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Here is a compilation of the more popular hybrid cars available in the market. A who's who in hybrids, listed here are some of the key features of the notable ones when it comes to hybrid technology. Toyota is recognized by many to be leading the innovations and setting the trends for hybrid technology in automobiles. So let us take a look first at Toyota hybrid cars. Toyota's Versions The Toyota Camry 2008 hybrid has all the safety and fuel efficiency that this model is known for. At 34 miles to the gallon along the highways, the Camry Hybrid delivers the fuel efficiency and low emission levels expected of hybrids. The Prius, on the other hand, is considered by many hybrid lovers as the lowest...

Cars are meant to transport cargos and people from one place to another. As it does this, passengers need to be relaxed along the ride. To ensure that every seat is comfortable, a clean seat cover is needed. Since the seat gets the most direct contact with the passenger, a seat cover should protect the cushion and other elements beneath the car seat from various substances that the passengers may bring in. Aside from looking good, a seat cover must fit the seat perfectly. It should not have any loose fabric since it can easily get entangled with the seat belt and other components. Seat covers are made from comfortable and durable materials that come in a wide variety, including cotton, leather, and...

Volkswagen has earlier revealed its fresher version of Touareg, which received overwhelming upgrades and modifications. The automaker designed this vehicle so as to put emphasis on beauty and functionality aside from the performance of said sport utility vehicle. Significant facelift was made to pull out exotic elegance that has made the German automaker remarkable in the auto industry. Alterations to Volkswagen Touareg parts include Eos-style headlights, chrome grille, and more to the front fascia. On its rear fascia, the car was given new taillights, rear spoiler, bumper, exhaust and more. Touareg was also given high-zoot sound system, mosre comfy seats, ABSPlus, enhanced ESP and the option to...

General Motors Corp. has announced that it will introduce a new, state-of-the-art 4.5L V-8 Duramax turbo-diesel that improves engine fuel efficiency by 25 percent, reduces CO2 emissions by 13 percent and cuts particulates and NOx emissions by at least 90 percent for North American light duty trucks and the HUMMER H2 built after 2009. News reports are saying that the premium V-8 diesel is set to deliver class-leading torque, power and refinement while at the same time maintaining a significant fuel efficiency advantage over comparable-output gasoline engines. "This new GM light duty diesel is expected to become a favorite among customers who require excellent towing ability and fuel efficiency," said...

Named after Malibu in California, this car straight out of General Motors' Chevrolet line looks like it could top many best car lease deal lists in the country yet again; especially with the release of the 2008 Chevy Malibu. Top magazines have called it the next big thing in mid-sized cars, commenting that Chevrolet has delivered and arrived, while also warning other top car manufacturers to start stepping up their game. If that's not enough to make this the next top best car lease deal, then we don't know what is; unless of course another car should come along to take its place. Perhaps this is a wake up for competitors like Toyota. Coming out next fall, the Chevy Malibu 2008 is all about style...

Buying a new car can be confusing. All-too-often, a buyer drives off the lot to discover that he paid too much, or wasn't offered the same incentives as someone else. Avoid being taken advantage of when purchasing a new car by following these simple tips: Get Your Financing In Place First: Compare, compare, compare. A dealer's rate might seem great - until the buyer discovers that only a select few actually qualify for that low-interest rate or cash-back bonus. Check with local banks, credit unions and other finance options before heading to the dealerships. Being finance-ready may ultimately help negotiate a better deal. Do Your Homework: Never enter a showroom unprepared. That gives the...

Finally the list is out; the organizers of the Acropolis Rally have confirmed that the 72 crews will start their event next month which will run from June 1 to 3. A draft entry list was released last Wednesday. All the manufacturers' teams will be represented at the eight round in the 2007 FIA World Rally Championship. OMV Kronos' Daniel Carlsson has no co-driver yet since his regular partner Denis Giraudet is said to be unavailable. A total of 21 drivers will take part in World Rally Cars including the addition of MT drivers from Skoda Auto, subsidiary of Volkswagen maker of VW grill ---Jan Kopecky, Ramsport Ford runner Guy Wilks, and Mitsubishi privateer Toni Gardemeister. Wilks has to re-gig his...

