Showing posts with label Automotive. Show all posts
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Review : Jaguar XF 2012
Review : New Chevrolet Camaro 2012
Other detail :
- The gearshift on the steering wheel can be veita system with the automatic transmission with Active Select in 6 positions.
- Shark gills on the sides that make the car more aggressive.
- Powerful fog lamps to help in days of heavy rain or fog on the runway.
- Panel made of resin and Ice Blue lighting.
- Steering wheel with height adjustment according to the preference of the driver.
- Chrome dual exhaust and adjusted by experts to reproduce the typical Husky Camaro's engine.
- Brakes used in Formula One brand Brembo.
- In addition the camera also comes with parking sensors to help in maneuvering and avoid those tapping the bumper.
Review : Nissan GT-R 2012
The most interesting change concerns once again the engine with six cylinders arranged at 3.8 V. Not only is it more powerful (549 hp hours), but thanks to greater efficiency of cooling systems, exhaust and intake, the consumption fell to 11.8 liters. Although it may seem insignificant in absolute terms, we must consider that it is almost 70 horsepower more than the initial version. This new engine management system has produced other direct benefits, including improved torque from 612 to 632 Nm, which will be delivered in continuous mode between 3,200 and 5,800 rpm.
Review : BMW M5 (2012)
Even the standard equipment, of course, a number of improvements, such as the introduction of modern elements (traffic sign recognition, night vision system, Internet connection, etc..), The adaptive lighting for xenon headlights iDrive to control or command data over a 10.2-inch screen.
News : Potential Dangers Found in Automobiles
For all of the energy, both political and economic, that is spent on the external affects of cars, not enough is spent on the dangerous effects of the chemicals inside of cars and the long-term medical conditions that it can cause in riders. There are so many potential dangers that have been found in automobiles in recent studies that there has actually been political action against the materials that are used inside the plastic and cars, as well as the materials that are used for many other parts of vehicles in general.
Below are some of the more relevant dangers that have been found in automobiles by recent studies, and what you can do to avoid them.
– Compounds in the plastics
If you have ever wondered how they get the plastics inside of vehicles to feel all different kinds of ways – hard when they need it hard, soft when they needed soft – the answer is chemicals that can do a great deal of harm to you if you are around them too much. Many of the materials and plastics in vehicles are also used in PVCs, which have long been shown to be quite detrimental to the long-term health of humans if used improperly.
However, with vehicles, these compounds used in these plastics take on a new level of potential danger. Because of the temperature fluctuation inside cars, these compounds act to become more dangerous when exposed to summer temperatures. They also become quite dangerous if you allow the inside of your car to get dirty, as these compounds will input themselves into the dust particles that you breathe and off of your dashboard and windshield.
Some of the long-term negative effects that prolonged exposure to these compounds in the plastics can cause are mesothelioma, asthma, liver dysfunction and digestive dysfunction. All of these conditions are conditions that cannot be cured, and remain as a permanent lower quality of life for those people unfortunate enough to contract these conditions.
However, you can avoid a great deal of these compounds if you simply keep the inside of your car clean and free of dust particles. These dust particles tend to accumulate on the dashboard and on the inside windshield, so make sure that these two areas are especially clean when you get ready to drive.
Also, another way that you can stay away from these particles is to have someone else clean out your vehicle and do the appropriate services around the brakes, struts and engine parts. However, if you insist on doing these functions yourself, beware of asbestos especially in older vehicles. Exposure to asbestos can also lead to mesothelioma. They are in parts like drum brakes, gaskets, clutches, etc. Make sure that you were a gas mask when you are under the car and when you are lifting the hood of the car in order to access any part of the car that is plastic or that gets extremely hot when the car is in use.
Author : Brian
Review : Chevrolet Cruze
• MSRP: $ 16,275 - $ 21,975
• Drive: Front wheel drive
• Brakes: Front and rear disc brakes
• Suspension: Front MacPherson suspension torsion beam rear
• Power: 136 to 148 HP depending on the terrain and the engine
Models available: The Cruze is available in base LS, mid-range and LT1 LT2, LTZ luxury options and fuel-efficient Eco-trim. In addition, the Cruze offers optional RS appearance package that features a rear spoiler, front fog lamps, and a host of other exterior improvements.
Exterior:
The exterior design of the new signs will help the Cruze important to compete against the competition which include the Dodge Caliber, Toyota Camry and Ford Focus.
