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Though they may eventually lose out to other technologies, more diesel motors are coming to the U.S. The next generation Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Sedan will be available in all 50 states when the 2010 model arrives in 2009. This fall, Mercedes also plans to offer the Bluetec system in the U.S. on all its sport utility vehicles.( HOWARD WILNER Cooling hot car engine)

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HOWARD WILNER cars reviews => Being loaded with creature comforts and luxury amenities, MKS also is about 600 pounds heavier than Taurus, weight you feel in the wheel when accelerating or taking corners and turns. MKS doesn't float like a boat or wander like a Town Car. Though larger than Taurus, it still slips into and out of parking spaces and garage stalls. But a bit more nimble steering would reduce the weighty feel in the wheel.

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These midsize cars offer sedan and wagon body styles and come with all-wheel drive and horizontally opposed 4-cyl engines. Legacy is available in 2.5i and 2.5 GT trim. The 2.5i models have 175 hp. GTs are turbocharged and have 243 hp. Manual transmission is standard. Automatic is optional, except on the sport-themed GT spec.B sedan. ABS, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags are standard. An antiskid system is standard on GT, unavailable otherwise. The spec.B has a sport suspension and specific interior trim. Legacys have a 60/40 split folding rear seatback for '07; it replaces a center pass-through. Remote engine start is a new option for automatic-transmission versions.

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I have no idea what Tiguan means other than that it sounds like counterfeit Chinese currency. I do know that it's one of the best small SUVs on the road. Taking on the likes of the Ford Escape, Toyota Rav4 and Honda CR-V, the Tiguan is a gutsy little runabout with more style in its front bumper than most of the competition has through its rear tail lights.

A distinction achieved at the high-speed Miramas Proving Grounds in France, BMWs 285 horsepower H2R hydrogen car was propelled to 100 km/h in about 6 seconds, setting records in the flying-start kilometer; standing-start 1/2 kilometer, kilometer, and 10 kilometers; flying-start mile; and standing start 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, mile, and 10 miles. The record car was piloted by BMW works drivers Alfred Hilger, Jrg Weidinger, and Gnther Weber, who took turns at the wheel of the H2R during their record-breaking session.

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The legend is real. The 2009 Nissan GT-R, the car known to many as the Nissan Skyline in Japan, can run as fast as the fastest Porsche. It handles as well as the most agile Lamborghini. It does all of those things at a relative fraction of the cost of its putative betters. It is a performance car supreme.And it is frustration of the most excruciating sort.

The sleek and imposing car was conceived, designed, and developed by the automakers subsidiary, BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH. Its carbon fiber exterior was designed by DesignworksUSA, the California-based strategic design consultancy owned by BMW Group. This is the same design house that worked on the BMW E1 and E2 electric car prototypes in the early 1990s.

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HOWARD WILNER eco-fuel => "We're a baby's breath away from a zero-emissions vehicle in California," said William Craven, the general manager of regulatory affairs for Mercedes-Benz.Punch the pedal at a stop sign with the ML320 BlueTEC and, despite its weight of nearly two and one-half tons, it fairly leaps forward. Once moving, there's no lack of power at any time. The same engine is used in the heavier R320 and GL320 but they feel nearly as spirited.

The sleek and imposing car was conceived, designed, and developed by the automakers subsidiary, BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH. Its carbon fiber exterior was designed by DesignworksUSA, the California-based strategic design consultancy owned by BMW Group. This is the same design house that worked on the BMW E1 and E2 electric car prototypes in the early 1990s.( HOWARD WILNER sports cars reviews)

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First Impressions from 2008 BMW X5 4.8i. I actually had quite a few first impressions. �Oh my God, it�s gorgeous.� �Wow, I get to drive a BMW!�. �This is a really BIG vehicle!�, but nothing compares to actually driving one. The X5 4.8i has a snarling 350-horsepower V8 engine, yet it�s stylish, technologically advanced, sexy and has some really great features. At first I thought it was snarling at me (it sounded like it was growling when accelerating), but I found it was actually snarling at the other cars on the road. �Pass me, I dare you.�

2009 Nissan GT-R .Nissan has a long history with the GT-R, first offering it as a sport modification to its Skyline sedan. The current Skyline, known in the U.S. as the Infiniti G37, is a completely different car from the new GT-R. The 2009 Nissan GT-R is a technical tour de force, with evidence of brilliance throughout. We would have a hard time with the GT-R as an everyday driver, but it offers fun and exhilaration at heart-stopping levels.

