Generation 1 (1968-1972) T60/T70 series

The Corona Mark II, was designed as a model line that was between the top model Crown and the Corona. Basically it's a slightly higher spec than a Corona, with many of the same features of the larger Crown. The four door sedan was designated as the T60 and the 2 door coupé the T70. In 1970 there were minor cosmetic changes in the front grille. The 1600cc 7R series engine was replaced by the 1700cc 6R series engine. A year later the 1500cc 2R models were replace by the 1600cc 12R engines.

US exported version for the same model year, often include the more powerful R series motors compared to other regions. While Japan and other markets often had 1.5L 2R (1500cc), 1.6L 7R/12R (1600cc) to 1.7L 6R (1700cc) models as well.

RT62 sedans and RT72 coupé features the 1.8L 8R (1900cc).

RT63 sedan, RT73 coupé, RT78/RT79 station wagons feature 2L 18R (2000cc)

The History of Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo Cars

Alfa Romeo manufactures Italian automobiles and was originally founded in 1907 by Cavalier Ugo Stella who was partnered with Alexandre Darracq. Through the years the firm has been bought and sold several times and has been in and out of financial trouble.

During World War II the Alfa factory was destroyed. After the war the company struggled financially and decided to stop manufacturing large luxury cars and began to manufacture smaller cars in larger numbers.

In the 1970’s the firm was struggling yet again with financial difficulties. FIAT bought into the company and created Alfa Lancia Spa. The new company then went on to manufacture Alfas and Lancias.

Alfa Romeos have been used as early as the 1930’s as racing cars. Alfa Romeos have been raced in many forms; Formula I, Prototypes, Touring form and Fast Touring. Private Alfa owners and drivers have also been known to enter rally races with great success. Alfa Romeos are famous for their racing ability and style.

The Alfa badge was designed in 1910 by Romano Cattaneo he created a circular emblem that incorporated the City of Milan’s emblem and the Visconti Family’s red cross and serpent coat of arms outlined in a dark blue metallic ring with the words “ALFA” and “MILANO” inscribed.

Alfa Romeo has manufactured many successful cars over the past fifteen years. Cars such as the GT, Brera, the Alfa Romeo 147 and the Alfa Romeo 159 have been very popular in recent years.

The Alfa Romeo GT is a coupe that was designed from the 156 and shares many of the same mechanical features. The car’s interior design however, resembles the 147 with whom it is almost identical to. The car comes with a choice of a 2.0 petrol engine, a 1.9 MultiJet turbo-diesel, or the 3.2 V6 petrol engine. The car has often been praised for its exceptional good looks. The company first began production of the GT in 2004 and continues today.

The Alfa Romeo Brera comes in two forms. The first is a mid-sized coupe designed to replace the GTV, and the second is convertible form (Spyder) designed to replace the GTV-based Spider. The Brera comes with a choice of three engines, the 2.4 JTD turbodiesel, the 2.2 JTS, and the 3.2 V6 with talk of a V8 form. The car was first produced in 2005 and production continues to date.

The Alfa Romeo 147 is a compact car that was first produced in 2000. The car was designed to replace the 145 and 146 hatchbacks. The car comes with a 1.6-litre or a 2.0-litre petrol engine or a 1.9-litre diesel engine option. The car’s exterior design was enhanced in 2004 and in 2006 the 147 1.9 JTD Q2 version was launched. The car was first produced in 2000 and production continues today.

The Alfa Romeo 159 is a compact executive car. The 159 was designed to replace the popular 156 model. The 159 comes with front-wheel drive or can be purchased in four-wheel drive form called the Q4. There are many petrol and diesel engines currently available with plans for new releases being developed for 2006 and 2007. The car was first produced in 2005 and production continues to date.

