Luxury Car

new sport utility vehicle freom Volkswagen Bentley

2012-01-04T07:30:00.000-08:00

Super luxury car brand Volkswagen AG, Bentley, plans to build a SUV (sport utility vehicle) high-end sports a cost of more than U.S. $ 140,000, as well as new versions of the Continental model vehicles to meet market demand for ultra-luxury cars continue to rise.

"If we take this (SUV) for the SUV market, then it will be positioned significantly above vehicles currently available in this segment," said Wolfgang Duerheimer, Bentley's Head Brand.

Automobile manufacturers based in Crewe, England said it had managed to sell as many as 7003 units Bentley. China is the second largest market after the U.S. Bentley, which sold over 1839 units.

"It has become a very good year for Bentley. The dramatic growth in sales reflects the global strength to the brand and the recognition of the excellence of quality, expertise and techniques of our car," said Durheimer.

On the mat Detroit Auto Show this month, this luxury car maker revealed, Bentley SUV will be equipped with V-8 engine is placed between Continental, even the VW Group brands under the bold claim that its upcoming SUV will present more alluring and daring of the model -model in its segment.

Kiat Esemka RAJAWALI new car from INDONESIA

2012-01-04T01:49:00.000-08:00

Jakarta - Market Car Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in Indonesia, namely the arrival of new guests Esemka newfangled SUV called Eagles. When compared with similar cars how do ya?

Although still 'inexperienced' and not as famous as the SUV in the ground water which is actually made in Japan, but this one is quite stunning car thanks to the hands of the children of the nation. Inevitably, the cars produced from a home workshop in Solo Indonesia it to public attention.

The design of the front lights remind us especially with the Honda CR-V. While the body such as the Ford Everest SUV. Of the many public officials in Indonesia simply namely Surakarta Surakarta Mayor Joko Widodo and Deputy Mayor of Surakarta Hadi Rudyatmo who want an SUV makes Esemka Eagles as official vehicles daily.

To find out how the RAJAWALI Esemka performance in Indonesia, this time detikOto want to compare three SUVs in the country including Esemka. 2 of them as the best-selling SUV in the Toyota Rush RI VVTi S 1500 cc Manual, and the SUV that has a higher class of the Honda CR-V 2000 cc.

Capacity

In terms of function Esemka Eagles did not differ from the second SUV (the Toyota Rush, Honda CR-V). But from the number of passengers Esemka more that can accommodate seven passengers. So Esemka already very thought of the needs of Indonesia who hooked pelesiran. No doubt the Eagles Esemka SUV, it is not likely fulfilled the wishes of Indonesia.

Of body size Esemka Eagles have a 5035 mm length, width 1690 mm, and height 1630 mm. Honda CR-V are shorter dimensions length 4566 mm, width 1820 mm, and height 1680 mm.

While Rush has a length of 4420 mm, width 1745 mm and 1740 mm height.

Body design

In the visible, SUV body Esemka still looks stiff and does not seaerodinamis Rush SUVs and SUV Honda CR-V. And no doubt some Esemka SUV exterior design of the car are still many outstanding arrest in the homeland. But when it comes to ideas, thinking the child is quite interesting SMK Esemka passing SUV.

The result of the child SMK succeeded in creating an SUV who claimed qualified.

Machine

Talking about machines, Esemka supported by the engine of 1500 cc SOHC 4 cylinder petrol with multi-point injection technology that is able to generate power of 105 hp at 5500 RPM rotation with maximum torque to 145 Nm at 4100 RPM. The machine was moving the rear wheels.

While the Honda CR-V 2000cc SOHC 1.997cc strengthened with engine with PGM-Fi fuel intake. In contrast to Esemkan, CR-V front-wheel drive. The machine could generate power 150 hp at 6200 rpm and torque of 190 Nm at 4200 RPM.

And for Toyota Rush reinforced 1.500cc petrol engine 5 speed manual driving the rear wheels. Collaboration can produce power 109 hp at 6,000 rpm and torque of 141 hp at 4400 RPM. Rush SUV is equipped with Electronic Power Steering (EPS).

So in terms of actual power Esemka not far behind.

Safety features and entertainment

And no less interesting Esemka Eagles had pinned electronic features similar to other SUVs, such as power steering, central lock, power windows, dual zone air conditioning, parking sensors, and a CD player. Unfortunately Esemka Eagles have not pinned airbag, unlike both Rush and Terios SUV.