Audi R8 has made a spectacular debut at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris last 2006. The super ultra-high performance Audi R8 combines tradition of the best classic sports car with futuristic construction, suspension technologies, and transmission supported by the strong reassurance of the Quattro four-wheel drive system. Mounted longitudinally directly behind the cockpit of its comparatively lightweight 1,560 kilogram aluminum bodied Audi sports car is a powerful V8 engine. Spinning freely to its 8,250 rpm limit, the Audi R8 can sprint to 62 mph in a matter of 4.6 seconds and can reach a top speed of 187 mph which is extraordinary for a road-going Audi. Sport cars enthusiasts may choose a six...

A comfortable ride is not limited to efficient suspension. The car seats and cabin condition also give a cozy ambience inside a car. The seats must be ergonomic and the air conditioning system needs to be efficient. Some motorists like the coolness the air condition can give, but some prefer the cool breeze from outside even when it is raining. That is why a number of vehicle owners install vent visors to their car windows. The vent visor is a car accessory that has functional and aesthetic purposes. It is usually mounted along the top edge of the vehicle's side windows. The vent visor's main function is to let fresh air inside the car's cabin while blocking rain, snow, and strong wind. Also called...

The Volkswagen Bus, officially named the Volkswagen Type 2, is the second vehicle line produced by the German automaker best known for the Type 1 Beetle. The VW Bus is also known as the Transporter and made its debut in the year 1950. Inspiration for future cargo and passenger vans, several versions of the Volkswagen Type 2 are still being made today in world-wide markets. The very first of its kind produced in 1950, the Type 2 came with a split windshield, prompting its common nickname, the Splittie. The Splittie was made through 1967 and featured the same technology, which in large part attributed to the success of its cousin, the Beetle, built using VW Aircooled Parts. Volkswagen Restoration...

For months, we all have had troubles as per how we would be able to fill up our car's gas and fuel tanks when the gas prices were soaring like they have never soared before. For months, we have tried to find ways and even alternative answers to this dilemma that all car owners were facing. If only water could be used as fuel for our vehicles, we would have done so even before. But is it possible to use water as fuel? Of course, many people would answer no. And many scientists have tried looking for ways to actually make and create a vehicle that could run on water as fuel. And it looks like their efforts have not been put to waste. You see, the HyPower Fuel Inc. has already announced to the world...

Probably the most celebrated latest Audi model nowadays is the Audi A5 luxury 2-door coupe, which was recently unveiled at the 77e Salon International de l'Auto Geneve (77th annual Geneva International Motor Show) early this March. Audi also announced the luxury coupe's availability after the show for interested customers who want to get the first hand of the vehicle. Walter de'Silva, the head of Volkswagen Group Design boasted his new designed Audi model and said the Audi A5 is "the most beautiful car I have ever designed". Based from the Audi Nuvolari quattro concept car unveiled at the 2003 Geneva International Motor Show, Audi's newest luxury coupe embodies the elegance, comfort, and sporty...

Automakers know that rising oil prices and tougher environmental rules will increase the public's interest in vehicles that use less fuel with reduced tail pipe emissions. Hybrids increase fuel efficiency by capturing the energy normally lost to friction braking and storing it in a battery for later use when driving power is again required. Unlike internal combustion engine hybrids, Volkswagen's hydrogen fuel cell hybrid emits only water. The VW Touran Hymotion has high-torque electric motor that draws its power from a fuel cell and is absolutely emission free. The standard version, driven by petrol and diesel engines, which are as agile as they are economical, is by far the most successful van...

Audi is not making an apology at BMW's claim that the brand is not a luxury car opponent because Volkswagen's premium vehicle division does not manufacture rear-wheel drive cars and that discounting has been the biggest factor of inflated Australian sales and market share. Joerg Hofmann, the Managing Director of Audi, used the launching of the new S3 and TT Roadster last week in order to emphasize the fact Audi was easily the nation's fastest-growing premium brand. He also took advantage of the launching to suggest that the maker of BMW oxygen sensor was already discounting its very newly redesigned volume-selling 3 Series. This is the latest storm in the cold war between Mr. Hofmann and BMW's new...

With the new year coming up fast, it seems that everybody is gearing up to check out all sorts of car lease specials; especially with the many rumored super cars that are coming out in 2008. One of these cars is more anticipated than any other and that's none other than the new Jaguar XF. Unlike the Jaguar of old, this one really does resemble the mean looks of an actual big cat. The Jaguar XF goes beyond the traditional standards of the classy Jag we are all used to. What we know about this jaguar that's due out in March is that while it uses the old S-Type bases and suspension from the XK coupe, what it looks like is entirely different. It takes on a sportier more than luxurious look although it...

