First Hennessey Venom GT Spyder Goes to Steven Tyler
Hennessey Performance has confirmed the delivery of its earliest Hennessey Venom GT Spyder to America’s Idol host and lead singer of Aerosmith Steven Tyler after making its debut appearance at Cars& Coffee in Irvine, California. Steven Tyler is noted for his great love for fast cars and Hennessey Performance’s making fast car faster has rightly equated Tyler’s passion. 
Hennessey’s CEO John Hennessey also made statement that his company is glad to custom-built the Hennessey Venon Gt Spyder for Steven Tyler adding that it was indeed an accomplishment to make individuals like Steven Tyler taking great love for the Venon Gt Spyder. Hennessey is currently on work and has started putting final touches on the Venom GT Spyder before handing it over to Steven Tyler. A sample video was released showing the 2013 Venom Gt Spyder getting dyno tested. Innovation is the creation. Circulating news has HPE building only a limited edition of the super fast car. It is presumed that only five of its 2013 Venom Gt will be released to the public where two has been pre-ordered ,leaving only 3 2013 models to be built. It has a timetable for summer deliveries. 
Venom Gt Spyder is recognized with its new removable top and a whooping tag price of 1.1 million dollars. It is super powered by Chevrolet succession aluminum V8 with 1,135lb-feet torque and twin turbocharged V8 engine producing 1,200 and with the 6-speed Ricardo manual trans axle that is well mated its power built torque. It has the ability to hit 100/km per 2.2 sec on the road with a top speed of 262 mph. Clients will have no problems stepping at the brakes with a 15 inches 6 piston front and 4 piston rear along with Brembo ceramic brakes. Venom Gt Spyder could be the fastest car on the road when Steven Tyler hit it on the road.
It is one super addition to his collection of fast motorcycles and cars.
Hennessy Performance has been delivering fast cars for decades and still continues to live by to its objective of making fast car faster. It has the commitment to built not only fast cars but also well-performing cars on the road giving them high performance torque and super- built tuning. Hennessy Performance is one of the most trusted tuning companies that have built its name reputation with respect and high degree of performance. It is bent on making its future bright with another feat of making fast cars faster.
The Multimedia System Challenge Between Toyota and Ford
The operating system of Entune is connected to the mobile phone used by the driver in accessing Toyota’s applications store, streaming audios and downloading program updates. 
With the use of your blackberry, Iphone or android phone as you data connection, Entune then offers link access to different media or entertainment services as earlier mentioned. Moreover, Entune system likewise features HD radio, old-school radio channel, XM satellite radio, Bluetooth, as well as a USB port where you can connect any audio device or ipods.
It has been said that, with voice enable recognition, this can reduce the possibility of drivers getting distracted. Applying this type of interface plus the touch screen prompting on smart phones are innovations that are integrated to one. Besides that, whichever mobile network or system carrier that is providing you, it can work well with this Toyota Entune. Although, in some locations, there might be service disruptions, yet this is very minimal as part of any mobile phone network’s nature.
The Multimedia System Challenge Between Toyota and Ford
The entertainment media and mobile market is no doubt making a bomb blast in the United States. By means of smartphones that was anticipated to surpass the sales of basic mobile phones from last year’s sales is an indication that many people will be using mobile applications when browsing the internet, listening to music, and more or less when they are in a lookout of entertaining themselves.
With the unstoppable innovation and rising of versatility of mobile phones, Toyota intends to take advantage of this trend through Entune. This is an innovative system bringing and combining some famous media applications jointly in a single easy to access car arrangement, with the use of smartphones as the link or connection.
Entune is offering its services and applications with several content sources such as Pandora, Bing, Open Table, MovieTickets, and Iheartradio and it is offered as part in the navigation tech service package in the Prius V, Tacoma, and Toyota Camry.
Indeed, with this Entune system, Toyota is considered battling with Ford’s systems – Myford touch and Sync that were both premiered in 2007 through Microsoft’s support. Further, Ford lately made an update of their system integrating the use of smartphones. On the other hand, Hyundai will have a launching of the “Blue Link” wherein its features include pay-to-play navigation support, speech-to-text messaging, geography fencing and speed alert (this support notifies guardians and parents in case their young children’s car lost or away from a predetermined spot), and BL’s real-time traffic info.
