Mazda Taiki concept car

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10 Best New Cars for Winter Driving

This are the list for 10 Best New Cars for Winter Driving this year 2009 according to forbes. This 10 Best New Cars for Winter Driving are scored and test by there performance.

1. Porsche Cayenne S
2. Audi A4 Sedan
3. BMW X5, xDrive30i
4. BMW X6, xDrive35i
5. Volvo S80
6. Volvo V70
7. Volvo XC70
8. Lexus LX
9. Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited
10.Subaru Outback 2.5i Special Edition

10 Most Dangerous Cars this year 2009

This are the 10 Most Dangerous Cars for this year 2009. This survey taken by there performance, crash results and rollover ratings.

1. Chevrolet Aveo
2. Chevrolet Colorado
3. Chevrolet Trailblazer
4. Chrysler PT Cruiser
5. Dodge Nitro
6. Ford Ranger
7. GMC Canyon
8. GMC Envoy
9. Hummer H3
10. Hyundai Accent

The Honda Jazz

Every day we're told the world is becoming more Americanised, but that, as all the best things are from America this is no bad thing. Space travel, fast food, blues and jazz, theme parks, telephone numbers such as 0-8-0-0-F-U-N-T-I-M-E have all found their way over here. What's wrong with using numbers on the telephone anyway, why use letters? No, for me the US of A has contributed more than enough for the time being and rather than our culture becoming further Americanised, I vote for us to become Japanised. I mean that's where the really cool stuff comes from: computer games, Manga cartoons, toilets that shoot water towards your…well you know, that cool robot from television (not available at your Honda dealer) and the most reliable cars on the planet.

Yep for cool stuff that 99 percent of the time will never be used in mainstream markets, Japan is the place to go. It's the one percent that really does work however that excites me the most. The Sony PlayStation has been the market leader since its inception and the gaming industry as a whole is a multi, multi billion pound yearly business. In fact Japan's economy alone generated £120 billion through the sale of publishing, games, films and music in 2006 alone. The cars are fast becoming market leaders too. Gone are the days of reliable vehicles that looked like a baby had styled it - enter the simply stunning Nissan GTR or Honda's most successful hot-hatch the Civic Type R (this unlike the robot is available at your Honda dealer).

The reason why the latest cars from Japan are so well styled whilst maintaining the build quality and reliability you'd expect from the country is that they've embraced their culture, which to Western society is, well, bonkers. We've all seen the clip shows on TV that showcase the mad game shows Japan have as entertainment. In the UK you answer a few questions correctly and you win some money. In Japan you answer a few questions correctly and then you only have to eat ten snakes, jump through fire and have your leg chopped off to win the big prize.

Then there's the Bosozoku. Essentially they were a motorcycle gang that started in the mid fifties, but thanks to Manga comics and Anime films such as Akira, the image has been glamourised so the modern day Bosozoku are more style than actual gang fighting and neighbourhood terrorising. They have also branched out to modifying cars with crazy features such as exhausts that reach skywards and end above the roofline. Japanese culture is the perfect ying and yang - they work really hard, they play really, really hard.

You can see now why channelling all the above into a car such as the Nissan GTR is pretty exciting. You have the reliability and build quality from the hard-working Japanese culture, the mad styling from the Manga culture and the incredible handling and on-board computer wizardry from the gaming culture. You can see these elements filtering through to many Japanese car-makers and most notably across their range, Honda.

When judging a car brand, I like to see what their entry-level car is and if that's good then it's a good rule of thumb to assume this standard is maintained as the pound signs increase. Using this logic and a trip to your Honda dealer will bring the Honda Jazz before you. It's a fun little hatchback from the styling to the way it drives around town. In fact it's not too dissimilar to Doctor Who's Tardis. Admittedly the Jazz doesn't transcend time and space, but it's far bigger on the inside than its exterior would have you believe. The front and rear lights wrap around both ends and a simple arched line down the side completes the shape. It is once again Japan in microcosm: small, functional and stylish.

