Cars

2010 Bentley Continental Supersports

2010-06-17T04:51:00.000-07:00

The Bentley Continental Supersports is an all-new model for the 2010 model year. Based on the already-impressive Continental GT, the new Supersports takes performance and luxury up another notch or two. The cabin is lavishly covered in premium soft leather, Alcantara, and carbon fiber – rear seats are replaced with a stowage deck, while in front are two lightweight sport seats. Outside the Supersports is differentiated from the standard Continental GT with unique 20-inch alloy wheels, ultra-high performance tires, larger wheel arches, twin elliptical exhaust outlets and special pearlescent and matte paint colors. Further differentiating the Supersports from other Bentleys is the twin-turbo W12 engine producing 630 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque that starts at just 1,700 rpm. A fast shifting transmission and rear-biased all-wheel drive system complete the package.

2010 Bentley Continental GTC

2010-06-17T04:50:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Bentley Continental GTC remains primarily unchanged for the new model year. Still available as either the base-level or higher-performance Speed, the stylish Bentley convertible can now be run on gasoline, E85 or a combination of the two fuels. The Continental GT continues to be powered by the 6-liter W12 engine putting out 552 horsepower, or 600 horsepower in the GT Speed.

2010 Bentley Continental GT

2010-06-17T04:49:00.001-07:00

The 2010 Bentley Continental GT remains primarily unchanged for the new model year. Still available as either the base-level or higher-performance Speed, the stylish Bentley can now be run on gasoline, E85 or a combination of the two fuels. The Continental GT continues to be powered by the 6-liter W12 engine putting out 552 horsepower, or 600 horsepower in the GT Speed.

2009 Bentley Brooklands

2010-06-17T04:45:00.000-07:00

The 2009 Bentley Brooklands is an all-new model from the famed British marque. The massive, elegant coupe features a bold exterior as well as a lavish cabin. Hand built in Crewe, England, the Brooklands features the finest leather hides and wood veneers in its construction. While the Brooklands measures almost 18 feet in length, seating is available for four with plenty of space for the rear passengers. At the heart of the Brooklands is the most powerful V8 engine Bentley has ever produced. The 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V8 puts out 530 horsepower and an impressive 775 lb-ft of torque - enough power to move this 3-ton automobile to 60 mph in just 5 seconds.

2009 Bentley Azure

2010-06-17T04:41:00.000-07:00

The 2009 Bentley Azure remains primarily unchanged for the new model year, having just been introduced last year. However, Bentley has announced a 'T' version of the luxurious convertible. The T models in the Bentley family are always geared toward high performance, and this Azure T is no exception. Under its long hood is a twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V8 engine that produces 500 horsepower and an impressive 738 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough power to move this 5,699 pound vehicle to 60 mph in a mere 5.2 seconds on its way to a top speed of 179 mph. The Azure T should be available later in the model year.

2010 Audi Q7

2010-06-15T08:33:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Audi Q7 features exterior and interior updates including standard LED taillights with available LED turn signals and daytime running lights. Exterior changes include updated front and rear bumpers, new headlights and single frame gloss-black grille with vertical chrome strips. Lower body trims varies between trim levels with contrast paint for the 3.6 quattro, body-color paint with chrome trim for the TDI and S line trim for the 4.2 quattro. Inside the Q7 offers optional ventilated front seats, new trim on the passenger side dash, additional ambient lighting, upgraded MMI system and new chrome accents.

Audi A8

2010-06-15T08:30:00.000-07:00

The A8 is Audi’s flagship luxury sedan that debuted for the 1997 model year as the replacement for the Audi V8 which had been discontinued in North America after the 1994 model year. The original A8 featured extensive use of aluminum, which was unusual at the time and gave the A8 a weight advantage compared to some of its competitors. The extended-wheelbase A8 L was added for 2000 and the current second-generation A8 debuted for the 2004 model year.

The 2010 Audi A8 adds LED daytime running lights and LED taillights.

