Toyota FT-CH Hybrid

Toyota FT-CH designed for city driving, and claims it weighs less and fuel economy better than the Prius. Concept car is 22 inches shorter than the length of the Prius, while maintaining the same width. "Within 10 to 20 years," Toyota Motor Sales President Jim Lentz said in a statement today, the world will reach "peak oil" and "enter a period where demand for all liquid fuels will exceed supply."

Automakers get their green on this day in Day 1 of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit's Cobo Center, opened a new hybrid concept and announced plans to manufacture electric vehicles. Government officials and citizens demonstrators turn up, each issued credit to industry efforts to improve fuel economy and criticism for the investment of tax money to save the car companies. We have to sort out the announcement of the event of rain today and collected some of the most interesting schemes, photos, statements and events from the Detroit Auto Show so far.

2011 Ford Shelby GT350

The 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 have been possible. Camaro is a fighter, packing all the hardware design revisions and upgrades of the new 2010 Ford models plus 5.0-liter, DOHC, all-aluminum V-8, giving the United Shelby today (formerly Shelby Automobiles) foundation needed to reseed the icon. That white and blue with stripes of time, once again.

Agreement to make cars at all have been on-and-off affair for years, then going quickly. Shelby does not want to develop a GT350 based on the 4.6-liter model, only having to process the packet and then the engine for the upcoming 5.0. All the people were on the edge of the economy. And already there are many special edition Mustangs to the 2008-09 list, including GT500KR and Bullitt. The air has been removed, a new powertrain has arrived, and the final driven GT350 last fall.

Shelby America has launched a concept version of the supercharged Shelby GT350 Mustang Shelby GT350 based 2011 in honor of his birthday the first 45 and the first Shelby GT350 Cobra big block. Each Shelby GT350 will be dressed in traditional white with blue Guard Shelby stripes and Le Mans features a new Ford V8 coupled to a 6 speed manual transmission and center exit exhaust. Blue Shelby GT350 valve covers and billet cap off supercharged engines. That Baer brake system features 6 piston kit in front, and 14 "ERADISPEED rotors in the back with cooling channels for all four corners.

Reinterpretation of the mid '60s look was assigned to veteran automotive designer Larry Wood and in-house designer / development driver Vince Laviolette. Shelby American president Amy Boylan know Wood from his position at Mattel, where he created many Hot Wheels models, including the size of a pint-GT350. "Amy called me," grinned Wood, "and asked if I wanted to try to do a full size this time."

Subaru Liberty Review & Road

Subaru Liberty Review is known as Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, throughout the whole range of features. While the suspension setup of Liberty serves more toward comfort than handling, all-wheel-drive system eliminates the uncertainty has its rivals with a front-wheel-drive setup.

You will rarely see an opportunity where you have been disabled at Subaru and the grip is compromised, even in the wet - where something like the Camry can sometimes begin to feel depressed when gas touches added to the tight corner. The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system works seamlessly with the driver's commands and is at the bottom of the throttle angle.

■ Engine: 2457cc four-cylinder
■ Power: 123kW @ 5600rpm
■ Torque: 229Nm @ 4000rpm
■ Induction: Multi-point injection
■ Transmission: Continually Variable Transmission
■ Driven Wheels: All wheel drive
■ Brakes: Four-wheel disc
■ Top Speed: N / A
■ 0-100km / h: N / A
■ CO2 emissions: 209g/km
■ Fuel Consumption: 8.9L/100km (ADR)
■ Fuel Consumption: 7.5L/100km (As Tested)
■ Fuel Tank Capacity: 65 liters
■ Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded
■ ANCAP Rating: 5 stars
■ Airbags: Seven
■ Safety: ABS brakes with EBD, BA. ESP.
■ Spare Wheel: Space saver
■ Cargo Capacity: 476 liters
■ Tow Capacity: 1500kg (braked)
■ Warranty: 3-years/unlimited km
■ Weight: 1398kg
■ Wheels: 215/50R17

A 476-liter cargo capacity and towing capacity of 1500kg braked Subaru Liberty make a realistic choice for family buyers. After spending more than 1200km behind the wheel, both alone and with the burden of passenger cars, Liberty remained confident even during maneuvers such as the following, and cornering.

