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Porche says No Thanks to the Detroit Auto Show

The North American branch of Porsche announced today that they would be skipping the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan in 2009. Vice President of Marketing, David Pryor, explained that Porsche would instead be focusing their marketing on areas in which they recorded the majority of their sales in the past year.

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So by refocusing their attention on their current customer base Porsche North American, Inc will only be taking their displays to the major auto shows in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Toronto. Thus, Porsche will be attending all the major shows in the USA except Detroit. In making this decision to sit out the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit Porsche has given up their prime space in the Cobo Arena and thus opted to sit-out the season opener of the Auto Show season.

Source[PureGreenCars]

Ikea UK to use hybrid vehicles

Swedish design and retail sensation Ikea are going to be switching their entire fleet of cars over to hybrid power in the UK. Hybrid powered vehicles use a combination of electric and normal fuel engine for it power.

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The company at the moment uses Skoda for all of their company cars, but by next year will be switching those for the Honda Civic hybrid power. This is said to a pilot program to see how it goes and if all goes fine then this trend is likely to be rolled out all over Europe and other Countries with an Ikea presence.

This is great news for Honda, especially as the main rival in the hybrid market is Toyota, whose hybrid vehicles totally dominate the market place throughout the world where they are available. However there are changes ahead for both Honda and Toyota as they change their hybrid ranges, Honda will be bringing to the market a new small hybrid car.

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The move by Ikea is a bold one, but this only effects their company cars, and as they wish to reduce their Co2 emissions by nine percent by the year 2010, they may need to look at their commercial vehicles, it is these larger diesel powered vehicles that need to be looked at more closely.

Source [Money Central]

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design: Engineered To Perfection

The modern designed Volvo S40 T5 R-Design has sleek, free-floating console with whiplash protection system and a high-performance five-cylinder T5 engine. The front-wheel drive S40 is engaged into 227hp with 5000 rpm revolution and 236 lb-ft torque. As a preventive safe, the S40 has daytime running lights, IDIS Intelligent Driver Information System and anti-locking break system with electronic brake assistance (EBA). The ergonomically designed seats give you full comfort. $32,350.

Video of the Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Concept Car

In contrast to the Jag below, I’m pretty stoked about Toyota FT-HS that Brian discussed below. A performance hybrid? And check out the video! This is tactful, but original exterior design. Nice job. Can’t wait to see her on the road.

Here’s a Toyota FT-HS on the show floor:

And here’s the stylized promo video that Toyota put out:

The Best 5 Used Cars

Are you planning on buying a new car in the near future? If so, we often want to take a lot of time on this. We want to make sure we buy the best car for the price, the mileage, for the shape it’s in, and we want to make sure it’ll last us a long time, so we don’t have to buy another one soon.

There are several cars on the market, so it’s hard to find even where to start. If you’re looking for a car that is used, and you want to make sure you make the best choice, there are some cars that are known for being the best cars even when used. Continue reading below to find out where to start, and what you should consider for your next car.

Honda Civic

If you’re looking for a car with great gas mileage, reliability, and great performance, you can definitely count on the Honda Civic. It is also known for its safety, quality, and is known to be one of the best used cars out there.

Subaru Impreza

If you’re looking for a car that is all about safety when you drive, be sure to consider the Subaru Impreza! This car has received excellent scores on its safety tests, and has one of the best resale values out there!

Toyota Prius

If you didn’t know already, the Toyota Prius has an awesome gas mileage of in the 40s! Along with its great gas mileage also comes with dependability, and another great resale value!

Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is an awesome car that most people really enjoy. If you’re looking for a fast and sporty car, there is no better way to go than by a Mustang. It is one of the top 10 selling used cars!

Mazda MX-5 Miata

The handling on this vehicle is known to be some of the best out there. It is also known for its dependability, sexy and sleek look, and its great price!

There are a lot of great cars on the market. Although, if you’re looking for some of the best when it comes to used cars, these 5 are definitely up there, and should be considered. So, when you’re looking for that new car, be sure to take a second look at these few vehicles with awesome ratings.

Ford Tweaks Six-Speed Transmission for 3.5L Fuel Efficient engine

Ford introduces its 3.5 EcoBoost V6 engine this spring. This environmentally-friendly is coupled by a six-speed 6F-55 SelectShift automatic transmission that’s been configured to meet higher torque demands of the new twin-turbo direct fuel injection engine.

Both technologies will be available in Ford’s 2010 Lincoln MKS (see pic!). The 6F-55 transmission was developed from the successful blueprint of Ford’s 6F-50 transmission. Compared to the 6F-50 transmission, however, the 6F-55 is bulked up and strengthened to work with the EcoBoost V6’s architecture.

All changes were geared towards improved power and fuel efficiency. The modifications included friction material grooves that break up fluid flow and reduce clutch drag losses; nine wave CBLR; improved calibration measures; and a 15-degree-increase of start-to-open temperatures.

The torque of this transmission was also altered to improve the vehicle’s drivability. Together, the EcoBoost V6 and the 6F-55 automatic transmission are pegged to produce 355 horse power and 475 Nm of torque. Ford brags that this translates to higher power and better fuel-economy compared the V8 engine of Lexus GS460 and Infiniti M45.

Ford projects that both technologies will dominate their sustainability strategy for years to come. They’ve targeted that by the end of 2012, nearly all of Ford’s transmissions in North America will be converted to advanced six-speed gearboxes. Ford marks up 2013 as the year when nearly 90% of Ford’s North American vehicles will nestle EcoBoost engines.

The 6F-55 was produced at the Van Dyke Transmission Plant based in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This Ford Plant also produced the 6F-50 and 6F-35 transmissions. The plant is recognized as one of the Ford Centers of Excellence for six-speed transmissions.

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