Do you have your own cars? If you do not have any, you might be have your favourite car(s) or just liked some cars. Some people like sedan, but some people else love the tough muscle “Jeep”. People who used to bring their family usually use MPVs, multi purpose vehicles such as minivans or minibus.

My family have two cars, Honda Jazz 2007 (a.k.a Honda Fit) and Honda New Jazz (Honda New Fit) 2008. Both have same colour: dark silver metallic (Honda silverstone colour theme). We are just a small family, we do not do travelling with our own cars. So, we love the small and compact cars. Another example of compact cars are Toyota Yaris, Peugeot 207 and Suzuki Swift.

But, if you prefer the MPVs or SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) you may see the GMC models. In Indonesia, Toyota Kijang (a.k.a. Toyota Unser in some countries) was the most favourite “family and operational car”. But today, there are so many similar product here: Toyota Avanza (the economic, smaller and cheaper version of the luxurious Toyota Kijang), Nissan Grand Livina or Mitsubishi Colt L300.

For sedan lover, there is the rocking Honda New Civic 2009 (oh yes, I love the Asian Edition headlamps) . And absolutely, Mitsubishi Lancer (the road version, or the sporty “Evolution” version). But, Ford Focus Sedan is also rocking too. Our highway patrol use the sport sedans: Focus, Lancer EX and Mazda6.

And, which one is yours? Gallardo, bro?

Do you want to buy a “new” car? Really “brand new” or used cars can be bought easily today. Even you can buy within internet: via a cars “marketplace” website. For example, The Car Connection site.

City cars are the most favourable choice for urban life. Nissan Cube is a nice shot. Compact, small and economic. Suitable for daily commuting or just exploring the town. For the small families, this mini vans are also can be used for family recreations. But it still has enough room space.

May be you need for mini vans, you may try the GMC models. GMC are available as bigger cars or wagon cars. Bigger-sized vehicles and wagons suitable for bigger families or for travelling. Back to your home town must be comfortable with bigger-spaced vehicles.

We’ve pretty much revealed the 2009 Honda City completely already, but we might as well report on the official launch of the new model in Thailand, for sale in neighbouring countries such as India, Malaysia and China.

The new City features a new nose similar to Honda’s hydrogen-powered city car, while the rest of the design is unlike any other Honda.

Powered by a 120 hp 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine, it comes with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic, ditching the previous model’s CVT transmission that had 7 simulated speeds.

The cabin is probably all hard plastics again, but it all looks decent at least. Cabin space has improved over the previous model, and can now better fit tall adults in the back.

Except the 2009 Honda City to hit Dubai and GCC roads in the first few months of 2008, at a starting price of around Dhs 45,000, if not more. Our market will probably get the Thailand-built version.

From DriveArabia.

When Honda introduced its new Civic for 2006, the car was a quantum leap over its predecessor and was honored as Motor Trend’s 2006 Car of the Year for its efforts. With a broad lineup, which includes coupes and sedans ranging from the ultrafrugal Honda Civic Hybrid to the sport-themed Civic Si, the Civic is one of the best-selling cars in America, and the recent spike in gas prices has helped the Civic challenge the Accord as Honda’s most-popular model. But recently the automaker’s Japanese rivals have been fighting back, with an all-new Corolla in showrooms now and a replacement Mazda3 due next year. So to keep the Civic going strong, the 2009 version is getting a mid-cycle update with a host of small improvements featuring revised styling, an improved interior, new technology, additional safety features, as well as two new sedan variants — the DX-VP and LX-S — that offer customers additional choice when shopping for the range’s low- and mid-priced models.

When the latest-generation Civic first hit the market, many were surprised by its unusual styling, but the Civic’s looks have proven a hit with buyers and for 2009 Honda decided not to mess with success. Changes are minor, including a new bumper that now incorporates three air intakes, a slightly restyled grille, and a new headlight color combination. Together these give the Civic’s front end a slightly bolder look, while revised taillights now feature clear turn indicators and amber bulbs. All 2009 sedans also receive a new chrome trim piece above the rear license-plate holder, while the Si gets standard foglights. In addition, the upscale Civic EX, EX-L, and Si each sport a new set of alloy wheels.