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TOP MUSCLE CARS

SECOND FASTEST CAR IN WORLD

We received a batch of muscle cars from Carrera to test out. I decided to see how they stack up on plastic and wood tracks, so I enlisted the help of my buddy Reckless Racer to put these cars through their paces. First, we ran them on his 75' Sport track. Later, the cars were raced on a 135' Ogilvie wood track with copper braid. We were interested to see how the cars ran with and without magnatraction.The fastest on Sport tracke was the Fast and Furious Mustang. This car lapped our Sport test track in 7.35s. This Mustang features a new chassis which is different from the yellow Mustang in this test. It would be a good challenger against a Scalextric Mustang or Camaro. It lapped the Ogilvie wood track in 10.4s, or fourth fastest. The Mustang also features working headlights and taillights. The headlights are of the blueish "xenon" LED variety. There's some spill through the bodywork of this car, but the lights are certainly bright enough to drive the car in the dark with.The second fastest-car on Sport was this black Dodge Charger with pimpin' spinner wheels. I have to admit that this car kinda grew on me. The red stripe across the rear flank of the car is a nice touch. This Charger lapped the Sport test track in 7.43s and was second-fastest on the Ogilvie at 9.9s. The long wheelbase made for a controllable car on the wood track.Third fastest on the Sport track was the old-school Dodge Charger street car. I love the look of the wheels on this car as they're not too shiny. The yellow Charger lapped our mag track in 7.63s and was a respectable third on the Ogilvie track, lapping it in 10.0s.Fourth fastest car on the mag track was the Plymouth Superbird, lapping it at 7.65 seconds. On the Ogilvie, this car was slowest with a lap time of 10.5 s. The top-heavy nature of the Carrera muscle cars made them difficult to push too hard in the curves. The rear wing is easily detachable on this model so it's not likely to get damaged if the car is raced.Fifth fastest on the Sport track, but quickest around the Ogilvie was this Shelby Mustang. It lapped the mag track in 7.82s, almost half a second slower than the Fast and Furious Mustang. On the wood track it was half a second clear of the field lapping at 9.4s.Slowest on the Sport, and second slowest on the Ogilvie, the pimpin' Pontiac GTO brought up the rear. The Goat managed 8.08s on the mag track and 10.4s on the wood. The metallic red paint on this car was beautiful and really set off the chrome.All of these cars were very smooth runners right out of the box. They're geared for better braking than previous Carrera muscle car releases, and are certainly stuck down enough for those who like to race magnet cars. The stock motor had enough grunt to really get these cars motoring down the long straights of our test tracks. It was a lot of fun trading paint with Reckless Racer in order to establish our test times. The longer wheelbase cars could be made to step out on the Sport track when pushed hard.If you're more likely to run these cars on a wood track then these are not a bad choice. All of the cars featured a very smooth drivetrain with concentric wheels, and grippy enough stock tires. I'm sure that with a bit of lead placement the tippy nature of these cars can be tamed for non-magnet racers. While the cars are heavy and certainly drive that way, it's what you'd expect from these classic examples of American iron.

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Alright, i just happened to come across this car’s specifications. Barabus Sportscars, a specialty engine and vehicle manufacturer has created the most powerful supercar. The Barabus TKR produces an exotic 1005 HorsePower and can go from Zero to 60 mph in just 1.67 seconds. What’s even more interesting is that the car manufacturer says that this car has a top speed of 270 mph. No kidding, but this does make Barabus TKR the world’s fastest beast on road. Why it’s top speed is 20mph more than Bugatti Veyron, which i think was the fastest car till now.
Power comes from a 6.0 liter V8 twin-turbocharged with dual intercoolers. The car has a full carbon fibre body and chassis. Further details remain sparse, but the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is £360,000 (668000$). Worldwide volume is projected to be 300-400 cars over the estimated three-year production run. Arghhh… That’s it…
This is how the beast looks like:

FASTEST CAR

As we all know, gas prices continue to skyrocket and the economy is sputtering. down. For people who have the “need for speed”, the only thing that matters is going extremely fast down the road.
Now if you’re looking a fast car that you can also haul 6 people, or store lots of groceries, you’re out of luck “speed racer.” These cars are built for speed and looks, and not much else.
For example, the French-made Bugatti Veyron races from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and effortlessly cruises to a top speed of 253 mph.
Tom duPont, who’s the publisher of duPont Registry, a gallery of fine automobiles, cautions that superfast cars “aren’t for the faint of heart financially or physically.”

