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Kia Automobile
The Kia automobile company is based in Irvine, California in the US. Kia Motors Corporation of South Korea is the parent company. Six new Kia automobile models were launched in the last three years:
- Rio - a compact Kia automobile sedan
- Optima - mid-size sedan
- Sedona - a five star rated Kia automobile minivan
- Rio Cinco - a Kia automobile wagon
- Spectra - a value packed sedan
- Sportage - a mid-size SUV
The Kia automobile that is scheduled to hit the markets in 2004 is the Amanti. This Kia automobile is a large sedan with new quality and safety features. The Kia automobile manufacturing plant has a production capacity of 1.5 million vehicles a year. Kia automobile models are sold in more than 160 countries.
Top Fuel-Efficient SUVs of 2008
| No. |
Model Name |
Mileage |
| 1 |
Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
27 city/25 highway |
| 2 |
Toyota RAV4 |
21 city/27 highway |
| 3 |
Mercedes-Benz GL320/R320 BlueTec |
18 city/24 highway |
| 4 |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
17 city/24 highway |
| 5 |
Mitsubishi Outlander |
17 city/24 highway |
| 6 |
Toyota Highlander |
18 city/24 highway |
| 7 |
Buick Enclave/GMC Acadia/Saturn Outlook |
16 city/24 highway |
| 8 |
Ford Taurus X |
16 city/24 highway |
| 9 |
Hyundai Veracruz |
16 city/23 highway |
| 10 |
Mazda CX-9 |
16 city/22 highway |
Source: Yahoo Autos
BMW Automobile
The history of the BMW automobile stretches back almost 90 years. 1928 saw the production of the first BMW automobile at the Eisenbach factory - Dixi 3/15 PS. This BMW automobile was built under license from Austin. The first BMW automobile was powered by a 743 cc 4c cylinder engine producing 15 hp. After the Second World War, the BMW automobile company lay in ruins. 1955 saw the revival of the BMW automobile in the form of the Isetta 250 - a mini car with a single cylinder 245cc unit producing 12 hp. The BMW 507 automobile, launched in 1956 was a 2-door timeless design with a retractable soft top. This BMW automobile along with the 1500 model led the revival. Today, the BMW automobile continues in the tradition of performance, style and technology.
The BMW automobile company first set up base in North America in 1975 to import BMW luxury automobiles. Now there are facilities in the states of Georgia, Illinois and California. BMW automobile group focuses on premium vehicles. You can enroll at a Car Control Clinic and hone your driving skills with the Precision Driving Experience that teaches high-performance driving techniques. Various features of the latest models of BMW are:
- Xenon headlights
- Rain sensing windshield wiper
- BMW hydrogen power
- Climate control system
- On-board navigation
- Adaptive transmission system
- Dynamic Brake control
General Motors and BMW Group are together spearheading the development of refueling devices for liquid hydrogen vehicles. Distribution and on-board storage of liquid hydrogen as the future fuel is the focus of this effort. Density of hydrogen in the liquid state is the attractive feature in its use as a fuel in various vehicle ranges. Affordable hydrogen vehicles are expected to be available for sale by 2010.
Bentley Automobile
One of the most luxurious cars ever made on this planet - Bentley cars are synonymous with pivotal social position and owned by the top echelon of the society. Bentley Arnage T is the most powerful production Bentley ever made which sports a twin turbo 6.75 liter V8 engine which develops 450 BHP to propel this beast to 60 mph in about 5.5 seconds. The braking system features 4 channel ABS, micro-alloy ventilated discs to stop you for sure.
The Bentley automobile is synonymous with handcrafted sporting cars capable of great endurance. Bentley Motors was founded in 1919 and within a short span of time; the Bentley automobile became a refined and complex ‘silent sports car’. In 1931, Bentley acquired Rolls Royce and thereafter the Bentley automobile became associated with it. Today, with a $500 million investment, Bentley Motors is focusing on designing and building automobiles of world-class standards. The Continental remains its popular model. In fact, a Continental Register was formed in 1994 to promote the study, care and development of the Continental - R Bentley automobile model. All Bentley automobiles go through a 154-point inspection designed by Bentley engineers in the factory.