Interior:
Security:
The Cruze puts safety first with ten separate air bags as standard equipment, ensuring maximum protection for driver and passengers in case of collision. Anti-lock brakes on all four wheels and patented stability provide excellent stability and traction control for the vehicle, even on slippery or uneven. The OnStar service is included for six months, so that the Cruze is a solid choice for safety conscious consumers.
The new Chevrolet Cruze 2011 represents the latest foray of the company in the market for four-door sedan offers exceptional value and outstanding fuel efficiency for a five-passenger vehicle. The Cruze will be available in LS, LT and LTZ, and the levels of LS and Eco Echo have one standard six-speed manual transmission with automatic transmission is available, all other trim levels come with automatic transmission, six speeds. The Chevrolet Cruze Eco is the leading fuel line, however, the incorporation of the new Chevy Ecotec engine has a hybrid and gives a range of low run for their money at 40 miles per gallon and a price of $ 18,895 .
General conclusions:
The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is an ideal choice to compete in the category with a surprisingly low price, standard features and highlighting the exceptional fuel economy. For consumers who can not afford a hybrid car, the Cruze may well be the best option.
Review : Toyota Celica 2012
How the Toyota Celica Coupes Compare to Other Sports By partnering with Subaru, Toyota Celica 2012 should compete well with the Genesis Coupe Gyundai and Mazda MX5. These are sports cars semi relatively inexpensive (compared to their cousins most luxurious).
Performance The 2012 Celica is equipped with a four-cylinder engine and a platform with rear wheel drive. Base models will be priced at approximately $ 17,000.
Interior Features The 2012 Celica has room for four, although the rear seat will not have enough space for adult passengers on long trips. This sports car is built for performance and comfort for front passengers, mostly.
Exterior Features The 2012 Celica has a hatchback with a sloping roof and a very modern look. Toyota and Subaru designed it to be a sports car with a high price look real but a relatively low price.
What to expect from Toyota Celica 2012 This partnership between Toyota and Subaru has been anticipated for a long time, thanks to Subaru's longstanding reputation when build sports cars and Toyota's reputation for comfortable interiors and consumer friendly. And with a price under $ 20,000, worth a look.
Review : Hyundai Santa Fe facelift
As for the new 2012 Hyundai proposes the restyling of its Santa Fe SUV, which mainly involves the aesthetic line. Other changes include the moldings of access, the new automatic transmission shifter, heated steering wheel and an assistant to the guide that allows you to go down more easily in the dirt roads on slopes.
For the diesel engine is also provided valuable line of premium equipment from a price of 40,250 euros. In this way, the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 350 euros more, while the increase in price for the equipment Comfort is 170 Euros. (Mg / sp-x)
* All data in this article apply to the German market.
Review : Volkswagen E-Bugster
In addition, the compartment to house the batteries is that of the rear seats that have been deleted. The manufacturer ensures that these batteries can be recharged using conventional network, with fast-charging stations and even during braking and deceleration. In the process faster, it takes only 35 minutes to achieve the 80% charge.
New 3.0 V6 Biturbo for Audi TDI (News)
Although it sounds strange, even a 3-liter twin-turbo engine can fit into the logic "downsizing." This technique, which undoubtedly marked the first decade of the century, is to supercharge displacements less interesting data to keep power and torque. Audi was the last to introduce a new example in this regard, and has developed a new and undisputed leader in terms of efficiency.
Performance should not add much. A6 5.1 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h, just 2 / 10 in less time requiring Avant A6 or A7 Sportback. As for consumption, the data obtained is approval of 5.6 and 6.4 liters of the road on the combined cycle, which is equivalent to CO2 emissions of less than 170 grams per kilometer. Performance should not add much. A6 5.1 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h, just 2 / 10 in less time requiring Avant A6 or A7 Sportback. As for consumption, the data obtained is approval of 5.6 and 6.4 liters of the road on the combined cycle, which is equivalent to CO2 emissions of less than 170 grams per kilometer.
Review Chevrolet Cruze 2012
2012 models include the Chevrolet Cruze sedan similar to 2011 but also offers a hatchback model and possibly a two-door coupe. Release date for 2012 has not been established.
Chevrolet has also decided that in addition to fuel-efficient cars that the car is going to be super stylish and attractive. Hatchback model car will be sold in mid-2012.
Security Features
Security features include ten standard airbags, a safety cage made of high strength, and crush-resistant roof. The All-Star with Automatic Response crash free for the first 6 months after purchase.
