Audi A4

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Audi A4 - What the Auto Press Says

The 2010 Audi A4 ranks 7 out of 15 Upscale Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 18 published reviews and test drives of the Audi A4, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

Redesigned just last year, the Audi A4 is a viable alternative to the BMW 3-Series. Buyers looking for a sporty entry-level luxury sedan should test drive an all-wheel-drive A4 before making their decision.

The Audi A4, redesigned from the wheels up for 2009, enters the 2010 model year with no significant changes. It remains a fun car to drive, with sharp handling and a firm stance courtesy of its Quattro all-wheel-drive system (optional, but Audi says more than 80 percent of buyers opt for it). Audi's adjustable suspension, which allows the driver to electronically change the car's tuning for aggressive cornering or quiet commuting, is particularly well-reviewed. The combination, Consumer Guide says, means the A4 "adeptly balances around-town maneuverability with sporty road manners."

Shoppers should note that the A4 is the largest sedan in the midsize class - which means it's an opportunity for some buyers of more expensive luxury sedans (like the Lexus GS) to downsize and save some money. However, the A4's price can climb north of $40K with all of the options -- and you'll want most of them.

Audi is known for some of the best interiors in the automotive businesses, and the A4 offers an excellent example of why.
Other Cars to Consider

Those looking for an athletic sport sedan would do well to compare the A4 to the BMW 3-Series, which some say out-hustles and out-handles Audi's car. Those for whom All-Wheel-Drive is essential might want to consider an AWD Infiniti G37, which offers an exceptional balance of luxury and performance. The Acura TL, in SH-AWD trim, is another excellent AWD option.
Audi A4: The Details

The 2010 A4 comes as a sedan, an Avant wagon, or the more off-road-oriented Allroad wagon, in 2.0 or 3.2 trim. We review the wagons separately. Buyers should note that the A4 Cabriolet convertible has been dropped from the lineup, with a sportier 2010 A5 Cabriolet taking its place.

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Mercedes Vs Spray Paint at Burning Man

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This particular Mercedes Art Car was spotted at burning man some time ago. I am not sure the philosophy behind this piece but it looks like some dude went crazy on his brand new Merecedes with a can of paint. I wonder if the warranty covers crazy?

Cruze Comes To Town: Chevy unveils 40-mpg Eco model and RS package

Chevrolet will use the 2010 New York Auto Show to reveal a few more details about the production Cruze sedan going on sale this fall. Specifically, the Big Apple is where Chevy will formally unveil the high-mileage Cruze Eco model and RS trim package (inset). The Chevrolet Cruze Eco is propelled by the new turbocharged 1.4-liter Ecotec inline four-cylinder. This engine, combined with a six-speed manual transmission, is not only the most powerful unit available, it's also expected to yield a hybrid-like 40 miles per gallon on the highway. In order to help achieve that lofty number, the Cruze Eco gets drag-reducing shutters that close off the lower grille at higher speeds. Also contributing to the car's elevated fuel efficiency are a deep front air dam and under-body panels. The 1.4 turbo is rated at 138 horsepower and a healthy 148 pound-feet of torque.

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Press Release
Chevrolet Cruze Eco: Hybrid-Like Fuel Efficiency Without The Price
Tag

o Cruze Eco delivers an estimated segment-leading 40 mpg on the highway
o Optional RS appearance package for Cruze LT and LTZ trim levels

NEW YORK – At the New York Auto Show, Chevrolet reveals the compact 2011 Cruze
Eco. This high-efficiency model is powered by a 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine
with variable valve timing that achieves an estimated 40 mpg on the highway when
combined with a six-speed manual transmission. Cruze Eco is expected to deliver
the best fuel economy in the compact segment, while offering midsize car
presence.

"The Cruze Eco delivers hybrid-like efficiency without the price tag," said Jim
Campbell, U.S. vice president Chevrolet marketing. "Along with the Volt electric
vehicle, it demonstrates how Chevrolet is working to bring new products to
market that range from gas-friendly to gas-free."

Chevrolet also shows an optional RS sport appearance package for the Cruze LT
and LTZ trim levels.

