The Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Mitsubishi Eclipse

The ergonomically contoured cabin is well put together, featuring a twin scooped Alfa Romeo style rpm/velocity dials, and supportive seats that provide exceptional driving position. Get behind the wheel and the car feels different from previous models. The wheel arches have more flair, hinting at the improved, higher performance engine that gives 23 mpg city; 30 mpg highway. This is the premise for the restyled 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe and Spyder.

Don't just pass through the world, be a part of it. Communicate in your own way. Open up. Facing competition from the Acura RSX, Mazda RX-8, and Toyota Scion, the 2007 Eclipse has been extensively reworked to retain its share of the youth market.

Although the 2007 Eclipse has curb appeal - with shapely wheel wells, a lavishly appointed interior and a torque rich engine (263 horsepower in GT and 162 horsepower in the GS), there are a lot of cars in the $19,669 - $25,389 price point. In 1995, the car was redesigned to compete more aggressively with Honda Civic and the Acura Integra. When the Eclipse first debut in 1990, it became an instant hit in the rave young car buyers' demographic, helping Mitsubishi launch additional models including the mid-sized Gallant and the compact Lancer Evolution. After 16 years of turning drivers into fanatics, things are looking up for the fourth incarnation of the Eclipse, but there is still a lot at stake for Mitsubishi. More scoops than an ice-cream cone distinguish the wider wheelbase 2007 Eclipse coupe and convertible Spyder from other cars on the road.

History of alfa romeo

History of alfa romeo

It Engine options include two petrol and one diesel versions. * ALFA ROMEO 156 - A compact executive car introduced in 1997 and produced until 2005 * ALFA ROMEO GT - A Bertone-designed coupé. ALFA ROMEO FACTS * Type: a subsidiary of Fiat * Founded: 1910 * Headquarters: Turin, Italy * Key people: di Montezemolo - President, Luca De Meo - CEO * Industry: Automotive * Products: Cars FEATURED MODELS * ALFA ROMEO 147 - The 147 is a small family car produced with three or five door versions. Models produced since the Fiat takeover combine Alfa's style and sporting panache with mass production.

After WWII, Alfa changed to smaller mass-produced vehicles introducing the Giulietta series and classic twin cam engine. Alfa Romeo enjoyed racing success between the wars, but still made solid road cars. In 1920, the Torpedo 20-30 HP became the first car produced with the Alfa Romeo badge. ALFA ROMEO HISTORY Founded in 1910 in Milan, Italy, Alfa came under the control of Nicola Romeo in 1915 and the company was renamed Alfa Romeo five years later.

The current Alfa Romeo models include the Alfa 147, 159, Alfa GT, Alfa Brera and Alfa Spider. The fundamentals of sports car handling, performance and safety are carried over from competition to road cars. Alfas are thoroughbred cars with a racing heritage. The company’s ‘cuore sportivo’ - or sporting heart - lives on to the present day, though the company has been a part of the Fiat Group since 1986.

Alfa Romeo is a name synonymous with performance and style.

new accord

new accord

The Honda Accord Hybrid is easily differentiated from the regular Honda Accord by the difference in their rear light clusters, the antenna, the wheel design, the mirror The Honda Accord Hybrid, on the other hand, features a 253 hp, 3.0 L, V6 engine and a larger battery back. This makes the car more responsive and smoother to drive. The car also drives through a Drive By Wire (DBW) system instead of the common throttle cable.

V6 features (VCM) Variable cylinder management technology, which provides even better fuel efficiency. These improvements to the car's performance were gained by the extensive refinements that the car went through in its intake and exhaust airflow systems. The 4 cylinder engine, on the other hand, gives 177 hp of power. Accord Performance The V6 engine of the Honda Accord generates 244 hp. A few features worth mentioning are the bright LED taillights, attractive 17” wheel design, a GPS navigator and a valuable maintenance minder system which reminds the owner about scheduled maintenance for the car.

Accord Design The Honda Accord sedan has many design features which make the car a popular choice among car buyers. One of the most well known Japanese car import is the popular Honda Accord Hybrid which features the “green” hybrid car that is making waves in the eco-car community. It is also available in high performance “enthusiast” versions which boast of better performance. The car is available in de facto DX, EX, LX, LX-V6, and EX-V6 line up.

The Honda Accord is a fuel efficient, low emission Japanese car import.

Honda Accord Crosstour

Honda Accord Crosstour

The Crosstour, which evidently carries the codename "Accord QE," has reportedly been spotted testing in China, and the Asian news site proclaims that the Accord-based "lifestyle vehicle" is set to be introduced next month at the Beijing Auto Show. A new report from Gasgoo states that Honda is working with China partner Guangzhou Honda to build the Crosstour in The Land of the Great Wall. While it may be too early to declare the Crosstour's success or failure here in the States, Honda may already be planning on introducing the hatchback/crossover/wagon to the transportation-hungry Chinese.

The Honda Accord Crosstour has been less than critically acclaimed here in the U.S., but it's far too early to tell if the bulky hatchback will resonate with customers.