The Mazda CX-9 is known for its surprising acceleration and stunning looks. It is designed to be an SUV which has lots of space inside but performs and looks like a smaller vehicle. When we look at the car from outside, it seems to be more of a performance oriented car. It looks like a sports car because of its full fenders, aggressive headlamps and rake windscreen. In looks, it is sometimes
Read moreThe history of BMW’s modern turbo engines going back to the year 2006 is characterised by spectacular power and exemplary efficiency. And now BMW is opening up a new chapter in this history, the straight-six gasoline engine powering the BMW 535i Gran Turismo consistently continuing the process of optimising engine power while at the same time reducing both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions on an engine of this calibre. The 3.0-litre
Read moreFord Motor Company today marked the start of production of its advanced fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines at Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 – a key step in Ford’s plan to deliver leading fuel economy across millions of vehicles. Ford invested $55 million to retool and reopen the plant, which had been idled in 2007. Approximately 250 employees are returning to the plant to build the new engines. EcoBoost technology
Read moreProducing biodiesel from local fast food restaurants’ used vegetable oil and sending solar ovens with “green cuisine” recipe books to hurricane-ravaged Haiti were the two top winning projects in the second annual Lexus Eco Challenge, an educational program and contest that inspires and empowers middle and high school students to learn about the environment and take a stand to improve it. Student teams from Thornridge High School in
Read moreThe 2010 Ford Mustang coupe has earned the U.S. government’s top 5-star crash-test rating, adding to widespread acclaim for the new car’s unmistakable design and upgraded performance that builds on the formula that’s made it America’s favorite pony car for 45 years. Ford has more U.S. government 5-star-rated vehicles than any other brand and more Top Safety Pick ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety than any other automaker. The new
Read moreAudi today announced sales for the month of May totaling 7,503 units sold. The U.S. imported luxury vehicle market share for Audi vehicles is expected to increase significantly in May from 6.8 percent share recorded in May 2008. The Audi U.S. market share has consistently gained in 2009, and has further accelerated with the introduction of the Audi Q5 luxury crossover. With growing interest in its third full month, the Audi Q5
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