2008 Honda S2000 CR

2008 Honda S2000 CR

About This Vehicle

* Mileage: 5 Miles
* Body Style: Convertible
* Exterior Color: Berlina Black
* Interior Color: N/A
* Stock #: 8S001180
* VIN:
JHMAP21268S001180

* Engine: 2.2L I4
* Transmission: MANUAL 6SPD
* Drivetrain: N/A
* Doors: 2
* Wheelbase: 95 Inches

Features

Remote Power Locks, Front Power Windows With One One-Touch, Cruise Control, Four-Wheel ABS, Four Disc Brakes Including Two Ventilated Discs, Driver And Passenger Front Airbag...
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Remote Power Locks, Front Power Windows With One One-Touch, Cruise Control, Four-Wheel ABS, Four Disc Brakes Including Two Ventilated Discs, Driver And Passenger Front Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment, Electric Softtop Convertible Roof With Glass Rear Window, Electronic Brake Distribution, Electronic Traction Control Via ABS & Engine Management, Stability Control, Tinted Glass On Cabin, Front Alloy Wheels With 17 Inch Rim Diam And 7 Inch Rim Width, Rear Alloy Wheels With 17 Inch Rim Diam And 8.5 Inch Rim Width, Projector Beam Lens Xenon Bulb Headlights, Luxury Trim Alloy On Gearknob, Suede On Doors And Alloy Look On Dashboard, Wind Deflector Behind Seats, External Temperature, Tachometer, Driver And Passenger Power Body Color Door Mirrors, Day Time Running Lights, Sports Pedals, Fixed Rear Window With Defogger, Brake Assist System, Remote Control Remote Trunk/Hatch Release, Front Reading Lights, Service Interval Indicator, Fixed Hoop Convertible Rollover Protection, Cloth Seat Upholstery With Additional Suede, Sports Driver And Passenger Seat, Leather Covered Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Vehicle Speed Proportional Power Steering, Sport Alternate Suspension, Low Tire Pressure Indicator, Tire Kit, Courtesy Lights, Illuminated Entry System, Cargo Area Light, Cargo Capacity: All Seats In Place (Cu Ft): 5, Emission Control Level Lev, Premium Unleaded Fuel 91, 13.2 Gallon Main Premium Unleaded Fuel Tank, Dashboard, Oil Pressure Warning Light, Clock, Two Head Restraints On Front Seats, Front Seat Center Armrest, Wishbone Front And Rear Suspension Independent With Stabilizer Bar And Coil Springs, Ventilation System, Windshield Wipers With Fixed Intermittent Wipe, Full Dashboard Console, Full Floor Console With Covered Storage Box, Door Ajar Warning, Weights: Curb Weight (Lbs) 2,765, 12v Power Outlet: Front And 1, 3-Point Reel Front Seat Belts On Driver Seat And Passenger Seat With Pre-Tensioners, Immobilizer, Valet Lock

2003 Chevy Silverado LS 1500, $10495.00, Leather, New Orleans Used Trucks

2003 Chevy Silverado LS 1500 SOLD

. 90,831 Miles

. 4.8 L V6

. Automatic

. 4 Door Extended Cab

. Leather
. Power Windows/Locks/Seats

. Clean Title

. Carfax Available

. Fog Lights

. Factory Cd Player

. Factory Alarm

. Keyless Entry

. This 2003 Chevy Silverado drives and looks new! $10,495.00 includes a 6-month/6000 mile nationwide warranty!

2006 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Just wanted to add some pictures of this cool car.

SPECIFICATION Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Engine - 6.5 liter V12
Torque - 487 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
HP - 631 hp @ 8000 rpm
HP/Liter - 98.5 hp per liter
0-62 mph - 3.4 seconds

2008 TIBURON

HYUNDAI 2008 TIBURON

HYUNDAI TIBURON 2009 is new car from Hyundai

Toyota MR2

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Mini Cooper graphic

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Bugatti Veyron - Cool Cars and girls hottest, ladies, with cars

Bugatti Veyron - Cool Cars and girls

The Bugatti Veyron performs well over 200 mph nearly melting the tires. The Veyron even passes the speed of 250 mph. I know, hard to believe! The Veyron has different driving modes, one being top-speed mode which is only triggered by a second key. In this mode, the car will lower the body to the ground giving better control. Speed is the answer with this car, blazing from 0-60 in under 3 seconds. and 0-180 in about 14 seconds. Retail price ranges from 1.2 mill- 1.6 million dollars.

