Hummer has announced enhancements to their 2010 H3 and H3T. The new enhancements include an E85 Flex Fuel capable 5.3L V8 engine and three new exterior colors (Red Rock Metallic, Silver Stone Metallic, and Canyon Metallic). The new engines will be standard for all 2010 Alpha Series models. These new engines feature 300 HP and an aluminum cylinder block that should help reduce overall mass and maintain a balanced front-to-rear weight balance.

These new models are expected to arrive by December, 2009 in North America. The H3 will be priced starting at $33,390 while the H3T starts at $30,915.

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The Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition racing car will finally be made available come January, a concept race car that was initially shown at the SEMA 2008 in Las Vegas. It comes equipped with the TDI Cup Edition Kit which includes a front bumper, side skirts and rear valance. The Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition will also feature a 2.0-liter clean diesel engine loaded with 140HP paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Other notable enhancements include an 18” Charleston wheels with performance all-season tires, sports seats and a multi-function steering wheel that features paddle shifters when equipped with the DSG transmission.

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The 2010 Lotus Exige S240 was officially unveiled in the U.S. and Canadian markets, bringing a new transport solution for conservative and super-charged car fanatics. It comes with a new type of styling with its new rear wing enhancements for efficient aerodynamic performance. This light weight vehicle also boasts of new air intakes to ensure vehicle ride efficiency. Other highlights include a fully independent suspension, a supercharged 1.8 liter Lotus-tuned and 2ZZ-GE engine with Intelligent Variable Valve Timing (VVT-i), airbags and an on-board tire pressure monitoring system. For access and security, the Lotus Exige S240 also comes with a “Thatcham approved” alarm/immobiliser system that incorporates alarm and central locking.

Scheduled to come out this fall, the 2010 Lotus Exige S240 will start at $65,690.

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With the release of the new four and six cylinder versions, the new Ford Fusion Hybrid is now the new top domestic sedan based on Consumer Reports. The Ford Fusion Hybrid was originally tied with popular brands like the Toyota Camry Hybrid but overtook everyone else with the new enhancements made. All the new ford fusion versions were quieter and more refined than previous versions.

The price range of the Ford Fusion Hybrid is pegged to be at $20,365 for the four-cylinder Optima to $32,360 for the Fusion Hybrid. This includes a $5,000 package with added navigation, leather seats, a moonroof and other options.

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With the projected demand for electric and hybrid vehicles expected to boom in the coming years, the need for lithium-ion batteries is expected to rise as well. And while many companies have come up with their various versions of lithium-ion batteries for their cars, Nissan and Ener1 have partnered to try and come up with a new generation of electrical conductive material intended to reduce cost and improve the performance of electric and hybrid vehicle batteries.

For sure, once electric transportation dominates the market, focus will be on the batteries for cars. We have seen a wide array of lithium-ion batteries in the market and for sure further enhancements will be coming out once they are used in the market.

Apparently, Nissan is not taking any chances. And with their affiliation with Ener1, Nissan is looking towards the future for broader options as far as batteries are concerned. It is practically imminent that lithium-ion batteries will be replacing fuel and be the next need that motorists will be cramming for.

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You can add two more vehicles added to the 2009 Ideal Vehicle Award winners circle as the Hyundai Genesis and Elantra have likewise been voted in. Yesterday, we had posted about the Ford and the Porsche that were initially given the said distinction and today, two more familiar car models join them in this special citation.

“Hyundai has created two vehicles that owners say are nearly perfect just the way they are: their ideal vehicle,” said George Peterson, president, AutoPacific. “Owners of the Genesis and Elantra indicated through AutoPacific’s survey that they are driving a vehicle that meets their expectations, meaning they desire little to no change to their vehicle.”

Hyundai’s Genesis is in the premium car category with a starting price of just $33,000. This model boasts of performance and luxury features which one would normally find in high costing cars in the market today.

For the Hyundai Elantra, it has employed a safety standard in the compact segment and is equipped with six standard airbags. Elantra includes many extras such as the standard audio auxiliary input jack that are enhancements considered as great additions to a car full of features.

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It wouldn’t be surprising if at the rate that technology is advancing that 3D navigation and panels would be the next enhancement that motorists would want. This is what Nvidia Integra seems to have in mind as it is pushing for the next generation 3D displays which is not far-fetched.

Today, we see them in movies. However, observe the new batch of cars from manufacturers today and you may see that they are in the age of digital gauges and enhancements. Can you imagine the number of tweaks that would be done and we may soon find 3D-based gauges? The transition is not that far behind.

Nvidia Integra seems to be on the threshold of developing just that. From gauges to GPS devices, the 3D era invading the car industry is something that should not come as a surprise soon.

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Through the weeks we have seen quite a number of enhancements to a Bugatti Veryon so it was barely surprising to find that one would come out covered in gold! We have seen a lot of cars such as the Mercedes Benz enshrined in gold come out and apparently the Bugatti Veyron now has its own version. It was spotted at the Gumball Rally 2009.

The 11th Annual Gumball 3000 Rally (May 1-8, 2009) features a coast to coast road trip of 3000 miles, from Los Angeles to Miami. This Veyron has been wrapped by British decal specialists Raccoon. Roll over to see more shots of the golden beauty.

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For those car owners who want the best security system for their cars, Directed Electronics Inc. has announced the availability of the new Viper 350 Plus vehicle security systems are now available at authorized Viper retailers worldwide. Introduced at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the Viper 350 Plus is an upgrade to the all-time best-selling Viper 350, featuring new-style 4-button remotes with dedicated arm and disarm buttons.

Other enhancements include the Control Center – a combined antenna, Valet switch and status LED in one unit – which means no more drilling holes in the dash. The Viper 350 Plus also now features a super-heterodyne XR+ receiver, for range of up to a quarter mile. With an MSRP of just $239, this is the most affordable Viper security system on the market. Available at the same low price are the new Python 460 Max and Clifford Matrix +1, also introduced at CES.

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Each time a new car is unveiled, we are normally witness to enhancements and new features that are integrated into them. Most new car owners are clueless on how these new state-of-the-art enhancements are bound towards new vehicles and apparently Piezoelectric Ceramics is the reason behind these technological innovations.

So what did Piezoelectric Ceramics components do to merit the attention from new state-of-the art vehicles?

Piezoelectric ceramic components composed of Lead Zirconate Titanates (PZT) have enabled many recent technological innovations in the automobile industry. PZT components from Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC) can be found throughout many state-of-the-art vehicles, enhancing safety, performance, energy-efficiency and comfort.

Though it may sound technical, the next time you look at car components like sensors, you know that Piezoelectric ceramic components have a hand in it.

(Source) Auto Central

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