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BMW X5 M  Sport Package

BMW X5 M Sport Package

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Making debut at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, the BMW X5 M Sports package is said to bridge the gap between the standard X5 and the super performing X5M. To give clients an another option, this car is also offered in a metallic Carbon Black color.

As for the interiors, there are the adjustable sporty seats, leather steering wheel and and the comfortable driver’s footrest. Check them out.

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Source: LeftLaneNews.com

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BMW’s Mini Countryman

BMW’s Mini Countryman

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One of the makes that will be displayed in the 2010 Geneva Auto Show is BMW’s Mini Countryman. With a bigger body compared to a standard mini, BMW believes that this make can give a bigger space and more convenience that family-car buyers want.

What is there to watch out is its interior. BMW Mini Countryman comes out with a twin track transmission trail that runs through the rear seats. You can put anything in this rail. A glass of juice, your ipod, you can rest your arm, whatever.  See the pictures for yourself.

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Source: InsideLine.com

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2010 Mazdaspeed 3

2010 Mazdaspeed 3

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Fast and the Furious? Not now but with little modifications probably.  Thats the impression the 2010  Mazdaspeed 3 gives.  Though it rates well in terms of performance and fuel economy, it still have difficulty catching up with its competitors like the Volkswagen GTI.

Still, there is still a chance to make better changes. For now, here’s a shot of its interiors. mazda-int-1

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Source: CarandDriver.com

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2011 BMW 335is Coupe

2011 BMW 335is Coupe

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According to its maker BMW, the 2011 BMW 335is Coupe will fill the gap between 335i and the M3. Its engine and exterior is somewhat similar to the two. And its power (320 hp) is between that of 335i (300hp) and M3 (400hp)

But how about its interiors. See for yourself and decide.

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Source: CarandDriver

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2012 Ford Focus

2012 Ford Focus

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Looks like Ford wowed everyone in the 2010 Detroit Auto Show with its 2012 Ford Focus. This model will be on sale as early as 2011 in two body models: a sharp five-door hatchback and that ever good looking four-door sedan. It has a height of 57.6 inches and a length of 178 inches. Its wheelbase is 104.2 inches.

Both variations will be powered by a new, 2.0-liter direct-injected four-cylinder that makes 155 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque, way higher than the current model’s 143 hp and torque of 136-lb fit. The engine will feature variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust cams and will be mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearbox. There will also be a broader range of gas and diesel engines, including turbocharged and direct-injected EcoBoost four-bangers.

Both the interior and exterior are bolstered with cutting-edge designs. It looks so terrific inside. See the pic for yourself.

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Source: caranddriver.com

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2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid

2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid

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The 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid is one of the models displayed at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. This gasoline-electric hybrid is said to be the successor of the sporty CRX that was phased out back in 1991. Honda, then, replaced it with the unloved Civic Del Sol in 1992 and the super-efficient but totally boring two-seat Insight in 2000. This freshly redesigned car combines the sportiness of the CRX with the eco-friendliness of the original Insight.

The CR-Z promises more fuel efficiency. It has the 1.5-liter SOHC four-cylinder plus a small, 10-kW (13-hp) electric motor. Their combined output is 122 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque (CVT-equipped models make 123 lb-ft). When power is routed through the standard six-speed manual transmission, the CR-Z is said to achieve 31 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. Opting for the CVT bumps fuel economy to 36/38.

But more than fuel efficiency, the CR-Z offers three driver-selectable modes (Sport, Normal, and Econ) that alter throttle response, electric power-steering assist, and electric-motor assistance whatever suits your mood.

Here’s a savvy shot of its interior.

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Source: caranddriver.com

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2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe

2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe

The 2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe is one of the most anticipated models this year from the luxury marquee. The freshly redesigned CTS Coupe garnered critical acclaim and enjoyed brisks sales. When it comes to interiors, the Cadillac CTS Coupe definitely delivers. The CTS Coupe Concept has a classic 2+2 interior layout, highlighted by black leather and Alcantara microfiber trim that is complemented by yellow ochre-colored seat inserts and leather stitching. The classic 2+2 interior environment enhances the CTS Coupe Concept’s personal feel.

Here’s a video of the new Cadillac CTS Coupe:

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Wow, VW Actually Remembers How to Make Sporty Cars [Volkswagen Scirocco R]

Wow, VW Actually Remembers How to Make Sporty Cars [Volkswagen Scirocco R]

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Wow. Just wow.  Really, is there anything else can you say about what Volkswagen has done here? Talk about recapturing the magic.  Sure it may not end up like the classic the Beetle or the VW Van, but come on, look at it! LOOK. AT. IT!  The VW Scirocco R is just one sexy beast, and the German carmaker has a winner here!

