Archive for February, 2012

Good Impressive fuel economy of hybrid model; high tech entertainment features; nifty automated parking option. Bad Non sliding and non reclining back seat is difficult to fold; feels old cramped to rivals; poor performance from rear drum brakes. Introduction 2012 Ford Escape is a midsize sport utility vehicle with credentials, which make it equally suited to weekend off-road outings or urban commutes. An array of groundbreaking high tech features makes it a tempting choice in the compact crossover segment, but most rivals are more appealing because of superior functionality and refinement. Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine with the available power moonroof. Open or close it with the push of a button. You will also find a vent feature if you  [...]

Electric vehicles are still pretty much a niche segment, but a growing one with the addition of Mitsubishi i-MiEV to the fleet, which was born in 2011. For folks who can charge up at work for or shorter trips, these vehicles are a wonderful option and federal tax incentives will knock up to $7,500 off the purchase price. Amongst 2012 electric cars, the all-new i-MiEV leads the pack both for cost and fuel-efficiency, and ranks as one of the most fuel-efficient cars of the year. The Most Fuel Efficient cars have been named for 2012 by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). It has accumulated a list that is dominated by basically all automobile manufacturing companies. Those remaining two are domestic vehicles, although with one being a commercial  [...]

Bentley introduced the Continental GT V8 in Munich, picking up its prestigious coupe with Skycrane helicopter and dropping it off at SkyLounge, the exclusive space for shows, which is balanced between two buildings in the downtown city. Mr. Klaus Becker, General Manager at Bentley Munich stated that this dramatic vehicle got debut they felt it deserved and took slightly bit of their inspiration from the iconic Winged B logo of the company. The all-new Continental GT V8 was launched at NAIAS in the month of January, where Bentley showcased its 4.0 liter V8 twin turbocharged engine, which provides 40% superior fuel economy as compared to W12 engine. The Continental GT V8’s powerplant is small but is good for churning out 500 horsepower with  [...]

Highlights Sets new Pontiac standard for interior quality and design; sharp handling; voluptuous rear seat; firm, yet compliant ride; muscle car power from V8 engine. Drawbacks Automatic transmission of GT could be smoother; thirsty V6 sounds coarse. Introduction 2009 Pontiac G8 is a large, rear wheel drive sports sedan with available V8 power, aggressive styling and sport suspension and is a proof that Pontiac is serious about performance vehicles. Those who are in the market looking for rear wheel drive, affordable full size sedan with European élan and American muscle, the 2009 G8 is the only game in town. It gets standard XM Satellite Radio across the board, and high-performance G8 GXP featuring detuned version of V8 engine of Corvette  [...]