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This is the new Fastest street leagal car in the whole world, stock, it has 1183 horses and can hit speeds up to 273 mph this izz the hottes fastest car it blew the lambo out of the water

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Suzuki Swift X Concept

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Do you remember the Suzuki Swift Sport test drive that we made a couple weeks ago(3rd page of the news)? If not you should stick around more often ! Well, to make it short it left disappointed about the performances but satisfied with the design.What was even more disappointing is the fact that Suzuki racing cars, mostly represented in the JWRC(Junior World Rally Championship, 1600cc)are brilliant. It started a couple years ago with the Ignis and it continues with the Swift, the proof being 3 cars among the top 4 of the category on a total of 5(Swift)engaged !All that we ask for is more sensations behind the wheel of a Suzuki Swift !Well it seems that the japanese manufacturer from the Shizuoka prefecture heard our call and presented the "Swift X Concept" at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Salon.While the stock Swift has got a soft and sporty design , here, we are taken into another dimension; the racing dimension, at least from what the exterior tells us. The body kit(front/rear bumpers, side skirts, rear wing)is impressive and almost fully made of carbon fiber, the exception comes from the rear where the job done on the visible part of the exhaust system is very nice.It is obvious that this Swift wasn't made to be taken on muddy rally stages but rather on the sweet tarmac of a race track, or is it ?Once the "Lambo-doors" opened we get to see an interior mixing the Racing World; bucket seats, steering wheel, rollcage...and the Tuning World; neons and a huge and well designed audio system in the back.In the end this Swift X Concept probably stands where it belongs in this Tokyo Auto Salon, the quality of the work is again excellent, we'll see in the future if this was simply a Concept or a little bit more.

Car Glory Motors Co., Ltd. is a young and vivid company established in 2008 with focus on the development of tuning parts and accessories for Suzuki car makes, especially some world-car models such as Suzuki Swift, SX4 etc.

A Suzuki Swift mini-car with high-level performance body parts developed by Car Glory. The company is a subsidiary of Prince Motors Co., local assembler of Suzuki cars in Taiwan, and therefore owns abundant technical resources and know-how with targeted vehicle models. Car Glory is scheduled to launch two sets of aero-dynamic body parts for Suzuki Swift and SX4 in early 2009. Every item in the two sets is developed by Car Glory`s experienced engineers for 100% fitting to the vehicles, including front performance bumper with enhanced grill, LED auxiliary and dawn lights, shovel-shape down wind splitter, willow leaf-shape rear spoiler, full-car side skirts, sun visors, upgraded side mirrors with LED signal lights, rear performance bumper with chromed holes for exhaust from the muffler etc. Other performance-tuning for Suzuki cars supplied by Car Glory include weight-cut cam covers, pulleys, performance exhaust systems, strut bars etc. With a strong and innovative R&D team that consists of talented professionals, the firm claims that the number of its high-end products will keep growing at a high speed. Car Glory has won many orders from customers in Europe, Southeast Asia, and mainland China, though the company is quite young. In Taiwan, the firm also supplies quality and attractive products to Suzuki`s pre-delivery inspection (PDI) centers around the island

