October 28th, 2009
under Volkswagen.
The cost of the Volkswagen’s Golf Bluemotion is released and it is from £17,325.
It connotes that it is capable of 74.3mpg on average with the CO2 emissions of 99g/km and it is £785 more than the standard 106bhp 1.6 TDI Golf.
But the company says that a driver using 10,000 miles a year will save over £120 a year in fuel costs alone.
Further, the VW Golf Bluemotion is motorized by the standard Golf’s 106bhp 1.6-litre common-rail diesel engine and it comes with stop-start, regenerative braking, longer gear ratios and low-friction tyres.
To assist in cutting drag and improve aerodynamics it has a styling kit and the sports bumpers, sideskirts, a bigger rear roof spoiler and 15-inch alloys are included in it.
In order to increase efficiency, weight-saving measures have been used with the spare tyre put back by a tyre repair kit.
October 27th, 2009
under BMW.
In the start of the year 2010, the BMW 5-series wl go on sale. Adding, the BMW 5-series with styling is far more passive shape than the existing car’s with the nose almost similar to the 5-series GT.
From the present 3-series, the car’s sober shape is provided and comes with the trademark kinked C-pillar and a larger kidney grille. And the new 5-series is based on the similar platform as the 5-series GT.
Moreover, there will be new codenames for the the 2010 5-series: F10 for the saloon, F11 for Touring and F07 for the Gran Turismo. Also, the car will be somewhat larger than the gregarious model but BMW has discarded its use of lightweight aluminium on major parts of the car choosen as an alternative for an all-steel arrangement.
courtesy: www.autocar.co.uk
Furthermore, aerodynamic features are anticipated to assist lower the car’s drag and aid in reducing fuel utilization and emissions.
October 27th, 2009
under Lexus.
Lexus confirmed that only 500 of LFA car will be produced and it is £343,000 V10-powered supercar which was revealed at Tokyo motor show recently.
Currently it is made sure that purchasers will be able to put for their LFA to be stripped out and built to a track specification even though the powertrain and engine not changed.
It is said that the LFA is such a tailored machine that buyers can indicate pretty much about their need.
The LFA has made a number of race appearances at the Nurburgring 24 Hours and it was shown as a concept car six years ago.
Also the company has confirmed that it has no plans to run a race series for the cars.
October 27th, 2009
under Mazda.
On November 1st the facelifted Mazda CX-7 will be entering the sales and the cost is £25,785.
With a new 171bhp 2.2-litre diesel and a single trim, the reworked crossover 4×4 will be available. Adding, a larger front grille plus more kit, including leather seats, a Bose sound system and sat-nav are offered.
The ride comfort and handling have been considerably improved, says Mazda.
Moreover, the move to diesel power aided the revised CX-7 to average 37.7mpg and gives out 199g/km of carbon dioxide and which is a significant improvement that is observed.
October 27th, 2009
under Mini.
For the Mini 4×4, the release is getting setback for another time. Previously, it was planned for September’s Frankfurt motor show and it was postponed to next January’s Detroit motor show.
As the production facilities for the car are not yet in place it further moved until March’s Geneva motor show. And the Mini, that is alleged to be called either the Crossman or Countryman, will be made at Magna’s plant in Austria.
Further to loosen the capacity to do this BMW has to move its X3 production facilities to Spartanburg, South Carolina. Also the move is not over and no statements were provided from Mini.
October 25th, 2009
under Bugatti.
Bugatti Veyron has entered into the sale and the price is £899,995.
Further, on the odometer the all-black 2008 Veyron has just 1500 miles and its 253mph high speed is 33mph faster than Button’s Brawn GP F1 car.
Previously, it was put up for sale but purchasers are not bought and with the success, Button has placed the car up for sale once more.
As of now, Button has a Mercedes CLK DTM AMG, Ferrari Enzo, Audi RS6 Avant, BMW M5 and a Mercedes C63 AMG in his garage.
In earlier Formula One world championship leader Jenson Button was having a Ferrari F430 Spider, Ferrari 360, Ferrari 550 Maranello, Ford GT and a Porsche Carrera GT.
October 25th, 2009
under Lexus.
Intended for the Lexus LFA, an online configurator has been released. Adding, for the supercar, overall 28 exterior paintwork colours are available with five different shades for the brake calipers, and three tones for the alloy wheels.
Passion Pink, Fresh Green, Lavender are the exterior colours that are included and the colour options can be viewed in the site as well.
Moreover, it is motorized by a 552bhp 4.8-litre V10, the Lexus LF-A hits 0-62mph in 3.7sec and has a high speed of 202mph and only 500 cars will be made.
October 25th, 2009
under Honda.
For the next generation of cars, the Honda Company is working on active aerodynamics and within a period of five years it will bring in the technology.
Active aero would be launched to get away from the high, cut off tail that typifies cars such as the Insight and forthcoming CR-Z, said Nobuki Ebisawa, Honda’s R and D managing director.
Further, for improving air flow over the roof and rear of the car this is the finest shape.
However he added that there were other solutions to reducing drag and improving aerodynamic efficiency that wouldn’t have such an upshot in the appearance of the car.
October 22nd, 2009
under Mercedes.
A power improved package for the C63 AMG has got introduced by Mercedes. Adding, the Mercedes C63 AMG with Performance Package Plus turns out an extra 30bhp and making its output to 480bhp.
By alterations to the 6.3-litre engine with used forged pistons designed for the SLS AMG supercar, plus new connecting rods and a lightweight crankshaft the increase in the power is provided and the ECU is changed as well.
The C63 AMG saloon accelerates from 0-62mph in 4.4sec – a tenth faster compared to the standard car and it is 1.2sec faster to 124mph.
On saloon and estate models, the tuning pack is available and it adds up an AMG high performance brake system, a carbonfibre lip spoiler and a sportier steering wheel in addition.
In Europe the prices begins at 7080 euros (£6413).
October 22nd, 2009
under Nissan.
An improved version of the GT-R has got released by Nissan at the Tokyo motor show.
Even though there are rear diffuser cooling ducts that were previously only available on the Spec-V, the car is virtually the same. Adding, below the skin the GT-R has tweaked suspension settings to augment comfort to some extent without disturbing roadholding.
Further, the catalysts have improved flow to perk up low and mid-range responsiveness and the navigation system has been enhanced in addition. And the hardcore Spec-V models come with revised rear shock absorber settings to get better both ride and handling.
Also presently the modifications are only available for the Japanese market GT-Rs.
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