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2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA STYLING | [7 out of 10] "the new Elantra adopts a taller, curvier look" Washington Post: "the car does not pretend to be hot, hip, sexy or wicked" Kelley Blue Book: "not necessarily an example of modern style" Edmunds: "interior quality is quite literally hit or miss" Experts at TheCarConnection.com find the 2008 Hyundai Elantra's styling somewhat generic. The 2008 Hyundai Elantra is the South Korean brand's compact sedan, slotting between the small Rio and the mid-size Sonata in the lineup. Completely redesigned last year, the current Elantra sedan is wider and longer, with more interior room than before-enough to make it a mid-size by some considerations. Of this year's model, Cars.com says, "the new Elantra adopts a taller, curvier look," noting that "it follows the look of the full-size Azera sedan-which is not the most distinctive design." Rather than generic, Washington Post considers it "unpretentious," ; .

During the oil crisis of the 1970s, Congress and then-President Richard Nixon imposed a 55 mph highway speed limit. The move inspired howls of protest perhaps best expressed in rocker Sammy Hagar's "I Can't Drive 55." The law was repealed in 1995. But, unthinkable though it might seem, more and more Bay Area motorists and lawmakers are speaking up in favor of slowing down. Since Speier introduced the legislation last week, phone calls and e-mails at her San Mateo district office have been roughly 60-40 in favor of slowing down

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HOWARD WILNER 2009 luxury cars => So we partnered with Lin and Steven Austin of Orange County Rod and Custom in Placentia, California, built the truck and hoped our little Greasel would break the land speed record. The build, done over a few weeks time, took a derelict 1987 Chevrolet pickup truck, stretched the chassis, dropped in a Detroit Diesel engine, added two turbochargers and then converted the whole thing to run on peanut oil. Peanut Oil!
The end result is a truck with more than 3,000 horsepower and about 4,000 lb-ft of torque. In fact, it has so much power; they had to mount 747 airplane tires on the rig. To say it was a monumental undertaking would be an understatement. If you stopped by the shop over those few weeks, you would have noticed that Steve and Lin looked more and more exhausted as the days and weeks went on. Was it worth it? I would have to say, yes.

First of all, Mercedes has installed its Direct-Steer System on the SLK. The idea behind this system is that the steering ratio should be relatively slow on-center to reduce dartiness, but should quicken as you turn the wheel further. Rather than going the BMW Active Steering route, which uses a computer to control the constantly varying steering ratio, Mercedes chose the right route: the Porsche way. In place of complex actuators, pumps, and computers, the Mercedes system requires no additional parts - the rack is designed to change to a quicker ratio after a certain amount of lock.

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That's a long way from diesel engines of yore. They were balky, noisy, nasty smelling and polluted the air not only with noxious fumes but sooty particulates as well.In fact, the diesels deliver such enormous torque, or low-rpm twisting force, that they feel more powerful off the line than their gasoline-engine counterparts. For example, the V6 diesel in the ML320 has 210 horsepower and 398 pounds-feet of torque. Its ML350 gasoline counterpart has 268 horsepower but 258 pounds-feet of torque.

