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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Transformation Porsche 996 Be 997

Transformation of the hands of Porsche 996 So 997 Prior Design, Prior Design is already known could be the reference style of Porsche owners who wanted to be different. The tuner also been used to make radical changes in this car. However in reality Prior Design also offers a touch of minimalist modify like body conversion. For the latest, Prior Design offers a tuning kit for their 911 996 Porsche lovers who want the look of their cars look like a variant of 997.

The German tuner provides a new beauty in a way that integrates the front bumper with air intakes and front spoiler lip for better air traffic flow. Side skirt is also fully equipped and in the rear bumper attached PD3 which together with the sports exhaust system from Prior Design own.


Apart from the visual tricks that brought 996 side skirts closer to the ground, Prior Design also provides free suspension to be lowered to 30 mm, and this allows for better performance. A set of forged alloy wheels are also provided by Prior Design, in other tuner wheels are also ready to design a model based on the size of the desired width or dimension of its customers.

Infiniti Releases Sketch of the first hybrid car

Infiniti Releases Sketch of the first hybrid car, Another car company plans to issue a call it environmentally friendly vehicles Infiniti. Yes, a Japanese luxury car company has just released a sketch drawing applying hybrid cars which they called Infiniti EV 2013. Sketch a picture is shown directly by the Senior Vice President, Andy Palmer on the sidelines of the opening of the Piccadilly Centre in London. Rumors about the emergence of these hybrid vehicles had been heard since the year 2009. If you truly realized, Infiniti EV will be the first production Infiniti vehicles that use hybrid system.


If seen from these sketches they claim that the presence of his stylish compact hybrid car powered with high performance. Designed has 5 seats, cabin shades will look luxurious and very comfortable when used in everyday life. Not only that technology is applied cangggih allegedly engine can produce zero exhaust emissions. It is reported also that the presence of new models from Nissan's Infiniti based Leaf, it could be or is likely Infiniti products are carrying the same technology under the door of the machine. Nissan Leaf itself has a maximum power of 107 horsepower.


In the opening of the Piccadilly Centre, Infiniti also konseps Essence show car that is claimed to produce power as strong as 592 horsepower, along with his siblings as the all-new M Line which reportedly had to be ordered. M Line is available in 2 petrol V6 engine option and V6 diesel, the plan M Line will also produce a hybrid-system engine next spring. cars scheduled akans present at the Paris Motor Show this week

2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser price increase

2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser price increase, A day after a Japanese manufacturing company, Toyota announced quietly on a pretty high price increases of the Toyota FJ Cruiser 2011. The automaker is back with a new model to dissolve the blow an increase of U.S. $ 1,100 for the Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Team special edition. Trail Team is not the kind first of its kind, specifically for the FJ Cruiser is for sure with the latest technological changes and move forward.

Regular Package 4.0L V6 engine and an output of 260 hp at 271 lb-ft of torque rotation. Then the customer is given a choice with 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic, the special of the FJ Cruiser, which provides many opportunities for every level of equipment that will support their performance.

SUV that comes with several new technologies that connect with its features. It is included with the latest audio system with JBL Premium type connected with a standard iPod and XM Satellite Radio. For the special edition features ilumination power side mirrors with markers, while the auto-dimming rearview mirror equipped with a backup camera monitor.


In the interior there are chairs with green fabric and door trim. Trail Team Edition is equipped with "floating ball" monitor with type multi-information, remote keyless entry, cruise control and rear privacy glass. Prices for this special edition has not been announced, but we know how much the Japanese car manufacturer will request regular model of the FJ 2011 which is also equipped with SmartStop. Which has a starting price of U.S. $ 25,090 (for 2WD models) and U.S. $ 26,680 (automatic transmission for 4WD models.) And as they say that the price is higher than the price of U.S. $ 1,000 for the previous year's model

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Audi A1 supermini in Hand Senner Tuning

The presence of A1 as one big family line-up at Audi is bringing significant impact. Respond to the world automotive market presence of the hatchback with open arms so that the sales of the Audi A1 is able to walk along with 'his brothers' other. Forms a small but sporty make various interested parties to mengkastemnya. One of them is a German tuning company Senner.

Selecting variants A1 berkelir dongker metallic blue, the tuner laying foundations new style is applied to the outer clothing of this car. Rilisannya include custom bodykit and increase engine performance. Senner naming this new project as the Audi A1 supermini. Carrying 1.6 TDI diesel engine, modification begins by pumping 1.6-liter diesel engine with a recalibrated ECU. This new composition were able to increase production output from 105 horsepower to 140 horsepower. Peak torque also rises from 250Nm to 310Nm.


Some parts modif also helped this achievement. The sections that include a new exhaust system sports model with a pair of twin exhaust hole size of 90 mm and a KW suspension upgrade kit is also part of the package. While this made the car tongkrongan duck to make it look more aggressive with one set of wheels Barracuda Voltec size-wrapped 18-inch rubber tires 225/35 R18 Hankook S1. For the inside can also be changed with a wide selection of custom trim and leather upholstery

Thursday, September 23, 2010

The best place for your Hummer car needs

One of my favorite cars, cars that look masculine, such as the Hummer, the display that is designed for this guy probably will be one of my next collection, in because of functional or aesthetic design that made very classical and also strong, giving his own appeal for the fans monster car, even for the travelers in the Hummer seem suitable to have, because it can be brought may in all fields, only need to replace some parts of the Hummer, such as wheel and the other ...

