Thursday, December 31, 2009
2011 Ford Fiesta Pictures
2011 Ford Fiesta Picture
2011 Ford Fiesta First Drive
2011 Ford Fiesta Interior
2011 Ford Fiesta Luxury Car2010 Lotus Exige S Type 72 First Look
2010 Lotus Exige S Type 72 Sport Car
2010 Lotus Exige S Type 72 Brakes 
2010 Lotus Exige S Type 72 Side View
2010 Lotus Exige S Type 72 Seats
2010 Lotus Exige S Type 72 Rear View2009 Vehicle Manufacturer Recall List
I think that some of this news should be taken with a 'grain of salt', you have to look at each manufacturer's recalls in association to how many vehicles they have in their lineup, Toyota has what, 18 different vehicles just here in Canada, where as Mazda has only 9!
WASHINGTON -- In a first, Toyota led the U.S. auto industry in recalled vehicles this year, thanks to its largest safety-related problem since it began selling vehicles in the United States.
The Japanese automaker has struggled with the fallout from the recall of 4.3 million Toyota and Lexus models for unintended acceleration linked to fatal crashes.
Toyota told federal officials earlier this month it would start fixing the vehicles now, but some repairs would not be ready until March.
According to a Free Press analysis of federal data, automakers recalled 15.2 million vehicles in 2009, a sharp jump from 8.6 million in 2008.
Safety recalls have generally declined in recent years as automakers catch problems earlier, but the totals can fluctuate widely with one or two big problems.
All three Detroit automakers also saw their count of recalled vehicles rise in 2009, even as they caught problems earlier in production.
Nearly all of Ford's recalled models were tied to one longstanding problem with cruise control switches; absent it, the company would have hit a record low.
Recalls tied to variety of safety woes
From misplaced labels and faulty seat-belt reminder buzzers to engine fires and broken wheels, the 117 recalls from automakers in 2009 covered a vast range of safety-related problems.
Such problems are as close as the federal government comes to tracking the quality of cars and trucks, and in years past have mirrored the quality scores from outlets such as Consumer Reports.
While automakers have stepped up their monitoring to catch problems quickly, those that get through can affect millions of consumers because of the industry's practice of sharing parts across more models.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tracks only those recalls that could affect safety in some way.
Automakers typically call back vehicles for other types of problems, and contend those campaigns shouldn't be considered recalls.
That was the argument Toyota first advanced in September when it announced it was recalling 4.3 million vehicles to replace floor mats after uncontrolled acceleration problems were linked to about a dozen fatal crashes.
NHTSA quickly demanded Toyota issue a full recall, which the automaker did.
Acceleration isn't only problem
While Toyota's accelerator problem accounted for most of the nearly 4.9 million vehicles it recalled in 2009, the automaker issued eight other recalls for problems ranging from missing safety labels to corroded pickup frames that pushed it to its top spot.
"It's an unfortunate ranking, and certainly one Toyota doesn't wish to have," said Celeste Migliore, spokeswoman for Toyota. "The safety of our owners and the public remain our utmost concern, and Toyota has and will take appropriate measures to correct any defect it identifies."
Ford recalled 4.5 million older cars and trucks because of a problem with cruise control switches that can catch fire, a defect the automaker has struggled with for a decade that has affected 16 million vehicles.
Outside of that recall, Ford called back just 21,993 vehicles in 2009, a minuscule total for a major automaker.
"Part of Ford's rapid quality improvement has resulted from addressing issues sooner," said Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood. "The majority of vehicles we recalled in 2009 were older models, 10 years old on average with some more than 18 years old."
GM issues most recalls
General Motors recalled 2.3 million vehicles, the third-highest total, but had the most recalls issued among automakers with 17.
"We are catching most problems before they affect large numbers of customers," said GM spokesman Alan Adler. "The important thing is to eliminate these issues and improve reliability in the view of the people who purchase our vehicles."
Chrysler's total of 590,044 cars and trucks recalled was the lowest among the Detroit Three, but came over 16 events; outside of GM and Chrysler, no automaker had more than 10. Several of Chrysler's and GM's recalls covered just a few thousand vehicles.
While automakers pore over warranty data and customer complaints to catch safety problems early in production, none has proven perfect.
Of the 117 recalls, 21 were spurred by government regulators reviewing the same data automakers receive.
