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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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.