Nowadays people are very interested in the cars. One of the most popular and impressive cars is Porsche. This article will present short history of this car. Ferdinand Porsche is well known as car engineer. He had many patents and developed ideas for creation of tanks and airplanes. In 1920 he had an appointment with engineers from Mercedes - Benz. After this appointment he set up new engineering workshop. He has constructed Volkswagen. Several years later he began to work with the idea of the second car with his son, Ferry Porsche. This new car had name Porsche 356. This car had much in common with Volkswagen. New car had the same four - cylinder engine. It was not sport car and maximum speed was...

Ford Motor Company's Volvo Cars Division has just released the redesigned 2008 Volvo S40 and the new Volvo V50 that will roll out in the entry-level luxury car market segment and aims to draw the attention of young auto enthusiasts. "When the cars were introduced almost four years ago, we emphasised that they gave buyers the properties of the larger Volvo models but in a more compact format. Now we're taking this approach one step further by increasing the 'grown-up' quality perception even more. At the same time we are accentuating the differences between the two models. The new S40 moves closer to the Volvo S80 while the new V50 is more like the new Volvo V70." said Fredrik Arp, President and CEO...

Porsche is such an amazing company that manages to earn great profit out from their small line of expensive cars and aside from the fact that their sports cars continue to be among the top selling models in the market. Porsche's first-generation Cayenne has been one the company's successful models and that is even before the debut of the 2008 Cayenne at the Detroit Auto Show. The 2008 Cayenne range contains little changes but is equipped with top-of-the-line Porsche parts which simply show that Stuttgart's designers are more concerned with quality and not so much into dramatic restyling. The 2008 Cayenne has an overall shape that is aggressive and slightly refreshed but can be instantly recognized...

It always amazes me how efficient the Germans are. Whilst settling down to watch Grand Designs the other day, I saw an entire house built in a Bavarian factory, shipped to England and built in three days, all without mistakes and of course - with a top quality finish. It's the same story with sport, I bet Michael Schumacher could waltz back into the Formula One paddock, shake Lewis Hamilton's hand before demolishing him on the track, without breaking a sweat. German cars are no different and a perfect microcosm of this can be found with one look at the Volkswagen Polo. Staggeringly this car has been with us for 33 years and is just as popular today as the first model was in 1975, which sold over 500...

The very first car proudly bearing the name Porsche was built 50 years ago - a 356 roadster with chassis number 356.001. With its modified 1.1-litre VW engine developing 35 bhp at 4000 rpm, the car had a top speed of 135 km/h or 84 mph. Prior to the construction of this first-ever Porsche, the Company had worked exclusively as a design service handling assignments from other manufacturers, the most famous example, of course, being the Volkswagen Beetle. Things have changed a lot since then though. As Porsche's first entry into the sports utility vehicle market, the Porsche Cayenne has seen very little changes over the last five years. The Cayenne is currently Porsche's bestselling vehicle and it...

Audi AG, which is a part of Volkswagen AG, the largest European automaker by sales, sold 964,151 cars in 2007, up by 6.5 percent from 2006 with 905,188. As such, the German automaker is pleased to announce Monday that it is closer to its goal of selling one million cars a year. Demand for the Ingolstadt-based automaker's luxury autos such as A4, TT roadster and A6 was behind the raise with auto shoppers in the United States, China, and Britain stimulating the increased sales. "The outstanding sales figures for 2007 are an important step on the path to reaching our ambitious corporate goals," said Audi Chief Executive Officer Rupert Stadler. "We were able to grow in all sales regions and we will...

German sport luxury brand Audi has played a strong role in helping to shape consumer tastes and influence the entire European touring market. For nearly 100 years, the Audi brand has been synonymous with producing high quality, reliable, and well engineered vehicles. An odd start almost scuttled the company's plans, yet today Audi has risen above adversity and is producing cars that are world renowned in quality and engineering. August Horch founded Horch Automotive in Cologne, Germany in 1899, and began manufacturing cars in 1901 which featured a horizontal engine producing upwards of 5 horsepower. Demand for these models propelled Horch to expand production and move to a larger manufacturing...

