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Throughout 2009 - 2010 almost all manufacturers launched variants Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). A number of advanced technological features is the completeness of which are presented to prospective customers. When observed between each other barely differ.



So even with the comforts and luxuries on offer. However, the number of SUVs that have one or more advantages that are not owned by any other SUV. Among them is also a choice of consumers ranging from ordinary people up to famous figures of the world.

The result of research conducted by media and research institutes world-class automotive like Car and Driver, Consumer Reports, Edmunds and Motor Trend a few months before the end of 2010 that was launched this past weekend iseecars.com, showing the four best SUV in this year.

The assessment includes a selected number of readers, testing performance, completeness and excellence of features, design and others. Here's the fourth SUV:

1. New Mercedes Benz GL Class

Made by Mercedes Benz SUV is offered in several variants. Besides having a faster acceleration rates, room spacious and luxurious interior, as well as fuel efficient.

The second row seats have a free space for adult passengers. They will feel comfortable with any style of sitting. 3000 cc diesel engine variant V6 Blue Tech has a very good performance.

In addition to light, rapid acceleration, vibration machine barely felt. So that people would never think that they are riding a diesel-engined cars.
This car is priced starting at U.S. $ 60,950 or approximately USD 554.64 million.

2. New Acura MDX

Honda SUV made it a favorite among peshor in the world. Understandably, in addition to having a large enough power, fast acceleration, also offers a high comfort cabin roared.

This car bearing the 3700 cc V6 engine that ejects power 300 horsepower and torque of 373 Newton meters (Nm). In addition, this car is also fuel efficient in its class.

Test Results Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) United States, Acura MDX consumes only 16 liters of fuel for a distance of 100 kilometers (km) on a city street. While on the highway, its fuel consumption is only 12 liters for a distance of 100 km.

Variant four-wheel (AWD) have a reliable suspension so the car is very easy to control light.

In fact, the driver and passengers will not feel a jolt when the car bulldoze tingkungan sharp and bumpy track.
Membanderol SUV Honda began U.S. $ 42,580 or approximately USD 387.74 million.

3. Infiniti QX56

Nissan Motor's luxury SUV that bear the 5600 cc V8 DOHC engine that produces 315 horsepower power at 4900 rpm and 390 lb ft of torque at 3600 rpm. Produced in two variants, namely having a two and four wheels (AWD).

One thing that makes this car is comfortable suspension devices. In the front wheels using independent double wishbone with stabilizer bar. While at the rear wheels using independent double wishbone with auto leveling and stabilizer bars.

The distance between the front row with 104 centimeters (cm), in the second row seats 104.7 cm and 80 cm the third new seat. Infiniti SUV membanderol is U.S. $ 56,050 or approximately USD 510 million.

4. Lexus LX570

SUV made by Lexus - Toyota's luxury brand - it is equipped with 5700 cc engine that produces 270 kW of power and torque of 530 Newton meters (Nm) at 4,000 rpm. The machine was operated by electronic transmission technology with the latest sequential six-speed automatic that's designed for heavy work.

The latest generation SUV is fairly fuel efficient. EPA test results show, this car only needs 14.5 liters of fuel to travel 100 km.

Interestingly, compared to previous generation devices Antilock Brake System (ABS) this car is capable of adapting to different types of trajectories that pass.

Meanwhile, the hill start system, it bears designed to make risk prevention bulldoze the car when the track slippery. Membanderol Lexus SUV flagship was U.S. $ 78.555, or about 714, 85 million.

Lexus just releases new photos and details for the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package ,which will debut at the Geneva auto show next week.The package celebrates Lexus’ class victories at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring last May. Lexus isn’t actually adding to LFA production; instead, the automaker says that 50 of the 500 cars set to be built will be equipped with the package. Available in Matte Black,

The Toyota Group may be off the hook over suspicions of unwanted sudden acceleration caused by software-driven throttles after the findings of the NHTSA-NASA study, but the Japanese automaker is once again making headlines over trapped accelerator pedals. Today, Toyota announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 2.12 million vehicles in the United States to address accelerator pedals that could become entrapped in floor mats or jammed in carpeting.

More specifically, Toyota is recalling approximately 20,000 Lexus GS 300 and GS 350 All-Wheel Drive vehicles from the 2006-2007 model years to modify the shape of the plastic pad embedded in the driver’s side floor carpet. According to the company, if the floor carpet is not properly replaced in the correct position after a service operation, it is possible that the plastic pad embedded into the floor carpet may jam against the accelerator pedal and keep it from returning to the idle position.

Lexus said owners of the involved GS 300 and GS 350 AWD vehicles will receive a notification by mail in early March 2011.