HYDROGEN CAR

Hydro's President and CEO Eivind Reiten and State Secretary Steinulf Tungesvik of the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications took a spin in a hydrogen-powered car during the opening of Hydro's hydrogen fueling station in Porsgrunn last week.
"The future belongs to those who can develop new energy solutions with little impact on the environment," Reiten said at the opening ceremony.
"The work with the Hydrogen Highway and the hydrogen station here at Porsgrunn is an example that it is possible to find solutions that are good for the environment when politicians, the authorities, organizations and industry pull in the same direction."
About 40 public and private partners are cooperating in building the 'Hydrogen Highway' between Oslo and Stavanger.
In addition to Oslo, Porsgrunn and Stavanger, stations will be built in Lyngdal and Drammen for the Hydrogen Highway opening in 2009.
Reiten helped State Secretary Tungesvik fill up the first "tank" of hydrogen in one of the new vehicles. Tungesvik was also the first to actually drive one of the cars for a short tour.
"Hydrogen can be one of the future’s most important energy carriers for transportation. It is, however, vital to produce the hydrogen from renewable energy sources, or from fossil fuels in which the CO2 emissions has been taken care of," Tungesvik said, before sliding behind the wheel.
The petrochemicals plant at nearby Rafnes supplies hydrogen as a by-product of its other activities , and the energy used in the hydrogen production comes from pure hydropower. An undersea gas pipeline transports the hydrogen from Rafnes across a fjord to the hydrogen station.
The station is the first in Norway that is directly connected to the source of production, which also lessens the environmental impact of transport. The location near a large industrial site also makes it easier to expand later, as demand for hydrogen increases.

Suzuki Kizashi

If you do down the ’Ring today, you’re sure of a big surprise… because you’ll see the new Suzuki Kizashi saloon running round, getting ready for launch next year.
The first we knew of the existence of a Suzuki saloon was when the wraps came off the Kizashi concept at the Frankfurt motor show in 2007. Since then, there have been two more concepts, cunningly called Kizashi 2 and Kizashi 3, as well as shots of heavily disguised cars in grainy spy shots.But now, our spies have spotted the production car virtually undisguised lapping the Nürburgring. Engine-wise it’ll get at least a 2.0-litre turbodiesel, and 2.4-litre four-cylinder and 3.6-litre V6 petrol engines mated to an auto box. The car is being developed with four-wheel drive too.There are also plans for both hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell versions too, but these won’t bit ready until 2012 at least.

American Suzuki, partnered with System Simulations, is now making itvery easy for owners to obtain genuine, factory-produced, printedcopies of specific Suzuki Owner’s and Service Manuals. These are exactreplicas of the Owner’s Manuals that are provided with every new Suzukimotorcycle, ATV and scooter, and the same Service Manuals used bySuzuki dealership technicians. They contain accurate, factoryspecifications and the latest technical updates to ensure allinformation is completely current. For customers and collectors unsureof their Suzuki’s year and model, Model ID Guides are also availablethat cover years 1970-1990 and 1991-2009. Suzuki is even makingavailable rare and out-of-print manuals for pre-1980 models by specialrequest.

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Suzuki GSX-R600

specifications table length: 2075mm wide width: 715mm height: 1145mm wheelbase: 1390mm seat height: 825mm from the lowest to distance: 128mm in the form of engines: four red water valve DOHC 16 tied 4 cylinder bore x stroke : 67.0mm x 42.5 mm volume: 599.4 cc Compression ratio: 12.5:1 maximum horsepower: 120ps/13000rpm maximum torque: 7.1kg-m/10800rpm oil supply system: 38mm electronic fuel injection ignition system: electronic ignition starter: Xinhua Tart drive system: Article practicing clutch / gear: Wet multi-chip before the 6-speed transmission chain in the form of frame: aluminum box-beam wings anteversion (R) 24 ° away from the drag (T) 93mm before the suspension: 43mm inverted casing Hydraulic front fork, all-adjusted after suspension: Single-link hydraulic shock absorbers, all-adjusted pre-safety related systems: 2 x 300mm disc brakes equipped with 4 piston calipers on to the post-safety related systems: 220mm single Equipped with dual-piston caliper disc tires (former): 120/70 - 17 tire (after): 180/55 - 17

The Hayabusa, Suzuki's Straight-Line Weapon

The new Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R is seen here with a limited-edition white-and-silver paint scheme. Since it was first produced in 1999, the Hayabusa has been Suzuki's main claim to high speed. While it is not their most nimble racer and track performer, it is still their fastest straight-line weapon. It arguably has the fastest top-end speed of any production model -- at least until the test results come in on the new Kawasaki ZX14.

