The new 2010 Golf is the sixth generation in a line of small cars that dates back, in the United States, to the 1975 Rabbit.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
The New 2010 Volkswagen Golf
The new 2010 Golf is the sixth generation in a line of small cars that dates back, in the United States, to the 1975 Rabbit.
Friday, December 4, 2009
2010 Buick Lacrosse at Boston New England Auto Show
It's the Biggest Auto Show in New England!
http://www.examiner.com/x-1628-Boston-Autos-Examiner~y2009m1d8-Wow--2010--Buick-LaCrosse
http://www.boston.com/cars/new_car_deals/
The Northeast Auto Show
http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/providence/generalinfo.jsp
Monday, November 30, 2009
Singapore, Quantas and Emirites Airlines A380
Emirates
Business class
Business class passengers have access to a privacy divider, massage function, 17-inch viewing monitor and personal mini-bar. The seats recline into beds up to 79 inches long. Business class also features a lounge with an attendant.
Singapore designed its A380 to carry 471 passengers in three classes: 12 in first, 60 in business and 399 in economy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B8_RzpON-4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2Dka1B1KVk&NR=1&feature=fvwp
Air France's first A380 in Paris
Air France became the fourth airline worldwide to operate the Airbus A380 after its first superjumbo jet made its inaugural flight from Paris to New York in November. Other airlines with the A380 in their fleet are Emirates, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines. Here's a look at how each airline has used the space aboard the A380.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Boeing Airplane 747B Photo
First Boeing 747-8 Freighter Leaves Paint Hangar
EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 18, 2009 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] moved the first 747-8 Freighter out of the paint hangar in Everett, Wash., Tuesday night sporting a special “light” livery.
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=13&item=944
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Work Truck Regular Cab Pickup
http://www.edmunds.com/gmc/sierra1500/review.html
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Gulfstream Airplane G650
http://www.gulfstream.com/downloads/delivery.cfm?img=desktops_2009/fullscreen/11_4x3_november_1024_768.jpg
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
787 Dreamliner technology leads the way
With the 787 Dreamliner getting ready for first fligh.
Cabin advances – Dimmable windows and LED lighting are among technology breakthroughs incorporated into the new 787.
Pratt & Whitney got off to an early start with its geared turbofan technology. They have already flown a prototype geared turbofan engine on their own flying testbed and on an Airbus A340-600. Their results show significant progress.
Rolls-Royce is developing an advanced turbofan engine architecture and seriously studying open rotor engines, which may offer even greater potential for fuel efficiency.
Interior View – D-shaped windows, new overhead design and a floor display (foreground) for viewing the terrain below are features of a next-generation airplane cabin mockup at Boeing’s ConceptCenter in Everett, Washington.
June 2009, Issue 14www.boeing.com
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Airbus A380
The Airbus A380 is a double-deck airliner and wide body and 4-engine airliner manufactured by the European corporation Airbus.The Airbus is the largest passenger airliner in the world.
Airbus made its first commercial flight on 25 October 2007 from Singapore to Sydney with Singapore Airlines.
The Airbus 380's super deck extends along the entire length of the fuselage.
A380's width is equivalent to that of wide body aircraft
.This allows for a cabin with 50% more floor space than the next largest airliner ,the Boeing.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
35 Years of Learjets
35 Years of Learjets
The airplane that looked fast even when sitting on the ramp is photographer favorite.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Lexus LF-Ch Concept Toyota Hybrid
Lexus hatches a hybrid concept.
2009 Frankfurt auto show
http://autos.yahoo.com/auto-shows/frankfurt_auto_show_2009_pictures
Saturday, September 12, 2009
India's Reva Car
India's Reva says drivers of its new electric cars can call or text the company for a remote power boost. Is there a groundbreaking wireless technology afoot, or has something been lost in the translation?
http://www.popsci.com/cars
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid,
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/uptospeed/2009/09/porsche-cayenne-hybrid-cayenne-diesel-and-a-gratuitous-grateful-dead-reference-.html
Friday, August 28, 2009
Aston Martin DBS Volante
The 2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante is a legend, a myth, a beau ideal with its 6.0-liter V-12 engine, 510 hp and 420 pound-feet of torque. And it could be yours -- if you have roughly $300,000 to spare.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-hy-neil28-aston-pg,0,6259296.photogallery
Thursday, August 27, 2009
The 2010 Ford Taurus Model
http://www.abc15.com/content/news/autos/story/The-2010-Ford-Taurus-hopes-to-make-a-strong/U2FK1j2ys0Oi7l1QRjOYrA.cspx
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Chevrolet Volt 230 mpg in city, GM
The mileage for the electric-gas plug-in hybrid, due out next year, would be the best by far of any car rated by the EPA.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-volt12-2009aug12,0,4416022.story
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
General Motors To Sell Cars On eBay 110809
Detroit :: MI :: business-news General Motors Co and eBay Inc are launching a test program in California that will allow consumers to negotiate with dealers and buy new vehicles online, the companies said on Monday.