Cruze is the first in a family of all-new Chevrolet small and compact cars
designed to offer excellent fuel economy, outstanding quality and top safety
ratings. Cruze models for the United States and Canada will be produced at the
Lordstown, Ohio assembly complex. In February, Chevrolet announced the addition
of a third shift at Lordstown that will add 1,200 workers to support a smooth,
fast and flawless ramp-up of Cruze production. More than $350 million has been
invested to re-tool the plant and add new, state-of-the-art manufacturing
equipment.

"This investment helps secure the best possible manufacturing footprint to react
to market demand and deliver vehicles faster to our customers," said Campbell.
"We believe Cruze is the right car at the right time for American consumers."

Cruze Eco details

Featuring a 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine with variable valve timing, the
Cruze Eco is designed to be the most fuel-efficient model in the lineup,
delivering an estimated 40 mpg on the highway with the standard six-speed manual
transmission. City fuel economy, as well as estimates for the Cruze Eco equipped
with an available six-speed automatic transmission, will be finalized closer to
launch.

The Eco achieves greater fuel economy using a number of features that enhance
its aerodynamics, minimize weight and reduce rolling resistance. Details
include:

* A lower front grille air shutter that closes at higher speeds to improve
aerodynamics and opens at lower speeds to optimize engine-cooling airflow

* The upper grille has more "closeouts" to improve aerodynamics

* A lower front air dam extension, extensive use of underbody panels and a rear
spoiler enhance aerodynamics

* A lowered ride height improves aerodynamics

* Unique 17-inch lightweight aluminum wheels

* Ultra-low rolling resistance 17-inch Goodyear tires.

The axle ratio on the manual-transmission model is also optimized for fuel
economy, while helping the car deliver confident performance. Chevrolet
estimates the Cruze Eco will deliver 0-60 mph performance of about 10 seconds
with the manual transmission and 9 seconds with the six-speed automatic.

The Cruze Eco will be available in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Cruze RS details

Complementing Cruze's sporty proportions is an optional RS appearance package
for the LT and LTZ trim levels, which bolsters the car's styling with unique
fascias, rocker moldings, rear spoiler and fog lamps. An uplevel instrument
cluster is also part of the package and includes chrome accent rings in place of
the standard silver finish, as well as opaque cluster bezels that allow the
cluster's ice blue backlighting to shine through – providing a sporty nighttime
appearance.

"For customers who want even more personality and presence in their vehicle, the
RS appearance package builds on the already bold face and coupe-like proportions
of the Cruze," said Michael Simcoe, executive director, North American Exterior
Design.

Midsize presence in the compact segment

All Cruze models offer the spaciousness and amenities of a midsize car, combined
with segment-leading features and details that challenge preconceived notions
about what a compact car can be in North America.

Along with the Eco, the 2011 Cruze will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trims.
Standard and available equipment includes:

* Ten standard air bags, including frontal, front-seat side-impact air bags,
roof rail head curtain, rear-seat side air bags and new front knee air bags

* Bluetooth, USB connectivity, XM Satellite Radio and navigation system

* Standard OnStar with one year of Directions and Connections service

* MacPherson strut front suspension and Z-link rear suspension, with 16-, 17-
and 18-inch wheels

* Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing,
traction control and anti-lock brakes

* Fuel-saving, rack-mounted electric power steering

* Unexpected levels of quietness, smoothness and refinement for the segment.

All models share an interior characterized by upscale materials and a lengthy
roster of equipment usually found in larger and more expensive vehicles.
Available technologies include Bluetooth and a navigation system.

Cruze's 1.4L Ecotec turbo performs like a larger engine when needed, but retains
the efficiency of a small-displacement four-cylinder in most driving conditions;
it is standard on Eco, LT and LTZ models. Rated at an estimated at 138
horsepower (103 kW) and 148 lb.-ft. of torque (200 Nm), it enables a cruising
range of more than 500 miles (800 km). Cruze will lead the way for Chevrolet in
the use of small-displacement, turbocharged Ecotec engines that are highly
fuel-efficient and power vehicles that are fun to drive.

Standard on LS models is a 1.8L Ecotec four-cylinder rated at an estimated 136
horsepower (184 kW) and 123 lb.-ft. of torque (166 Nm). Both engines are
designed with fuel efficiency in mind, including technology such as variable
valve timing that optimizes performance and fuel economy.

Backing the Cruze's engines are six-speed manual and automatic transmissions.
Each contributes to excellent fuel economy.