Five of the seven recalls issued by Hyundai were sparked by NHTSA probes, including three cases involving corrosion in so-called salt belt northern states severe enough to cause suspension problems.
Source;
http://www.freep.com/article/20091230/BUSINESS01/912300358/-1/rss07
WASHINGTON -- In a first, Toyota led the U.S. auto industry in recalled vehicles this year, thanks to its largest safety-related problem since it began selling vehicles in the United States.The Japanese automaker has struggled with the fallout from the recall of 4.3 million Toyota and Lexus models for unintended acceleration linked to fatal crashes.
Toyota told federal officials earlier this month it would start fixing the vehicles now, but some repairs would not be ready until March.
According to a Free Press analysis of federal data, automakers recalled 15.2 million vehicles in 2009, a sharp jump from 8.6 million in 2008.
Safety recalls have generally declined in recent years as automakers catch problems earlier, but the totals can fluctuate widely with one or two big problems.
All three Detroit automakers also saw their count of recalled vehicles rise in 2009, even as they caught problems earlier in production.
Nearly all of Ford's recalled models were tied to one longstanding problem with cruise control switches; absent it, the company would have hit a record low.
Recalls tied to variety of safety woes
From misplaced labels and faulty seat-belt reminder buzzers to engine fires and broken wheels, the 117 recalls from automakers in 2009 covered a vast range of safety-related problems.
Such problems are as close as the federal government comes to tracking the quality of cars and trucks, and in years past have mirrored the quality scores from outlets such as Consumer Reports.
While automakers have stepped up their monitoring to catch problems quickly, those that get through can affect millions of consumers because of the industry's practice of sharing parts across more models.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tracks only those recalls that could affect safety in some way.
Automakers typically call back vehicles for other types of problems, and contend those campaigns shouldn't be considered recalls.
That was the argument Toyota first advanced in September when it announced it was recalling 4.3 million vehicles to replace floor mats after uncontrolled acceleration problems were linked to about a dozen fatal crashes.
NHTSA quickly demanded Toyota issue a full recall, which the automaker did.
Acceleration isn't only problem
While Toyota's accelerator problem accounted for most of the nearly 4.9 million vehicles it recalled in 2009, the automaker issued eight other recalls for problems ranging from missing safety labels to corroded pickup frames that pushed it to its top spot.
"It's an unfortunate ranking, and certainly one Toyota doesn't wish to have," said Celeste Migliore, spokeswoman for Toyota. "The safety of our owners and the public remain our utmost concern, and Toyota has and will take appropriate measures to correct any defect it identifies."
Ford recalled 4.5 million older cars and trucks because of a problem with cruise control switches that can catch fire, a defect the automaker has struggled with for a decade that has affected 16 million vehicles.
Outside of that recall, Ford called back just 21,993 vehicles in 2009, a minuscule total for a major automaker.
"Part of Ford's rapid quality improvement has resulted from addressing issues sooner," said Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood. "The majority of vehicles we recalled in 2009 were older models, 10 years old on average with some more than 18 years old."
GM issues most recalls
General Motors recalled 2.3 million vehicles, the third-highest total, but had the most recalls issued among automakers with 17.
"We are catching most problems before they affect large numbers of customers," said GM spokesman Alan Adler. "The important thing is to eliminate these issues and improve reliability in the view of the people who purchase our vehicles."
Chrysler's total of 590,044 cars and trucks recalled was the lowest among the Detroit Three, but came over 16 events; outside of GM and Chrysler, no automaker had more than 10. Several of Chrysler's and GM's recalls covered just a few thousand vehicles.
While automakers pore over warranty data and customer complaints to catch safety problems early in production, none has proven perfect.
Of the 117 recalls, 21 were spurred by government regulators reviewing the same data automakers receive.
Five of the seven recalls issued by Hyundai were sparked by NHTSA probes, including three cases involving corrosion in so-called salt belt northern states severe enough to cause suspension problems.
Source;
http://www.freep.com/article/20091230/BUSINESS01/912300358/-1/rss07
Dashcat
I must apologize in advance to the masses, but alot of people find this stuff funny (ahem, shamelessly me included...)
