Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Automobile Magazine has named the Volkswagen GTI as the 2010 Automobile of the Year which marks the first time that a single make and model has won the award twice (the last of which was in 2008 when the Mark 5 edition copped it). A lot has to do with its athleticism and flexibility of the Volkswagen GTI made possible thanks to its crisp steering, chassis and firm but well-damped drive. No wonder it still stands out even when pitted with luxury cars such as the Porsche Panamera S and the Jaguar XFR. So if you had a choice for cost-efficient cars that can practically provide the same comfort of high end ones, the Volkswagen GTI is the car to look at.
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Hyundai Motor America has announced lowered prices for its 2010 Elantra Touring 5-door compact cars, an ideal entry-level car that is sportier for the motorists looking for cost-efficient cars today. The Hyundai Elantra actually won the 2009 JD Power Initial Quality Survey for compact cars and is expected to be at dealers by the third quarter of this year.
Here is the list of their retail pricing
- GLS M/T – 5 Speed: $15,995
- GLS A/T – 4 Speed: $17,195
- SE M/T – 5 Speed M/T with B&M Sport shifter: $18,995
- Touring A/T – 4 Speed A/T $19,795
Among the new equipment included in the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring include a new trim and roof rails. Standard features include air conditioning, power windows, heated mirrors, power door locks, remote keyless entry with alarm, four-way adjustable driver’s seat and plenty of storage compartments, including a cooled glovebox.
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
General Motors has officially launched the Global Battery Systems Lab, a new facility that is expected to be a haven for the expected swarm of electric cars thriving on electric batteries. This new facility is likewise expected to speed up the car manufacturing efforts of General Motors for new hybrid vehicles which also includes the Chevy Volt.
The state-of-the-art facility is the size of seven basketball courts and is the largest in the United States. A team of more than 1,000 engineers will work on energy alternatives and advanced technologies that reduce dependence on petroleum, improve fuel economy and reduce emissions; putting cleaner, more efficient cars on the road more quickly and affordably.
You can check the video on this new battery lab here.
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