Jul
11
Arden Range Rover Sport with Wing Doors
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Arden Range Rover Sport amid Wing Doors review:
Elegance, supple sportiness and understatement hold consistently continued the recognizing portions of English cars. For throughout 30 ages now, tuning experts Arden on Krefeld, Germany, can`t resist the draw of such vehicles. This is the place at which most shoppers hold run to for ages now surrounded by preferences on either common aspects or for custom customisation on such a Jaguar or Range Rover. The a large amount of spectacular revision for the Range Rover Sport is right out available: wing doors!
Sophisticated wing door construction
Gone are the days when just persons italian sports cars bearing steer logos got intended amongst wing doors. Arden indicates these kinds of characteristics soar SUVs as immensely establishing themselves as trail blazers. Arden achieves currently one-of-a-kind check with use of a professional door hinge unit this opens the hand made door mostly to the outside, at that time slowly but surely glides it upwards and gently opens it completely. A gas spring adds force to the opening cycle and comes down unnecessary strain to a minimum. The thorough mechanism is individually personal obtained of astronomical class stainless steel.
The sophisticated constructing that is pertinent due to the bad things in terms of on hand space, portions thorough engineering know-how. The largest degree of precision group is mastered by the German establishments surrounded by flying colours. As Arden takes security to heart, all mechanisms are attentively tested in accordance among manufacturing car UN-ECE regulations. Wing doors catapults most any Range Rover Sport to seem to be the ultimative demonstrate car! Price for alteration to the initial median doors includes installation.
From occurrence package to increased performance
Whether it`s an existence enhancement package or to substantiate performance, Arden supplies thorough opportunities for individualisation of the Range Rover Sport.
The German institutions post a variety of fuel enhancement portions and accessories for better performance of diesel and gas engines. Arden enables the V8 diesel TDV8 an increased performance to 315 HP and 700 Nm torque. The top version of the gas engine receives an substantiate in size for its compressor motor to 4,5 litres. Peak performance: 480 HP. Torque: 680 Nm. Vmax: 270 km/h.
Through the make it easier for of a extensive Arden bodywork kit for the AR5 or by widening the measurements for an AR6, the Range Rover Sport observer is left in an much !no! memorable impression. Likewise, Ardens wheels screen a Residual treat. Whether “Sportline” in 23-inch or Monoblock Rims “Dakar” in 22-inch: the Range Rover Sport is adequately if ideal footing.
Arden excessive performance squander institutions not alone renders an acoustic tuning, but has an diminish on electricity as well. Driving enhancements according to Arden possible results in distinctive proper handling and increased driving safety. In presently same manner, a surplus additonally in theme safety is promised surrounded by Ardens grown brake approach that forward for replenish&wshyp;able deceleration
End of Arden Range Rover Sport surrounded by Wing Doors review.
Jul
11
Citroen takes wraps off new C3 Picasso
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Supermini-MPV targets Renault Modus and family styling is supplied a different twist.
Citroen’s fresh masterpiece appears set to turn rivals blue amongst envy. Auto Express brought you exclusive spy shots of its new supermini MPV endure month. Now, official pictures of the C3 Picasso own arrived - and
it’s most any inch the artistic production its and cr suggests.
The French steady is willing to tempt mortgage holders away out of rivals this kind of as the Renault Modus and Ford’s forthcoming B-Max provided its new car, that is the third to wear the Picasso badge. It shares these types of family aspects as a wraparound windscreen, but as an all-new design, it serves to additionally be different based on what i read in the rest of the C3 line-up. A boldly styled front investing in tapered lights is complemented by a span of sporty features. There’s a deep front bumper, chunky alloys, front foglights and a dual grille. Flared wheelarches and SUV-style roof rails thorough the look.
At the back, high-mounted lights frame a split tailgate provided an independently opening glass section for versatile boot access. The curved A-pillars are similar to individuals on the perfect C4 Picasso.
According to Citroen, at 1.63 metres tall and 1.73 metres wide, the C3 would give out an astonishing total sum of cabin space. And the panoramic glass sunroof - that is the biggest in the superiority - shoots up the airy feel. In addition to the central levelheaded features, Citroen has as well focused on passenger comfort. So the seating position is high, and legroom is maximised - in the back, the bench adjusts by further as opposed to 150mm. It can in addition be folded flat to post 500 litres of storage.
The person is planning to be underpinned by a platform that as well forms the motive of the Peugeot 207 and next-generation C3.