And electronic stability control system kept the vehicle on the road in emergency situations. A security feature is an optional feature rear parking which can detect objects behind the vehicle and warns the driver.
Guarantee
Chevrolet Cruze said tested with more than 4 million miles and more extreme weather in the world. They say that the "Cruze is one of the vehicles tested in Chevrolet history." They support their claims with outstanding warranty of 100,000 miles or 5 years.
Review Toyota Land Cruiser 2012
Just starting VX to complete, was the Land Cruiser range. In the five-door version will combine suspensions KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System). The suspension system increases driving comfort Land Cruiser on the road, while maintaining the ability of their excellent roads.
Finally there is a new version called the company's NX and fleet, available only with the body 5-door, 5 seats and different because it incorporates a partition that separates the cargo area. Approval had N1.
Prices range from 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
3 Doors
Land Cruiser D-4D GX € 40,250
Land Cruiser VX D-4D € 42,550
Land Cruiser VX D-4D AT € 44,850
D-4D Land Cruiser AUTO VXL € 54,000
5 door
D-4D Land Cruiser NX (fleet) € 38,750
Land Cruiser D-4D GX € 43,150
Land Cruiser VX D-4D € 46,400 MT
Land Cruiser VX D-4D AT € 48,700
D-4D Land Cruiser AUTO VXL € 61,950
D-4D Land Cruiser LIMITED € 70,200
Land Cruiser LIMITED V6 € 76,800
BMW Dynamic Light Spot
These systems work together with the night vision system, which uses an infrared camera (or thermal cameras), which requires no previous emission of ultraviolet light (and save energy). The camera is placed at the top of the windshield with the point of view up to 24 degrees and has a range exceeding 100 meters.
Headlights have additional lights that respective light beams and directing lights for pedestrians (or animal) that detects recognition system. This makes it stand out from the shadows (and usually at a distance that light to illuminate as much as only the feet).
This additional light will turn on only when pedestrians are too far away (outside the scope of the low beam, which should be between 50 and 80 m), when the car approached, and the lights that normally illuminate pedestrians and additional lights went out.
This system recognizes the positive people at a distance of 97 meters on average, regardless of the weather. If the driver saw the pedestrian before (or other constraints) can react and prevent the occurrence of various violations and scope.
A study by BMW, pedestrians wearing dark clothing at night and driving with dipped lights, recognizable at a glance by the driver when and only 29 meters away. To give us an idea, running at 80 km / h, stopping distance is about 60 to 65 m. With the new security system is three times the distance at which we are aware of pedestrians or animals.
This system seems very attractive. Now we have to see how much it costs and how quickly became popular makes and models in general (and affordable).
Review : Suzuki Swift Sport (FF/6MT)
[Specs]
Length × Width × Height = 3890 × 1695 × 1510mm
Wheelbase = 2430mm
vehicle weight = 1050kg
drive system = FF/1.6 liter direct valve 4DOHC16
Honda CR-V (2012)
Apart from questions concerning the design, Honda ensures that the most interesting aspect of the new model will be made by the advantages offered by a more efficient engines and small measures applied to the body and to improve its aerodynamics. However, the house with headquarters in Tokyo has not yet confirmed whether it will continue to bet on the same line of engines (one petrol and one diesel, both with 150 horsepower) or launch entirely new units. A priori, the new model will be lower and longer than the previous one, so the dynamic qualities and acoustic comfort can be a main improvements obtained by Honda.
The CR-V is a particularly important in view of the SUV because, along with the Toyota RAV-4 , was one of the forerunners of the modern SUV. The first appearance of this prototype will be in September during the International Exhibition of Orange County, California, a month which also opens the Frankfurt Motor Show across the ocean, where it is possible that the car has a first approach with the public. It must be remembered that the CR-V is a particularly important role in the American market, as it turns out to be one of the best-selling SUV in recent years.
Review : Honda CN 700 S
It is in this context that plays a key role the new 670-cc machine, recently presented with the new Integra, a parallel twin inclined forwards by 62 ° with consumption record in its capacity, up to 28 km with one liter of fuel. And with a timing of the crankshaft to 270 ยบ, a much longer race and power that in the case of NC 700 S is limited to 35 kW range, we have an engine with good torque at low to medium speed and performance tailored to new users. You can also benefit from the second generation of the DCT dual-clutch transmission, the system avoids the empty power shifting gears and allows you to select three driving modes, as well as electronic brake assist ABS-C.