There are two engines available, a 1.2 litre unit or a 1.4 VTEC litre version. The later is also available with a 6-speed i-SHIFT gearbox that is semi automatic. The funky features don't end there, with the Jazz offering a panoramic glass roof, a refrigerated glove box and iPod connectivity. Crucially your Honda dealer will take pride in declaring the Jazz emitting just 130g/km CO2 and returning a combined fuel consumption figure of 51.4mpg. The Jazz is cheap to run then, but it's reasonable to buy in the first place, with prices starting at £9,990 in the UK.

The verdict on the Jazz then is a glowing one. Obviously I'd love a Nissan GTR to embrace my love of all things Japanese, but to suit my wallet and I'm sure the vast majority of readers, nip to your Honda dealer for a sm

About the Author

Mark Creese is a writer and a car enthusiast. Here he discusses the various merits of the Honda Jazz. See The Honda Jazz Here

The BMW 320d

Could this BMW be the perfect car for high-mileage drivers?

BMW's never one to rest on its laurels. After listening carefully to customer feedback, the car manufacturer has finely honed its popular 3 Series range. And the result is the latest evolution of the 320d.

Saloon or estate, this 2.0-litre diesel is an executive dream - offering a cocktail of power, comfort, low CO2 rating and impressive economy. This could prove the perfect car for high-mileage drivers.

The official combined economy figure of 58.9mpg will make most people sit up and take notice. They aren't the type of figures you'd expect to see from a 177bhp BMW, capable of hitting 60mph from standing in under eight seconds.

But that's not all - so frugal is the 320d - it's been fitted with a stop-start mechanism to cut the engine automatically at a standstill - every little helps!

Green but gutsy
More concerned about saving fuel than getting places? The 320d is no gutless wonder. It might be tree-huggingly clean (look at its 128 CO2 rating) but the motor willingly delivers strong acceleration on demand. The German manufacturer has refined its diesel unit for effortless motorway cruising and yet made it flexible enough to tolerate stop-start town driving.

It's not just under the bonnet where changes have taken place either - the bonnet itself has changed. It's now beefier looking and the trademark kidney grilles and headlights have a more streamlined appearance. In fact, subtle styling tweaks across the car's interior and exterior keep the 3-Series looking fresh.

Tricking the eye with some cunning optical illusions, BMW has made the car appear longer and more muscular without actually adding any extra kg or cm to the spec sheet.

The 320d sits in the lofty car insurance group 14 so it isn't going to be the cheapest car to cover, which is why it's important to try an insurance comparison site to compare quotes to find a good deal.

Gadgets galore
If you're a high-mileage driver and interior is all-important, the 320d won't disappoint.

The introduction of the iDrive display and controller, complete with handy shortcut keys, is a welcome addition. And the system includes better mapping and an easier way to switch between phone calls, Sat Nav and radio.

On the road, the 3 Series has always been well mannered rather than thrilling. Its compact, well-balanced proportions and sporty rear wheel drive mean the 320d is precise, responsive and rewarding. However, on the days when getting from A to B as smoothly and painlessly as possible is paramount then, like the stroppy teenager in front of his friend's parents, the BMW instantly goes on its very best behaviour and delivers stress-free motoring.

For the high-mileage driver, BMW's pleasing mix of refinement, comfort and nearly 60mpg is a tempting combination almost too good to turn down.

The cost of refinement and all this gadgetry is £26,680 on the road (price quoted for the test model, 320d SE). However, if you don't have all that cash to hand but you simply must have the latest BMW 320d, you can always search for a great deal on car loans.

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The New Mercedes-Benz CLK Class 2009

The Mercedes-Benz CLK Class 2009 is one of the luxury cars or sports coupe this year 2009 and also last year 2008. Mercedes-Benz CLK Class 2009 has 2 door, 4 passenger, 268 horsepower and equipped with standard 3.5 liter.

Its an option for people who love's Mercedes-Benz CLK Class convertibles equipped with standard 5.5 liter, 382 horsepower engine. This luxury coupe coupe or convertibles is carryover from Mercedes-Benz CLK Class 2008 edition.

Top 5 Luxury Vehicles this 2009

Here's the top 5 list for Luxury Vehicles this year 2009 according to the people who loves luxury cars.

1. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class
2. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class
3. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class
4. 2009 Jaguar XJ Series
5. 2009 Audi A4