| Vehicles are more than just heavy steel; it | | | | Volvo S80 are aftermaths of meticulous |
| means unleashing torque and horsepower to | | | | testing to boost performance, styling and |
| make a whole new difference in driving. And | | | | safety. |
| they are in for a treat! This year, | | | | |
| automakers roll out the red carpet to flaunt | | | | What makes the Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG coupe a |
| their power lineup with incredible levels of | | | | standout? Enthusiasts say it is the cruise |
| styling, performance and nuance. For that | | | | control integrated in it that delivers an |
| reason, what wheels are hot for the year | | | | autopilot function for stop-and-go traffic. |
| 2007? | | | | This is Mercedes' way of aiding drivers to |
| | | | pay attention on the road ahead. The system |
| According to auto analysts, this year is | | | | is equipped with radars to monitor the |
| going to be a good year for cars. From | | | | distance of the car with other cars. The |
| trend-setting superminis to breathtaking | | | | coupe steers, brakes and accelerates when |
| supercars and everything in between, the | | | | required to trail another car. |
| needs and whims of the aficionados will | | | | |
| certainly be answered. The auto industry is | | | | Another irresistible lure to auto aficionados |
| showered by lots of choices and that fact | | | | is the inclusion of mind-boggling upgrades to |
| alone makes 2007 a very interesting year. | | | | the automakers' lineup. The upgraded models |
| | | | boast improved technology to make fanatics |
| First on the desire list is the Audi R8 | | | | unable to resist. Come Lexus LS Hybrid, a |
| supercar which is scheduled to go on sale | | | | vehicle that runs on gasoline or electricity. |
| this summer. The car is priced at $120,000 to | | | | The regular version of the vehicle is powered |
| $130,000. It is based on the 2003 Audi Le | | | | by a V8 engine that produces 380 horsepower. |
| Mans Quattro concept car, not the automaker's | | | | The electric motor in the hybrid version |
| R8 race car. It comes with a striking | | | | assists the V8 to generate more than 430 |
| headlight design that uses LED technology. | | | | units of horsepower. So far, the hybrid |
| Audi said the internal reflectors of the new | | | | version of the Lexus LS is deemed a status |
| car resemble those found in miniature Sydney | | | | symbol of choice. |
| Opera Houses. Compared to conventional auto | | | | |
| headlamps, LEDs used in the Audi R8 are | | | | Lexus is not the only automaker which has the |
| smaller hence they do not occupy a great | | | | nerve to show off its innovative prowess. |
| amount of space much to the pleasure of Audi | | | | Aston Martin, Maybach and Rolls-Royce also |
| designers. | | | | exhibited their pride vehicles. Aston Martin |
| | | | boasts of its V-8 Vantage Convertible. |
| Next on the must-drive list is Volvo S80. | | | | Maybach 62 S was also unveiled to create a |
| Bits of ridiculously sophisticated auto | | | | hot-rod version of the 62 sedan. The Bentley |
| materials are put together by Volvo's pool of | | | | Azure drop-top version is also made more |
| designers to come up with a functional luxury | | | | captivating than before. |
| sedan. The all-new sedan from the automaker | | | | |
| is equipped with one-of-a-kind features like | | | | 2007 is a year of remarkable auto innovations |
| the in-car heartbeat monitor that alerts the | | | | that could etch a worthy milestone for the |
| driver through key fob when there is a person | | | | industry. Aficionados clamoring for hot, |
| approaching the car. Volvo auto parts in the | | | | high-end cars would be very much benefited. |