Monday, November 17, 2008

Subaru fire alarm

IN ANOTHER embarrassing problem for a company that has thrived on a reputation for good quality, Subaru Australia has initiated a voluntary safety recall for turbocharged Forester, Liberty and Impreza models – except the WRX STi – to check an engine oil line that could split and cause a fire. > Full Story


Source: http://www.goauto.com.au

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Smart Fortwo Pure

The 2008 fortwo is a 2-door, 2-passenger family coupe, or convertible, available in 3 trims, ranging from the pure to the passion cabriolet. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 1.0-liter, I3, 70-horsepower engine that achieves 33-mpg in the city and 41-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2008 fortwo is all-new for 2008. full story


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Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid 4-Cylinder

The 2008 VUE Green Line Hybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in one trim only, the FWD 4-Cylinder. Upon introduction, the VUE Green Line Hybrid is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 172-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 25-mpg in the city and 32-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2008 VUE Green Line Hybrid is redesigned for 2008.full story

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Mercury Mariner Hybrid Base

The 2008 Mariner Hybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in two trims, the 4X2 and the 4X4. Upon introduction, the 4X2 is equipped with a standard 2.3-liter, I4, 133-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 34-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. The 4X4 is equipped with a standard 2.3-liter, I4, 133-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims. The 2008 Mariner Hybrid is redesigned for 2008. full story


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Baby Lexus to go hybrid

LEXUS is planning to introduce a petrol-electric hybrid version of its forthcoming prestige compact car, which will be sold alongside conventional-engine versions next decade. Dubbed the BS by some pundits, but known as the C-Premium within Lexus, the compact car will be markedly different to the dedicated hybrid concept that the Toyota-owned marque is expected to display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.> Full Story


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Chevrolet Camaro Show off at SEMA Keynot Louncheon

Las Vegas-The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro was unveiled as the official vehicle of the 2008 SEMA Show on Nov. 3 at the keynote speaker’s luncheon in Las Vegas. Chevrolet presented not just one, but a quartet of stunning concepts based on the all-new 2010 Camaro at the highlighted event. full story


Source: http://www.carreview.com/

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Audi's Mind Engined R4 Not Dead

Well color me happily surprised, if this turns out to be true, but the R4, Audis baby-R8 might actual full story


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