Obama To Allow Each State EPA Restrictions

As history was made last week Obama is already making his mark by approving that each state may choose their EPA restrictions on cars. The national one that is in place is under much question and the automotive industry is constantly under fire for not meeting these national standards so I guess Obama is wanting to hear a collective amount of restriction wants from individual states so the atuo industry and congress may descide on something for the near future to solve the "autopocolypse" that has been plaguing the world lately.

2 Sexy, 2 Expensive: Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss

The Mercedes-Benz SLR isn't new to the automotive scene, but the new version(Stirling Moss) is. Only 75 of these babies will ever be built. The roof is gone, the headlights and front nose are smoother, the taillights are aggressive as hell, and the overall package is sportier. The SLR is going out with a bang due to its end coming up. Flaunting a 650HP 5.5L supercharged V8 its capable up to 217 MPH (with no windscreen!) Pricing hasn't been announced yet but you better believe it will be a pocket emptier, and thats if you can even get your hands on one.

For Your Green: 2010 Toyota Prius

By now everyone knows the name of the Toyota Prius and knows what is does. The Hybrid Electric vehicle is the best selling hybrid and really makes you look like a green peace employee. The Hybrid boasts around a seen 45-50 MPG average and is redesigned. The new Prius takes on the new Toyota look with the vertical fog lamps and slicked back headlights. The new engine and electric motor combined creates 134HP. The MPG is rated a consistent 50 MPG combined city and freeway, about a 4 MPG increase from the previous model. The Prius also has a very cool integrated sunroof/moonroof. The Prius should be sold everywhere by late May 2009.

The 2009 Detroit Auto Show Coverage

Recently Detroit has opened its doors once again to showcase cars that may be in production and some just showcasing new technology soon to be incorporated in the cars of the future. Like every auto show companies like Toyota, Ford, and every other manufacturer brings out a new car, but they save the big ones for Detroit, the birthplace of the mass produced vehicle.

This year since the Detroit's Big 3 were under the watchful eye of the government, they needed to show off a considerable amount of advanced technology furthering their stance in the now very very low automotive market. this means a lot of alternative fuel powered vehicles and better styled vehicle.

Some of the Highlighted Vehicles:

Dodge EV Circuit Concept:

This is a electric sports car concept from Dodge, but uses the body of a Lotus Europa from the UK

Cadillac Converj Concept:

The Cadillac Converj is a Cadillac Coupe version of the upcoming Chevrolet Volt Sedan. All electric.

2010 Lexus HS250h:

The Lexus HS250h will be coming out sometime soon. Its the first luxury hybrid and will have a high rated MPG rating and will be built in large quantities. It is also based of the new 2010 Toyota Prius.

2010 Honda Insight:

If you remember back around 2002 Honda brought out the first mass produced hybrid, the insight coupe, to the market. Now back with a Prius looking sedan the Insight looks like a Toyota, but is all Honda. On the first test drive the Insight boasted a incredible 63.4 MPG!

2010 BMW Z4:

The All new BMW Z4 hardtop convertible freshens up the classic Z cars from BMW. Its new style is much more redefined then the previous model and doesn't require the coming out of a coupe model due to the new intergraded hardtop convertible. Hail the definition of a sports car.

2010 Ford Mustang GT500:

The most nostalgic car is more defined since the bring back of the 1960's Mustang look. It boasts a hefty 540 HP and is much better then the 2009 model. The styling is very well done and is now a favorite.