Suzuki Kizashi 3

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Suzuki Kizashi 3 Preview – 2008 New York Auto Show: Suzuki’s latest concept for their upcoming sport sedan strongly delivers on the automaker’s promise to take the next step, at least when it comes to styling. Whether or not the automaker can deliver on the goods remains to be seen, but – wow – what a stunner. Due to be sold as a 2010 model, the concept that debuted at the New York Auto Show was the third and final installment of Suzuki’s Kizashi series, and almost looks drivable now: save for a few of the obvious concept traits seen above.

Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept - Notable Features
As of now, little is known about the sedan’s features, except that the vehicle will offer all-wheel-drive and a V-6 that punches out 300 or more horsepower. Reports also indicate that Suzuki plans to build a crossover and wagon (see Kizashi 1 and 2) from the model’s base, though neither of the first two concepts were as close as Kizashi 3 to actual production.

Suzuki Kizashi 3 Preview - Under the Hood
Powered by a 3.6-liter V-6 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, the Kizashi 3’s for-sale version is tabbed to do about 300 horsepower. All that power goes to all four wheels courtesy of Suzuki's all-wheel-drive system. As for wheels, the Kizashi 3 debuted with 21-inchers, all four of which as pushed out to the corners of the car. The company is mum on the details, but it's likely you'll see a smaller or more efficient engine when the car debuts as a 2010 model.

Suzuki Kizashi 3 Preview - Design
Simply put, it's a stunner. And here's hoping that the "Kizashi Silver" paint job seen in New York is more than just a show paint job, and that they may actually make a for-sale color that looks like the one on stage. It's not just the paint that makes the style special, however. Note the graceful lines and strong front end design. The headlights look fully integrated, without too much trickery or design gimmick. The grille is aggressive and strong, yet fits with the sloping style of the car. Above the beltline, designers fashioned a graceful, roofline with what looks to be a long front windshield.
Suzuki Kizashi 3 Preview - Competition
Suzuki might have a winner on its hands, and it'll need it, because the Kizashi 3 will have more rivals than a dog has fleas. From A to Z and around the globe, there's a sporty sedan that will line up against Suzuki’s model. New or recently redesigned competitors include the Honda Accord, Hyundai Genesis, Nissan Altima, Pontiac G8 and more.

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Suzuki Kizashi Concept Car

As we told you a few weeks ago, Suzuki's got themselves a concept car here at the Frankfurt Auto Show and it's called the Kizashi. We don't know much else about it mostly because we can't seem to find a press release on it, but it looks kinda sweet, don't it? The one thing we do know is that according to MoneyControl India, which may be a website about controling the world's banks, India's banks or just about personal finance — they think it's going to be built and Suzuki will be sending a lot of them over to the land of the big Tata. We'll see. We'll also let you know if we get a press release on it.

