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  • Google self-driving car hit Nevada’s Street

    Google Car

    We have heard of Google robotic car that will drive itself years back and now it is no longer just a dream. Yesterday, Google self-driving car officially licensed in Nevada and it takes a blind man for spin. This blind man is legally pleased in the front passenger seat and he just let the Google car handles everything.

    The Google car is a Prius with 100,000 miles on it. It is equipped with GPS, radar, radio sensors, Artificial Intelligence software, and video cameras to actually “see” the traffic as well as pedestrians. The rest of the vehicle parts are nothing special but just an ordinary Prius. It is driving all by itself at Nevada’s curviest road without hitting anything. The first blind man who sat in the Google self-driving car is 95% blind and he is far beyond legally blind. The Google car knows where to stop and where to turn base on Google maps and Google on-the-road images. There are no hands, no feet, and it is totally nothing. We are pretty sure this blind man had a great time in Google Car.

    The license to this driverless car requires at least two humans to be in the car at all times, with one typically in the front seat ready to take over the control in case of emergencies. Earlier in spring, Google mentioned “safely completed over 200,000 miles of computer-led driving.” However, safety issues are still consumers’ biggest concern.

    Google robotic car

    Car manufacturers spent millions of dollars to develop a new car and have them to crash into walls to test the safety just to produce a reliable and safety car. Although the Google car does not have to crash into walls, it has costs billions of efforts to develop a robotic car or self-driving car like that. At least up till this stage Google has marked a new milestone for the automatic car project and this has allowed us to imagine the future roads with unlimited automatic cars. Well, there will be no more drivers flirting then.

    The license for autonomous vehicle features new red plate and an infinity symbol and AU letters. These “test vehicles” could be on demonstrations again anytime on the road in Nevada. So Nevadians, stay tuned!

  • Best gas mileage SUV for savvy consumers

    While gas prices are on the rise again, owning a poor gas mileage SUV definitely is not a good idea. On the contrary, owning the best gas mileage SUV is what a smart consumer will do. In our complete car buying guide, one main thing to consider when buying a new car is the gas mileage. Generally, vehicles with poor gas mileage have bad resale value compared to vehicles with good gas mileage. We couldn’t control the gas price but we could plan well and buy a fuel efficient car. Most SUVs did not have good fuel economy due to the body size and weight. However, it doesn’t mean that you have to pay more on the gas. There are still many fuel efficient SUVs out there in the market if you fall in love with the off-road capability, body style, and the stoutness. For those who are into SUVs but prefer a fuel efficient model, take a look at these top five options.

    MINI Cooper Countryman

    2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman
    MSRP Price: $22,450
    The 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman is a stylish small SUV/crossover that offers a great fuel economy of 27 mpg city/35 mpg highway/ 30 combined mpg. It runs like a proper MINI Cooper. The astonishing exterior and high fuel-efficient engines might persuade a lot of SUV buyers but the cramped backseat may discourage some. As such, choices include the Kia Soul and Nissan Juke often comes in mind when a person is buying an SUV. For those who don’t mind making a few sacrifices for the sake of enjoyment and fuel efficiency, this is the best small SUV in its segments.

    Toyota Highlander Hybrid

    Toyota Highlander SUV Hybrid
    MSRP Price: $38,715
    While hybrid sedans are getting more common, it is only a matter of time until hybrid technology migrated to all SUVs. The 2012 Toyota Highlander is considered one best mid-size SUV to own. It is slightly bigger than the MINI Countryman with bigger cargo capacity and superior passenger room. SUV shoppers hardly refuse this most fuel-efficient seven-seater vehicle that offers a smooth ride with all-wheel-drive option, a comfortable interior, an elegant exterior, and a fantastic fuel economy of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. Competitors include the 2012 Honda CR-V and 2012 Kia Sorento.

    GMC Yukon Hybrid (Also known as Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid)

    GMC Yukon Hybrid
    MSRP Price: $53,465
    The debut of the GMC Yukon Hybrid once again reminds people that a large SUV with decent towing capacity can also comes with great fuel economy. At 20 mpg city/23 mpg highway/21 combined mpg, the car accelerates well without sacrificing the power. Large SUV with less than 15 mpg is no longer a way of life. The V8 engine works well to transport up to eight passengers and gives a towing capacity of 6,200 lbs. In official crash testing, the 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid scored an overall rating of four out of five stars. As for price, it will however cost more.

