Morgan set to unveil EvaGT coupe

June 21st, 2010

p11 MorganMorgan is scheduled to launch its EvaGT coupe during the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach this coming August.

The new coupe will be following the lines of the aluminum chassis of the Aero Supersport but it will be taking the form similar to the GT3 racer of the firm. The EvaGT hits the scale at 1250 kilograms with its aluminum panels for its body all crafted by hand.

The EvaGT will be fitted with a twin-turbocharged 3.0L straight six powerplant sourced from BMW that gives out 306 bhp and an impressive torque of 295 lb-ft.

The new 2+2 Coupe can go from 0 to 62 miles per hour in a matter of 4.5 seconds. Its top speed is pegged at 170 mph. Morgan is also claiming that the EvaGT has a fuel mileage of 40mpg with a carbon dioxide emission of around 200g per kilometer.

The engine of the car is coupled with either a six speed automatic or manual gearbox which can send all the power to its rear wheels. The ride is kept smooth by independent suspension in every corner.

We can expect all the details to be revealed during its official debut come August 15 in California.

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Dealing With Young Drivers: 3

April 3rd, 2010

young-driverNow that we have talked a little bit about the distractions that your teen might be experiencing, let’s go ahead and touch on another thing that you might not realize and that is that the seatbelt.  Seatbelts are very important and it has been shown that teenagers are the worst offenders of not wearing their seatbelts.

You also want to make sure that your teen knows all about the speed limits and just what speed limit they should not go over.  You do not want your teenager speeding, as they could certainly get pulled over and that would not be good for anyone!

Teaching your teenager to drive is a great idea, however you want to make sure that you are smart about it!

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Dealing With Young Drivers: 2

April 2nd, 2010

learnerdriveDM2511_468x336We all know that when it comes to kids, they can be easily distracted and most of the time, this is actually what causes a lot of the accidents that involve teenagers.  Whenever you are teaching your child to drive, you want to make sure that you are stressing the importance of limiting a lot of the distractions that they might be experiencing when they are driving.

For one, you want to make sure that you keep the radio off, especially with a new driver.  To be honest, the radio is one heck of a distraction and could actually cause an accident if you are not careful.

This is why eliminating a lot of the distractions while your teen is driving is very, very important.

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Dealing With Young Drivers: 1

April 1st, 2010

landing_main_imageOne thing that you will notice about teenagers is that they are very, very irresponsible.  Not only are they irresponsible but if you do not provide them with the tools that they need, you might actually hinder them from doing a lot of things, like driving.

Teaching your teenager how to drive is definitely something that can be difficult and is certainly something that you want to be careful of.  If you are not the greatest driver in the world, you should probably not be teaching your kid how to drive.

That is after all, what driver’s education is for and in the next couple articles, we are going to explore exactly how this can impact your teen driver!

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2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Review

March 20th, 2010

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX

Have you been waiting for the brand new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX to come out?  Well, I can tell you for sure that this particular car is one of those that I love and I am waiting for it to come out.  From the front to the rear – the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX is absolutely breathtaking and it is by far one of the greatest looking cars in the world.  Not only is it very chic but it actually runs pretty decent as well, which is huge.

The wider frame, beautiful tires and the rear that is a little wider is fantastic and I think that overall, this little car is going to rock the house and definitely become one of the most popular cars on the market this summer.

You want different?  The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX is definitely the car that you should try to purchase!

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Review

March 19th, 2010

2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

What is typically the first thing that you think about whenever you are dealing with a VW?  The bug is typically the first thing that I think of however nowadays, the Jetta is actually getting quite a bit of attention, specifically the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen.  This car is honestly one of my favorite and I have to say that if you are anything like me, VW is your favorite brand of car!

The best thing about the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen is that not only is it a VW, but it is a sports car that does not exactly look like one.  While it might seem like the old soccer mom station wagon, which is just not the way that this particular car is.

Want different and unique?  That is what the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen is all about!  Should definitely check it out!

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2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost Review

March 18th, 2010

2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost

When I think about the brand Lincoln, I can tell you for sure that I think of an older generation.  It is not a brand that I believe many of the younger crowd would buy – the reason?  Well, because I think that a lot of the car designing has to do with the older generations and a lot of the design aspects on the inside appeal more to the older crowd, however the 2010 Lincoln MKT is the different.

You want a car that is not only luxury but also eco-friendly and kind of hip and cool?  That is what the 2010 Lincoln MKT is trying to change and gear toward.  There is some sportiness to it and driving it around is actually pretty cool.  While it might be one of the heavier cars, it is still one of the cars that definitely are growing in popularity.

In the next blog, we are going to talk about some of the other cars that are coming out or have been out, check out more reviews!

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Audi focuses on premium sedan market to boost image in upmarket

March 6th, 2010

Audi is one of the leading luxury car brands in Europe. In the United States, however, Audi is still trailing Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz in terms of sales. In 2009, Audi sold 82,716 units in the U.S. while its competition was able to rid their inventories of double that sales figure.

Audi aims to focus on selling their premium sedans like the A6, A7 4-door coupe, and the new A8. This move is primarily to bring the brand to the higher segment of the market and catch up with the leaders of the luxury market.

The U.S. top executive of Audi is foreseeing the sales of the three sedans to make up the 25% of their North America sales pie chart in a matter of fiver years. Last year the A6 and the A8 comprised the 10% of Audi’s sales in the U.S.

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Peugeot Puts Forth a New Concept

February 23rd, 2010

5 by Peugeot conceptAs you can already see, Geneva is going to be chock full of new concept vehicles, and Peugeot, the French manufacturer, has yet one more concept to show there in March.

The concept is known thus far as the 5 by Peugeot, which in my humble opinion is a rather edgy and evocative name. It is the automaker’s second show car and it is going to be debuted right beside the strongly anticipated SR1.

Peugeot is set to show what they have in mind for the future with both concepts, especially their future in the segment devoted to larger luxury automobiles. The 5 has elegantly simplistic lines as well as subtler details on the technical side of things.

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A Leak of Bertone’s New Pandion Concept

February 22nd, 2010

Bertone Pandion conceptSleek. Fast. Luxurious. Those are just a few of the adjectives used to described the leaked pictures of the Pandion concept created by none other than Stile Bertone.

You might recognize certain facets of the concept, considering that it is based around the notoriously gorgeous 8C Competizione, from Alfa. Called a “2+2″ seater, the name comes from a king of Greek myth; it is set to be unveiled next month in Geneva, at the annual motor show.

Pininfarina is a rival for Pandion and they, too, based a concept around an Alfa Romeo design — which will also be revealed in Geneva. Bertone’s concept, too, is a celebration for Alfa’s one hundredth birthday.

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