Hummer also be a private car is very beautiful, just need to add some accessories Hummer, that could make us even more beautiful and more authoritative in the drive, did you ever drive a Hummer on the street would feel different to driving a regular car like a sedan or a similar model . and someone else also thinks "wow" extraordinary

but sometimes many people have trouble finding the place of purchase accessories for the Hummer or Hummer parts, but now it is available where the purchase of accessories for the Hummer even online you can access it and indeed in the devoutly for its Hummer course, this means the Hummer experts already makes it easy for you all the hobby with this car, so you do not need hard to find in any city or place of service that they are not necessarily experts in the installation or the modification of Hummer accessories

I hope this information allows you all to find a place to purchase quality Hummer accessories and who is an expert in this car


Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Ferrari Sale Shares to Public

Ferrari Sale Shares to Public, Maybe you become part of people who are lucky to have a Ferrari so the inside of your life. But few people are still not very far from the plane just to have a Ferrari 458 California or Italy to be placed in the garage. But this does not mean you can not have a piece of the company such Marranello supercar maker. According to the statement of Fiat SpA CEO Sergio Marchionne that there is a possibility of an IPO can be a problem for Ferrari cars in 2014.


We know that some fans would jump with joy if you know this. Because it is possible to buy only one stock ferrari only, to become one of the features ornaments that hung on the wall of the house. but the question now is how many shares will be sold from a company that only sells more than 6000 vehicles per year? Will certainly very little. Morgan Stanley was honored recently for an exotic car maker's sales reached U.S. $ 3.1 billion or U.S. $ 100 million more than the volume of Fiat.


It's not painful as you imagine, Ferrari routinely profit of U.S. $ 300 million to U.S. $ 400 million, with profit margins 13 percent of each vehicle price. Of course with exceptional branding and include everything from clothing to electronics this is a ridiculous advantage.

Meanwhile, Ferrari's IPO will be a little liquid gold for Fiat, Marchionne also said that he was more in love with Turin, Italy-based carmaker's return to its traditional style with a shareholding of 90 percent. Since 10 percent of Enzo Ferrari's son was revealed to the company. Yes, if the car is still far from expectations. Any piece of their shares so

Enco modifF Package Offer For BMW X6

Enco modifF Package Offer For BMW X6, Maybe for some people view the BMW X6 is very good but not for the German tuner Enco. Dissatisfaction with appearance standard BMW X6 exclusive packages to make them out either form a new body on the front and rear. The model will be marketed as a Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) by this new BMW vehicles are like SUV class according to most people so they turn it into a new star. Alteration packages are offered only to the extent there are subtle changes not only using elements of extreme changes Inside.

The design of the outer body offered in the form Enco front fascia has been updated with a new grille and front of the house that use LED lights. This package also comes with wheel arch extensions, side skirts and the latest as a bold appearance features, and design corner. Form of the door also changed slightly to make it more look perfect when juxtaposed with the latest and side skirts groove crown wheel.


Not quite up there, the package also offers a change Enco on the rear bumper so that the function increases as a home diffuser. For an extra touch of vehicle sound, Enco BMW X6 comes with four new racing pipe which has integrated rear bumper. SAC stands above the origin of this German super-lightweight aluminum alloy wheels of 23 inch diameter and Camp in balur black paint. As we can see the exterior features of the BMW X6 Enco given two colors that touch of matt black and silver metallic.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

The touch-DKR Mcchip Improve Performance VW Golf R


The touch-DKR Mcchip Improve Performance VW Golf R, Variants of this one was often a touch of modification. Yups, Volkswagen Golf or commonly called the VW Golf. Starting from the version of the GTR or R it is tempting to cut back. Like do not want to miss it, the tuner in the company's German engineering Mcchip-DKR has created a set of new upgrades for the Volkswagen Golf R. Changes that are offered include new software applications for Machine Control Unit (ECU) is able to increase horsepower almost 17 percent of the total power of 270 PS (199 kW/267 bhp) and torque of 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) to later become PS 315 (232 kW/311 bhp) and 440 Nm (325 lb-ft).

Maximum engine torque output has also increased substantially from 350 to 440 Nm, the profits which reached almost 26 percent. Construction costs for upgrade this machine set-DKR Mcchip worth 899 Euros, or approximately USD 10.2 million. Hhmmm not too expensive .. right? Its composition has also been designed to work optimally with one of the gearbox car.

For others, the company had set a 350 Euro (USD 3.97 million) for the suspension, and install a shortened output that can be H & R. Not just any pairing, this new equipment can also be directly tested for safety the Golf R itself but with the additional cost of 59 euros (USD 660 thousand). The biggest cost comes from Ultraleggera OZ alloy 8x19-inch size that is set for 3190 Euros or approximately USD 36.2 million. The black wheels look increasingly characterized by high Performance tires wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup output size 235/35.

Overall, there is almost no significant change inherent in this hatchback body. However Mcchip-DKR believes that customization was doing would attract a positive response users VW Golf R. So no need to shell out a lot of money to get more Golf Performance of R, if modifications for 4500 Euros (USD 51.1 million) has been able to answer your desires. But then again .... your choice remained in the hands of the fans Golf R.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Dodge Viper Will Alfa Romeo 8C Skin changes?

Dodge Viper Will Alfa Romeo 8C Skin changes?, As we know that the snake in its life cycle, always change the skin on a regular basis. After changing the skin from the old to the new one, the snake will have a more shiny and the skin clean. Snake skin also functions as a means of camouflage for hunting or protection from predators. Things like this seem to also occur in the automotive world today. Maybe this could be a hoax a unique and trustworthy as well of course.

Last week in a conference dealers, the chief Fiat / Chrysler Sergio Marchionne was reported when the pull the curtain from the latest-generation Dodge Viper. With the usual model which has undergone cutting, with our interests, to say the least and make us worried with this development. Maybe so far we did not understand what makes Marchionne worry. But if we see that following the latest reports, it is understandable concerns come from anywhere.