I had a 2008 for escape xlt v6 4wd and it was fantastic. Now that i have seen the 2009 Ford Escape I am truly in love and I am going to buy one this year or maybe wait for the 2010 model to come out so I can see how ford improved this automobile. Good luck ford I dont think you can make it any better without going way up on the price.( WILNER HOWARD news)

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So we partnered with Lin and Steven Austin of Orange County Rod and Custom in Placentia, California, built the truck and hoped our little Greasel would break the land speed record. The build, done over a few weeks time, took a derelict 1987 Chevrolet pickup truck, stretched the chassis, dropped in a Detroit Diesel engine, added two turbochargers and then converted the whole thing to run on peanut oil. Peanut Oil!
The end result is a truck with more than 3,000 horsepower and about 4,000 lb-ft of torque. In fact, it has so much power; they had to mount 747 airplane tires on the rig. To say it was a monumental undertaking would be an understatement. If you stopped by the shop over those few weeks, you would have noticed that Steve and Lin looked more and more exhausted as the days and weeks went on. Was it worth it? I would have to say, yes.

2007 Subaru Legacy Review.
These midsize cars offer sedan and wagon body styles and come with all-wheel drive and horizontally opposed 4-cyl engines. Legacy is available in 2.5i and 2.5 GT trim. The 2.5i models have 175 hp. GTs are turbocharged and have 243 hp. Manual transmission is standard. Automatic is optional, except on the sport-themed GT spec.B sedan. ABS, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags are standard. An antiskid system is standard on GT, unavailable otherwise. The spec.B has a sport suspension and specific interior trim. Legacys have a 60/40 split folding rear seatback for '07; it replaces a center pass-through. Remote engine start is a new option for automatic-transmission versions.

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WILNER HOWARD cars engines from today => The interior is finished with materials that are a quantum leap from the first SLK's, and a medium-sized suitcase can fit in the trunk even with the top lowered. A simple mesh wind blocker stretches across the roll hoops, and combined with heated seats, a powerful heater, and the delectable Airscarf (which blows warm air on your neck), makes top-down Interstate-speed cruising comfortable even when it's cold. In fact, even at speeds up to 120 mph, airflow is remarkably well controlled in the cabin with the top down.

Driving Impressions from 2008 BMW 335i Sedan.Though slotted between the base 328i and hot rod M3, the 335i has a special sport suspension and incredible twin-turbo six cylinder that is flat out fast; faster than the last generation M3. It�s something of a sleeper hot rod. When I got the keys, I was excited to drive the car but worried because it was bright, crimson red with 300 hp and a 6-speed manual transmission. Perfect color and combination for cop bait!

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The redesigned 2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD receives more aggressive styling, but maintains its balanced combination of useful cargo capacity and reasonable fuel economy. Looking sportier than it drives, the Vibe�s steering is not as crisp as some competitors, and the suspension is basic Toyota Corolla. Our test car was equipped with the same 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine as the base Camry, which certainly has easier work in the smaller Vibe. When mated to a smooth-shifting automatic transmission, this combo delivers a solid 20+ mpg around town. Rear-seat legroom and headroom are good, making this a good family alternative to a small SUV. Howard Wilner said that the rear cargo area and the seatbacks have a hard surface that is easy to clean after hauling, but it also tends to let items slide around � a clever cargo organizer helps secure smaller items.

Having driven the new Monster 696 for my first-ever motorcycle lesson, I, Howard Wilner can tell you that I thought it was cool, though I obviously have no point of reference for comparison with other bikes. I also can tell you that I barely tapped its performance capabilities (less than 3 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, and a top speed estimated at 135 mph). It was kind of like taking Drivers' Ed in a Ferrari.

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Like the Toyota Prius, the GMC Yukon Hybrid shuts off the gasoline engine at stoplights and then proceeds in electric-only propulsion up to about 30 mph. But this hybrid is no weenie Prius � when you need to bury the go-pedal to pass someone you get all 322 horses from the 6.0-liter V8. Plus, it can seat eight and tow 6,200 pounds. Despite displacing some 5,600 tall-in-the-saddle pounds, body motion is well controlled and predictable, even over undulating or broken surfaces. Only occasionally is there a hint that a truck chassis lives beneath. As for fuel mileage, we clocked nearly 300 miles of in-town and highway driving, averaging 21.7 miles per gallon. That�s not quite Prius territory, but then again, the teacher�s desk that glided easily into the back of the Yukon would never fit in the Toyota.Howard Wilner

