The 2011 Ford Mustang GT V8 Cars

Ford has given the American muscle car scene a new lease of life with the imminent release of the new 2011 Mustang V8 cars.

The heart of the new model Ford Mustang just has to be the V8 engine. It is a return to the 5.0-liter capacity that is so inspiring.

It is a 5.0-liter quad cam all alloy V8 that can rev to 7000rpm (previous engine was 6500rpm). The 2011 Mustang GT will be in an excellent position to challenge those in the Chevrolet camp, such as the Camaro or the Dodge Challenger. They of course must persist with the Chevrolet 6 litre all alloy OHV (still OHV).

The new Ford engine will also have such features as Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (known as Ti-VCT) and is expected to deliver 412HP and 390FT.LB of torque.

To support this new V8 engined Mustang muscle car are two new gearboxes, a six speed automatic and a six speed manual.

The rear suspension will also come in for some upgrades, along with the option of a Brembo brake upgrade, summer performance tires and a set of 19-inch alloys.

And when you look at the engine it is the sexiest looking Mustang GT V8 production engine since the BOSS 429.

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New VW Cars for 2011

Volkswagen has an exciting year ahead of them, with the release and development of numerous new VW cars. From family vehicles to the sportiest of cars there is certainly a huge range to choose from.

The most anticipated new family saloon from VW cars is the new Up! range. This range of cars includes the Up! the Space Up! the Space Up! Blue van and the E-UP! These new range of cars were unveiled at the beginning of the year at the Frankfurt motor show. They use the latest technology and space saving techniques to build a car with maximum space. The E-UP is a battery powered car which can be charged to 80% capacity within the hour. The car uses solar panels on the roof and lithium powered batteries to maximise the potential of this space saving car.

If a family car isn't quite what you're looking, VW cars have also been developing the Concept A. The concept A is what some people would consider that perfect Volkswagen; clean, sporty and economic. This car is modern, sleek and stylish. It has four leather patent seats and a concertina style soft top roof, perfect for those hot summer days.

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Top Cars for 2011 in Australia

Available for ownership, the top new cars for 2011 have gained positive reviews in Australia.

Featuring new updates for 2011, the Mitsubishi Lancer has added a new SX model. The new cars will deliver improved sound insulation as well as welcome lights, USB port and LCD display. Besides offering great fuel economy these new cars are outfitted with a 2.0 litre MVEC engine.

Capable of carrying up to 5 passengers, the 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor offers comfortable and spacious seating. This mid-size SUV offers impressive new features, including a hands-free Bluetooth system, steering column-mounted cruise control, and easy to read gauges.

Continuing to be a favourite and affordable small-size car, the 2011 Ford WT Fiesta Zetec Hatch features a sporty exterior, suspensions, USB ports and perimeter alarm system. Delivering the same excellent fuel economy, this new car will come out in March 2011.

For truck-lovers, the all new 2011 Ford Ranger 4x4 has stepped up on this version of one of the most popular vehicles of this class. Get a pick-up truck that gives total confidence in power, control, comfort and safety. Get more power for even more fuel economy.

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Maruti Cars - Maruti Suzuki Swift 2011 Review

Maruti Swift is one of the bestselling brands for a decade now. In fact it is one of most anticipated model of 2011. Maruti Swift has changed from being a docile car to rather powerful vehicle overnight. The best thing that happened to Swift this year is the needed alignment of the gas gauge.

Maruti Year 2011

The good news is not only for swift, but the sale figures of Maruti showed rise of 15.5 percent this year, according to the report published in February 2011. The report also mentioned that more than 1, 11,645 units were exported as compare to 96,650 units last year.

Maruti Swift Review

The Suzuki lineup in India has been led by the Swift for many years, but the car was in need of change and revamp for sure. Thankfully the new changes and promise of better vehicle has given a renewed hype to Swift again. Physically speaking the car has not changed too much but the internal engine and design has been changed dramatically. Maruti Swift weights less than Maruti Esteem car by more than 100kg, but the stability and performance is quite similar to that. The reality is one can feel being light, Swift can move faster and perform well in comparison to Esteem.

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Upcoming Cars in 2011

Hondra Brio is one of the small cars which is expected to lunch by September 2011, and the estimated price would be 4.5 lakhs. The Brio is powered with 1 1.2 liter VTEC petrol engine, just like JAZZ. Honda claims that the fuel efficiency would be 20 kmpl. Brio is comparable to the likes of the Maruti Ritz and Hyundai i10.