The latest Viper model is expected late next year or next slide will be out in early 2012. They are afraid to resemble the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione looks but the only plus front and rear of a Dodge distinctiveness. It would be embarrassing for Alfa styling is the biggest asset, in terms of chassis and dynamic performance was less favored. If this is true, Alfa like being attacked by a Viper. Although there were many rumors that said automobile is only conjecture

Citroen Lacoste Concept on Paris Preshow


Citroen Lacoste Concept on Paris Preshow, Certainty DS4 new hatchback will be the emergence of fresh news at the Paris Motor Show 2010. Not content to lose a mainstay models, collaborate with fellow Citroen French brand Lacoste is the creation of a model they call fungky Lacoste Citroen Concept. This futuristic genre of vehicle has a dimension of 3.45 meters long, 1.8 meters wide, 1.52 meters high, following a long wheelbase that reached 2.30 meters.

This concept model has the same size as the Citroen C1/Toyota Aygo. Dynamics derived from the three-cylinder gasoline engine yangmana French company claims that it offers a lot of performance to suppress the power of the size and weight of vehicles. Numerous details of the style makes a direct reference to the sports / clothing brand Lacoste world. On the exterior of your car will get the wheels alloy wheels designed like a golf ball and a square relief design that resembles part of the tennis nets in some parts of the car body.


Inside, among others, there are detailed chair with woven trim that is very similar to polo shirts and belts that have a "neck" like a polo shirt from famous French fashion is. One other cool feature is reflected in the concepts that formed the door-less T-like structure that extends back to the boot as the backbone. This section automatically hides a hood that extends along the spine to form a soft-top roof to protect passengers from light and heat. We can see more information and photos from Lacoste Concept Citroën when appearing at the upcoming Paris 30 September

Scion xB Custom VIP Chris Hamilton

Scion xB Custom VIP Chris Hamilton, Trend VIP-style modifications may now slowly being deflated. Because to build a VIP car seasoning dengam this really need its own uniqueness. Besides requiring expensive also technically too difficult. Especially if we have to import some of the original kit JDM VIP style. However, there are several candidate modifier of the builder or really use the kit to their vehicles. So even though I have to be patient to wait because the goods are still very rare.

Cases like this are also faced by Chris Hamilton when building a Scion xB. Which now has a complete vehicle with Japanese products. To build all of this as we know, that was not enough just to perform diligent and enterprising. But Chris did the best with what he could do. In the engine bay with a beautiful touch of the polished goods are included with the Injen short ram intake, engine cover, and American Car Craft Covers steel strut housings.

Sun Auto's Hyper Ground, Voltage and Hyper Hyper Gauss kit also been installed. To support the roof with a safe, fitted silencer protein that has shades of dikastem. ARC radiator cap oil and also not be forgotten. If we focus on the exterior Chris xB with VIP emblem of his style down to the ground and the front and rear along with side skirts that stick out of the line components Spirits Avantgarde Collection. Then the rear wing, hood wing and fog lights also add to its aesthetic.


To add more value than this modification Chris adds performance exhaust system from the rear with Twimble Spirits. To add a VIP appearance with a series of folding mirrors and rear LED lights Wisesquare who has been in custom. In order to give the body shape that looks nice and neat, added a few components include the OEM grille, rear wiper, washer nozzles hood, and side-makers.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

2011 Nissan Leaf Zero Emissions

2011 Nissan Leaf: The Leaf will be the first all-electric (no internal combustion engine onboard) vehicle offered for sale by a major automaker since the GM EV1 back in the 1990s.

Unlike the old EV1 - which was a compact two-seater intended mainly for commuting - the Leaf is a five-passenger sedan comparable to the current Nissan Versa or Sentra in terms of cabin space. It could thus serve as a family's primary car, which Nissan hopes will broaden its potential market appeal.


As a pure electric car with no onboard gasoline engine, the Leaf also qualifies as a Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) and is eligible for special tax breaks and driving privileges available to such cars at both the federal and state level, particularly in California.

Another selling point is the Leaf's estimated 100 mile range on a full charge - which is about 40 percent better than the range of the '90s-era GM EV1. And the Leaf will cost considerably less to buy than the old EV1 - about $20,000 to start, according to reports - vs. $35,000 (in 1990s dollars) for the EV1.

A potential downside, though, is that the Leaf, unlike plug-in versions of the Prius or the Chevy Volt, will require specially configured 220 volt outlets to recharge its lithium-ion battery pack. The 2011 Volt and Prius can be plugged directly into any ordinary 110 volt outlet - available anywhere there is electricity. But Leaf buyers will need to have an electrician come to their home and install special 220 volt outlets and charging stations. Depending on the home, this may involve significant expense, if the home's existing wiring needs to be updated. And unless your workplace or destination also has a 220 volt recharging station, your driving radius will be limited to no more than 50 miles from your home charging station.


Related: Mercedes-Benz has added a "mild hybrid" version of the E-class luxury sedan to its 2011 lineup. A conventional V-6 engine provides the power to move the car but when it's stopped as at a traffic light or in traffic, the engine automatically shuts off and systems such as the AC and so on are powered electrically. This improves overall fuel economy by about 10 percent, according to Mercedes.

The 2011 Infiniti M35 sport sedan will be offered with a full-hybrid powertrain. An all-electric version of the Mini Cooper will reportedly be available in late 2011. Volvo is also looking at electric version of its C30 hatchback, with a possible production version in the works for 2012. VW may offer a production version of the Compact Coupe hybrid concept car unveiled at this year's Detroit Auto Show by 2012. The Compact Coupe reportedly gets 100-plus Miles per gallon.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

2010 CTS wagon Reviewing

Reviewing the 2010 CTS wagon, The fact that you can now buy a Cadillac sportwagon gives you an idea how much has changed at Cadillac. Pop-off wire wheels and vinyl roofs are no longer on the options list. Beating BMW and Audi is.


