The Ford Motor Company recently acquired the Volvo group for $6.45 billion. However, they continue to use the Volvo trademark on certain products. This is because Volvo is known for their stylish design, user-friendly and powerful sports cars which can outlast most of the other brands in the international market. Their cars are able to participate and compete with some of the best in the industry in rally championships, desert, mountain and land and water rallies.

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The Volvo C30 is a small car produced by Volvo cars, a subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company. The C30 is a three door car that has two doors for the driver and passenger respectively and a door that opens upwards across the full width at the back end (hatchback). It has a combination of being powered by straight-4 and straight-5 engines. The car uses the same platform as a previous version namely the Ford C1 (or Volvo P1) platform.

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Both the Acura TXS and Audi A4 come with stunning looks and powerful features. They are both luxury cars that offer full comfort and the ride offers a smooth and memorable experience. There are many similar as well as distinct features of both these cars. To help you understand them in a much better way, a complete analysis has been done below.

The 2010 Acura TSX

The luxury sedan Acura TSX offers the best safety drive and has already received 5 star rating from NHTSA for its safety driving. The base TSX comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 201 horsepower and the 3.5 liter V6 engine delivers 280 horsepower efficiency. 20 miles per gallon is the fuel efficiency offered by the car in the city and 28 miles per gallon on the highway? It offers the best resale value as well. Read the rest of this entry »

The Porsche 911 GT2, built by the German manufacturer Porsche, is another creation of the sports car category. The looks and design of the Porsche 911 GT2 car makes it a center of attraction for others. The model is a two- seat coupe that has a mesmerizing quality. It has been known as one of the fastest cars ever manufactured by Porsche. The excitement and thrill that one experiences while driving this car, is the same as the experience of driving a racing car. No doubt, the Porsche 911 GT2 is a perfect blend of comfort and luxury.

The exterior of the Porsche 911 GT2 is designed in such a way that it takes care of all the requirements. The front end of the car helps in increasing the cooling requirements of the engine. There are large air intake ducts fitted in the front end of the car. These ducts allow proper air flow to the central radiator as well as to the front brakes. The Porsche 911 GT2 has an excellent interior set up providing detailed information regarding speed, fuel consumption, journey time and temperature outside. The information’s are displayed by an instrument panel with the help of an on-board computer. The seats are very comfortable and make the occupants enjoy the ride.
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The magnificent looks and designs of sports cars make them very desirable. People who are not interested in these cars also cannot stop themselves from looking at them. An open, low-built and fast motor car clearly defines the term Sports Car. Such sports cars are a perfect blend of good looks and hidden power. Going back in time shows that the sports car entered the market in the early 20th century and took part in early rallies like the Herkomer Cup, Monte Carlo and Prinz Heinrich Fahrt races. Two names that come to mind when talking about the first true sports car are the 3-liter 1910 Vauxhall 20 hp (15 kW) and the 27/80PS Austro-Daimler.

The list of performance driven sports cars goes on and on. Some of the most popular ones are Ferrari 250 GTO, AC Cobra 427, Porsche Carrera GT, Chevrolet Corvette 1968 L88, Bugatti Veyron, Dodge Viper GTS, Lamborghini Diablo, Ferrari F40, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Jaguar E-type Series 1,BMW M3 GT, Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII (FQ400), Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33), Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3, Porsche 911 (996 Series GT3), Subaru Impreza Sti, Ford Shelby Cobra GT500, Lotus Elise Series 2 and the Audi RS4 (B7 Second Generation). Read the rest of this entry »

Volvo is all set to recall the upcoming XC60 that is scheduled for launch in the coming year 2010. The recall would involve 8,438 SUVs manufactured by Volvo. The reason for the recall has been attributed to the issue that was pioneered while the car was under crash testing. The subject of the issue revolves around the fact that the seatbelt of the driver is not potential enough and gets segregated from the seat frame as an impact of the side crash.

Both Volvo and the National Transportation Safety Administration authority have confirmed this problem during the crash testing of the car. The NHTSA and Volvo have decided to issue the recall keeping the same in mind. Yet, there haven’t been any incidents reported so far by the owners. They haven’t submitted or raised any complaint till date against any issue whatsoever. Read the rest of this entry »

Mercedes is one of the most reputed names to hit the charts for producing luxury cars. Mercedes are known for its salient features, superb quality and the ultimate performance. No doubt, it has acquired a prestigious place in the market and our society. If you expect an amazing performance then in return you need to be very careful about the maintenance aspect of the car. Proper servicing of a Mercedes is heavy on the pocket. These high vehicles need maintenance according to its standard. There are certain things, when taken care of properly can definitely save you from taking your car for repair.

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Cadillac has been waiting a long time to introduce their CTS Coupe in the market. It was approximately two years back that the concept was first introduced and it was supposed to be launched this year itself. Yet, the launch got delayed because of the restructuring done by GM in the month of May earlier this year. In the coming month, the CTS Coupe will be revealed in the Los Angeles Auto Show, though officially it wasn’t scheduled for now.

The wheelbase of the new CTS Coupe is similar to that of the wheelbase of Cadillac’s sedan. The overall height and length of the Coupe is just around two inches less than its sedan models. It abandons the typically prevalent B-pillar styling of the coupes. The door handles of the coupe are also dissimilar to the door handles that were used in manufacturing the Chevrolet’s Corvette. GM is certainly marking distinct changes in its own productions. Read the rest of this entry »

The designing aspect of the Honda FCX Clarity will let you explore the human touch involved in it. Manufactured by Honda, the car shows the qualities of an electric car. Based on the year 2006 Honda FCX Concept, it is a hydrogen fuel cell automobile. The development phase of the Honda FCX Clarity shows the effort in maintaining a balance between advanced technology and an individual’s desire of a perfect and comfortable drive. The USP of the Honda FCX Clarity revolves around zero emissions and an amazing driving experience.

Once a dream, the Honda FCX Clarity is now seen heading down the road. The model is very well designed and appears aesthetic and appealing to the eyes. There is an under trunk storage area for storing valuable things safely. The refractive rear privacy glass is an added advantage for the driver as it allows a better view. The car also features 5 spoke aluminum alloy wheels. Parts like doors, trunk hood and fenders are made up of aluminum so as to make them lighter. The fact cannot be denied that the FCX Clarity is the perfect example of advancement with the help of these modern technologies. Read the rest of this entry »

The German manufacturers have been constantly in the news for their innovative technologies that they have been adding in the Mercedes Benz S-Class models since the beginning. At the Los Angeles Auto Show 2009, the tradition will continue to be seen. Last year in the month of December, a new technology called Splitview technology had been installed in the S-Class Benz models. This time it is the turn of the US market, where the sedan is about to be launched next month itself.

Mercedes Benz and Bosch had developed the Splitview technology mutually. The technology enables the dual usage of the center-mounted LCD screen that is installed in the S-Class. It lets both the driver and the front seat passenger to watch two different things of their choice at the same time. While the driver can access the navigation system to find the way, on the same screen the passenger can side-by-side watch a DVD too.

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