2010 Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet has announced that the all-new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will makes its world debut at the North American Auto Show in Detroit next month.

Inspired from the Chevrolet Malibu sedan and Traverse crossover, Chevrolet Equinox complements its styling with attention to detail and unexpected features.

Chevrolet Equinox (2010) will comes with two new engines with fuel-saving direct injection and variable timing technology: 2.4L Ecotec direct injected I-4 engine (182 horsepower) and 3.0L DOHC direct injected V-6 engine (255 horsepower).

2010 Chevrolet Equinox also equipped with USB audio connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, Rear-vision camera system, and other interested features.

Available in LS, LT and LTZ trim with all-wheel-drive, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will put on sale in the mid of 2009.

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Volkswagen Passat CC Details

The Volkswagen Passat CC was premiered at the Detroit auto show at the beginning of the year. The Volkswagen Passat CC will be equipped, for the first time at VW, with Lane Assist and DCC adaptive chassis control.

The Volkswagen Passat CC will be available with one of three engines: a TDI developing 140 PS, a TSI with 160 PS and a V6 developing 300 PS. The VW Passat CC V6 4Motion features a new all-wheel drive system, a DSG gearbox and adaptive chassis control as standard equipment.

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Hyundai Sonata Transform

The Hyundai Sonata, Korea’s perennial best-selling sedan, has received an overhaul mid-cycle, thereby strengthening its leading position in the domestic market. The design team has taken care not to alter the success of similar to that of the bumper, headlights and grille have been very subtle retouching of the car to give a greater dynamism, tauter position. Alloy wheels, and new revisions to the size of molding, rear bumper and rear combination lamps harmonize perfectly with the new facade.

But perhaps the most significant change is under the hood as Transform Sonata is the first model for the second generation Theta engine. The Theta II provides more power and rapid acceleration, but not at the expense of fuel economy. Indeed, improved engines boast mileage and lower emissions.

The performances were achieved through the addition of a variable induction system to improve breathing engine and variable valve timing for both the exhaust system and admission of ports. Automatic transmissions have a further reduction valve solenoid valve and to facilitate the reorientation of quality while the manual transmissions were refined to slicker, easier quarters.

On the security front, Sonata Transforming frontal collision performance has been further improved by refining the design of the engine box.

Export Sales
But the most pleasant surprise of all changes are to be found inside the cabin where the designers have completely redesigned the cockpit to create the atmosphere of an upscale, premium sedan with a any new plate crash, the center console and new door linings.

Music lovers will host Sonata Transforming the inclusion of ancillary made for hosting the ports audio devices such as i Pods and USB keys. Among other improvements are the addition of dual-zone climate controls for driver and front seat passenger and high-low switches for the two heated front seats. A new group ionizer system helps keep the cabin cool Alpine smell balancing the level of anions and cations, which inhibits the growth of mold.

Although now on sale in Korea, export versions of the Sonata Transform not start shipping until early next year. Specifications of the export models may vary slightly from inside the Korean version.