Custom paint on a modified Audi A3 at the 2008 Essen Auto Show
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Friday, July 15, 2016
2013 Subaru BRZ specification and feature
A compact design, along a boxer engine and a very low total weight, make it one of the most attractive toys, besides presenting amazing prices, much lower than at first we could have imagined. Japanese technology wants to appear above any competitor and both Toyota and Subaru are satisfied with the end result of the product.
It is a sport that unlike many other shows with a comfortable cabin, offering four real seats, both of which can later be completely removed to give more space to boot. This is postulated as a good sport but also as a vehicle offering convenient to use daily. The major reference, as might be the Nissan GT-R is the Subaru BRZ as a serious rival, due to its characteristics, performance and above all price.
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| 2013 Subaru BRZ |
In a quality sports, can not miss good high-level equipment. When we first saw the Subaru BRZ prices we feared the worst, that could incorporate minimum equipment and have more, users should pay exorbitant price. But we check its standard equipment to see which offers the new sports. Then reflect its elements:
• alloy wheels 16 "or 17"
• Xenon HID headlamps with automatic ignition
• Power Mirrors with LED
• Lenses with UV protection
• Front and rear fog lamps
• Rear spoiler
• Rear diffuser
• Headlamp washers
• Heated sports seats (front)
• Smart Entry and Push Button Start
• Automatic Dual zone climate control with dust filter
• Radio CD with auxiliary input and USB with Premium audio system
• Cruise Control System
• Aluminium pedals
• System Vehicle Dynamic Control
• Functions and SNOW SPORT mode
• ABS + EBD
• Anti-theft system with immobilizer
As we can see, the equipment is quite complete, also in line with that found in other models from the same manufacturer. In a matter of comparing the BRZ with Toyota GT86, is practically the same, but inside each firm has chosen his own path. You can also select the following additional items:
• side-fin spoiler
• Adorno for tank cover
• Lighter
These are details to improve the aesthetics and practicality of the sport and if its costing us opt between Toyota and Subaru; we get harder when they offer a range of prices identical, starting at € 29,900. So if we want a sport, its time for the bet or the BRZ or GT86, choose the one we choose, we will win.
Ssangyong Actyon with new faces
Of the latter is now a facelift ahead.
The Actyon disappeared some years ago the Dutch market. The five Ssangyong had a fairly prominent nose, which might caused the car to us not too good sold.
Previous year, the SsangYong Actyon Sports is to the Netherlands. This pickup shares its base with the Actyon but got a new nose is pressed. The normal Actyon went in countries where it is still sold even with the old eccentric front through life
Entry Plans
An observant reader knew the Actyon-new face in the picture into Berlin. According Ssangyong Benelux (which also imported to Germany for care) an odd location for the camouflaged car.
According to the importer in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany have no plans to introduce new SsangYong Actyon.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
2011 Ford Taurus Review
The 2011 Ford Taurus is a full-size sedan that seats five people. It is available in SE, SEL, Limited and SHO trim levels. Standard equipment on the SE includes 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, keyless entry with an access keypad, cruise control, a six-way power driver seat (manual recline), a 60/40-split-folding rear seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, steering-wheel audio controls and a six-speaker stereo with CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary audio jack.
The SEL adds 18-inch wheels, automatic transmission paddle shifters, heated mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, upgraded cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and satellite radio. The 2011 Ford Taurus is powered by a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 263 hp and 249 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard with this engine and all-wheel drive is available on SEL and Limited trim levels. All-wheel drive drops it to 17/25/20.
The Ford Taurus SHO features a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 making 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. Every SHO is all-wheel drive. Despite its impressive output, estimated fuel economy is the same as the regular all-wheel-drive Taurus.
Every 2011 Ford Taurus comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. Optional safety features include a blind-spot warning system, pre-collision warning system, a cross-traffic warning system (when reversing) and rear parking sensors. A rearview camera is standard on Limited and SHO models and optional on the SEL.
Although the 2011 Ford Taurus can hardly be called exciting, its a big improvement over the pre-2010 version. The Taurus SHO benefits from a lot more power, but its a little less transformational than in past SHO Taurus sedans—in part because the SHO puts the power to the road with such stoicism and a lack of pulse-raising excitement. Front seats in the Ford Taurus are a little constrained by the large console, though it has great room for tall drivers. The Ford Taurus is strong on safety. The Taurus SHO also offers an optional rearview camera.
