There are a lot of nice things to say about the current WRX sedan. It is way more comfortable than the old ones. What you couldn’t say, though, was that it looked good.
Subaru WRX sedan has been engineered to be even more precise. This includes larger front and rear stabilizer bars, increased spring rates, and stiffer rear sub-frame bushings. And of course, the sedan features the iconic STI rear spoiler, which has been tuned to increase downforce, while reducing the car’s overall drag coefficient. Engines, which cranks out 305-horsepower and 290 lb-ft torque. It’s mated to a six-speed manual transmission and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.
The 2011 Subaru WRX
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Aston Martin Rapide, one of the most eagerly awaited cars of 2009, was unveiled at the 63rd Frankfurt Motorshow. The elegant Aston Martin Rapide, functional yet luxurious, provide space for up to four adults combined with an engaging driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins.
The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide, marks the return of a 4-door sedan to this exotic automaker’s lineup. Rapide comes in a single tri level with rear-wheel drive. The sole powertrain teams a 470-horsepower 6.0-liter v12 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission offering steering-wheel shift paddles for manual gear selection. Available safety features includes ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags.
The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
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BYD E6 is an all-electric vehicle by BYD Auto-crossover that deliver to 200 miles (320 km) with a load is expected. Produced the first plans for the mass of the vehicle in China in 2010 were postponed. Instead, field tests will be carried out with 100 units as taxis in the city of Shenzhen in 2010.
BYD Auto—the name stands for “Build Your Dreams”—is the car making arm of one of the largest Chinese battery cell companies, though it now sells vehicles outside China in only a few countries, including Bulgaria, Poland, and Russia.
2010 BYD E6
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While details are limited, the S281 features a unique body kit with a new hood, grille, front fascia, side skirts, and rear window louvers. Out back, the car boasts a sleek spoiler, a rear diffuser, and an aggressive four-tailpipe exhaust system.
The 2010 S281 has a healthy 485 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque on tap. No performance figures were given, but expect a 0-60 time well under 5 seconds. Building on the 2010 “Stang’s track prowess, the 2010 S281 adds Saleen specific rate front and rear springs, nitrogen pressurized front struts and rear shocks and performance sway bars. A front strut tower brace is also available.
The 2010 Saleen S281 MustangLeft Side View of S281
The S281 comes from the factory wearing 20-inch seven-spoke “Speed Star” silver wheels wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero Rosso rubber. A chrome version of the Speed Star wheel is available, as are five spoke chrome units. Larger 14-inch slotted front rotors clamped by four-piston calipers are charged with stopping duties on the base S281, with 15-inch six-piston units optional.
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Each exterior fascia gets a more aerodynamic piece for that aggressive, yet functional design. Up front, a Super-Flo hood ensures proper cool air arrives to the blown engine.
The design of the new Bentley Mulsanne is a unique fusion of sportiness, coachbuilt, elegance and solidity. Echoing the Bentley S-Type of the 1950s, the Mulsanne features a bold frontal design dominated by the traditional Bentley matrix grille and highly prominent, classic round inner headlamps with chrome surrounds, flanked by two, smaller outboard lamp clusters, all featuring the latest in lighting technology. The iconic ‘Flying B’ retractable radiator mascot is available as an option.
Whether the Mulsanne truly is the “driver’s choice” in a segment where many owners don’t drive themselves remains to be seen. Certainly, the engine will be key to this, and in true Bentley fashion, it’s the familiar twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V-8. For use in the Mulsanne, Bentley saw fit to bump output a touch to 506 hp and a whopping 752 lb-ft of torque. The mill mates to a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission. Thus equipped, we imagine that the Mulsanne will indeed deliver “the effortless wave of torque for which Bentley is renowned, “which was the company’s stated goal. The installation of the tried-and-true V-8 also “guaranteed the immense power and unstressed performance that are the hallmark of a flagship Bentley.” With that kind of torque, the Mulsanne probably would be unstressed pulling a 160-car freight train.
The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
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The Buick Regal’s back and with stellar styling and the promise of a manual transmission. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who’s seen the accolades piled atop the Regal’s twin the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia. Combined the two identical cars have racked up over thirty awards across Europe and have managed to claim top-seller status.
The standard engine is a 182-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Due later in the 2011 model year is an optional 220-horsepower turbocharged models is slated to arrive later in the model year. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-and rear-side airbags. Standard on all models are 18-inch wheels, leather upholstery, heated front seats, and an 8-way power driver seat. An adjustable suspension is available on models equipped with the turbocharged engine. A navigation system with hard drive for storing digital-music files is optional.
The 2011 Buick Regal
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Ford is playing a familiar tune with the new Fiesta. The 2011 Ford Fiesta’s secret is the astoundingly good 6-speed PowerShift automatic transmission. Not only does it contribute heavily to the class-leading 40 mpg highway rating, but it’s real workhorse providing a silky-smooth ride. We found that hills and city driving were a non-issue thanks to the lovely affair of the PowerShift transmission mated to the peppy 120 horsepower 1.6-liter DOHC 1-4 engine while the super-ridged chassis and European-tuned suspension handled curves with ease.
This subcompact car comes as a 4-door hatchback or a 4-door sedan. Hatchbacks come in SE and SES trim levels, while sedan offer S, SE, and SEL. S and SE models have standard 15-inch wheels. SEL and SES have 16, and 17s are optional. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags front side airbags, and a driver knee airbag. A tilt and telescopic steering wheel and capless fuel filler are standard. Among the available features are Ford’s Sync voice-activated control for cell phones and MP3 players, sunroof, keyless engine start, leather upholstery, and heated front seats. A number of dealer-installed dress-up accessories are offered as well.
The 2011 Ford Fiesta
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This car isn’t kidding. The dramatic new shape speaks of a shift in direction for the XJ nameplate; the driving experience follows up on the promise. It’s true that the previous XJ had an aluminum body and roughly the same chassis architecture, so you could argue this is little more than a reskin and a repowering. But in the first few yards, you realize it represents a comprehensive rethink of what a large Jaguar luxury sedan should be.
There are, however, considerable compensations. If you are a rear-seat passenger aboard this particular version of the XJ with a normally aspirated, 385-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 matched to the long-wheelbase version of the XJ chassis (the executive-length car with a wheelbase that’s 4.9 inches longer that the standard car and an overall length 4.9 inches longer), you will enjoy sumptuous surroundings that should satisfy all but the most self-regarding of monarchs, even if there could be more room for the royal footwear beneath the front chairs and the rear-seats could use a motorized reclining system .
The 2011 Jaguar XJ
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The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will replace Cobalt as the compact car from General Motors’ volume division. The Cruze will be offered in three trim levels, LS, LT and LTZ, the latter two of which will come standard with the turbo motor. The LS has a 138-horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. The LT and LTZ use a 140-horsepower turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. A 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission is available. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-and rear-side airbags. The LS and LT have 16-inch wheels; 17-inch wheels are standard on LTZ; and 18-inch wheels are optional on the lT and LTZ. Among the available features are a wireless cell-phone link and navigation system.
The New 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
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The Kia Optima is currently the flagship sedan for the automaker, and the next model appears to gain considerable consideration in the exterior cosmetics department. The outgoing Optima is a fairly tame sedan, but Kia is replacing its sedan with a much sportier silhouette – much more akin to a coupe, than a sedan. So much so, Kia says the 2011 Optima will be labeled as a 4-door coupe, rather than a sedan.
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