The third SUV Rates

Because prices, SUV Esemka not less interesting. Because with a myriad of features, SUVs Esemka only cost Rp 90 million. Obviously a lot with both Rush and SUVs Honda CR-V. Toyota Rush 1500 cc's dress-up cost Rp 208.3 million while Suh Honda CR-V Rp 348 million.

But for Esemka currently not mass produced and is still awaiting permission from the Ministry of Transportation. But automotive enthusiasts as members of Parliament Roy Suryo pivot admitted that he had this car for 4 months.

G35 SEDAN INFINITI 2007–2008

2011-12-26T00:47:00.000-08:00

The G35 sedan underwent a major revision for the 2007 model year. This 2nd generation front-mid (FM) platform underpinning the new G is shared in part with the Infiniti M and has several structural reinforcements around the engine and rear floor area. Along with three times more laser welding and 16 percent more spot welds than the old version, overall body stiffness was improved by 40 percent. Single-pivot lower control arms in front replace the 1st gen model's twin lower links. The G35x sedan uses an ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system.

Infiniti G35 Sedan

Along with these chassis refinements sport package equipped models get firmer rear shocks, bigger front brake calipers, and larger 13-inch (330 mm) rotors all around (up from 12.6/12.1-inch front/rear). Sport package equipped cars also get a viscous limited slip differential. An all-new Active Steering package can be ordered for sport package equipped models. It features a planetary gearset on the steering shaft (similar to BMW), that varies the steering ratio between 12.0:1 and 18.5:1. A rear-wheel steering system that induces up to one degree of rear steer is also included in this package. The Active Steering package includes even stiffer shocks than the sport package at all four corners and the ride has been repeatedly reported as being too stiff for most customers except the most "enthusiastic" drivers. Base and Journey model 17-inch (430 mm) tires bump up from 215s to 225s, while the 18-inch (460 mm) upgrade (included in sport or wheel package) with 225/50-ZR18 front and 245/45-ZR18 rear is now a size smaller in front and larger in back than the 1st gen model's all-around 235/45R18s.

The updated VQ35HR is more powerful (306 hp (228 kW) at 6,800 rpm and 268 ft·lbf (363 N·m) at 4,800 rpm), more fuel efficient, and more responsive than the previous VQ35DE. The "HR" stands for "High Revolution" or "High Response". A dual-path intake (two air cleaners, throttle bodies, etc.) lowers intake tract restriction by 18 percent and new equal-length exhaust manifolds lead into mufflers that are 25 percent freer flowing. The intake is said to benefit from a ram-air effect adding three horsepower at 60 mph. Electrically actuated variable valve timing is new on the exhaust cams which broadens the torque curve. The new engine block maintains the same bore and stroke, but the connecting rods were lengthened and the block deck was raised by 8.4 mm to reduce piston side-loads. 80% of the internal components have been strengthened or redesigned to handle the increased 7,500 rpm red line, along with the use of larger crank bearings with main bearing caps reinforced by a rigid ladder-type main cap girdle. With an increase in compression ratio from 10.3:1 to 10.6:1 these changes add 26 more horsepower. Torque is down 2 foot-pounds force (2.7 N·m) from the old DE engine (268 vs. 270). The engine now sits 15 mm lower in the chassis for a lower center of gravity.

Although the horsepower rating increases only 8 hp compared to the latest version of the previous "DE" engine, the real horsepower difference was much greater due to Nissan adopting the 2006 SAE hp measurement guidelines for horsepower ratings in 2007. According to Consumer Reports an Infiniti G35 Journey sedan with a 5-speed Automatic transmission can reach 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 5.4 seconds, and the 1/4 mile (~400 m) 13.8 seconds. According to the also newly revised EPA guidelines, fuel economy is estimated at 17 mpg-US (14 L/100 km; 20 mpg-imp) in the city and 24 mpg-US (9.8 L/100 km; 29 mpg-imp) on the highway. Fuel economy is virtually identical between generations, with the second generation earning a 1-mile-per-US-gallon (0.43 km/L; 1.2 mpg-imp) edge in highway driving (both measured using EPA 2008 guidelines).

