The Aston Martin V12 Vantage

An Aston Martin for sale attracts attention not only from the biggest car enthusiasts but from practically anyone who might recognize the luxurious style made even more famous by various James Bond films throughout the years. Aston Martin has long been recognized as one of the best car makers throughout the world, owing to its ability to deliver on their promise of designing and creating powerful yet sophisticated automobiles since 1913. One of the brand's more recent achievements is their creation of the Aston Martin Vanquish.

Aston's line of GT cars have always enjoyed an overwhelming reception since the release of the first DB car in the 1940's. Vanquish cars were built throughout six years from 2001 and were popularized by their inclusion in the James Bond film of 2002, "Die Another Day". The exposure gained from that film catapulted the model to being chosen as one of the best film cars of all time and for adequate reason. Its use of the same technology as that of the Project Vantage concept car meant that every Vanquish was built to run on a 5.9 L V12 engine which performed at 454 bhp. Another version that came out in 2004, the Aston Martin Vanquish S was of an even better make as it was fitted with a 6.0L V12, cranking out over 500 bhp at 7,000 rpm.

Without a doubt, the V12 Vantage is one of the finest sports cars ever created; it has a firm suspension, sharp lines and precise steering. This sporty car was designed to weigh as little as possible with the implemented carbon fiber A-pillars, aluminum body panels and an aluminum suspension. The brakes are crafted out of ceramic and they are super powerful. Carbon fiber A-pillars, all-aluminum suspension and aluminum body panels served to keep it as light as fast as possible.

Thoughtful accents such as leather are found throughout the cabin and the steering wheel is covered in suede. The door handles are crafted out of carbon fiber and the gearstick is aluminum. Gas mileage isn't exactly the best for this car but we seriously doubt that will be a concern for anyone seriously interested in purchasing this car. This car is all about superior performance, incredible power, world-class engineering and extravagance, not gas prices. This is the ultimate sports car for people who place a high premium on an incredible driving experience. The starting price for the Vantage V12 will start at around $180,000. It's a high price, but consider that you are paying for the best out of the best. With this car, you know that you will be driving one of the fastest and most powerful cars in the world. And nothing can beat that!

2011 The Toyota Prius Road Test

Toyota's nickel metal hybrid batteries are expected to last for 150,000 miles while other brands are estimated to last for only 36,000 miles or three years. This estimation of the Toyota Prius battery life has been based on the laboratory bench testing.

Statements regarding the Toyota Prius battery life by Toyota say the life of their Prius batteries is not determined by the time. Rather they are calculated depending upon the mileage. It has proved to be worthy of 180,000 miles quite easily. But they also state that some Prius batteries sold, already are running for more than 200,000 miles without having any problems.

The expectancy of the Toyota Prius battery life is about eight years and you can expect them to last for nine years without any wear or tear. After eight years it might need some replacements. Those who face problems regarding their battery are suggested to try out all the options which are easily available to them. We have found 3 main options you can consider,

* You can buy a brand new battery from a dealer. This will set you back between $3000 and $4000 for something Toyota should have never let happen.
* You can check out eBay there are some people are selling Toyota Prius batteries for half the cost of the Toyota dealers. They are usually ranging from $1500 to $2500. This can be risky because you will not know how much were and tear or how many miles the battery will have on it.
* The best option I have found was on the internet. You can find a guide on the internet which will show you how to rebuild your own Prius battery using just regular old tools you would have in your garage. Some people feel this is a not a task they can handle. They can still save money using this option. There are shops other than Toyota dealers which will actually use the Prius Guide you provide for them and will rebuild the battery for you. This option is a lot cheaper than any of the above options because in most cases you can have your battery rebuilt and your Prius back on the road for about $500 dollars.

If you have been looking for a full hybrid electric mid-size car that has been manufactured and developed by a well know manufacture, Toyota, then the time has come for you to be prepared to meet the Toyota Prius. This fuel efficient vehicle can be for a male or female it does not even matter. This car is currently sold in the United States. The Toyota model car, Prius, was first sold in the year of 1997 in Japan and was known to be the first mass produced hybrid car. The Prius has been introduced all over the world since 2001. These vehicles are for sale in mare than 40 countries plus regions. This is a good thing because you now have millions of individuals driving down the road with some class. You should want that to be you riding inside of this amazing vehicle.

Grand Edition 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Motor Trend magazine, one of the world's premiere automotive publications has included the new Mercedes-Benz GL 450 on their long term test fleet. The GL 450, the first and only model (as of today) on the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class full size luxury crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment made its debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show when the German automaker finally decided to include an entry in the full size luxury crossover SUV market. Motor Trend has also named the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 as the 2007 Sport/Utility of the Year.

Here is how Angus MacKenzie, Editor in Chief of Motor Trend describes the Mercedes-Benz GL 450: "The GL may be a surprise winner for many people. The first full-size sport/utility from Mercedes is not cheap, but it has astonishing technology. It offers a seven-speed automatic transmission and a V-8 engine with 335 horsepower, and it will be available in a version that runs on the new low-sulfur diesel fuel for greater gas mileage. Comfortable, third-row seating has become one of the most important measures for sport/utilities, and the GL's is the best."