The long list of standard features on the 2011 Ford Taurus means even base versions are well-equipped. The Taurus SE gets an AM/FM/CD player with MP3 playback; tilt/telescope steering; a 60/40 split-folding rear seat; a power driver seat; and power locks, windows, and mirrors.
The 2011 Ford Taurus offers good performance and a stylish design, as well as excellent cabin electronics and safety scores. When Ford redesigned the Ford Taurus in 2010, it added some much-needed life (and competition) to the affordable large car class. With the updated Taurus, buyers now have two very good options when shopping large cars.
The SEL adds 18-inch wheels, automatic transmission paddle shifters, heated mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, upgraded cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and satellite radio. The 2011 Ford Taurus is powered by a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 263 hp and 249 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard with this engine and all-wheel drive is available on SEL and Limited trim levels. All-wheel drive drops it to 17/25/20.
The Ford Taurus SHO features a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 making 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. Every SHO is all-wheel drive. Despite its impressive output, estimated fuel economy is the same as the regular all-wheel-drive Taurus.
Every 2011 Ford Taurus comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. Optional safety features include a blind-spot warning system, pre-collision warning system, a cross-traffic warning system (when reversing) and rear parking sensors. A rearview camera is standard on Limited and SHO models and optional on the SEL.
Although the 2011 Ford Taurus can hardly be called exciting, its a big improvement over the pre-2010 version. The Taurus SHO benefits from a lot more power, but its a little less transformational than in past SHO Taurus sedans—in part because the SHO puts the power to the road with such stoicism and a lack of pulse-raising excitement. Front seats in the Ford Taurus are a little constrained by the large console, though it has great room for tall drivers. The Ford Taurus is strong on safety. The Taurus SHO also offers an optional rearview camera.
The long list of standard features on the 2011 Ford Taurus means even base versions are well-equipped. The Taurus SE gets an AM/FM/CD player with MP3 playback; tilt/telescope steering; a 60/40 split-folding rear seat; a power driver seat; and power locks, windows, and mirrors.
The 2011 Ford Taurus offers good performance and a stylish design, as well as excellent cabin electronics and safety scores. When Ford redesigned the Ford Taurus in 2010, it added some much-needed life (and competition) to the affordable large car class. With the updated Taurus, buyers now have two very good options when shopping large cars.
Car sales peaks in June
Although more than a year before we know, left many car buyers still on the very last possible day arrival to another (tax) favorable new car buying. Last Friday was a historic peak periods in our national dealers. As many as 16,098 registrations were made.
On 1 July, many cars have become more expensive due to changes in tax rules. To further take advantage of the old, cheaper prices, many people eat fast before this date still a new car, which is especially last Friday ended in a real rush to the Dutch dealers. But actually it was the whole month of June the legs from the body walk for car sellers. Compared to the same month last year, there were no less than 52.1 percent more new cars registered. In concrete figures, this amounts to 76,813 new cars against 50,499 units in June 2011, a record measured over the last ten years.
Risers
Throughout 2012 there until June 332,122 new cars were sold, representing an increase of 1.2 percent compared with the first half of 2011. So there are car brands this year yet do excellent business while others suffer from disappointing sales. For Lancia, they seem so far at least the loudest laugh; the brand plus 155 percent in the Netherlands, late into the actual numbers are still to be desired with only 574 sold new Lancia cars in the first six months of this year. At Chevrolet, the mood on both fronts excellent. The dealers of the American brand to look at an increase of almost 90 percent with a small eight thousand new registrations in 2012 so far. Mazda also occurs after several sluggish years’ suddenly good things (+78 percent) and this has everything to do with the popular CX-5.
When do almost all Kia models to suit so that the Korean brand again on a fantastic year of sales appears to be heading: they pluses far 57 percent. Lastly, the merry-minded German premium brands. Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz can look back on the first half of this year. Audi has a small hole compared to BMW drawn with rounded two thousand new cars sold more. Mercedes plus 23 percent, but is far behind (five thousand in comparison with BMW) on the aforementioned two.