WHAT'S NEW FOR 2010



The CTS sportwagon is Cadillac's newest model and the first-ever Cadillac sportwagon.

WHAT'S GOOD
Preying Mantis malevolent good looks. Knife-edged handling. Outstanding performance from optional direct-injected 3.6 liter V-6. Huge cargo area. Sharply crafted interior. More powerful - and quicker - than a BMW 3-Series wagon. Much more powerful than an Audi A4 Avant. Vastly less expensive than a BMW 5-Series wagon ($55,800 to start) or Audi A6 Avant ($53,310 to start).

WHAT'S NOT SO GOOD
Preying Mantis malevolent good looks may be too edgy for some buyers. No manual transmission option (even though one is available in the virtually identical CTS sedan). More expensive than a BMW 3-Series wagon (starting price $35,400 for rear-drive, $37,400 for xDrive all-wheel-drive) or Audi A4 Avant Quattro ($35,350).


ENGINES & PERFORMANCE



The CTS wagon offers the same two engine choices as the CTS sedan - a standard 3 liter V-6 that produces 270 hp and (optionally) a 3.6 liter V-6 that produces 304 hp. Right off the bat, this gives the aggressive Caddy an advantage over the BMW 3-Series wagon - which is not available with the 3-Series sedan's optionally available twin-turbo 3-liter six (300 hp). The most you can get in the BMW 3-Series wagon is the not-turbocharged and much less powerful 230 hp version of the 3 liter six - which is 40 hp less potent than the Caddy's standard engine and 74 hp down from the Caddy's optionally available engine.

The four-cylinder-only Audi A4 Avant, meanwhile, is totally outclassed.

The fact that the CTS wagon is also a larger car than either the 328i or the A4 Avant makes matters even bleaker (for BMW and Audi). Their size (and power) equivalent models - the 535i wagon and A6 Avant - are as much as $10,000-$15,000 higher-priced to start than the CTS wagon. Advantage, Cadillac. Both CTS engines feature variable valve timing technology and direct fuel injection, a more efficient way of getting fuel into the engine's cylinders without sacrificing power.

Both engines are also high-compression (11.7:1 for the 3 liter engine; 11.3:1 for the 3.6 liter engine) yet operate on regular unleaded fuel. Many high-powered (and high compression) engines in this segment either recommend premium for best performance and economy - or require it. The Caddy's 18 city/27 highway EPA fuel efficiency rating (3 liter engine w/RWD) is also slightly better than the much less powerful BMW 328i wagon (17 city/27 highway) and even more impressively, matches the four-cylinder A4 Avant's highway number (27 mpg) while only giving up 3 miles per gallon to it on city mileage (21 for the four-cylinder Audi, 18 for the V-6 Cadillac).

The BMW 5 wagon (with 300 hp engine) slurps it down at the rate of 16 city, 23 highway. The also-300 hp A6 Avant does better: 18 city, 26 highway. But neither beat the CTS. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard with either CTS engine; no manual transmission is available. All-wheel-drive is optional with either engine - a nice touch when you look around and notice that with many AWD-available luxury cars (sedans and wagons) you have to buy the optional engine to get the AWD. That's not the result of greed; it's necessary because the standard engine lacks enough power to deal with the added weight/loading of the AWD without noticeably hurting acceleration.

The CTS has no such problems. Both 3 liter and 3.6 liter versions are quick cars (0-60 in about 6.8 seconds for rear-drive versions with the 3.6 liter engine and just over 7 seconds for rear-drive models equipped with the 3 liter engine).

DRIVING IMPRESSIONS



BMW has for years been the standard for "driver's car" - the high water mark of perfectly synched steering, athletic balance and overall eagerness to be driven hard - yet also absolutely civilized when not being driven hard. The CTS sedan is certainly the BMW 3-Series sedan's equal. And the CTS wagon is better than the 3-Series wagon.

It's stronger and quicker, first of all - at least when equipped with the 3.6 liter engine. As noted earlier, BMW withholds the 3-Series sedan's optional twin-turbo six from the 3-Series wagon - allowing a gap of 74 horsepower between it and the CTS sedan. And it's not just raw power, either. The Caddy's engine is an engineering tour-de-force, upping the ante with both variable valve timing and direct injection - which gives it more power with better gas mileage than the BMW six. The Caddy's engine is also a high-revving engine, like the BMW's. Floor it (even in Drive) and the tachometer will swing close to 7,000 RPM and feel (and sound) good doing it, too.

It's just a shame that Cadillac decided not to offer the same six-speed manual transmission that's available in the CTS sedan in the CTS wagon given the aggressive/performance theme of the CTS. This is the one area where the BMW wagon has an edge over the Caddy as a sportwagon.

The car's handling/grip/ride, however, cannot be faulted. It will corner without squeal or lean or feeling unwell at very high speeds. My local "test track" is Bent Mountain road, a series of hairpins and sweepers that runs up about 1,000 feet in elevation from the valley to the top in about two miles of serious fun - in the right car. The CTS wagon is such a car.

These curves, posted at 35 mph, can be taken at 60 with no real worries other than the possibility of a cop coming down the mountain the other way. My test car had the optional FE3 performance suspension, which includes limited slip axle, 19-inch rims and 45-series ZR-rated summer tires. The FE3 package also includes sharper suspension settings and larger four-wheel-disc brakes. Along with the 304 hp engine, smartly shifting six-speed automatic and 3.42 rear axle ratio, it is a formidable machine.

STYLING & UTILITY

The funny things is, BMWs used to have the crisp styling - and now they're kind of blobby looking, with cottage cheesy rear ends and awkward styling elements - while Cadillac has emerged as the brand defined by its sharp lines and well-packaged, coherent styling.

