Nissan Juke, a new model for 2011

 The Nissan Juke, a new model for 2011, has front-wheel drive and optional all-wheel drive. The two drivetrains get different fuel tanks, but Nissan accidentally misrepresented the specifications to early Juke buyers. Some shoppers bought AWD Jukes thinking they got the same 13.2 gallon tank the front-wheel drive Juke has. The AWD tanks are 1.4 gallons smaller.

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta

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Honda Civic (2012)

This might explain why the 2012 Civic looks very similar to the 2006 version. Honda says it’s more a case of evolution instead of revolution, and this is clear throughout the entirety of the styling, both inside and out.

The Civic continues to be a good option if you’re shopping for practicality. The boot, at 477 litres with the rear seats up and 1,378 litres with the seats down, is still class-leading in this sector. And Honda has also retained the Magic Seat system, which allows you to not only fold the second row flat, but also lift the seat bases vertically so you can stand taller objects behind the front seats.

Shelby GT500

Engine Overhaul

While punching out the 5.4-liter aluminum-block V-8 out to 5.8 liters, the GT500’s powertrain crew also updated the heads for better cooling, changed the camshaft profiles, added piston squirters and higher-flow fuel injectors, swapped the old supercharger for a larger and more efficient TVS unit that ups boost from 9 to 15 psi, and fitted a larger intercooler. The result is an extra 100 hp and 90 lb-ft compared to the 2012 model. The cooling system was upgraded to dissipate the excess heat, and a carbon-fiber driveshaft, upgraded clutch, strengthened transmission (with revised gearing), and sturdier rear axle were deemed necessary to cope with the extra grunt. To help the driver cope, the GT500 is equipped with an adjustable launch-control function.

For Corners, Too

With 650 hp, no bend in the road will be far away. To address those curves, the new GT500 gets optional electronically-adjustable Bilstein shocks. Part of the Performance package—which also includes a Torsen limited-slip diff and Recaro seats—the Bilstein dampers offer drivers a choice of Normal and Sport modes. If you intend to unleash your Shelby on a closed course, you might want to opt for the Track package, too. It adds supplementary coolers for the engine oil, differential, and transmission.

2013 Ford Mustang

A new volume knob on the radio represents big news to Mustang loyalists, and so we are preparing for a virtual meltdown in the online Mustang community

Mustang GT customers have the option of a new Track package. Available on manual GTs with the 3.73:1 rear axle, it includes an oil cooler, the upgraded radiator from the Boss 302, high-performance brake pads, and the same Torsen rear differential as is available on the Boss. It also includes the contents of the current model's Brembo Brake package that brings 14-inch front rotors, 19-inch wheels, and summer tires. (The Brembo package is available as a standalone option on 2013 GTs as well.)

Tokyo Motor

Thank you for making the Tokyo Motor Show happen. This biennial event is truly a grand showcase of some of the best design and engineering your country has to offer. Which makes us wonder why you continue to show silly personal-mobility vehicles like the Honda Micro Commuter concept that we know will never become a reality.

It’s not that we don’t appreciate the creativity. We do. No other car show in the world has as much in the way of pure futuristic intellectual fancy. “Twin Pivot Steering,” where the driver tilts left and right joysticks forward and back instead of turning a steering wheel, is pretty cool. As is the center driving position, and the panoramic windshield on which the instrument cluster is projected.

But really, Japan, who wants to sit in the back seat of that car? Or even the front seat when faced with a traffic battle? Dimensions of 98.4 inches long, 49.2 wide, and 56.3 tall do not inspire confidence of crashworthiness. And who wants to be limited to a range of 37 miles and a top speed near 40 mph? Okay, actually that makes sense given the small dimensions and your notorious traffic snarls, but you still get our point.

There are real people out in the world, Japan, and they need more out of their cars than something that “navigates toward new discoveries and adventures with a light and smooth acceleration feel.”

It’s true, we love the idea of running all the accessories and the air conditioner on a separate battery that can also be removed and plugged into that Motor Compo EV mini-scooter. And we’re definitely impressed with the way you made the Motor Compo fit in the cabin right next to the driver.

It’s not like we don’t care about you, Japan. We say all of this because we care about you. Think of all the things you could be doing with this amazing talent besides building glorified Amigo scooters with customizable body-panel patterns. This is a car, not a giant rolling mobile phone. Yes, it would be totally great if all the world’s citizens would just realize that they don’t need huge cars and we could all live as some connected village in harmony with both our environment and our smartphones. But reality is harsh, and maybe it’s time that you stopped dreaming and made us a few more lightweight sports cars with impressive fuel economy and a sticker price that the average guy can afford
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