Bugatti Veyron - Cool Cars and girls

The 2009 Bugatti Veyron Spider is also coming. The spider comes with a top that can lift-off. With the top lifted the top speed is dramatically reduced to 217mph verse the hardtop's 257mph.

Bugatti Veyron - Cool Cars and girls

Just wanted to spread some incite to an amazing up and coming car, and very expensive!

Cool Concept Car - Cadillac Sixteen Modification

Here's a concept car for you from Cadillac. Introducing the 13.6-Liter 1000-horsepower v16 Cadillac Sixteen. Yes, I said v16! Whoa! Very impressive.

Cool Concept Car - Cadillac Sixteen

A click of the remote will open the doors to this masterpiece. The sixteen does not include door handles. The interior of the sixteen consists of leather, polished walnut and aluminum and not to mention the thick carpet made of silk. Leather power adjusted bucket seats scream "cool car!." The electronic speedometer is center mounted in the dash. To start, press the brake and push the green button on the right side of the steering wheel.

Cool Concept Car - Cadillac Sixteen

The transmission only has 4 gears, but you will most likely only feel 2 shifts during your drive. The suspension includes 4-wheel steering. The stock wheels sit twenty four inches. Amazing as it sounds...this concept car was put into production.

Cool Concept Car - Cadillac Sixteen

2002 Nissan Exterra,$7590.00, New Orleans Used Cars, Trucks, Vans, and SUVs

2002 Nissan Exterra SOLD

. 88,940 Miles
. 3.3 L V6
. Automatic
. Power Windows/Locks
. Cold A/C
. Clean Title
. Carfax Available
. This 2002 Nissan Xterra is in excellent condition. $7590.00 includes a 6-month/6000 mile nationwide warranty.

Due to Jan 28th Storm We are overstocked! Cars Must go This week!

Winter Storm Blow Out Sale Sat Jan 31st Wed Feb 4th. Due to the Storm on Jan 28th we have an enormous amount of No Reserve Donation Vehciles that start at $100. All Cars must go!
If you want the vehicle please go to http://www.interstateautoauction.com
The Only Public Car Auction That Lets You TEST DRIVE, BID AND WIN! Open to ALL! WE GAURANTEE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION OR YOUR MONEY BACK. If you want the vehicle please go to All the cars are for Auction!!!. Test drive all our vehicles on our 11 acre facility Rain or Shine so YOU can buy with confidence. We have a large indoor Auction bay with seating, music, and refreshments! Every Wednesday at 530pm and Saturday at 10am VIEW OUR INVENTORY 24 hours a day 365 days a year YOU NOW HAVE FULL ACCESS TO VIEW THE LARGEST SELECTIONS OF WHOLESALE PRICED VEICHLES THAT IS SECOND TO NONE!!
If you want the vehicle please go to http://www.interstateautoauction.com
All the cars are for Auction!!!.
Test drive all our vehicles on our 11 acre facility Rain or Shine so YOU can buy with confidence. We have a large indoor Auction bay with seating, music, and refreshments! http://www.interstateautoauction.com
Every Wednesday at 530pm and Saturday at 10am
VIEW OUR INVENTORY 24 hours a day 365 days a year
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YOU NOW HAVE FULL ACCESS TO VIEW THE LARGEST SELECTIONS OF WHOLESALE PRICED VEICHLES THAT IS SECOND TO NONE!!