The Mercedes-Benz GL 450 is powered by a monstrous 4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 front engine that pumps out 335-hp and delivers 339-lb-ft amount of peak torque, combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission powering the Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel drive configuration with traction control. The GL 450 also comes with adjustable-ride air suspension, Mercedes CV boot, as well as 18-inch wheels and performance tires for the vehicle to ride on.

Identical safety features have also been included in the Mercedes Benz GL320 and Mercedes Benz GL450 beginning with the anti-theft alarm system that includes alarm, anti-lift sensor, interior monitoring and engine immobilizer and just in case your vehicle does get stolen, these models also include a tele-aid vehicle theft tracking system that can locate your vehicle immediately. The side guard door beams were designed and crumple zones were designed to keep you and your passengers safe should either of these two models be involved in an accident.

For your peace of mind, Mercedes Benz also included one of the best limited warranty packages in existence today. Your Mercedes Benz GL320 or Mercedes Benz GL450 will be covered for 48 months up to 50,000 which ever comes first. Both of these models will also come with 24-hour roadside assistance which continues throughout the life of the vehicle regardless of mileage or ownership transfer.

The Mercedes Benz GL-Class and its amazing GL320 CDI SUV or the GL450 SUV has taken the industry by storm. Every detail and addition on these two models was engineered with the utmost function and comfort for the consumer. No expense was spared including the diesel engine of the Mercedes Benz GL320 CDI which is way ahead of the competition in technology and efficiency. Test drive one today and experience the quality and care Mercedes Benz is proud to offer buyers of today and tomorrow.

High Performance Chevrolet Corvette

One thing all Corvette car owners love is the big cat purr of a genuine Chevy Corvette engine. Designed and engineered unlike any other American made sports car the Corvette has captivated auto enthusiasts ever since the first C1 Sting Ray concept rolled off the assembly line. Six generations of Corvette models later the superior engine performance is still attracting car collectors around the world and many are performing custom repair and accessory work to the Corvette exhaust system to get the right sound and significant horsepower gains as well.

The exhaust system is usually hidden unless the car owner opts for shiny chrome exhaust tips but the tubing system is essential for guiding reaction gasses away from the engine and keeping the engine cool and the driver and passenger safe from noxious gasses. Some muffler and exhaust systems are specially designed to increase the engine horsepower and to do that many Corvette owners will opt to swap out an OEM exhaust for a higher performance system.

There are several high quality exhaust system manufacturers that design mufflers, tips, tubes and exhaust parts that fit perfect with Chevy Corvettes including Edelbrock, Dynatech, JBA Headers and Corsa. Unlike brakes and transmissions that require genuine Corvette parts to function properly the exhaust system aftermarket is full of high quality, high performance exhaust systems and parts that can be used on a wide variety of car makes and models and will improve the horsepower and torque of almost any make or model of Chevy Corvette.

Other interesting features in the overall layout of the engine included moving the engine 1" forward. 1"? What could that do? Actually, it allowed for a better exhaust system, which in turn gave the car more power. There is more than enough power to exceed the traction of the rear tires. But cornering also had to be considered in the engine design. If the car is capable of 1.0+ G's in maximum cornering, this is the equivalent of turning the engine on its side at 45 degrees. The team made a different windage tray and oil pickup to control the lubrication system during spirited driving. Redesigning also allowed the team to eliminate the "gull-wing" oil pan of older models leaving room for more exhaust work to further tune the engine.

But how did all of these modifications effect the overall gas consumption? The new Corvette can get 23 mpg on the combined EPA city/highway test. That's better than the 320 hp Porsche 911 at 20 mpg. Forget the 400 hp Ferrari Modena at 12 mpg.

This new engine has been totally redesigned for the Corvette enthusiast and shows a tremendous effort GM has put forth for this new model. This is by far the best Corvette ever produced.

the original Bentley Mulsanne model

Originally, the Mulsanne was equipped with a 6.75L Rolls-Royce V8 engine which had cylinder heads made out of aluminum alloy, with a 3-speed automatic transmission system. A Bosch fuel injection system replaced the original SU carburettors on cars made after 1986, and continued on until the end of production.

However, the original Mulsanne model was not the only one made. In 1982, the Geneva Motor Show saw the unveiling of the Mulsanne Turbo, a version of the Mulsanne whose main feature is a Garrett AiResearch turbocharger that gave a 50% increase in engine power. On top of this, the Mulsanne Turbo also featured an upgraded interior, using polished walnut veneered fascia, luxury carpets, pure wool headlining, and the best leather available.

It was a very exclusive car, with only 498 short wheelbase versions ever built, and eventually paved the way for the development of the Bentley Turbo R.