Losers
Among the biggest losers include some brands which you expect in times where the consumer holds the hand on the purse. We call a Bentley, Maserati, Lotus and Aston Martin. Fire and bottom are Chrysler Maybach and that logic is obviously because they are no longer available in the Netherlands or even completely shut down. When Dodge and Daihatsu (from 2014 no longer available in Europe), they also heavy. Like Infiniti and Dacia also, but the latter still has at least prospect of improvement by the arrival of new models. Biggest name in the red Fiat is sitting against a deficit of 38 percent of 2011 looks. At Honda, and Alfa Romeo ditto. It is striking that even the burgeoning Hyundai to pros do not know whether the loss is nil with hundreds of new cars.
On 1 July, many cars have become more expensive due to changes in tax rules. To further take advantage of the old, cheaper prices, many people eat fast before this date still a new car, which is especially last Friday ended in a real rush to the Dutch dealers. But actually it was the whole month of June the legs from the body walk for car sellers. Compared to the same month last year, there were no less than 52.1 percent more new cars registered. In concrete figures, this amounts to 76,813 new cars against 50,499 units in June 2011, a record measured over the last ten years.
Risers
Throughout 2012 there until June 332,122 new cars were sold, representing an increase of 1.2 percent compared with the first half of 2011. So there are car brands this year yet do excellent business while others suffer from disappointing sales. For Lancia, they seem so far at least the loudest laugh; the brand plus 155 percent in the Netherlands, late into the actual numbers are still to be desired with only 574 sold new Lancia cars in the first six months of this year. At Chevrolet, the mood on both fronts excellent. The dealers of the American brand to look at an increase of almost 90 percent with a small eight thousand new registrations in 2012 so far. Mazda also occurs after several sluggish years’ suddenly good things (+78 percent) and this has everything to do with the popular CX-5.
When do almost all Kia models to suit so that the Korean brand again on a fantastic year of sales appears to be heading: they pluses far 57 percent. Lastly, the merry-minded German premium brands. Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz can look back on the first half of this year. Audi has a small hole compared to BMW drawn with rounded two thousand new cars sold more. Mercedes plus 23 percent, but is far behind (five thousand in comparison with BMW) on the aforementioned two.
Losers
Among the biggest losers include some brands which you expect in times where the consumer holds the hand on the purse. We call a Bentley, Maserati, Lotus and Aston Martin. Fire and bottom are Chrysler Maybach and that logic is obviously because they are no longer available in the Netherlands or even completely shut down. When Dodge and Daihatsu (from 2014 no longer available in Europe), they also heavy. Like Infiniti and Dacia also, but the latter still has at least prospect of improvement by the arrival of new models. Biggest name in the red Fiat is sitting against a deficit of 38 percent of 2011 looks. At Honda, and Alfa Romeo ditto. It is striking that even the burgeoning Hyundai to pros do not know whether the loss is nil with hundreds of new cars.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
BMW M5 Sedan USA E60 2004 Cars Wallpapers with preview
New BMW M5 Sedan USA E60 2004 Cars Wallpapers with preview Specifications:
100% light-weight T304/T306 stainless steel
Made in Germany
2 year warranty
Top quality craftsmanship
TÜV certified (only SPORT sound level)
DIN EN ISO 9001 certified
CAD/CAM graphics and simulation design technology
Laser CNC machining and sheet-metal processing
Maximum horsepower and torque gains under all driving conditions
Deep, throaty yet highly refined sound
Dynamic sound, so that the exhaust sings under heavy acceleration, yet maintains the integrity of the car in normal driving.
2 Sound Levels (SPORT and RACE)
Important Notes: (see below for explanation)
100% light-weight T304/T306 stainless steel
Made in Germany
2 year warranty
Top quality craftsmanship
TÜV certified (only SPORT sound level)
DIN EN ISO 9001 certified
CAD/CAM graphics and simulation design technology
Laser CNC machining and sheet-metal processing
Maximum horsepower and torque gains under all driving conditions
Deep, throaty yet highly refined sound
Dynamic sound, so that the exhaust sings under heavy acceleration, yet maintains the integrity of the car in normal driving.
