Mini E rolling out to leasers

The Mini E is BMW’s answer to the increasing demand of electronic cars. First revealed in October 2008, this sub-compact car is set to range to as much as 240kms but could be a lot less in highways and in city streets. Although limited in top speed (95mph) it was never intended for speedy runs on the street. The car runs with lithium Ion and could be fully recharged in less than three hours (in 220V) – a remarkable feat, but owners would be required to have a special charging station in their homes.

But don’t expect full production of the Mini E right now. BMW manufactured only 500 cars for now as they would have like to test the acceptability of the cars first. They would be available for one year lease at the cost of $850 per month. More than 9,500 individuals signed up to be test drivers of the Mini E. Obviously; few were chosen to be part of the year-long program of Mini E which would have extensive requirements such as installation of charging station in their garage.

As test cars, the only downside is the large “MINI” imprinted with the car-charging sign and the car is only two-seater. But driving a beautiful BMW with the latest in electronic car technology is worth the small inconvenience.

Those who were qualified with a monthly lease of the Mini-E are in for a treat. Aside from enjoying this remarkable car, technical support is virtually unlimited as the company wanted to tune-up the car every now and then to ensure its stability.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox couldn’t have been revealed at a better time. Known to be the car introduced one day after GM announced Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is probably the car that says the company is finally changing for the better. Based on the designed and concept, that could exactly be the case.

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is dubbed as a “CUV” or a compact utility vehicle but one look at the car and you’ll notice it’s actually a mid-range, which is a good thing. The car is spacious and longer than most vehicles on its category. To be exact, the car is 187.8 inches – longer than Ford Edge, Ford Escape and even the RAV4.

When it comes to design, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has shed its old design for a sleeker and more modern look. This is another reason why the car is closer to a mid-sized than a compact. The designers opted to move away from the earlier version to present something bold in its category. The interior is also changed as the dashboard is not as imposing like the previous version. The color (grey, black and brown) combination maybe a little bit off but there’s no denying the new design provides the comfort that you need.

Even the engine was revamped since the car will be using four-cylinder engines. It will also be available in 3.0 liter V6 engine with front wheel and four wheel drive options. Six wheel automatic transmissions will also be available.

As a revamped CUV, the 2010 impresses everyone by its bold change. Hopefully, this would be the car that can help the Chevrolet deal with its problem, even for a short while.

One of a kind: GTA Spano

The race to provide the best sports car with minimum fuel requirement continues with GTA Spano. Recently, released in Valencia, this beautiful sports car uses only ethanol to push the limits of its 840HP, V10 engine. This powerful car could reach 100kmh in less than three seconds and it can reach the top speed of 350kmh without any problem.

The design of GTA Spano is all about aerodynamics. The front is actually common as you can see the design in most sports cars of today. However, the sideways and the rear design are very unique as they use an almost rounded door to create room for air holes and enough aerodynamic design towards the rear of the car. The body is made of up aeronautic-grade materials which increase the durability of the sports car to a maximum level featuring the combination of Kevlar, carbon fiber and titanium.

The insides of GTA Spano have the latest entertainment technology as well as remarkable security system. Aside from the regular docks (iPod, Navigator and Bluetooth) the car also comes with GPS locator and anti-theft alarms to protect the car and locate it just in case it gets stolen. Electrical handbrake and digital dashboard for controlling virtually everything in the car (including the car seats) are added.

GTA Spano is also set to be a very rare car – only 99 cars will be made with this design. The rarity, uniqueness of the required fuel and the technology has boosted the price of this machine to $670,000 and will be available in 2010. It’s almost a concept car made real by GTA.

Aptera 2 to be released in October 2009

Fuel-efficient cars are now the hottest type of vehicles that well publicized fuel efficient cars will most likely have deposits for pre-orders rather companies than going after buyers. The logic behind this phenomenon is simple: consumers do not want to spend thousands of dollars for gas.


