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Electric City Car concept from Audi's New?
Ingolstadt, Automotive - Today, Audi released a sketch of his latest concept car that has not been named. Just described..
Hyundai Grand Avega Bag 120 Buyer ?
JAKARTA, AUTOMOTIVE - Febri Astuty, Corporate Communication Head PT Hyundai Mobil Indonesia, reported sales results for the IIMs to Thursday (28/07/2011)..
Prevent Car Lights dewy ?
Prevent Car Lights dewy Author: chadieWE often find the main light vehicles filled with dew on the inside.This is caused by moisture trapped inside ...
Feb 11, 2010
minivan Accessibility: What Do You Drive?
Tuesday March 25, 2008
One market segment that the minivan has done well in is the vehicle accessibility market, which provides custom ramps, lifts, and motorized seating options for drivers and passengers with special needs. The low ride height, voluminous interior, and sliding doors found in most minivan models makes them a perfect vehicle format for this purpose, and helps them fill a role that many other vehicle types can't. Dozens of companies like Viewpoint Mobility provide flexible transportation options (pictured) for people that have difficulty using traditional vehicles. I've started putting together a directory of minivan accessibility options, which should go live next week. In the interim, I'd like to hear from some About.com Minivans readers that are currently using accessibility options with their minivans. Are there certain companies you've had good experiences with? Do you have any advice for first-time buyers in the market for a wheelchair-accessible minivan? What brand and model of minivan have you found to be the easiest to find accessibility options for?
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Feb 9, 2010
2010 Lexus RX
Upon introduction, the 350 FWD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 275-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. The 350 AWD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 275-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
The 2010 RX is redesigned for 2010.
2009 Pontiac G8
Upon introduction, the Sedan is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 256-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The GXP is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V8, 415-horsepower engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2009 G8 is a carryover from 2008.
2010 Kia Soul
Upon. introduction, the Base is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter, I4, 122-horsepower engine that achieves 26-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Sport is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 142-horsepower engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
The 2010 Soul is all-new for 2010.
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Upon introduction, the 2.0T Manual is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 210-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The 3.8 Track Auto With Navigation is equipped with a standard 3.8-liter, V6, 306-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2010 Genesis Coupe is all-new for 2010.
2009 Nissan Maxima
Upon.. introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 290-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2009 Maxima is redesigned for 2009.
2009 Volkswagen CC
Upon introduction, the Sport is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 200-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The VR6 4Motion is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 280-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2009 CC is all-new for 2009.
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Upon introduction, the LS Coupe is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 304-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2SS Coupe is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V8, 426-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2010 Camaro is redesigned for 2010.
2009 Lamborghini Murcielago
- MSRP
- $354,000 - $382,400
- Invoice
- Not Available
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 6.5-liter, V12, 631-horsepower engine that achieves 8-mpg in the city and 13-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
The 2009 Murcielago is a carryover from 2008.
2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
LP560-4 Coupe shown
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 5.2-liter, V10, 560-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
The 2009 Gallardo is freshened for 2009.
- MSRP
- $198,000 - $221,000
- Invoice
- Not Available
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 5.2-liter, V10, 560-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
The 2009 Gallardo is freshened for 2009.
Detroit reaches out to auto innovators
| By Jorn Madslien Business reporter, BBC News |
 The aim of the prize is to come up with a vehicle that does 100mpg |
This year, Michigan State will host a series of competitions that offer a $10m (£6m) prize to the inventors of the world's most fuel-efficient cars.
Surprisingly, perhaps, the competition, which is run in stages, is not pitting major automotive groups up against each other.
Rather, the 41 teams teams that have entered 51 vehicles in the competition are mostly drawn from science and technology communities rather than from traditional automotive circles.
Honda extends airbag recall to 380,000 extra US cars
 Honda is worried the airbag in certain models will not perform perfectly |
Honda is adding more than 378,000 cars to an existing safety recall in the United States for airbag inflation problems, the firm said.
It broadens a recall announced in late 2008 for less than 4,000 Accord and Civic sedans, and expanded in July last year to cover another 440,000 vehicles. The company said the airbags can deploy with too much pressure, causing injury.
The fresh blow to Japanese carmakers came on the same day Toyota recalled 436,000 hybrid cars over faulty brakes.
Toyota has already recalled millions of other vehicles amid accelerator and floormat problems.
Toyota recalls thousands of Prius cars worldwide
Akio Toyoda: "Let me assure everyone we will redouble our commitment to quality"
Toyota has announced the recall of about 436,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide, including its latest Prius model, to fix brake problems.
The total includes more than 200,000 Prius cars sold in Japan and 8,500 cars in the UK. "We have decided to recall as we regard safety for our customers as our foremost priority," the firm said.
The company has already recalled eight million vehicles because of accelerator and floormat problems.
Company president Akio Toyoda made the latest recall announcement at a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday afternoon.
Toyota in new doubts over fault remedies
 Toyota's latest woes were the Prius' brakes |
A US Congressional committee has cast doubts on Toyota's plans to fix its two acceleration problems.
In a memo to lawmakers it said there was growing evidence neither Toyota nor federal safety officials had identified all the faults. The memo cited "substantial evidence" of redesigned floormats failing to stop the pedals sticking under the mats.
Earlier, Toyota recalled 436,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide, including its latest Prius, to fix brake problems.
The total includes more than 200,000 Prius cars sold in Japan and 8,500 cars in the UK.
Chrysler cars in Indonesia Safe For 8 Years
Jakarta - The failure of Chrysler LLC would disrupt the distribution of Chrysler cars to Indonesia.
For availability of spare parts, automotive circles estimate Chrysler would still get spare parts at 8 years old.
"At least it ATPM provide spare parts to 8 years, and this umun applicable regulations," said Secretary General Freddy Sutrisno Gaikindo when contacted detikOto, Friday (1/5/2009).
Chrysler filed for bankruptcy to the court of New York after not reaching the intersection with the creditors about debts Chrysler.
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