Fiat is also all set to launch its hatchback BRAVO. The Bravo is a three door hatch with options of both petrol and diesel engine. Bravo is expected to be the most expensive hatchback to be launched in India.
After i10 and ii20, it's now the turn of the Hyundai i30 to prove its metal in the Indian hatchback segment. It comes with 1.4litre engine. The i30 is expected to be priced at around 6 lakhs.

The ix20 a new MUV to be launched by Hyundai, it adopts a new design language that is refered to as" fluid sculpture". The ix20 is expected to be priced between Rs.8 to 10 lakh.

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2011's Best New Cars

Many of the best new cars for 2011 have advanced safety features that keep you and your passengers more secure as well as making your insurance agent happy. Keep in mind when considering a new car the potential cost of your cover insurance, and seek an online car insurance quote to help you make the final purchase decision.

Electric

The Tesla Roadster for 2011 is the gold-standard for electric vehicles, with a price to match at £86950. Manufactured at the Lotus plant in Hethel, England, the 2011 Roadster can travel up to 386 km on a single charge - compared to the electric Nissan Leaf, which has a range of 161 km. Performance-wise, this revolutionary electric car goes from 0-96.5 km/h in 3.7 seconds. However, the manufacturer announced in January 2011 that Roadster production will be suspended until 2013, so this is the year to snap up your Tesla Roadster, available by order.

Hybrid

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is the long-awaited electric/petrol hybrid that has been heralded as the most fuel-efficient vehicle available on the world market. Named Car of the Year for 2011 by Motor Trend magazine, the Volt can travel up to 65 km on an electric charge, at which point the petrol-powered generator kicks in to assist the electric engine. While the manufacturer is not due to release the Volt in Europe and the UK until November of 2011, carmagazine.com speculates the MSRP will be near £25,500. The Opal/Vauxhall Amper, the European spec version of the same automobile, will sell for £28,995 after deducting a £5000 government subsidy.

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Mobile Applications on 2011 GM Cars

The technology offering mobile applications on GM cars is expanding so that owners of 2011 Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac or GMC will be able to control functions of their cars from their phones. Earlier this year, mobile applications were announced for Chevy Volt only.

OnStar is going to extend the applications for GM vehicles and customize them for the customers. The applications will be brand specific and owners can activate the functions available to them, such as remote start, lock and unlock doors, horn and lights using their smartphones. Such applications will be able to provide information on the level of fuel, remaining oil life, tire pressure and average of miles per gallon.

The OnStar communication system on GM cars has been perceived as too invasive, due to the publicity related to a carjacking in California when OnStar disabled the gas pedal of the car. General Motors have equipped its vehicles with Stolen Vehicle Slowdown feature since 2009. OnStar can slow down a stolen car or deactivate ignition through the Remote Ignition Block.

However, the possibility of helping the police track down stolen vehicles has made some customers question the way OnStar can use the information obtained about the cars whose owners are subscribed to their service.

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Upcoming Cars in India in 2011

The Indian car industry is looking forward to 2011 as yet another promising year approaches. A high growth rate of 30 percent, has already reflected in the sales records of India's largest four wheel manufacturing giants Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Maruti Suzuki India has recently reported a hike of 14.73 per cent in car sales during January, 2011, whereas the European car giant, Volkswagen has collectively sold 5601 units for its two models hatchback Polo and sedan Vento in the month of January, increasing its sales 10-folds in the last month itself.

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Car Reliability 2011 - Consumer Reports' Best Cars

Each year Consumer Reports predicts the reliability of vehicle models based on the reported performance over the preceding 3 years, or fewer years if data are limited, as they are for newer models such as the Ford Fusion. The best small cars, family cars, upscale/luxury cars, minivan, small SUVs, midsize SUVs, Luxury SUVs, and pickup trucks by CR's predicted infrequency of serious problems is given below.

In the small car category, Honda and Toyota vehicles dominate. The five best small cars of 2011 are:

Toyota Yaris, a sedan or 2-door or 4-door hatchback
Honda Fit, a 4-door hatchback
Toyota Motor Corporation's Scion xD, a 4-door hatchback
Honda Civic Coupe
Honda Civic Sedan.

For comparison, last year's 2010 Auto Reliability Grade Point Averages (GPAs) of these models for model years 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 are:

Toyota Yaris Hatchback: a perfect 4.00
Honda Fit: 4.00
Scion xD: 4.00
Honda Civic Coupe: N/A
Honda Civic Sedan: 3.50.

In the category of family cars, Ford Motor Company captures first and second place for 2011 predicted reliability. The two are:

Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford Fusion with a V6 engine and front-wheel drive.

The 2010 Auto Reliability GPAs of these models are:

Ford Fusion Hybrid: 4.00 (based on only a one-year data history)
Ford Fusion with a V6 and fwd: 3.75.

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