Best new cars for 2013

By Groshan Fabiola

Today, when speaking about the modern global automotive industry, almost all people will name the principal manufacturers such as General Motors, Ford, Volkswagen, Nissan, Toyota, Honda and DaimlerChrylse. The giant multinational automakers have operated in a global competitive marketplace but still maintained the leadership in many areas of manufacturing, purchasing, product development and logistics for the past years. In 2012, these manufacturers provided shoppers with new cars with a smattering of hybrids and eco-friendly options. However, 2013 is a leap year when prospects for new autos for consumers will be more plentiful than the 2012 new cars. There will be many complete redesigns of quite a few of the more popular cars formerly available. Here's an introduction to best new cars for 2013 that are highly recommended.

1. 2013 Ford Fusion

The 2013 Ford Fusion was recently named the Green Car of the Year at Green Car Journal which took place on the floor of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Going on sale in the U.S market in late September, the new model is considered one of the company's most crucial new products. It is edgy and transformative by design and wears its tech on its sleeve. The 2013 Ford Fusion offers three four-cylinder engines with a range of horsepower and fuel economy ratings. It returns an EPA-estimated 29 mpg when equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine. The 2013 Fusion hybrid also claims best-in-class fuel economy, achieving 47 mpg in city, highway and combined driving. The car is expected to be priced between $22,000 to $30,000.

2. Chevrolet Spark

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark combines a well-equipped interior, expressive exterior design and many smart features. The Spark has a spacious cabin that seats up to 5 adults. Its interior is relatively spacious and neatly laid out with a complete instrument cluster and a “connectivity” package. It comes with a big, 7-inch touch screen showing a menu with options for video, telephone, digital audio and apps. Additionally, the all new Chevrolet Spark has an aerodynamic design that improves fuel efficiency and makes it a sleek and modern-looking ride. The car starts at $13,745.00.

3. 2013 Honda Accord

The Honda Accord is unquestionably one of the most popular and recognizable vehicles on the road today. The vehicle gets a clean-sheet redesign that overhauls the Accord's engines, styling, transmissions and size. It continues to be offered in both sedan and coupe form. The 2013 version of Honda's venerable mid-size sedan is 3.5 inches shorter despite interior dimensions staying nearly the same. This model is powered by a gasoline-injected 2.4-liter in-line four-cylinder engine expressly designed for people seeking economy in a midsize sedan. It also comes with an array of hi-tech standard features, including a rearview camera, Expanded View Driver’s Mirror, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink phone interface, SMS text messaging function, Multi-Information Display (i-MID) and Pandora Internet Radio interface. The 2013 Honda Accord has a starting price of $21,680.

4. 2013 Cadillac ATS

The 2013 Cadillac ATS is made to compete with BMW's 3 Series. This model features a front-engine, rear-drive layout and four-wheel independent suspension. It also comes with the latest ZF electric power steering and four-wheel disc brakes. The ATS has an 8.0-inch LCD touch screen for the new CUE (Cadillac User Experience) system that looks great and remains highly visible even when hit by direct sunlight. Additionally, the Cadillac ATS is designed with the base engine, a 202-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder with direct injection. The car is priced at $33,990.

5. 2013 Ford C-Max hybrid

The 2013 Ford C-Max hybrid has a gasoline-electric powertrain that delivers decent power and excellent fuel economy ratings of 47 mpg in the city and 47 mpg on the highway. Its battery is a compact, air-cooled 1.6-kWh lithium-ion pack mounted under the cargo-area floor. The new model also uses a 141-horsepower, 2-liter gasoline engine and 118 horsepower electric motor that helps the car drive under electric power at speeds up to 62 mph. Additionally, the driver's seat of the C-Max takes a little getting used to and the steering on the model feels more precise with the electric power-steering unit. The 2013 has a price of $25,200.

6. Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid delivers good driving characteristics and uses a small, 150-horsepower, 1.4-liter turbocharged engine. The car has a single 20-kilowatt (27-hp) electric motor between the engine and a modified version of VW's excellent seven-speed direct-shift automatic gearbox. The new model is rated at a combined 45 mpg (42 mpg city, 48 mpg highway), making it stand among the top fuel sippers. Moreover, the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is designed with a 20-kilowatt electric motor and 1.1 kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery pack, so we are able to drive the car under electric power. The model sells for $31,180.

7. 2013 Tesla Model S

The 2013 Tesla Model S is the second electric car developed by Elon Musk's Tesla Motors. The car is available with three battery sizes, with a range of 160 to 300 miles on a single charge, and a top speed 110 to 130 miles per hour. It uses a liquid-cooled AC motor producing 362 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. The Model S has a 17-inch touchscreen display and comes standard with an onboard 10-kW charger. Besides, the car seats 5 adults, plus two small children in rear-facing jumpseats. It sells for $49,900.

8. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is designed with a 2.5-liter, inline four-cylinder engine. It also has 10 standard airbags and an infotainment system that integrates satellite radio, Bluetooth phone and audio as well as Internet audio apps such as Pandora. Especially, a mild hybrid four-cylinder Eco model joins the Malibu lineup for 2013 that trims consumption and boosts highway mileage from the base car's 34 mpg to 37 mpg. The Malibu has a price of $27,830.

9. 2013 Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima is a good choice among midsize cars. It comes with a choice of two engine options, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a 3.5-liter V-6. The car also includes niceties such as a six-way power driver’s seat, cruise control, 17-inch aluminum wheels, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, and remote start. Moreover, the Altima has optional safety features, like moving object detection , lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring, which are often found only on more expensive cars. The 2013 Nissan Altima is priced at $30,500.

10. 2013 Scion FR-S

The Scion FR-S is a balanced, nimble sports car and the second most popular vehicle in America. The cabin of the car is very comfortable and spacious--for front-seat occupants. The new model is also loaded with safety features and gets an impressive 38 miles per gallon on the highway. Besides, the 2013 FR-S is designed with USB, keyless entry, Bluetooth, and automatic climate control. Optional upgrades are included such as a 5.8-inch touch-screen LCD display, a BeSpoke premium audio system with apps compatibility and a range of appearance accessories. The 2013 Scion FR-S has a starting price of $24,955.

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About the Author: Groshan Fabiola is a 23-year-old blogger who loves technology and has a passion of writing articles on this field. In her spare time, she likes listening to music and playing games with her friends.
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Mikhail Prokhorov: Fabulous Life in Pictures

By Elisa Wasson

Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov is known for spending so much money for his fabulous life. He currently owns the New Jersey Nets basketball team, the island called North Island, two planes and a large yacht.

 

Mikhail Prokhorov is the third richest man from Russia and the 39th richest man in the world according to the 2010 Forbes list with a fortune estimated at $18 billion as per the Forbes Billionaire List. Despite being a billionaire, Mikhail Prokhorov only works two hours a day, the rest time he plays boxing, skiing and going to bed around 3am. Like most Russian leading industrialists, the youthful and Internet-savvy Mr. Prokhorov made his fortune in raw materials. While he was running Norilsk Nickel, this company became the world's largest producer of nickel and palladium in the early 1990s. He is currently chairman of Polyus Gold, Russia's largest gold producer, and President of ONEXIM Group which has weathered the crisis well. He owns the NBA's New Jersey Nets basketball team. He was No. 2 in last year's rankings.

Mikhail Prokhorov, the third richest man in Russia and 39th richest man in the world with an estimated fortune at $18 billion according to the Forbes magazine in 2010

His Moscow home has an indoor pool, party room, and massive gym

The close-up of the party room in the billionaire’s Moscow house

And here is the gym, completed with virtual ski machine

Mikhail Prokhorov always keeps a model of Solemar yacht in his home

The scene of Prokhorov’s real yacht which reportedly costs $45 million is used for jet skiing

Mikhail Prokhorov also owns two private jets, a $45 million Gulfstream V...

…and a $30 million Falcon 990

His watch, a Pierre Kunz Red Gold Tourbillon costs $138,000

In 2010, Mikhail Prokhorov spent $150 million to launch Snob magazine, the new Russian-language luxury magazine

In March 2011, Mikhail Prokhorov bought North Island in the Seychelles chain, off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean for around $35 million

In 2008, the third richest man in Russia almost succeeded in buying this $750 million French estate but backed out and set him back $55 million

Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov has agreed to purchase the basketball team New Jersey Nets for a reported $200 million

 

Mikhail Prokhorov: Fabulous Life in Pictures

 

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Top Ten Unique Mind-Bending Watches

By Vanessa Ford

We began learning to read time from a dial with an hour hand, minute hand and second hand in primary school, even we could read it earlier using a digital watch. However, because human beings are now living in the era of haute horlogerie and “gadget” watches, more innovative ways are used to show time.

Below are top ten unique mind-bending watches that make you look at least twice to know what time it is. These works of art range from affordable to very expensive and are always center of conversations.

Let's see these mind-bending devices and discover why they can change our mind.

 

Urwerk UR-110 "Torpedo"

Like a real Autobot, the Urwerk UR-110 "Torpedo" includes an oil-service indicator on the dial as well as the actual time

 

Harry Winston Opus XI

With the Opus XI, Harry Winston finds it complicated to show hours and time only though it could be a Decepticon

 

Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical

Despite looking like a Spanish-built SUV, this watch can bend mind with all the chains and gears in plain view. At least 1,352 tiny parts were used to show three drums that tell you hours, minutes, seconds, and the power reserve

 

Audemars Piguet Star Wheel

The Star Wheel timepieces by Audemars Piguet are appropriate to those who want to work for them

 

MCT Sequential One

The way MCT Sequential One shows time is very different but still unique thanks to its rotating shutters and rotating discs

 

Dingemans Mechanische Horloges Jumping Hour

As for those who are interested in mechanics, the Jumping Hour watch from Dutch watchmaker Fred Dingemans is considered as the center of conversations and discussions