How A Live Auto Auction Works
Preview Time
Official preview time is 9AM to 530PM every Wednesday. Test drives are available from 9am to 5pm the day of auction.
Please note you do not have an automatic right to "back out" of a vehicle purchase. Therefore, inspect the vehicles closely during preview! The vehicles sold at our auctions range from late-model luxury cars in mint condition to "fixer-uppers" for mechanics that like a challenge. If you don't know cars inside and out, bring someone with you who does. If you want to test drive a vehicle, go to the key counter, present your driver's license, and ask for the keys.
Bidding
This is the fun part! Each vehicle will be driven through the building. The auctioneer will announce the lot number and describe the vehicle, announcing everything we know about it, whether good or bad. Then the bidding starts.
This process goes very quickly and can be confusing the first time. Read the following description and watch as a few vehicles are sold to get a feel for how it works.
The auctioneer will suggest a starting price: "Who'll give me one thousand dollars to start?" If nobody wants to start at that price, the auctioneer will lower the amount until someone bids. To bid, simply raise your hand and display your bidder number. A "bid catcher" will point to you and shout, "YES, sir!" The auctioneer will start asking for higher bids: "I have eight hundred dollars, do I hear nine hundred?" If someone wants to bid $900, he will raise his bidder number, the bid catcher will point to him and shout, "YES, sir!" If you raise the bid, the bid catcher will point to you and the other person will be out. The process continues until nobody wants to bid any higher: "I have nineteen hundred dollars, who'll give me nineteen-fifty? Going once, twice, third and final call: SOLD! For nineteen hundred dollars to bidder number 268." A clerk will write down the winning amount and the buyer number. If yours is the winning bid, the vehicle is now YOURS! At this point, please go to the office immediately to make a deposit.
Payment
When you are done bidding for the day, go to the office and present your bidder number to the cashier. You may pay with Visa, MasterCard, Cash, or certified funds. A $300 deposit is required for each vehicle at the time of your successful high bid. The balance is due by 5pm Thursday.
Check Out
After you have paid in full for your purchase, you will be given the keys and directed to your vehicle. All vehicles must be removed from the premises by 5pm Friday.
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2003 Kia Sorento LX, $6995.00, 4X4, Used SUV

2003 Kia Sorento SOLD

. 88,353 Miles

. 3.5 L V6

. Automatic

. 4X4

. Power Windows/Locks

. Factory Cd Player

. Clean Title

. Carfax Available

. $6995.00 includes a 6-month/6000 mile nationwide warranty. Runs great. Dependable Transportation.

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

911 GT3 RSR, originally uploaded by jarapet.

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, $6990.00, Fully Loaded, Used Jeep, New Orleans

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo SOLD

. 97,624 Miles

. 4.0 L V6

. Automatic

. Factory Alarm

. Power Windows/Locks/Seat

. Sunroof

. Leather

. Infinity Gold Sound System

. Clean Title

. Carfax Available

. Roof Rack

. Cold A/C

. Fog Lights

. This 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo is in fantastic condition. Very dependable SUV. $6990.00 includes a 3-month/3000 mile nationwide warranty. I also have more jeep's in stock!

Enhanced Lamborghini

Enhanced Lamborghini, originally uploaded by Digital Canvas λ.

2002 GMC Sierra SLT, $9890.00, Leather, New Orleans Used Truck

2002 GMC Sierra SLT SOLD

. 92,618 Miles

. 4.8L V8

. Automatic

. 4 Door Extended Cab

. Factory Alarm

. Factory Cd Player

. Keyless Entry

. Power Windows/Locks/Seats

. Leather

. Bed Cover

. On Star

. Cold A/C

. This 2002 GMC Sierra SLT is in great condition. Come test drive it today. $9890.00 includes a 6-month/6000 mile nationwide warranty!

Hot Rod

Hot Rod, originally uploaded by TOB Terror.

1934 Ford

Wiesmann Roadster

Wiesmann Roadster , originally uploaded by Stefanstolk.

2002 Chevy Venture, $4995.00, One Owner, Key Less Entry, 5 Door

2002 Chevy Venture SOLD

- 77,930 Miles

- 3.4L V6

- Automatic

- Clean Title

- Carfax Available

- Factory Alarm

- Key Less Entry

- 1 Owner

- Power Windows/Locks

- Cold A/C

- 5 Door

- This 2002 Chevy Venture runs great. $4995.00 includes a 3-month/3000 mile nationwide warranty.

Ford GT700

Ford GT700, originally uploaded by Mr.Awenec.

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, $3890.00, Runs Fantastic, Warranty, Used Van

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE SOLD

. 118,882 Miles
. 3.3 L V6
. Automatic
. 5 Door
. Cold A/C
. Rear A/C
. Power Windows/Locks
. Clean Title
. Carfax Available
. $3890 includes a 6-month/6000 mile nationwide warranty! Excellent condition. Come test drive it today!

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Stock Car Racer: Scott Speed - Speed Freak

NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers come in three basic flavors: You've got the good ol' boys, who never met a piece of syntax they couldn't mangle. You've got the corporate shills, who never met a product they couldn't hawk. And then there's Scott Speed, the open-wheel refugee with the name - and backstory - that's almost too good to be true.

