MITSUBISHI 5 DOOR-CAR iMiEV:The iMiEV's exterior is frankly something of a love or hate affair, though our test car was hardly flattered by all the advertising and information logos that Mitsubishi had plastered all over it. Of course, the basic shape, with its rather bulbous cabin and extremely short front and rear overhangs, has nothing to do with the specific needs of electric propulsion since it's carried over from the petrol-driven Mitsubishi 'i' city car, a vehicle not available in the UK.
Either by happy coincidence or some inspired forward planning, the rear-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive platform of the original i lent itself perfectly to a leccy reinvention with the electric motor, inverter and associated technology taking the place of the petrol engine and fuel tank, and the lithium-ion battery pack sitting under the floor.
Once you settle behind the wheel in the rather upright driving position, the overwhelming impression in one of great space and excellent visibility. The second thing that hits you is that interior is remarkably unremarkable. Where is the expanse of LED instrumentation telling you how many trees you are saving? Thankfully, they are nowhere to be found. Instead, you get a workaday instrument set, three-dial aircon and basic CD entertainment system. Strangely in this day and age, the iMiEV lacks an MP3 jack or iPod dock.
The instrument binnacle has been designed to be as twit proof as possible. A large LCD speedometer is surrounded by a power-demand gauge that runs from blue – energy being returned to the battery pack via regenerative braking – through green – the normal driving mode, with no excessive demand being placed on the battery pack – to grey. With the needle in the grey are you're seriously depleting the battery pac.

TOYOTA PIRIUS 4  genration car:
it's still the one nine out of ten motorists will think of when you say the word 'hybrid'. You can thank Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio for that, and the fact that Toyota have sold 1.2 million of the things since the first one rolled off the production line back in 1997.
For the Prius' fourth incarnation, Toyota has delivered a car that is entirely new. And so it needs to be because Honda is also now competing for hybrid market share with its equally clean-sheet-of-paper Insight - 
We said all that needed saying about the physical similarities between the Insight and the Prius when we reviewed the former in August. Driving the Prius has only reinforced the similarities. A couple of casual observers even asked when we had changed the colour of our car.
Despite being marginally longer overall and in wheelbase than the Insight – 4.46/2.70m vs 4.40/2.56m – the Prius is only slightly more spacious in the rear. While boot space is also a little better, you still won't be using it to shift wardrobes about. Sit up front and there's very little in to choose between the two cars when it comes to space.
Rear visibility is another feature that is equally poor in both the Prius and the Insight, but our top of the range T-Spirit test car came with a handy combined satnav and rear-view camera which made reversing less of a gamble - as did rear headrests smaller than those found in the Insight.
Settle in behind the wheel of the Prius in the rather stiff seats and press the on/off button – nothing so arcane as a key here – and... nothing happens. Well, nothing other than the central LED dash display coming on and the word Ready appearing.

NEW BMW 535:
The 2010 BMW 535 is the luxury manufacturer’s mid-level midsize sport sedan/wagon in its 5 Series, which also includes the entry-level 528 and premium 550. As the next step up in size from the 3 Series, the 535 is available in either rear- or all-wheel-drive (xDrive) configurations and powered by a 300-horsepower, 3.0-liter inline-6 coupled to a six-speed automatic with auto-manual shift or six-speed manual transmission. The 2010 BMW 535 is EPA-rated at 16-17 mpg in the city and 23-26 mpg on the highway.


The 2010 BMW 535 remains unchanged from the previous model year and faces competition from the Audi A6, Lexus GS and Acura RL in the luxury sedan segment. Standard 17-inch alloy wheels feature all-season tires, and optional 18-inch alloys feature seasonal tires. On the exterior, the 2010 BMW 535 features an elongated front end, LED turn signals, rain-sensing windshield wipers and adaptive headlights that turn in the direction you turn the steering wheel.

Inside, the 2010 BMW 535's spacious cabin is adorned in faux leather, but leather trim is always available. Standard features include a sunroof, power front seats with driver memory, automatic climate control, push-button start, MP3 auxiliary jack, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel and increased storage capacity in the center console. Additional comfort and convenience amenities include a navigation system with iDrive, which utilizes an LCD screen and console-mounted dial to control audio, climate, navigation and communication functions. Heated front and rear seats, HD radio and a windshield display that projects your course and speed are also offered.
A full complement of standard safety technologies, including antilock brakes, electronic stability control, front, side-impact and side curtain airbags, hill start assist and hill descent control, has helped the 2010 BMW 535 earn five stars for front passenger protection and front and rear side protection in government crash tests. Additional safety features include rear side-impact airbags and a lane-departure warning system that alerts you if your car starts to veer from its lane.

2010 BMW 535 sport sedan/wagon is equipped with a powerful, yet fuel-efficient, engine and packed with modern technology for added luxury and convenience.

2010 BMW 135:
After making its U.S. debut in 2008 as a compact luxury coupe and soft-top convertible, the 2010 BMW 1 Series delivers knockout power and performance and is packed with standard and available interior gadgetry.

The 2010 BMW 1 Series consists of the base 128i (RWD) and turbocharged 135i. The 135 is equipped with a 300-horsepower, 3.0-liter inline-six engine mated to a six-speed automatic with auto-manual shift or a six-speed manual transmission, and EPA estimated fuel economy ratings range between 17-18 mpg in the city and 25-26 mpg on the highway. The fast and nimble 135 can race from 0-60 in an estimated 5.1 seconds.
The BMW 135 competes against the likes of Audi TT and Nissan 370Z. For 2010, it gains HD radio and optional automatic high beams, but loses its standard sunroof. The 135 features standard adaptive headlights that follow the direction in which you are steering, heated side-view mirrors and windshield washer jets, rain-sensing wipers and a power soft top that can open or close in 22 seconds (on convertible models). Sitting on 18-inch wheels, the 135 is equipped with a more powerful engine and sport-tuned suspension and also features an aero kit, which is designed to improve brake cooling.
Inside, leather seating for up to four occupants is optional, and a 60/40-split folding rear seat provides more trunk volume (up to 13 cubic feet). Convertible leather seats feature BMW’s sun reflective technology, which lowers the temperature of seating surfaces exposed to the sunlight. Additional standard offerings include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, 10-speaker stereo with a CD player and MP3 capability. An optional Sport Package replaces the front bucket seats with more aggressive-bolstering sport seats. Further options include a navigation system which utilizes BMW’s iDrive control system, heated front seats and keyless igntion.



The 2010 BMW 135 is protected by a host of standard safety technologies, including side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags for front and rear occupants (except for the convertible, which gets pop-up roll bars), an electronic stability system and antilock brakes.



As either a compact luxury coupe or soft-top convertible, the 2010 BMW 135 is geared toward those who appreciate luxury and performance.