Search results

• Moskvich
  ...els were developed by Soviet engineers using in their development differnt cars fom different manufacturers fom the rest of the world. In 1969, the factory ...to wait a long time for a new car. Until the 1980s all Moskvitch cars were compact rear-wheel drive sedans and station wagons with solid rear axle suspended w
  5 KB (698 words) - 07:25, 24 August 2010
• Ercole Spada
  ...pada was chief stylist. During this period some of the most notable sports cars by [[Aston Martin]], [[Ferrari]], [[Maserati]], as well as [[Alfa Romeo]], ...fa Romeo Junior Z]], as well as the popular and dramatic [[Lancia Fulvia]] Sport.
  4 KB (649 words) - 12:52, 5 April 2010
• List of Mazda vehicles
  ==Current Concept Cars== *'''Current Mazda [[concept cars]]'''
  7 KB (859 words) - 06:14, 21 May 2007
• FF layout
  ...or to [[FR layout|FR]] cars in conditions such as snow. However, powerful cars rarely use the FF layout because weight transference under acceleration unl ...he 1980s, the traction and packaging advantages of this layout caused many compact and mid-sized vehicles to adopt it. Because the transversely-mounted engin
  5 KB (778 words) - 07:36, 10 July 2008
• AMC Hornet
  | Compact ...merican]]. The new Hornet arrived just in time to compete in the American compact car market, which was really starting to heat up by this time with the arri
  8 KB (1,230 words) - 15:19, 31 October 2008
• Buick Apollo
  |Compact ...rty color matching sideview mirrors on both sides of the front doors. All cars with a radio included a hidden antennae in the windshield, providing excell
  4 KB (633 words) - 02:54, 12 October 2008
• Honda Civic Si
  ...in the United States, denoting the highest luxury-trimmed Civic, without a sport engine, and in Japan until recently, the Civic Si was the model below the h Si stands for "sport injected."
  8 KB (1,228 words) - 10:33, 25 February 2009
• Car classification
  == Hatchbacks, saloons (sedans) and estate cars (station wagons) == ...s not their intended use. In Japan, city cars are called [[kei car]]s. Kei cars have to meet strict size and engine requirements: engines have a maximum di
  20 KB (2,933 words) - 14:27, 22 September 2009
• List of recent automobile models by type
  ===City cars=== ===Superminis / subcompact cars===
  17 KB (1,921 words) - 18:09, 9 November 2009
• Twin-clutch Gearbox
  ...versa, DCT's have been configured which shift faster than [[Formula One]] cars and other single-clutch AMT's (automated-manual transmissions, a.k.a. singl ...plungs)]] used in the on the Porsche 956 and 962 Le Mans race cars and the Sport Quattro S1 race car.
  4 KB (551 words) - 19:05, 27 September 2009
• Compact car
  ...The term often leads into confusion, however, since international compact cars are somewhat larger than their North American equivalents, mostly because n ...vehicle]]s based on small family cars (often called [[compact MPV]]s and [[compact SUV]]s) have similar sizes, ranging from 4,200 mm (165 in) to 4,500 mm (177
  17 KB (2,561 words) - 11:18, 20 May 2010
• Mercury Comet
  ...and marketing strategy resulted in the Comet being classified as either a compact or an intermediate-sized car during the seventeen years that the Comet name The Comet was an outgrowth of the compact [[Ford Falcon]]. Because it was marketed through Mercury, Comets received b
  6 KB (967 words) - 09:07, 5 July 2009
• Sports car
  While opinions differ as to the exact definition, most sports cars are [[rear-wheel drive]], have two seats and two doors and are designed to ...ing quality, but brands such as [[Lamborghini]] which do not race or build cars exclusively for racing are also highly regarded.