2 Sound Levels (SPORT and RACE)
Important Notes: (see below for explanation)
2011 Honda Fit Review
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| 2011 Honda Fit |
The 2011 Honda Fit comes only a five-door hatchback and is Hondas lowest-priced car for the U.S. market.
Even at first glance, its easy to pick out the 2011 Honda Fit as prioritizing function over form. A five-speed automatic is also offered and comes with paddle-shifters in Honda Fit Sport trims. Relative to other cars its size, the Honda Fit feels remarkably comfortable at 80 mph.
The 2011 Honda Fit offers an especially strong body structure, along with a long list of safety features including front seat side airbags, full-length side-curtain bags, and anti-lock brakes. The 2011 Honda Fit isnt a stripped-down small car; both the Fit and Honda Fit Sport models include a pretty generous list of features. Air conditioning; power windows, locks, and mirrors; and an MP3-compatible CD sound system are included with the base Fit. The Honda Fit Sport gets larger 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, keyless entry, a security system, and USB connectivity for the sound system, along with sporty cues throughout. Offered only on Honda Fit Sport models is a package adding the navigation system. For 2011, cruise control, a USB sound-system input, and keyless entry have been made standard all Fit models.
Offering one of the largest cargos holds in the class, innovative interior storage options, good fuel economy and spunky performance, the 2011 Honda Fit is a hard to turn down. The 2011 Honda Fit is a press favorite and has received numerous accolades from the automotive industry. Of course, the Fit isn’t perfect. One of the most prominent reviewer complaints concerns the Fit’s buzz engine. "The Honda Fit is pretty near the top of my favorite-cars list,” says the Los Angeles Times.
The Fit’s biggest drawback is its price. The Fit’s price is average for hatchbacks. Other hatchbacks on the market include the Ford Fiesta hatchback, which starts at $15,120, just 20 bucks more than the Honda Fit. The Fiesta’s shaking the automotive industry with high fuel economy ratings, stellar performance and uncommonly high build quality. Kia is also introducing the Forte Five-door Hatchback. You can also save money by looking at used 2009 Fits and 2010 Fits still on dealer lots.
It serves as Hondas entry-level model but has an aggressive design that Honda describes as "super-forward aero-form." Electronic stability control is standard for 2011 on all Honda Fit models.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
2011 Mazda CX 9 FWD Cheaper Price
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CX-9 Classic FWD become entry-level model with alloy wheels 18 ", automatic headlights, cruise control, 3-zone climate control, power windows and mirrors, plus steering wheel and shift knob material skin.
CX-9 Luxury FWD equipped with all fittings CX-9 Classic FWD with the addition of alloy wheels 20 ", sunroof, heated mirrors with 3-position memory and function folding, electric leather seats with 3-position memory, Bose audio and 10 speakers.
Mazda Australia instills six airbags (protecting all passengers in 3 rows of seats); Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Roll Stability Control (RSC) and a reverse camera.
Mazda CX-9 was thrusting Luxury FWD with satellite navigation plus touch screen 7 ", and Bluetooth ® with audio streaming. The price model is AUS $ 54,325.
All Mazda CX-9 models equipped kitchen runway V6, 3.7 liter with 6-speed transmission Autmatic. Power and torque CX-9 204 kW and 367 Nm. Model FWD drink gasoline 9.09 km / liter. While a little more extravagant, the CX-9 AWD 8.93 km / liter.
Suzuki Adds SX4 Saloon to its UK Lineup
Suzuki has finally rolled out a four-door sedan version of the SX4 for the UK market. Measuring 4,510mm in length, 1,730mm in width and 1,545mm in height, the sedan’s most prominent feature is its enlarged boot capacity that has 515 liters. Priced from at £11,895, the sedan is offered with a 107HP 1.6-liter engine that powers the car from nought to 62 mph (100km/h) in 10.7 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).
According to Suzuki, in combined cycle driving, the SX4 saloon returns a combined fuel consumption of 41.5 mpg UK with CO2 emissions of 165g/km.
The SX4 Saloon is similarly equipped to the SX4 1.6 GLX five-door hatchback and comes with six airbags, four electric windows, MP3/WMA compatible CD tuner, automatic air conditioning, 15-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and start and heated door mirrors as standard.
