Car Review : 2010 Kia Forte Koup
The old backside will tell you on South Korea’s bumpier roads that the Koup SX has a rather stiff suspension and firm, controlled damping, which means you’ll feel every washboard road rung and expansion strip. Like everybody else’s coupe these days, the Koup shares only one piece of sheetmetal, the hood, with its sedan sibling. It’s two inches shorter, 0.4-inches lower to the ground and about 45 pounds lighter.
Kia Koup Concept built on 2008
We were able to get a sneak peak of Kia’s newest concept last night, but the wraps finally came off the KOUP at 9:40AM this morning, and the concept offers a design study that will most certainly influence the automaker’s future offerings. The KOUP is a cab-forward two-door in a similar vein as [...]
First Test: 2010 Mazda3i Touring Sedan
As you’ve surely seen by now, the 2010 Mazda3 has hit the streets with a spring in its step and (literally) a smile on its face. The redesigned front end may be the easiest place to look if you’re trying to tell the difference between a new Mazda3 and an older one. Up front, there’s a large grinlike (yes, grinlike) area, said to allow for more cool air intake than in the previous model. And it isn’t the only thing about the car that has changed: every bit of sheetmetal is new, in fact, and the chassis is now stronger and lighter. Wheelbase is identical, but overall length is up by a couple of inches. In addition, the interior has been given a significant redo, and the lineup benefits from a new engine and new transmission options.
Toyota Camry Hybrid in 2009 Melbourne Motor Show
2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid, gussied up with a custom white paint color, a modified fascia, some snazzy wheels, blue decals and accents, and leather seats that incorporate the Hybrid Synergy Drive wave logo. Strip away the assorted pieces of flair, and you get the production car that’s already been unveiled, only with the steering wheel moved over to the wrong side.
2009 Conquest Knight XV
2009 Conquest Knight XV Inspired by the Gurkha military vehicle, the KNIGHT XV is an ultra-luxurious handcrafted, Bio-fuel powered fully armoured SUV. The KNIGHT XV is powered by a V10, 6.8-litre engine and sits on a super duty Ford modified platform chassis. It provides 400 hp and 498-ft lbs of torque. [...]












