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