Second generation G35 performance: According to Motor Trend and Automobile Magazine, a previous model 2005 G35 6MT sedan reached 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 14.1 seconds. This gives the new 2nd gen G35 V36 sedan a solid 0.4 and 0.3 second performance advantage respectively. Five Speed automatics are on par with manual transmission cars from a performance perspective. In a 2008 Road & Track comparison test with the new 2008 Cadillac CTS a 5-speed automatic transmission equipped G35 sedan achieved a 0-60 time of 5.3 seconds, a 0-100 time of 13.1 seconds and a 1/4 mile time of 13.8 seconds at 102.9 mph (165.6 km/h). Generally a V36 G35 reaches 60 mph in the low 5 second range; 100 mph in around 13 seconds and runs the quarter mile in about 13.8 seconds. The 200 lbs. heavier all wheel drive versions are only approx. 0.3 seconds behind in each of these measurements.

Models (including the since 2009 G37):

* G35/G37 - 3.5/3.7 L V6, 306 hp (228 kW) / 328 hp (245 kW)
* G35/G37 Journey - 3.5/3.7 L V6, 306 hp (228 kW) / 328 hp (245 kW)
* G35x/G37x AWD - 3.5/3.7 L V6, 306 hp (228 kW) / 328 hp (245 kW) 4WD
* G35/G37 Sport 6MT - 3.5/3.7 L V6, 306 hp (228 kW) / 328 hp (245 kW)

In addition, a special edition of the G37 was entered into the SEMA Gran Turismo Awards in 2008.

MERIVA OPEL HISTORY Spain by Opel

2011-12-25T12:45:00.000-08:00

The Opel Meriva is a mini MPV engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel. The car is sold under the Opel brand on all of the European markets with the exception of the United Kingdom, where it is called the Vauxhall Meriva, and Latin America, where it carried the Chevrolet badge. It is built in Figueruelas, Spain by Opel.

It first appeared in late 2002. The Meriva B appeared in 2010. The new model is 4,228mm in length, up from the 4,052mm of the old version which was based on the Corsa. The new model uses revised suspension layout from the former version but with a floorpan associated with the Vauxhall seven seat Zafira MPV. Inside the design and layout of the controls, instruments and overall the higher quality reflects the theme offered by the new Astra and Insignia ranges

Like its bigger sibling, the Zafira Tourer, the Meriva has a flexible interior, named FlexSpace. Although it only has five seats in two rows, the second row can be moved forward and backwards, or pushed into the floor, making a straight platform for increased boot space. The second row can accommodate two or three passengers. In the two-passenger mode, the seats are separated from the doors and from each other much like the front seats. In three-passenger mode the back seat looks like a regular one piece seat. The front seat can be pushed fully backwards while the rear passengers can still get more than a decent amount of leg room.

MULTIAIR FIAT VALVE-LIFT SYSTEM EXPLAINED

2011-12-25T12:07:00.001-08:00

Multiair Fiat Valve-Lift System Explained. Surging gas prices and impending regulations are causing automakers to hunt for ways to increase the efficiency of gasoline engines. One of the chief inefficiencies of these engines is the restriction that’s created by the throttle plate in the intake passage, which is used to regulate how much air feeds the cylinders. Referred to as “pumping losses,” this bottleneck caused by a partially open throttle forces an engine to squander about 10 percent of energy that could otherwise be used for propulsion.

BMW, Nissan/Infiniti, and Fiat have overcome much of these pumping losses by instead throttling their engines via the intake valves—varying their lift and the amount of time the valves are open to control the engine. BMW was first, with its Valvetronic technology, which was launched on various models in 2001. It’s a complex system that uses an additional electronically actuated camshaft to vary valve lift.

The beauty of Fiat’s “Multiair” system is its simplicity; it essentially achieves what Valvetronic does by using hydraulic fluid running through narrow passages connecting the intake valves and the camshaft so the two can be decoupled. This system is modulated by an electronically controlled solenoid, and there are effectively two modes: When the solenoid is closed, the incompressible hydraulic fluid transmits the intake-cam lobe’s motion to the valve, as in a traditional engine. When the solenoid is open, the oil bypasses the passage, decoupling the valve, which then closes conventionally via spring pressure. For example, to shut the valves early, as in a part-load situation, the solenoid would be closed initially and then open partway through the intake cycle. The tricky business is correctly timing the switching of the solenoid, and Fiat has painstakingly optimized the responsiveness of the electronic controls. Aside from the fuel-economy and emissions benefits, Fiat claims Multiair can also enable a 10-percent horsepower boost. This technology will go into production in Europe later this year on a 1.4-liter turbo and will also be used on naturally aspirated engines as it spreads throughout Fiat’s lineup.