Chevrolet engineers have already logged more than 4 million miles in quality and
durability testing worldwide, making Cruze one of the most real world-tested
products prior to a U.S. launch. It is backed by Chevrolet's
five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty – the best coverage in America.

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet is one of America's best-known and best-selling automotive brands, and
one of the fastest growing brands in the world. With fuel solutions that range
from "gas-friendly to gas-free," Chevrolet has nine models that offer an
EPA-estimated 30 miles per gallon or more on the highway, and offers two hybrid
models. More than 2.5 million Chevrolets that run on E85 biofuel have been sold.
Chevrolet delivers expressive design, spirited performance and strives to
provide the best value in every segment in which it competes. More information
can be found at www.chevrolet.com. For more information on the Volt, visit
http://media.gm.com/volt.

2010 Australian Grand Prix Qualifying

Fernando Alonso on Saturday shed no light on suggestions he might be
able to challenge the Red Bulls for victory at Albert Park.
As in Bahrain two weeks ago, the Ferrari driver has qualified third, but the
cars ahead of him on the Melbourne grid are both on-form Red Bulls led by
back-to-back pole sitter Sebastian Vettel.
Asked if Ferrari's race pace might give him the edge on Sunday evening, the
Spaniard answered: "No idea", but he did admit that beating the Renault powered
cars "was a difficult thing to do here".
Local hero Webber, 33, was visibly disappointed with second on the grid, as
he crassly likened the eight-hundredth gap to his young German teammate as a
"bee's d**k".
After his brush with the police on Friday night, Lewis Hamilton was half a
second slower than his McLaren teammate and missed the cut for the top ten.
His team boss Martin Whitmarsh told the BBC that the 'hoon' story had been
"blown out of proportion" by the media, admitting that Hamilton "will be
disappointed with his performance".
With a better showing than in Bahrain was Michael Schumacher, who despite still trailing his teammate Nico Rosberg said Melbourne has been "a little bit more fun" than his comeback event.

Pos	No	Driver	Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Laps
1	5	Sebastian Vettel	RBR-Renault	1:24.774	1:24.096	1:23.919	19
2	6	Mark Webber	RBR-Renault	1:25.286	1:24.276	1:24.035	20
3	8	Fernando Alonso	Ferrari	1:25.082	1:24.335	1:24.111	22
4	1	Jenson Button	McLaren-Mercedes	1:24.897	1:24.531	1:24.675	19
5	7	Felipe Massa	Ferrari	1:25.548	1:25.010	1:24.837	24
6	4	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes Benz GP Ltd	1:24.788	1:24.788	1:24.884	26
7	3	Michael Schumacher	Mercedes Benz GP Ltd	1:25.351	1:24.871	1:24.927	24
8	9	Rubens Barrichello	Williams-Cosworth	1:25.702	1:25.085	1:25.217	20
9	11	Robert Kubica	Renault	1:25.588	1:25.122	1:25.372	23
10	14	Adrian Sutil	Force India-Mercedes	1:25.504	1:25.046	1:26.036	24
11	2	Lewis Hamilton	McLaren-Mercedes	1:25.046	1:25.184		13
12	16	Sebastien Buemi	STR-Ferrari	1:26.061	1:25.638		17
13	15	Vitantonio Liuzzi	Force India-Mercedes	1:26.170	1:25.743		19
14	22	Pedro de la Rosa	BMW Sauber-Ferrari	1:26.089	1:25.747		15
15	10	Nico Hulkenberg	Williams-Cosworth	1:25.866	1:25.748		17
16	23	Kamui Kobayashi	BMW Sauber-Ferrari	1:26.251	1:25.777		16
17	17	Jaime Alguersuari	STR-Ferrari	1:26.095	1:26.089		16
18	12	Vitaly Petrov	Renault	1:26.471			10
19	19	Heikki Kovalainen	Lotus-Cosworth	1:28.797			9
20	18	Jarno Trulli	Lotus-Cosworth	1:29.111			8
21	24	Timo Glock	Virgin-Cosworth	1:29.592			8
22	25	Lucas di Grassi	Virgin-Cosworth	1:30.185			8
23	21	Bruno Senna	HRT-Cosworth	1:30.526			10
24	20	Karun Chandhok	HRT-Cosworth	1:30.613			10

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