  13 KB (1,977 words) - 13:01, 10 December 2010
• Jordan Motor Car Company
  ...at since people dressed smartly, they were willing to drive “smart looking cars” as well. ...location not only provided an excellent location for shipping the finished cars, but also provided Jordan with ready access to our of area suppliers. The p
  7 KB (1,077 words) - 06:30, 19 February 2007
• Ford Edge
  ...rossover and the [[Ford Explorer|Explorer]] SUV in the lineup. A [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] version is expected for the 2010 model year. ...log.com/2010/02/10/2011-ford-edge-gets-three-engine-choices-more-ambitious-sport-m/]
  14 KB (1,907 words) - 22:34, 29 October 2010
• Dodge Aries
  | Compact ...were sport coupes and minivans (in fact, by the mid-80s the only Chrysler cars that ''weren't'' K-car knockoffs were the L-body [[Dodge Omni]]/[[Plymouth
  7 KB (1,109 words) - 18:27, 22 November 2010
• Lexus CT
  ...ormance upgrades. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-lexus-ct-200-f-sport-receives-world.html] Image:2011-Lexus-CT-200h-F-Sport-12.JPG
  11 KB (1,423 words) - 17:52, 17 December 2010
• Peugeot 4007
  |Class = Compact SUV The '''Peugeot 4007''' is a [[compact SUV|compact]] [[crossover SUV]] to be introduced by the French automaker [[Peugeot]] by
  11 KB (1,404 words) - 19:54, 12 September 2009
• Crossover
  ...m a [[automobile platform|car platform]] while borrowing features from a [[Sport Utility Vehicle]] (SUV). ...lled the CUVs, "wagons that look like sport utility vehicles but ride like cars,"<ref name="wsj1">{{cite web
  8 KB (1,093 words) - 23:40, 30 April 2010
• SRT-4
  ...nger buyers who had previously only considered owning [[Japan]]ese [[sport compact]] [[car]]s. ...class, regularly producing performance numbers equal or better than sports cars costing 2-to-3 times as much. The car was also a huge sales and marketing s
  14 KB (2,097 words) - 18:45, 5 December 2006
• Ford EXP
  Based off the '''[[Ford Escort]]''', the EXP was a compact two-seater which was the first one offered in 25 years. The mechanicals wer ...s EXP were supposed to stand for Erika Project Personal car, where project cars are designated X. The "Erika" came from the code-name from the European Esc
  9 KB (1,416 words) - 17:52, 21 May 2010
• Bruno Sacco
  ...-Class|SLK]] sports cars, and the [[Mercedes-Benz M-Class|M-Class]] luxury sport utility vehicle.<ref name="eod-sacco"/> His favourite design, because of it ...="inducted"/> Sacco felt this was of special importance to Mercedes, whose cars' reputation for longevity meant that their typical life cycle was 20 to 30
  7 KB (1,021 words) - 16:02, 12 March 2010
• Main Page2
  ...">Welcome to [[Wikicars:about|Wikicars]]</div> A collaborative guide about cars and all things [[automobile|automotive]]. We're growing very fast and so f ...er. Recognized for its rock-solid reliability and value for the money, the compact car appeals across a wide demographic spectrum, from the young, tuner crowd
  14 KB (1,925 words) - 22:59, 16 February 2007
• Pony car
  ..., relatively light and often absurdly powerful."<ref>[http://www.wired.com/cars/coolwheels/multimedia/2009/04/gallery_mustang Squatriglia, Chuk "Mustang, t ...of its compact [[Studebaker Lark|Lark]]. Other sporty bucket-seat compact cars that appeared during the early 1960s included the [[Mercury Comet]] S-22, [
  20 KB (2,926 words) - 17:24, 31 March 2010
• Suzuki Aerio
  ...ct car built by [[Suzuki|Suzuki Motor Corporation]]. It fits inbetween the compact and lower midsize segments. The car was introduced in 2001 as a replacement ...the same transmission choices. The American Aerio also features a standard sport bodykit and is available in all wheel drive. The following year, the exteri
  7 KB (1,069 words) - 15:45, 4 January 2007