2012 RAM TRUCK 3500 HD UNIQUE REVIEW

2011-07-01T12:36:00.000-07:00

PickupTrucks.com stressed that the company long giant Pickup Concept Hauler shaken up and load-sensing, self-leveling air suspension package for Kelderman people. It is no secret that the RAM TRUCK 3500 HD is trying to educate its full-size pickup offers. The company recently abandoned the traditional setting of the rear spring leaf suspension heavy coil springs, and the addition of air-ride option would have even more versatility.

2011 RAM TRUCK 3500 HD

As PickupTrucks.com points out, air suspension with inflatable air chambers instead of springs, and a compressor plate can vary the amount of pressure on each container. Low pressure offers a comfortable ride, while the increased pressure can give the height of the vehicle body and the extra capacity. As a result, the vehicle can provide a comfortable ride, while being able to handle heavy loads. It's the same technology that truck tractors and trailers.

The fact that Aries is dabbling in the concept of systems for cars PickupTrucks.com lead to believe that we can finally see without interruption heavy equipment company. The move seems to be the perfect compromise between courtesy and capacity.

2010 RAM TRUCK 3500 HD STYLE

2012 RAM TRUCK 3500 HD INTERIOR DESIGN

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2011 NISSAN QASHQAI REVIEW DETAIL SPECS

2011-07-01T12:28:00.000-07:00

According to Nissan, during the four and a half years of production, production of the Qashqai Synderland recorded as steel is used to build all the structures that support the London Olympic Games next year. And if the alignment of the Qashqai is manufactured at the plant in Sunderland, they measured 2700 miles of end-to-end - which is enough to coach Britain's entire coastline.

2011 NISSAN QASHQAI

You may not be familiar with this particular CUV (pronounced "KASH-ky") because it is not sold in North America, but it is closer to the size and mission of our Rogue. Available in five seats standard and long wheelbase seven-seat configurations, Qashqai was launched in 2007 and facelifted in 2010. It comes with a choice of four-cylinder engines that run either the front wheels or all four through the CVT or manual transmission, and takes on the likes of Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi Outlander. It is also popular in the Japanese and Australian markets, where it is known as Dualis.

In addition to production in Japan and Iran (including the Qashqai nomadic Turkish tribe gives it its name), is the junction built mainly in the UK in Sunderland, where vehicle production has just passed the million-way, standing as one of the most prolific car ever made there. In fact, no other car reached that figure in such a short time in Britain the main self-management history.

It will not stop there, Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, recently announced during a meeting with British Prime Minister, David Cameron, a new Qashqai will be fully designed, engineered and built in the UK.

2011 NISSAN QASHQAI SPEEDOMETER

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2013 AUDI R8 V8 LIMITED EDITION DESIGN MODEL

2011-07-01T06:24:00.000-07:00

Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition models are available with special titanium-effect paint with titanium-tone wheels to match. These rolls are 19-inch double-spoke Y bits that were designed in the spitting image of the material found on the R8 Coupe GT. Buyers can also expect to find a set of red brake calipers hidden behind the wheels. All company and the standard options metal beads of paint effect will also be available on cars Memorial.

2012 AUDI R8 V8 LIMITED EDITION

Inside, the Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition is equipped with satellite navigation and the Audi Music Interface, Bang & Olufsen audio system and a single interior lighting package and a Bluetooth hands-free calling. Prices from £ 93 935 in the United Kingdom. This figure represents about $ 150,000 (including British VAT expensive), although there are no clear evidence, and none of the 100 copies of his way to the States or the amount of Audi buyers to ask the U.S. to pay.

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HIGHLANDER HYBRID AND LEXUS RX 400H RECALL

2011-06-30T07:15:00.000-07:00

Toyota announced it would voluntarily recall 45,500 Highlander Hybrid and 36,700 Lexus RX 400h vehicles were sold in the United States. What is the problem? Toyota says there is a control panel with the transistors inside the intelligent power module (IPM) in the UPS hybrid system and that "some transistors in the control panels on some of the vehicles were badly welded subjects could be damaged by the heat caused by a large current flow during heavy loads of conduct.

