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Cars.com Reviews the 2011 Honda Odyssey

Last Updated on Thursday, 9 September 2010 04:01 Written by Phương Thùy Thursday, 9 September 2010 04:01

The current Honda Odyssey is one of the oldest entries in the minivan segment. The model was in need of an update, and for 2011, a redesigned, modernized Odyssey is hitting the streets. This new hauler solves one of the inconveniences large families face: It has an expandable second row that can fit three large child-safety seats. Almost everything is better than the previous model, according to senior editor David Thomas, and the 2011 shows off Honda’s high level of interior quality. Our... Detailt »»

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2011 Honda Odyssey: Pricing and Trim Levels

Last Updated on Thursday, 9 September 2010 04:00 Written by Phương Thùy Thursday, 9 September 2010 04:00

One of the most confusing aspects of new-car shopping is figuring out the different trim levels, all of the added options and the final price you’re going to pony up to get what you want. For 2011, Honda has added an all-new trim level to its Odyssey minivan. The top of the lineup is the Touring Elite with a $43,250 price tag before a destination charge of $780. Most other Odyssey trims see a roughly $1,000 bump in price, but the 2011 has a more fuel-efficient engine and a host of new features... Detailt »»

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Honda’s New Navigation System: First Look

Last Updated on Thursday, 9 September 2010 04:00 Written by Mai Chi Thursday, 9 September 2010 04:00

  Making its debut on the 2011 Honda Odyssey is the company’s upgraded navigation system. The hard-drive-based unit packs an 8-inch high-resolution screen, live traffic with a lifetime subscription, and voice commands that make it quite a few steps better than the outdated system adorning current Hondas. The company wouldn’t reveal which other vehicles will receive the upgraded unit in the future. Considering the 2011 Honda CR-Z and Accord still feature the current system, we’d guess... Detailt »»

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BMW Looks to Expand Lineup

Last Updated on Wednesday, 8 September 2010 06:20 Written by Ngọc Ánh Wednesday, 8 September 2010 06:20

BMW has had a pretty good year thus far, with sales up 7.2% in the U.S. But the maker of BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce is facing big challenges from its German competitors Mercedes and Volkswagen (owner of Audi), which are in the midst of massive product revivals. Norbert Reithofer, BMW’s CEO, plans to keep his company competitive by expanding the model lineups at BMW and Mini and introducing a new brand for its upcoming electric cars. We’ve already touched on the electric Megacity Vehicle... Detailt »»

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New Chevrolet Aveo Debuts at 2010 Paris Motor Show

Last Updated on Wednesday, 8 September 2010 03:32 Written by Ngôi Sao Wednesday, 8 September 2010 03:32

Competes with: Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit  Looks like: Pretty much a spitting image of the Aveo RS show car from Detroit  Drivetrain : 100-115 horsepower four-cylinder with six-speed automatic or manual transmissions  Hits dealerships : Sometime in 2011  Chevrolet has released more information and two new production shots of the new Aveo, which will go on sale in the U.S. and Canada in 2011. The two photos of the five-door hatchback show a car that resembles the Aveo... Detailt »»

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21 Booster Seats Named Best Bets by IIHS

Last Updated on Wednesday, 8 September 2010 04:01 Written by Phương Thùy Wednesday, 8 September 2010 04:01

The number of booster seats recommended by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has grown significantly over last year, with the safety agency recommending 21 Best Bets and seven Good Bets out of 72 booster seats it tested this year. Eight booster seats aren’t recommended. To be named a Best Bet or Good Bet, a booster seat must properly position a three-point seat belt over a 6-year-old testing dummy. IIHS engineers measured seat-belt fit in a variety of vehicles and used high-back... Detailt »»

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2011 Ford F-150 Will Feature Electric Power Steering

Last Updated on Wednesday, 8 September 2010 12:55 Written by Phương Thùy Wednesday, 8 September 2010 12:55

The 2011 Ford F-150 will be the first full-size pickup truck offered with standard electric power steering instead of conventional hydraulic assisted turning. EPS offers up to a four percent improvement in fuel economy by getting rid of the losses that come from operating a hydraulic pump, a nearly infinite tuning of steering feel and the elimination of hydraulic steering fluid and hoses. Until recently, EPS systems were available only in smaller cars and crossovers because the components... Detailt »»

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2011 Bentley Continental GT: First Look

Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 08:34 Written by Phương Thùy Tuesday, 7 September 2010 08:34

No other car was more responsible for introducing the world to affordable uber-luxury than the Bentley Continental GT. Originally priced just north of $150,000, it was the next step up for folks buying fully loaded BMWs and Benzes in the six-figure range. Having Paris Hilton snapped by the paparazzi in one early in the 2000s didn’t hurt at building the GT’s notoriety.   While Hilton continues to make headlines for the wrong reasons, Bentley is reshaping its image into something more …... Detailt »»

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BMW Discontinues M6 and 5.0-Liter V-10 Engine

Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 07:11 Written by Mai Chi Tuesday, 7 September 2010 07:11

BMW has announced it will discontinue the BMW M6 Series and the custom 500-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-10 that powered the high-performance coupe and the last-generation BMW M5. The M6, which was available in coupe and convertible models, featured carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic in the roof and bumper and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, according to the automaker. Both the M6 and the recently discontinued M5 were built by BMW M, a subsidiary of BMW. BMW sold 6,775 of the M6 since 2005.The... Detailt »»

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Spied! Next-Gen Chevrolet Colorado Interior

Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 04:32 Written by admin Tuesday, 7 September 2010 04:32

We’ve seen photos of camouflaged next-generation Chevrolet Colorado prototypes undergoing testing several times this summer but now we’ve got the first clear pictures of its interior. The spartan cockpit of this right-hand drive tester looks particularly plain because most of its plastic surfaces haven’t been cosmetically grained with textures. Instead of the four-spoke steering wheel that today’s U.S.-built Colorado has, there’s a three-spoke unit with embedded audio and cruise control... Detailt »»

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Scooby-Doo!: Abracadabra-Doo

The Mystery Inc. team investigates the strange case of a magician's school that's been beset by supernatural forces in this frightfully fun feature-length adventure. Scooby and the gang are visiting Velma's sister Madelyn at the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy when they learn that a money-grubbing ice cream magnate has been sniffing around the school... Detailt »»