TOP 100 CARS
Car enthusiasts love to sit around drinking beer and arguing the merits of their favorite vehicles. Ultimately, what we all want to determine is: What's cool? What cars really get attention at a show or on the street? What cars make their drivers seem cool? We polled our staff and contributors, whose prejudices have resulted in a fascinating take of the nature of automotive coolness. We whittled their selections down to a highly subjective list of the 100 Coolest Cars, presented here in descending order. Let the arguments begin!
100. VW Microbus 99. Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 98. Austin-Healey 100M 97. Subaru WRX P1 96. Buick GNX 95. BMW 635CSi 94. Facel Vega HK500 93. Chrysler 300C Hemi 92. 1939 Lincoln Zephyr two-door 91. Lotus Esprit S1 90. Mercedes-Benz 500E
89. TVR Tuscan 88. Iso Grifo 87. 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado 86. 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado 85. Mini Cooper 84. Maserati Bora 83. 1951 Hudson Hornet 82. Ferrari 288GTO 81. Aston Martin DB9 80. 1946 Chrysler Town and Country
79. Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 cabriolet 78. 1940 Cadillac 60 Special 77. Ford GT 76. 1949 Mercury 75. 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 74. BMW M3 CSL 73. Mazda Miata 72. Volkswagen Beetle 71. Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 70. Ford Lotus Cortina Mark 1
69. Auburn 851 "Boattail" Speedster 68. Ferrari 250GTO 67. 1961-71 Mini Cooper 66. Bentley Speed Six "Blue Train" 65. Dodge Viper GTS 64. De Tomaso Mangusta 63. 1949 Cadillac Sedanette 62. Fiat 500 61. 1970 Plymouth Superbird 60. Ferrari 250GT SWB Spyder California
59. Mercer 35J Raceabout 58. 1968-69 Dodge Hemi Charger 57. Bentley Continental GT 56. Volvo P1800 55. Datsun 240Z 54. Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV 53. Porsche 356 coupe 52. 1953 Studebaker Starliner 51. Audi S1 Coupe Quattro 50. Maserati Ghibli
49. 1963 Buick Riviera 48. Porsche 959 47. Nissan Skyline GT-R 46. Lincoln Continental Mark 2 45. Lamborghini Countach LP400 44. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 43. Porsche 550 Spyder 42. Talbot T159SS Figoni & Falaschi Teardrop Coupe 41. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda AAR 40. Porsche Carrera GT
39. 1983 Volkswagen GTI 38. Citroen 2CV 37. Lotus Elan 36. Toyota 2000GT 35. Ferrari 275GTB 34. Lancia Aurelia B20 GT 33. Renault R5 Turbo II 32. Ferrari 250GT short wheelbase 31. 1967-68 Chevrolet Camaro SS 30. 1932 Ford Model B/18 (V-8)
29. Jeep CJ 28. Cord 810/812 roadster 27. Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster 26. Citroen Traction Avant 25. Shelby GT350 Mustang 24. Bentley Continental R-type 23. Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic 22. 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 21. Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B 20. BMW 2002tii
19. 1961-1964 Lincoln Continental convertible 18. Jaguar XKSS 17. Ford GT40 Mark 3 16. Ferrari F40 15. BMW 507 14. BMW 3.0CSL 13. Lamborghini Miura 12. McLaren F1 11. Citroen SM 10. Jaguar E-Type
9. Aston Martin DB5 8. Lancia Stratos 7. Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 6. Duesenberg J/SJ/SSJ 5. Citroen DS 4. Jaguar XK120 3. Shelby Cobra 2. Porsche 911 1. 1963-1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray

