2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

We like the Ford Fusion Hybrid -- a lot. Enter stage left, the "2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid", which is making its big debut in the Big Apple.The2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid will be Lincoln's first hybrid when it hits showrooms this fall. It's essentially a Fusion Hybrid with Lincoln luxury appointments and exterior style. Its parallel hybrid powertrain -- a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine that works in concert with an electric motor to produce 191 net horsepower -- is unchanged from the Fusion version. Oh, and Lincoln's version uses white flowers inspired by apple blossoms. Pretty!The MKZ Hybrid is also endowed with all the latest in Lincoln standard luxury touches, including Lincoln's version of Sync, heated and cooled seats with 10-way...

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2011 Audi A8 overview

The 2011 Audi A8 was introduced a little differently: Audi rented an art gallery in a nearby city and sent the cars, chauffeured, to each journalist's house. With the car left for a week of driving on familiar roads.The 2011 Audi A8The car debuted was the normal wheelbase model, but that wheelbase is two inches greater than that of the previous generation, for more rear seat room. Reduced weight means improved performance and fuel economy, and improved fuel economy means lower carbon emissions.Power, of course, goes to all four wheels via the latest development of Audi's quattro permanent all-wheel drive system, with a 40/60 front/rear static torque split for optimum sportiness. Comfort is Euro-luxury, compliant but well-damped, and still allows...

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2011 Ford Fiesta has earned Top Safety

The 2011 Ford Fiesta has earned Top Safety Pick honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the first minicar to earn the designation.The 2011 Fiesta earned the Top Safety Pick moniker by featuring standard stability control, Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE) architecture and an impressive number of airbags including a driver's knee airbag, dual-stage first-row airbags and side-impact and side curtain airbags.The 2011 Ford Fiesta -- those built after July of this year -- has just been awarded a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.The award's standards changed recently when rollover protection was emphasized with a more stringent roof strength requirement.The Fiesta earned good ratings...

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Peugeot 3008, with HYbrid4 technology

The Peugeot 3008, with HYbrid4 technology, is the first diesel “Full Hybrid” production car to be marketed in the world. It is also an original and virtuous association of diesel and electric power.It must also provide new driving sensations, improved driveability and improved driving enjoyment.high performance combined with high levels of driveability,In terms of performance, the 3008 HYbrid4 can benefit from the combined power of the HDi diesel engine and electric motor during acceleration, for an immediate surge in power (“boost” function). The maximum combined power output can then reach 147 kW (200bhp) through the addition of 120 kW (163 bhp) from the 2.0 litre HDi FAP diesel engine and the temporary peak of the electric motor (27 kW,...

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Quando trocar o seu carro, veja dicas

Quando trocar o seu carro, veja dicasA dúvida que quase todos têm é saber a hora certa de trocar seu carro usado por um novo. Infelizmente não há uma fórmula matemática para descobrir isso, pois vários fatores devem ser levados em consideração antes de se desfazer do seu carro. Teoricamente, o ideal seria ficar com o carro enquanto durasse a garantia de fábrica ou do revendedor. No caso de carros novos, esse período varia de um a quatro anos. “Assim o proprietário terá sempre baixíssimo custo com manutenção”.Mas, na vida real, nem todos podem se dar ao luxo de trocar de carro a cada um ou dois anos. E essa prática nem sempre é um bom negócio. Por ano, o veículo perde um pouco do seu valor. É a depreciação, diferença entre o que se pagou e quanto ele vale agora. E a maior desvalorização ocorre...

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Mercedes-Benz is set to launch a wave of small luxury vehicles in the United States

An exciting new design with expressive front features including a central star in the grille and dynamic feature line flowing back towards the rear the new Mercedes-Benz CLS brings refined sportiness to life. A mixture of satin and high-gloss finishes are used on the metal surfaces inside the Mercedes-Benz CLS. Customers can choose between three exclusive types of wood, high-gloss brown burr walnut, high-gloss black ash and satin-finish light-brown poplar.Mercedes-Benz is set to launch a wave of small luxury vehicles in the United States. An all-new C-class coupe will debut next year, followed by three derivatives of the front-wheel-drive B class in 2012 and 2013."Everyone wants to be Mercedes-Benz," said Ernst Lieb, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA....

