Chevrolet Volt
2011 Chevrolet Volt Car Picture
2011 Chevrolet Volt Car Picture
2011 Chevrolet Volt Car Picture
Clunkers program generates 700,000 new car sales
new car sales
Walt Roche installs a motor mount on a 2010 Ford Focus today at the Wayne Stamping and Assembly plant in Wayne, Mich. Cash for Clunkers generated nearly 700,000 new car sales and ended under its $3 billion budget, federal officials say.
WASHINGTON -- Cash for Clunkers generated nearly 700,000 new car sales and ended under its $3 billion budget, the Transportation Department said today.
Releasing final data, the government said dealers submitted 690,114 vouchers totaling $2.88 billion. New car sales through the program ended late Monday and dealers were allowed to submit paperwork to the government until late Tuesday.
Japanese automakers Toyota, Honda and Nissan accounted for 41 percent of the new vehicle sales, outpacing Detroit automakers General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, which had a share of nearly 39 percent. Toyota Motor Corp. led the industry with 19.4 percent of new sales, followed by General Motors Co. with 17.6 percent and Ford Motor Co. with 14.4 percent.
The Toyota Corolla was the most popular new vehicle purchased under the program, followed by the Honda Civic, Toyota Camry and Ford Focus.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said U.S. consumers and workers were "the clear winners" under the program. "Manufacturing plants have added shifts and recalled workers. Moribund showrooms were brought back to life and consumers bought fuel-efficient cars that will save them money and improve the environment," he said.
The White House Council of Economic Advisers said the program will boost economic growth in the third quarter by 0.3 to 0.4 percentage points because of the increased auto sales in July and August. An estimated 42,000 jobs will be created or saved during the second half of the year, the White House said.
The program, which began in late July, offered consumers rebates of $3,500 or $4,500 off the price of a new vehicle in return for trading in their older, less fuel-efficient vehicles. The trade-in vehicles needed to get 18 miles per gallon or less and were then scrapped.
It proved far more popular than lawmakers originally thought. Congress was forced to add another $2 billion to the original $1 billion budget when the first pot of money nearly ran out in a week. The extra money was supposed to last through Labor Day, but in the end, Cash for Clunkers ran only about a month.
Dealers loved the new sales, but reported major hassles trying to get the government to repay them for the rebates they gave customers. The government extended the deadline for them to file deals, but many still haven't received their money.
Peter Kitzmiller, president of the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association, said most dealers appeared to get their paperwork in by the Tuesday night deadline. He expressed hope the pace of repayments would pick up now that government officials are working through the backlog.
The Transportation Department said Wednesday that 2,000 people are processing dealer applications, but Kitzmiller said the rate of repayment hasn't increased. "I'm a little concerned that we haven't seen any improvement," he said.
The government said 84 percent of the trade-ins were trucks and 59 percent of the new vehicles were passenger cars. New vehicles bought through Cash for Clunkers had an average fuel-efficiency of 24.9 miles per gallon, compared with an average of 15.8 mpg for trade-ins, a 58 percent improvement.
American companies accounted for all the top-10 traded-in vehicles. The Ford Explorer four-wheel-drive was the most popular, followed by the Ford F-150 Pickup two-wheel-drive, the Jeep Grand Cherokee four-wheel-drive and Ford Explorer two-wheel-drive.
Review And Specs nissan leaf
It seems that the electric car is back from the dead. You may have noticed that Nissan obviously no trend in hybrid cars. While other producers to pump more money into research and development of hybrid Nissan lead to a true all electric vehicle. The end result is the 2011 Nissan Leaf, the first mass produced all electric car to be placed on the sale of American consumers. The following is a description of the features and specifications.
New Nissan blades powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery making it one of the first vehicle of sophisticated technology. New lithium-ion batteries have a longer range and better acceleration than comparable size batteries nickel metal hydride. There are several ways to recharge the system. 1) Station Nissan for the family, which runs on 220 volts and must be installed by a certified electrician. This charger takes about 4 to 8 hours with full costs. 2) Leaves Commercial Base Station, this option only takes about 30 minutes but this time there are limited seats for this method. Nissan is currently working with various cities and companies across the country for commercial infrastructure charging points to be developed. The leaves have filled an estimated range of 100 miles.
There are two trim levels are available:
SV standard equipment includes keyless ignition, keyless entry, automatic climate control, 16-inch alloy wheels, power lock, power windows, cruise control, LED lights, tilt steering wheel, 60/40 folding rear seat, height adjustable driver�s seat, the computer travel, fabric made from recycled materials, Bluetooth, six-speaker sound system with CD player, auto dimming rear view mirrors, satellite radio, iPods and USB interface, additional audio connectivity and navigation system. Machine is 80 kilowatt synchronous electric motor powered by a battery 24 kWh lithium-ion batteries. Output of 107 horsepower and 207 pounds feet of torque. Standard safety equipment includes stability control, traction control, ABS brakes, airbags and side curtain airbags.
