Honda has always been in the forefront to make this planet a better place through better technologies and they have tried to incorporate those technologies in their automobiles. Recently, two Honda auto plants in Ohio earned the US Environmental Protection Agency’s 2011 Energy Star that is provided to companies that provides energy efficient facilities. This is for the consecutive fifth time that both the auto plants have received this recognition from the US government. The Honda auto plants in East Liberty and Marysville have been among the best auto plants that Honda have at the moment.
Chevrolet is really making lot of news with their all new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. Now, engineers for Chevrolet Malibu have announced that they have managed to get one million miles of on-road development testing which they have managed in last 22 months in more than six continents. Chevrolet has been working on the extensive on-road development process to make sure that the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu really gets some more news across the globe and that it is introduced globally.
It always feels better when some of the top cars are listed as the best car of the year. Every year Car and Driver Magazine selects some of the best cars sold in America and this time the magazine has decided to name Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman as one of the best cars that is sold in American market. It sounds unbelievable for Porsche but they have been in this list for the 11th time in the last 13 years which only speaks about how good their cars have been. Eddie Alterman, Editor-in-Chief of Car and Driver Magazine said that like every other year the cars that are selected this year are among the best cars that have been launched this year and available in the market today. He said that out of 68 contenders for the title only 10 cars were able to make in to the list because of their consistent performance, good values and extraordinary features and qualities that makes driving a fun experience. He also said that Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman definitely are in the list of the 10 Best Cars of the Year because they can perform better and they have good value in the market.
Speed might be too dangerous but it has always attracted men towards it. Millions of people around the world love to take control over their vehicles and drive at top speed to make sure they get some adrenaline rush. Hence, many automobile manufacturers come up with cars that can provide speeds that can go beyond the imagination. If you are interested in top cars you can always look for best new sports cars 2011 to find the latest cars. There are many cars that claim to break the records but here we will take a quick look at some of the world’s fastest cars of all time.
1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
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They say that a picture paints a thousand words and infographics are a great way to visually represent complex data. Staveley Head a leading provider of courier insurance and other commercial motor policies, recently produced an infographic that lays bare the realities of rising fuel prices in the UK. Year-on-year we can see that the UK is consistently amongst the most expensive countries in the world when it comes to paying for fuel.
The cost to run an average car has risen by over 14% in the past year, that’s three times inflation. To put that in perspective, the average UK motorist is paying over £800 more to run their car than they did a year ago, with £160 of that increase cost down to fuel rises.
People today are always interested in knowing what technologies they will have in their hands in the near future and this is the reason why most companies today love to participate in exhibition shows and events. Car companies are always interested in providing better vehicles to their customers and therefore they prefer to exhibit their new car models at various car shows where they can also get some valuable feedback to ensure that they make the most of the information they have gathered. Kelley Blue Book sums up the LA Auto Show as one of the best auto shows on the planet and therefore there are millions of people who flock to LA to check out some of the top futuristic cars.
There is a tough competition going on in the automobile industry and therefore all auto makers are busy trying to provide something new and different to their consumers which would attract more and more buyers. Toyota has been making many cars these days that cater to the taste of average income buyers. However, they are also going for some diversity and trying to come up with something better. Toyota has now unveiled the 2013 Scion FRS which is a compact rear wheel drive sports car for those who really want a nice sports car. This high performance car is really the most eagerly awaited car and will be available in the market from spring 2012.