Monday, July 11, 2016
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid
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For 2011, the Ford Fusion Hybrid sees only a few minor standard equipment changes. Unlike hybrids that have gone before, the 2011 Fusion Hybrid is rewarding to drive thanks to relatively brisk acceleration and crisp handling.
Of course, the fundamental appeal of a hybrid car still remains within this Ford sedan. The EPA estimates youll get 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway, which is considerably better than the numbers posted by other midsize hybrid sedans that compete with the Fusion Hybrid.
As with the regular Fusion, the hybrid also boasts a spacious, well-finished cabin loaded with thoughtful luxury features. Highlights of the latter include dual-zone automatic climate control, rear park assist and Fords superb Sync multimedia voice control system. As hybrid sedans go, the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid is certainly one of our favorites. The only other hybrid sedan wed recommend checking out is the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid is a midsize sedan available in a single trim level.
Standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, blind-spot mirrors, the My Key system (limits top speed and audio volume), a keyless-entry security code pad, automatic headlamps, fog lamps, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight-way driver and six-way passenger power seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, eco-friendly cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a specialized gauge cluster, the Ford Sync electronics interface (includes voice commands, Bluetooth and iPod control) and a six-speaker sound system with CD/MP3 player, satellite radio and steering-wheel controls.
The Ford Fusion Hybrid utilizes a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 156 hp and 136 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 41 mpg city/36 mpg highway and 39 mpg combined.
Safety
The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags, My Key and rear parking sensors. A blind-spot warning system and rearview camera are optional. At the Edmunds test track, the Fusion Hybrid stopped from 60 mph in 126 feet, which is a short distance for a hybrid car on low-rolling-resistance tires.
The Ford Fusion Hybrid also earned four stars for rear side protection. The Fusion Hybrids high-quality cabin features abundant soft-touch materials, and the overall look is austere but attractive. The Fusion Hybrid gets a distinctive gauge cluster dubbed Smart Gauge, featuring a pair of color display screens flanking a traditional speedometer. Interior storage space is adequate, although trunk capacity is compromised by the cars battery pack, which is typical of hybrid sedans.
Driving Impressions
Other than the Altima Hybrid (which is only sold in 11 states) and the new Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid is the most engaging hybrid sedan to drive; its a car, not just a transportation pod.
The 2011 Ford Fusion carries over largely unchanged from the 2010 Fusion, which underwent revisions inside and out and added the 41-mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid. Should you wait for the 2012 Ford Fusion or buy a 2011 Fusion? Buying a 2012 Fusion, however, places you just one model-year away from the anticipated all-new 2013 Fusion. Styling: There are no styling changes for the 2011 Ford Fusion. On 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid models, the instrument cluster is interactive, animated by Ford’s EcoGuide. The 2011 Fusion SE and SEL models are again available with an optional 240-horsepower 3.0-liter V-6. All-wheel drive (AWD) is available on the 2011 Fusion SEL V-6 and Fusion Sport models. The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid again pairs the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor to generate the equivalent of 191 horsepower.
Mercedes G Class Tuning by Brabus
How beastly impressive Mercedes G-Class in his normal outfit though, each tuner wants it in a tracksuit stop. It also demonstrates the Brabus car festival in Essen in the form of B63 - 620 Wide Star.
This concerns not exactly compact name, but that word is therefore not at all in the vocabulary of B63 - 620 Wide Star. Let the name for convenience even decipher. The B stands for natural Brabus and 63 refers to the model from which it is derived. That is the G 63 AMG into the regular version a thrust of 544 bhp. But not in this version. Here comes namely 620 come for the maximum power of the Mercedes G-Class state. No less than 620 hp so, 76 hp more than the original meaning of the SUV also even faster. The sprint from zero to one hundred, the German in 5.1 seconds and top speed is limited to 230 km / h. That was 5.4 seconds and 210 km / h.
