Ferrari has brought back the name California and while the name has been reused, the car has a list of first s for the company that is a mile long. First of all this California sports a V8 engine while the original 250 GT Spyder California SWB and LWB (short and long wheel based) were V12 powered. Continue Reading

The 2010 Infiniti EX35 is a luxury car that features a very fashionable exterior with an elegant, luxurious interior.  While it’s not an ultra-luxury vehicle, the different features available on the interior will make you think it is.  The 2010 upgrades only add to this, bringing automatic headlamps, a USB port, Bluetooth capability, and more to the Infiniti EX35.

The car is available in two different trims, the Base and the Journey.  Both give you the option of all-wheel or rear-wheel drive.  Both also feature several safety features such as the around view monitor and the lane departure prevention/warning system.  They also include six airbags, anti-lock brakes, vehicle dynamic control, tire pressure monitoring system, and traction control.  Under the bonnet, you’ll find a 297 horsepower V6 engine with a five-speed automatic transmission.

The 2010 Hyundai Azera is a full-size sedan that features both a very comfortable interior and a nice variety of features for an affordable price.  It’s a near-luxury car, but don’t let the “near” part throw you.  It’s got some great features.  It comes in two different trims, the GLS and the Limited.  For 2010, the Limited trim has had some major upgrades.  It now features a telescoping woodgrain steering wheel, premium door plates, an integrated memory system, and an easy lane changing feature (the last item is also available on the GLS now).  Both feature power front seats, automatic air conditioning, cruise control, a remote keyless entry system, satellite radio, and a USB port.

Under the bonnet, the GLS features a 234 horsepower 3.3-litre V6, while the Limited makes use of a 263 horsepower 3.8-litre V6.  Both use a five-speed automatic transmission.  Anti-lock brakes, a number of airbags, and other safety features are standard on both.

The 2010 Honda CR-V is one of Honda’s compact SUV’s that merges comfort with style and versatility to create a great vehicle capable of carrying five.  You’ll find both all-wheel and front-wheel drive versions of the CR-V, and there are three different trims available as well: the LX, EX, and EX-L.  All three feature a 194 horsepower, 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine and a five speed automatic transmission.  For 2010, an additional 14 horsepower has been added to the engine (it was previously a 180 hp engine).  The front and back bumpers have also been redesigned, and a new grille has been added.  The EX-L trim has a new USB interface and automatic headlights.

The interior of the Honda CR-V features a six-CD player (EX trim), MP3 capability, and an optional navigation system that comes with Bluetooth connectivity.  The EX-L trim includes heated front seats, satellite radio, and leather upholstery.  All trims feature a variety of safety devices, including front seat airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, a tire pressure monitor, and anti-lock disc brakes.

The 2010 GMC Acadia is a SUV that combines the smooth ride of a car with the seating and cargo room of a SUV.  This makes it somewhat unique among SUVs.  The 2010 GMC Acadia features a new SLE-2 trim, giving drivers four different options (the SLE-1 and SLT-1 and SLT-2 being the other three trims).  Each comes in either all-wheel or front-wheel drive and features many different safety features.  As far as power goes, the Acadia uses a direct injection 3.6 litre V6 and a six-speed automatic transmission.

As far as the interior goes, you’ve got two bucket seats in the front and optional seating configurations for both the second and third row of seats, so you can actually carry up to eight passengers at once.  For 2010, the interior also comes equipped with USB ports on the radios, plus some new exterior colours will be available.

The Ford Explorer has been one of the top SUV’s on the market, and the 2010 version is no different.  It comes with rear-wheel, four-wheel, or all-wheel drive options and has two different engine versions.  You can go with a 210 horsepower 4.0-litre V6 with a five-speed automatic transmission or a 292 horsepower, 4.6-litre V8 with a six-speed automatic, although the second is only available in the Limited or Eddie Bauer trim (not on the XLT option).  The interior is quite nice, featuring satellite radio, leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a third row of seating so you can easily carry seven passengers.  Some nice interior options include Bluetooth connectivity, a 6 CD changer, dual-zone climate controls, and a power-folding third-row seat.

For 2010, Ford has mostly upgraded the Eddie Bauer trim option.  The manual-folding third-row seat is not a standard, giving this trim the capability of seating seven just like the XLT and the Limited.  However, the Eddie Bauer trim no longer features all-wheel drive.

The newly upgraded 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 is still a large truck that offers a lot of hauling capacity while providing the seating space of a five-passenger SUV.  The 2010 Avalanche comes in three different trims, the LS, LT, and LTZ, though it only comes in one setup, that of a half-ton yet full-sized pickup.  The cab features four doors and can hold six passengers, although it may be a tight fit for some.  The back bulkhead can actually be folded down so you can get into the bed if you have it enclosed.  The 2010 Avalanche features a 320 horsepower 5.3 litre V8 engine that features the FlexFuel system and comes with a six-speed automatic transmission standard.

New features on the 2010 include a standard USB port for the radio.  The LT model now comes with automatic climate control, remote starter, and rear parking speakers.  The LTZ model has a few new additions, too, including voice activated navigation, a rear parking camera, and an upgraded sound system.

The 2010 Cadillac CTS now comes in two different varieties: in 2009, the CTS was available as a sedan, but for 2010, you can now purchase the Cadillac CTS as a sport wagon.  This new feature includes almost twice the interior space that the sedan does, making it great for families or for those who haul around a lot of stuff with them on a daily basis.  It also features a roof load management system and a powered liftgate.  This is a serious vehicle for moving a lot of things very quickly.

Both the sport wagon and the sedan feature optional all-wheel-drive and two different trim styles.  The standard engine is a 3.0 litre V-6 that can generate 255 horsepower, but you can upgrade to a 3.6 litre that produces 304 hp if you like.  You also have the option of a six-speed automatic or manual transmission, and you can all all-wheel-drive to either.  The interior, which is quite roomy on the sport wagon, features satellite radio, eight speakers, a sunroof, optional surround sound, a USB port, and even a 40 GB hard drive to store music on.

The Chrysler PT Cruiser, once one of the hottest cars on the market due to its unique design, returns in 2010 with some new changes to its body.  Previously, there were several different trims available, but the 2010 PT Cruiser only comes in one.  However, a new body-color grille has been added to the car, as have some chrome accents.  Some chrome has also been added to the body-side molding and to the interior.

The steering wheel now comes wrapped in leather as well, adding a bit more creature comfort to the PT Cruiser.  The 2010 Cruiser features a 150 horsepower 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine that’s connected to a four-speed automatic.  Keyless entry, satellite radio, four speakers, bucket seats, and a rear spoiler also come standard, making the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser even more luxurious inside and out than it has been in the past.