That is why Aptera 2 already has more than 4,000 deposits even though their “car” is still set to be released on October 2009. We use the term “car” here loosely because technically, Aptera 2 was classified by the State of California as a motorcycle. Aptera 2 is a three-wheeled vehicle (2 in front, 1 in back) which promises 360-degrees visibility because of size and very unique design. Instead of the traditional motorcycle or car, the Aptera 2 looks like wingless small aircraft.


The first version of Aptera 2 that will be on available on October will be properly named as Aptera 2e (e stands for electric). This electric vehicle should be able to run for 120 miles in perfect driving conditions in a single charge. The top speed of this vehicle is nearly 95mph. The hybrid version, called Aptera 2h, will be available next year. The hybrid is the more promising vehicle as the company claims a single gallon could let the car run up to 300 miles.


The design as well as the fuel efficiency of the vehicle has limited its number of passengers to two, including the driver. The price is still a rumor but many professionals estimate that the car will be no less $20,000 once it goes on sale.

Seat Ibiza Bocanegra

Ibiza Bocanegra is the latest line of cars coming from SEAT. As a company well known for their elegantly designed cars, Ibiza Bocanegra doesn’t disappoint. Initial impressions based on the looks of the car are very impressive as it features a sleek and sexy design. The name of the car actually gives part of the description of the car. Bocanegra means black mouth referring to the front end design of the car. Integrated with LED headlights, the black design in the front is just plain gorgeous.

But the car is not just a “front end only” beauty. The general design of the car is nothing less of impressive. The car is also unique in the sense that it doesn’t have the traditional aerodynamic design. Aside from the flowing look of the car found in most aerodynamically designed vehicles, pointed (but non-lethal) edges accentuate the vehicle. The combination of black and blood-red colour is also sexy.

The interior of the car is relatively simple with a few tweaks from SEAT. A central console is already an expected feature considering the design of the car. Black and red-coloured seats are also featured inside the car. The tweak coming from SEAT is the mesh air vent. Instead of the regular window-like vents, mesh will improve air control and flow.

Under the hood will give you a 1.4 TSI engine that comes in two variations of horsepower: 150hp and 180hp. Set to be available later this year, SEAT could easily become one of the sought after car this year simply because of its beauty and relative power.

Tesla Motors pushing Model S

Model S is the latest electric car to be manufactured by Tesla Motors. Slated to be released in 2011, the Model S is a beautiful sedan said to accommodate up to five adults and could be complemented with two children. The sedan features beautiful curves in the front with small compartment on the back. It has the structure of a simple sedan but the design has made all the difference.

With regards to performance, the Model S could be at par with some of the gas-guzzling sedans of today. It will only take 5.6 seconds to reach 60mph and the speed could be up to 120mps. The power of the Model S could be compared to current sport sedan models which offer an impressive speed with power. The Model S also features all wheel-drive mechanism in some of the Model S variants.

The most important part of the electric car is its promise of energy saving features. According to Tesla Motors, the upcoming Model S is almost two times more energy efficient compared to a hybrid. A fully charged Model S could run up to 300 miles without charging. The car is said to be fully charged in only 45 minutes and you can even charge the car for only five minutes (battery swap) for shorter trips.

Even though the car is yet to be released in 2011, reservations are already underway. The most affordable version of Model S would be from $57,400 not including the tax rebate. Reservation fee for the car could be done for $5,000.

Subaru Legacy PZEV Sedan

For some people, it's not just about the look, and it's not always about the drive. For some people, it's about both! That is where the Subaru Legacy PZEV Sedan comes into play. People who would like the Subaru Legacy PZEV Sedan are the same people that know that it's not just about the destination, it's about the drive to the destination.

The 2009 Subaru Legacy PZEV Sedan is one of those cars that are designed with the driver in mind. You can get this car in the style of a great looking sedan or a stylish wagon. Either way, you are going to love the look and the feel of this car. However, the great thing about the Subaru Legacy PZEV Sedan is that it comes with all wheel drive and sport tuned suspension. This is something that you can not get on all sedans, so it's nice to see one that does offer it.