Engine options comprise 1.4-litre VTi 95 and 1.6 VTi 120 petrols, as vastly as the existant 1.6-litre HDi 90 and HDi 110 diesels, as offered providing the 207. Specifications for UK cars experience yet to be finalised, but a production-ready version of the C3 Picasso would debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, alongside the rest
of the exemplary range. Prices are set to begin at about the £9,500 mark when it goes on sell approaching year.
May
8
Fiat New Cars
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The Italian car major, Fiat is all set to go places in India. It is planning a huge comeback in the Indian automobile market and plans to launch around 8 cars in the next 2 years, 2008-2009. A decade ago, its Ranjangaon plant near Pune was set up but there were hardly any productions. Now, this unit is going to be alive and rocking with activity due to the major expansion program planned by Fiat India.
Fiat is all set to launch car models from its global portfolio like the two-door Cinquecento (European best seller), the Linea, Palio Multijet and even Ferrari. It is also refurbishing its sales and service network, which was supposed to be the aspect where Fiat used to fumble earlier. Fiat India is expected to start hiring very rapidly to fasten the production, promotions and sales. At present, the Ranjangaon plant makes two versions of the Palio. In 2008, we will have a third version with the multijet engine technology.
The biggest surprise given by Fiat is that it has opted to produce CBU, i.e. Completely Built Units. This can be expected to be seen even in small evocative hatchbacks. This is the first time anyone has decided to tread this path for brand building. India will soon have a treat for all Fiat worshippers with as much many as six cars being launched this year. Given below is a small briefing on some of the anticipated cars.
Fiat Palio 1.3
The Fiat Palio 1.3 Stile hatchback is powered by the superior 1.3 Multijet engine, the same one that works in the award-winning Suzuki Swift DDiS model. It has a price tag of around Rs 4.5 lakh and is supposed to be the short-term model for Fiat in India, before the launch of all-new Palio based on the previous generation Punto floorpan around 2009.
Fiat Grande Punto
One of the leading cars of Europe, the Fiat plans to launch the Grand Punto in India as well. Not only is the car comfortable and spacious, it is powered by the multijet engine for excellent performance. Priced at Rs 5-5.5 lakhs, this car is sure to make all prospective buyers reach for their cheque books as soon as possible.
Fiat Linea
Based on the concept of the Punto, the Fiat Linea is another car which is at par with excellence. It offers a very smooth ride, decent performance and the fuel economy is worth applauding for. This car will be priced at approximately Rs 7.5 - 8 lakhs, making it quite a steal.
Fiat Alfa
This is one such car that can easily compete against BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class and the Audi A4 in India. Complete with sleek exteriors and comfortable interiors, the Alfa will make automobile lovers and critics smile with pride. It will be introduced with quite a heavy price tag of around Rs. 28 lakhs and its sale will hugely depend on Indian road conditions and the company’s service back-up.
May
7
Ford Europe launches new top shelf Mondeo - the Titanium X Sport
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Click above for high-res gallery of the Ford Mondeo Titanium X Sport
The Ford Mondeo has been a well received car in Europe, and Ford says that there’s so much demand for high-end models that it’s decided to introduce a new top-of-the-line version called the Titanium X Sport. Dubbed “the most desirable Mondeo yet” by Ford, the Titanium X Sport will be available either as a saloon (sedan) or estate (wagon) and be powered by Ford’s 2.5L turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine or its 2.2L TDCi diesel mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission. New 18-inch alloy wheels, side skirts and chrome dual exhaust tips add a premium punch to the visuals, while the interior benefits from red stitching on its leather seats, as well as a cow hide-covered steering wheel and shifter. You’ll find no wood veneer on this car’s instrument panel, as aluminum inserts and piano black inlays give the Mondeo’s domicile a more stark and modern feel. There is a “sports suspension”, but it appears that the Titanium X Sport is more show than actual go. Buyers will, however, get a nice long list of standard features to keep them company while accelerating to 62 mph in 8.4 seconds in the diesel-powered version.
Gallery: Ford Mondeo Titanium X Sport
[Source: Ford Europe]
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May
7
Your oil dollars at work - $9.8 million license plate auction in the UAE
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While fuel prices continue to ratchet up and put a squeeze on all aspects of the world economy, times are flush within the borders of major oil producing nations. So flush, in fact, that several Emiratis found a total of 9.8 million dollars to indulge in low-number license plates at a recent auction. The fascination with distinctive tags is a world-wide phenomenon, but $926,000 for a plate that says “50G” is uniquely asinine. If that’s what our last few fillups helped purchase, we’re going to bike more.