The CTS wagon has the same basic nose and front end as the sedan but is defined by its dramatically styled aft section, especially the unusually shaped rear side glass, "dummy" C pillar and fixed mini-sized quarter-window. Take a look at the complex shapes and lines; individually, they seem unrelated but when you step back and view it as a whole, it all comes together, giving the CTS a car-show/concept look that is really wild. Ditto the rear section and liftgate, with its relatively small glass section flanked on either side by two huge LED brake/tail-lights that taper upward all the way to the roofline and which are shaped to echo the proud fins on classic '50s and '60s-era Caddys.

The cabin is likewise uber-modern and beautifully finished, with satin-nickle trim plates and high-quality Sapele Pommele wood inserts. It's a neat-looking and inviting space, contemporary but not austere. The only downside is the CTS gives up some passenger (and cargo) room for the sake of its avante-garde good looks. The stodgier BMW 3-Series wagon, for example, has a bit more total cargo capacity (61 cubic feet vs. 58 for the Caddy). But the upside is the Caddy's got a bit more rear seat head and legroom - about half to three quarters of an inch in each category. That may not sound like much, but if it means the difference between having some air between your head and the car's ceiling, it's the difference between usable back seats and not usable back seats.

The CTS wagon easily beats the A4 on cargo capacity (51 cubic feet) though (surprisingly) the physically smaller (outside) Audi is roomier for passengers inside than either the CTS wagon or the BMW 328i. It has 40.4 inches of front seat headroom and 38.2 inches of rear seat headroom.

The BMW 5-Series wagon and A6 Avant have roughly the same front and back seat head/legroom - and almost exactly the same total cargo capacity (58 cubic feet for the BMW, 59 cubic feet for the Audi). But as with the power/performance issue, to get "par" in these brands, you have to pay through the nose. The CTS is priced much closer to the the 3-Series and A4 Avant than it is to the 535i and A6 Avant - both of which start within striking distance of $60,000 vs. under $40k for the Cadillac. You are literally getting more for your money with the CTS.

QUALITY & SAFETY

Cadillac has come back - and pulled dead even with the best that Europe and Japan have to offer. There may be reasons not to buy a new CTS (wagon or sedan) but they have nothing to do with issues of build quality, fit and finish or materials and workmanship. This is a magnificently put-together car.

Cadillac's confidence in its renewed excellence shows through in the CTS wagon's standard four year/50,000 mile comprehensive and five year/100,000 mile warranty coverage - which is stronger than BMW and Audi offer (four years/50,000 mile basic and four years/50,000 miles on the powertrain).

Lexus doesn't sell a sportwagon, but for perspective, the drivetrain warranty on the much-vaunted ES350 is six years/70,000 miles. Mercedes-Benz is apparently even less confident in the long-term durability of its products. The E-Class wagon (which is larger than the CTS wagon, not really a sportwagon and also priced at $57k to start, so there's no direct comparison, vehicle to vehicle) comes with a rather skimpy four-year/50,000 mile drivetrain warranty.

As far as safety equipment, the CTS wagon comes with all the gear (ABS, side-impact and curtain air bags, traction and stability control) that has become as much a given in a luxury car as air conditioning is in family cars - plus GM's OnStar system, with one year's subscription included. OnStar can summon police and EMS to a crash scene automatically, even if you are not conscious. A transponder in the vehicle lets the OnStar network locate the car wherever it is. Some may not like the Big Brother-ish aspects of OnStar but there's no denying the help it can provide in an emergency.

THE BOTTOM LINE

There are only a few luxury wagons on the market - even fewer real-deal sportwagons that are as fun to drive as they are useful. The CTS wagon is easily the standout among them, if you want style and driving excitement along with room for a couple of labrador retrievers in the back - for potentially a lot less money than BMW or Audi are demanding for a similar powerful/similarly sizable machine.


Thursday, September 9, 2010

2010 Toyota Tundra Reviews

Reviewing the 2010 Toyota Tundra, Three years ago, most industry experts thought the Big Three were going to lose control of the last market segment they still dominated - large trucks - to the Japanese up-and-comers.


By next year, the only Japanese automaker still in the full-size truck business will be Toyota.

Nissan has cancelled the Titan - for all practical purposes, anyhow. (The 2011 model will be a re-badged Dodge Ram.) It seems very likely that Honda will retire the doing-poorly Ridgeline (which isn't really a truck anyhow.)

That leaves the Toyota Tundra as the proverbial Last Man Standing - and the only Japanese-brand alternative to a Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado or Dodge Ram 1500. All three of the Big Three's big trucks have recently been updated, too - while the 2010 Tundra's to a great extent the same truck it was back in 2007.But the Tundra still has a few strong cards left to play, so don't dismiss it before you've taken a moment to consider it.

WHAT IT IS

The Tundra is Toyota's full-size, 1500-series pick-up. It is available in regular cab (two seats, two doors), crew cab (Four seats, two standard-sized doors and two smaller rear doors) and CrewMax (four seats and four full-size doors) bodystyles, with various bed lengths, V-6 or V-8 engines and 2WD or 4WD.Base price is $23,455 for a base model regular cab with V-6 and 2WD. A top-of-the-line Crew Max Limited with 5.7 liter V-8 and 4WD runs $42,455.

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2010

Though it looks the same as last year's Tundra, there are several key upgrades to the 2010 model intended to keep it competitive with the Big Three's trucks. Chief among these is a new mid-range 4.6 liter, 310 hp V-8 that replaces the previous 4.7 liter, 271 hp V-8. This new engine is now standard on all but base/2WD Tundras. Another interesting new feature for 2010 is a vertical up-and-down power back window. There's also a Lexus-like Platinum package that's similar to the Cowboy Cadillac Ford F-150 King Ranch.