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR- Four Seasons Update - January 2009

Our 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has logged 16,289 miles during its six months in the Automobile Magazine test fleet. Predictably, staffers spent some time lamenting the Evo's SST transmission and keep wishing for a six-speed manual (as we usually do when we have a test vehicle with a DSG-style transmission). But when the snow started falling, Marc Noordeloos found a few kind words; "I've finally found a driving environment where I like the EVO's dual-clutch gearbox; 'rallying' through the snow." The rapid shifts allow the engine to stay in the sweet spot of its powerband and allow a driver to concentrate on the road.Evos are supposed to be good for work and play, but Jason Cammisa found the Evo to be a less than desirable travel companion on a recent trek to Pittsburg; "highway cruising range (200 miles) is unacceptable, and it's made possible by horrendous, disgusting, and inexcusable fuel consumption." Jason recorded about 16.3 mpg and he was mostly cruising on the highway for 715 miles. We don't mind the ridiculous fuel consumption during extended bouts of drifting and playing on gravel roads, but it's almost laughable to think of taking the Evo on an extended trip with such a short range.Though the Evo has largely been trouble-free, we managed to damage a wheel and discovered a replacement for the stock wheel cost $950. Hey, Mitsubishi dealers have to make their money somewhere. There have also been reports of the radio/navigation unit not displaying anything for up to 15 minutes on extremely cold days. No other vehicles in our fleet had this problem with touch-screen displays.Nobody argues about the ride quality, handling, or wonderful Recaro seats, but the radio, fuel consumption, and small trunk make the Evo far from perfect. If you're in the mood for a spirited drive this is your car. Those looking to mix work with pleasure find the car to be too hardcore for everyday life and, ironically, a bit too soft when compared with the previous Evos if you really want to hammer on it. Check back at automobilemag.com next month to see what we do with the Evo and if our opinion of the car changes.

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2004 Ford Escape XLT, $8695.00, Sunroof, New Orleans Used Cars

2004 Ford Escape XLT SOLD

. 64,769 Miles

. 3.0 L V6

. Automatic

. Sunroof

. Cold A/C
. In Dash 6-Disc Cd Player

. Power Windows/Locks

. Clean Title

. Carfax Available

. This 2004 Ford Escape drives great. Come test drive it today. $8695.00 includes a 3-month/3000 mile nationwide warranty.

Ultima GTR

Ultima GTR, originally uploaded by Mr.Awenec.

2004 Kia Sorento EX, $9895.00, Fully Loaded, Low Miles, Sunroof

2004 Kia Sorento EX SOLD

. 68,761 Miles

. 3.5L V6

. Automatic

. Fully Loaded

. Leather

. Sunroof

. Fog Lights

. Clean Title *No Accidents*

. Carfax Available

. Snow Package

. Power Windows/Locks/Seats

. Cd Player

. This 2004 Kia Sorento EX is in excellent condition. $9895.00 includes a 6-month/6000 mile nationwide warranty!

Bugatti Veyron

305, originally uploaded by SEOSE©.

2002 Dodge Caravan SE, $4995.00, 5 Door, Automatic, New Orleans Used Van

2002 Dodge Caravan SE SOLD

- 89,457 Miles
- 2.4L 4 Cylinder
- Automatic
- Power Windows/Locks
- Clean Title
- Carfax Available
- Cold A/C
- This Caravan is in great condition. $4995.00 includes a 6-month/6000 mile nationwide warranty!

2005 Venturi Fetish

Venturi has entrusted the French engineer Gérard Ducarouge (of Lotus Formula 1, Matra Formula 1 and Le Mans fame) with the conception of this car of a new era. The Fétish has been conceived as an electric vehicle with absolutely no compromises, utilizing the latest in state of the art technologies.
The general architecture of the car is similar to that of a racing car. The motor, ideally mounted in a central rear position, is enclosed in a carbon fiber monocoque chassis. As a result, the car weighs only 2,424 pounds with batteries, and 1,653 without.

Thanks to its electronically managed Lithium-Ion batteries (58 KWh), positioned in a T shape within the chassis, the Fétish has a range of more than 200 miles and a very quick recharge of 1 mile per minute (under 80 Amp.).

