2012 Toyota Camry with Pictures and Video

Engine: 3.5L V6 Power: 268 HP / 248 LB-FT Transmission: 6-Speed Auto Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive Curb Weight: 3,420 LBS Seating: 2+3 Cargo: 15.4 CU-FT MPG: 21 City / 30 HWY MSRP: $29,845 base (SE V6)Toyota has manufactured and sold 15 million Camry models across 100 countries since it debuted way back in 1983. It's a number that's nearly unfathomable. If all of those polite four-doors were still roaming the earth, there'd be one for every man, woman and child in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. combined, and you'd still have a almost a million vehicles left over. Even more eye-widening is Toyota's claim that of the Camry models built and sold over the last 15 years, 90 percent are still happily enduring a daily commute on nearly...

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2013 Ford Escape revealed in 2011 LA Auto show with Pictures and Video

Ford has ditched the Escape’s more traditional SUV styling, overhauling the compact crossover for the 2013 model year. The North American market will now finally be treated to styling more in line with Europe’s Kuga crossover, proving that Ford is focusing on its One Ford plan of ensuring products offered in North America are nearly identical to their European counterparts. The 2013 Ford Escape clearly takes a page out of the successful Focus design book and while some may or may not love it, we’re greeting the departure from typical SUV styling with open arms. Ford also announced what will be powering the 2013 Escape, offering a 2.5L four-cylinder with 168-hp and 167 lb-ft of torque as standard. An all-new 1.6L EcoBoost four-cylinder...

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Tata Nano : Test Drive & Review

The 2012 Tata Nano has been launched in India at a price of 1.40 - 1.96 Lakhs (ex-Delhi). What you’ll like: • Uniquely cute & cool styling. A car that will make you smile • Innovative packaging results in spacious interiors for 4 adults. Generous legroom & headroom • Peppy performance at speeds <80 kph. Engine offers good urban driveability too • Small footprint & tiny turning radius make it immensely chuck able within the city • Powerful air-conditioner will chill you to the bone • 2012 Nano sees a lot of customer feedback being incorporated • A proper car starting at a price of 1.40 lakhs only What you won’t: • Struggles on steep ghats (inclines) with passengers onboard. Will give up in some stop-go hilly conditions • Missing...

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New Hyundai Sonata / i45 caught testing on Tamilnadu

Here are some scoop shots of the i45. Thought it would be more appropriate to continue this thread rather than commencing a new one. Spotted on the BLR-Chennai road after Krishnagiri, were a couple of cars covered with tarpaulin. Their size seemed to reveal a higher category in sedans but could not figure out anything more until I saw a white beauty that cruised past. (Lack of picture quality regretted since the 'i' was accelerating hard.) ...

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