SL-Adding automatic lights, reversing cameras, solar panels mounted spoiler, fog lamps and cargo cover. All the machinery and safety standards remain the same.
All the leaves come standard with Nissan Nissan Connection, remote system that reports the battery data and to enable the climate control device.
lamborghini Murcielago
lamborghini Murcielago
lamborghini Murcielago
lamborghini Murcielago
is a high-performance two-door, two-seat sports car that was produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 2001 and 2010. Often referred to as a supercar, it was the flagship of the automaker's lineup. The Murci
lago was introduced as a coup in 2001 for the 2002 model year, succeeding the famed Diablo supercar in Lamborghini's lineup. The car was the automaker's first new design in eleven years, as well as the first under the ownership of German automaker VW. It was styled by Peruvian-born Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, Lamborghini's head of design from 1998.
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lago was introduced as a coup in 2001 for the 2002 model year, succeeding the famed Diablo supercar in Lamborghini's lineup. The car was the automaker's first new design in eleven years, as well as the first under the ownership of German automaker VW. It was styled by Peruvian-born Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, Lamborghini's head of design from 1998.
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2010 Porsche 911The 911 Carrera comes as either a coupe or a cabriolet, in either a rear-wheel drive (C2) or an all-wheel drive (C4) configuration. The 911 C2 and C4 are powered by a 345-hp direct-injection 3.6-liter flat six-cylinder engine and the S variants of the C2 and C4 are powered by a 385-hp direct-injection 3.8-liter flat six-cylinder engine. The Turbo coupe and cabriolet models sport a 500-hp twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat six engine and standard all-wheel drive. Transmission choices include either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission known as PDK. The Targa, with its innovative glass-paneled roof has the same drivetrains as the Carrera C4 and C4S models. The track-derived GT3 is powered by a 435-hp 3.8-liter flat six-cylinder engine and comes exclusively as a rear-wheel drive coupe with a six-speed manual transmission.
For 2010, the X51 Power Kit returns to the option list of the S models, The Turbo receives a minor face-lift, a new engine and chassis tuning, and the GT3 returns to the line-up after a one-year hiatus, with more power and refreshed styling.
The Porsche 911 GT2 is a sports car built by the German manufacturer Porsche since 1994. It is based on the 911 Turbo, and uses a similar twin-turbocharged engine, but features numerous upgrades, including engine upgrades, larger brakes, and stiffer suspension calibration. The GT2 is significantly lighter than the Turbo due to its use of rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive, and the lightening or removal of interior components.
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Porsche 911 1980Manufactured by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, the Porsche 911 is a sports car that made its debut in 1964. It was preceded by Porsche 356 and was succeeded by Porsche 964. Since its inception in 1964, it has undergone evolution, but the engine has remained the same on all 911s as a six-cylinder boxer engine. Exclusively produced in 1980, only 400 units were manufactured of the Porsche 911 SC Weissach. The car comes to life with the help of a 6 cylinder F engine that is air cooled. The engine is located in the rear, and the car is a rear wheel drive. It is able to churn 172.0 BHP at 5500 rpm, and a torque of 175 ft-lbs at 4200 rpm. It is equipped with a standard manual transmission with 5 gears. The car has independent front suspensions with MacPherson struts, torsion bar, anti-roll bar, and the rear suspensions are independent, and endowed with semi-trailing arms, transverse torsion bar, and anti-roll bar. The car accelerates to a top speed of 150 mph, and goes from 0 to 60 miles in 7 seconds. The car runs on gasoline, and the fuel is fed through a Bosch K-Tronics CIS fuel injection. The car has a compression ratio of 9.3 to 1. The 1980, 911 �s were available in either Pongee Beige Metallic or a metallic charcoal gray color. The interiors were embellished with red/burgundy carpet and beige leather seats. The rear of the car received a RS wing or a whaletail while the front got a new spoiler. All the Weissach�s were 2 door coupes with aspirated engines.
Porsche 911The Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 RS become a Speedster on the track and coupled with the powerful engine, the Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 RS is bound to hit the final stretch sooner than other competitors. The price of the car would also rise, and it is expected that the Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 RS would be far more expensive than the Porsche 911 Turbo GT2.Many people thought that the difference in prices would not be that much, as the Porsche 911 Turbo GT3 RS cost just $20,000 more than the Porsche 911 Turbo GT3. However, a Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 RS is bound to cost far more and it is rumored that the introductory price of the car would easily be somewhere around $250,000. This is quite a large amount, but the value is completely justified with the options that the car has to offer.The Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 RS features a beautifully designed interior that combines luxury with a cockpit, making it extremely comfortable for drivers to maintain composure and remain peaceful in their seats while driving the Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 RS. A power steering makes handling the car a very easy job, and the large tires provide great traction on rough roads and surfaces. Overall, the Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 RS is bound to please many Porsche fans and is sure to be a major hit, but it all depends on its release. It is said that the Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 RS would be released somewhere around September, but rumors suggest that Porsche have bought forward the release date of the Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 RS.
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