We knew this day would come. Someone would find a picture of a cat doing something silly in a car — bringing LOLCats and LOLCars together and bring about the blogging internet apocalypse. Way to go, DashCat. [Imgur]
Source;
http://jalopnik.com/5437330/dashcat-doesnt-like-your-idiot-lights
We knew this day would come. Someone would find a picture of a cat doing something silly in a car — bringing LOLCats and LOLCars together and bring about the blogging internet apocalypse. Way to go, DashCat. [Imgur]Source;
http://jalopnik.com/5437330/dashcat-doesnt-like-your-idiot-lights
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Names Most-Researched New Vehicles for 2009
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used car information, today announces the most-researched new vehicles of 2009 on the company's top-rated Web site, www.kbb.com. In addition, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com reveals the top five brands with the greatest share of market interest for 2009.This year marks the fourth consecutive year that Kelley Blue Book saw increased visitation to its Web site, with nearly 180 million visits to kbb.com in 2009. Because kbb.com is one of the most-trafficked automotive research sites, visitation to specific vehicles has become a leading indicator of sales patterns for manufacturers.
Kbb.com's Top 20 Most-Researched New Vehicles of 2009
1. Honda Accord 2. Honda Civic
3. Toyota Camry
4. Honda CR-V
5. Toyota Corolla
6. Toyota RAV4
7. Toyota Highlander
8. Toyota Prius
9. Nissan Altima
10. Honda Pilot
11. Ford Escape
12. Chevrolet Camaro
13. Honda Odyssey
14. Ford Fusion
15. Mazda3
16. Ford Mustang
17. Volkswagen Jetta
18. Toyota Sienna
19. Lexus RX 350
20. Chevrolet Equinox
The Honda Civic, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry (in varying orders each year) have been the top three most-researched new-vehicles on kbb.com each year since 2004. However, many vehicles made noteworthy jumps into the top 20 most-researched new-vehicles for 2009 that were not on the list in 2008. Chevrolet's all-new redesigned Equinox and Camaro models both grace this year's list for the first time. Also new to this year's top 20 are the recently revamped Lexus RX 350 and the popular, fast-selling Ford Fusion.
The stabilization in gas prices for 2009 has indicated a trend away from smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles over the past year, and thus some popular small cars that were among the most-researched in 2008 have fallen off the list for 2009. Subcompact cars like the Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit, along with the compact MINI Cooper, were among the most-researched new cars last year, but do not hold court among the most-researched models this year. In addition, Chevy's Malibu, redesigned for the 2008 model-year and featured on last year's 'most-researched' list, has seen some of its popularity fade over the past year, no longer listing among the top 20 most-researched new cars of 2009.
"The site traffic on Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com demonstrates what is on the minds of today's new-car shoppers, especially when examining the most-researched new-vehicles of 2009," said James Bell, executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. "Declined interest in smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles and increased popularity in attractive, recently redesigned models is an accurate reflection of the marketplace in 2009. We also see that consumers are reacting well to new models and redesigns from domestic manufacturers like Chevy and Ford, which bodes well for their future sales numbers."
Top Five Brands with Greatest Share of Market Interest on Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com for 2009
1. Toyota
2. Honda
3. Ford
4. Chevrolet
5. Nissan
Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet and Nissan (respectively) are the top five brands with the highest share of market interest -- defined as the percent of new-car shopper activity for a particular brand -- on Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com for 2009. Of those brands, Ford saw the most growth throughout the course of the year, with its share rising steadily in the first half of the year and peaking during the summer months, benefitting as the only domestic manufacturer that did not require a bailout or undergo bankruptcy. Ford also benefitted from the "Cash-for-Clunkers" program during the summer of 2009, due to its aggressive promotion of the program.
Source;
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kelley-blue-books-kbbcom-names-most-researched-new-vehicles-for-2009-brands-with-greatest-share-of-market-interest-this-year-80255007.html
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Luxury Bentley Brooklands photos
Elegant Bentley Brooklands
Bentley Brooklands on the street
2008 Bentley Brooklands car
Bentley brooklands auto show
Bentley Brookland Photo
Bentley Brooklands Coupe Car
Hummer H2 photos
Hummer H2
Hummer H2
Hummer H2
Hummer H2
The Hummer H2 is built under contract by AM General at a specially constructed plant in Mishawaka, Indiana, USA. Although it shares GM's GMT820 truck platform with the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon, those vehicles differ in many ways and are constructed in three other GM plants. The H2's final frame assembly is made up of 3 sections: The front uses a modified GM 2500-Series utility frame, the mid-section is all new and is completely boxed, and the rear section uses a modified GM 1500-Series frame which is upgraded for the 8,600 pound (3629 kg) gross vehicle weight. The 2008 Hummer H2 does 0-60 in 8.2 seconds.