Toyota 2012 Camry Introduced
Just recently, the Toyota 2012 Camry was launched and it did get a spectacular response from the public. In fact, the 2012 Camry is considered as Toyota Camry’s sixth model and this one is expected to create a great momentum in this year of the blue dragon. 
True to the sense of the year’s Chinese name, the 2012 Camry will surely make it to the top and make it well in the car market as the water dragon surges higher and higher to give spectacular manifestations to the car enthusiasts.
The introduction of the 2012 Camry has actually followed the launching of other models such as the new Avanza and the Prius C along with the three of the freshest in the car market like the Yaris, Land Cruiser 200, and Innova. The launching event was witnessed by the public, particularly car enthusiasts, at the Sofitel Hotel Philippine Plaza.
Basing from its global market, the Camry edition of Toyota is already on its thirtieth anniversary in this year. As a matter of fact, the Philippines only got its very first and only Camry edition sometime in 1996, which was that time, Camry took the place of Corona, which was venerable during those days while Exsior was basically the last of its variant that time.
When the Toyota Camry was introduced in the Philippines during that particular year, its name plate was already tagged on its 6th generation particularly in other place where this edition from Toyota was popularly marketed. So, this basically means that the entry of Camry in the Philippines was completely late because the Camry model that has entered the Philippine car market was already on its 6th generation. Obviously, the other first five generations weren’t introduced to the Philippine market due to various reasons coming from the Toyota Company, perhaps.
However, the launching of the 6th generation Camry model in the Philippines in 1996 was quite successful and it was followed by another very successful model sometime in 2001 and another one again sometime in 2006. The Toyota Company has basically followed the market direction of such car models the Asian way most particularly to the 2006 up to the 2012 model. However, the company made sure that all of the Camry models share the same kind of engineering and architecture like the ones sold in the United States.
The launching of the Camry XV50 2012-2013 is touted as the launching of the 3rd generation of Camry in the Philippines.
Google Navigates Self-driving Car Safely
A blind man dropped by at the Taco Bell restaurant, enjoyed his Taco order, and later picked up his suit from a neighborhood dry cleaner. Sounds like nothing special but the blind man is seated behind a self-driving car powered by Google’s technology.
Organization like DARPA has been launching a special kind of competition started in 2004 challenging car designers to come up with a technology in self-driven cars that will complete the course without any human intervention. Through the years, participants in the competition failed to complete the course and only managed a 12 km unaided and that’s how far the best record has gone so far. 
But, Google as one of the year’s entrants has published a video showing how a blind man named Steve Mahan has completed a 200,000 miles course safe and unaided with his self-driven Toyota Prius and Google is claiming to have taken the competition victoriously.
Google’s Toyota Prius uses navigation technology using radar and laser that has somewhat taken the Steve Mahan safe in his drive around his neighborhood. Mahan is with a ninety-five percent vision handicap and is legally blind. He is very optimistic that the feat would generally change his life and would bring more independence and flexibility in his movements. He said he is happy that with his self-driving car powered by Google, he can go around places and go where he needs without getting anxious or paranoid about his safety while on the road.
Google being a web giant admitted that the project has been going on as early as 2010 with goals to make driving more safe and enjoyable and said the drive is a sort of test drive for its core research. Google also described the drive as a technical experiment that would guide them in continuing their quest for autonomous technology that will complete and meet the safety standard in self-driving car technology. It also added the company is excited to own the self-driving car anytime soon. But also said that there’s still a lot of jobs to do before the technology can be really out and ready.
Google has released a video of the successful test drive and encouraging the public to view and share their opinions on the said videos. Meanwhile other US States are now gearing towards passing bill on the use of self-driving cars and want to ensure that safety standards are met to ensure public safety.
The Beetle Makes an Astounding Comeback
Everybody is excited about the new look that the Beetle will be sporting this year. The new Beetle Turbo is glossier and sportier, with creased sheet metal and a lowered roofline, so unlike its tubby predecessor.
At long last, there is a Beetle that looks more masculine yet retains its cute, unassuming look. In addition, even though the roof is considerably lower now, the headroom is still amazingly ample with enough headspace to fly a big kite.
The interior of the Volkswagen is amazingly uncomplicated and the sun visors are still there, adding to the retro-like appearance of the car. For those who like great sound, you will definitely fall in love with the Turbo Beetle because it has got some kick ass Fender audio system and while the interface seems a bit complicated (no problem with the techies), you can surely get used to it in no time at all.