The engine is aptly considered as the heart of every automobile. This complex assembly of auto parts supplies the essential horsepower that enables other car components to function. Because of its crucial role in the operation of a vehicle, this power plant must be properly maintained. It needs help from some other components like the oil filter. Whenever an engine is running, its numerous parts constantly move. Since movement is involved, proper lubrication is a must. Thus, oil is pumped into the engine parts regularly. This is where the oil filter plays its part. Installed near the engine block, this lubricant decontaminator sifts the oil for any impurities. As the engine oil is filtered through...

An RV is an exciting way to travel, live in and see different places. With the demand for RVs increasing, owning an RV has become quite popular. It has also led to the availability of different kinds of accessories, equipments and amenities that you can customize in your RV for added comfort. Depending on your requirement and budget you can equip your trailer with cheap RV appliances and accessories or very expensive ones. Since the RV lifestyle is so unique and the tasks are so specialized, there are many products that have been produced and sold specifically for RV owners and users. Here is a list of equipments and accessories for motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers must have. These help...

Consumer participation is now a characteristic of Chevrolet. Chevy wants its customers to participate in its manufacturing process. The car maker decided to build three mini car concepts, the Beat, Groove and Trax. But Chevey is leaving it up to the people, meaning its customers and supporters to decide which one they like best. The public can vote for which concept is most appealing by logging on to There is, however, no guarantee that the highest vote getter will be built. Nonetheless, General Motors says it will help guide the development of a future global mini car their company. These mini cars are expected to be similar as the next generation of cars like the Opel Corsa, Daewoo Matiz and...

This year, VW offers the convertible Eos. The car gave superb attention to detail and to the structure. VW is proud of the fact that it has been able to fit a shorter, more upright windscreen, due to the car's excellent rigidity. The car is shake-free and with a refined VW muffler. As a result, the ride is supple unless you hit a deep pothole. The handling is taut and composed, and has good steering. Due to fine insulation, the VW is made a great cruiser. The Golf GTI-sourced 2.0-litre turbo is one of the popular engine choices for Eos. It gives pace, effortless grunt and crisp. By using this engine, the gearshift action is good too. Volkswagen partly patterned Eos' styling from the Golf and the...

It's amazing to note how many automakers are losing money simply because they have failed to understand the very basic thing about their buyers-and that is the very reason why people buy cars. There are two chief executives of General Motors that have wasted hundred of billions of dollars because they failed to understand what their customers need. So why do people buy cars? It is a fact that purchasing and owning a vehicle is quite expensive. The average price for a new car range is more or less $30,000 quite expensive for the average Joe with average salary. But why do people still insist on buying one? There are various reasons why people opt to purchase a car but above all it's because of the...

The call for eco-friendly vehicles has made automakers from the US and Japan to compete for the cash, hearts, and mind of the growing green car buyers. And presently it seems like the Japanese brands Toyota and Honda are leading the green vehicle department. Honda maker of Honda exhaust system and Toyota have provided green car buyers with solutions in the shaped of modern design hybrid cars which were very much welcomed in both US and Japan reflected by the huge sales that these two hybrid brands have obtained. The success of hybrid vehicles has also reached other countries as a matter of fact the Irish government has responded positively to the arrival of hybrids in their market. It has given 50...

Europe's largest automaker Volkswagen AG inked sales record of 6.2 million vehicles last year thanks to the strong demand in Brazil, China and eastern Europe. The German automaker said last Monday that the sales figure represents an increase of eight percent from 2006 with all of Volkswagen's brands contributing to the results. The brands include Audi, Skoda, Seat, Bentley, Lamborghini et Bugatti. Group deliveries surged 7.9 percent in 2007 to 6.19 million cars and sport-utility vehicles from 5.73 million in 2006, Chief Executive Officer Martin Winterkorn said at the North American International Auto Show. "They do have some momentum,'' said Rebecca Lindland, a senior automotive analyst with Global...

Volkswagen, world's fourth largest car manufacturer after GM, Toyota and Ford has earlier published its powertrain roadmap which is intended to create a petroleum-free future. Fossil fuels need to be used as sparingly as possible. Hence, in an effort to clean air and regulate the use of fossil fuels, VW releases a roadmap that advances auto parts Volkswagen. Automaker's direct injection systems (TSI), turbo-diesels (TDI), and dual clutch gearboxes (DSG) are some of the auto parts technologies that VW is concentrating on. These modern internal combustion technologies will be mated to electric motors in new hybrid powertrains. The diesels are also being enhanced with the BlueTec emissions control...