 

Seiko Active Matrix EPD e-Ink

Having less plastic and a sharper display, the Seiko Active Matrix EPD e-Ink shows the time with playing cards on the e-Ink screen, along with a whole bunch of other features

 

Devon Works Tread 1

The Devon Works Tread 1 is described as a piece of art, using a lot of moving belts to show hours, minutes, seconds and the power reserve left in the battery. It can run for two weeks being fully charged

 

Kisai Sensai Pure Led

Featuring a unique design, the Kisai Sensai Pure Led displays time through a bunch of red, yellow and green LEDs

 

Seiko Think the Earth Wn-2

The Seiko Think the Earth Wn-2, whose small globe is a replica of the real globe at a scale of 1:580 millionth of the actual planet Earth, rotates at the same speed as the real Earth. Its two small indicators display hours and minutes

 

 

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Luxurious Life of Prince Jefri Bolkiah

By Brittany Stone

Prince Jefri Bolkiah is a member of the Brunei Royal Family. He is known as the younger brother of the current Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah. Jefri Bolkiah currently possesses 2,300 cars, more than one hundred paintings, eight private jets, five luxurious yachts, plenty of restaurants and hotels and so on.

From 1986 to 1988, Prince Jefri served as the finance minister of his oil-rich country. In addition, he used to work as the chairman of the Brunei Investment Agency which was responsible for oversea investments.

Prince Jefri Bolkiah has a luxurious life and is considered Brunei’s notorious royal playboy, who has probably spent more cash than any other human in the world. The prince used to spend about $50 millions within a month.

Prince Jefri Bolkiah - a member of the Brunei Royal Family

The member of the Brunei Royal Family owns eight private jets

Prince Jefri Bolkiah spent $10 million in order to purchase for eight jewel-encrusted watches

Jefri Bolkiah spent $800,000 on commissioning artist J. Seward Johnson to make sexual statues of himself and his ex-wife

He also possesses a lot of five-star hotels, including the New York Palace in New York and Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles

A big mount of money of $17 million had been used by him to pay for the pop star Michael Jackson to perform at his 50th birthday

Prince Jefri is the owner of about 2.300 cars, including cars from luxurious brands such as Bentley, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce and so on

Prince Jefri Bolkiah used to be forced to surrender to the Brunei Investment Agency five diamonds, which is valued at $200 million

The prince also gave one of his wives a necklace that was auctioned off for $100,000

Besides, this member of the Brunei Royal Family owns five luxurious yachts

Prince Jefri bought Asprey, the London jeweler to the Queen for $385 million

 

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David Beckham smoulders in ads for new Breitling timepiece and his fragrance The Essence

By Jennifer Quinn

David Beckham was chosen as the new face for Swiss watchmaker Breitling’s Transocean Chronograph Unitime Worldtime watch. The soccer hunk, a fan of the luxury brand, seemed to be very pleased as an ambassador of Breitling. “I’ve always been a long-time admirer of Breitling. As a company they create not only the highest-performance watches but also timeless designs that have inspired generations,” David Beckham shared his thought on the collaboration. “It was a natural choice for me to partner with this fantastic brand.” Photographed by renowned snapper Anthony Mandler at California’s Mojave Air and Space Port, the England legend wore his best blue steel look to promote the new Breitling timepiece. Father of four David Beckham was dressed in a black leather jacket and grey t-shirt with his hair combed back, posing alongside a private jet. The LA Galaxy star accessorized his ensemble with his Transocean Chronograph Unitime Worldtime watch equipped with a patented Manufacture Breitling Caliber BO5 technology to maintain ample power for up to 70 hours.

David Beckham signs on as the face of luxury brand Breitling, who pay him enough to buy a private jet.

David Beckham sports Breitling’s Transocean Chronograph Unitime Worldtime watch, which enables wearers to keep time in all of the 24 time zones on the globe.

David Beckham attends a Lakers game at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on Tuesday (November 13, 2012). The football star also takes the opportunity to display his Breitling watch during the game.

David Beckham dons a diamond print sweater and dark jeans, with his famous locks swept back as he watches the basketball game, which sees the Los Angeles Lakers lose against the San Antonio Spurs.

David Beckham strips down to his pants for the latest campaign to promote his H&M Bodywear collection.

David Beckham looks moody in his H&M underwear. He shows off his vast array of tattoos in an arty black and white image by Vogue photographer Alasdair McLellan in Los Angeles.

Apart from lending his face to Swiss watchmaker Breitling and launching an underwear line for H&M, David Beckham also released his newest perfume called “The Essence.” Speaking about the scent, the British superstar revealed that: “The smell of The Essence conveys a sense of adventure and those special moments spent with the loved ones.” David Beckham already had four other perfumes, two of which also had a women's version fronted by his lovely wife Victoria Beckham. The newest fragrance of Becks contained notes of sparkling grapefruit, fresh violet leaves and lavender.

David Beckham sports a black shirt instead of going shirtless in his “The Essence” perfume ad.

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