Archive | March, 2010

Mercedes-Benz USA Delivers First Customer Zero-Emission F-CELL Vehicle

on March 15, 2010 in Car Shows

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The first new Mercedes-Benz F-CELL hydrogen-powered B-Class vehicles are now open to California residents, making emission-free driving a reality. Mr. Vance Van Petten took the secrets of the initial Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL vehicle open to U.S. customers during an official hand-over at the newly renovated dealership of Fletcher Jones Mercedes-Benz in Newport Beach.

Mr. Van Petten, Executive Director of the Producers Guild of America, said, “As a long-time environmental advocate and supporter of sustainable production and eco-friendly transport, I’m thrilled to become driving a vehicle that I believe represents the future of environmentally thoughtful transportation — it doesn’t only have zero emissions, it provides me with all of the safety technology one expects from Mercedes-Benz.” Continue Reading →

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2010 Toyota 4Runner Earns Highest Frontal Crash Test Rating from IIHS

on March 14, 2010 in Toyota

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced that the all-new 2010 Toyota 4Runner mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) has earned its highest ranking of “good” in their frontal offset high-speed crash ratings.

IIHS frontal crashworthiness evaluations are based on results of 40 mph frontal offset crash tests. A vehicle’s overall frontal evaluation is based on measurements of intrusion into the occupant compartment, driver seat test dummy injury severity, and the level of restraint system dummy movement during the test.  By comparison, frontal crash testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is performed at 35 mph.

The IIHS is an independent non-profit research and communications organization funded by auto insurance companies.

All Toyota and Lexus models meet or exceed the safety requirements of the federal government and the NHTSA.

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2011 Acura TSX to Debut at New York Auto Show

on March 12, 2010 in Acura, Car Shows

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Acura announced it will debut the all-new 2011 TSX Sport Wagon at the New York International Auto Show. The TSX Sport Wagon will offer a new solution to modern utility needs with its balanced and efficient performance coupled with bold styling and versatile cargo capabilities.

Arriving at Acura dealerships in the late fall, the Sport Wagon will join the TSX lineup, which already includes the 4-cylinder and V6-powered sports sedans.

The TSX Sport Wagon will be introduced at the New York International Auto Show on March 31, 2010 in the Acura booth. The press conference will be webcast live, followed by a Q&A on Twitter via @Acura_Insider.

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New Mustang V-6 With 305 HP Certified at 31 MPG Highway

on March 8, 2010 in Ford

2011 ford mustang gt 550x363 New Mustang V 6 With 305 HP Certified at 31 MPG Highway

The 2011 Ford Mustang today breaks new ground, cracking the record books as not only the most fuel-efficient Mustang ever, but also the first production car in history to produce more than 300 horsepower and more than 30 mpg highway.

The Mustang’s official EPA ratings – completed this week – certify that models equipped with the 305-hp 3.7-liter V-6 and available six-speed automatic transmission achieve 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. The standard six-speed manual transmission is rated at 30 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city.

“The Mustang engineering team aimed high and, through hard work, achieved fuel economy numbers that elevate Mustang into a class by itself,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development.

“At no other time in Mustang’s history – for that matter, in automotive history – have we been able to talk about 305 horsepower and 31 miles per gallon. The Mustang truly is a no-compromises sports car,” said Kuzak.

Mustang is powered by a lightweight, all-aluminum 3.7-liter dual-overhead-cam (DOHC) V-6 engine that uses advanced engineering to deliver its combination of power and economy. Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) adjusts the valvetrain in microseconds depending on driver inputs, further contributing to the engine’s overall efficiency. Continue Reading →

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