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2009-2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Road Test

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:31:00 +0000

Honda's market researched turned up an interesting fact: The people most likely to buy hybrid cars are young people who can't afford them. Enter the 2010 Insight, a purpose-built four-seat hybrid designed to bring high mileage to the masses...In the Insight Honda has created a compact car with outstanding fuel efficiency and all the best dynamic traits of the Fit. What it loses is some of the incredible packaging of its sibling. The lower profile means less passenger volume and the loss of the Fit's... Source: Theyreviewed

User Comments:
An editor of the LA Times drove the new Insight and his lasting comment when in comparing it to the current Prius (not driven the new one yet, but doubt it will change) is that the Honda like all Honda’s is fun to drive, good handling and the driver feels more a part of it. The Prius is like driving your Microwave. (his comment!) Same could always be said in Civic vs Corolla, Accord vs Camray, etc. Depends on what you want out of a car. (ScotsNewsletter)

..Compared to the original Insight, this new Insight is safer, roomier, quieter and more powerful, so it will appeal to more buyers. Compared to the Prius, it will be less expensive - making a better economic arguement, and have smaller "hybrid artifacts" in the powertrain - giving a driving experience closer to a conventional... (USAToday)

Related Links:
2010 Honda Insight Bottom Line. (TheCarConnection.Com)

Driving the 2010 Honda Insight. (Reviews.Cnet.com)

2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Review and Specs. (TheAutoChannel.com)

Buzz: Porsche 911 GT2 RS On The Way

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:24:00 +0000

The hypothetical Porsche 911 GT2 RS would improve on every aspect of the standard turbocharged rear-wheel-drive coupe, beginning with an additional 50 ponies, bringing output up to 580 hp. Center-locking wheels are rumored to be part of the package, along with Plexiglas rear windows... Source: GermanCarBlog

User Coments
How would they save 200 kilos weight?Even removing the air-con,stereo,sound deadening,carpets,glass rear window,etc,would save no more than 50 kilos.So it would probably have to be clad in carbon panels,rolling on magnesium wheels and spitting through titanium exhaust... (PistonHeads)

Given how well the standard GT2 compares to the more expensive 430 Scuderia, I would be excited to see Ferrari's response to an RS. (Autoblog)

Related Links
Porsche: preparing a resounding 911 GT2 RS.. (Autocrunch.com)

VW Polo Preparing For US Debut

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:49:00 +0000

According to Automotive News, Volkswagen has determined that Americans might like a Polo, so it's bringing the 80-hp subcompact Stateside in the not-too-distant future. Until now, the importation of the Polo was all conjecture, but now we have confirmation, straight from the horse's mouth. No specifics were given about the diminutive hatchback's U.S. debut... Source: Autoblog

User Comments:
It will most likely be the next generation Polo, not the one in the picture above. (AutoSpies)

U.S.? How about Quebec? We got alot of small hatches running around here. More Echo and Yaris hatchbacks sold here than anywhere in North America. (WorldCarFans)

Related Links:
Volkswagen to Bring the Polo to the U.S. (Latimes.com)

Volkswagen Polo Coming to U.S. (Automobilemag.com)

Ford Focus C-Max For US Being Tested

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:33:00 +0000

Ford’s European development engineers are apparently back from their Holiday breaks, as our spy photographers have caught them out and testing the new C-Max people mover. Ford might be planning two versions of the C-Max this time round, five- and seven-seat configurations, which would explain the noticeably larger exterior dimensions of the mule spotted here. Source: NextAutos.com

User Comments:
I own a Mazda 5 and have been VERY pleased with it. I was in Germany last year and rented the C-Max. It's great. Same Mazda platform, but better looking and a really well put together interior. Very nice. Bring it. It may be a niche, but a growing niche. Go Ford! (Autoblog)

2009 Honda Fit (Price)

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:29:00 +0000

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Although we didn't get testing numbers, our guess is the Fit will likely be a touch quicker to 60 mph (most likely in the low 9s), but give a big bump up in our figure-eight test... The bottom line here is that this second-iteration Fit gives more in every way, for a small bump in price.

Pricing for the new Fit jumps a bit. Base model 2009 Fits will start at $15,190 for the manual trans; the Sport automatic will start in the $17,550 neighborhood; a fully loaded Fit Sport with nav and VSA will play in the $19,400 ballpark. Certainly no longer cheap, but still a big bang-for-the-buck player.
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First Drive: 2009 Honda Fit Sport (Road Test)

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:29:00 +0000

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We hit the road in a brilliant blue Fit Sport with a 5-speed manual gearbox and a navigation system...The shift throws were short and very precise. There was no slop to speak of in the shifter and the engagement of the clutch also made it very easy to drive smoothly and quickly. Also rating high praise was the steering. Unlike the Acura TL and TSX which had inconsistent weighting and poor feedback from their electrically assisted systems, the Fit's system felt great.

