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The brand new 2010 Sonata from the Hyundai looks clean and trendy in its exterior design and seems to feature with the new brand designs in overall structure. The vehicle Sonata is expected to launch in the mid of 2010.

According to the 2009 Initial Quality Study (IQS), the Hyundai group brand Sonata stood in the fourth place in the survey conducted by the J. G Power and Associates. The Korean automobile producer Hyundai has jumped from 13th position in the year 2008 to 4th position in the year 2009, next to the automobile manufacturers Lexus, Porsche and the Cadillac.

With its new launch Sonata, the Hyundai is expecting more response from the customers as the design concepts in the vehicle are more innovative. The center stack console in the Sonata has a similar design as that of in the Genesis Coupe model.

The technological features in the vehicle include-

• Digital clock at the top of center stack
• Audio System
• Climate Controls

The digital clock is fixed at the top of the stack, while the audio and the climate controls come beneath the digital clock. The dashboard in the vehicle is expected to come with two separate gauges for the speedometer and the tachometer.

The new Sonata is intended to br released as a competitor to the models like the VW Passat, Honda Accord and the upcoming Opel Insighnia. The interior in the vehicle will be updated by the more quality and much higher grade materials.

The Cadillac will be releasing the new SRX model in the year 2010, the design features in the vehicle is similar to that of the BRX model released by the Cadillac group. The vehicle will be shown at the Detroit Auto Show in the year 2009. The SRX vehicle, which is yet to be released, will be a successor model to the Provoq concept from the Cadillac group.

The SRX model is sharing most of the features from the General Motors’s vehicles. The powertrain used in the SRX is the biggest difference when compared with the Provoq model. It uses the E-Flex powertrain that is based on the Volt along with an extender, the fuel cell range. The SRX model falls under the category of the conventional fully modern luxury crossover vehicle.
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The new S8 from the Audi group is expected to unveil at the Frankfurt Auto Show at the last season of the model year 2009. The vehicle happens to come as a predecessor to the 7 series model from the Audi group, which lagged in the styling and the present S8 will come with a new facelift. According to the sources from the Audi, the chief designer Stefan Sielaff stated that the new generation 2010 comes with the more precise, sharper and strong model.

The present model design and its previous version look pleasing to eyes, but it does not convey the innovative chassis technology, which is beneath the appearance. The new Audi S8 body structure is stronger and lighter than those of its previous steel structuring versions.
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The new 2010 Sierra from the General Motors Corporation was scheduled to receive a latest V8 turbo diesel engine, but its opening has been delayed due to the General Motor’s financial problem. Otherwise, the Sierra 1500 released in the year 2009 should remain unchanged extensively.

The vehicle falls under the category of pickup truck class cars. The 2010 Sierra happens to come in three types of models regular cab, crew cab and the extended cab model vehicles. All the vehicles are designed by taking its basic model designs like the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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The new 2010 S60 model from the Volvo group will debut at the Detroit Auto Show that will be held in the month of July, 2009 as a preview to the expected 2010 Volvo S60 model vehicle. The vehicle falls under the category of the sedan model.

The vehicle looks similar to that of the VW Passat CC and the Mercedes CLS with a short rear deck and the long hood. The grille in the vehicle will be larger and the two LED lamps flanks at the either side. The rectangular diffuser beneath the vehicle adjusts the speed of the vehicle, giving the S60 vehicle better fuel economy and the better aerodynamics.
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The Navigator hit the roads for the first time in the year 1997, manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. The vehicle falls under the category of full-sized luxury sport utility vehicles and is still under production for over a decade or so.

Navigators released in the year 2008 was issued with a measurement for the efficiency of fuel, due to which, vehicle gained fuel rating of 12 miles per US gallon in the city, while that of 18 miles per US gallons on highway roads. The Navigators released prior to this model differ by one or two miles per gallon.

The prominent features included in the 2010 Navigator are:

• Analog Clock
• HID Head lights
• DVD based rear seat video
• Independent rear suspension
• Advanced steering
• Traction Control System
• Roll Stability control
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The Skoda Octavia hit the market in the year 1996 and is still under production till date. The Octavia falls under the category of small family cars. The present Octavia is available in 5-door estate and in hatchback body styles. The vehicle shares its platform and several components of the Volkswagen Golf and Jetta models.

Due to the style of notchback liftback, the vehicle appears as a saloon. In the markets of China, the Octavia family car is termed as saloon rather a hatchback. Now, it is time to take a sneak peak at the all new 2010 Octavia!

The noticeable features in the vehicle include-

• Haldex Traction Control System
• Computer controlled clutch
• DSG transmission and
• Large Bumpers
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The 2010 Chevy Malibu has been recently unveiled and this killer machine will be quite promising with a good amount of modifications to the existing model. The noticeable improvements in the 2010 Malibu include:
• Dual overhead cam
• Balance Shafts
• Traction Control
• Pressure Monitoring System
• Disc and the Anti lock brakes
• Electronic Stability Control

The Malibu released in the year 2008 offered 2.4 liter inline 4-engine, which produced 126 kilo watts of power and a 3.6 liter V6 that produced 188 kilo watts of power. The Malibu has received the critical praises from the press of The New York Times referring the vehicle as “super Accord”, from the General Motors, and the Car and Driver Magazine stated as “Camry, Beware”.