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Ok, now that we’ve wiped the drool off, there’s really not much that can be said for the Scirocco R in the interior sense.  Sure the exterior is just so much meaner and sleeker, but the inside is just… perfection.  Classic black leather with no frills, aluminum in all the right places, sporty bucket seats , a more performance-geared instrument cluster and a flat-bottomed steering wheel.  There’s not much you can ask for in a sports car, but somehow, someway, the VW people have pulled it off.

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We’ll be quite surprise if these babies don’t make it big one it hits dealers in Europe this fall.

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[Source: World Car Fans]

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2009 Chevrolet Orlando - Chevy’s Fuel Efficient Multi-Purpose Vehicle Revealed

2009 Chevrolet Orlando - Chevy’s Fuel Efficient Multi-Purpose Vehicle Revealed

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It’s rare to see a multi-purpose vehicle that offers nice fuel efficiency.  Ok maybe not that rare, not everyone wants to be stereotyped as the SUV-driving Soccer Moms who burns gas like a 3-year-old eats chocolates (yes the analogy is hardly original or creative, but you still love us so it’s okay).  So while the 2009 Chevy Orlando may be one of the hundreds of so-called fuel-efficient vehicles out there, we can’t help but be impressed with the design.

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Too many CRV and Rav4 fans, the exterior isn’t really anything new.  If you’ve seen one design, they tend to just blend into one monotonous look.  But that’s not the whole selling point of vehicles like the Orlando.  The interior, as you can see is trademark Chevy, even close to the design of the Spark and the Volt, but not with it’s own brand of flavor.   Of course the rest of the interior specs seem tend to simply embrace the “car for soccer moms” stereotype, but given the pluses of a 2.0L diesel engine, maybe the great American dads could find it to their liking. Five doors, abundant seating capacity, reconfigurable theater-like seats in three rows should be sufficient for a family of 7.  The seats are also foldable  for loading that cooler of Gatorade. No word of course if there is an entertainment system to keep the brats quiet, but then again, it seems details on the Orlando are currently scarce.

All we can say as of this moment is that we like what we’re seeing and hope the Chevy can give more details on what’s inside their new crossover.

[Source: Cartype]

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So this is what $1.75 Million Gets You Nowadays [Aston Martin One-77]

So this is what $1.75 Million Gets You Nowadays [Aston Martin One-77]

There’s something to be said about intuitive and ground breaking design, and there’s also a lot tha can be said about design that’s just nice to look at.  Successful cars usually fall on either one of these categories, but it is the select few, the classics that somehow capture the essence of both design philosophies.   There many people who claim they can tell you, exactly which and what cars can do this, and even come up with awards for them.  With that in mind, does it really give a car manufacturer the excuse to put a $1.75 Million (or £1.2 million) price tag on your little snowflake?  Aston Martin seems to believe that yes, it sure does.

The Aston Martin One-77 debuts in Concorso d'Eleganza, Villa d'Este, Gaydon, Warwickshire

The Aston Martin One-77 debuts in Concorso d'Eleganza, Villa d'Este, Gaydon, Warwickshire

The Aston Martin One-77 was unveiled to the public simultaneous to its winning the Concorso d’Eleganza design award in Warwickshire, England, which we didn’t even know existed.  Probably a society thing in the UK. If that’s not high brow enough for you, it was held in the Villa d’Este, which is probably one of them fancy British hotels that we will never ever visit in this lifetime.  A quick look at this supercar concept will probably give you an idea as to why that just happened.

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Nice sleek design and... stitches!? Must be going for the "hand-made" look

There’s really little that can be said about the exterior, and no, it’s not because this blog is only interested in the interiors, but come on look at it, it looks great and sporty.  A supercar that doesn’t even have those two prerequisites has auto fail on it.  Moving on however, the interior is really a little conundrum in a sense that we like it.  Monochrome pallete, leather all around, nice little metal here and there, a futuristic-looking center console which seems to be all the rage nowadays. But the stitches… while exuding that “hand-made” feel just looks a bit… tacky. It might be possible that the finished product will look different, but we’re not really keen on getting rid of the stitches just yet, executed properly it we feel it could give a lot more character than say… adding overpriced crystals on the damn thing.

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Oooh... what does this button do?

Overall, the insides of the Aston Martin One-77 does look like the bastard child of luxury car (say, a Rolls Royce) and a sports car (say a Ferrari) but it works. Much can be improved on the seating design, but you have to give props to Aston Martin for at least trying to not use generic black leather seating in this one.  The details as to what else can be found inside this award-winning concept are scarce, so until then, we’ll reserve judgment on whether or not it really is worth the hefty $1.75 million.

The One-77's Interior is confused little thing, but it's lovely

The One-77's Interior is confused little thing, but it's lovely

[Source: Jalopnik]

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