoat metallic, norsea blue, silver birch, smokestone clearcoat, vibrant white, and light ice blue. On the other hand, the interior portion is available in either light camel or medium light stone leather upholstery. The exterior area of this vehicle has Painted alloy wheels, all season tires, P225 / 60R T tires, Chrome grille, Temporary spare tire, inside mounted spare tire, Steel spare wheel, optional 17" Aluminum 18 - Spoke Polished Wheels, Variable intermittent wipers, Rear defogger, and 17 inch wheels. Its Width is 78.3 inch  [...]

2011 Aston Martin DBS Convertible – Modified Version of the Aston Martin DB9

Posted in Aston Martin | September 21st, 2011

2011 Aston Martin DBS Convertible – Modified Version of the Aston Martin DB9
The latest range of 2011 Aston Martin DBS Convertible is the modified version of the Aston Martin DB9. It can comfortably accommodate at least two occupants. To catch the attention of the crowd, its exterior area comes in various vibrant colors like almond green, appletree green, black bear, blue anchor, cobalt blue, emerald green, lightning silver, midnight blue, morning frost white, and amethyst red and so on. On the other hand, the interior area comes in aurora bluem, bitter chocolate, chestnut tan, blue haze, chancellor red, cream truffle, deep purple, sahara tan, and Baltic blue leather upholstery etc. The roof is available in atlantic blue, black, burgundy, sandstorm, titan grey, and bitter chocolate. For comfort of the passenger and driver, the 2011 Aston Martin DBS Convertible is equipped with various amenities like electronically adjustable suspension, 20 - inch wheels, carbon - ceramic brakes, front and rear parking sensors, xenon headlights, power - folding automatic  [...]

2012 Buick Verano – Leader of Compact Luxury Sedan Segment

Posted in Buick | September 14th, 2011

2012 Buick Verano – Leader of Compact Luxury Sedan Segment
The latest 2012 Buick Verano model is like a leader of the compact - size luxury sedan segment and in the entire lineup of Buick, this one is the smallest vehicle. The platform which is used for this Verano range is similar to the Chevrolet Cruze. This 2012 model runs smoothly on any type of bumpy streets because of the presence of upgraded alloy wheels. The exterior area of this vehicle is loaded with 17 – inch wheels, variable intermittent wipers, rear defogger, power glass sunroof, and null spares. The width of this roadster is around 71.4 inch and height is 58.4 inch while the length is 183.9 inch. Its front track is 60.7 inch and rear track is 61.3 inch while the wheelbase is 105.7 inch. The turning circle is 36.0 ft and the maximum capacity of its fuel tank is 15.0 - gallons. The top towing capacity of this automobile is approximately 1,000 lbs. For enhancing its driving performance, the 2012 Buick Verano is powered by 2.4 – liter double overhead cam (DOHC) inline 4 –  [...]