...The structure felt solid and the suspension was well damped while never feeling harsh. Wind and other ambient noise was remarkably low inside for an economy car. Probably the most remarkable aspect with regard to noise was when the car came to a stop. The Fit was so silent at idle that after recently driving other cars with auto start-stop systems, I thought the Honda was equipped with one. I had to glance at the tachometer to realize it was still running.
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2009 Honda Fit Test Drive (Engine Specs)

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:29:00 +0000

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Lift the hood and you'll find a 1.5-liter four-cylinder just like before. But Honda is an engineering company first. So now it's got stronger internals, larger intake valves, improved coolant flow and a redesigned intake manifold as well as a more advanced version of Honda's i-VTEC system to vary intake valve timing and lift. All this tinkering results in 117 hp at 6600 rpm and 106 lb.-ft. of torque at 4800 rpm. That's a slight bump of 8 hp and 1 lb.-ft. of torque over the previous model.

There's more good news as you move further along the drivetrain. The brilliant five-speed manual transmission returns with revised gear ratios and modifications to improve shift feel—as if it needed any. But the majority of buyers will likely opt for the new five-speed automatic. Fit Sports even get paddle shifters on the steering wheel too with two shift logics, one for normal driving and one for sport.
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First Drive: 2009 Honda Fit (Interiors)

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:47:00 +0000

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The Fit's big selling point is the versatility of its interior. The key to the car's design is the placement of the fuel tank under the front seats, creating space so the rear seats can fold down flat and low. There's also an unusual amount of space (51 in. at the high point) between the floor and ceiling of the car, and the seats fold up and down in multiple ingenious ways, giving the Fit amazing hauling power for such a small car...

The rear seats are still tight for average-size adults but not as cramped as they used to be. The new Fit is only half an inch wider than the old one, but interior width is 1.2 in. greater, creating more shoulder space. The rear doors now open wider, making it easier to get into and out of the back seat, and the rear hatch is bigger and extends down lower, making it easier to load stuff into the back of the car.
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2009 Honda Fit (Fuel Economy)

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:33:00 +0000

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I spent a few hours with the 2009 Fit and Fit Sport in both manual and automatic forms, and people who purchased the earlier Fit will be pleased to hear that the new one doesn't blow the old one away, but new buyers will enjoy incremental improvements in many areas, including roominess, visibility and engine power, as well as a gas-mileage bump..

The EPA-estimated fuel economy is 28/35 mpg for the base model with a five-speed automatic transmission, and 27/33 mpg for versions with the five-speed manual transmission as well as for the automatic Fit Sport. You read it right: The manual is less efficient than one automatic version, whose highway figure has increased from 34 mpg to 35 mpg in the new generation.
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Ford Launches 2009 Ford Focus XR5 Turbo

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:02:00 +0000

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The first Focus to debut Ford’s new Kinetic design philosophy, the iconic German-built XR5 Turbo flagship looks simply stunning. Powering the new XR5 Turbo is a 2.5-litre 166kW Duratec five-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, offering peak torque of 320Nm from 1,600rpm right through to 4,000rpm.

It looks as well as it goes too, with a completely new, more aggressive front bumper flanked by distinctive re-styled fog lamps and finished with a graphite mesh with signature honeycomb pattern. At the rear, the XR5 Turbo gets a new bumper with an integrated lower diffuser framing two generously proportioned exhaust pipes, with full LED tail lamps and an oversized rear spoiler.
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2010 Mazda3 sedan [Spied again]

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:56:00 +0000

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The new Mazda3 will ride on the next-generation global Ford Focus C1 platform and is expected to be longer and wider than the current model. Under the hood, Mazda’s MZR line of motors will get a bump in power and further tweaking for fuel savings.

Expect the current 2.3L motor to be bored out to around 2.5L. That should give it a 20-30hp bump from the current 156hp rating. The 2.0L base motor probably won’t see an increase in displacement, but a 10 to 15 horsepower increase is likely.
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Next Generation 2010 Mazda3 Sedan Spy Photos & More

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:40:00 +0000

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The spy photos you see here are of the new Mazda3 prototype being tested. Heavy camoflage hides much of the model, however the overall body profile is quite visible and appears to have a more aggressive stance.