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Tough, tougher, G-Class Brabus
But we still miss the term Wide Star in our description. Perhaps you happen to have a look at the pictures looked and then you know exactly where the addition of stores. What a tremendously impressive transport is this Mercedes G-Class has become. Can it even tougher, we wonder at the sight of the heavily exaggerated Fender, the large vents and massive 23-inch alloy wheels. We think not.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
New porsche 911 gt3 rs Wallpapers And Short Review
New porsche 911 gt3 rs Wallpapers And Short Review
The new 911 GT3 RS passes 60 mph mark in 3.8 seconds. Short ratios increase is the acceleration potential in all six gears. Consistent aerodynamics, Designed for downforce, allow high cornering speeds and excellent driving stability and performance.
However, the top track speed is still an impressive 193 mph. The 911 GT3′s weight to power ratio is 7.1 lb per hp. In the new 911 GT3 RS it is 6.7 lb per hp
Also we will put all information about porsche 911 gt3 rs images, upcoming porsche 911 gt3 rs wallpapers, porsche 911 gt3 rs specification, porsche 911 gt3 rs preview etc.
The new 911 GT3 RS passes 60 mph mark in 3.8 seconds. Short ratios increase is the acceleration potential in all six gears. Consistent aerodynamics, Designed for downforce, allow high cornering speeds and excellent driving stability and performance.
Also we will put all information about porsche 911 gt3 rs images, upcoming porsche 911 gt3 rs wallpapers, porsche 911 gt3 rs specification, porsche 911 gt3 rs preview etc.
Shelby loses court battle to trademark Cobra shape
Shelby and Factory Five Racing have been going at it for years. Back in 2000, Shelby filed suit against the Massachusetts-based replica builder, which resulted in Factory Five being allowed to continue building cars as long as it made no reference to the terms “Cobra,” “427 S/C,” “Shelby,” “Shelby Cobra,” “Daytona Coupe” or “Daytona Coupe Cobra.” Eight years of apparent peace passed until Shelby again filed suit against FFR because the company felt that the the replica builder’s Type 65 Coupe name was too close to its Shelby Daytona Coupe. The court ruled in favor of Factory Five.
The two companies went back to court a third time because Shelby recently attempted to patent the shape of the Cobra. Well, the case has been settled and the result is yet effectively another victory for Factory Five Racing. The United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board felt that the shape of the Cobra does not solely belong to Carroll Shelby. Factory Five had the following to say:
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Land Rover wants sixteen models
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Land Rover may have about doubled in 2020, says Autocar. With the new models, the entire range of SUVs covered a model of the Evoque to more seven-seater, for example based on the Freelander.
Head of Design Gerry McGovern says that new variants coming on the Defender, Freelander and Range Rover, the latter six models should start counting. Market forecasts assume that in 2020 about 22 million SUVs sold as Land Rover and radically expand its range and 3 percent of that market manages to conquer, the annual selling 600,000 cars.
Just behind homeland Britain, China is the largest market for parent company Jaguar Land Rover. Favorable for Land Rover and its expansion is that the taste is shifting from ordinary luxury cars to SUVs.
There are in the first eight months of 2012 47.975 Land Rovers sold, up 85 percent over the same period last year. That in China crescendo, is also evident from the fact there are about fifty dealers to come alongside the roughly hundred that are already there.
2011 Volkswagen Golf Overviews
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| Volkswagen Golf |
Inside, the dash has been refined with subtle aluminum trim, a new three-spoke steering wheel and HVAC controls. The cabin is spacious, but three-door models have the usual problem of stuffing passengers easily into the rear seat. Both models do offer a generous cargo area that’s expands easily with the 60/40 split folding rear seats.
All Golfs use engines familiar to the Volkswagen family: base cars use the 2.5-liter five-cylinder that produces 170-hp and an equal amount of torque. In the three-door, that engine uses a five-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic transmission, while five-doors only get the auto.
The TDI is marginally slower than the 2.5 to highway speeds, but in-gear acceleration is remarkable. The suspension still features MacPherson struts up front with a four-link independent setup in the rear, but the TDI’s gets retuned to offer a sportier feel standard. The four-wheel disc brakes are solid with good pedal feel, and every Golf gets ABS with brake assist and brake-pressure distribution to ensure stops are made swiftly and securely.