2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA STYLING | [7 out of 10] "the new Elantra adopts a taller, curvier look" Washington Post: "the car does not pretend to be hot, hip, sexy or wicked" Kelley Blue Book: "not necessarily an example of modern style" Edmunds: "interior quality is quite literally hit or miss" Experts at TheCarConnection.com find the 2008 Hyundai Elantra's styling somewhat generic. The 2008 Hyundai Elantra is the South Korean brand's compact sedan, slotting between the small Rio and the mid-size Sonata in the lineup. Completely redesigned last year, the current Elantra sedan is wider and longer, with more interior room than before-enough to make it a mid-size by some considerations. Of this year's model, Cars.com says, "the new Elantra adopts a taller, curvier look," noting that "it follows the look of the full-size Azera sedan-which is not the most distinctive design." Rather than generic, Washington Post considers it "unpretentious," ; .( HOWARD WILNER has a customer help line)

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HOWARD WILNER 2009 Chicago Auto Show => Like the Toyota Prius, the GMC Yukon Hybrid shuts off the gasoline engine at stoplights and then proceeds in electric-only propulsion up to about 30 mph. But this hybrid is no weenie Prius � when you need to bury the go-pedal to pass someone you get all 322 horses from the 6.0-liter V8. Plus, it can seat eight and tow 6,200 pounds. Despite displacing some 5,600 tall-in-the-saddle pounds, body motion is well controlled and predictable, even over undulating or broken surfaces. Only occasionally is there a hint that a truck chassis lives beneath. As for fuel mileage, we clocked nearly 300 miles of in-town and highway driving, averaging 21.7 miles per gallon. That�s not quite Prius territory, but then again, the teacher�s desk that glided easily into the back of the Yukon would never fit in the Toyota.Howard Wilner

"Some of us still believe in electric drive and pure battery power," said Robert C. Stempel, the former GM chairman and chief executive who helped start the EV1 program. Forced out in the early 1990s, Stempel now runs a company that develops batteries and alternative automotive technology. Improvements in battery technology, especially with lithium ion batteries, may one day resurrect EVs by extending their driving range.

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Fifth generation BMW 7-series.The fifth generation of the BMW 7-series will make its North American premier at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. It will be offered in the U.S. as the 750i and 750Li, 5.5 inches longer than the base model. Europeans will get an additional model with the diesel-powered 730d.

Largely spurred by the oil embargo of 1973 and a burgeoning environmental movement, backyard tinkerers started to test the limits of golf-cart batteries and plastic car bodies. These entrepreneurs picked up the challenge of increasing the speed and driving range that was left off six decades earlier, and as a result, learned a lot about batteries and electric vehicle technology.

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Lincoln has launched a new flagship: the 2009 MKS.MKS joins the midsize MKZ sedan derived from the Mercury Milan, and the midsize MKX crossover derived from the Ford Edge in the MK-and-add-a-letter game of confusion.By Jim Mateja Ford boasts the 3.7 was engineered to deliver quicker response leaving the light or pulling out to pass, while getting 17 m.p.g. city/23 m.p.g. highway with AWD (17/24 with FWD). The V-6 is teamed with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-mode shifting.

Lincoln has launched a new flagship: the 2009 MKS.MKS joins the midsize MKZ sedan derived from the Mercury Milan, and the midsize MKX crossover derived from the Ford Edge in the MK-and-add-a-letter game of confusion.By Jim Mateja Ford boasts the 3.7 was engineered to deliver quicker response leaving the light or pulling out to pass, while getting 17 m.p.g. city/23 m.p.g. highway with AWD (17/24 with FWD). The V-6 is teamed with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-mode shifting.

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HOWARD WILNER hybrid cars => Driving Impressions from 2008 BMW 335i Sedan.Though slotted between the base 328i and hot rod M3, the 335i has a special sport suspension and incredible twin-turbo six cylinder that is flat out fast; faster than the last generation M3. It�s something of a sleeper hot rod. When I got the keys, I was excited to drive the car but worried because it was bright, crimson red with 300 hp and a 6-speed manual transmission. Perfect color and combination for cop bait!