The car, when it’s revealed in a few months, hopefully at 2008 Paris Auto Show will share design cues from its sporty big brother, the Mazda6. This saloon shows off a sportier outline, and under the camouflage, there appears to be projector headlamps, new aggressive tail-lights and dual exhaust pipes.
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Spied: 2010 Acura NSX

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:42:00 +0000

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The new NSX, which has been delayed repeatedly, is expected to incorporate a front-mounted, 550 hp V10 engine and a new high-performance, rear-wheel-drive based version of Acura’s ‘Super Handling All-Wheel Drive’ (SH-AWD). A similar RWD/AWD system is also expected for the 2011 Acura RL.

American Honda President and CEO Tetsuo Iwamura recently confirmed the NSX will be launched in the U.S. in 2010. Honda will also be launching the Acura brand in Japan and Europe around the same time, but the automaker says it will launch the NSX in the U.S. market first.
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2010 Acura NSX Is Real After All

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:30:00 +0000

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It appears that the general layout of Acura's Advanced Sports Car Concept has survived, but changes have been made to increase the level of aggresion for the NSX. The prototype's nose shows marked changes over the concept, with two large, wide-set intakes flanking an even larger central grille.

The production NSX retains the concept's dual stacked exhaust set-up, but rest of the rear bumper is completely different, with reconfigured air ducts now stretching all the way across the back. The aesthetic result is a more squat, athletic stance for the production NSX.
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Spy Shots: 2011 Honda (Acura) NSX

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:01:00 +0000

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Honda’s NSX replacement has had several false starts, with the company scrapping one of its original designs – the Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept - after the public’s largely negative response to the 2007 Detroit show car. Designers were sent back to the drawing board and Honda was forced to abandon its original plans to show the car at the following Tokyo Motor Show.

Despite the drawbacks, engineers were able to continue testing the new mechanicals for the car by using a modified S2000 body and we saw the first test-mules running laps at the Nurburgring by the middle of last year.
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Honda's 2011 Acura NSX Sportscar Spied In Germany

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:24:00 +0000

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The new spy photos of upcoming 2010-2011 Acura NSX shot at Nürburgring in Germany finally confirms that Honda has begun testing pre-production prototypes of original NSX replacement.

Looking at the spy picture of NSX, you can make out that many aspects of the controversial Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept have been incorporated in this prototype design, while some of the more revolutionary but not so practical style elements have been shown the door.
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Road Tests > First Drive: 2009 Mazda6

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:53:00 +0000

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With pricing starting in the $20,000-$29,000 range, Mazda marketing types feel confident the new Mazda6 will appeal to a broader and even more upscale buyer base when sales begin in August. A key part of their goal to push North American volumes into the six-figure zone involves winning converts from the ranks of Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and Chevy Malibu owners.

Specs
Vehicle Layout: Front engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Transmission: 6-speed manual, five-speed automatic, six-speed automatic
Curb Weight: 3258-3547 lb
Wheelbase: 109.8 in
Length x Width x Height: 193.7 x 72.4 x 57.9 in
0-60 mph: 6.5-8.5 sec (MT est)
EPA City/Hwy Econ: 17-22/25-30 mpg
CO2 Emissions: 0.78-0.81 lb/mi (est)
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Source: MotorTrend | Read More: Mazda , Road Test

Car Reviews » 2009 Mazda 6

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:46:00 +0000

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The engineers working on the second-generation Mazda 6 had a clear goal: keep the sporty handling, but give the new sedan a big dose of power, room, and quality. And, boy, did they ever. The new 6 looks two or three price classes more expensive than its predecessor. When viewed from behind, its clean design and twin sculpted exhaust diffusers (on V-6 models) are pure Lexus.

The Accord and the Camry feel like Buicks by comparison, because the Mazda's body motions are so tight and well-controlled. The 6's steering, administered through a small-diameter, leather-wrapped wheel, is precise in the way none of its competitors' is… Without question, though, the four-cylinder Mazda 6 is the handling champ in this segment. The V-6's optional eighteen-inch wheels generate loads of grip, but the lighter engine gives the four-pot 6 balance unlike any other large front-wheel-drive car.
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Source: AutomobileMag | Read More: Mazda , Road Test

2009 Mazda6 Preview

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:40:00 +0000

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The chassis of the 2009 Mazda6 utilizes Mazda’s strong Triple-H body shell. Mazda claims that this high-rigidity body design offers exceptional crash-safety performance by joining the front chassis members to the perimeter frame, and reinforcing the cabin with high-tensile steel and larger cross-section side members.

An Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) shines light into corners, illuminating the path of the vehicle, while ultrasonic parking sensors offer audible beeps to assist low-speed maneuvering. In the event of collision, occupants are protected by up to 6 interior air bags, active headrests that are designed to move forward in the event of a rear-end collision, and crushable brake and clutch pedals that limit their rearward travel to reduce injury to the driver’s legs and feet.
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First Drive: 2009 Mazda 6

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:34:00 +0000

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With most of its major flaws fixed, the 2009 Mazda 6 is easily one of the most impressive sedans in the midsize class... One element of the Mazda 6 that hasn't changed is the way it communicates with the driver. The lively feel of the current-generation Mazda 6 has been one of the few reasons to consider it over the competition, and none of that responsiveness has been lost.

First we drive a Mazda 6 with the four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission, and the extra weight of the bigger chassis doesn't drag it down. There's plenty of midrange torque and a smooth, refined feel near the 6,200-rpm redline. We drive a four-cylinder car equipped with the six-speed manual and it's just as enjoyable... Then again, with poorer EPA mileage numbers than the automatic, the case for buying the manual transmission is pretty weak.
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2009 Mazda6 Test Drive: Zoom-Zoomin' Mid-Size Market Shaker

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:30:00 +0000

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Mazda6i (four-cylinder) and Mazda6s (V-6) models will be offered in SV, Sport, Touring and Grand Touring form, each with a complement of upgrades, and will go on sale in late August. Prices will range from about $19,000 to $26,000 for the four-cylinder “i” models, and from about $24,400 to $28,400 for the V-6-powered “s” models. Zoom zoom indeed.

We certainly expected more power—and got it. Where the 2.5-liter four feels pretty peppy out on the road, the 272-hp V-6 is downright intoxicating. Coupled only to a six-speed automatic with manual shift mode, the 6i models demonstrated great flexibility with a serious high-end punch.
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2009 Mazda 6 - First Drive Review

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:16:00 +0000

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Time to say bye-bye to the original Mazda 6, born as a 2003 model… Mazda aimed higher with the new 6,.. the 2009 model leapfrogs Camry dimensions to land a shade behind the bulked-up Accord,.. North America now gets a unique body that is distinctly larger than Europe’s and Japan’s, up 6.9 inches in length, 2.3 in width from before.

After a few hours of driving,.. we think.. Steering is light and alive, yet it grooves in on straight-ahead when the path calls for it. Slack has been zeroed out of brake-pedal motion. Ride is well controlled without being harsh, and noises, both road and wind, are dialed way back.
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Review: 2009 Ford Flex

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:32:00 +0000

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The Flex is not a lightweight by any stretch, but it is a competent cruiser, and displayed the ability to get out of its own way when needed. For those counting gross tonnage, the FWD weighs in at 4498 lbs. The AWD gingerly tips the scales at 4661 pounds.

Handling is as you would expect in any large vehicle. Which is to say that this is not really a corner clipper. Special attention needs be paid while parking and lane changing, as one would with a minivan. The Flex tracks true with pretty direct input from the rack and pinion steering, and road irregularities are soaked up nicely through the Flex’s gas charged McPherson struts in front and multi-link independent rear suspension. Lane changes occur without any undue effort
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Road Tests: First Drive: 2009 Ford Flex

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:28:00 +0000

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The experience of driving or riding in the 2009 Ford Flex is more serene than you might anticipate, given Ford's previous family-truckster efforts... The Flex's standard 262-horsepower 3.5-liter Duratec V6, which has a history of sounding and feeling a bit grainy in the upper rpm range, doesn't upset the calm of the cabin except at wide-open throttle. Otherwise, it's happy to hum away in the background, drawing no more attention to itself than a refrigerator compressor.

The six-speed automatic transmission (another major Flex component also used in the two-row Ford Edge utility) shifts smoothly and solidly. As in the Edge, the transmission (jointly developed by Ford and General Motors) has no facility for manual shifting.
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2009 Ford Flex Review

noreply@blogger.com (uSb) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:23:00 +0000

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The 2009 Ford Flex outfits its passenger cabin with a glorious amount of electronic and commonsense features that are meant to set it miles apart from the current crop of crossovers... all three versions of the 2009 Ford Flex offer ample standard features. The Flex SE includes an AM/FM/CD player, 18-inch wheels, and three-row seating. The Flex SEL adds on some chrome exterior trim, a Sony audio system, and Sirius Satellite Radio.

The 2009 Ford Flex Limited piles on features like a 110V power outlet, high-intensity discharge headlamps, a power tailgate, and Ford’s SYNC entertainment system, which uses voice commands to control MP3 players and Bluetooth to control cell phones. Conclusion: The 2009 Ford Flex will be one of the best-equipped vehicles on the road, with a laundry list of high-tech options.
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Source: TheCarConnection | Read More: Ford , Test Drive