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VSGM

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    Honda Civic Type R Mugen (2010) :cool:

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    The Honda Civic Type R Mugen is going into production. Yes, it might have been the worst kept secret in the world, but now Honda and Mugen have officially announced that they will produce a limited number of tuned and tweaked Euro-spec Civic Type Rs for the UK.

    Just 20 will be made, each will cost £38,599, and if you tick the right option boxes you can make sure your car is exactly like the original Mugen concept. CAR has just driven the pre-production version of the Honda Civic Type R Mugen, so read on to find out how it differs from the concept.
     

    VSGM

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    Less gas. More comfort. And you have the Civic Hybrid to thank.

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    Infrequent Fill-Ups

    * Estimated 45 mpg on the highway[2]
    * AT-PZEV CARB emissions rating[3]
    * Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist IMA® System

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    In-Tune Interior

    * Available leather-trimmed interior
    * USB Audio Interface[4] makes it easier to enjoy your music
    * Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition

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    * 110-hp,8-Valve, SOHC, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine
    * Dual-point sequential ignition system
    * Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

    Awards, Accolades and Ratings

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    Civic Hybrid with Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) was named a 2010 TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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    NHTSA gives 2010 Civic Hybrid five stars for frontal crash safety.

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    Civic Hybrid receives a rave review from USA Today.
     

    Planthis

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    ~ On my Black Pearl ~
    2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS: Dude looks like an Evo

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    esanchez (May 8 2007 09:52 AM)

    Wow, 3,100 lbs. is pretty porky for an econo-sedan. I hope the Evo has plenty of beans to overcome the extra porkage of the AWD. And under 20 mpg combined? Yikes! Reminds me of my VW VR6. Looks and packaging are nice, though. But for not a whole lot more money, I think I'd get a Mazdaspeed 3. :-) Can't wait to see the next-gen version of that!

    muchdrama (May 8 2007 06:35 PM)

    It seems every car is porkier these days.

    But the Lancer does explain why Mitsu is doing better these days.

    joela (May 9 2007 09:13 AM)

    sweet, in a corolla sort of way.

    t_j (May 29 2007 09:39 AM)

    I drive a graphite grey gts and it no way is that car sweet; in a corolla sort of way. corolla s' are for old ladies

    glpossum (June 13 2008 07:45 AM)

    i drive a 2008 lancer gts with the five speed manual it is a fun and sporty ride averages about 30 miles per gallon in the hills of arkansas had it for just about a year now not a bad car for the money and the over all quality



     

    Planthis

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    ~ On my Black Pearl ~
    Mitsubishi Grandis


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    A fusion of daring curves and aggressive lines in a level of design perfection only seen in concept cars, Grandis blends sporty elegance with a warm, human touch.


     

    kasun1986

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    Next-Generation 2010 Acura NSX Exposed

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    TOKYO — Honda thinks that the zebra-pattern camouflage we saw at Germany's Nürburgring in June will disguise the new look of its V10-powered Acura NSX replacement. But our sources in Japan, using some insider hints, have disrobed Honda's flagship sports car more than two years ahead of its unveiling.

    Given what we see in these renderings, the grand tourer is neat but not gorgeous, and follows the 2007 Detroit Auto Show concept car's lines closer than first thought. And that's a shame, because the two-seater Acura's expected price tag of $160,000 will place it right on top of much prettier rivals in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Maserati Gran Turismo and Jaguar XKR.

    Like the Nissan GT-R, the new Acura V10 has left inspired styling behind and instead has opted for a more practical aerodynamic exterior. The car's upslanting keyhole-shaped headlights and narrow grille seem somewhat ordinary sitting above a huge gaping airdam and ducts to channel gulps of cool air to the engine and brakes.

    Our insider explains that Honda has employed as much F1 design as possible to generate maximum downforce and straight-line stability. That is why the NSX replacement was able to turn up at the Nürburgring and rattle off a red-hot lap time of 7 minutes, 37 seconds on its first attempt, and without any cumbersome rear wings. Our source predicts that when Honda returns to the 'Ring for the autumn testing season, it will almost certainly post a time under 7:30, giving the GT-R a real run for its money.

    In contrast to Nissan and Lexus, which have used heavy rear transaxles in their GT-R and LF-A supercars to deliver equal front-rear weight distribution, Honda's trick for generating stability and downforce is pure aerodynamics. The Acura supercar will tip the scales at around 3,256 pounds, more than 550 pounds lighter than the GT-R. A quick look at the camouflaged test mule reveals extra-heavy padding around the C-pillar, which our insider hints is hiding F1-inspired design.

    The secret: The whole rear section of the coupe is like one big rear wing.

    Fitted with a 5.5-liter V10 generating upwards of 600 horsepower and 433 pound-feet of torque, the future Acura produces a thrilling exhaust note. And when speed is not the issue, the V10 deactivates five cylinders to save fuel and lower emissions. The V10 is bolted to a quick-shifting six-speed dual-clutch transmission driving the rear wheels, while a revised version of Honda's Super Handling AWD system generates the car's prodigious grip levels, enabling such a quick 'Ring lap time.

    What this means to you: Aiming to be faster than the GT-R and ZR1 and yet delivering more luxury and a better ride than the LF-A, Honda is working hard to pull off a double-whammy. — Peter Lyons, Correspondent
     

    chriela

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    Koheda danne na.........
    Renault - Megane

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    A strong personality


    Renault New Renault Mégane Coupe is equally inspired by the passion associated with the automobile.

    Its extremely dynamic frontal-styling looks feature a grille comprising two outer air-scoops picked out by a satin-finish chrome trim that runs either side of logo, as well as a central air-intake incorporating a matt-black crossbar. The headlamps, which prolong the lines of the two air-scoops, provide the vehicle with a strong, clear personality. The crease lines of the bonnet sweep up the bonnet to the windscreen pillars and continue via the raked windscreen and sloping roofline to produce a particularly dynamic silhouette.





    Sporting pedigree


    The sporting pedigree of the coupe version is further accentuated by the two vertical lines that pick out the surface of the logo on the hatch and which add a dynamic touch to the rounded forms of the rear.

    It is also equipped with an air diffuser situated beneath the bumper, while the hatch is topped by an aerodynamic lip spoiler.
     
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