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Audi A1 Review

Audi A1 :A proper Audi in miniature. That's the idea of the Audi A1 which, its creator claims, is the first compact car in the premium sector. Is Audi seriously ignoring the Mini, the Alfa Mito, the socially mobile Citroën DS3? First off, a red one with silver roof hoops and a 122bhp, 1.4-litre, turbocharged engine. It looks neat, uncluttered, taut, confident, with a shorter front overhang than today's droopy norm. The look will age well.The wheels are set more widely apart than the Polo's, the suspension is a little firmer, and the body sits a little lower on the wide wheels. The scope for personalising the decor is considerable, with various electronic enhancements including a hefty drive for music files whose album covers can be displayed,...

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Honda CR-Z hybrid

The Honda CR-Z hybridThe Honda CR-Z hybrid might be the least anticipated gas-electric car heading to the market. Honda says that the CR-Z combines fun, small and efficient in a sporty package. After the first month on the market in Japan, Honda received more than 10,000 orders.The Honda CR-Z hybrid borrows much of the hybrid system from the Honda Insight—but its engine has 16 valves instead of the Insight's eight. The Honda CR-Z hybrid 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine—compared to the Insight’s 1.3—is also mated to a six-speed manual gearbox—making it the only hybrid on the market available with a manual transmission. The Honda CR-Z hybrid clearly borrows its overall shape from the Honda CRX sports car, a version of the Civic that was produced...

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New 2011 Honda Odyssey

The 2011 Honda Odyssey is fully redesigned with a fresh look inside and out. Improved fuel economy and a second-row bench that accommodates three child safety seats are also part of the 2011 Odyssey redesign.Should you wait for the "2011 Honda Odyssey" or buy a 2010 Honda Odyssey? If you’ve got an immediate need for an eight-passenger family vehicle, consider a 2010 Odyssey.The 2011 Honda Odyssey gets an all-new body that tries mightily to inject some spice into the minivan formula. Honda calls these people “hesitaters” and hopes the 2011 Odyssey’s sleek new look makes minivan ownership palatable to them.Honda designers say minivans look most generic when viewed from the side. Wheelbase remains at 118.1 inches. Returning higher up the line...

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Aprenda a conservar seu carro

Conservando Seu Carro Motor :Não permita, de maneira nenhuma, que o motor trabalhe em rotações muito baixas. Andar, por exemplo, a 40 Km/h em quarta marcha, representa uma carga muito forte para o motor.Da mesma forma, nunca ultrapasse o limite de giros. Ir além dar faixa vermelha do conta giros pode comprometer a vida útil do motor e, em situações extremas, entortar válvulas, quebras as bielas ou danificar o bloco do motor. Mesmo no inverno, não deixe o motor funcionando muito tempo para aquecer. A temperatura ideal é atingida mais facilmente com o carro em movimento. Basta dirigir com suavidade. Nas trocas de óleo, jamais coloque o líquido além do nível indicado. O excesso acaba sujando as velas, prejudicando a queima de combustível. O carro vai acabar perdendo potência e consumindo mais...

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ROUSHcharger Tuner Kit for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT

Ford Mustang GTRoush Performance Products has launched the 5.0L ROUSHcharger Tuner Kit for the 2011 "Ford Mustang GT". Shedding off the initial output ratings of 412 hp from the 5.0-liter Mustang, the engine now produces 550 hp on pump gasoline with more than 470 lb-ft of torque.Also included in the kit are 47 lb. fuel injectors, high-flow fuel rails, a high-flow ROUSH air lid, and a twin 60mm throttle body. 5.0L ROUSHcharger Tuner Kit has been priced at $5,999.00 and is available now.Earlier this week, Ford Racing rolled out the official information on the Ford Racing/Whipple supercharger packages for the "2011 Ford Mustang GT" and last night, the folks at Roush Performance of Livonia formally dropped the specs on their new supercharger...

