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Toyota Prius Hybrid Car sales hit over 1 million: Surely this eases global warming

The demand for hybrid cars are increasing worldwide and with the Toyota Prius gasoline/hybrid car hitting sales of over I million worldwide this surely has to ease global warming. The Toyota Prius Hybrid is definitely a winner and we can see sales keep on going, Toyota have said the figure of Prius sales so far is 1,028,000 last month when their sales rocked 67 percent amid record gas prices and that also claims that the cars have eased global warming by producing around about 4.5 million tons less C02 when compared with gasoline-powered vehicles in the same class.

Even though Toyota have impressive sales figures it is said that Hybrids are still pretty low at 2.3 percent of the U.S market, we all know that in time people will dump their high guzzling gas motors for hybrids, hybrid sales have in fact at the moment rose 38 percent last year even as overall vehicle sales fell and we know with gas prices rising to very high costs Toyota are indeed having troubles keeping up with demands for the Prius.

Buyers are in fact paying much more for the Toyota Prius because they are hard to get a hold of and are getting much harder to find in showrooms, John Hanson a spokesman for Toyota said “Right now, U.S. customers can get a Prius. Next month or the month after that, it’s tough to say.”

With supplies falling and high demands from customers Toyota has cut incentives and raised prices (Now we knew that was coming) and the Toyota Prius on an average costs $25,274 which has risen $869 from a year ago. It seems that the Prius is in high demand and that is without a doubt because it is an eco-friendly vehicle and we all know that customers are going down the Hybrid road, Toyota has expanded their line to include the Highlander and Camry. Toyota are going to unveil the next generation model of the Prius at the Detroit auto show in January and it will apparently be cleaner, bigger and much more fuel efficient, they are also developing a plug-in version that could be in showrooms by 2010. Oh just so you know they are going down the convertible line as well, but no word on this yet.

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Video: 2008 Smart Fortwo IIHS crash tests proves high rating

If you are looking for a tough little car we would recommend the 2008 Smart Fortwo, the little Smart car gets highest rating in crash tests. The 2008 Smart Fortwo is the smallest car for sale in the U.S market and has gained a brilliant and of course highest rating for front end and side impact testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Ok so the car is safe at the front and side but what about the back? Opps did they forget about the back end. The Smart Fortwo’s head and seat restraints earned the second highest rating of acceptable for the protection against whiplash in rear impacts (Ah there it is, see I jumped to conclusions sorry.

IIHS spokesman Russ Rader said “The Smart engineers have done their homework, and. “They’ve designed safety into a very small package.” The Smart Fortwo has been classified as a micro car by the IIHS which means it is much smaller than say a Mini Cooper. Frontal ratings can’t be compared across weight classes, says the IIHS. Rader said if drivers decide to go with a small car they should research the standard equipment that comes with the vehicle. The Smart Fortwo features safety in mind thanks to the seat-mounted combination side airbags which are wisely designed to protect both chests and heads of the passenger and driver.

Anyway instead of boring you it is a simple as this – The 2008 Smart Fortwo IIHS crash tests proves high rating and is safe to drive. Please do watch the video below of the 2008 Smart Fortwo car going through some amazing crash tests.

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Lexus IS 250 SE L hands on review: Test driven and my thoughts

Yesterday I test drove the Lexus IS 250 SE L which is a car I never thought I would actually be interested in, being someone that has always been a BMW man Lexus has never entered my brain. My friend and myself was talking about this car quite a lot and yes was saying to him that it does not interest me in the slightest, but to ease his mind and knocking something before trying it decided I should really go and see what this car is all about.

The Lexus IS 250 SE L is a very nice car to look at indeed and if you like all the gizmos then you will have a smile from ear to ear, looking around at the car showroom we saw two different types of the Lexus IS 250 SE L and that was the manual and the automatic Read more

Video of Twin Turbo 850HP Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder round the block

This video of the Twin Turbo 850HP Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is well worth watching, you can see the high performance super car going round the block.

The 850rwhp Gallardo Spyder is equipped with a twin turbo charger kit and whilst watching the video you can hear the roar of the engine and the stunning sounds of gear changes.

The video is seven minutes long and to tell you the truth the driver could have been a little more special.