    Lexus RX 450h Hybrid

    Lexus RX 450h SUV Hybrid
    MSRP Price: $45,235
    Although it is expensive compared to the non-hybrid version, the Lexus RX 450h SUV is still a better choice in long run with its impressive fuel economy. The Lexus RX 450h is an SUV that packs luxurious, power, fuel efficient, comfortable, and smooth ride into one piece. Paired with an electric motor, the 3.5-liter V6 engine achieves better fuel economy for city drive compared to the all-time best seller Honda Civic. 32/28/30 mpg is the numbers that you get for a luxury SUV in between $40,000 to $50,000.

    Audi Q5 Quattro

    2012 Audi Q5 Quattro
    MSRP Price: $40,775
    The 2012 Audi Q5 Quattro is one of the large-size SUVs that achieve 20 mpg in city drive except the Lexus RX 450h and the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class. The Q5 is famous for its safety, reliable, and luxury interior with top-notch craftsmanship. This is one good choice for savvy consumers for look for the safest SUV. Backseats are roomy, handling is superb, and ride is smooth. Standard equipment on the car includes a set of cool 18-inch wheels, automatic headlights, eight-way power front seats, automatic wipers, leather upholstery, a sliding and reclining 40/20/40 rear seat, and a multi-function multimedia screen at the center console. With 20/27/22 mpg, the Audi Q5 made itself into the top five best SUVs list.

    In a nutshell, saving a few miles per gallon on gas could turn into few thousand dollars in the end of the day. A vehicle with extra 3 mpg will give you an extra 300 miles for 300 gallons of gas. Why not?

  • Mitsubishi Mirage – Video you don’t want to miss

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    This video is about the all-new Mitsubishi Mirage that recently launched in Thailand and soon will be available in several countries in Asia. There is no news saying this car will be available in the United States but a small car with 51.75 mpg (22 km/l) fuel economy is worth to spend two minutes to have a look, isn’t?

    In the video, you can clearly see the design from front to back at the first 40 seconds. This is one main thing which decides whether you will like the car or not. At 00:42, that is the interior of the top ranging model, the GLS Ltd version. It comes with dual airbags, KOS (Keyless Operation System), automatic air-conditioning display, a multimedia screen with navigation system. The car looks pretty simple but equipped with everything a city car should has.

    At 01:04, that is a clear view of the Mirage’s back seat. Well, some said it is too small while some says it is “acceptable”. Check out the video and you can have your own verdict on this car. You can also see the trunk size at 01:13. Back seats are foldable and it creates more rooms for large items incase there is a need. Many buyers confuse about the prices and versions, see Mitsubishi Mirage details and specifications for more details. At 01:19, you can see the interior of the cheapest version. It comes with manual air-conditioning and without USB port.

    Last but not least, enjoy the 1.2-liter 3-cylinder engine that achieves 22 km/l. Mitsubishi Mirage, Be More!

  • What kind of cars billionaires actually drive

    “I wanna be a billionaire, so fucking bad, buy all of the things I never had” What kind of cars you will choose to drive if you are a billionaire? Many of us may think that billionaires must have a fancy car and that will at least cost more than $100,000 dollars. Well, some of the billionaires who love cars own a few super exotic cars that cost over million dollars while some are surprisingly using cars below $50,000. Let’s see what kind of cars some of the top billionaires choose.

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  • Ten cars must see at Beijing Motor Show

    Beijing Motor Show is an important platform for all the car manufacturers to get more sales as well as to gain their reputation. With more than 1.3 billion people in the country, China is the world’s most populous country and this is the sweetest thing for manufacturers. Other than that, the buying powers in China especially several big cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Shenzhen are optimistic too.

    At the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, every car manufacturer is showing off best of best they had to gain attraction and also to net some customers. So, what are the ten cars must see at the Motor Show? For those who could not make it to the show and do not have much time to view every single car at the show, this top ten list could be delicious for you.

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