• Jeep Patriot
  |Class = Compact [[crossover]] |Body Style = 4 doors compact SUV
  11 KB (1,385 words) - 00:48, 1 May 2010
• Honda CRX
  compact sports car manufactured by [[Honda]]. The first generation CRX was sold in ...[[hatchback]]. In the American market, the CRX was marketed as an economy sport [[hatchback]], having room for just two passengers. Japanese and European
  9 KB (1,424 words) - 18:45, 22 August 2009
• Chevrolet Cobalt SS
  ...with both automatic and manual transmission options was one of three Delta cars to carry GM's new 2.4 L,171 hp (128 kW) engine. A second 2.0 L engine exclu ...lier]]. The '''Super Sport''' moniker had not been used on the Cavalier, a compact built on the widely used and now obsolete [[General Motors J platform|J pla
  10 KB (1,416 words) - 03:17, 18 May 2009
• Alfa Romeo 155
  |Class = Compact Executive The '''Alfa Romeo 155''' is a [[compact executive car]] produced by the Italian automaker [[Alfa Romeo]] between 19
  9 KB (1,218 words) - 15:34, 20 August 2009
• Brilliance BC3
  |Class = entry-level sport coupe The '''Brilliance BC3''' is a compact sport coupe model designed and built by Chinese manufacturer [[Brilliance]]. The
  9 KB (1,145 words) - 12:05, 23 September 2009
• Acura RSX
  | Compact .... The Acura RSX has always managed to stay on top in its very competitive sport coupe class by providing excellent performance with pleasing luxury and bui
  17 KB (2,414 words) - 03:45, 16 September 2009
• Dodge Aspen
  | Compact ...be replaced in 1981 by the all-new [[Dodge Aries]]/[[Plymouth Reliant]] K-cars. All comments here also go for the Volare, except where noted.
  10 KB (1,504 words) - 16:01, 9 December 2010
• Acura
  ...is credited with being the first to tap into a market for luxury Japanese cars outside Japan. Before Acura, automobiles from Japan were primarily economic ...ar and Driver in its first comparison test against seven other SUVs. Other cars in Acura's line-up during this time included the [[Acura TL|3.2 TL]], [[Acu
  9 KB (1,403 words) - 10:09, 22 July 2010
• Chery Automobile
  ...SAIC's national retail sales license. In 2001, Chery began exporting its cars to Syria, becoming China's first car exporter. Chery also received its ISO ...s Lean/[[Six Sigma]] production systems, which were first applied to their cars in 2003. They adopted DURR Paint Systems in their paint shop in 2004, becom
  8 KB (1,263 words) - 12:43, 11 February 2009
• Dodge Neon
  The '''[[Dodge]]''' (and '''[[Plymouth]]) Neon''' effectively replaced 2 cars in the Dodge and Plymouth lineup: the [[Dodge Shadow]] and [[Plymouth Sund ...ow the entry-level Neon. There wasn't much news in 1999, other than a new Sport package becoming available on the sedan. The Highline and R/T models conti
  11 KB (1,696 words) - 21:02, 14 October 2010
• Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  ...surpasses the previous, offering greater power and less cost. The [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] powertrain adds a mere 300 pounds to the vehicle’s curb weight. ...mance, the Highlander Hybrid consumes roughly the same amount of fuel as a compact four-cylinder [[sedan]] and it qualifies as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehi
  9 KB (1,310 words) - 10:51, 5 February 2009
• Hot Rod
  '''Hot Rods''' are cars which have been customized for performance, and/or appearance. The term bec ...union]] and [[National Hot Rod Reunion]] are held to honor pioneers in the sport. The [[Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum]] houses the roots of hot roddi
  8 KB (1,344 words) - 14:02, 20 July 2009
• Mazda Mazda6 Review
