2010 Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG

Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG
The CL63 AMG, the lesser of two powerful large AMG-tuned Mercedes-Benz coupes, sits somewhere between excessive and grandiose on the scale of high-end cars. With 518 horsepower on tap at 6800 rpm, the nearly 4,500 pound two-door Mercedes-Benz is hardly sluggish, despite tipping the scales at about double what a subcompact weights. 465 pound-feet of torque from the 6.2 liter V8 and a 7-speed automatic transmission help ensure that the CL63 has ample power in any situation.

New for 2008, the CL63 upgrades the basic CL-Class, introduced for 2007, with the standard range of AMG tuned sporting cues, including a lowered sport suspension with active body control, a unique look inside and out, 20' wheels (versus 18' wheels otherwise), performance tires and a few additional standard features, like ventilated and massaging front seats.

Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG
Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG

Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG
Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG

Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG
Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG

Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG
Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG

Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG
Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG




2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt ranks 23 out of 29 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 80 published reviews and test drives of the Chevrolet Cobalt, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. The Chevy Cobalt is surprisingly fun to drive for an inexpensive car, boasts solid fuel economy, and is available with one of the nicest stereo systems found in this price range. But its seats are simply uncomfortable to many reviewers, and its styling looks out of date.

But the Cobalt can't crack the top half of the huge small car class because it is small inside, with too little rear-seat space for adults. Hard seats in front and back are a common complaint. And its styling looks dated next to most other small cars.

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt




2011 Honda CRZ

2011 Honda CRZ
Honda's CR-Z hybrid coupe remains on track as a 2011 model, on sale in late 2010. Honda wants sports-car enthusiasts to buy it not because it's green, but because it's fun. The carmaker considered doing a non-hybrid version of the CR-Z, but it desperately wants to be seen as a hybrid supplier on par with Toyota and believes it needs a range of dedicated hybrid-only models to achieve that.

So the CR-Z gets a lively 140-horse, 1.8-liter Civic-derived engine. The IMA system -- motor, battery, electronics -- will be like the Insight's, as will the platform, to save cost. A senior engineer says, "It must be fun to drive, must remind you of the original CRX." And a manual gearbox will be offered. "CVT is fine for the market, mostly. But we are Honda! We must have a manual!"

Honda CRZ
2011 Honda CRZ

Honda CRZ
2011 Honda CRZ

Honda CRZ
2011 Honda CRZ

Honda CRZ
2011 Honda CRZ

Honda CRZ
2011 Honda CRZ







GM Recall 2010: 1.3 Million Cars Include Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, And Others

GM Recall 2010
General Motors Co. said Monday it will recall 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac compact cars sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to fix power steering motors that can fail. The recall affects 2005 to 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts, 2007 to 2010 Pontiac G5s, 2005 and 2006 Pontiac Pursuits sold in Canada and 2005 and 2006 Pontiac G4s sold in Mexico.

The automaker said the vehicles are still safe to drive and never lose their steering, but it may be harder to steer them when traveling under 15 mph.

GM spokesman Alan Adler said it will take time for the automaker to get 1.3 million new power steering motors from the supplier, JTEKT Corp., and GM will notify car owners when the parts are available.

Adler said the failures are rare and the cars can still be driven until motors can be replaced by dealers. Drivers will see a warning light and hear a chime if the power steering fails, but they could be surprised when the steering becomes more difficult.

GM told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about the recall on Monday. NHTSA began an investigation into 905,000 of the models on Jan. 27 after getting 1,100 complaints that the cars lost their power steering assist. The complaints included 14 crashes and one injury.

The automaker will fix older models first because it usually takes 20,000 to 30,000 miles of driving for the condition to develop, Adler said. GM also will have to repair thousands of vehicles on dealer lots before they can be sold, he said.

"Recalling these vehicles is the right thing to do for our customers' peace of mind," Jamie Hresko, GM's vice president of quality, said in a statement.

Adler said if the power steering assist fails, it usually comes back for a time after the car is shut off and restarted.

GM Recall 2010
GM Recall 2010

GM Recall 2010
GM Recall 2010

GM Recall 2010
GM Recall 2010

GM Recall 2010
GM Recall 2010

GM Recall 2010
GM Recall 2010




Mazda CX9 2010 Recall

2010 MAZDA CX9 Recall
Mazda is recalling more than 30,000 CX-9's for some sort of wiring problems-- and sounds like you may want to get your car to the dealer pronto as the official recall notice says, "drivers will experience certain functions that are uncontrollable, which will cause seious difficulties in driving increasing the risk of a crash." Yikes, enough said, here's the info:

Mazda has announced a recall of certain models of its CX-9 SUV due to a wiring problem that could cause the driver's seat to spontaneously change position while the vehicle is in motion.

In a defect notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Mazda explains, "On certain CX-9 vehicles having the power-adjustable seat with position memory function, the seat harness routed underneath the seat cushion may interfere with the front cover bracket which is attached on the front side of the seat cushion. Due to this, the covering of the seat harness may be damaged, the core wire of the harness may touch with the bracket and result in short-circuit. In the worst case, certain functions such as the seat position, height adjustment and seat back reclining may be activated unexpectedly and be uncontrollable, causing serious difficulty in driving."

The recall affects about 30,000 CX-9s from model years 2007 through 2009, but only those built at Mazda's Hiroshima, Japan factory, which can be identified by their VIN number. Mazda dealers will begin contacting CX-9 owners about the recall next week. Dealers will inspect the wiring of affected vehicles, and if necessary, install a new wiring harness cover to correct the defect. Owners who wish to make their own repair arrangements may contact Mazda at (800) 222-5500.

Vehicle Make / Model:    Model Year(s):
     MAZDA / CX9    2007-2009
Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORPMfr's Report Date: FEB 20, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V066000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Potential Number of Units Affected: 30600
Summary:
 MAZDA IS RECALLING 30,600 MY 2007-2009 CX9 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEAT WITH POSITION MEMORY FUNCTION. THE SEAT HARNESS ROUTED UNDERNEATH THE SEAT CUSHION MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT COVER BRACKET WHICH IS ATTACHED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE SEAT CUSHION. DUE TO THIS THE COVERING OF THE SEAT HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED, THE CORE WIRE OF THE HARNESS MAY TOUCH WITH THE BRACKET AND RESULT IN SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence:
  DRIVERS WILL EXPERIENCE CERTAIN FUNCTIONS THAT ARE UNCONTROLLABLE WITCH WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DIFFICULTIES IN DRIVING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT HARNESS AND FASTEN THE SEAT FRAME WITH A CABLE TIE. THE HARNESS COVERING WILL BE REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Notes:
 MAZDA RECALL NO. 5309B. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Mazda CX9 2010 Recall
2010 MAZDA CX9 Recall

Mazda CX9 2010 Recall
2010 MAZDA CX9 Recall

Mazda CX9 2010 Recall
2010 MAZDA CX9 Recall

Mazda CX9 2010 Recall
2010 MAZDA CX9 Recall

Mazda CX9 2010 Recall
2010 MAZDA CX9 Recall