Light and perfectly well balanced, the Fétish offers tremendous performance: it has remarkable acceleration - 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds – and a top speed of more than 100 mph, well above posted speed limits. The powerful 14,000 rpm, 180 KW motor produces very linear torque that, unlike an internal combustion engine, is instantaneously available, even from a complete standstill. The motor braking can be regulated from the dashboard, and enables the batteries to recharge with every deceleration.

The Venturi Fétish can be considered the most contemporary car available today, since it takes into consideration today’s ecological matters and simultaneously presents an extremely positive vision of tomorrow’s automobile, made for driving pleasure.
This very innovative approach constitutes a major cultural change - the entry of a noiseless electric car into the very elite circle of the true sports car.
Thus, the Fétish offers to its driver and passenger a new experience of mobility 20 years ahead of its time.

Gildo, CEO of Venturi, has envisioned the Venturi Fétish for “25 exceptional people who are able to change worldwide mentalities on electric propulsion”.

This highly technological car - the most expensive as well as the rarest car of the show - will be sold as a work of contemporary art, with production limited to 25 pieces worldwide.

Drawn by the French designer Sacha Lakic and assembled in California, Fétish will be sold for $660,000 in 3 cities in the world: Los Angeles, Tokyo and Monte-Carlo.

Verry expensive cars..

Oldsmobile

Oldsmobile, originally uploaded by Thijsch.

2003 Chevy Astro Van, $5825.00, Cold A/C, Key Less Entry

2003 Chevy Astro Van SOLD

. 82,534 Miles

. 4.3L V6

. Automatic

. Cold A/C

. Rear A/C

. Power Windows/Locks

. Factory Alarm

. Key Less Entry

. Clean Title

. Carfax Available

. This Chevy Astro runs excellent. $5825.00 includes a 6-month/6000 mile nationwide warranty!

2004 Toyota Alessandro Volta

The hybrid takes a supercar disguise for promoting a new way of designing the environment friendly car of the future. “We have entered a new era. We have created a hybrid that has nothing to do with the typical electric power vehicle which so often flaunts rather unappealing characteristics”, Fabrizio Giugiaro asserts. “When creating the volumes of this eco supercar, the idea at the back of my mind was to recapture the stylish features of the central-engine models, which I had already used with the BMW Nazca, the Alfa Romeo Scighera and the Volkswagen V 12, to demonstrate that if a racing shell can combine a “clean” and innovative propulsion system, the headroom for creating and designing environmentally-friendly sedan and compact cars of the future would be huge.”

Mindful of this, Alessandro Volta, the Italian physicist and discoverer of the voltaic pile, was called to bear witness to an exciting stage of automotive technological research, a momentum placing demands on the depth of resources required from automobile manufacturers to meet head-on pressing environmental issues such as gas emissions and the unrelenting consumption of oil-derivative products.

Italdesign-Giugiaro could not have chosen a more appropriate partner than Toyota for venturing into this theme of thought. As confirmed by Giorgetto Giugiaro: “We have been working with Toyota for more than 25 years. We are proud to have worked towards putting in place a hybrid prototype because the advanced expertise and commitment of the Nagoya Carmaker to mixed wheeldrive moves beyond day-to-day boundaries.”

the red beautiful car

2009 Dacia Sandero

Dacia Sandero is built on the same B0 platform as Logan which features MacPherson-type front suspension with wishbone. Certain versions also come with a front anti-roll bar which ensures excellent roadholding when cornering. Dacia Sandero’s rear suspension is also derived from the B0 platform and comprises a programmeddeflection torsion beam with coil springs and vertically-mounted, extended-travel dampers. The suspension package has been specially engineered for Dacia Sandero, including lower arm joints and a rear end which have been designed to deliver precise handling and good roadholding along sharply twisting roads. Like the Dacia range’s other models, Sandero boasts high ground clearance (155mm) which means it is able take all types of road in its stride, both in and out of town, a factor that contributes further to its versatility. The new car also benefits from underbody protection which allows it to tackle unsealed surfaces with ease.

Power steering is naturally available for most versions to ensure safe, precise steering and a degree of driving pleasure worthy of a B-segment vehicle. The entry-level version comes without power steering with a view to keeping its price at a reasonable level. The slightly higher steering ratio compared with Clio II and work on the hub carrier and castor angle has resulted in a reduction in the effort required to turn the steering wheel.