2010 Audi A6

2010-06-15T08:27:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Audi A6 adds a more powerful 3.2-liter FSI V6 engine that produces 265 horsepower. A new sport package includes sport suspension, sport steering wheel and a choice of 18-inch all-season tires or 19-inch performance tires. The cold weather package now includes a heated steering wheel and paddle shifters. Premium Plus now includes a third-generation navigation system that includes SIRIUS traffic logic.

2010 Audi A5

2010-06-15T08:24:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Audi A5 adds a convertible version and the 2.0-liter TFSI engine that delivers 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, combined with quattro all-wheel drive and either a manual or Tiptronic transmission. The A5 2.0 T Premium features a new wheel design, while Premium Plus and Prestige trims add LED taillights.

2010 Audi A4

2010-06-15T08:20:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Audi A4 adds third-generation MMI and SIRIUS traffic with the navigation system and LED taillights for Premium Plus and Prestige trims. The Prestige trim now includes navigation and voice control. Bluetooth and Homelink are packaged as an option for the Premium trim.

2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

2010-06-13T08:31:00.000-07:00

The V8 Vantage is Aston Martin’s newest two-seat sports car that bears a strong family resemblance to the DB9. The Roadster joined the Coupe for 2007. The interior is all Aston Martin, with much of the styling for the switches and instruments derived from exclusive watches and premium audio gear. The interior makes extensive use of leather and anodized aluminum,and the V8 Vantage features a full complement of custom-fitted luggage. The front-engine rear-wheel-drive V8 Vantage is aimed squarely at the Porsche 911.

After receiving a number of updates last year, the 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage remains unchanged for the new model year.

New for 2010 Aston Martin Rapide

2010-06-13T08:27:00.000-07:00

The 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is an all-new model for the legendary marque. Designed to provide useful space without losing its sports car heritage, the new sedan features seating for four as well as a reasonable cargo area accessible via a rear hatch. The interior is covered in the finest materials, including Bridge of Weir leather and walnut trim. A 1000-watt Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system is standard, as is a hard-disk based navigation system. Rear seat passengers enjoy their own individual climate controls and can relax with the optional rear entertainment system. The driver’s entertainment system is under the long hood in the form of a 5.9-liter V12 engine producing 470 horsepower. A 6-speed automatic is the only transmission choice. The Rapide is also outfitted with a number of safety features, including multiple airbags, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Positive Torque Control (PTC) and very large brakes.

2010 Acura ZDX

2010-06-13T08:24:00.000-07:00

The all-new 2010 Acura ZDX is powered by a 300-horsepower 3.7-liter VTEC V6 engine combined with a 6-speed SportShift automatic transmission and Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). Standard equipment includes panoramic glass roof, concealed rear door handles and hand-stitched leather covering for the dash, center console and door panels. The Technology Package adds an Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition, AucraLink Real-time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather with radar image maps, full VGA display screen, multi-view rear camera and an upgraded Acura/ELS Surround 415-watt Premium Audio System with 15-gig hard drive media storage. The Advance Package adds Blind Spot Information System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Integrated Dynamic System, Active Damper System, heated/ventilated front seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather seating surfaces and sport steering wheel.

2010 Acura TL

2010-06-13T08:21:00.000-07:00

After a complete redesign for the 2009 model year, the 2010 Acura TL is available with either an all-new 6-speed manual transmission or a Sequential Sportshift 5-speed automatic. When equipped with the 6-speed manual, the TL adds a performance package that includes enhancements to the handling and steering.

2010 Acura RDX

2010-06-13T08:15:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Acura RDX offers a 2-wheel-drive version for the first time, with reduced weight, improved fuel economy and a lower starting price. Also for 2010, standard features include a rearview camera, electronic compass, pull handle for the rear hatch, auto headlights, ambient footwell lighting, a center console storage tray, and USB connectivity for iPod or other USB memory. All 2010 RDXs feature 18-inch wheels, new bumper fascias, revised headlights, revised taillights, new exhaust tips and satin trim accents.