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Drivers wanted2007 BMW 3-series coupe interior
2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z
Chevrolet VectraChevrolet Vectra
CTS-V interior2009 Cadillac CTS-V interior
2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR - New for 2008
K&N Air FiltersK&N says their reuseable air filter can save on costs and pollution. How well does it work? The experts at About.com Cars have the answer.
2007 Nissan Sentra2007 Nissan Sentra
2007 Hummer H3 Alpha2007 Hummer H3 Alpha
2008 Ferrari F430 Scuderia2008 Ferrari F430 LAAS07
Cadillac SLSCadillac SLS
Tiburon's updated interior2007 Hyundai Tiburon interior
Driving is serious business, ja?2007 Audi A3 S-line interior
2009 Nissan Versa test driveNissan couldn't have picked a better time to introduce a cut-rate version of their Versa subcompact sedan. The 2009 Versa 1.6 Base was the cheapest car in America for a few days, until Hyundai dropped the price of its entry-level Accent. Even so, $9,990 -- actually $10,685 once you add in the Versa's $795 delivery charge -- is pretty darn cheap for a new car. But is this a car you'd actually want to buy? Read on. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
Ford GalaxyFord Galaxy
2009 VW Jetta TDI reviewFor 2009, Volkswagen is re-introducing the diesel-powered Jetta TDI with an all-new "clean" turbodiesel engine that meets emissions standards in all 50 states. Diesel fans (including me) praise diesel cars for their excellent power and hybrid-like fuel economy. Detractors say diesels are smoky, smelly and slow. Will the new TDI advance the cause of diesel? Read on. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2008 BMW 5-series2008 BMW 5-series
2008 Audi R82008 Audi R8
Audi - New for 2010What's coming to the Audi lineup in 2010 and beyond. Includes changes to new 2010 and 2011 Audi cars and future cars including the A4, S4, A5, S5, A6, S6, A8, S8, TT, TTS and R8.
IS250 interior2007 Lexus IS250 interior
Audi RS6 Avant interiorAudi RS6 Avant interior
G6 dash2006 Pontiac G6 GT convertible dashboard
Azera interior2007 Hyundai Azera interior
Chevrolet Montana/TornadoChevrolet Montana/Tornado
Chevrolet Camaro concept rear end detailChevrolet Camaro concept rear end detail
2009 Honda FitFor 2009, Honda is introducing an all-new Fit, and -- wait, what? Didn't the Fit just go on sale in, like, 2007? Yes it did, but while the 2007 Honda Fit was new to North America, it was old hat to the rest of the world. Rather than make us wait, Honda is already launching the new Fit for 2009 here -- so is it an improvement? Read on. 2009 Honda Fit: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
Nissan QashqaiNissan Qashqai interior
Chevrolet Astra (new)Chevrolet New Astra
Interior2007 Ford Mustang GT interior
Mazda 3 on the move2007 Mazda 3 driving
2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG2007 Mercedes E-Class E63 AMG
2007 Jaguar XK Convertible2007 Jaguar XK Convertible
E63 AMG interior2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG wagon interior
Modern MuscleThe real muscle car era is long gone but by expanding the definition to include imports, V-6's, front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive, we've come up with a list of modern cars just loaded with muscle. An About Cars Top 10 Pick.
High-lux accomodations in the 3.62007 VW Passat Wagon 3.6 interior
Merkur XR4TiFord Sierra Cosworth
9-3 interior2007 Saab 9-3 interior
Lancer GTS interior2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS interior
One more look at the CSX2007 Acura CSX Type S left-front
2008 BMW M3 Coupe2008 BMW M3 Coupe LAAS07
Corolla S interior2009 Toyota Corolla S interior
Audi A4 Cabriolet interior2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet interior
Best cars for momsWho says motherhood demands a minivan or big SUV? Here are ten cars that are perfect for moms, with lots of family-friendly features that mothers everywhere will approve of.
2008 Ford FocusThe Ford Focus has been redesigned for 2008, and owners of 2007 and older Focii will barely recognize the new car. New styling inside and out, a new model lineup, and a new two-door coupe are hallmarks of the 2008 Ford Focus. But what made the old Focus so appealing was its European-bred road manners. Does the new Focus measure up to its predecessor? Read on. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
Factory photo: VW R32 from the rear2008 Volkswagen R32
Chevrolet Camaro concept with a classic CamaroChevrolet Camaro concept with a classic Camaro
SX4 dashboard2007 Suzuki SX4 dashboard
2009 Pontiac VibePontiac's Vibe is all-new for 2009. Though the wedge-shaped roofline and 5-door "wagonette" body style hark back to the first-generation Vibe, the new Vibe is an up-to-date package that's strong on safety, practicality and versatility. As you can tell, I really liked this car -- read on to find out why. Price range(including options) $15,895 to $23,230, EPA fuel economy estimates 20-26 city, 26-32 highway. 2009 Pontiac Vibe: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2010 Mazda3 test driveSince its introduction in 2004, the Mazda3 has earned a reputation for being economical, fun to drive, and well outside of the mainstream. Mazda's goal for the redesigned 2010 Mazda3 was to make a car that would bring new buyers into the fold without abandoning the factors and features that current Mazda3 owners hold so dear. Have they done it? Read on. 2010 Mazda 3: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2009 Volkswagen TiguanVolskwagen Tiguan rear view LAAS07