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Hyundai Tucson's Review

2010 Hyundai Tucson's Reviewthe 2010 Hyundai Tucson Affordable Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 16 published reviews and test drives of the Hyundai Tucson, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.While it previously lagged behind competitors, the Hyundai Tucson gets a much-needed redesign that gives it greater power, more style and nearly best-in-class highway fuel economy.That makes it one of the most fuel-efficient gas-only SUVs in its class.The "2010 Hyundai Tucson's" performance is generally pleasant, though it won’t provide much excitement.When the Hyundai Tucson debuted for the 2005 model year, it represented Hyundai's first entry in the long-established small SUV segment.Enter the second-generation Hyundai...

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Toyota Matrix Recalls

Toyota Matrix Recalls There is a Toyota Corolla Recall and also a Toyota Matrix Recall that is going on right now. About 1.3 million of the vehicles are being recalled due to defective engines. The Toyota Corolla and the "Toyota Matrix Recalls" are the latest recalls from this motor company.The recall of some Toyota vehicles in the US market may affect some users here in Ghana.Toyota has announced another recall involving more than one million cars.The recall could affect second hand users of these models here in Ghana.This is because most of the home use Toyota Matrix and Corolla vehicles on the local market are from the US.Henry Sackey, transport engineer with Dates Limited told Joy Business it is difficult to quantify the total number...

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the Audi A3

One vehicle meant to break that tradition is the Audi A3.Smaller and lighter than an A4 2.0T Avant Quattro, the front-drive Audi A3 presents a strong argument for buying a bargain sport wagon, provided one goes easy on the options.It's an upscale alternative to more mainstream hatchbacks, a cheaper alternative to a regular luxury wagon, and with the clean-burning diesel engine, an extremely-fuel efficient alternative to hybrids. Current Audi A3The Audi A3 is available in Premium and Premium Plus trim levels. Standard features on the Premium include 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seating and a 10-speaker sound system. The first, more traditional choice is the gasoline-fueled turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder...

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O para-brisa quebrou e agora

O para-brisa quebrou e agoraÉ comum na estrada uma pedra bater no pára-brisa e estilhaçar o vidro, deixando o motorista sem visibilidade. Se isso acontecer, conduza o veículo para o acostamento. Cubra o painel com um jornal (papelão ou toalha) e com um sapato e a mão protegida por uma flanela, vá batendo no pára-brisa até remover todos os fragmentos. Depois, com cuidado, retire o jornal e jogue fora todos os estilhaços. Limpe os resíduos do painel e dos bancos para não se cortar. Então, feche todos os vidros e siga -devagar- até o posto mais próximo. Lá, dê uma boa aspirada no interior do veículo. Depois vá até a oficina ou revenda mais próxima para fazer a troca do vid...

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next generation of Hyundai's Equus, Genesis Sedan and Genesis Coupe

Hyundai Genesis CoupeFollowing the successful run of the Hyundai Genesis and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, the 2011 Equus large luxury sedan will hit dealerships later this year powered by a 4.6L Tau V8 making 385-hp and 333 lb-ft of torque.According to Hyundai America CEO John Krafcik, Hyundai will also offer an all-wheel-drive version of the Equus in the near future. All-wheel-drive will also trickle down the platform line to the Genesis sedan and the Genesis Coupe.Currently, Hyundai only offers all-wheel-drive on its SUVs and crossovers.Exhibit A was the Genesis sedan, which was quickly followed by the Genesis Coupe and now the Equus luxury sedan. But the Korean automaker isn't content to rest on its rear-wheel-drive laurels.John Krafcik, president...