Naked Surprise
Maranello berlinetta won the title in the Intercontinental Le Mans Grand Touring Cup 2011
For the last ten years, the Ferrari is reviving the tradition of road sedans with which you can also compete on the track . Like the 458 Italy . That the first season of racing won the constructors' title in the Gran Turismo category , with the sample aligned by semi-official team AF Corse entrusted to Giancarlo Fisichella , former F1 driver and test driver for Ferrari and Gianmaria Bruni , the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup , an international series of 'endurance' races for two-seater sports touring sedans and prepared , which includes the 12 Hours of Sebring (USA), the 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps (B), the 6 Hours of Imola , the 6 Hours Silverstone (GB), the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta (U.S.) and 6 hours of Zhuhai , China. He had to contend, the Ferrari 458 GT2 , with the BMW M3 GT2 supported directly by the Department of Racing Motorsports Bavarian house . He then added the success, always in the GT class in the Le Mans Series. 
Alfa Romeo 4C in 2013
The new sporty Alfa Romeo 4C will emerge next year as a prototype to emerge in 'stands' in the following year in 2013.
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According to Mauro Pierallini, Head of Fiat Engineering engineers revealed to Autocar, this provides for a base value of 45.000 euros for the car, which will have fitted a 1750 cc engine from 230 hp to 900 kg. The initial development of the car was made by Dallara, with Alfa Romeo to 'catch' in the project having it delivered to Pierallini team, which includes construction of 18,000 4Cs.
According to Mauro Pierallini, Head of Fiat Engineering engineers revealed to Autocar, this provides for a base value of 45.000 euros for the car, which will have fitted a 1750 cc engine from 230 hp to 900 kg. The initial development of the car was made by Dallara, with Alfa Romeo to 'catch' in the project having it delivered to Pierallini team, which includes construction of 18,000 4Cs.
Mazda CX-5
The first compact SUV from the Japanese brand design language debut KODO ("Soul in Motion '). This new language is responsible for the emergence of a new front grille with wing 'signature' and the elegant, flowing lines that make up the CX-5 and should serve as a basis for future models of Mazda.
The new Japanese model also has SKYACTIV technology (engines, transmissions, chassis and body) that allows the brand to claim emissions of 119 g / km and fuel consumption of 4.5 l/100 km for the 2.2 diesel engine 150 hp. With prices starting at 31,000 euros (2011), the CX-5 arrives in April next year.
Trend Car 2012 is SUV
That’s because while there is still plenty of demand for big SUVs -- Chevy sells about 5,000 new Suburbans and 8,000 Tahoes every month -- there will soon be virtually no supply of late-model used ones.
New big-SUV sales are percolating along now, but that wasn’t the case three years ago, when the aftershocks of the 2008 financial meltdown were still reverberating around the industry and there was no loan money available to those remaining customers who still wanted to spend $40,000 or $50,000 on an SUV.
The result: today there are no three-year-old SUVs because three years ago there weren’t any new ones. It's sort of the automotive equivalent of the baby bust faced by countries like Japan that find themselves short of able-bodied workers decades after childbirth rates flatlined.
According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, in 2010 the normal number of SUVs returning to dealers from leases every month was between 2,500 and 2,750 nationwide, giving shoppers ample selection.
“This made them easy to find and kept pricing reasonable,” observed Jake Moore, general manager of Country Chevrolet, in Warrenton, Va.
Last month, the number of SUVs returning from lease was fewer than 200. In the whole country. Chopping the supply of used vehicles to less than a tenth the normal volume is going to give used Tahoe shoppers a real headache.
“This will cause a severe shortage of used SUVs for the used car market, which in turn should drive up prices,” Moore said. “I think we will feel the impact of this in late January due to the time it takes to process, sell and market the lease turn-ins.”
So, about the time the first big blizzard of the season convinces drivers that they need an affordable used 4x4, there won’t be any to be had. With a shortage of used SUVs and high prices on the few that are available, many shoppers will decide to buy new ones, giving the domestic car makers a sales boost for a few years.
Moore said his dealership has stocked up on used SUVs in anticipation of the bust, but with a finite number of vehicles available, not all dealers can do the same thing, and they will eventually run out anyway.
“As far out as April of 2014, the return volume for big SUVs is only going to be around 500 a month,” Moore said.
That’s a long time to wait to buy a used SUV, so shoppers who are in the market for one should act quickly or start considering buying new. And if you have a three-year old SUV, in a couple months your current ride will be worth its weight in, well, if not gold, at least copper. That will put you in position to upgrade to a new one with a nice trade-in.