The power train of the new Beetle will make you drool with pleasure as you manage your sharp turns and maneuver on those curves with its easy shifts and timely revs. The entire chassis complements the engine weight and the tires so that you almost do not feel a thing on the bumps and the gutters. Gone is the old air-cooled Beetle and in comes the re-engineered Volkswagen of our time.
Aside from the new look, let us talk about performance. The new VW Beetle is powered with the 200 horsepower 2.0 liter VW engine. What I like most about the old Beetle is that it is so quick to react off the line yet it does not leave you hanging when you are trying to make short stops and hustles. That astounding capability is still present in the new VW Beetle. You can buy the standard six-speed manual transmission but there are other variations as well.
I even tried revving the engine while cruising and the engine did it without much of an effort, thanks to the unique engineering design of the VW engine. With its dual clutch transmission, you can feel the almost seamless shifts inside the gearbox. The six speed manual is cheaper by over a thousand dollars than the other model.
Everybody knows that the Beetle is perfect in grip even on sharp turns and the new Turbo Beetle once again proved the car worthy of its name. Although there is a noticeable amount of lean when doing the turn-ins at the corner, the car simply plants itself firmly to the ground and holds its line.
GM Announces Stoppage of Volt Production
General Motors gives another means to idle some 1,300 workers when everything seems to be brighter for the auto industry. The automaker has announced it will be halting its production of Chevy Volt for five weeks because of low sales. 
The shutdown will start from March 19 until April 23 and gave no indication the shutdown will be extended or not. It was relatively a disappointing move as electric cars have been on the showdown and have grabbed the limelight when increased sales and public interest showed signs of hopes.
It was in 2010 when the automaker got the public attention when it launched the Chevy Volt filled with glitters and grandeurs. The Chevy did not perform well in terms of sales and performance when just recently it incurred high fire risk issue. It was a blow dealt with poor sales results.
Chevy Volt is one of the hopefuls among electric cars dealing with the fuel-efficiency issues and auto enthusiasts have put high preference on it but Volts appeal seem to dwindle fast. Observers blamed it to its high price tag and consumers are quick to shift to cheaper brands of the same fuel-efficiency promise. Chevy Volt is placed at high $41,000 and a generous $7,500 tax credit did not boost its appeal.
Volt is not alone in poor sales performance and has Nissan Leaf for a company when the Japanese car only sold 1,154 units a little more down compared to Volts 1,203 units. Both electric cars have high hopes for 2012 and still hoping to reap the fruit of their hard works in the next quarters of the 2012.
Auto Economist like Lacey Planche is quick to note that Volts poor sales reflect that consumer’s interest and appeal for Volt’s type of car is not that high and results in its failure to lure car enthusiasts to buy it. It could have account to poor marketing and fire risk issues.
Volt is still trying to dispose an oversupply of 6,000 units with 154 units per day that need to be sold. The figure is seen as a big challenge to GM thus the decision to stop production comes as a rescue. But GM is assuring people in the industry that the production will be temporary as GM and all electric car automakers are very hopeful that electric cars is the answer to the continuing gas price hike. GM is committed to make electric cars as the car for the future and it has no intention of backing off.
The 2012 Hyundai Sonata
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What’s new with the 2012 Hyundai Sonata? There are several significant revisions of the new model from its predecessor. Buyers have 2 options between a 2.0L turbocharged engine and 2.4-liter direct injection four. It also includes a 2 6-speed transmission, which depends on the type of model. One of the major highlights of the new Hyundai Sonata is the so-called fluidic sculpture design. The new design provides a contemporary look of the new Sonata. The 2.0L turbo engine increases 1 mpg in highway, while the 2.4L direct engine increases 2mpg in the city. There are many updates on the new Sonata including the 7-inch touch-screen built in with HD radio, and a standard 3-piece panoramic sunroof. Meanwhile, the Hyundai’s Blue Link Telematics is now revised into a standard model.
The interior of the new Sonata is backed up with attractive gauge bezels, chrome trimmed door pulls, gauge cluster, shift lever, and equipped with 2 large pods for both the speedometer and tack. One of the major interior highlights is the chromed human figure located below the display. This feature has a role to shift the ventilation mode. On the other hand, the figure only controls a single toggle compared to the standard direct airflow into the section. Other optional feature is the driver’s seat heaters, as well the rear and front seats. The navigation system has now built-in with a backup camera, while the Cruise control is now a standard 6-speaker system.
