Hyundai strives to set itself apart in the sedan market in 2010, with green marketing, and complete redesigns.  The 2011 Sonata, which comes in three different flavors, is a contender in the mid-size sedan market with bold styling and green engine technology.  Claiming to destroy the mold that most sedans have been made from, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata breathes renewed spirit into the niche, offered in GLS, SE, and Limited editions.

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Promising to deliver more style, capability, and value than ever, Dodge has released a special edition Nitro called the Detonator.  For the 2010 Nitro model lineup Dodge has added more of everything, including power, restyled interior and exterior cues, that will come in 3 distinct editions including the Nitro Shock, Heat, and Detonator.  Supporting the claim that the new 2010 Nitro offers more value, Dodge has made many options standard on the Detonator edition, that were otherwise nickel and dime’d into the previous SXT models.

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Research and development teams at Mitsubishi have been working on building a car that can combine a green personality with a high performance demeanor.  The Mitsubishi RA concept car is the result of such an endeavor.  The RA was built to utilize clean diesel technology without sacrificing adrenaline producing performance.  Like most concept cars, it’s extreme in it’s design and aspirations, but worth taking a look at. (more…)

Big changes, at least cosmetically, have gripped the upcoming 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI.  Gone is the narrow body, the 2011 will be sporting an all new redesigned wide body platform with stability to match.  The first change from the 2010 WRX STI to the 2011 is the widened front bumper, featuring sharp angles, and matching stretched fog lights.  But that’s not where the changes end, this upgrade to the STI comes in 2 different model types, both spelled with a four letter word…fast! (more…)

Ferrari has set out to destroy the belief that hybrid vehicles must be low on power to achieve efficiency.  The experimental vehicle by Ferrari, dubbed the HY-Kers, is a high performance car with enough bite to wear the Ferrari badge, yet still be labeled a hybrid.  The HY-Kers debuted at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show to shocked spectators, whom were in disbelief that Ferrari would focus on a sports car emitting 30% less CO2 emissions.  In addition, this show car represents Ferrari’s pledge to further reduce its lineup’s fuel consumption by up to 40%.

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For the sophisticated and wealthy there is no finer, faster, or ferocious car than the model line up offered by Lamborghini.  The super car manufacturer prides itself on offering exclusive special editions that cater to the needs of it’s deep pocket buyers.  The Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni is a prime example, whose details were first released in the summer of 2009.  Spy photos and leaked images from Lamborghini spotted the internet and made dreamers of us all and made us wonder what Lamborghini could do to improve upon the Gallardo.

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Looking for the harmonious blend of both luxury and performance?  Lexus offers the perfect fit, even if your pocket book can’t afford the $375,000 LFA Super Car.  The Lexus IS F model offers a potent 5.0 liter V8, performance handling, top of the line luxury and all for under $60,000.

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MINI has released special edition racing inspired vehicles, covering their Hardtop, Convertible, and Clubman models.  The tuned and prepped MINIs are labeled as John Cooper Works edition, which despite their tiny package, are wound tight street-legal race cars.  From the handling performance to the power under the hood these special edition MINIs have been built with racing in mind, but built within the confines of street legality. (more…)