This is not the case though for the NSX Concept unwrapped by Honda during the recent Auto China. The NSX was first shown in silver during the motor show in Detroit last January and in Geneva last March. This time the hybrid from Acura goes on a passionate red shade as it makes its Asian debut in Beijing.

Acura also disclosed that the NSX will hit the Chinese showrooms and go on sale after it rolls out in the United States by 2015.

The concept vehicle has a midmounted V-6 naturally aspirated powerplant that works in combo with 3 electric motors in its Super Handling All Wheel Drive System.

The Swedish carmaker which produces the Agera R that boasts of 1,115 HP and a notch tamer Agera hopes to get an exemption from the NHTSA on the required 2nd smart airbag. If granted, Koenigsegg will be able to bring its supercars to the US.

The supercar manufacturer is planning to cite economic hardship as grounds for their appeal to to NHTSA. In case this will be approved, the Agera will be zooming on US roads by June. Koenigsegg fans though must not put their hopes too high as Pagani had a similar case and a bad ending.

According to reports, Koenigsegg submitted documents to the transportation department explaining that drivers of the super fast cars rarely bring children with them. Smart bags are specifically designed to protect kids by deploying the airbag on the appropriate trajectory based on the inputs from the passenger seat. The exerted weight is considered by the smart airbag system for proper protection.

The brand has not sold any of its superscars in the US market since 2008.

On another news, Koenigsegg shared that the company will give a preview of its 100th vehicle durin the motor show in Geneva this March. It is also hinted of a camless engine which will help in improving fuel consumption by as much as 30%.

Koenigsegg will utilize F1 technology to do away with the camshaft of the engine. Some benefits of this setup will be cylinder deactivation, variable valve lift duration, and variable valve lift. The pneumatic setup of the valvetrain will also help in decreasing energy drawn from the powerplant compared to the usual cams setup. However some problems that might be encountered will be the levels of noise, refinement, and reliability.

1. Ford Fiesta: A lot of people are surprised by this one being at the top of the list because Ford doesn’t exactly have the best reputation in world when it comes to quality cars. However with the Fiesta they have really gotten it right. The Fiesta combines excellent handling and styling with a surprising amount of interior room. In addition it is one of the most fuel efficient cars on the market making it very affordable to operate. The result is a car that is widely regarded to be one of the best small cars on the road, the fact that it comes in at less than fifteen thousand dollars just makes it better.
2. Honda Fit: While Ford holding the top spot comes as a surprise to a lot of people Honda holding the second spot surprises nobody. The company has a reputation for building high quality cars that are very affordable. In recent years they have also started to build a reputation for cars that are sporty. This is very much the case with the Fit which is a car that is clearly aimed at younger drivers who are looking for something that is both sporty and affordable. The Fit is also very practical with lots of interior space and great fuel economy. No wonder that it consistently ranks on most best car lists.
3. Hyundai Elantra: Hyundai have built their reputation by providing great value for the money and that is exactly what they do with Elantra. While it may not be as sporty as the Fit or handle as well as the Fiesta it is one of those cars that does everything well. It has lots of cargo space, comfortable rear seats, it is fuel efficient and it handles well. It is also one of the nicer looking cars in the class. To find another car that does so many things as well as the Elantra would require a much higher price tag.

There are actually a surprising number of cars that fall into the under fifteen thousand dollar class and many of them are quite good. The car makers have realized that younger buyers are looking for quality cars that drive well and have a sporty feel but which are also within their price range. The result is that there has been a real improvement in the quality of the cars at the lower end of the price range. The ones listed here are the top three in our opinion but there are plenty of others that are well worth considering.

The BBC just uploaded high res versions of these a couple days ago — thank you guys!!

The first thing that you have to do in order to buy a new car is to decide on the car that you want to buy. The choice here is entirely up to you, there are really no bad cars on the street anymore. That being said some are better than others. More importantly some cars will meet your needs better than others. You are going to have to decide what your needs are and then find the car that meets them best. You also have to factor in things like price and the cost of insurance.  Fortunately there is lots of information available on virtually every car so you will have plenty to base this decision on.

The next thing that you are going to have to do is to figure out how you are going to pay for your new car.  If you are planning to pay cash then this is really not an issue. If you are planning to finance your car you are going to want to make sure that you arrange this before you start shopping. Most people don’t do this and they just accept whatever financing the dealer offers this. This virtually guarantees that you will be paying more than is necessary. If nothing else already having the financing arranged will give you a better bargaining position when you discuss the topic with the dealer.

According to NRC-RAP, Once you know what you want to buy and how you are going to pay for it the next step is to find the car that you like. This may actually take some time, not all dealers carry the car that you necessarily want. They will all have the basic model but there are so many options and different colors available that few dealers carry them all. Once you have found the car that you want make sure that you test drive it so that you can be sure that it drives as well as your research says that it should.

The last step once you found the car that you want is to negotiate the price. This is the area where most people run into trouble. However if you did your research you should have a good idea of how much you should be paying for the car. The big thing that you have to make sure of here is that you get everything quoted separately. That means agree on the price of the car, the price of any extras like long term warranties, the value of your trade in and the financing separately. Dealers usually try to bundle this altogether since it almost always results in your paying more.

TFL puts the Ford Fusion Hybrid against the Ford Electric Focus. I’m not a huge Ford fan – and I’m not the biggest EV fan either (Go Hydrogen!) – but the video is pretty great. If you like our planet and like technology, give it a go!

The Fifth Gear guys all wanted to test out this amazingly hot Lambo Murcielago LP670-4 SV – and I guess just one guy got lucky…. Probably the most powerful Murcielago ever made – and we love it!

Of course, add-ons are always welcome. Among the suspected upgrades include Brembo brakes, Recaro leather seats, carbon-inspired interior, lightweight wheels, and maybe even a finer suspension. The frontage of the new Corsa, based on the spy shots, reveal a new lip spoiler. The car also has a rear valence and big exhaust tips which are pushed to the side. The standard Corsa’s exhaust tips are usually centered.

Reviewers think that the new Corsa would make a cute racer should there have been a few graphics thrown in. Regardless, the press release from the company shows the design’s focus on “passenger comfort” and “exciting driving dynamics”.

Officially, Opel also announces chassis improvements and some works to recalibrate the previous mode’s steering system. Both alterations were targeted to make the Corsa perform better on the road and be more fuel efficient.

Aside from these improvements, the exterior of the Corsa remains faithful to its blueprint. Just like the previous models, the new Corsa has sporty contours and boasts of a roomy, flattering interior. The Corsa is one of Opels most popular cars, accounting to at least 30% of its sales this year. It’s currently available in two variations: a coupe-based three-door and a more family oriented five door model. The gasoline line up of the car complies to all Euro 5 standards.