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With the car industry as it is, its not uncommon for excellent car to get noticed. The Mazda 6 2009 model is one of this, which, for the price range for $21,000 - $29,000, you don’t only get to where you want to go, but you go there in style, and fast.

The car has been made slightly heavier than its predecessors, which isn’t exactly a bad thing in this case. The new 2009 Mazda 6 has also gained a lot of power, and has sacrificed none of it’s comforts and ease of use. Available in both manual and automatic version, both dish up a lot of power for such a small (not to mention cheap) car.

One slight downside is that the Mazda isn’t as fuel economic as desired, but it depends on the person whether a small difference in fuel consumption is a big issue for him or for her.

The car is one of good looks and respectable speed, just what you’d expect from a luxury car and car maker such as Audi. Much cheaper then a comparable Mercedes Benz, the car is powerful yet the steering kinda’ feels mechanical giving it a feel of distance for which their cars are known. Low flung seats and bold curves, distinctive of its predecessors graces the A5, but under the hood it’s merely a two-door version of the A4 3.2 Liter Quattro Sedan. Options available include 19-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, auto dimming mirrors, self-opening trunk lid, adaptive cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, key less ignition, heated seats, a whopping 505 Watt audio system by Bang and Olufsen, rear-view mirror with parking assist and much more.
You do get a lot with the standard off the shelf package like, 18-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, sunroof, tri-zone climate control, power seats, all leather upholstery and a 10-speaker audio system with an audio input jack to iPodize your driving experience. The car is rated to be just fine by most reviews and it is good looking but the overall power it delivers when you press down on the pedal is still one hell of a ride.

BMW is one of the most prestigious car maker from Europe that excels in safety features such as adaptive lights technology and thermal imaging systems that makes night into day and night parking an easy task. Such innovations have made it easier for drivers of oncoming vehicles that often get blinded by the headlights of oncoming traffic. Adaptive lights has the headlights tied to the steering wheel sensing the direction it is going following suit. On inclines, it sticks to the road using gyroscopes preventing blinding flashes as you drive over the incline. The system continuously monitors road conditions to offer maximum illumination when needed and when it still isn’t enough, thermal imaging cameras allow vision through the darkest nights and through rough weather.
These technologies are more akin to military hardware but are making the roads safer and brighter minimizing accidents. Newer technology such as collision-avoidance which checks the distance of objects/vehicles in front of the car and alerting/even applying appropriate braking pressure assisting the driver to take appropriate action.

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The ever elegant Jaguar S-Type has undergone a small face lift in its exterior now that it is on its last model year. The midsize sedan is set to be replaced by Jaguar’s newest, the XF 2009. The final S-Type model presently has three models each fitted with different engines. The 3.0 comes with a 235hp 3liter V6, the 4.2 comes with a 300hp 4.2liter V8 engine while the sporty R comes with 400hp 4.2 V8.m, all with 6 speed A/T. Safety features always available such as ABS, anti-skid system, front side airbags, curtain side airbags and traction control. The R comes with an additional sport suspension, mesh grille and bigger mag wheels and tires.

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The 2009 Volvo S80 is the most sensible choice to more expensive luxury cars. While still enjoying its class-leading safety and the comfort you’d expect at its price. It boasts of powerful T6 and V8 engines. An impressive safety feature, very stylish interior layout. The S80 features state of the art bluetooth technology with connectivity. It uses bi xenon headlights. It provides enough power for almost all situations but the noise is quite coarse. A turbo charged thrust. Great at interstate traveling rather than winding back roads. What’s not hot about this, though, is its base engine, not so good handling and its styling.

The first thing that comes into mind when you hear “American Cars” are those engine roaring, gas gulping American muscle cars. Cars made legend by the Mustang, Camaro, and the Corvette just to name a few. They rely on their “Big Block” engines to generate tremendous amounts of horsepower. But in recent times the makers of these cars are gearing to a more conservative stance. Fuel economy is their main concern. With the soaring price of gas they have followed the path of imported cars, namely Japanese cars. Even though this is the case you can be rest assured that American cars will still posses the power that these cars have been known how to have.

One example is the 2009 Ford Focus, a 2.0L-4 cylinder compact car that produces 140 hp in sedans and 143 hp in coupes. It has an EPA rating of 28 mpg combined. It comes as a 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan. Both body styles offer a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.

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Many automakers have long been functioning to expand the fuel efficiency of their cars. In fact, innovation after modernism has emerged in the automotive industry to please car owners. As a car owner, you too can help improve the fuel competence of your car using some easy-to-follow and do-it-yourself guiding principles.

For one, be conscious that small cars use a smaller amount of gas. So if you don’t have a big family, then there’s no need to use a big car. Another significant thing to remember is to change the gears (up) without maximizing the car engine’s power (high RPM).

Last and yet the most effective, keeping away from traffic by driving on alternative routes is very helpful in lowering your car’s fuel expenditure. It doesn’t matter if you’re living and working in the city, as long as you listen cautiously to traffic news then you’re on the right path.

The Jaguar XK120, early Mustangs and Porsche 911s although few sporting cars have become legends their modern equivalents offer superior driving dynamics in every performance metric you can name. That unique combination of iconology style and man but is their “soul” that resonates. Under a pole raised six feet off the ground the reality is more like a fat guy limbo dancing.

The Nissan Maxima has always been a trusty car - it’s comfortable, uncomplicated, and easy. Besides that, it also looks elegant and gives you a pleasant ride. For your money, you got lots of room - leather seats, simple layout, spacious design - exactly what you need during long hours in traffic or a trip out of town. Inside you have an eight way electric seat option, power windows, four airbags, rear center table, a trip computer, cruise control, and pop out magazine holders on the door.  The only problem with this car is that the stereo has week audio quality.  On the upside its power delivery is consistently good, it’s got strong brakes, and overall has good value for the money - anyone would be hard pressed to beat the combination of features, space, and price in another car.

Porsche Boxster and its hardtop sibling, the Cayman are both still expensive, but still worth it. The Boxster’s driving experience is simply magical - just like any Porsche.The sensitivity of the controls respond perfectly to how the driver manipulates the car. The precision of its handling and steering is amazing, cutting through the tightest corners with ease. Stepping on the pedals provides perfectly proportional braking power and thrust, while the wheel provides immediate response in steering. Driving a Porsche guarantees a smile on the driver’s face as the Porsche combines functionality and pleasure. Although the Porsche is quite pricy, once it could be afforded, it would be definitely be a good buy.