Source – Jalopnik via speedandmotion

Do I put a Sony PS3 in my car or could it damage my game discs

I have been watching Pimp my Ride for a few years now, and they really do go over the top when they pimp the cars. One thing that I have noticed when these cars are pimped is that they put a games console in the vehicles, and I have to say that I am thinking of doing the same.

The thing is I have a Sony PS3 and I would love to put it in my car as the kids could have some fun while we go on long car journeys. However I do worry that this could damage my game discs, surely they can take the bumps on the road, like a compact disc does.

Lamborghini Reventon Super Car Live Picture Gallery out of Sant’Agata

Following on from Peter’s review on the Lamborghini Reventon back in September 2007 (See Here) we thought we would surprise you with some great live pictures of the amazing Lamborghini Reventon super car.

There are many vehicles out there but nothing compares to this one on the basis of visual impact, to tell you the truth I don’t think there is anything else that can touch it.

The gallery of images which were recently seen from the lock down at the Lamborghini factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese on the outskirts of Modena will blow you away. We have a few pictures below plus a link with more images for you to dribble over. Please check out the pictures after the read more link. Read more

Build a street legal solar-powered electric green car: SUNN Solar car kit video

If you are a green energy saving environmentalist then you will love this new SUNN solar car kit.

You can now build your very own solar-powered electric green car that is street legal, the all new SUNN solar car kit from Art Haines is a great idea and we love it a lot. Ok the style, design and probably ride is totally rubbish but hey it is all good on the green front.

You can now build the SUNN solar car which has been DOT-approved; to build this electric car all you need is you basic hand tools.

The SUNN solar car kit once built will do 20 miles before the batteries give up on you and will hit a top speed of 35MPH; it has a plug outlet obviously for recharging. Considering the design I would personally say that $4,500 is a little bit steep and get this you do not get the batteries or solar panels. Watch the video below.

I would stick with the Electric Tara Tiny for only $2450.

Source - Autoblog Green

Telsa Roadster sports car finally in production: 2009 orders being taken

Finally the Telsa Roadster finally enters production, we heard about the first batch 100 Telsa Roadsters had sold out but since back then we have heard nothing really because they have had delays, retirements and set backs but at last and according to a press release the car in now under production.

Tesla Motors are now taking orders for the 2009 run, apparently 900 Telsa Roadster sports cars have been reserved so far, we cannot wait to they hit the road and when it does then we will believe it.

Source – Press Release

Rear View Mirror with LCD and Recording: record while you drive

The first of its kind, this advanced mobile DVR with built in 2.5″ LCD screen provides instant playback of recorded audio and video footage of everything in front of you.

When you turn on your car, the mobile DVR is automatically activated and turns off once the engine stops. Read more

Diamond-covered Hot Wheels car: yours for £71,000

The Hot Wheels brand first hit our shops in 1968, and it’s said that around four billion cars have sold in the last 40 years.

But nothing like this has ever hit the shops. Read more

Windshield wipers replaced with nano coatings

Italian car designer Leonardo Fioravanti has developed a prototype car called the Hidra with a windshield made of four layers that does not need wipers because it can brush away water and dirt all by itself. Read more

Full Scale Mercedes-McLaren F1 Car: Made From 956,000 Matchsticks!

This man has had a serious amount of free time on his hands! Michael Arndt spent six years and 956,000 matchsticks to build a matchstick Mercedes model of McLaren 4/41 F1 car! Read more

The Kids’ Car Organiser

Any parent knows that on long car journeys it’s better to be safe than sorry. That’s why we end up with a car full of toys, snacks and books so our little ones are happy. If you want to keep those journey essentials in a more organised way, this Kids’ Car Organiser is just what you need. Read more

12 Volt Electric Car Travel Blanket

This 12V Electric Car Travel Blanket is a must have to keep in the car for when you break down or get stuck in bad weather.

This cozy fleece electric blanket plugs into a vehicle 12-volt cigarrette lighter plug and will keep anyone warm and toasty without having to crank up the car heater Read more

The Nesst By Think/Thing: The Best Car Seat In The World

Travelling safely doesn’t mean you have to compromise style. The Nestt car seat has a funky design which will ensure you have no problems getting your little one into the car. Read more