2011 Honda Jazz Hybrid

2011 Honda Jazz Hybrid is the newest member of the Japanese firm’s hybrid family employs the same 1.3-liter gasoline engine and a continuously-variable automatic transmission with an electric motor sandwiched between them as the Insight. We don’t have output figures yet, but don’t expect any significant differences over Honda’s dedicated hybrid model.

Hybrid version is a little different with the standard Honda Jazz, there is a new grille and front bumper design, while the head lamp and tail light crystals have been re-trimmed. The hybrid model also gets what appears to be a panoramic glass top.

Until recently, it was not clear if the subcompact hybrid model would be launched in markets outside Japan. And while now we know that the hybrid model will make its way to Europe, Honda officials have yet to announce any plans to offer the car in North America. More details should be announced before the opening of the Paris Motor this September.

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2010 Ford Focus RS for Australia

Ford today delivered the blissful news that the Focus RS is on its way to Australia in a strictly limited run. Only 315 examples of the FWD hot hatch, Ford Focus RS will be available in one specification level with the buyers’ choice of colors limited to Ultimate Green, Performance Blue, and Frozen White.

Ford Australia said the RS will be offered for sale with a Manufacturer’s List Price of AU$59,990.

Ford Focus RS Australia powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five producing 224kW (300HP) and 400Nm of peak torque, will be available in the country with first deliveries scheduled for the fourth quarter of the year.

In addition, this car will come fitted with Recaro sports seats in partial leather trim, dual zone climate control air conditioning, rain sensing windscreen wipers, auto-dimming rear vision mirror and an eight-speaker Sony audio system with six-disc CD player and USB input facility for iPod/MP3 player integration, as standard.

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2011 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson

Present the Ford 150 with a special edition Harley-Davidson, perfectly blends the flexibility and capability of F-Series trucks with the free spirit of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. With authentic styling, a new standard 6.2-liter V8 engine and plenty of technology upgrades, it’s the most powerful and capable Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson yet.

The new gasoline engine delivers 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque and provides improved maximum trailer towing capacity of 9,300 pounds.

The exterior of the 2011 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson™ offers a bold front fascia and six-bar-shaped billet-style satin chrome grille and boasts “Harley-Davidson” satin chrome badging. The truck also has a lowered appearance because of a standard, fully integrated deployable running board. New graphics on the hood and body side of the truck are executed in an engine-turned finish and feature dimensional satin chrome “Harley-Davidson” lettering.

Interior trim panels are covered in Tuxedo Black paint, while the door scuff plate and console lid also carry the engine-turned finish. All interior chrome surfaces feature a new satin finish. Premium leather-trimmed seats come with accent color inserts and a unique cloisonné badge.

Key to helping customers take advantage of all the capability offered by the F-150 Harley-Davidson is a standard 4.2-inch LCD (liquid crystal display) productivity screen. It giving the customer important information related to fuel economy and towing performance.

Additionally, this car equipped with a standard voice-activated Navigation System that integrates several functions including voice-recognition destination entry, climate control and SIRIUS® Satellite Radio into one easy-to-use system, displaying them on an 8-inch touch screen.

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