Top 5 Automotive News Stories of 2009
Last year was full of automotive news, so we are going to take a look at what stories touched people the most:
* The Toyota Gas Pedal Malfunction and Recall
* When off-duty Police Officer Mark Saylor and three members of his family were killed in a collision as passengers a Toyota Lexus ES 350 sedan that was uncontrollably accelerating down a California Highway, it attracted attention. The cause of the horrible accident was an apparent flaw in the design of the Lexus’ gas pedal. This was only one of several stories that, when considered together, painted an eerily similar story of acceleration issues in multiple Toyota models. As horrible as this would be in taken as it is, the story continued to worsen as a former Toyota lawyer reported that the company first ignored the problem when it was reported, and then tried to cover it up. To date, according to one safety research firm, there have been more than 34 sudden acceleration deaths in Toyotas, more than any other car maker. The 2009 Tesla Roadster Hits the Market
* Tesla put out the two-seater electric powered sports car this year with a single speed a transmission that can do 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, seamlessly, and that has a sleek front end and smooth, and contoured rear end that reach as far as the rear wheel wells. China Becomes the New Automotive Superpower
* Trends in auto sales generally tell a great deal about the direction the economy of a country is taking. In 2009, fourteen years ahead of schedule, China overtook the USA in projected car purchases for the year, making it the world’s largest car market. The Release of the 2009 Honda FXC Read the rest of this entry »
Automotive News – All You Need To Know About Cars
Automobile manufacturers all over the world constantly maintain positive sale performances this year regardless of rising oil prices. Not even the horrible earthquake in Japan which happened earlier this year could slow down the pace of the automotive industry. People’s interest on this subject is very high. On the other hand, the industry is ever changing. Many car owners and enthusiasts feel the need to keep up with the latest automotive trends such as new car launches, events, car modification tips, technical guides and race reviews. There is where automotive news comes in.
Besides car aficionados, mechanics and workshop owners can also benefit from the latest automotive news. Vehicles and machines are constantly evolving. More recent models may have newer technologies and more sophisticated features or parts. As mechanics always deal with machines, they need to upgrade their knowledge from time to time, to keep up with the changing trends. They can get the latest updates from automotive news or from attending car exhibitions or motor shows.
Besides going to exhibitions, people can also get the latest information from automotive magazines. There are still many people today who buy physical copies of magazines to add to their collection. With the advancement of technology, the internet has changed the way we live. The internet gives us unlimited access to any kind of information. Now it is possible to get the latest news about the automotive industry online. People can access them anywhere, anytime, and free of charge. Read the rest of this entry »
2011 Ford Focus Sedan, Low Price – High Quality
- ford focus sedan
Competition in automotive industry still dominated by automobile industries; in 2011 some auto companies are ready to launch a superior product to the market. 2011 Ford Focus Sedan comes as a powerful sports car with superior handling. This car, presented in fabulous model as it’s known as a formidable sports car. 2011 Ford Focus Sedan was released on the market at a low price with it’s premium features, which offered at prices range about USD17.000 – USD27 .000.
2011 Ford Focus Sedan specs are present with four-door car and 13.5 gallons capacity of fuel. Design in strong body structure with 175.0 ” length and 78.4″ wide (with mirrors), it provide a large space to comfort the passenger until five person capacity. This Sedan has responsive machine with Duratec 2.0L 16V DOHC I-4 on the engine, Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) = 140 @ 6000, and five main bearings that makes this car run very fast. Focus Sedan also provides other advantages, such as fuel-efficient, which categorize into two specifications EPA est. mpg: 25 City/35 Hwy for manual and EPA est. mpg: 25 City/34 Hwy for automatic. It also has 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transaxle, and an optional electronically controlled 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transaxle. The material used for cylinder head and engine block is made from aluminum.