Something else that is nice about the Subaru Legacy PZEV Sedan is the fact that it has all of the leading safety features. This means that you know that you and your family will be safe when you are inside your car. Another great thing about this sedan is the fact that it is eco-friendly. Thus, you are not just doing great things for yourself, but you are doing great things for the environment.

Anyone that is looking for a sedan that can do it all, the Subaru Legacy PZEV Sedan is for them. This is a type of sedan that comes with all of the latest features. This makes the drive better, and you feel safer.

The Maserati Quattroprte Sport GT

If you are looking for a car that is going to blow you away, then you can not go wrong with the Maserati Quattroprte Sport GT, 2009 model.

Now, when you first see this car you will think that it looks a lot like the Quattroprte S model. This is because of the chrome logo and red accents, as well as the nice black finish with just all the right trims. However, this car has so much more to it than that.

Where the Maserati Quattroprte Sport GT really shines is on the inside. Here you are going to find a nice 4.7, V-8 engine. This engine boosts more than 433 hp, meaning that it will get you where you want to go, and it will get you there fast. Not only that, but the car's suspension has been changed as well. The car now is a lot lower to the ground than the S model, but it also has single rate dampers and stiffened springs to help out.

Overall, this is a car that anyone would want to drive. When you see what it looks like, you may be thinking that it is just more of the same. However, when you sit behind the wheel, you can see where all of the changes went. This car is not called a Sport GT for nothing.

More information on this car was released at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. However, all the features of this car have yet to be given out. There is a lot of hype about this car, so if you ever get a chance to drive one do not pass it up.

2009 Fiat 500c

Since the success of the retro style Fiat 500 that came out in Europe, it should come as no shock that a 2009 Fiat 500c is on the way. This is a great version of the car that now has a great drop top to go with it. The design of this soft top does not make it your typical convertible car at all. However, the main goal was to make this car stay true to the original 1957 open top model cars, and they have done just that. Although you will not get the full top down “experience”, it is more than enough to please most riders.

Just like most convertibles today, putting down the top of the 2009 Fiat 500c only takes the push of a button. At the start, this car will come out in three different colors. These colors are red, black, and ivory.

Now for the good stuff! The 2009 Fiat 500c comes with a 75hp, 1.3 litre diesel engine. You can get a 100hp, 1.4 litre gasoline engine if you want. The manual transmission models will, of course, showcase new automatic start and stop technology. It's always worth noting that this car is really good on gas mileage. Thus, for people who are looking for both a car to drive them around everyday and a pleasure car, this car is perfect for you.

This car is set to launch in Europe this spring, but if you keep your fingers crossed, you may hear a rumour that Chrysler is planning on bringing the 2009 Fiat 500c to the US. Although this has not been planned out, you could always special order your car from overseas.

2009 Jaguar XK Series

There are a lot of great cars out there, but the Jaguar XK series offer both sporty features and luxury all rolled up into one. The 2009 Jaguar XK Series is a 2 door, 4 passenger sports car. It comes in both a hard top and convertible model.

When the car first comes out, it is going to come with a standard 4.2 liter engine. It's going to be a V8 with over 300 horsepower! Of course, even with this engine, it is still going to get a lot of miles to the gallon. In fact, the Jaguar XK will get 25 miles to the gallon on the highway and 16 miles to the gallon in the city. If you opt to go with the convertible model, then you get a little bit more bang for your money. You will get a 4.2 liter, V8 engine, but it will have 420 horsepower and comes supercharged. Even with this feature, it still gets 15 miles to the gallon in the city.


The thing that people love about the 2009 Jaguar XK is the performance and the comfort of these cars. They are quick, and they have a lot of cool features. However, a lot of people are not happy with the backseats. Like with most sports cars, the backseats do not look like they are intend for human use.


Overall, this is a car that you are going to be happy with. It has a great surround sound audio system that it comes with it, as well as a USB input so you can load up all your MP3's to it.