The list of sports car increased with the release of the Nissan GT-R. Created by Nissan, the model falls among many other impressive sports cars. The successor of Nissan Skyline GT-R, Nissan GT-R is the latest creation of Nissan Motors. On 6th December 2007, this was released in Japan and almost after 6 months that was in July 2008, Nissan GT-R was seen hitting the roads of the United States. The rest of the world got to experience the joy of the Nissan GT-R after almost a year in March of 2009.

Nissan GT-R is all set to compete with the major players of its category. Nissan GT-R reflects a very stylish look. The designing part shows the importance given to both the functional and instrumental aspect. The simple and clear instruments are placed in such a way that they are easily accessible for the driver. There is a tachometer installed that displays the gearshift position. The best part of the Nissan GT-R is that it gives detailed information regarding the driving and manual behavior. Powered by a 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine, Nissan GT-R gives out 473 horsepower along with 434 ft-lb of torque. (more…)

Chevrolet has been thinking of launching the micro car, ‘Spark’ in the US market for sometime now. They have been deciding on this issue since a long time. Now, they have finally decided to launch the micro car in the US market most probably in the year 2011. The Spark model by Chevrolet will fulfill the role of the A-segment car by entering the US market. Till now, it had been holding its position in the B-segment only with its Chevrolet Aveo model in the United States. This will certainly raise the bar by one level.

It would be the first A-segment car launched by Chevrolet in the US. Chevy had been saying in the past that it had not introduced any such A-segment car earlier in the US, as the market was changing from time-to-time and this had diverted the interest of the Americans from this particular segment. So, any such move earlier would have proved futile. Just like Chevrolet, many other automakers had raised the same doubt for this particular question in the past. (more…)

Besides the S400 blue hybrid Benz, Mercedes is also releasing the much anticipated ML450 hybrid which is slated for sale in late 2009. It is a collaboration of five major companies, namely Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, Daimler, Chrysler and BMW. This is the latest expansion in the ML Sports Utility Line. The ML range now becomes the first vehicle in the world to offer gasoline, diesel and hybrid alternatives! This Benz is equipped with amazing eco-friendly features which include liquid coolants that ensure that the cells operate at full efficiency and that its pack remains healthy. No hassles about overheating of the car as whenever the electrical system is under stress, a “super chiller” is used to blast the pack with coolant. This means that even in scorching heat you can tow a trailer quite easily. (more…)

Before one purchases a hybrid car one needs to looks at the advantages as well as the disadvantages of the hybrids. After all, if hybrid cars were perfect then there wouldn’t be scope for other cars in the market. We all know that hybrid cars are environment friendly because they reduce the emissions of polluting substances like carbon monoxide.

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Besides the S400 blue hybrid Benz, Mercedes is also releasing the much anticipated ML450 hybrid which is slated for sale in late 2009. It is a collaboration of five major companies, namely Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, Daimler, Chrysler and BMW. This is the latest expansion in the ML Sports Utility Line. The ML range now becomes the first vehicle in the world to offer gasoline, diesel and hybrid alternatives! This Benz is equipped with amazing eco-friendly features which include liquid coolants that ensure that the cells operate at full efficiency and that its pack remains healthy. No hassles about overheating of the car as whenever the electrical system is under stress, a “super chiller” is used to blast the pack with coolant. This means that even in scorching heat you can tow a trailer quite easily.

There is also an advantage over its previous counterpart namely that it produces over 90% of the power generated by the V8 model but it consumes almost 50% less fuel than the ML 550 does. The estimate from EPA is 24 miles per gallon on the highway and 21 miles per gallon in the city. The Atkinson cycle is used to power the engine and it generates 275 horsepower by itself. (more…)

Owning a classic car is like a dream come true for most of us. But maintaining these antique cars is a difficult task. Antique cars when not in use start deteriorating easily. In such case, it is very important to take proper care so as to maintain its look, design and charm. Antique cars have always been the center of attention for the automobile sector. There are certain things to be kept in mind before you head down the road.

Fuel replacement is required for the cars that have not been used for many months or years. One should also check for leakages from the coolant system. The power-steering system, engine, transmission, rear axle as well as brake of the car should be checked time to time. Make sure that the battery is removed if you are not going to use the car for long. You need to keep the battery safely away from moisture. Later, clean and reinstall it for further use. A convenient way to start the classic car which has not been in use for 90 days or more is by removing the spark plugs and adding some lubricant oil into the cylinders in order to make the piston rings free. (more…)

While driving an automotive vehicle, one needs to know the full details of the various parts of their vehicle and how they can manage them in case the engine breaks down. In case, the car breaks down at a lonely place and there is no mechanic to help you out, you cannot seriously think of anything other than solving the problem on your own. That is why it is essential to learn about all the minute things of your vehicle.

The latest cars are so advanced that it is possible that even the mechanic would prove futile in repairing the engine. The electronic controls of the cars make it harder for people to understand the real cause behind the breakdown. The following are the 5 top indicators that will point out the fact that the engine is giving trouble to the car. (more…)

General Motors which had just emerged from bankruptcy on July 10, 2009 has issued its first financial statement since that day. After the bankruptcy was refinanced and reorganized, GM emerged as an altogether new company. Though the finances of the company are still in a tight position, yet GM is looking forward to a more positive outlook and the results in the coming time period will eventually help the company to repay the loan settlements earlier than expected. GM refinanced the bankruptcy with the help a federal aid of $50 million that helped it in re-establishing itself once again as an independent company. (more…)

The year 2010 has certainly a lot to look forward to. There are many hybrid cars that are to be launched in the coming year and surely they all will prove to be equally desirable and classy. They come equipped with advanced technologies and features that make them more efficient. The high quality performance of these cars is making news amongst all the potential buyers who are waiting desperately to buy them.

One such hybrid car is the Ford Fusion’s 2010 model. The mid-size sedan has been remodeled this time with more powerful functions and controls. It is an eco-friendly and user friendly vehicle. It consumes very less fuel while covering up vast distances and takes care of your pocket too. The exterior looks of the Fusion are almost similar to its previous models, yet the performance is more driven and advanced. (more…)

In the U.S., car maker Toyota has now decided to either replace or fix the accelerator pedals in approximately 4 million Toyota and Lexus models. This has happened as a result of the biggest recall by Toyota Corporation that includes around 3.8 million vehicles. These 3.8 million vehicles were installed with a loose floormat that caused unintended acceleration as the accelerator got pushed down.

The report for this decision has been announced by Kyodo news. The report also includes news that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is also looking forward to providing a more permanent and durable solution to this problem. They are almost done with the thinking process of the solution and it will soon be worked upon. (more…)