2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet left-front high angle
Lamborghini Reventon detail2008 Lamborghini Reventon engine cover
2010 Lincoln MKZ test driveIf you told me Lincoln was going to build a car that would nip at Lexus' heels, I'd tell you that I'll believe it when I see it. Well, now I've seen it, and I'm starting to believe it. Meet the new and improved 2010 Lincoln MKZ. Can the 2010 Lincoln MKZ really be as good as a Lexus? Read on and decide for yourself. 2010 Lincoln MKZ: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
Toyota - New for 2009What's new in the Toyota car lineup for 2009. Includes changes, updates and redesigns to the 2009 Toyota, Camry, Solara, Avalon, Corolla, Matrix, Prius, and Yaris.
Suzuki SX4 rear view2007 Suzuki SX4 rear view
Ford KaFord Ka
2009 Honda Civic Sedan reviewThe Honda Civic is the car I most often recommend to people who want simple, economical and reliable transportation. A week with a mid-range 2009 Honda Civic reminded me why it's such a sensible buy -- but it also reminded me that the 2009 Honda Civic is not the perfect car, and that buyers should consider its imperfections carefully before signing on the dotted line. 2009 Honda Civic LX-S sedan: Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2007 Toyota PriusThe 2007 Toyota Hybrid Prius Touring Edition is the first variant of Toyota's popular Prius Hybrid; it gets fancier wheels and a "European-tuned" suspension. Does the Touring Edition make the Toytoa Prius more fun to drive - and more importantly, does it affect the Prius Hybrid's stellar mileage? Read on to find out. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
Chevrolet Optra HatchbackChevrolet Optra Hatchback
2009 SLK interior2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK interior
Audi S6 interior2007 Audi S6 interior
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTSSeems we just finished reviewing the all-new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, and already they've introduced an improved 2009 version. The changes affect the Lancer GTS, the racy top-of-the-line model, which gets a bigger engine -- 2.4 liters versus 2.0 for DE and ES models and last year's GTS. Outside, the boy-racer mini-Evo theme continues with a body kit and big trunk spoiler. Does the new engine make the Lancer GTS a true sportser? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
Cool gauges2007 Mazda 3 gauges
2009 Mazda6The Mazda6 has always been the automotive equivalent of a hole-in-the-wall restaurant: Small and cramped, lousy location, but the food is out of this freakin' world. Now, imagine that the guy who owns the place has decided to build an addition, paint the walls, hire a couple more waitresses and clean the place up a bit. That what Mazda has done with the 2009 Mazda6. The ambiance is better, but is the food still any good? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2009 Toyota CorollaNow in its 10th iteration, the Toyota Corolla has become an icon on American roads, a symbol of simplicity and practicality. While other compact sedans have sought to differentiate themselves, the new 2009 Toyota Corolla treads in the footsteps of its predecessors. Did Toyota make the right move by giving us more of the same? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2009 Challenger SRT8Dodge introduced the Challenger SRT8 for 2008; this year they followed up with the entry-level Challenger SE and the mid-level Challenger R/T. The SRT8 remains the big dog of the Challenger lineup, with its 6.1 liter 425 horsepower HEMI V8, but this year the dog has a new trick: It now offers a six-speed manual transmission. Does the six-speed stick make for a better Challenger? Read on. 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5iMention the Subaru Impreza to your average car buff, and he or she will probably assume you mean the high-performance WRX or STi versions. That's something Subaru wants to see changed with the newly-redesigned 2008 Impreza -- Subaru wants the 2008 Impreza 2.5i, to have its time in the sun. Can the Subaru Impreza 2.5i take on powerhouses like the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla? About.com Guide to Cars Aaron Gold spent a week with a 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i sedan to find out.
2008 Honda CivicWhy does one by a Honda Civic? Let me count the ways. You buy a Honda Civic because it's smart. You buy a Honda Civic because it's economical. You buy a Honda Civic because it's... luxurious? That's the idea behind the new-for-2008 Honda Civic EX-L, which adds leather upholstery and heated front seats to the top-of-the-line Civic EX. Is this the mini-luxury-car you've been looking for? Read on. 2008 Honda Civic: Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to cars at About.com.
Which Car is Best for You?Choosing the best car for your needs can be a chore. This brief checklist makes it relatively painless.
Lamborghini Reventon center console2008 Lamborghini Reventon center console