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Volkswagen Scirocco announced

Last week, at its plant in Portugal, Volkswagen celebrated its 100,000th third generation Scirocco rolling off the production line. Andreas Hinrichs, Autoeuropa Plant Manager, said: “The Scirocco is one of the most important cars that we produce.Volkswagen launched the Scirocco hatchback in 1974 and that model has been very successful for the brand in its segment with sales hitting 795,650 units up until 1992. The Scirocco is now in its third generation model, which is built at the company’s Automóveis Ltda. plant in PortugalVolkswagen announced on Friday that it has produced the 100,000 unit of the third-generation model. The 100,000th model is a Scirocco R 2.0 TSI, in Rising Blue Metallic, with a Titan Black interior, radio navigation system,...

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2011 Hyundai Equus

The 2011 Hyundai EquusHyundai surprised the automotive world when displayed the 2010 "Hyundai Equus" at the 2009 New York Auto Show. The success of the Hyundai Genesis sedan, however, has the Korean automaker thinking big. If Americans will embrace the Genesis as a Hyundai luxury car with a price tag as high as $40,000, some ask, what's to stop them from embracing a more luxurious model a step up the food chain wearing a Hyundai badge?The Genesis offers some equipment found only on $50,000 luxury cars in a $32,000 to $40,000 price range. The Genesis appears to be convincing skeptical auto writers and skeptical car shoppers that Hyundai can build a bargain luxury car.2011 Hyundai EquusIn Asian markets, this car is sold as an alternative to...

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Como combater o sono

Combatendo o sono em viagensO sono é um inimigo dos motoristas. Ele costuma ser implacável nas viagens mais longas, quando se fica longas horas sentado, ao volante. Para combater o sono, faça uma parada a cada duas horas. Procure caminhar enquanto descansa. Lave o rosto e a nuca com água fria, depois tome um café e a seguir uma coca-cola (ambos são estimulantes). Compre alguns chicletes para mascar enquanto guia; eles o manterão ocupado e acordado. Dirija com as janelas semi-abertas e oriente o fluxo da circulação do ar (sempre frio) para o rosto. Ligue o rádio e aproveite para movimentar as pernas nas descidas. Se tudo isso não resolver, encoste o carro em um local seguro (posto ou hotel) e durma por algumas hor...

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Toyota Corola recall?

Toyota Corola recallThe automaker says it will recall 1 million 2005 to 2008 model year vehicles to address a problem with an electronic component that can cause the cars to stall. The recall also affects 200,000 Pontiac Vibe models."Toyota has recalled more than 1 million of its Corolla and Matrix cars, just days after U.S. auto safety regulators stepped up a probe into the risk that the vehicles could stall because of defective electronic engine control units. The recall also affects 200,000 Pontiac Vibe models built by a joint venture between General Motors Co. and Toyota".Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. said Thursday that the recall of the 2005 to 2008 model year vehicles sold in North America was to address a problem with an electronic...

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2010 Subaru Tribeca overview

The 2010 Subaru Tribeca Affordable Midsize SUVs. While auto reviewers praise the Subaru Tribeca's powerful engine, responsive ride and well-equipped cabin, some wonder if it offers enough to distinguish itself from the competition. The Subaru Tribeca’s strengths are its seven-passenger seating (newly standard for 2010) and Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. With a base price around $31,000, the Tribeca is one of the pricier vehicles in its class. In a big, big field."It costs a whopping $10,000 less than the 2010 Subaru Tribeca (even with the extra-cost third-row seat) and boasts considerably higher 19/25 mpg fuel economy. Another option is the seven-seat Suzuki XL7, which costs about $6,000 less than the Tribeca and achieves 17/24...

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2010 Honda Accord review and price

2010 Honda Accord The 2010 Honda Accord Affordable Midsize Cars. The Honda Accord has been one of Car and Driver's 10 Best for 23 straight years. After its 2008 redesign, the Honda Accord was named Motor Week's Best Family Sedan. Reviewers praise the 2010 Honda Accord for its roomy interior (so large that the government classifies the Accord as a large car, though most reviewers treat it as a midsize), strong reliability history and high resale value. The Accord is an outstanding choice for many buyers. But the class of affordable midsize cars is changing.Be sure to check for current Honda Deals that may be available on a 2010 Honda Accord.Last redesigned in 2008, the Honda Accord enters 2010 with few significant changes. You’ll need to step...

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