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Subaru has recently released the very first renderings of their new concept — the Subaru Hybrid Tourer concept, to be precise. It is set to be unveiled at the motor show in Tokyo next month, which will be the forty first year of the event.

The concept is a proposal for a grand touring vehicle. It is designed to integrate three important factors: safety, driving performance, and eco friendliness.

On the outside, the vehicle is said to be inspired by actual wings, in order to evoke a sense of freedom and a sense of confidence. The design is an aerodynamic one, emphasized by the vehicle’s gullwing doows and its areas of open glass.

Inside, the vehicle can seat up to four passengers and manages to feel quite open. The dashboard, for instance, can be moved either up or down, so the driving environment is optimized.

When you think about the brand Rolls-Royce … what is the first thing that comes to your brain?  Well, for me, it luxury and expensive.  That is exactly what the Rolls-Royce brand is all about … making you feel luxurious and taking your money.  The 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is certainly making waves with everyone actually, especially with the celebrities though, as all of them want to have a Rolls right at their fingertips.

Personally, I think that the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is actually going to be the best Rolls on the market for 2011.  There are so many things included and so many beautiful touches that honestly – it is going to be one hot car!

Of course, the body shape is another thing to think about.  Personally, I think that the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is certainly sexy and the body of it looks absolutely beautiful!

BMW is a brand that has been around forever – seriously, I think it really has been around forever and it is a brand that I truly hope does not go anywhere … ever.  It is a fun brand that produces some of the best cars of its class and I love that about the brand.  BMW is consistent and you truly know what you are getting with this particular brand and that is exactly what makes me keep coming back.

Right now – BMW is actually going to be celebrating its ten years of X5 sales and that is why they are going to release the BMW X5 10-Year Edition.  This is a limited edition BMW.  The BMW X5 10-Year Edition is going to include unique wheels, aluminum trim, and a panoramic glass sunroof, along with Nappa leather, comfort seats, and BMW Individual Piano Black trim inside.

Now – the real kicker?  Its going to be $88+ and it only about 2,000 of these beauties are going to be made.  Remember that.

Okay, I have to be honest with you guys right now. I think the last time I even ran across the mention of a Citroen, I was reading a Stephen King novel — ‘Salem’s Lot, as a matter of fact. I don’t know that I have ever actually seen one (and registered the fact that it was a Citroen, I mean), so maybe that is why the Citroen C3, which the manufacturer classifies as a supermini. It will be officially unveiled later this month, at the 63rd annual Frankfurt motor show.

The idea is for the C3 to appeal to fresh buyers, especially those who have either decided to downsize their vehicle or who expect certain amenities and a certain level of quality.

It certainly has plenty of amenities, such as the option of a Zenith windscreen.

When you are looking for car insurance, the last thing that you ever want to do is have to look through a bunch of different websites to find the right one.  To be perfectly honest, that is going to be the best way in the world for you to find the auto insurance that is not only going to suit all of your needs but also that is going to fit within your budget.

Doing a lot of shopping around for car insurance is something that many people do not understand however it is something that you certainly should be doing.  If you are the type of person that is not internet savvy – don’t worry!  You can absolutely still ensure that you get the best deal by using your phone!

Getting quotes are at least 10 different places is a fantastic way to ensure that you are getting not only the best deal out there but a good company in general!

I have always been a firm believer in Audi as a company – I think that they produce some of the best cars in the world and honestly, I think that the 2010 Audi S4 is going to be one of the coolest and fastest cars on the market … besides the sports cars of course.  The 333HP and 3.0-liter V6 engine is something that is so cool and the price has been lowered from $47k down to $45k with good reason!

This particular car is one that is going to be a sedan, four door that has a six-speed manual transmission, it can get up to about 60 miles per hour from 0 in about 4.9 seconds and that is … let me tell you, quick!  When I drove the 2010 Audi S4, I was amazed at the handling and just how smooth the ride was – it was beautiful!

The 2010 Audi S4 is one car that is perfect for anyone that is considering spending more money on a BMW but want a lesser expensive car with all of the class … that is what the 2010 Audi S4 is!

Chrysler was trying to put on the market the line of the Dodge Viper sports car since last year but the brand did not even receive a bid of $10 million. The highest offer came from Devon Motorworks for $5.5 million which planned to use the Viper DNA for their supercar GTX range.

Before the bankruptcy of Chrysler, it has been said that it received offers for as much as $35 million. These attempts failed and were rejected due to insufficient funding.

Now that Fiat controls Chrysler, the latter has turned over the control of the Dodge Viper business to the Italian car maker. The fate of the super car brand is now in the hands of Fiat which can decide on continuing the Viper brand or declare its flat line.

There is a strong buzz and a high potential of killing the Viper brand since it is a competitor to the Maserati and Ferrari.

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Proton will be engaging in the mass production of electric vehicles under the license of Detroit Electric. These cars will be sold in the markets of US, Europe, and China.

The electric vehicles will be branded under Detroit Electric and will be launched in Asia and in Europe in February 2010. They will be rolling out of the US market three to six months after.

Detroit Electric will be aiming for countries in Europe that excellent tax incentive programs for environment friendly vehicles. They have on their list Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, UK, and France. The EVs will be marketed in China through a local distributor tie-up.

The electric vehicles will be built based on the platform of the hatchback and saloon of Proton but will have styling changes to make them distinct from the range of the Malaysian manufacturer’s vehicles. Proton will also use the technology from the drive system of Detroit Electric and implement them on their own production of vehicles in southeast Asia.

The EVs will be powered by lithium ion battery packs and will not have a petrol system to back them up like the other cars from competing manufacturers. They are set to have a driving distance of 180 kilometers on a single charge.

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The 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon is still a big hit with 600 plus cars on spotlight. The car show also attracted a record high of exhibitors, temporarily brushing off the thought that the auto industry is suffering from the global financial meltdown.

The mix of vehicles is a colorful dash of style and inspiration. The displays were ranging from super tune vehicles, hardcore, odd customized tricycles, and muscle 1000 automobile.

The atmosphere was very encouraging. Tuners were all out in convincing muscle car lovers to do their next engine modifications. Manufacturers were also playing hard and teasing youngsters with imagination-tickling customization of the production cars.

The Nissan 370Z caught the attention of everyone. The manufacturers tuning arm, the Nismo, took advantage of the spotlight and unveiled the S-tune version of the car. The staff revealed that the S-version may reach the shores of the United States. Zele Perfomance won praises with their 370Z version, the Lamborghini-orange.

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Toyota is meeting with GM OnStar head on as it introduces its own telematics systems aptly called Safety Connect and Lexus Enform.

The Japanese car maker showcased the different features during the Consumer Electrics Show in Las Vegas.

The Toyota vehicles will have the Safety Connect which uses GPS and cellular phone signals for help. An operator will call the driver if the airbags of the car deploy or if a severe tail end collision happens. The operator will call 911 in case the driver does not answer and the location of the car will be given.

During cases where the system is not automatically triggered, the occupants of the vehicle can press the SOS button to contact the emergency services. This can also be used if the occupants encounter engine problem on the road and needs help.

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