The model received the award North American cart of the year at the North American International Auto Show in the month of January, 2008. It won the North American COTY Award in the year 2007.
The initial sales of the vehicles crossed the expectations of the sources from the General Motors and were sold equal to the Cadillac CTS and the Buick Enclave models released by the same company. The Malibu after its redesigning in the year 2007 reflecteed increased sale up to 50 percent, thereby increasing the General Motor’s share market by 8.4 percent.

The Malibu from the house of Chevrolet hit the market for the first time in the year 1964. The vehicle falls under the category of mid-sized sedans. It was released as a predecessor to the Chevrolet Beretta and successor to the Chevrolet Celebrity model. The vehicle was redesigned and launched in the year 1997 and is still under production. It is marketed in the countries like Canada, Mexico, United States and the Middle East countries.

The Malibu released in the year 1964 was a sub-series to the model Chevrolet Chevelle. The Malibu were available in the four body styles namely four door sedan, 2-door sport Coupe hardtop, two seat station wagon and the convertible. The space inside the Malibu was more when compared with the 300 Deluxe and the Chevelle 300 models and was made with the vinyl upholstery and pattern cloth.
The Malibu released in the year 1965 was carried with the changes like fixing new grille and the tail part of the vehicle was revised.

The Malibu released in the year 1968 was released as a second generation model and was continued till the year 1972. The body styles of this vehicle were available in four models namely the 4-door station wagon, 2-door convertible, 2-door coupe and in 4-door sedan. The vehicle was redesigned again in the year 1973and launched as a third generation model. The models released in this period were mid range Malibu, Chevelle Deluxe and the top line Laguna.

The model Deluxe ended its production in the year 1974 and the Malibu model became the entry level vehicle. The Laguna was replaced with the Malibu Classic and Laguna S-3 was launched as a replacement to the SS model and continued its production till 1976.

The Mariner hit the market for the first time in the year 2005 and is still under production, manufactured in various generations. It falls under the category of Compact Crossover SUV class model vehicle. The body style of the vehicle is designed based on the 4-door SUV with the front engine layout, providing both the front wheel and the four wheel drive. The vehicle is designed based on the Ford CD2 platform. It offers 2.3 liter I4 engine and the 3.0 liter V6 engine that produces 114 kilo watts and the 150 kilo watts of power respectively. The vehicle has the transmission of 4-speed automatic providing the wheel base of 2619 mm.

Now it is time to take a sneak peak at the all new exciting 2010 Mariner. Beyond the other undisclosed security features, the noticeable specs in the 2010 Mariner include -

• Personal DVD players for each seat
• Rear bucket seats
• Increased rear seat legroom
• Center console & rear seat fold-out writing desks
• LED lighting
• Refrigerator
• A 110-volt outlet

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2010 Nitro will soon rock the roads, and it will be offered with following noticeable features:

• Advanced Disc Brakes
• Independent front suspension system
• Hard roof top
• Auxiliary transmission cooler

The Nitro hit the roads for the first time in the year 2006 as a vehicle for the model year 2007. The model falls under the category of compact SUV class. The Nitro model was produced by the Daimler Chrysler for the first time in the year 2007 and later it was produced by Chrysler LLC from the year 2008 till date.

Its assembly plant is located at Toledo, Ohio, United States of America. The Nitro model is produced based on the 4-door SUV body style. The layout of the vehicle is included with front engine provided four wheel and rear wheel drive. The vehicle is designed based on the Chrysler KA platform providing three types of engines namely, 3.7 L power tech V6, 2.8 L VM Motori I4 Diesel engine and the 4.0 L SOHC V6 engine.

All the models in Nitro are available in rear wheel drive along with the part time optional four wheel drive. The consumers reports magazine in the United States stated that Nitro was one of the eleven worst cars for the year 2008 as same as the Jeep Liberty. The older Nitro produced 157 kilo watts of power at the speed of 5200 rotations per minute and torque of 235 lb ft at the speed of 4000 rotations per minute. However, we’re looking at a totally revamped version of the car. The specs are tentative but it is expected that the power will be increased by one and half times, while the Torque will also be increased proportionately.

The 2010 Nitro will come in 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic and the 4-speed 42 RLE automatic transmissions. The wheel base of the vehicle would be around 2765 mm. The length, width and the height of the vehicle would be 4545 mm, 1855 mm and 1770 mm respectively, while the curb weight of the vehicle would be 2020 kilo grams and comparable to Jeep Liberty model. The vehicle was launched at the Chicago Auto Show as a 2007 model vehicle. The Nitro model is the first of its kind in compact SUV after Raider, which was discontinued in the year 1990.

The model was released with the sliding “Load N Go” as its top-selling feature, same as that on the Saab 9- 5 station wagon model, where the floor can be extended by 18 inches at the back side to ease the loading. The fuel tank in the vehicle has the capacity to store the 19 gallons of fuel and gives the efficiency of 24 miles per gallon on the high way and 18 miles per gallon in the city.

The Auxiliary transmission cooler in the vehicle is provided with the 3.7 L V6 front engine, which generates a stroke of 90.8 mm, compression ratio of 9.7 along with over head cam and 2 valves per cylinder EKG.

The vehicle was advertised in the United States with the tag line of “Charged with Adrenaline”, showing a dog getting electrocuted when it comes in contact with the SUV wheels and after that it pulls the vehicle quickly, but now it will be featured with a revived advertisement.