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All-new is an overused term, but with new engines and drivetrain, chassis, body structure, exterior styling, and interior, it truly applies to the 1999 Sonata. Standard in the base GL model is a 2.4 L DOHC Sirius II four-cylinder engine, rated at 148 hp, while GLS models are equipped with the all-new, all-aluminum 2.5 L [...]
In 2011, Ford opened up the garage doors for its global Focus that will be sold in all world markets in four-door hatchback and wagon (versions we haven’t got in North America since 2007), and four-door sedan. North American Focus models get a new 2.0-litre direct injected and variable valve timed four-cylinder engine that puts [...]
With a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder engine with 100 hp, the Mazda 2 is not the most powerful in the segment but to get the “spirit of a sportscar” feeling Mazda put the car on a diet to improve the power-to-weight ratio. Not only was the suspension lightened, but it was re-tuned for increased handling and steering [...]
The Ford Mustang GT features a new 412 hp V8, as well as a 3.7-litre V6. Available as a coupe or convertible, it is one of the most potent stock Mustangs ever built. The GT brims over with leading edge technology and the suspension is the best Ford has ever engineered for the Mustang. What [...]
The Porsche 918 RSR “racing lab,” is seen as combining ultimate performance and high efficiency in the field of hybrid technology. The fourth hybrid vehicle presented by Porsche in the last 12 months, the extreme two-seat coupe reveals what happens when the technology fitted to the 911 GT3 R hybrid and the design of the 918 [...]
The dynamic Nissan Nismo 370Z is a tuner-Z enthusiast’s dream and the most powerful production Z ever offered with 350 hp, racing-inspired exterior and interior styling, a specially tuned suspension and unique super-light alloy wheels. The limited production Nismo 370Z is offered with a six-speed manual transmission. Puerto Morelos Gay Tours Day Excursions Chichen [...]
One of the most talked about green cars is the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell. With four electric motors and a battery system pumping out 400 volts, the E-Cell has a torque rating of 650 lb-ft . Calling it “the most advanced electric sports car in the 125-year history of the automobile,” it goes on sale [...]
The all-new 2011 Kia Optima is longer, wider and lower than the Magentis it replaces and is based on a mid-size platform. It’s available in three all-new and fuel-efficient Theta II powerplants, a 2.4-litre GDI 4-cylinder, a 2.0-litre GDI turbo or a 2.4-litre hybrid engine. The 2.4-litre GDI engine produces 200 hp and upgrading to [...]
The 2012 Veloster delivers innovation in the compact coupe segment with a unique third door for easy rear-seat access, and a new 1.6-litre Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine mated to Hyundai’s first six-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT). Veloster is the sixth vehicle in Hyundai’s product initiatives (seven new models in 24 months), following on the [...]