WHAT'S GOOD

The Tundra is a Hoss. I'm 6 ft 3 and 210 pounds and the thing makes me feel small. Most available rear seat space (in CrewMax configuration) of any 1500-series truck on the market

Very strong mid-range 4.6 V-8 makes it (usually) not necessary to step up to the (more expensive) 5.7 liter V-8.

Base 236 hp V-6 is plenty adequate for work-truck use. (Dodge Ram 1500's isn't. Neither is the Silverado's.)

Impressive and near-class-leading (10,400 lbs.) maximum tow rating. Tough, rugged leaf-spring rear suspension.

WHAT'S NOT SO GOOD

It's a Hoss. So huge-feeling it can be intimidating to drive, especially for people who aren't well over six feet tall and 200-plus pounds.

Not the greatest interior layout. Some controls/displays are hard to see/operate.

Leaf spring rear suspension gives a bouncier ride than coil-spring rear suspension in competitors like the new Ram 1500.

Base model is priced about $2,800 higher than base model Dodge Ram 1500 ($20,610), about $2,600 higher than base model Chevy Silverado ($20,850), and about $1,600 higher than an equivalent base model Ford F-truck ($21,820).

UNDER THE HOOD

Base model/2WD Tundras come with a 4.0 liter, 236 hp V-6 and five-speed automatic. This engine really shines compared with the much-less-powerful (and arguably, underpowered) 4.3 liter, 195 hp V-6 that comes in base model Silverados. It's also stronger (and larger) than the Ram 1500's base 3.7 liter, 215 V-6.

And it's nearly as strong as the 4.6 liter, 248 hp V-8 that's standard in the Ford F-150.

Another bright spot is the new-for-2010 4.6 liter V-8 that's standard in all but the base/work truckTundras (and all 4WD-equipped models). Its 310 hp rating places it above the F-150's optional 292 hp 4.6 V-8 (and only 10 hp behind the F-truck's strongest available engine, the 5.4 liter, 320 hp V-8).

The Tundra's new 4.7 V-8 also beats out the Silverado's mid-range 4.8 liter, 295 hp V-8 - and nearly matches the Silverado's next-up 5.3 liter, 315 hp V-8.

It exactly matches the Ram 1500's mid-range 4.7 liter/310 hp V-8.

Zero to 60 with this engine is is just under 8 seconds. It also gets about two miles-per-gallon better gas mileage than the previous 4.7 liter V-8. A six-speed automatic comes with the 4.6 liter V-8.

The Tundra's optional, top-of-the-line engine is a 5.7 liter, 381 hp V-8 that pushes the 0-60 time down to about 7 seconds flat. That is amazing hustle for a full-size truck.

The Tundra's 5.7 V-8 is much stronger than the strongest engine available in the Ford F-150 (5.4 liters, 320 hp) and roughly matches the Dodge Ram 1500's 5.7 liter Hemi V-8 (390 hp).

The Chevy Silverado's optionally available 6.2 liter, 403 hp V-8 is, however, still the King of the Hill as far as maximum horsepower goes.

But the Tundra nonetheless manages to edge out the Chevy on maximum tow capability: 10,800 lbs. vs. 10,700 lbs. It also beats the just-redesigned Ram 1500 by several hundred pounds (10,250 lbs. max).

Ford beats them all, though - with a Hercules-like maximum tow rating of 11,300 lbs.

ON THE ROAD

All the 1500 series trucks on the market right now drive beautifully - despite their battleship-like size and girth. Differences in ride quality/handling exist, but they're slight and in everyday driving use, they are all incredibly easy to operate, smooth and quiet.

The Tundra's steering may even seem overboosted at first, but you'll find the truck tracks right where you point it and can be driven a lot faster than you might expect without any sense that you're beginning to push your luck. On not-great roads, the simple (but tough) leaf spring rear suspension can get a little bouncy, but it's not severe enough in my opinion to wish for the (lighter duty) coils found in competitors like the Ram 1500.

The really noticeable differences mostly come down to acceleration and ergonomics.

On acceleration, the Tundra is among the best available. Even its standard V-6 has enough oats to pull the truck along at a respectable clip, without straining. In this respect, it is much superior to the Chevy Silverado (in base form, equipped with the Mr. Punyverse 195 hp V-6).

This is one area where the Tundra's higher base price is objectively justified. The Chevy (and the Dodge) may cost less, but you really almost have to upgrade to one of their optional engines to make the serviceable. The Tundra's new, mid-range 4.6 liter V-8 is also a winner.

I spent a week with one, using the truck in typical "country" fashion - hauling stuff, going up and down the mountain (elevation change of about 1,200 feet in the course of about three miles). It felt much more confident than the F-150, which has the weakest V-8s of all current half-ton trucks.

The ony reason, in fact, I could come up with to buy the Tundra's larger, top-of-the-line 5.7 liter V-8 would be for the maximum towing capacity. The 5.7, in addition to the 70-something hp boost, also comes standard with a tow-intended 4.30 rear axle ratio. With the 4.6 engine, the axle ratio is either 3.90 or 4.10.

But unless you really need to pull 10,000-plus pounds (or want to race Mustangs!) the 4.6 is probably the better choice. On ergonomics, though, the Tundra has some issues.

Several key controls are awkwardly placed or hard to see. For example, the radio's dial indicator is often unreadable during high-sun afternoons. And the knobs are waaaaay over to the right and hard to reach while driving - even for a gangly six-footer like me, with much-longer-than-average arms. This makes it almost-essential to pay extra for the available steering wheel-mounted secondary controls.

The rotary control knobs for the 4WD settings and fan, meanwhile, are large and easy to operate even with a glove on (good) but both are partially hidden by the huge column shift stalk (bad). This is also where Toyota mounts the up and down buttons for the six-speed automatic's manual shift control. You have to drive one-handed to operate this, which isn't the hot ticket.