2008 LEXUS RX 400H

Toyota says that the worst case is that the vehicle is to go into safe mode, or the fuse and the vehicle coasts to a stop. In order to solve the problem, Toyota has made the necessary spare parts and notify the owners by mid-July, when, and how they can get vehicles repaired free of charge. If you're curious about your car, you can call directly to Toyota or Lexus. Telephone numbers and other information are available in the press release after the jump.

2009 LEXUS RX 400H INTERIOR

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2014 NEW PORSCHE ACC INNODRIVE STYLE

2011-06-30T06:26:00.000-07:00

Porsche is always a great first sports car company we all love and adore for many reasons. In recent years, so, Porsche has challenged us all with certain products and technical features that have caused the general discussion. But Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen-based company also regularly the lion's share of amateurs with big dreams.

2014 PORSCHE ACC INNODRIVE

We have just been brought to his research Hardcore & Design Center in the country Weissach Green Farm just outside of Stuttgart to run special test mule Panamera S equipped with the latest iteration of software development at Porsche ECU, will make people like us fret. Until we have experienced first hand.

Adaptive Cruise Control is a very common choice these days, especially on the big Porsche, which are run regularly in traffic on the roads. It's a good idea that has been faithfully serving the owners since its inception.

But we just tried the next phase in the development of ACC, ACC InnoDrive called, an acronym for innovative training. It is officially part of the strategy subset of the umbrella Intelligent Drive Porsche Intelligent Performance.

2015 PORSCHE DESIGN ACC INNODRIVE

2014 PORSCHE ACC INNODRIVE INTERIOR

2013 PORSCHE ACC INNODRIVE GADGET

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2012 NEW KIA OPTIMA HYBRID DESIGN JUOOZ

2011-06-29T08:15:00.000-07:00

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid is an animal that looks very nice is not the battery carrying brothers - at least initially. Just like their cousins are more traditionally powered, hybrid Optima flow return line from the camera and smiling mischievously slick face in a greenhouse. Shoulder thin to help break the Optima when viewed from the side, and a series of individual LED taillights to integrate this data neatly in the back.

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

Kia engineers have used a number of settings to help the hybrid in its quest for better fuel economy. The Optima has a non-hybrid Nissan 370Z-like drag coefficient of 0.29, but Kia wanted to get this figure is slightly lower for the hybrids. To achieve this, engineers have installed their babies with gas-electric elements mesh, a plastic shoe, a rear spoiler, rear bumper and revised slightly lower ride height.

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Engine Specs

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Interior Design

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Space Room

2010 Kia Optima Hybrid HD Wallpaper

The 2012 THINK CITY SPECS REVIEW DETAIL

2011-06-28T22:00:00.000-07:00

The 2012 Think City is a backdoor in the power of 100 percent with body panels and interior trim recyclable. Is designed to appeal to urban ecosystems warriors, but has a broader appeal? We took the key and spent a few hours around the scooter Orange County, California, coast to find out.

2012 THINK CITY

If Paula Deen was responsible for the design of the city of Think Outside, his recipes require a lot of Smart, a key flagship Mini Cooper smashed a Suzuki SX4 and of course a load of butter. The last part may explain the dull yellow color seen on our test vehicle. Despite the sunny exterior of our car, just think the city offers EV in three colors, pink, sky blue and classic black. That's fine with us because our test would be better if she did not know most of the Vi-On-Sex-of-our-baby yellow.

Think has been ultra-compact route with the City of EV, and it makes sense to see that this little two-seater is designed to fight for parking spaces in urban areas.

2013 THINK CITY

2011 THINK CITY INTERIOR DESIGN

2012 THINK CITY ROOM SPACE

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2013 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT by Bentley's Mulliner

2011-06-28T09:22:00.000-07:00

New Continental GT by Bentley's Mulliner division written by Raul Pires, who designed the car, cut the pieces to weave a little aggression in the coupe, which is already the closest to England to take a motorized English Bulldog.

2013 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT

Called Pack Classic, the specification includes an intake manifold and the boards in front and a wing and diffuser again, all in carbon fiber. Bits of optional covers such as mirrors and "extension rings" side are also carbon fiber, wings and the vent behind the front wheels are dark mask with a telescope FC. Twenty-one stylish wheels equipped complete list.

