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Thu, March 20, 2008 4:30 pm By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 One of the first things that strike me when I sit inside this small car Vauxhall Agila is the legroom space it has. The Agila has been designed for city life so it performs best in the city. Being a small car, it makes driving around the city quite easy and the best part is that it does not require much parking space. With airy interiors, and a 1.0-litre – with its 65bhp power output, this car is like a dream for people who need to move fast. This 75bhp CDTi gives excellent mileage, which sums up to around 15000+ miles per year.
This car is driven by performance and economy and it can be your perfect family car, if you have a family of three or four, this car has fold flat seats that give you the sense of a small van. Suzuki has always been reliable and so is this new car, which provides excellent reliability.
It is a very versatile car, which can travel in basically all sorts of weather. For its versatility and performance the price range of £7,595 - £11,195 seems to be pretty good and affordable. So, if a small car attracts you, this will be a good buy.
Tags: Small car, Vauxhall Agila, Excellent Mileage
Thu, March 13, 2008 4:09 pm By James Coolridge
 It was a wait that all Lamborghini lovers wished to and their dreams came into reality when the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 was finally launched at the Geneva Motor show a few days back. Earlier people were ecstatic about its looks and the sleek silver color. Finally at the launch, the car was presented and there was nothing but silence as the crowd present there wished to be in awe of the Lamborghini.
The car 560 horsepower at 8,000 rpm via a 5.2-liter V10 implement which means it is capable of hitting 62 mph in an astounding 3.7 seconds. But the “lambor” is not just about speed. It is also about its performance and safety. Performance wise, it is excellent and without compromising the gaze of the car, it maintains the European pedestrian safety regulations.
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 would have excellent rear an front tires mainly constituting of Pirelli Pzero 235/35 ZR 19 — 295/30 ZR 19 with strong and lightweight aluminum double wishbones along with standard Brembo brakes and a 90-liter fuel tank.
It has a four-wheel-drive-scheme with an improved hanging plan. In order to further improve driving experience, it has an optimized aerodynamics plan with the front spoiler, positioned low betwixt the air intakes, helping the car achieve top speeds without trouble. So, if you have to take my advice, go and get yourself one and you will remember it as your best buy.
Tags: Lamborghini, Lamborghini Gallardo, Geneva Motor Show
Tue, March 11, 2008 7:06 am By James Coolridge
 Since the introduction of the Mini Cooper convertible in 2005, it has not seen any major changes of late. Though this does not undermine the credibility of the car. This is a good mini car, which fits in very well with the urban life.
Performance wise the car is still at the top and has a certain charisma that attracts others. Structurally it is solid and its handling and steering capabilities match any other car of international repute. Although, the car does not have much luggage space, it does not take much parking space. It has the title of the shortest car sold in the U.S.
The mini car does come with a hefty price. It is priced at $18,700, which is expensive considering it is a small car. At this price one can actually get a car of BMW quality and engineering.
The Mini Cooper is a pleasure on weekend trips with your family and fits in well with a small family. So, if you want a change from the usual luxury cars, and want something petite, this would be a good choice for you.
Tags: Mini Cooper, Small car, Mini Cars
Mon, March 10, 2008 12:26 pm By James Coolridge
 The Cadillac has been considered by many, as the “family car” especially for buyers who are looking for an upscale family car that is actually a fun drive. Although there have been instances of people naming it a station wagon, every Cadillac marketer would want to call it “luxury utility vehicle” and I do agree with this phrase.
The new 2008 Cadillac SRX V8 SUV is a midsize SUV, which offers good performance. To add to this, it has comfortable interiors and is considered by many as the best Cadillac in decades. As you can expect from a Cadillac this car also provides you with luxury along with a ‘safety lid’. It is enjoyable to drive and it is a “solid all round performer” as quoted by Forbes.
Although many do not like the exterior, Cadillac lovers will love what they make and it sticks to the design it had originally come up with minor changes. This luxury SUV is available for the buyers with a choice of a 260-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 or a 320-hp 4.6-liter V8. It also has a rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive format, which makes it pretty versatile. All in all, it is a car, which will make you enjoy your drive.
Tags: Cadillac SRX, SUV, luxury utility vehicle
Fri, March 7, 2008 1:23 pm By James Coolridge
 When you look at this baby “The Bugatti Veyron 16.4”, you will not be overawed by its looks, at least not its exteriors, but as you look at the interiors, you will be stunned to look at its design that employs the space-saving VR principle where two slender eight-cylinder blocks are arranged at a 90° angle to each other. When you enter this mean machine, you would feel like transported to a world of its own. Its got expensive written all over it, with a superb leather finishing on the seats and interiors and also a quality metallic trim and it has a magnificently designed controls that make the backbone for this Veyron cockpit.
It is one of the most powerful machines that can traverse the road, roaring with 1001 horsepower. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 has an acceleration which is unheard of, in the sports car segment, zooming it from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds and past the 200 mph mark in a mere 24 seconds. Now, that’s what you call speed!!! It does not end there, because it will only come to exhaustion at 252.3 mph (406km/hr), and that’s because of the 923 lb-ft engine that’s does pack a punch.
If there was one car that could make the Ferraris and Aston Martins look like relative bargains, then that would be the Bugatti Veyron 16.4. Priced at $1,192,057, according to Forbes, this is one of the most expensive cars in the world.
Tags: expensive, magnificent, Sports car, Bugatti Veyron
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