The sales record has largely been achieved before the arrival in China of the new Continental GT and Mulsanne, which means there is a lot of room for Bentley to improve its sales. Around 50 of the 396 cars sold in China were spoken for during the Shanghai auto show, with 25 of those being Continental GT models.

“Our Chinese customers, like the rest of the world, value Bentley’s history and our emphasis on the finest luxury, craftsmanship and automotive excellence. Although China has traditionally been a market for four-door cars such as the Mulsanne and the Continental Flying Spur, there is growing interest in the excitement, adrenalin and sheer fun of driving high performance sports car,” said Alasdair Stewart, Bentley's board member for sales and marketing.

2011 Geneva Motor Show with more babes

The opening time of Geneva motor show 2010 during the week days was organized from 10 am to 8 pm at their local time and on weekends from 9 am to 7 pm. The tickets of the show were available online.

This International Show which is a yearly auto show held in the month of March in the Swiss city of Geneva. The show is organized at the Geneva Palexpo which is organized by the Organization Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles. This auto show has been considered as a chief international auto show.

Really, the show was first and foremost held in the year 1905. The show had organized nearly all the main internal combustion engined models ever produced in the history of the automobile, in conjunction with benzene and steam-powered cars from the commencement of the century.

The government scrappage scheme was launched to help car dealers and car manufacturers during the recession but it also meant to help take of inefficient cars from the road. I'm sure in some cases this actually happened but the large majority of car dealers I spoke to suggested that it was the people with fairly efficient cars that took part in the scrappage scheme. Although my mother used the scrappage scheme to buy a new car and traded her 14 year old Ford Galaxy. People carriers as get bad press about their size and the amount of emissions they produce.

2012 the New Porsche Cayenne Turbo Comes with 690HP

The Porsche Cayenne is a large SUV (sports utility vehicle) from German car manufacturer, Porsche. It is available with a choice of petrol engines and has five seats, five doors and four-wheel drive. The Cayenne is available with both manual and automatic (tiptronic) gearboxes. Its four-wheel system can send 100 per cent of the engine's power, in any mix, between the front and rear axles. A low-range gearbox is also standard.

PORSCHE CAYENNE HISTORY

The Porsche Cayenne concept was announced in 1998 and came into production in 2002. It was the first large family-type vehicle that Porsche had made after having a long history of just producing roadsters and sports cars. The Cayenne was co-developed with Volkswagen, who was keen to add a sports utility vehicle to their extensive line-up as a cost-sharing initiative. In terms of design, the Cayenne has many similarities to the VW Touareg and the Audi Q7

Frankly speaking, it is the Cayenne that compels me to use the word vehicle in conjunction with Porsche. Before the introduction of the Cayenne, Porsche only used to manufacture cars. Thus, this model signifies a significant shift in the designing paradigm of Porsche. The Cayenne has the first V8 engine built by Porsche since the discontinuation of the 928 in 1995.

The model range

The Cayenne range, although relatively new, can be divided into two stages of development. The range manufactured from 2002 to 2006 is called the 1st generation Cayenne while the vehicles since have been known as the 2nd generation. The differences between the two are listed below.

will sell the 2011 Chevrolet Volt in Europe

Recent car manufacturers have been putting a lot of stress on making environmentally friendly vehicles and keeping their vehicles up to date with tougher environment standards. Chevrolet, owned by General Motors, is one of those companies who are leading in the revolution of clean and green energy to power their cars. The Chevrolet Volt is a concept vehicle and sports four doors with a rear lift gate. It is a four seat car that will run at a top speed of 80 to 100 miles per hour.

The car is a concept vehicle and a plug in hybrid vehicle. The car will run the first forty miles of its trip powered by onboard 16 - kWh lithium - ion batteries which can be charged from an electrical power outlet which gives power of 120 - 240 volt AC. The Chevrolet Volt can be charged from either a standard 120 volt outlet or a 240 volt outlet for charging. The Volt has an intelligent battery design which enables it to be fully charged in less than three hours if charged from the 240 volt outlet, and in about eight hours from a 120 volt outlet. Around 22 lithium - ion cells power the Volts electric unit with 150 horsepower and 273 lb - ft of instant torque. The car has no engine noise due it being electrical and with special sound reducing technologies; it is a very quiet car to drive.

In 2007, General Motors decided to take a leap of faith. The automotive industry isn't really known for its dramatic leaps forward and willingness to lay it all on the line, but GM is doing just that as they throw resources at the 2010 Volt. GM is hoping to have a plug-in hybrid (which works opposite of the way current hybrids do - using electric power primarily and relying on gas to hold the battery's charge) on the market by late 2010 or early 2011.

What will make the Volt different?

Hybrids currently cruising our roads, such as the Toyota Prius or Honda Civic, are hybrids because they use gas to power the drive train and electricity is used to increase the miles per gallon a driver can get. The Volt will depart from this formula in a big way. It will have an electric motor and the gas will serve as a way to keep the battery charged; gas won't power the drive train and all and so the car will be "driving" on pure electricity.