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2010 LAMBORGHINI ESTOQUE SROB DESIGN

2011-06-28T08:55:00.000-07:00

2012 Lamborghini Estoque is one thing and one thing only: two-door supercars. That's it. Until recently, it was not even make much of racing. And outside of the "Rambo Lambo" LM002 (photo below right), he never did anything with more than two doors or a roof higher than even the Napoleonic Wars of its customers. But that is about to change.

2010 LAMBORGHINI ESTOQUE

In recent years, rumors, and transfer production of the Lamborghini sedan and crossover vehicles. The first was mainly boosted by the appearance of the Estoque concept (pictured above) of the 2008 Paris Motor Show, but both are possible to increase the integration of the Volkswagen empire.

More logical, however, recent reports suggest that Lamborghini will build one of the two, but not both. As for what will be the one, but still in the air. The company is building prototypes would be evaluated both for production by the high command and decided in time for the 50 anniversary of the company a few years from now.

Crossover based on next-generation Porsche Cayenne would be more in favor of a proposal that could wearing a sloping roof as the BMW X6, but with only two doors (three if you count the elevator and back) and a much high price.

2010 LAMBORGHINI ESTOQUE DESIGN

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2013 CAMARO TRANSFORMERS SPECIAL EDITION

2011-06-28T08:31:00.000-07:00

Transformers franchise is scheduled to hit theaters Tuesday, June 28. Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon will continue the trend of offering a massive stage show in which General Motors vehicles. One of these vehicles in bursts of Michael Bay-Fest is a yellow Chevrolet Camaro, which bears the name of Bumblebee, Autobots and plantains and black car is to generate a special edition that fans can throw at him.

2013 TRANSFORMERS SPECIAL EDITION CAMARO

It's called the 2013 Special Edition Transformers Camaro and you can order one from July. If you do, your lure Bumblebee arrives in dealerships later this fall. The Camaro Autobot Transformers door badges on the wings, black stripes down the hood, roof and tail, a rear spoiler and special Bumblebee-black-out 20-inch alloys sporting Autobot logo center caps. Dealers will also be able to provide and install a ground effects package and a set of 21-inch wheels, so that customers can more closely mimic the Camaro screen.

The interior of the Camaro Transformers 2012 edition also gets unique accents. Surfaces in black leather with contrast stitching is yellow, while the Autobot logo can be seen on headrests and center console lid.

2013 TRANSFORMERS SPECIAL SEAT EDITION CAMARO

2013 CAMARO TRANSFORMERS SPECIAL DESIGN

2012 MINI COOPER COUPE SPECS REVIEW

2011-06-20T22:03:00.000-07:00

2012 Mini Cooper convertible, which is the first production car manufacturer of two cars, and also the fastest box stock Mini ever. The outer surface is undoubtedly the Mini coupe, but very new at the same time. This is the first MINI is built on the "three box" design concept, which means that the body, surrounded by a glass roof and three drawers are built on a horizontal plane. The face is familiar, and shows aggression under the guise of John Cooper Works (pictured), thanks to the chin spoiler, the flow of a large bumper. Rear, and bubbles up to the roof, where observers say the places where conventional Cooper Coupe rapidly. Added the back hides a small active form of the Aero-wing, which is automatically put into service 50 mph. Spoiler dating back to hidden when the speed drops below 37 mph, and the technology is not just the first Mini, BMW, but for the whole family.

2012 MINI COOPER COUPE

Mini Cooper Cup 2012 offers three variants Base Coupe Cooper, Cooper S Coupe and Coupe John Cooper Works. All three use a 1.6-liter four-cylinder comes mated to a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic transmission is also available for the Cooper and Cooper S Coupe Coupe. The mill produces entry-level 121 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 118 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm, which helps it go from 0-60 mph in 8.3 seconds and a top speed of 127 mph. European standard lists fuel economy of 5.4 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to nearly 44 miles per gallon, but official U.S. EPA estimates not yet available.

Both spicy, Coupe and Coupe S JCW, add a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection for the 1.6-liter four-pot. Power of S is estimated at 181 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm through 5000 rpm. An overboost function temporarily allows a jump to 192 lb-ft from 1700 rpm to 4500 rpm. In jcw trim, Coupe benefits from 208 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 192 lb-ft of torque from 1850 rpm to 5600 rpm. Boost Plus can also be found here, and pushes the torque to 207 lb.-ft. at 1700 rpm through 4500. S Coupe goes from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, and JCW Coupe needs just 6.1 seconds for the same trip. Each peak 140 miles per hour, capable of 142 Coupe S and JCW able to Nick 149 mph.