The newer/more recently updated Silverado, F-truck and Ram 1500 are noticeably more user-friendly in terms of their interior layouts - and overall, less intimidating to drive. It may be sexist and un-PC to say this, but you need to know: If you're a man, the Tundra's ergonomic issues, which magnify its hugeness, probably won't bug you.

But your wife/girlfriend/daughter may not like it - which will bug you, eventually.

AT THE CURB

The Tundra's probably the least boxy big truck on the market - the bed excepted. This part of the Tundra has the same high-walled, industrial-scale look that first appeared on the Super Duty F-truck a couple of years ago. The upside is your cargo's more secure. The downside is that it can be hard to get to (or even see) that cargo if you're not well over six feet tall yourself. Like other current half-tons, the Tundra's has a useful moveable tie-down system that's nice to have for securing ATVs, motorcycles and other odd-sized stuff.

My tested Tundra crew cab (two standard doors, two smaller rear doors) felt like it had more square footage than the first floor of our house. Three-across riding is possible up front (an upside to the pull-down column shifter) and if not, the center section folds down to become a useful warren of storage compartments. Flip it forward to reveal a large hidden compartment underneath that's big enough to easily swallow a laptop.

Sport buckets (with center console) are also available, if you prefer that layout.

The back seats in the crew cab are easy to get into and comfortable to be in, with no shortage of legroom - but if you want serious real estate, the CrewMax (four full-size doors) goes all the way, with an incredible 44.5 inches of backseat legroom vs. 34.7 for the regular crew cab. That's about two inches more legroom for stretching out than you'd get in a Mercedes-Benz S600 or extended wheelbase (limousine) Audi A8L or Lexus LS600L! No other half-ton truck on the market can match it.

This hugeness makes the power-actuated vertical rear window and back-up camera (display in the rearview mirror) must-have features, though.Other useful features include available folding tow mirrors, Cold Weather and TRD Off-Road Packages with M/S rated tires, skid plates and HD suspension.

Two things not there that would be nice (and which the competition offers) are a built-in trailer brake and a more comprehensive gauge package with, for instance, a temperature gauge for the automatic transmission. If you tow (especially up steep grades) having one of these can save you a $2,500 early tranny replacement.

Another thing I'm not a big fan of is the electronic limited slip axle. It uses the ABS to limit wheelspin, not a mechanical locking differential. If the ABS goes out, so does your "posi" rear.

THE REST

In terms of occupant protection in a crash, a large truck such as the Tundra is just about the safest place to be. The sheer massiveness of the vehicle - as well as the protection afforded by a girder-like frame and the fact that the thing rides higher up off the ground than most other vehicles - is an inherent advantage. Toss in multiple air bags (including standard driver's knee air bag and full-length curtain air bags) and it's hard to get hurt inside one of these vaults on wheels.

Quality-wise, the upside is the 2010 Tundra is largely the same as it was in 2007. This leaves a an objective, real-world record of excellent durability and reliability to refer to. We know it's a good, solid truck. The downside is the truck is aging and isn't the class leader in most key areas that it was three years ago. The new F-truck (and the even newer Ram 1500) present stiff competition. When the next-gen. Tundra comes out in a year or so, the re-sale value of the of the current model is likely to drop.


THE BOTTOM LINE

Though it's no longer the obvious Number One, it's still a strong contender - especially when armed with the excellent 310 hp 4.6 liter V-8. And if you need rear seat lebensraum, there's still nothing else that can touch it.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

2011 Acura Active Sound Control


Acura Active Sound Control: In recent years automakers have developed "intelligent" cruise control that automatically adjusts vehicle speed for changing traffic conditions - and self-adjusting suspension systems that continuously fine-tune ride quality for changing road conditions. Now Acura has developed an audio system that "listens" to the environment inside the cabin and adjust its output frequencies to cancel out unwanted exterior noises - literally fighting sound with sound.


The car's interior is fitted with small microphones that register unwanted noise, such as the sounds emanating from the engine compartment under hard acceleration. This, in turn, triggers the system to emit precisely timed reverse-phase audio signals through the speakers, which renders the unwanted noise frequencies less audible to human ears.


Sunday, September 5, 2010

Aston Martin Create Special Edition


Aston Martin Create Special Edition, Last year a company called Aston Martin car occupied by their new product development that is car One-77 supercar, the vehicle produced only 77 units were supported by a 6.0-liter V12 engine with 700 strong ability to rate horsepower. Now Aston Martin back to busy, on occasion this time they're busy creating a special edition vehicles Super Sport A more powerful and produced fewer than the One-77.

In the process of development of Aston Martin's Super Sport special editions they have asked for help to Star Electric Cars France. The plan is the new model vehicles will be issued only eight units with a unit price of approximately 9,600,000 USD. Aston Martin's Super Sport will be powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a capacity of 4.5 liters, with the use of these machines if they claim Super Sport was able to glide as strong as 950 horsepower. The engine mated by a six-speed manual transaxle, same fully with an integral, torque-sensing, and helical limited-slip differential.

In addition to this limited edition machine offers a carbon fiber bodywork and Brembo brakes brand or AP carbon ceramic brakes. While the interior will be occupied by RECARO Seat with material of carbon fiber, Alcantara, and encased in quality leather. Of the eight units of the vehicle they spend on each exterior will be painted with different colors, it aims to show the limited edition and extravagant price tags.

Ford Falcon with 5.0 Liter Coyote Engines

Ford Falcon with 5.0 Liter Coyote Engines, After the previous Ford announced it would produce a new block of aluminum for the machine version with a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 for 2011 GT500 car. Speculation is growing that the 5.0-liter V8 is said Coyote will also get the same treatment. Although there were until now Ford is still refusing to comment, until the introduction of lighter 5.4 liter, this speculation has not died.