Certain versions are equipped with a height and lumbar adjustable driver’s seat which enables the ideal driving position to be found, while the driver can get more comfortable by the height adjustable steering wheel (according to version) and ergonomically-positioned steering wheel-mounted controls.

Last but not least, careful attention has been paid to thermal comfort to address the special needs of customers in a wide variety of climates and countries. The layout of the ducts has been thought through to ensure a rapid rise in temperature on start-up, as well as in extreme heat and cold...hmm its cool

2005 Pagani Zonda F

The Zonda C12 F debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most extensive reengineering of the Pagani car yet, though it shares much with its predecessors including the 7.3 L V12. Power is increased to 602 PS (594 hp/443 kW) with a special clubsport model producing 650 PS (641 hp/478 kW). The company promises a 3.5 second sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h), a top speed over 215 mph (346 km/h). The Zonda F clubsport has a power to weight ratio of 528 bhp/ton (384 W/kg). An Enzo Ferrari, comparatively, has a power to weight ratio of 483 bhp/ton (356 W/kg).

The top speed can be further tweaked by adjusting the aerodynamic settings. 215 mph (346 km/h) is the car’s top speed on the setting for the best handling which provides the most down force but also has the highest drag coefficient. If the aerodynamic settings were adjusted the top speed would be a bit higher. This also seems to be the reason that when EVO Magazine attempted the Pagani Zonda S’s top speed on the Autobahn, that they were only able to get the car to 197 mph (317 km/h), as opposed to its claimed top speed of 220 mph (350 km/h). It would make sense that if the car was set up for maximum downforce then its top speed would drop to around 200 mph (320 km/h). Company representatives at Pagani’s factory backed up this claim. However, the EVO article claimed that aerodynamic parts, specifically ones which created drag were in fact removed during the run, bringing Pagani’s claims into question.

1935 Austin Seven

1935 Austin Seven, originally uploaded by Aaron Hape.

2000 Chevy Silverado, $3995.00, Used Truck New Orleans

2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 SOLD

. 129,497 Miles
. 4.3L V6
. Automatic
. Cold A/C
. Clean Title
. Carfax Available
. Perfect Work Truck
. Runs Great
. Come test drive it today!

Suzuki Swift - The Cars We Need Now!

No one is better than Americans at blurring the lines between wants and needs, and the sudden upheaval in the car market is proof of that. In the past few months of this year, small-car sales have shot up, while sales of large SUVs and pickups have dropped sharply. American car buyers' needs haven't changed; consumers have just realized that they never actually needed those gas guzzlers in the first place. And now they're seeking ways to contain their fuel bills.

Fact is, a small, economical hatchback is all the car most of us need most of the time. The Suzuki Swift is a practical car that addresses what consumers really need: simple transportation. As an added bonus, the Swift strokes a few of our wants, too-it's downright adorable, a complete hoot to drive, and available with some of the toys from the big boys. Things like steering-wheel-mounted radio controls, keyless entry, air-con-ditioning, and power windows aren't real needs, but they're features many of us really want.

The first three generations of the Swift were sold here from 1984 through 2001, occasionally badged as Chevrolets and Geos, Sprints and Metros. They offered remarkable fuel economy, their window stickers promising as high as 53 mpg in the city and 58 mpg on the highway. The fourth-generation Swift (pictured here) isn't sold in the United States, and it isn't quite that easy at the pump, but it's the kind of car many Americans-especially those who are Suzuki dealers-could use right now. Luckily, an all-new fifth-generation model will return the Swift nameplate to the States in 2010 as a 2011 model.

The current Swift has been on sale around the world since 2004. It's almost fourteen inches shorter than the new Honda Fit but more than two inches longer than a Mini Cooper. Four adults can ride comfortably, provided they don't have much luggage (there's not much room behind the rear seats). Because the Swift is a hatchback, its back seats fold down, creating a large, usable cargo space.

The Swift is offered with a choice of four-cylinder engines displacing 1.3, 1.5, or 1.6 liters. The high-revving, cammed-out 1.6-liter powers the Swift Sport, and with 123 hp arriving at a lofty 6800 rpm, it isn't messin' around. Even the 100-hp 1.5-liter is, well, swift. It has a meaty torque curve thanks to variable valve timing, and short gearing helps the Swift feel even quicker than its ten-second 0-to-60-mph time suggests. And unlike penalty-box economy cars of yore, it's not at all scary at its 115-mph top speed.