The Japanese automaker is also recalling approximately 372,000 Lexus RX 330, RX 350, and RX 400h vehicles from the 2004 through 2006 and early 2007, plus another 397,000 Toyota Highlander and Highlander HV SUVs from the 2004-2006MY to replace the driver’s side floor carpet cover and its two retention clips. Toyota said if the cover is not installed correctly, it may lean toward the accelerator pedal and jam it in a partially depressed position.

The company stated that owners of the involved RX and Highlander vehicles will receive an interim notification by first class mail beginning in the near future, explaining how to inspect for this condition or that they may contact their local dealer to perform the inspection. "Owners will receive a second notification once the replacement covers are available," the company said.

In a separate action, Toyota added another 1.38 million vehicles to the company's November 2009 recall to fix floor mats that could shift out of position. The models added include:

• Approximately 603,000 2003 through 2009 4Runner
• Approximately 17,000 2008 through 2011 Lexus LX 570; and
• Approximately 761,000 2006 through 2010 RAV4

"Owners of the involved 4Runner, LX 570, and RAV4 vehicles will receive an interim notification by first class mail beginning in the near future, informing them of the condition. Owners will receive a second notification once the recall preparations are complete," said Toyota in a statement.

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The Toyota Group may be off the hook over suspicions of unwanted sudden acceleration caused by software-driven throttles after the findings of the NHTSA-NASA study, but the Japanese automaker is once again making headlines over trapped accelerator pedals. Today, Toyota announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 2.12 million vehicles in the United States to address accelerator pedals that could become entrapped in floor mats or jammed in carpeting.

More specifically, Toyota is recalling approximately 20,000 Lexus GS 300 and GS 350 All-Wheel Drive vehicles from the 2006-2007 model years to modify the shape of the plastic pad embedded in the driver’s side floor carpet. According to the company, if the floor carpet is not properly replaced in the correct position after a service operation, it is possible that the plastic pad embedded into the floor carpet may jam against the accelerator pedal and keep it from returning to the idle position.

Lexus said owners of the involved GS 300 and GS 350 AWD vehicles will receive a notification by mail in early March 2011.

The Japanese automaker is also recalling approximately 372,000 Lexus RX 330, RX 350, and RX 400h vehicles from the 2004 through 2006 and early 2007, plus another 397,000 Toyota Highlander and Highlander HV SUVs from the 2004-2006MY to replace the driver’s side floor carpet cover and its two retention clips. Toyota said if the cover is not installed correctly, it may lean toward the accelerator pedal and jam it in a partially depressed position.

The company stated that owners of the involved RX and Highlander vehicles will receive an interim notification by first class mail beginning in the near future, explaining how to inspect for this condition or that they may contact their local dealer to perform the inspection. "Owners will receive a second notification once the replacement covers are available," the company said.

In a separate action, Toyota added another 1.38 million vehicles to the company's November 2009 recall to fix floor mats that could shift out of position. The models added include:

• Approximately 603,000 2003 through 2009 4Runner
• Approximately 17,000 2008 through 2011 Lexus LX 570; and
• Approximately 761,000 2006 through 2010 RAV4

"Owners of the involved 4Runner, LX 570, and RAV4 vehicles will receive an interim notification by first class mail beginning in the near future, informing them of the condition. Owners will receive a second notification once the recall preparations are complete," said Toyota in a statement.

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AU$18 million or about US$18.1 million at the current exchange rates. That’s how many Australian dollars some 226 plus Aussies owe BMW’s unimaginatively named financial arm "BMW Finance". The Bavarian automotive giant is now perusing bankruptcy proceedings against these persons in Australia’s Federal Magistrates’ Court in an effort to recoup the debt from hundreds of unpaid car loans.

It’s all rather depressing, really, especially in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis. Take one man who bought an AU$80,000 Lexus on credit shortly before he lost his AU$110,000 job. Or the woman who signed her name on a car loan for her and her husband, only to have him leave her and get stuck with the debt. "They repossessed the car, but they still want [AU]$25,000. I don't know what to do,” said the 34 year-old.

That the woman earns just AU$36,000 a year is of no concern to BMW Finance. Peter Malone, a bankruptcy expert at CRS Warner Kuegel told the Sunday Herald Sun newspaper that creditors could, through a bankruptcy trustee, seize many of a debtor’s assets including their home, cash and shares.

Even if the car is repossessed or sold on, debtors still owe on the shortfall which can sometimes be big money. In Australia, one can be made bankrupt over as little as AU$5,000. Most of the claims the Herald Sun inspected fell into the AU$30,000 plus category, with one debtor owing a whopping AU$190,000.

It just goes to show that that old saying still stands up today, “They that dance must pay the fiddler.” Though in retrospect, why anyone would want to dance to a AU$190,000 tune is beyond my comprehension...

By Tristan Hankins

Source: Herald Sun