SATURN ASTRA

2010-02-27T00:48:00.000-08:00

The Astra debuted as a 2008 model and the 2009 Saturn Astra receives only minor updates including a new tan cloth interior and the upgraded 7-speaker audio system is now available on the XE trim level. Outside, the Saturn badge on the rear is moved from the bright bar to the upper painted surface, there is a new wheel cover design for the XE and two new colors are added: Polar White and Quicksilver.

The Astra debuted as a 2008 model and the 2009 Saturn Astra receives only minor updates including a new tan cloth interior and the upgraded 7-speaker audio system is now available on the XE trim level. Outside, the XE trim receives a new wheel cover design and two new colors are added: Polar White replaces Olympic and Quicksilver replaces Star Silver.

FORD ESCAPE

2010-02-27T00:45:00.000-08:00

The Escape is Ford’s compact 4-door SUV which was updated for 2008. The Escape received a total makeover inside and out featuring a more rugged design to bear a stronger family resemblance to the Ford Explorer and Ford Expedition. Inside, the seating surfaces are made from 100 percent post-industrial materials rather than virgin fibers, a process that helps conserve water and electricity. The Escape joined the Ford lineup for 2001 and is built on a platform that was developed with Mazda and is shared with the Mazda Tribute. The Escape features unibody construction, 4-wheel independent suspension, and is available with either front-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive.

CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

2010-02-27T00:43:00.000-08:00

The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche adds a USB connection in the center console to play stored audio files through the audio system and for charging some hand-held devices. The 1LT package now includes dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable pedals, remote start and heavy-duty locking rear differential. A single-speed transfer case is now standard with 4-wheel drive and a two-speed transfer case is optional. Taupe Gray Metallic and Sheer Silver Metallic are new exterior colors.

The Avalanche is Chevrolet’s full-size 4-door pickup with a short bed that combines the attributes of an SUV and a pickup. The Convert-a-Cab System and Midgate allow the cargo area to expand into the passenger compartment when the rear passenger seat is folded flat. The Avalanche was redesigned for 2007 with improved aerodynamics and is built on GM's new full-size SUV platform featuring a new, fully boxed frame. The interior is refined and the Avalanche enhances its flexibility with more features. The Chevrolet Avalanche also comes standard with the OnStar advanced communication system

BMW M3

2010-02-27T00:38:00.000-08:00

The 2009 BMW M3 remains primarily unchanged for the new model year, having just been redesigned last year. Changes include installation of BMW's 4th generation I-Drive controller in the coupe as well as the addition of Le Mans Blue Metallic paint

The M3 began as a limited-edition model designed to meet minimum production requirements for touring car racing in Europe and Asia. The M3 arrived in the U.S. in the late '80s and was sold through the 1991 model year as a high-performance 2-door coupe. The M3 returned as a coupe for the 1995 model year, and in 1997 an M3 sedan was added. The M3 convertible completed the M3 lineup in 1998. The M3 sedan was dropped in 1999. The third-generation M3 was offered as a coupe and convertible from 2001-2006. Completely redesigned for 2008, the new M3 was powered for the first time by a V8 engine. Offered in coupe, sedan and convertible versions, the M3 is even more aggressive than its predecessor with a power dome in the middle of the aluminum hood, a rear diffuser, and gills in the front fenders that include the blue/purple/red M3 logo.

ACURA RL

2010-02-27T00:33:00.000-08:00

The 2010 Acura RL continues unchanged after a redesign for the 2009 model year

The RL is Acura’s flagship 4-door sedan, which was redesigned for 2009 with more aggressive styling. It continues to be a showcase for the latest advances in electronic technology, including Acura’s Collision Mitigation Braking System, Adaptive Cruise Control and improved Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). The RL also offers AcuraLink weather, a new Note function for XM Radio, Traffic Rerouting, Active Sound Control, Smart Entry, Bluetooth Audio and HandsFreeLink that now features more than 700 voice commands and improved voice recognition. The RL joined the Acura lineup as a replacement for the Legend in 1996 and had previously been redesigned for 1999 and 2005, when SH-AWD was added.