Now comes the first supercharged 5.0 liter that will be launched in Australia in 2011 which will give new energy to the Falcon XR8 or maybe the GT-HO. Ford acknowledged that the Boss 302 could be equipped with a blower, they said it at the time of release, "Mustang supercharger team knew that would be the simplest way to extract a significant increase in the strength of the 5.0-liter V8 is new, but they chose to pursue For induction for 2012, Boss remained faithful to the original 302 Boss engine. "

Given that the remaining 5.4 and 4.6 liter V8 with applications to North America will be withdrawn in 2011, we must know how long Ford will maintain the current GT500 engine. Latest speculation is pushing a version of the Coyote who will arrive at the 50th anniversary in 2014 ponycar. And whether it would arrive or not

Taking Avion 2200 km Only With One Tank

Taking Avion 2200 km Only With One Tank, Starting from Canada down to the final point in Mexico with a distance of more than 2200 km using only one tank of fuel. But the car that he used instead of ordinary Chevy be found at local dealers.

But using a vehicle that has been modified so-called Avion which coincidentally was the name means the aircraft. Avion's light vehicles, sports cars are powered by 800cc diesel engine was successfully completed the trip with an average of 119.1 mpg (1.971/100 km). Or in other words if the car is traveling from North to South America requires only 12.4 gallons of fuel.

People who build and drive this car is Craig Henderson. Through this record-Henderson has managed to beat two previous records with the same car in 1986. But what makes the difference today is the use of new technologies, which include a new technology called the tire Goodyear Fuel Max Assurance. With a 27 percent increase, or 4 percent better fuel consumption than the previous version of the first tire that has a record when Henderson was a kid.

Avion has reached 113 miles per gallon to 55-60 miles per hour in trials. For this trip, our average speed of 55 miles per hour and argued with the usual traffic volume," Henderson said after doing his duty was. "Fuel Max tires Goodyear Assurance helps provide fuel savings that we want and with confidence we know that will have very good traction even in wet or dry conditions," continued Henderson


Third experiment Kathryn Tanaka For Nissan S13

This is not the first time for Kathryn Tanaka's Nissan RPS13 remodel it, in fact already for the third time and this is clearly a fascinating results. For years, Kathryn has designed its S13-up to a higher level with the stage by stage which passed. Resulting in a good workmanship and a perfect layer of paint and not much after all the process passed with the full calculation and accuracy.

Has this car appears more refreshing, first change the front bumper Tanaka Kouki S13 with 180 Type-X, then the front lip and side skirts. Not only until there carbon fiber goodies, spread almost all parts of the S13 is adjusted so impressed with the taste of the shape Tanaka's APR Formula GT3 mirrors. Complete with GTC-200 adjustable wing and carbon fiber hood Seibon DV II style that helped equip and improve sports performance of this Nissan.

Then upgrade the lights are also required for this cruise nights from Nissan and Tanaka choose Kazama as the clear side. Hella H4 HID and conversion as the home of the main light does not escape this car with Kathryn Tanaka's improvement ambitions. Which subsequently came up with the latest paint coating that makes it different from other Nissan R35 GT-R is Titanium Metallic who always steals the attention.

When we get into the cabin S13 will be very easy to say that the car was deliberately designed to float. Since most of the interior has been thrown out to keep the heavy vehicles to stay mild. RECARO SPG with sliding seat and steering wheel Nardi Classic Sport 360 Type A is installed for the S13. Further strengthening the above opinion about this car. With an abundance of indicators HKS RS DB which include measuring temperature, pressure and EGT. And the center console there are titanium shift knob from Project mU's a complete pedal set mU's Project

Lotus Evora S Simple And Amazing concept

Lotus Evora S Simple And Amazing concept, With a sure and confident Dany Bahar, CEO of Lotus said, "You do not realize what is missing from your driving experience until you are behind the wheel of Evora S." That is the guarantee that is said by the CEO of Lotus on the greatness of their new product.

With additional features that exist in this new S Evora. Which includes the supercharger, then the package is installed sport-utility vehicles sport button to activate the throttle is responsive and served as a drain. Then the rear diffuser to form a wide and centered as the outlet of air circulation. And viewing the display and cross-drilled rotors. The goods meet the expectations of all thats there in a car similar to the S Ebora this.

Lotus while others will make their debut in Paris as Evora IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift). But we now can see the features of Lotus Auto ease on this one. This is a package of 280 horses that ran with the system 6 speed automatic. Lotus to build transmission and gain control of a sports mode, paddle shifters and is ready to meet with people who want to recruit him out there. Lotus says that to Asia, the Middle East, and America for the want with their sports car is ready to slide. Especially for the curious to the mysterious side of this three-pedal cars.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

2011 Lincoln MKX Button-free Controls

2011 Lincoln MKX Button-free Controls: The 2011 Lincoln MKX will be the first production vehicle to dispense with traditional pushbuttons, knobs and switches for audio and climate controls. These have been replaced by touch-sensitive pads that respond not to pressure but to the proximity of a finger swipe - which disturbs a minute electrical field, which triggers the operation of whatever function the driver wishes to engage - such as adjusting fan speed or the stereo's volume. It is not necessary to actually touch or push on the panel, as you'd do on a microwave, for example.

Each pad illuminates amber when activated, returning to neutral white backlighting when off.

Jaguar debuted a similar system last year in the 2010 XF sedan, but only for a few functions, such as opening the glovebox. The Lincoln system is much more comprehensive and dispenses with most of the old-style buttons and switches one used to find all over the dash - replacing them with a smooth, ultra-modern looking surface that's also easier to keep clean since there aren't small crevices for dirt and dust to work their way into.

The only potential downside is the likely high cost to repair/replace the touch pads and associated electronics should they malfunction down the road - when the car is no longer under warranty.