Honda did a little more work on the Civic’s interior, when compared with its minimal sheetmetal changes, notably in the form of more upscale trim options and additional tech goodies. While the automaker is sticking with its controversial two-tier dashboard introduced three years ago, all Civic sedans now feature a sporty three-spoke steering wheel, improved cloth seating surfaces and patterns, and matching trim on the door linings and armrests.

For eco-warriors who prefer a little luxury, the Civic Hybrid can now be had with leather and heated seats, along with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated side mirrors. Nav-equipped cars feature a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink mobile phone interface, which can be controlled via buttons on the steering wheel, while the EX, EX-L, and Si gain a USB audio interface for an MP3 player. Adding to the Civic’s already impressive set of safety features, VSA stability control also is now standard on all EX-L, Hybrid, and Si models.

From MotorTrend.

Can a mouse become a man? Can an ordinary Mitsubishi be more macho? Apparently so.

The Lancer sedan is shedding its entry-level reputation by metamorphosing from a low-priced everyman’s car to a bigger and more expensive model. The new car is called the Lancer EX, the ninth generation in a model line that stretches all the way back to 1973 and the original Colt Lancer.

It replaces the eighth-generation Lancer GLX (which will still be offered here for at least the next three years because of its competitive pricing) but one would be hard put to find any similarities between the two.

The old car was a timorous creature (except in turbocharged Evolution form); the new car has bulked up and looks more confident and masculine.

First seen as a concept almost two years ago, the new wedge-shaped Lancer has distinctive looks because of its ’shark’s nose’ and slim headlamps. The menacing mien is intentional, says its chief designer, because Mitsubishi wanted a radical departure from the ‘weary and cliched’ sedan.

It works. The Lancer EX has handsome, beefy looks. The high shoulders also convey an impression of strength, something the styling of the narrow old car never came close to.

But the most interesting aspect of the redesign is the car’s enhanced size. The wheelbase is 35 mm longer and overall, the car is a lot wider and taller because Mitsubishi wants to appeal to a wider segment of buyers in more markets around the world.

Inside, the Lancer EX feels more spacious, with better elbow room. The old car’s 1.6-litre engine has been replaced with two options - a 1.5 and a 2.0. There are two trim levels for the 1.5 - Elegance and Sports - starting from $62,988. Both are only available with a four-speed automatic transmission.

The 2.0 is more interesting. There are also the Elegance and Sports versions - but with a continuously variable transmission or CVT - as well as a higher-end GT, with sportier suspension (lowered by 30mm and stiffer) and slightly heavier steering.

The GT can be had with a five-speed manual gearbox or a six-step CVT with steering wheel-mounted shift paddles.

Riding on 18-inch alloy wheels (compared with the 16- and 17-inch rims of the other variants), it offers a fairly comfortable and very reassuringly stable ride at high speed.

The hum of the CVT in the GT can be highly intrusive, but it abates somewhat when the transmission is changed manually.

But the biggest impression you will get of the new Lancer EX is probably how refined it has become. The sound insulation has improved, the body is 50 per cent more rigid, and the standard equipment key - less ignition and multifunction steering wheel, for example - is much higher. New style has certainly come with new substance.

Engine: 1,998cc
Gearbox: 5-speed manual or 6-step CVT
Max power: 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Max torque: 199 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
0-100 kmh: 9.6 secs (M), 10.5 secs (CVT)
Top speed: 200 kmh

From AsiaOne Motoring.

DNA test are in, rubber and road are now one and the same. The jury is in. The new 2008 Lancer Evolution has the heart, soul, and yes, DNA of Mitsubishi’s racing herritage. A New 2.0-liter turbocharged and intercooled engine is what makes this a ride like no other. And with 291 horsepower and Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC), what a ride it is. With fighter-jet-inspired styling reminiscent of performance vehicle costing far more, and with four consecutive World Rally Championship title as validation*. The Lancer Evolution is in a family all its own.

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