GMC ENVOY

2010-01-31T09:43:00.000-08:00

The 2009 GMC Envoy is GMC’s midsize luxury SUV that shares a traditional body-on-frame SUV platform with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. The Envoy debuted as a 1998 model 4-door, 4-wheel-drive midsize luxury SUV based on the GMC Jimmy. The Envoy was redesigned for 2002 with a new 4.2-liter aluminum inline six-cylinder and the 7-passenger Envoy XL was added. For 2004, the Envoy XUV was added with a sliding rear roof and a Midgate divider for cargo versatility. The Envoy XUV was discontinued at the end of the 2005 model year and the Envoy XL was discontinued at the end of the 2006 model year.

The 2009 GMC Envoy continues with minimal changes but does received Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free phone use. Three new exterior colors are added: Sand Beige Metallic, Quicksilver Metallic and Silver-Green Metallic.

PONTIAC G5

2010-01-31T09:40:00.000-08:00

The 2009 Pontiac G5 is a compact coupe that joined Pontiac’s lineup for 2007, filling the void created by the Sunfire’s sunset after the 2005 model year. The G5 offers sport coupe performance in a compact design, featuring Pontiac's signature twin-port grille, clean lines and standard rear spoiler. Built on GM’s global small car platform also used for the Chevrolet Cobalt, the G5 is powered by GM’s Ecotec premium four-cylinder engines.

The 2009 Pontiac G5 receives a more efficient and more powerful 155-horsepower 2.2-liter Ecotec 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing. Expected to achieve 37 mpg on the highway via a new final drive ratio and 15-inch low-rolling-resistance tires, the G5’s newt features include a Bluetooth wireless phone connection and an iPod-compatible USB port for the audio system.

CHRYSLER SEBRING

2010-01-31T09:39:00.000-08:00

The Sebring is Chrysler’s midsize car that is now offered in sedan and convertible versions. The Sebring sedan was all-new as a 2007 model and the redesigned convertible joined the lineup alongside the sedan for 2008. The new Sebring Convertible offers for the first time the choice of a power retractable hard top or a more traditional cloth top. The Sebring first joined the Chrysler lineup as a coupe in 1995, built on the Mitsubishi Eclipse platform and the convertible followed in the spring of 1996. The Sebring lineup was revised in 2001 and the Sebring sedan was added to replace the Chrysler Cirrus sedan. The Sebring coupe was dropped for 2006.

The 2010 Chrysler Sebring features a new hood design with a smooth surface; new 17- and 18-inch wheels; new gauge cluster; and driver and front passenger active head restraints.

PORSCHE CAYENNE

2009-12-24T10:26:00.000-08:00

The Cayenne is Porsche’s SUV, offered in three versions: Cayenne, Cayenne S, and Cayenne Turbo. All-new for 2008, the Porsche Cayenne enters its second generation with a new exterior design, new technologies and a power boost. Some of the new technologies include direct fuel injection that provides more power and better fuel efficiency, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control that offsets body roll for better handling and safety, a rollover sensor to trigger belt latch tensioners and curtain airbags and a push-button Sports mode for more performance.
The 2009 Porsche Cayenne adds the Cayenne Turbo S as the flagship of the Cayenne line.

PORSCHE CAYMAN

2009-11-15T07:34:00.000-08:00

The 2009 Cayman is a 2-door, 2-passenger luxury sports car, available in two trims, the Base and the S.

Upon introduction, the Base is equipped with a standard 2.9-liter, H6, 265-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The S is equipped with a standard 3.4-liter, H6, 320-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The 2009 Cayman is redesigned for 2009.