2012 MINI COOPER COUPE ENGINE SPECS

2012 MINI COOPER COUPE

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2012 AC SCHNITZER MINI EAGLE DETAIL REVIEW

2011-06-20T21:13:00.000-07:00

Based in Germany, AC Schnitzer says its mini eagle has grown based on the version John Cooper Works hot hatch, the fastest Mini ever. Packing 260 horsepower in a shell that has poured about 200 pounds, we are inclined to believe them.

2012 AC SCHNITZER MINI EAGLE

Eagle Schnitzer back up their claims on paper with a blast around 1:13 Hockenheim GP. Schnitzer hear that it tastes a supercharged AMG and M3 offers more in the moment.

With 260 supercharged horsepower on tap and the wheels at each corner, it looks like an absolute riot.

2011 AC SCHNITZER MINI EAGLE DESIGN MIRROR

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2012 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID CAR OF THE YEAR

2011-06-16T12:47:00.000-07:00

Nissan Altima Hybrid, the time has come. In 2011 model year Altima Hybrid vehicles marks the last hurray. According to Kicking Tires, a little Altima Hybrid sales dismal in his life, mainly because the vehicle was sold only in a handful of states (those who stuck to more stringent emission standards of California), unlike its major competitors.

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID

Originally launched in 2007, was the Nissan Altima Hybrid first foray into the gas-electric arena with a system derived from the Toyota Hybrid Drive. According to the EPA, the Altima Hybrid rated to 33 miles per gallon in combined driving. Not bad, but quite small when one considers that 40 mpg is the new benchmark.

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID ENGINE SPECS

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2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PHEV PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE

2011-06-16T11:46:00.000-07:00

The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle has two unique features: a selected EV driving mode and the ability to apply the power back to its electric-only range of the engine.

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PHEV

The selected EV driving mode will be useful for trips that require the use of a road or the distance traveled rather than shopping in the city running. This will allow the PHEV Prius drivers to save energy just to walk. A button allows you to disable the EV mode on or off.

All over the sawmill regeneration using hybrid Prius to recharge the battery. In PHEV protoptye no more energy to be recovered and stored for later use as the standard, non plug-in approach. This means that there was no way to extend EV-only range with no connection back in. on the production version of the plug-in hybrid Prius, the car will be able to enjoy the energy regenerated, and extend time the car can use the EV mode.

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PHEV HYBRID CARS

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2013 CHEVROLET SONIC TOK RA HATCHBACK

2011-06-06T04:11:00.000-07:00

Ford Fiesta first landed in 2010, seemed a model doomed to follow in the footsteps of American compact cars that had preceded it. Through December this year, no sale of the smallest member of the crest of the Blue Oval family more than 4000 units per month. Despite a marketing campaign pandemic buzz and healthy before starting the car, production delays and gas prices has hardly tolerable to help establish models of dealers.

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But as fuel prices inch ever skyward, with the smaller blue oval starts to pull. In May 7120 units of single bound Fiesta lots. More importantly, the small car that the average selling price higher than the old Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla - all much larger vehicles.

With the little Ford ready for big numbers this year, it is clear that American buyers are turning to small cars inside as they have not done for ages. General Motors is naturally eager to prove he can build a competitor in the segment B. In 2012, Chevrolet Sonic is the latest effort by the company in the category. Succeeding disappointing Aveo is a glaring need for Sonic to prove that GMOs can do more than relieve the Korean hatches in the dock.

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2012 VOLKSWAGEN BLUESPORT ROADSTER REVIEW

2011-06-05T12:22:00.000-07:00

Just as the same platform supports the Volkswagen Polo, Audi A1, Skoda Fabia and Seat Ibiza (none of which are naturally available in North America), and the second supports the Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne, the company's new roadster mid-engine chassis is divided into different models of the tree whole enterprise. The project was done for several years, but the rate of development towards the production of Autocar has some details on what to expect.

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The platform is expected to produce a production version of the photo above Volkswagen BlueSport all started a few years ago, and R4 Audi and Porsche 550 revival. While Audi and Porsche are expected to offer 2.0-liter turbocharged four-legged, the engines tend to be very different: a line of the Audi brand and a flat-four boxer for Porsche. The R4 is rumored to get a diesel engine as well, while the VW should start with a 1.4-liter turbo four. Departure for the different versions must be within 170 to 380 horsepower.

