2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sport Car

At an MSRP of $ 20,699 - $ 32,599, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a 2-door coupe is available in GS, GS Sport and GT trims. This fast car illustrates the power and performance. GS and GS has a 162-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. GT has a 265-hp 3.8-liter V6. GT has a 6-speed transmission, the GS has a 5-speed transmission and manual transmission is standard on the Coupés. Fuel economy is MPG: 20 mpg city and 28 MPG Hwy. This powerful sports car accelerates from 0-60 km / h in around six seconds. Maximum speed is 214 km / h.

Mechanical Features 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse are: engine uses Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control-(MIVEC) system, front-wheel drive, Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs, multi-link rear suspension with coil springs, Front / rear stabilizer bar, power rack and pero steering, power front ventilated disc and rear solid disc brakes, and dual exhaust.

Exterior features include a 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse: body-colored door handles, black front grille, color-keyed mirrors, automatic headlights with automatic off, color-keyed rear spoiler, daytime running lights, front air dam, front and rear body color bumpers, front fog lights and halogen lights. As well, it also features side / cab step or slipper, step up bumper, front air dam, metallic paint, electric sliding side door van, power trunk lid, or the lower skid plate protection, splash guards or mud, and wind or buffer for convertibles.

The interior of 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse features include: leather upholstery and heated front seats, leather-wrapped shift knob, remote engine start is optional on the automatic transmission model, the front seats, adjustable steering instruments including tachometer, digital odometer, dual trip meter , and fuel / temp scale. As well, it also includes power door locks, remote keyless entry with panic alarm, cruise control, anti-theft alarm with engine immobilizer, AM / FM radio with 140-watts total, and 6 speakers, CD player, MP3 player, front auxiliary audio input jack in a glass radio antenna, and manual air conditioning.

Security features are available for 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse includes anti-lock braking system (ABS), Anti-slip, front / rear crumple zones, airbags, seat curtain airbags, anti-theft alarm, active stability control (ASC), Traction control system Front / rear crumple zones, seat curtain airbags 3-point seat belts, burglar alarm and monitoring system tire pressure.

Nissan LEAF order book opens today (UK)

Nissan has flung open its order books for the LEAF EV with a website devoted to deal with preliminary deposits.

If you click your way to www.nissan.co.uk/leafreservation, consumers can register their interest in the LEAF by paying a £257 refundable deposit. They will then get to test-drive a LEAF by the end of this year, at which point they will need to officially confirm their order. The Nissan LEAF will cost £23,990 when it goes on sale in February 2011.

Paul Willcox, managing director of Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd, said: 'The Leaf is generating huge interest across the world, with more than 25,000 customers already putting down deposits in the U.S and Japan. We know that the benefits of electric mobility have struck a chord with motorists in the UK and initial interest across retail and fleet channels could result in demand outstripping initial supply.'

Even though the website has been live for a few hours, Nissan UK said response has been brilliant with first orders outstripping expectations. Nissan is refusing to confirm the exact number of LEAFs that have been allocated for UK customers next year, but a spokesperson said it would be 'in the low thousands'.

Oh, by the way, if you’re wondering why Nissan UK specifically chose the price of £257 for the deposit, it’s because that is the amount it expects customers to spend annually charging their car.

Ferrari to contact all 458 Italia owners

A few days ago, Ferrari was looking into a problem that caused the 458 Italia to catch fire. Now, Ferrari will be calling back every single 458 Italia, following videos, photos and reports of cars randomly catching fire. Most 458 Italia fires have happened in Mainland Europe. In the U.S, Ferrari dealers will be telephoning U.S customers personally.

According to Ferrari, an adhesive used in the wheel-arch can overheat and allow the rear wheel heat shields to move around. In extreme cases, the glue can smoke and even catch fire. Five initial units of the car have caught fire, although none have been UK cars.

Due to this, Ferrari will be inviting 1,200 international owners of the 458 Italia to have new heat-shields attached.

A member of the FerrariChat.com fan site, Superquant said: "My dealer just informed me that as of 1 minute ago he learned that Ferrari has issued a recall on ALL 458 due to the fire situation. Ferrari has determined the cause of the 458's that have caught on fire was from an adhesive that attached the heat shield under the rear fenders. The heat shields were attached with an adhesive and became flammable under high temps. The new shield will be attached to rivets, not any type of adhesive. Every 458 produced will get this new part so call your dealer now and set up your appointment which of course is free of charge. Ferrari is not taking any chances and will replace this part on every 458 Italia produced to date."