During the oil crisis of the 1970s, Congress and then-President Richard Nixon imposed a 55 mph highway speed limit. The move inspired howls of protest perhaps best expressed in rocker Sammy Hagar's "I Can't Drive 55." The law was repealed in 1995. But, unthinkable though it might seem, more and more Bay Area motorists and lawmakers are speaking up in favor of slowing down. Since Speier introduced the legislation last week, phone calls and e-mails at her San Mateo district office have been roughly 60-40 in favor of slowing down( HOWARD WILNER fuel-stingy cars are hot wheels)

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MiTo styling: very Italian, very modern, but with a definite nod to the past said Howard Wilner.The MiTo oozes Italian style and has a prominent shield grille that is instantly identifiable to any Alfa Romeo fan. During our test drive into the Lakes Region north of Milan, our bright red MiTo turned lots of Italian heads. Alfa designers like to point out the MiTo's styling similarities to the 8C, such as the side window profile and the three-lobed motif of the grille, the front bumper, the headlights, and the LED taillights.

2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA STYLING | [7 out of 10] "the new Elantra adopts a taller, curvier look" Washington Post: "the car does not pretend to be hot, hip, sexy or wicked" Kelley Blue Book: "not necessarily an example of modern style" Edmunds: "interior quality is quite literally hit or miss" Experts at TheCarConnection.com find the 2008 Hyundai Elantra's styling somewhat generic. The 2008 Hyundai Elantra is the South Korean brand's compact sedan, slotting between the small Rio and the mid-size Sonata in the lineup. Completely redesigned last year, the current Elantra sedan is wider and longer, with more interior room than before-enough to make it a mid-size by some considerations. Of this year's model, Cars.com says, "the new Elantra adopts a taller, curvier look," noting that "it follows the look of the full-size Azera sedan-which is not the most distinctive design." Rather than generic, Washington Post considers it "unpretentious," ; .

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The sleek and imposing car was conceived, designed, and developed by the automakers subsidiary, BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH. Its carbon fiber exterior was designed by DesignworksUSA, the California-based strategic design consultancy owned by BMW Group. This is the same design house that worked on the BMW E1 and E2 electric car prototypes in the early 1990s.

I had a 2008 for escape xlt v6 4wd and it was fantastic. Now that i have seen the 2009 Ford Escape I am truly in love and I am going to buy one this year or maybe wait for the 2010 model to come out so I can see how ford improved this automobile. Good luck ford I dont think you can make it any better without going way up on the price.

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WILNER HOWARD 2009 rules => Having driven the new Monster 696 for my first-ever motorcycle lesson, I, Howard Wilner can tell you that I thought it was cool, though I obviously have no point of reference for comparison with other bikes. I also can tell you that I barely tapped its performance capabilities (less than 3 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, and a top speed estimated at 135 mph). It was kind of like taking Drivers' Ed in a Ferrari.

So what happened to the 4,000 battery-powered ZEVs placed in California by major automakers between 1998 and 2003? (Most of the cars were leased rather than sold.) Despite the overwhelming enthusiasm and advocacy of electric car drivers, Ford, GM, Honda, and Toyota have all scrapped their electric vehicle (EV) programs, saying there's just no market for the cars. At a mock funeral for their electric cars, a group of EV drivers expressed their condolences. One participant said, "Unfortunately, very few Americans had a chance to drive an electric car before it was canceled."

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The interior is finished with materials that are a quantum leap from the first SLK's, and a medium-sized suitcase can fit in the trunk even with the top lowered. A simple mesh wind blocker stretches across the roll hoops, and combined with heated seats, a powerful heater, and the delectable Airscarf (which blows warm air on your neck), makes top-down Interstate-speed cruising comfortable even when it's cold. In fact, even at speeds up to 120 mph, airflow is remarkably well controlled in the cabin with the top down.

