As families get bigger most people decided to drop the cool factor of their vehicle and purchase a minivan. Minivans are hard to beat when you consider a minivan’s height and sliding doors, spacious interiors and the ability to fit six or seven people plus luggage.
As family-friendly as they are minivans are gas guzzlers and not exciting or cool to drive. Now you don’t have to sacrifice practicality for luxury because here is a list of vehicles that provide both.
1- Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
2- VW Golf Wagon TDI
3- 2010 Acura MDX
4- Ford Flex
5- Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC
6- Volvo V70
7- Hyundai Veracruz
8- Mazda CX-9
9- Nissan Cube
10- Two Honda Fits
According to MSN Autos
In this video performance meets designer labels. Mercedes has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface. In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle’s interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights. In addition, the vehicle features the AMG Performance package to ensure unparalleled handling. All SL 63 AMG Edition IWC vehicles will be delivered to customers along with an exquisite “Grosser Ingenieur” (Great Engineer) watch from the renowned Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen.
Mercedes-Benz Canada recently launched their latest online initiative, a microsite designed to introduce the new BlueTEC clean diesel technology to the Canadian market.
Incorporating a combination of unique flash, video and rich media components, the site offers the user an array of opportunities to learn about how the BlueTEC system works, engine performance benefits, available models equipped with the BlueTEC technology, and the Mercedes-Benz commitment towards a clean-engine technology.
The BlueTEC site provides insight for the luxury car enthusiast who factors consideration for the environment as a motivating component in their purchase decision. A brief intro video provides an overview of the technology in action, while an interactive water-droplet allows the user to ‘clean’ various elements of the site. A wealth of information for car buyers who seek to arm themselves with critical insights for their next vehicle purchase, the BlueTEC site delivers on every level.
Mark Forsyth, Manager of Interactive Marketing and CRM at Mercedes-Benz Canada, notes: “A key motivation towards building the BlueTEC site was to create an informative, yet engaging, approach towards developing greater awareness of this exceptional clean diesel technology.”
As the world’s only car brand to receive the prestigious ISO 14062 “Design for Environment” Certificate, the Mercedes-Benz tradition for innovation in automotive design and engineering forges on with BlueTEC clean diesel.
The new BlueTEC engine is now available on select Mercedes-Benz models, including the M-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class SUVs.
For an up-close look at this remarkable technology, visit bluetec.com.
September was a very slow month for automakers, thanks to the slow down (grinding halt?) in the US economy. In fact, for the first time in 15 years, auto sales for the month of September fell below 1 million. Check it out:
| Automaker | Sept. 08 | Sept. 07 | Change | Automaker | Sept. 08 | Sept. 07 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors | 282,806 | 334,974 | -15.6% | BMW | 18,583 | 24,968 | -25.6% |
| Toyota/Lexus | 144,260 | 213,042 | -32.3% | Mazda | 16,169 | 25,098 | -35.6% |
| Ford | 116,301 | 175,361 | -33.7% | Subaru | 14,491 | 16,457 | -11.9% |
| Chrysler | 107,349 | 159,799 | -32.8% | Mitsubishi | 7,378 | 12,102 | -39.0% |
| Honda/Acura | 96,626 | 127,200 | -24.0% | Suzuki | 4,083 | 7,653 | -46.6% |
| Nissan/Infiniti | 59,565 | 94,269 | -36.8% | Volvo | 4,054 | 8,408 | -51.8% |
| Hyundai/Kia | 42,148 | 57,301 | -26.4% | Porsche | 1,458 | 2,641 | -44.8% |
| VW | 24,504 | 27,601 | -11.2% | Isuzu | 258 | 565 | -54.3% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 20,582 | 22,481 | -8.4% | Industry total | 956,160 | 1,315,402 | -27.3% |
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