ADR combined fuel consumption figure is 8.9L/100km. In the tests, I managed to get the figure to the highway 7.5L/100km with a leaning towards driving. It's great to see the fuel efficiency does not come at the cost of power or comfort

Audi R8 First Full LED Headlamps

Innovative Audi R8 supercar is now available for the first time with full LED lighting. In addition to the standard Audi-signature 24-LED running lights always have, this is a very expensive option (£ 3,590 to convert to USD $ 7100) adds LED high and low beam headlights and LED turn signals to the front lines of the mid-engine sports car.

The latest craze in automotive lighting, LED lights do not utilize a filament like halogen lamps or gas plasma like HID lamps. Instead, they create light from the movement of flow across the semiconductor chip. They are smaller, more resistant to vibration, and much more efficient than traditional lights. According to Audi, the light from the LED has been designed to be very similar during the day and provide a greater contrast is easier on the human eye. LED lighting is also designed to last the lifetime of the vehicle. Audi is no stranger to LED lights - the first time introduced the strip-shaped fog lamp at the Detroit Auto Show back in 2003.

First full-LED headlamp for the Audi R8

* 54 high-performance LEDs provide all lighting functions
* Color similar to daylight offers advantages at night
* Innovative lighting technology as an option

Additional concept cars and many light sources and the improvement headlamp geometry followed. This technological highlight is now available as an option for the Audi R8, where he joined other well-known high-tech components such as the aluminum Audi Space Frame, ceramic brakes and the mid-mounted V8 engine with FSI technology.

2010 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is the next step in Chevrolet’s long history of smaller trucks. A trend that started back in the 1970’s, Chevrolet began producing this line of truck, formerly known as the LUV, to meet consumer demands from foreign companies that were already importing a newer smaller truck.

From what we have gathered from past trends and the 2009 Chevrolet model, this year will utilize a 5.3 liter V8 engine that delivers 300 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. This is included in the pre-existing ZQ8 sports package capable of doing 0-60 in less than 7 seconds and can pull 6000lbs. Not bad for a “smaller” truck. Those not looking for that kind of power will more than likely see the 3.7 or 2.9 liter engine in their vehicle. Each various engine size still makes great mileage for a truck, at over 23 MPG.

2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible with Chrysler

Taking up very little space at Chrysler Group LLC display here at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, the 2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible made its stateside debut earlier today.

• Key Competitors: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster, Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Bentley Continental GTC.
• Power: 4.7L V8 producing 440-hp/361 lb-ft.
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic.
• Performance: 0 to 62 mph 5.4 seconds. Top speed 176 mph.
• Pricing: TBA.

2011 Toyota Sienna

The 2010 Toyota Sienna is the best car for you if you recognize the benefits of a minivan and confident enough to drive one.

Toyota Sienna will not be all-new models for 2010. They are the rumors from a year: Toyota has extended the life of this second generation Sienna through 2010 model year. Redesigned version for the 2011 model and can start as early as January 2010.

Every 2010 Toyota Sienna with 265-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6, a powerful machine that completed the task of small farmers in the model year minivans since 2007. Stay connected to the five-speed automatic transmission. Sienna default is front-wheel drivetrain, which placed heavy machinery tires is powering up. This increases the traction in the snow and allows compact packaging components that can maximize interior space. The 2010 Toyota Sienna is again the only minivan in the U.S. to also offer all-wheel drive (AWD)

Normal driving this system keep the front-wheel drive. Automatically divides the power to rear wheels when the front began to slip. AWD is available on all trim levels except Sienna CE. His role, of course, not off-roading, but giving an extra dimension traction on wet or snowy road surface and serious. This is also a relief on slippery boat ramps. Sienna could pull trailers weighing up to 3500 pounds when equipped with towing package, a fairly cheap option under $ 250. Siennas come with four-wheel antilock disc brake system that applies full stopping power in emergency situations even if the driver does not fully pressing the brake pedal. Included also is the charging system. Also known as electronic stability control, to combat this side of the slide that can contribute to rollovers. This is done by applying individual brakes and modulating engine power.

