2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class adds the GL320 BlueTEC, powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel that produces 210 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 to 2,400 rpm combined with a 7-speed driver adaptive automatic transmission and 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive. The GL320 BlueTEC uses ADBlue exhaust injection for an 80 percent reduction in NOx emissions and is approved for use with B5 biodiesel. Also for 2009, Keyless-Go is standard for the GL550 and PRE-SAFE preventive occupant protection system is standard for all trim levels. The available rear-seat entertainment system includes two eight-inch screens, wireless headphones and an integrated DVD player with dual-source capability. A new multimedia head unit includes a more colorful display, in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer and Bluetooth hands-free connectivity.

Chevrolet Corvette

One of the most classic American sports cars is the Chevrolet Corvette, which was first introduced in 1953. It was the first completely American sports car built by an American car company, which is why it is often referred to as "America's Sports Car".

Today, Corvettes are manufactured in the city of Bowling Green, Kentucky, where they are created with great care. Though the main complaint with the car was its handling, Corvettes' handling has been continually improved to be on a par with popular European sports cars. However, they still remain relatively affordable, which is perhaps another one of the reasons why they continue to be such popular sports cars.

Corvettes are also created to be far simpler than the technical sports cars seen in Europe, which is one of the reasons they are cheaper. Due to their simplicity, Corvettes tend to be smaller and weigh less than sports cars manufactured abroad. The famous car designer Harley Earl was the person who originally designed the beloved Chevrolet sports car. He noticed that soldiers after the Second World War were bringing back European sports cars and that America didn't really have one. At the 1953 Motorama car show, the Corvette that Earl designed was finally unveiled to the shocked public.

The body of the car was originally made with fiberglass, which was brand new at the time. The performance of the car was similar to other Chevrolets produced at the time, but when Chevrolet released it with the first V8 engine in 1955, it became more powerful and therefore quite popular.