The car shopping website — gm.ebay.com
http://www.allvoices.com/business-news
Monday, August 3, 2009
Nissan Rolls Out New Electric Car August-2009
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/02/leaf-nissan-unveils-new-e_n_249673.html
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Auto Federal Tax Credit
New Vehicle Tax Deductions for 2009
Date Posted: July 15, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which went into effect in February 2009, allows state and local motor vehicle sales taxes and motor vehicle excise taxes to be taken as a deduction on your federal tax return. Any new car, light truck, recreational vehicle or motorcycle purchased between February 17 and December 31, 2009 qualifies. New vehicles of any model year qualify so long as the buyer is the vehicle's first owner.
Any vehicle sold for under $49,500 qualifies for the full deduction, but consumers may also deduct sales taxes on the first $49,500 of any vehicle sold above this price. It is considered an "above the line" (for itemizers and non-itemizers) deduction on federal tax returns. Buyers with a modified adjusted gross income of less than $125,000 or joint-filers making less than $250,000 in 2009 qualify. The special deduction is available regardless of whether taxpayers itemize deductions on their returns and can only be claimed next year on their 2009 returns.
New vehicle purchases made in states without a sales or excise tax — such as Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon — will also qualify for a deduction. Taxpayers in these states can deduct other fees or taxes imposed by the state or local government that are based on the vehicle's sales price or as a per-unit fee.
The actual amount of your deduction depends on your tax bracket; consult with a tax professional for more details.
Tax Credits for Hybrids and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
There are also federal tax credits available for hybrids and vehicles powered by alternative energy fuels, such as natural gas and diesel. Typically, "alt fuel" vehicles are more expensive than gasoline-powered vehicles; and the tax credit is designed to offset that extra cost. The credits listed can be used only by the original owner and will not apply to leased vehicles. Additional tax credits, deductions and incentives may exist for alt fuel vehicles from state or local agencies.
There will also be significant tax credits for plug-in hybrids purchased beginning December 31, 2009 that will extend to the first 200,000 models sold by each automaker. For more details on the stimulus package and green vehicles, see the Green Car Advisor blog entry here.
Californians Hit Hard
California's sales tax rose to 9.25 percent at the beginning of April. Although that tax is deductible this year, consumers purchasing a $30,000 car will still have to shell out $2,775 in sales tax before they can claim that deduction. The state vehicle license fee also rose in May, from 0.16 to 1.15 percent. According to the California DMV calculator, that same car will now require a $346 annual fee.
Date Posted: July 15, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which went into effect in February 2009, allows state and local motor vehicle sales taxes and motor vehicle excise taxes to be taken as a deduction on your federal tax return. Any new car, light truck, recreational vehicle or motorcycle purchased between February 17 and December 31, 2009 qualifies. New vehicles of any model year qualify so long as the buyer is the vehicle's first owner.
Any vehicle sold for under $49,500 qualifies for the full deduction, but consumers may also deduct sales taxes on the first $49,500 of any vehicle sold above this price. It is considered an "above the line" (for itemizers and non-itemizers) deduction on federal tax returns. Buyers with a modified adjusted gross income of less than $125,000 or joint-filers making less than $250,000 in 2009 qualify. The special deduction is available regardless of whether taxpayers itemize deductions on their returns and can only be claimed next year on their 2009 returns.
New vehicle purchases made in states without a sales or excise tax — such as Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon — will also qualify for a deduction. Taxpayers in these states can deduct other fees or taxes imposed by the state or local government that are based on the vehicle's sales price or as a per-unit fee.
The actual amount of your deduction depends on your tax bracket; consult with a tax professional for more details.
Tax Credits for Hybrids and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
There are also federal tax credits available for hybrids and vehicles powered by alternative energy fuels, such as natural gas and diesel. Typically, "alt fuel" vehicles are more expensive than gasoline-powered vehicles; and the tax credit is designed to offset that extra cost. The credits listed can be used only by the original owner and will not apply to leased vehicles. Additional tax credits, deductions and incentives may exist for alt fuel vehicles from state or local agencies.
There will also be significant tax credits for plug-in hybrids purchased beginning December 31, 2009 that will extend to the first 200,000 models sold by each automaker. For more details on the stimulus package and green vehicles, see the Green Car Advisor blog entry here.
Californians Hit Hard
California's sales tax rose to 9.25 percent at the beginning of April. Although that tax is deductible this year, consumers purchasing a $30,000 car will still have to shell out $2,775 in sales tax before they can claim that deduction. The state vehicle license fee also rose in May, from 0.16 to 1.15 percent. According to the California DMV calculator, that same car will now require a $346 annual fee.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
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