2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
The editors of Motor Trend have tallied up the votes and crowned the Cadillac CTS their 2008 Car of the Year, GM’s first since the Corvette won a full decade ago. The CTS beat an 18-car field including the Honda Accord, Audi TT, Subaru WRX, Chevrolet Malibu, Mitsubishi Lancer, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others. MT was smitten with the Caddy’s balanced handling, smooth-revving V6, exterior and interior design, and attention to detail. Our man Damon would certainly agree, who gave the CTS a thumbs up after piloting it around the Milford Proving Grounds.

People who have survived a stroke and gone through the routine rehabilitation programs do better by walking on a treadmill as the walking ability gets improved by rewiring parts of the brain, say experts.

Study researcher Dr. Andreas Luft, a professor of clinical neurology and neurorehabilitation at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, said, “You address two problems these patients have, one is that they don’t know how to walk. Not walking, they become deconditioned and lose cardiovascular fitness. With the treadmill type of training, you improve walking and also increase fitness.”
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Hydrogen Hybrid Technologies Inc.(HYHY:otcbb) and Canadian Hydrogen Energy Company are pleased to announce that has been successfully completed on a Hydrogen Fuel Injection (HFI) system specifically for the Car & Light Truck aftermarket.

With the increased concern about increasing fuel prices, consumers are anxious to find solutions. This particularly applies to Light Trucks, including SUVs.
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Kawasaki ZX 12 R is a best loved sports bike, which could, by all the way, be called a super bike. The attractive feature make the popularity of the model sky high. Strong and beautiful body, powerful engine to give the performance more than your expectations, safety measure to ensure you commute on it safely and comfortably etc.

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Redesigned from the ground up, the 2009 Acura TSX is 2.4 inches longer overall (extending the wheelbase 1.3 inches), and it’s also 3 inches wider (which gives it a track 2.6 inches wider).

2009 Acura TSX 6-Spd MT
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South Korean companies have agreed to form an alliance in an effort to develop a battery pack that can be mounted on future plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), government and industry sources said Monday.

Sources said Hyundai Motor, the country’s No. 1 carmaker, had teamed up with LG Chem, SK Energy and SB LiMotive to develop batteries in the next 5-6 years that will be a critical part of these eco-friendly vehicles. The development is designed to cut back on the use of fossil fuels, and help reduce greenhouse gases. » Read the rest of the entry..

Toyota is raising its prices for the Prius and Harrier hybrids in Japan in response to the soaring cost of steel and other raw materials — the first hike here without a model makeover in three decades.

Speculation had been rife that Japan’s top automaker would raise some domestic prices soon, and Toyota has acknowledged that as risky because the domestic market is already sluggish. » Read the rest of the entry..

Kia Motors Corp., South Korea’s No. 2 carmaker, unveiled its new Forte compact sedan Thursday, hoping that the fuel-efficient car will help boost sales amid higher fuel prices.

KIA PICANTO

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Suzuki is expected to launch its famed 1340cc Hayabusa, GSX-R 1000 and Bandit 1250 bikes in September, Honda will introduce two models — the CBR 1000 and the GLX 1 — in October.

“There was always a demand for superbikes, or high performance, costly motorcycles. With an increase in disposable income among the youth, companies are keen to tap this niche segment,” said automobile analyst Ranojoy Mukherji. “This is a trend. It may not yield much money but it is high on the image it gives to these companies.” » Read the rest of the entry..

The Team Proton Axle’s Faidzil Alang raced by Proton Satria Neo 1500 Max ATCS cars built by Proton’s Race Rally Research division in Shah Alam beat 25 other cars and took the chequered flag at the Bira International Circuit in Thailand, ensuring a driver’s crown win for the team in the inaugural Asian Touring Car 1500Max Series race.

The team is managed by Alex Yoong. Other than the two main drivers mentioned (Faidzil Alang and Syafiq Ali), the support driver role is filled by Sanjeev Palar. » Read the rest of the entry..