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2010 Daihatsu Terios

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Built with legendary Japanese quality, reliability and engineering prowess, the Daihatsu Terios - with five years free servicing until 31st March 2009, enviable five-year unlimited mileage warranty, roadside assistance and six-year body warranty - makes light work of whatever the task in hand. Its lightweight, powerful (103 bhp and 140 Nm), free revving 1.5-litre, 16-valve, DOHC, variable valve technology engine not only offers solid performance (0-62 mph in 12.2s and 99 mph V-max), but superb fuel economy (35.8 combined for S model) and the Daihatsu Terios benefits from low road duty taxes and insurance bands (7 and 8): Terios is practical, fun and economical. Safety is essential with the unpredictable British weather, and the Daihatsu Terios is well equipped to protect its occupants. The full-time 4WD is not just for off-road capability, but providing maximum traction in all weathers, high-speed stability and the quickest possible acceleration and poise through corners. The Daiha

The Mitsubishi Lancer

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Looks Like Evo Does it? What modern car enthusiasts go for on these new wave of cars are the sporty ones. People choose these kind of cars mainly because of the ease in handling and speed. This is why compact cars are doing well in the market. One of the best examples and best selling compact car is the Mitsubishi Lancer. It is called in a lot of names, Colt Lancer, Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, Mitsubishi Carisma, and Mitsubishi Mirage. But when we say World Rally Championships and Tommi Makinen, only the thought of Mitsubishi Lancer should come out. Mitsubishi has now produced eight generations of the Lancer, including the very amazing Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution that gave them 4 WRC titles. Each generation are largely sold on the markets of Australia, Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, some parts of Europe, Latin America and North America. >From 1973 to 1999, each units are adapting the subcompact cl

2009 Isuzu Crosswind Sportivo

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2.5-liter SOHC in-line-four diesel lump powering it's around after all this time due to its durability-- it will in all likelihood outlast any other component of the vehicle. Pulling out of the spin and go slower, nonetheless, demonstrated that the brakes work utterly fine. Meanwhile, the bruises I plenteous and sustained on my right elbow is a testament to how the impressible and plastic surfaces covering the black-beige interior look much softer to the touch than they actually are,as I held on resting my arm on the core console's cover thinking it was actually padded. Moving on to the sportivo's cosmetic changes, i can't aid wondering whether or not it's a hip-hop video they'd utilized as a design allusion given all the chrome adorning the vehicle,from the grille,the headlamp tone and treatment, the place and power-folding side-view mirrors with turn-signal repeaters, the taillights, and the alloys. Other main challengers in this segment are priced comparativ

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO

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One of the most successful rally cars is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, popularly known as “Evo”. It became immensely popular when it was driven by Tommi Makinen in 1996 to 1999. Back then, Evo collected World Rally Championship titles in three consecutive years. He was helped by Richard Burns making them earn the best team in rallying. In 2001, it was not exactly replaced, but improved by the name of Lancer Evolution WRC, driven by Makinen, Freddy Loix, Alister McRae and Francis Delecour. Mitsubishi Lancer was again succeeded by the Lancer WRC04. Mitsubishi pulled out of the World Rally Championship after the 2005 season but the Lancer Evolution still competes in the Group N category. It is not just in racing that the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution proved its name. The EVO X was named as Canada's Best Performance Car of the Year under $50K by Motoring 2009. It also won the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada 2009 Best New Technology Award, 2008 IIHS Top Safety Pick

Toyota Vios Review

VIOS is one of the youngest creation by the ever dazzling Toyota. The car was first introduced in 2003 and is still out in the markets of China and South East Asian countries. Vios is a 4-door subcompact sedan. It came out as a replacement for the Toyota Soluna. Subcompact cars is the choice of most Asian countries. They want small ones to be able to maneuver on heavy traffic-stricken small roads. And Vios satisfied them. This is the reason why Vios is still in demand on countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Mainland China. The Toyota Vios in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, and Malaysia, and Taiwan is powered by 1.5 liter 1NZ-FE engine with VVT-i. In the Philippines, the engine is just 1.3 liter 2NZ-FE engine while in China, it is sold with an 8A-FE engine. Vios was first assembled in Thailand at the 1 million square meter Toyota Gateway Plant in Gateway City in the Province of Amphoe Plaeng Yao, Chachoengsao. Thai engineers and Toyot

Sebastien Loeb The Famous Rally Driver

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France is not only known as the home for Eiffel Tower, fashion savvy people, french kiss or french bread. Because even in the heart thumping sports of rally racing, they have their fair share of fame. And this is brought to them by Sebastian Loeb, the country's knight of Legion of Honour. The last phrase you've read is a proof that he is great worldwide. It is an award given by the government to a person who have made significant achievement or contribution to a field that he/she chose. No doubt, Sebastian is not just popular in the country, but also in the world rally racing community. Sebastian Loeb is a French racer, we no all know that. But did you know that he was a former gymnast? He is, and this made me ask. Does gymnastic has something to do with racing? We never know. He is great in both activity, that's all. Now, the former gymnast is a six-time champion of the World Rally Championship. He started his racing career in 1995, and from that on, he'd been engaging

Ken Block Left Subaru

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Ken Block On Team Subaru STI Ken Block is probably the most exciting driver in the rally world right now. Well, not just in rally racing. Because aside from that sport, he is also attached to some adrenaline-raising sports like skateboarding, snowboarding and motocross. As far as his performance in racing is concern it is probably his craft right now. He drives for Subaru, that was before. The entire rally community were shocked of a big change. Block left Subaru for Ford at the very start this year. Now, it is his team mate, Travis Pastrana, who is left with the responsibility to maintain the dominance of Subaru in the rally world. 2005 was the year when Ken Block made a name in World Rally Championship, under the company of Subaru. This happened after he had co-founded the famous DC Shoes. During this season, Ken had five top 5 finishes and end up third overall in the Group N class and fourth overall in the Rally America National Championship. Under the same company, he won the Ra