In fact, if there's one thing that the Swift is, it's fun. Driving it reminds you that light cars can have authentically light controls without the need for feedback-numbing assist systems tuned to overboost to compensate for a heavier vehicle's heft. It reminds you how much fun we used to have behind the wheel-how satisfying it was to rev the bejeezus out of a willing little four-banger; how exciting it used to be to drive at crazy high speeds like 75 mph; and how much fun it was to go forty miles on a single gallon of gasoline.

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2007 Beck LM 800 Supercar twin turbocharged V8

2007 Beck LM 800 Supercar twin turbocharged V8

The Beck LM 800 is built on the principle of lightweight and aerodynamic efficiency. It uses composite materials to to keep the weight down and a form over function styling brief to keep the frontal area and drag coefficient to a minimum.
The LM 800 is a supercar from Beck Engineering & Composites GmbH based in Switzerland. The Beck LM 800 went on show in January 2007 in Vienna.
The construction of the Beck LM 800 is similar to that found in Formula 1 race cars with a carbon, Kevlar and aluminium composite monocoque protecting the driver and passenger, as well as providing a rigid base to attach the engine and transmission mounts and front control arms of the chassis. The LM 800 has an electronically controlled, hydraulic active chassis also influenced by F1 technology, which reacts to telemetry data and helps to keep the car firmly stuck to the road.
The engine is a V8 especially produced by MTM for the Beck LM 800 with a displacement of 4.2 litres and, thanks to two turbochargers, delivers a performance of around 650 HP (variable from 550 - 1000 hp) to the drive shaft. The drive unit is designed in such a way that even acceleration is achieved across the entire range up to a top speed of over 217 mph. The semi-sequential 7-speed gearbox is perfectly coordinated with the Beck LM 800 and reacts instantly to driver input.
The wheels of the Beck LM 800 are specially made and formed from aluminium. An in-built hydraulic jacking system makes tire changes a breeze.

Introduces 2009 Honda Jazz

In today’s climate of high petrol costs, small cars are rapidly increasing in popularity as Aussie motorists move away from large cars and SUVs to something a little more frugal.

The timing then for Honda’s Australian release of the second-generation Honda Jazz could not be more perfect, as its spacious interior, light weight and thrifty engine line-up looks to be just the thing to give cash-strapped motorists some relief at the petrol pump.

The look of the 2009 Honda Jazz may be familiar to most of you, but the sheetmetal is all new. It’s a little chunkier than the outgoing model and the front now sports an almost Civic Type R-ish visage. The tailgate is a little less squared-off than the old model too and the sides are a little more dynamic than the featureless slabs of the 1st-gen Jazz, thanks to more pronounced rear fender flaring and a few strategically-placed body creases.

The new Jazz comes in three trim levels: the base GLi with a 73kW 1.3-litre engine, the more powerful VTi which comes with an 88kW 1.5-litre inline four and side and curtain airbags; and the top-spec VTi-S, which adds a sportier front and rear bumper, side skirts, cruise control, leather steering wheel and 16-inch alloys to the VTi’s equipment.

ABS brakes with electronic brake force distribution and dual front airbags are standard across the Jazz range, however you’ll need to check the box for an optional Safety Pack if you want side and curtain airbags on the GLi.

While sub-100kW power outputs wouldn’t even excite your great-grandmother, the new Jazz’s engine lineup’s biggest drawcard lies indisputably in its fuel economy. The 1.3-litre sips just 5.8 litres per 100km when equipped with the 5-speed manual, while the 1.5-litre needs just 6.4 litres to travel the same distance with the same gearbox.

The 2009 Jazz can also be optioned with a newly-developed 5-speed automatic, the only one of its kind in the compact car segment. The automatic VTi-S also gets a pair of steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters for rowing through the ratios.

The suspension has also undergone some changes for 2009. Steering geometry has been revised to endow the Jazz with a 9.8 metre turning circle, while new suspension bushes and a redesigned rear torsion beam improve handling.Honda Australia has made no mention of when the exact release date is, or of the pricing for the various models, but we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as the information comes to hand.

Jaguar XF-R

Jaguar XF-R, originally uploaded by jarapet.