The H2 was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2003. The H2 appeared in the video game Midnight Club 3. Hummer launched a special 2009 Black Chrome Limited Edition version of the truck. In January 2009, a study by ISO Quality Planning revealed the H2 and H3 Hummers to be the most ticketed vehicles in the United States.
2010 Lotus Europa car Wallpaper and pictures
2010 Lotus Europa Photo
Lotus Europa i6 2010
2010 Lotus Europa Concept Design
2010 Lotus Europa Concept design
Nissan GTR GT500 Photos
Nissan GTR GT500 Photos gallery
Nissan GTR GT500 Photos gallery
Nissan GTR GT500 Photos gallery
Nissan GTR GT500 Photos gallery
Nissan GTR GT500 Photos gallery
Nissan GTR GT500 Photos gallery
2010 Aston Martin Rapide pictures
Aston Martin Rapide
Aston Martin Rapide Car Show
Aston Martin Rapide Wallpaper
Aston Martin Rapide Concept Car
Aston Martin Rapide
Aston martin rapide back photo
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Concept Car: Aetek FYK pictures
Make Aetek Model FYK Concept year 2006 Production year - Engine natural/hydrogen gas The FYK concept car was developed by Norwegian company Aetek, in conjunction with and sponsored by Statoil. The FYK was designed to highlight natural and hydrogen gas powered environmentally friendly vehicles. Statoil provide the fuel for the FYK concept car. They see the natural and hydrogen gas mixture called NaturalHy (HCNG) which consists of 8-20% hydrogen, 92-80% compressed natural gas to be a commercially viable step towards a future potential all-hydrogen market. The FYK concept car is built almost entirely from recyclable aluminium including body, chassis, wheels, engine and even interior elements. Exterior and interior design of the FYK concept show different aluminium shaping techniques and 
Aetek FYK Concept Car
Aetek FYK Concept Car
Aetek FYK Concept Car
Aetek FYK Concept Car
Aetek FYK Concept Car
Aetek FYK Concept Car
Aetek FYK Concept Car
Airwaves Futuristic Compact City car picturse
Designer Lei Liu has put his thought upon giving form to an elite city car concept that would offer a stress-free ride even amidst jammed roads and digging space for itself in tight parking lots. Called Airwaves, this miniature coupe does away with the tension of bearing the awful jams and freeing you from the risk of dents and scratches. Instead of hinging outward, its electronic door spins upright to avert others being “doored”. Besides considering the safety of its passangers, it gives equal amount of attention to other commuters on the road. The backside of Airwaves features LCD screen that keeps the onlookers engaged during traffic jams with useful information displayed related to weather reports, news or greeting words from the driver. This people friendly car gives a deserving trinute to environment as well by making 0% emissions. I think you would agree with me that the safety of small cars is really important; therefore an accessibility of the special lift mechanism in Airwaves can offer good safeguard for the driver, passengers and pedestrians. It workd like this: The minute driver uses emergency brake, the car hits pedestrian and the cabin will lift up by inertia. During that hour, the outside and inside airbags will be unconfined to defend the people inside and outside.
Concept Car : MYBUS car pictuers
The MYBUS concept car created by Portuguese designer Nuno Teixeira. The MYBUS concept car had been displayed at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show and won the “Outstanding Design Award” in the 2007 Michelin Challenge Design. The MYBUS concept car featuring: electronic stability systems, smart cruise control, brake-by-wire, rear detection systems, smart wing mirrors, and Michelin “Twell” tires. The MYBUS concept car is a proposal for a passenger vehicle with an emphasis on safety, for both passengers, pedestrians and other road users. 
To reduce the impact on the environment, and the danger of an explosion in case of an accident, the MYBUS concept car using an electrical power source for the energy. Power for the MYBUS concept car is provided by batteries placed above the rear wheels, away from the most obvious impact zones. Each wheel has its own independent motor in order to improve safety, so that the onboard computer can determine the ideal power to supply them. The system reacts according to the road conditions and the type of driving, it also helps anticipate and react to an imminent accident situation. Great concept for MYBUS concept car. 
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