Feature: Best of 2009 Shanghai Auto Show

Detroit may be in the doldrums, but Shanghai is swinging: the Chinese motor industry is growing rapidly, investing in design expertise and preparing to have a significant global impact in coming years.And besides the domestic manufacturers, who are producing ever-more interesting concepts, the established European and Western car-makers are finding that they can't afford to ignore China, where

2009 BMW 335d Fuel-Efficient Sedan Review

Today's diesels, like the BMW 335d, are powerful, clean and fuel efficient, and have overcome previous drawbacks.Dr. Ronald Golden, my periodontist, had one question beyond the usual inquiry into how I am going so very wrong with his brushing technique."Where do you get the diesel fuel?"Told that BMW's new 335d is my current test car, Dr. Golden, a long-time BMW driver and auto enthusiast, is

2009 New York Auto Show: 2010 GMC Terrain SUV

GMC EXPANDS ITS ENGINEERING EXPERTISE WITH THE EFFICIENT AND CAPABLE 2010 TERRAIN.* All-new, five-passenger crossover SUV delivers expected segment-best highway fuel economy of 30 mpg* Comprehensive package of premium features, with an emphasis on vehicle safety and passenger comfort* GMC's engineering excellence and innovation advances with direct injection technology, programmable power

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback (2009-) Review

We last drove the Ralliart Sportback as a pre-production car and even then it was shaping up to be a good compromise for someone who can't stretch to an Evo.The prototypes had their flaws, though. The Ralliart's auto 'box blunted the 237bhp 2.0-litre turbo's performance, while others complained that Mitsubishi had gone too far in softening the Ralliart to make it palatable for the Golf GTI buyers

2010 BMW 760i,760Li Debut at Shanghait Auto Show 2009

Two turbochargers, two more gears: The BMW 760i leads the V-12 game now, which is making world debut at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show.Each country makes its specific contribution to automotive greatness: Germany, for example, has the autobahn, where unlimited speed still rules. But with gasoline prices approaching the equivalent of $7.50 a gallon and more, it's no wonder that fuel-sipping

GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Pickup Trucks Deliver Fuel Economy

Working on the theory that saving fuel is most important in the vehicles that consume the most, General Motors has introduced the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado hybrid pickup trucks.Already out in Yukon and Tahoe SUVs, the two-mode hybrid was developed in a joint venture with Chrysler and BMW. The idea came about as a scaled-down version of GM’s hybrid bus drive train and is especially

2010 Mercedes GL 350 BlueTEC SUV Preview

Highlights of the 2010 model year facelift includes the addition of more fuel-efficient engines and slightly revised styling.Mercedes Benz has some big plans for next week’s New York Auto Show, with no less than three world debuts planned, as well as the as the U.S. debuts of the 2010 model year E-Class Sedan and Coupe.The three world debuts include the unveiling of the all-new E63 AMG

2009 Seat Exeo Review

Overview To the untrained eye it's hard to tell the difference between the new Seat Exeo and the current Audi A4. The front and rear light clusters and, of course, the badge give the game away.With this in mind the ordinary family saloon buyer looking to cut costs may consider the Exeo a wise choice. Indeed, the 2.0 TDI PS Sport we tested costs £19,230 whereas the equivalent Audi A4 TDI retails

Jaguar XF 5.0 (2009-) Review

The new 3.0-litre diesel is the pick of the Jaguar XF range. How can it not be? It's relatively low on emissions, it'll return 42mpg and the 271bhp version sprints from 0 to 62mph in just 6.4 seconds and then all the way up to a limited 155mph. So why bother with a thirsty V8? The new £49,900 5.0-litre is also limited to 155mph, only beats the diesel to the 62mph benchmark by only 0.6s but can't

2009 BMW 750Li: The Best Luxury Sedan

The 400-horsepower BMW 750Li has rear-wheel steering. Below 40 miles per hour, the rear wheels can turn as much as 3 degrees opposite the direction of the front wheels, thereby reducing the big car’s turning radius.I'm quite certain that somewhere right now, emotionally shattered BMW technicians are gathering in a church basement for a support group, huddled around the cookies and the coffee urn,

Hertz Buy Advantage Rent A Car For $33M

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (HTZ) will buy Advantage Rent A Car for $33 million, after the rental-car company's bid won out over another offer for the company.Advantage, suffering along with the rest of the sector from the weak economy and tight credit, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December. The company, which posted 2008 revenue of $146 million, has 20 locations, down from 140 at

Car Rental Agencies Cut Fleets as Tourists on Decline

With fewer tourists vacationing on Maui, car rental companies have decreased their fleets - some by double-digit percentages, leaving renters scrambling to find available vehicles."We probably won't come (to Maui) until June, if we can get a car over there," said John Farmer, of Portland, Ore., who visits Maui five times a year.Farmer was planning a March visit but said cars were sold out at his

CarMax Used Cars Incentive Program Launched

Auto retailer CarMax Inc. on Wednesday urged Congress to include used-car buyers in its proposed "cash for clunkers" legislation aimed at jump-starting the auto industry.Congress is developing legislation that would provide vouchers to consumers who trade in their gas guzzlers and buy more fuel-efficient vehicles. Modeled after successful programs in Europe, the bills before both chambers of

BMW X5 Security Plus SAV Official Debut

A new level of comprehensive protection:The new BMW X5 Security Plus.BMW first high-volume manufacturer to offer a vehicle in the bullet resistance class 6.(14.04.2009 Munich) BMW is extending its range of security vehicles by an additional model in a new protection class.The BMW X5 Security Plus complies with the requirements of bullet resistance class 6 (APR 2006), bringing versatile mobility

上海车展 新车 即将上市

上海车展梅赛德斯-AMG将率领多款新车出席车展，其中改款S65 AMG、C63 AMG、SL63 AMG首次以官方身份在中国市场亮相。『SLK55 AMG』 ● SLK55 AMGSLK55 AMG，输出360马力，百公里加速4.9秒，最快时速可达250公里。它使用了AMG家族里唯一的一款5.5升V8自然吸气发动机，一旦引入，除了完成秉承“一人一机” 『SLK55 AMG』哲学下AMG的现有四款发动机在国内的一次会师，更可以视为对刚刚引入的TT-S的一个有效制衡。SLK55 AMG的硬顶敞篷可以在22秒内完成一款硬顶轿跑车到一款敞篷跑车的无缝变身，而AIRSCARF（头枕部暖风系统）的设计更是SLK的首创，将敞篷车的舒适性提升到一个新的高度。『SL63 AMG』● SL63 AMG SL63 AMG，输出525马力，百公里加速4.6秒，最快时速可达250公里。虽然SL63 AMG