Compared to its rivals, the Golf offers refinement and a sense of quality that’s hard to find in North American or Asian compacts. There are, however, definite competitors on the horizon that hope to challenge Volkswagen’s perceived quality.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback offered in either two- or four-door configurations and in one of two trim levels: 2.5L or TDI. With either trim level, four-door models gain power-reclining front seats.
The TDI models can be equipped with adaptive xenon headlights, a premium Dynaudio sound system, a navigation system and (on four-door models) rear seat airbags.
The base 2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L is powered by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder that produces 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. These Golf models are classified as partial-zero-emissions vehicles (PZEV) when sold in states with California emissions standards. The EPA estimates fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined for the automatic and 22/30/25 mpg for the manual.
A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed dual-clutch automated manual (DSG) is optional.
Safety
The 2011 VW Golfs standard safety features include antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length head curtain airbags. Rear-seat side airbags are unavailable on two-door models, but are optional on four-door models.
Interior Design and Special Features
Simply replacing the VW logo on the Golfs steering wheel with four rings would convince you that you were in an Audi. Thats how nice the Golfs interior is. The Golf is actually much nicer than the new 2011 VW Jetta sedan.
Whether you choose the two- or four-door route, the Golfs interior passenger space remains the same. Access to the two-door Golfs rear seats is made relatively painless thanks to front seats that slide easily out of the way. The split-folding rear seats bump that figure up to 46 cubes.
Driving Impressions
The 2011 Volkswagen Golfs high level of interior refinement is echoed in its composed, solid feel on the road. At highway speeds, the Golf is significantly quieter than other hatchbacks. The Golfs gasoline engine provides smooth power throughout the rev range.
Friday, July 8, 2016
2011 Ford Taurus SHO Review
2011 Ford Taurus Sho Review
The 2011 Ford Taurus SHO has an unassuming exterior but delivers impressive horsepower under the hood. A small but very vocal contingent of car nuts is inexplicably passionate about classic Ford Taurus SHO. After experiencing the performance and the brilliance of the 2011 Ford Taurus SHO, the only thing one might find a bit odd is that the car is called Taurus. Fortunately, Ford is a company with considerable institutional memory, so when they brought the Taurus back—this time as Fords top Sean—they resurrected the Ford Taurus SHO iteration of the car as well.
More than just a terrific performer though, our test Ford Taurus SHO came loaded with the latest high-tech safety features. The blind spot indication system illuminates indicators on the appropriate side mirror when another car is in a blind spot. Put the Taurus in reverse, the rear window shade retracts (if deployed) and the cars touch screen displays video from a camera on the trunk. The Taurus has easily paired Bluetooth capability for hands-free calling with Microsofts SYNC telematics system. The cars 12-speaker Sony audio system features iPod connectivity, a CD/DVD player and a hard drive for storing music.
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We finally took Ford up on the opportunity to spend some quality time in a 2011 Ford Taurus SHO, even though we refuse to pronounce as show. Sorry, Blue Oval. The Ford Taurus SHO might seem like just a jazzed up full-size sedan, but it’s much more than that. Bowing for 2010, the latest Taurus follows in a long line of large Ford family sedans that once totally dominated the automotive landscape in America.
This latest car reprises the somewhat historic SHO nameplate, but instead of the naturally aspirated V6 and V8 front-wheel-drive models that preceded it, the new car boasts a twin-turbo Ecoboost V6 and all-wheel-drive. Undoubtedly, the Ford Taurus SHO is loaded with solid tech for the money. It boasts Ford’s still-advanced second-generation infotainment system with Sirius Travel Link updates, a high-power Sony audio system and, if you tick all the right boxes, heated, ventilated and massaging seats covered in leather and synthetic suede.
Ford aimed to make the Taurus SHO feel like a personal luxury vehicle geared at satisfying the most demanding and hedonistic needs. Ford can do great interiors at this price point – check out the Ford Flex platform mate, for one. Ford’s engineers carefully tuned the intake and exhaust to deliver a mild and refined growl that perfectly suits the vehicle’s mission. The SHO neutral all-wheel-drive system seemed best tuned for outright grip, with each wheel eagerly scrabbling for traction when driven aggressively. Combine the Ford Taurus SHO so-so steering with substantial body lean and we felt compelled to drive at no more than 7/10ths, where the big sedan seemed happiest.
