Automobiles Review

Author: Zahari Mladenov

  • SEAT joins Al Gore Project against Climate Change

    SEAT Alhambra EcomotiveThe SEAT Alhambra Ecomotive has been chosen as official car for the meeting entitled “Climate Change, Awareness and Action”, organised by the Biosphere Foundation and the Spanish delegation of the grass-roots movement The Climate Project, created and lead by Al Gore, former Vice-President of the United States and 2007 Nobel Peace prize-winner. (more…)

  • GM India Launches New Chevrolet Aveo U-VA

    New Chevrolet Aveo U-VA in New DelhiGeneral Motors India today launched the new Chevrolet Aveo U-VA at a press conference attended by its brand ambassador and movie star Saif Ali Khan. Launched as part of General Motors’ centenary year celebrations, the new Chevrolet U-VA is a testament of the company’s continued commitment to sharing its joy with valued customers. (more…)

  • A New Experience – Driving Pleasure Without Emissions: The MINI E

    The BMW Group will be the world’s first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, transferring its power to the front wheels via a single-stage helical gearbox nearly without a sound and entirely free of emissions. (more…)

  • Toyota Venza AS V By Five Axis To Debut At 2008 SEMA Show

    Toyota LogoTo illustrate the versatility of the new 2009 Toyota Venza a specially modified show vehicle by Five Axis will make its public debut at the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas from November 4-7. (more…)

  • Cadillac’s All-New 2009 CTS-V Ready For Launch

    2009 Cadillac CTS-VThe 2009 CTS-V, Cadillac’s 556-hp expression of ultimate performance and luxury, begins production this month with initial sales beginning around November 1. The latest in the brand’s V-Series of high performance models, the new CTS-V is intended to reach the top of the world’s most desirable luxury cars, at a starting price of $59,995 in the US market. (more…)

  • Subaru Forester Named Motor Trend 2009 Sport/Utility of the Year

    Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the Subaru Forester was named MOTOR TREND’s 2009 Sport/Utility of the Year.
    Topping 12 other contenders, the Subaru Forester was, according to MOTOR TREND editor-in- chief, Angus MacKenzie, the judges’ unanimous decision. “The Subaru Forester is the SUV for our times,” said MacKenzie.

    “We are proud and honored to receive this award for the Subaru Forester,” said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president, Subaru of America.  “The previous Forester had become a byword for practicality and durability and we knew the 2009 Forester had a tough act to follow.  So, we made the new Forester bigger, more powerful and more economical than ever—while retaining its legendary reliability and safety, only in a more complete package.  The improvements to the new Forester are also being reflected in consumer demand, with sales up 32% over the previous year.”

    2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT
    2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT
    2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT
    2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT - Interior
    2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

    Priced from $19,995 the all-new Subaru Forester represents a $1,200 reduction over the entry price of the previous model. It is available with either a 170-hp 2.5-liter boxer engine or a 224-hp turbocharged engine. Blending utility with performance and comfort, the 2009 Forester is built on an all-new platform featuring a 3.6-inch longer wheelbase (now 103.0 inches) that improves ride and interior space, especially rear seat legroom. The 2009 Forester also features increased hip and shoulder room.

    Living up to Subaru’s legendary safety record, the Forester offers cutting-edge safety technology, including Subaru’s ring reinforcement safety system, front, seat-mounted side, and side-curtain airbags and ABS. Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system, which incorporates stability and traction control systems with a roll-over sensor, is also standard equipment.

    The Subaru Forester recently received the highest possible ratings in frontal and side impact crash tests by the governments’ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In addition to a five-star frontal and side impact crash-test rating, the 2009 Forester received a four-star rollover resistance rating.

    To judge contenders for the award, MOTOR TREND’s editorial staff conducted exhaustive off-road, street and track testing, and carefully considered essentials such as driving performance, safety and features. MOTOR TREND’S Sport/Utility of the Year is not a comparison test. Each contender was evaluated against three simple criteria: superiority (engineering, design, utilization of resources); significance (its impact on the market), and value (what buyers get for their money versus the competition).

  • Nissan Announce Price Adjustment On The 2009 Maxima

    2009 Nissan MaximaNissan today announced an interim price adjustment on the 2009 Nissan Maxima, which was launched last June, due to increased raw materials costs. Effective immediately, the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)* for the Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV are $30,160 and of $32,860 respectively. Both models are equipped with an advanced 3.5-liter V6 and Xtronic CVTÔ transmission. (more…)

  • World Champions On The Citroen Stand

    GT by CitroenSebastien Loeb/Daniel Elena and Dani Sordo/Marc Marti, the two Citroen crews competing in the WRC World Rally Championship, will be on the Citroen stand today. They will be taking a close look at the Citroen C4 WRC HYmotion4, a car that opens the debate on a possible link between motorsports and more virtuous technologies,  and also the concept car GTbyCitroen. A virtual racing car that has come to life for the Paris Motor Show, much to the pleasure of visitors… (more…)

  • Most Powerful Hybrid SUVs Now Offer Best-in-Class Fuel Economy

    Yeah, it’s gotta HEMI® Hybrid. And best-in-class fuel economy, too.
    Official EPA fuel economy numbers for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid and Dodge Durango Hybrid are 20 city and 22 highway, achieving best-in-class fuel economy ratings for a full-size 4×4 SUV. (more…)

  • New Rolls-Royce Coupe Debuts In The Middle East

    Rolls-Royce Phantom CoupeRolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the latest addition to the Phantom family, the Phantom Coupé, for the first time in the Middle East. Stylish and agile, the Coupé is the most driver-orientated car in the current range. (more…)

  • Nissan GT-R Scale Model On Display At Japan Design Exhibition In Europe

    Nissan GT-RNissan Motor Co., Ltd., will exhibit a quarter-scale model of its new Nissan GT-R as part of “Wa: The Spirit of Harmony and Japanese Design Today,” a traveling European exhibition which will open at the Japan Cultural Institute in Paris this month. The Paris event will run from Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 to Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. (more…)

  • Buy A Diesel Captiva For The Price Of A Petrol Model!

    Chevrolet Captiva VCDi LSCost-conscious motorists often weigh up the difference between buying a petrol car at list price and paying extra for its increased fuel consumption, or spending a little more to own a diesel in the first place and save when they pull up to the pumps. (more…)