The exterior of the new Sonata has the sleekest look with its bold character line. The side profile begins at the trailing edge of the front fender, which runs all throughout the car’s rear end. It also wraps around the head of the taillights. A chrome strip goes all the way the length of the car’s waistline. It also covers the mirrors up to the headlights of the new Sonata. A chrome plated front grille has become bolder than ever, while the rear roofline is assertively raked. The new Sonata has a different wheel size, which primarily depends on the engine configuration and the trim level as well.
When it comes to performance, the new Sonata is lighter compared to its predecessor. Expect an improved horsepower with the 2.4L direct injected engine. Meanwhile, the 2.0L turbo engine runs up to 60mph with an average of 126 feet. The skidpad numbers of the new Sonata has significant improvements ranging from 0.78g to 0.82g.
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Automobile news is becoming a talk of the town nowadays keeping the road deserted to the latest car models. The car industry manifolds the breakthrough from installation of hand gadgets for driving convenience to modernizing the pinnacle of mechanical engines. If cellphones are competitive enough to dominate the advancement of electronic engineering, then automotive discipline also hurdles tougher in the market.
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The main headlines of the site reveals TESLA Model X as of February 12 this year that startled viewers about its exterior as well as the engine’s outstanding horsepower function. Still under observation and running test drives, the company gave a sneak peek preview in its overall speculations. So far, the body type displays a SUV or a crossover style. Since the engines are powered by battery, the package includes 60 kWh and 85 kWh ones. What’s even more shocking is that the mileage speed of Model X can accelerate to 60 mph in less than 4.5 seconds. Doors are opened upward as it appears like you are riding in a back-to-the-future vehicle. However, critics raised concern about parking this vehicle in public parking space as it may require additional width limits.
In the same website content, another recent news unwrapping a phenomenal invention that is not commonly found in European’s vehicle – steam-powered car. We may assume it odd but for this Swiss man by the name of Pascal Prokob, he considers it a true art. His idea came about when he decided to replace the passenger seat into a stove heater to keep him warm in the winter climate. A miniature chimney is installed to link the pipes out of the vehicle. Think twice before you even blame the weather for his new invention; just may be that could be the next trend in the future of automobiles in Europe someday.
The Most Recent Auto News
Recently, Porsche made an announcement of their new SUV called the Macan. It will be launched by next year replacing its predecessor named Cajun. The 2013 Porsche SUV will be manufactured at Porsche’s Leipzig factory. 
According to the statement, the new Porsche SUV will be a smaller version of the world’s best-selling Cayenne model. The Stuttgart-based company is set to introduce their 5th model line after the successful models such as the Panamera 4-door Coupe, 911, Cayenne, and Boxster Roadster. Porsche’s officials said that by 2018, they are aiming for an annual sales increase by producing around 200,000 units in this alone. One of the major highlights of the new Porsche SUV is the combination of a sports car and SUV concept that are integrated in this upcoming model next year. The Porsche Macan is coming.Video
Meanwhile, Renault recently reported that a new Mercedes-based luxury car is in its early stages of development. The concept is basically based from Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz platform where the main goal is to increase its offerings in that section. On the other hand, Renault is continuously studying the viability of the new product in the market. This latest development is considered to be the 3rd luxury model that was planned for a Mercedes-based automobile. According to reports, the production of the new model is going to be done in France for the entire period. The whole concept will be the combination of the Renaults design while incorporating the Daimler’s platform through the whole process. Renault said that they have a lot of plans in the future. In fact, the 2014 Escape minivan is on their top list and a new luxury sedan for the following year. The partnership of Daimler and Renault started in 2010 with the manufacturing of new engines and mini cars in the market.
In other news, the new Kia model called the Cee’d compact car is getting a quality boost with its Audi-style interior. The Cee’d Kia model will be showcasing a mix of sporty touches, as well as the Audi-style details for the car’s interior. This new Kia is set to be introduced in the upcoming Geneva Auto Show next month. The Cee’d Hatchback will be available in the summer in most European countries. The concept of the new model is the combination of prestige and enhanced maturity that completes the entire package. One of the major highlights of the new Kia is the aggressive front design with its very own tiger nose grille that is truly exceptional.