I feel a little uneasy that the GM is second only to Toyota brand now. I mean, GM is making quality cars right? But I guess people are now looking for cheap cars that do what the luxury cars can do. As for Toyota, we all knew about the Prius right? I guess they are selling because their cars are of great quality and can even compare to the luxury cars but with pocket-friendly price.

Toyota is one of those who plan to build diesel cars in the future. And if you can recall, Ford Motors Company promised us that very soon, they would be revealing a light-duty diesel of its F-150. And after that, there have been a lot of car makers that wants to do the same thing---GM is one of them. According to the US car maker, they will be releasing new trucks and vehicles that sports 4.5-liter diesel V-8 as their engine parts. These truck models will be in the form of a Hummer H2 as well as the GMC Sierra which is a light bodied 1500 version and the Chevy Silverado. These new vehicle will be coming in 2010.

While everybody is going crazy over hybrid cars, GM and Toyota are one among those who prefer to offer their car buyers with a choice. Diesel-propelled cars were meaner than the hybrid ones but at this time, both companies are exerting much of their efforts on producing cleaner diesel engines. GM’s Duramax Turbo-Diesel Sports is a proof of diesel propelled vehicles that would soon be introduced.

According to the US car manufacturer, the new car will revs up 520 lb-ft of torque and will produce more than 310 horsepower. Sierra will also have the V-8 that runs on gas and produces 415 -ft of torque and 400 horsepower. GM has also added that both Silverado and Sierra will have a 10,500-pound maximum. …Hmmm very interesting…

Of course, the US has stricter emission rates standards and therefore GM should be able to meet that. The Duramax was made to produce lesser carbon dioxide as well as nitrogen emission, which is better than its previous brands. GM is hoping that it would pass the standards of 50 states in the US. The fuel efficiency rate is about 25% better than the gasoline propelled vehicles according to Tom Read, a powertrain spokesman of GM.

I just wish that when they revealed these new vehicles with greener diesel engines, it would sell. I just hope they are doing their home works well.

Let’s all together welcome this summer the newest version of the Ford Shelby GT on its signature color-Vista Blue with Shelby GT Silver stripes available in two body styles---coupe or convertible.

Working together, Ford Mustang and Carroll Shelby excites everyone as the 2008 Ford Shelby returns with revenge! Models are totally exclusive for collectors’ only no more, no less. The 2008 Shelby GT coupe and convertible will hit selected Ford dealerships beginning August this year.

The 2008 Ford Shelby GT convertible was recently introduced to Shelby and Ford fanatics at the annual Mid-American Ford Performance and Shelby Meet which was held in Tulsa, Okla.

Here’s what Ford official has to say about the new Ford Shelby GT:

According to Carroll Shelby, “Working with Ford racing, we created this Shelby to be an everyday driver that’s tuned for fun at the track, those who value a well-balanced package will appreciate it and those who don’t will be left behind staring at its tailpipes.”

Also according to Ford Division Car Marketing Manager, Robert Park, “The Mustang convertible is the number one selling convertible in the U.S. , since the Mustang program never stands still, we wanted to continue offering consumers what they want, and they told us it was a Ford Mustang Shelby GT convertible.”

Amy Boylan President of Shelby Automobiles said that, “The birth of the Ford Shelby GT was so well received last year, especially by young enthusiasts, that we brought the car back for the 2008 model year. The enormous response to Hertz’s Shelby GT-H convertible convinced us to offer customers a drop top Shelby GT. And we had so many requests for blue that we decided to make it our signature color in 2008.”

Jamie Allison, Ford Racing Performance Group Manager gave her side and she said “The partnership between Ford Racing and Shelby demonstrates our ability to work together to deliver some of the most exciting Mustang’s ever built”. Ford Racing has a full line of performance parts for Mustang enthusiasts. The Shelby GT convertible is another example of how working together, Shelby and Ford Racing are developing, producing and delivering niche performance Mustangs directly to the customer.”

Features of the new 2008 Ford Shelby GT convertible:

-Aerodynamics was used for shaping the dominant, exceptional front
-Aggressive lower air dam
-The hood scoop comes directly from the famed Shelby Cobra roadster
-Unique side scoops are situated just before the rear wheel arches
-The rear fascia frames dual exhaust tips
- Shelby badge on the trunk lid
-Engine is improved with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Package
-4.6-liter V-8 to 319 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque
-High-flow exhausts system with X-pipe
-Five-speed manual transmission featuring a Hurst short-throw shifter (optional)
-Special-tuned dampers
-Unique sway bars and a 3.55:1 ratio rear axle assembly
-The overall ride height was dropped to reduce body roll
-Front strut-tower brace adds additional strength to the chassis structure
-18-inch polished wheels with high-performance P235/50ZR18 BF Goodrich gForce
-Stylish light bar and supplemental bracing

This is truly a driver’s car given an improved engine together with other features, trouble-free to drive, extremely fast and offers vast value for the price. No need to worry if you’re dollar gets stretched though no price announcement was made as of this moment.

Here is one good news for our fellow British auto enthusiasts.

Mazda Motor Corporation has recently announced that it will roll out a special limited edition of the Mazda6 hatchback model in Mazda dealer showrooms all over the UK starting this June. 

The new special edition model, called the Mazda6 Kumano will be powered by either 2.0-litre petrol or 2.0-litre diesel engine under its hood depending on the customer's choice. Only 120 units of the Mazda6 Kumano equipped with diesel engine will be produced, while 280 units for the model equipped with a petrol engine. The two model variants will roll out in dealerships carrying a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of 17,550 British Pounds (about $34 978 USD) for the petrol model and 18,650 Pounds ($37,171) for the diesel engine-powered Mazda6 Kumano.

Highlights of the Mazda6 Kumano limited edition model include:

Exterior
- Special "dark brushed finish" Xenon headlights with auto headlamp and auto windscreen wiper operation
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Unique Kumano badging and metallic or mica paint
- Two available exterior colours: Titanium Grey Metallic and Stormy Blue Mica paint

Interior
- BOSE Premium audio system with 6 CD autochanger and seven speakers
- Leather wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio controls
- Leather wrapped gearknob
- Leather wrapped handbrake lever
- Electric sunroof
- Electric heated door mirrors
- Climate control air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Electric windows front and rear (with global closing system)
- Leather wrapped gearknob
- Leather wrapped handbrake lever

Safety/Security
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Remote central locking
- Thatcham Category 1 alarm
- Engine immobilizer

These features will add up to the standard features found on the Mazda6 including Mazda valve cover.