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5 Best Family Cars Under $20,000

If you're looking for a family car, you want something that's loaded with interior space, cargo-carrying space and safety amenities. At the same time, you don't want to spend an arm and a leg on a car that's just going to get beat up by your 4-year old son and 3-year old daughter. That's why you need to check out the 5 best family cars for under $20,000. These cars come standard with enough space for your family and your gear, and they're easy on your wallet, as well.

Safest Cars on the Road in 2010

After a year of sticky accelerators and sliding floor mats, you may be wondering which vehicles are the safest to drive. Not only do safe vehicles give you a little more peace of mind while out on the road, they can also save you mega bucks in insurance costs. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the safest car in 2010 is the Buick LaCrosse for Large Cars, the Audi A3 for Midsize Cars, and the Honda Civic 4-door model for Small Cars. Here is the complete list of the top 27 safest vehicles to drive, broken out by category.

How to Improve Your Truck or SUV’s Performance

Just because you drive a truck or SUV doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy speed and power too. After all, it’s not like you drive a minivan. There are several ways you can improve your ride’s performance, drivability and even gas mileage without spending a fortune. Check out these tips on how to amp up your ride’s performance.

Amp up Your Power With a Flowmaster Muffler

If you want to blow away the competition, you need to outfit your ride with a top-performing aftermarket muffler. Choosing the right muffler can be challenging, however, since there are so many to choose from. It’s important to know what you’re looking for and to choose a muffler accordingly. Here are some of the top-selling Flowmaster mufflers that are designed to increase your torque and horsepower to help you blow the competition away at the line.

Hot New Electric Cars

Are you still holding off on buying an electric car? Not quite ready to trade in your gas guzzler in an attempt to go green? I understand. While I wouldn't mind saving money at the pump, I'm not ready to trade in my 3-series for a Prius. And, so help me if a Think City makes it to the U.S. But, even if you're holding out like myself, there are still some ways to save at the pump. Check out these gas-saving products. From air filters to tonneau covers, there are plenty of ways to save money at the pump without giving in to a eco-friendly ride. However, if you're thinking of making the switch to an electric or hybrid ride, check out the hottest new electric cars that will be hitting the market soon.  

 

Nissan Leaf

Chevrolet Volt

 

 

Top 10 Fastest Supercars

Browsing through some cool sites, I came across a list compiled by Dudes411.com of the Top 10 fasest super cars. I must say, I wouldn't mind taking a spin in any one of these cars. Maybe in my next life... f you had to pick just one, which would it be? Or would you choose one not on the list? I'd have to pick the McLaren F1. There's just something about that car.

Mosler MT900:

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Top Speed: 180+ mph, 435 hp, 0-60 in 3.1 secs, $160,000

Caparo T1:

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Top Speed: 200+ mph, 480 hp, 0-60 in 2.5 secs, $304,000

   

BMW Introduces Start-Stop System for Select Models

Beginning this spring, BMW will be incorporating its EfficientDynamics systems into the M3, which will come equipped with Auto Start Stop. This system, according to BMW, cuts the engine when the M3 comes to a stop, reducing emissions and fuel consumption by up to 8%.

In addition, BMW will be offering a Competition Package for the M3 coupe (see image above) and sedan in Europe, which includes 19x9-inch wheels, a suspension lowered by 10mm and a revised Sport traction control setting.

A new M Sport package for the X5 will debut at the Geneva Motor Show, alongside the Competition M3. It will feature 19- or 20-inch wheels, wrapped in specially developed tires, a new front fascia with larger air intakes, "sanitized aluminum" window surrounds, M leather steering wheel, footrest and a few interior tweaks.

 

Source: autoblog.com

   

2010 World Car of the Year Nominees

The nominees for the 2010 World Car of the Year have been announced. The award will be presented at the New York International Auto Show in March. Lastyear's winner was the Volkswagen Golf, and runners up included the Ford Fiesta and Toyota iQ. The winners of the 3 categories-- Car of the Year, Performance Car of the Year and Green Car of the Year-- are voted on by 59 automotive writers from 23 countries. Nominees must be either brand new to the market or substantially revised for the 2010 model year.

Here are the nominees:

   

Check Out This Super Car: The "Mustanghini"

Ok, so this guy likes Lamborghinis, but also likes Fords. So, what does he do? He gets the best of both worlds by taking a 2007 Mustang and shoving a massive V-10 and transaxle into its middle. He calls it the Tractorri. Pretty impressive, eh?

Using one Mustang shell, one Lamborghini Gallardo parts car and one Mustang parts car, not to mention thousands of hours of labor, this guy combined the best parts of each ride. He calims that everything from the transmission to the all-wheel-drive system work.

Source: Jalopnik.com

 

 

   

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