Though they may eventually lose out to other technologies, more diesel motors are coming to the U.S. The next generation Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Sedan will be available in all 50 states when the 2010 model arrives in 2009. This fall, Mercedes also plans to offer the Bluetec system in the U.S. on all its sport utility vehicles.( HOWARD WILNER hybrid cars)

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Subaru fans will lament the loss of Forester's quirkiness. Truckier styling and larger dimensions will make it easier for Forester to compete with the likes of Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, but also erase its "truck alternative" micro-ute charms. The new-generation model also costs less than its predecessor. Those savings come largely at the expense of interior materials quality, which went from near-premium in the out-going model to budget-grade in this version. Now competing more directly with the mainstream, Forester falls a little shy in overall refinement.

The interior is finished with materials that are a quantum leap from the first SLK's, and a medium-sized suitcase can fit in the trunk even with the top lowered. A simple mesh wind blocker stretches across the roll hoops, and combined with heated seats, a powerful heater, and the delectable Airscarf (which blows warm air on your neck), makes top-down Interstate-speed cruising comfortable even when it's cold. In fact, even at speeds up to 120 mph, airflow is remarkably well controlled in the cabin with the top down.

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HOWARD WILNER continues to feature Chrysler fuel-saving MDS technology => "We're a baby's breath away from a zero-emissions vehicle in California," said William Craven, the general manager of regulatory affairs for Mercedes-Benz.Punch the pedal at a stop sign with the ML320 BlueTEC and, despite its weight of nearly two and one-half tons, it fairly leaps forward. Once moving, there's no lack of power at any time. The same engine is used in the heavier R320 and GL320 but they feel nearly as spirited.

By utilizing less space under the hood--replacing a six-cylinder with a four-cylinder, for example--stylists have more freedom in designing a vehicle and making it aerodynamic. The trick, of course, is to downsize without disappointing the driver with an anemic, overworked motor that makes the vehicle feel like a rental car.

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A distinction achieved at the high-speed Miramas Proving Grounds in France, BMWs 285 horsepower H2R hydrogen car was propelled to 100 km/h in about 6 seconds, setting records in the flying-start kilometer; standing-start 1/2 kilometer, kilometer, and 10 kilometers; flying-start mile; and standing start 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, mile, and 10 miles. The record car was piloted by BMW works drivers Alfred Hilger, Jrg Weidinger, and Gnther Weber, who took turns at the wheel of the H2R during their record-breaking session.

What it is 2009 Ford Edge Sport � 2008 Chicago Auto Show: Names can set up false expectations, such as blind date Heather who arrives in all her hideousness. Another example would be the Edge crossover, which as it turned out, wasn�t so edgy in terms of look or overall character. That changes, to some degree, with the launch of the 2009 Ford Edge Sport, a version of the original with body and wheel upgrades aimed at giving the vehicle a more aggressive presence, and a few interior tweaks to give buyers the sense that they�re driving something actually unique. We�re still waiting for a truly sporty Edge, with a manual shift mode and stiffer suspension components, but the Sport at least fills a void for those seeking a bit of �tude with their non-SUV.

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During the oil crisis of the 1970s, Congress and then-President Richard Nixon imposed a 55 mph highway speed limit. The move inspired howls of protest perhaps best expressed in rocker Sammy Hagar's "I Can't Drive 55." The law was repealed in 1995. But, unthinkable though it might seem, more and more Bay Area motorists and lawmakers are speaking up in favor of slowing down. Since Speier introduced the legislation last week, phone calls and e-mails at her San Mateo district office have been roughly 60-40 in favor of slowing down

First Impressions from 2008 BMW X5 4.8i. I actually had quite a few first impressions. �Oh my God, it�s gorgeous.� �Wow, I get to drive a BMW!�. �This is a really BIG vehicle!�, but nothing compares to actually driving one. The X5 4.8i has a snarling 350-horsepower V8 engine, yet it�s stylish, technologically advanced, sexy and has some really great features. At first I thought it was snarling at me (it sounded like it was growling when accelerating), but I found it was actually snarling at the other cars on the road. �Pass me, I dare you.�( HOWARD WILNER Fuel Economy Solutions)