Power is not all that different from one model to another, however. Design, one expects to take different directions, Volkswagen agreed that the marks straight edge style language, R4 when the sharp edges on the concept of e-tron and Porsche have more rounded approach to the retro days of the 550 Spyder Recalls time.

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2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 AMG SROB DESIGNS

2011-06-05T04:35:00.000-07:00

Mercedes-Benz has at least two fewer cars' tax "gas-guzzler list published by the UP Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. This continues a positive trend in the business. Iin 2011, 12 MB models applicable to the dreaded gas-guzzler tax , one fewer than in 2010 and 10 fewer than in 2006.

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Started in 1978, gas-guzzler tax is allocated for the purchase of vehicles at the time against the "exceptionally low fuel consumption." one-time fee ranges price from $ 1,200 to $ 7,700.

In addition to removing vehicles from the list, said five models MB 2011 - S600, S65 AMG, CL600, CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG - are subject to reduced fees in relation to the amount the previous year. Vehicles must avoid the dreaded tax on gasoline drinker for 2012 include the CLS550 and CLS63 AMG.

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2013 MERCEDES-BENZ F-CELL LAUCHING IN GOOD MARKET

2011-06-04T12:15:00.000-07:00

The trio of futuristic hydrogen traps wandered around the circumference of the globe and has accumulated nearly 18,641 miles each in the process. The whole thing wrapped up against the Mercedes-Benz headquarters in Stuttgart - the exact place where the vehicles began their journey back in January.

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German carmaker hopes that the station found that fuel cell vehicles are a viable alternative to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, and RSV, and that legislators and firms respond spread of necessary infrastructure, easy to use car cell fuel.

The trip lasted 70 days and in many cases, B-Class F-Cell vehicles have been forced to rely on mobile hydrogen fueling station for their needs. Mercedes-Benz said that when filling stations were available, it took just a few minutes by boat up out of the tanks. Hit the jump to see the full press release, and if you are looking for some insight into what is like living in car fuel cells, controlling a piece of F-Cell Price.

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2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID PLATINUM SLEX

2011-06-04T10:51:00.000-07:00

2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, for example, uses the technology itself, but in practice is the opposite of Toyota. An elegant fashion baby fat, the Escalade Hybrid is able to produce animal sounds and bursts surprising speed.

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Expensive boat for eight passengers in luxury, this full-size hybrid SUV could easily be dismissed as a dinosaur, overpriced - especially when it is getting a bit 'long-in-the-tooth as the competition continues to evolve. GM knows this and has recently committed to invest a bundle of Arlington plant, which produces GMT900 platform cash cow riding a Caddy.

A substitute may be on track for 2014 but still could not help feeling that there is something compelling about this generation of strong wings, large rolling stock outstanding courage worthy of being reviewed. Not wanting to waste time with anything less than complete specifications of the pivot, we call on the week with Platinum hybrid model seen here. Click past the jump to see if this game has Baller.

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VOLVO P1800 DESIGN TURNS 50

2011-06-04T10:20:00.000-07:00

Volvo P1800 was always meant to be pleasing to the eye. Although he never wanted for the highest volume Volvo P1800 still has to record their own way. 1800 debuted in 1961, way to get your Volvo dealer in the hope that people can escape from something. The design is attributed to Pietro Frua, while the famous Italian study does not do the drawings, it was Pelle Petterson, a student adviser and the son of Frua Volvo Helmer Pettersson, who wrote the draft to win. classic form of a beautiful coupe still turns heads even see how that crept into the last moment of concern, then president of Volvo Gunnar Engellau and cheated him out of his desire to be an Italian car design. The trick does not seem to matter, and a wise move to give the car ride Saint Roger Moore in the television series has helped to develop an interest.

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Tense and positive publicity only go so far, so good for the Volvo had a strong mechanical components borrowed its model 122. higher-mileage cars in the world is a 1800, currently headed by 3 million miles, has shown the strength of 1,800 diamond-hard. The new 1.8-liter engine, B18, debuted P1800, and through the unit, the car has an increase in displacement and fuel injectors. In 1971, 1800ES car turned into a sports sedan will be the Gran Turismo Estate, which has inspired today's Volvo C30.