Styling : carryover styling inside and out is the rule for the year 2010. Long form without sharp edges, Sienna's form seems to be inspired by the hot dog bun - apt, given the nature of friendship minivan. Size wise, 2010 Toyota Sienna is a good combination of generous and relatively short wheelbase body. Indeed, the wheelbase - the distance between the front axle and rear - is one of the longest in the minivan class. And the overall body length is between the short. That can maximize interior space without saddling Sienna with excess sheetmetal. See Sienna closely to distinguish four levels of trim. The 2010 Toyota Sienna CE is the base model and comes with 16-inch tires, wheel covers, and no roof rack. The 2010 Toyota Sienna LE adds roof rails and darkened rear glass. The 2010 Toyota Sienna XLE has a 17-inch alloy wheels. Top-of-the-line XLE Limited has a sunroof, fog lights and outside mirrors with turn-signal repeaters. Following additional details in the "2010 Toyota Sienna Pricing" section of this review.

Buick Regal GS Show Car

The Buick Regal GS Show Car, or "Car Show", as it is a look at 255HP, high-pressure turbocharged direct injection four-cylinder, all wheel drive, six-speed manual Buick Regal GS absolutely everybody GM is hoping to build.

The high pressure version of the engine in the GS than the high-end turbo four in the gift packs 220 HP and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, but also get the sweet Haldex all-wheel drive system, the manual six speed transmission, suspension Hiperstrut, giant Brembo brakes, and improved aesthetics dead sexy. So here we have a dilemma. This GS is pulling bits and updates the body of the European spot OPC / VXR, but less power ... But certainly less weight. It's a bit of looking a gift horse in the mouth, as we take a sexy, fast, Buick everything we can. Well, assuming that GM does (probably).

The high performance engine that is expected to allow Regal GS to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 6 seconds. That performance is complemented by a four-wheel independent suspension with a high performance single Strut (HiPerStrut) design on the front. The system helps reduce torque steer and maintain HiPerStrut the negative slope in the curves. This improves the level of maximum grip wet and dry conditions and improves the direct feel of the road, while the isolation of undesirable feedback. Behind the wheel the driver experiences reduced torque steer, improved grip and greater power curves, with sharper handling, steering precision and feedback.

The Regal GS features a high-performance Brembo brake system with 14 x 1.2-inch (355 x 32 mm) cross-drilled rotors; four-piston, high-strength aluminum calipers, and high-performance pads.

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster

Model Year: 2010
Make: Nissan

Model: 370Z Roadster

Trim: Touring with Sport Package

Price, Base/As-Tested: $36,970/$45,840
Engine: 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6

Horsepower & Torque: 332 HP @ 7,000 RPM, 270 Lb-Ft @ 5,200 RPM

Transmission: 7-speed Automatic

Curb Weight: 3495 Lbs

0-to-60: 5.1 secs

Top Speed: 155 MPH (limited) 

Crash Testing, Front/Rear/Side: N/A

Fuel Economy, EPA: 18/25 MPG

2010 Audi S4

The 2010 Audi S4 dropped the 4.2-to 3.0-liter V8 supercharged V6 with less power and strange "T" badge. Is that the recipe for a sport sedan finally able to defeat rivals BMW and make our 2010 Best10?

That the "old" 4.2-liter V8 producing 340 HP and is still used in almost every car Audi makes, from the platform-sharing to the 2010 Audi S5 Audi R8 4.2. This amazing machine in all its forms, combine voice with instant V8 revs. Jumping on the S4 for the first time, I was pretty disappointed with the absence, the new direct-injected and supercharged V6's buzz will be heard at home in the Camry and no signs of any supercharger sound.

The new S4 is also much cheaper, basic versions start at only $ 45,900, $ 2710 cheaper than the old V8 and without the gas tax $ 1,700 drunks on the price tag.


But it was only the beginning. The 2010 S4 is also equipped with the optional $ 1100 torque-vectoring rear differential that works with a 40:60 front to rear power split and stability control to all but completely eliminate understeer. Audi without understeer? This is getting more interesting.