  ...of the car was going to be a superior driving experience. By far the best sport enthusiast’s car in its mid-sized sedan class, the Mazda6 offers stiff [[ ...mid-range gears optimized for snappy acceleration from highway speeds. The Sport Shift mode allows the driver to shift manually by pulling back to upshift,
  16 KB (2,561 words) - 05:38, 6 October 2009
• Straight-5 engine
  ...er versions. Since the [[Volvo 850]] was introduced in 1992, many [[Volvo Cars|Volvos]] make use of straight-five engines, often [[turbocharger|turbocharg ...engines. Five cylinder turbos have been used on more than one occasion in sport and racing applications for their balance of performance qualities. The Vo
  8 KB (1,269 words) - 09:02, 20 September 2010
• MG
  ...have been made since [[MG Rover]] went bankrupt in the spring of 2005. MG cars have resumed production in January 2007 under new owners [[Nanjing Automobi MG got its original name from "Morris Garages", a dealer of [[Morris|Morris]] cars in Oxford which began producing its own customized versions to the designs
  14 KB (2,221 words) - 01:54, 22 December 2010
• Honda Passport
  ...ssey]]). The Honda version was discontinued after 2002, making way for the compact [[Honda Element|Element]] and the [[Honda Accord|Accord]]-based [[Honda Pil If there are [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a lit
  7 KB (963 words) - 16:25, 28 June 2010
• Jeep Compass
  The '''Jeep Compass''' is a compact [[crossover SUV]] to be introduced for the 2007 model year. [[Jeep]] made As with most Jeeps, the Compass comes in two trims: Sport and Limited.
  9 KB (1,298 words) - 14:25, 19 December 2010
• Saab 9-3
  | "Sport Combi" | Sport Luxury
  20 KB (2,793 words) - 14:35, 18 September 2010
• Jeep Liberty
  ...duced in 2002 with styling inspired by the ''Dakar'' and ''Jeepster'' show cars. It competes with the [[Toyota RAV4]], [[Ford Escape]], [[Chevrolet Equino ...or Jeep, outselling the [[Ford Escape]] in 2005 to become the best-selling compact SUV in the United States. 70 percent of Liberty buyers are new to the Jeep
  17 KB (2,397 words) - 05:38, 24 November 2010
• BMW E30
  ...basis for the 1981 through 1991 [[BMW 3-Series]] entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. It was the successor of the [[BMW E21]] in 1982 and was repl The cars were powered by a range of inline 4 cylinder (BMW M10 , BMW M40 , & BMW M42
  12 KB (1,732 words) - 10:55, 31 July 2009
• Dodge Dart
  | compact ...e an intermediate offering for 1962. The Dart line became the very popular compact for 1963 up through 1976. Dodge also used the "Dart" name for a Ghia-built
  24 KB (3,683 words) - 12:59, 10 December 2010
• Drag racing
  ...straight line. First gaining popularity in the USA after World War II, the sport steadily grew in popularity and spread across the globe. By 2009, there we ...g energy that would otherwise propel the car forward. On front-wheel-drive cars, these are used not to prevent wheelstanding, but to pre-load more weight o
  31 KB (5,039 words) - 09:00, 14 October 2010
• SsangYong Actyon
  |aka = Actyon Sport |Class = Compact CUV<br>Commercial
  9 KB (1,176 words) - 07:40, 5 April 2009
• Audi RS4
  | Compact executive car, Sports car The Audi RS4 is the best performing version of the Audi A4, a sports-focused compact executive car produced by German car manufacturer - Audi. It slots above th
  10 KB (1,519 words) - 00:51, 10 December 2010
• Dodge Charger (L-body)
  ...ew engine option, the 84 hp 2.2L I4, and was the basis for the Charger 2.2 sport option package (Plymouth's version was the Turismo 2.2). Both had bogus ho ...Shelby Charger a year earlier. Dodge introduced another 3-door hatchback sport coupe this year, the [[Dodge Daytona|Daytona]], but that was a K-car-based
  9 KB (1,314 words) - 16:50, 13 October 2010

View (previous 50 | next 50) (20 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500)