Toyota Automobile
The Toyota automobile company was established in 1937. Production systems in the Toyota automobile company were improved in the late 1950s and resulted in the establishment of the ‘Toyota Production System’. This system developed by the Toyota automobile group was based on the principles of Just-In-Time and Kaizen. Implementation of this system resulted in reduced inventories and defects in the Toyota automobile plants worldwide. Toyota is the world’s third largest manufacturer of automobile models ranging from mini vehicles to large trucks. The new model scheduled for 2009 is "Venza".
Nissan Automobile
The Nissan automobile company launched the Nissan Endurance V8 engine. This Nissan automobile has a 5.6-liter 32 -valve DOHC V8 engine. The Nissan V8 automobile has an aluminum engine block with cast iron cylinder liners and chain-driven dual overhead camshafts with silent single-stage timing chain. Molybdenum-coated pistons and electronic drive-by-wire throttle make for precision control of the Nissan automobile.
In 1933, Nissan Motor Company was established in Japan. It was in the year 1960 that the Nissan automobile company was formed in Gardena, California. The year coincided with the introduction of the Nissan automobile Datsun’s first sports car SPL 210. The 1970s saw the Nissan automobile popularity on the increase with sales surpassing a quarter of a million cars. The 1980s saw the Nissan automobile range coming into its own with the first Nissan truck being manufactured in the US. The Infiniti automobile range was also launched during this period.
In 1992, the first Nissan mid-sized sedan automobile produced in the US - Altima got off the assembly line and won accolades on the racing track. Working with Renault of France, the Nissan automobile 2003 Z Concept was unveiled.
Two Nissan automobile models - Z and GT-R have changed the face of the automotive industry. These Nissan automobiles are a combination of innovation, quality and safety. The Nissan automobile models that are scheduled for 2009:
- Nissan GT-R
- Nissan Murano
Suzuki Automobile
The Suzuki automobile company has come a long way in the US market since the time it started selling inexpensive motorcycles. The Suzuki automobile line was introduced in the US market around 1985. The Suzuki automobile range was characterized by compact SUV range. This rugged Suzuki SUV automobile became popular as soon as it was introduced. The new 2008 Suzuki automobile models are:
- XL7
- Grand Vitara:
- SX4 Crossover
- SX4 Sport
- Forenza
- Forenza Wagon
- Reno
Volvo Automobile
The birth of the Volvo automobile took shape with the need to build a vehicle suited to the Scandinavian climate utilizing high-quality Swedish steel. In 1992, the Volvo automobile 850 was launched. This Volvo automobile was front-drive and used an all-new 5-cylinder engine. The Volvo 850 automobile was the first car to have side airbags.
In 1998, two new Volvo automobile models were introduced. A coupe C70 and S80 were the Volvo automobile models that introduced whiplash protection and side-impact curtain airbags. In 1999, Ford bought Volvo automobile company.
Dodge Automobile
The Dodge automobile was launched by the Dodge brothers in 1914. The first Dodge automobile was built with 12-volt electrics and back to front gear changes. In 1928, the Dodge automobile Company was sold to Chrysler. But the Dodge automobile continued to retain its identity. Constant improvements like free wheels, straight 8 cylinder engines and front suspension made the Dodge automobile very popular. Full size pickup trucks like Dodge Ram and a minivan Dodge caravan were popular Dodge automobile models. The Dodge automobile carries a ram’s head as its emblem. This is said to reflect the earlier Dodge automobile design that had a bent exhaust collector that resembled a mountain ram’s curved horns.
Mitsubishi Automobile
Mitsubishi Motor Corporation announced the development of a fuel-cell vehicle - Grandis, powered by DaimlerChrysler’s FC -system. This project is aimed at bringing fuel cell technology to commercial use.
The Mitsubishi automobile model A was the first series-production vehicle produced in 1917 in Japan. Since then the company has pioneered Japan’s first diesel engine and first four-wheel drive passenger car prototype. The Mitsubishi automobile Fuso started a popular range of commercial vehicles. To combat the fuel shortage faced by Japan at the end of the Second World War, an innovative range of Mitsubishi automobile series were launched.
The Mitsubishi automobile 500 and Minica were among the early models launched in the early 1960s. The later Mitsubishi automobile models like Colt and Galant were pacesetters in the Japanese auto market.
The 1990s saw great technological advancement in the Mitsubishi automobile models. The world’s first Transistion Control System and Multi-mode ABS and INVECS were introduced. In 2000, Mitsubishi Motor Company signed an alliance with DaimlerChrysler that put them in the top three of the world’s automotive giants. So, now Mitsubishi and Mercedes will share a common platform and GDI technology.
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