Articles, tagged with "variable transmission", page 4
16th August 2009
Like the Dodge Caliber hatchback, also launched as a 2007 model, the Compass uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as an alternative to the standard five-speed manual gearbox. In fact, the Compass and the Dodge Caliber share the same basic struc...
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Author:
autoMedia
10th August 2009
The Honda Insight is the first hybrid electric car manufactured by the Honda Company and to feature the Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system. The first Honda Insight models, also known as the first generation Insight cars were manufactured between the y...
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Author:
sanjay
07th August 2009
Honda is pushing nearly all its chips into the center of the table when it comes to hybrid technology. The company has seen the future and apparently believes hybrid models are where it is at. As a result, it intends to move most of its models towards hyb...
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Author:
Thomas Ajava
24th July 2009
There's a common misperception that U.S. automakers are behind some imports in technology and fuel efficiency. That may have been true some years ago, but it could not be further from the truth today. Both Ford and GM have become quality and fuel economy ...
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Author:
autoMedia
04th June 2009
The Honda Civic is the eighth generation Civic and all-new in India, rolling out from the Honda Siel Cars plant located in Greater Noida. The Honda Civic has been voted as the 'Car of the year' for 2007. The Civic, after its launch in the US, comes with s...
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Author:
myindiaguide
11th May 2009
One cannot expect more luxury than that introduced by the New Honda Civic.It is somewhat upgraded version of Honda city. The car has a wonderful aerodynamic body which appeals to the customer. It is the eighth generation Civic and all-new in India, rolli...
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Author:
myindiaguide
09th April 2009
Honda Cars is planning to build a new plant in western Japan to increase its capacity to produce key components for honda hybrid vehicles. The plant is expected to start operations in 2008. The plant, once fully operational, will allow the car manufacture...
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Author:
Jenny Styles
27th March 2009
Even though all the models of the Audi have certain standards, this model of Audi, the S4 has a standard that surpasses all the other models. This improvised model of the Audi is the perfect model for the present generation.
Audi is a huge car with all...
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Author:
Wayne
24th March 2009
The brand new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer is available at Cartalking.com, a leading automobile website. The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, an ace Mitsubishi sports sedan, available in DE, ES, ES Sport, GTS and the all new Ralliart trims, gets a new standard 2.4-liter...
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Author:
cartalking
19th March 2009
There is something that truly grabs your attention when you look at the Audi A6, yet you are still not able to put your fingers on it directly. If you have been wondering what grabs your attention of the new Audi A6, then you have come to the correct plac...
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Author:
Wayne
16th December 2008
Exclusive car hire is big business. Car rental companies in South Africa annually spend vast amounts of money updating their existing fleets to include the luxury vehicles demanded by both tourists and locals alike. As the world gets more and more environ...
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Author:
Marshall
21st October 2008
Just like construction and other heavy-duty industries, farmers need equipment that will stand up to a beating. All of the equipment needs to be easy to use and able to produce the power these jobs require. This includes Case, New Holland, and John Deere ...
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Author:
Christine OKelly
17th September 2008
Even though the Mercury Mariner Hybrid shares its platform and technologies with its siblings the Ford Escape Hybrid and Mazda Tribute Hybird, the Mercury manages to come off as the most refined of the trio.
The 330-volt nickel-metal-hydride (NIMH) bat...
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Author:
Craig F Stevens
17th September 2008
The Lexus RX 400h was introduced in 2006 as the world's first hybrid-powered luxury crossover SUV. It is a fuel efficient, environmentally conscious version of its popular counterpart, the Lexus RX 350. It has the same sleek style that you would expect fr...
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Author:
Craig F Stevens
17th September 2008
The 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid has been described as "impressive", "stunning" and "magnificent" by both reviewers and owners. They're not talking about the Yukon Hybrid's performance, amenities or looks, although all are average or above. They're talking, inst...
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Author:
Craig F Stevens