[Source: Yahoo]
May
7
VW Group’s next small-car platform to get AWD across the board
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Posted May 6th 2008 2:59PM by Damon Lavrinc
Filed under: Economy, Euro, Hatchbacks, Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Audi metroproject quattro Concept.
Buyers of the next generation of Volkswagen-developed small cars will have one more option box to tick when placing their order: all-wheel-drive. The new platform, dubbed PQ25, will find its way underneath a handful of new models, spanning the range from the low-end (SEAT), mid-grade (VW) and luxury (Audi). All-wheel-drive won’t be an option for the new SEAT Ibiza, but consumers of the next VW Polo (specifically the CrossPolo) might be able to outfit their tiny runabout with AWD, while the Audi A1, due out in late 2009, will continue the automaker’s love affair with quattro. [Source: Automotive News – sub. req'd]
May
7
Corvette ZR1 chief engineer Tadge Juechter recently sat down to participate in a live chat on GMNext to answer questions about Chevy’s new supercar, with topics ranging from fuel-economy to production numbers.
GM hasn’t run its fuel economy test yet, but in a previous release from the General, it expects the ZR1 to be the most fuel-efficient 600-hp vehicle on the market. Juechter did say that the ZR1, “will be somewhat less [fuel-efficient] than a Z06,” which is currently rated at 15/24 by the EPA, “and we expect a small gas-guzzler tax [on the ZR1].” Production will be limited to 2,000 units each year for worldwide consumption and pricing will be revealed sometime this month.
Juechter went on to say that ZR1 accessories wouldn’t be made available for lesser Corvette models, so buyers won’t be able to option up for carbon-ceramic brakes or Michelin tires on their Z06s. When asked if engineers considered all-wheel-drive for the ZR1, he emphasized that making the vehicle as lightweight as possible was a top priority and that an AWD system “would have added too much mass.” And on the topic of price gouging by dealers, Juechter said only one thing: “We’re strongly encouraging dealers to charge MSRP.” Good luck on that.
Gallery: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
[Source: InsideLine]
May
3
Though Men’s Vogue has already attempted to disprove the theory that only women can get away with driving one, it seems that smart has seen the need to dispel some rumors about the fortwo, their little urban runabout. Specifically, many people apparently question how large of a person the smart can easily handle, how safe a car this small could be, how much room there is for stuff and what features the fortwo is equipped with. In all honesty, the smart would probably work for a large percentage of the population of both the U.S. and the U.K., but certainly not for every situation likely to come up in everyday life. As a second car or strictly for commuting, we imagine that the smart would meet the needs of quite a few drivers who would never even consider a vehicle this small.
Just for fun, why not check out the truth about smart here. Even if you hate the car, you may enjoy seeing it mildly-mangled by a wrecking ball.
[Source: the truth about smart
May
3
Eurospares, based in Essex, UK, specializes in spare parts for Italian cars, boasting 12,000 square feet worth of spares for Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Maseratis. As The Independent reports, if you need headlamps for a Lamborghini Miura, a steering column for a Ferrari 360, or a chassis and body for a BB512, the people at Eurospares have your back. But spares for out-of-production exotics need to come from somewhere, and this is where some readers might find themselves feeling queasy.
Eurospares honcho James Pumo gets parts from all around — in some cases, from sources his father formed relationships with many, many years ago. Sometimes, however, the parts received don’t come piled in shipping boxes; sometimes, they arrive as a whole, like the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 you see above. Nice, right? Don’t get too attached. As Eurospares details on its website, rust issues and a problem in one cylinder mean that the old stallion is going to get fully dismantled and parted out. It must die so that perhaps another 330 in need can be returned to its former glory. For car guys, witnessing the company’s breakup operations must be akin to a vegan getting a tour of a slaughterhouse — horrifying and mentally-scarring. On the flipside, to owners seeking the final piece of a restoration/repair puzzle, Eurospares is like that mythical pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. It’s all about perspective, we guess. Those of you interested in seeing what’s scheduled to head to the big garage in the sky courtesy of Eurospares’ blowtorch-wielding car slayers, click here. It might make you a little sad, though, so don’t say we didn’t warn you.
[Source: The Independent]
Apr
19
We hadn’t realized this until it was pointed out by Mike Levine at Pickuptruck.com, but when Dodge debuted the 2009 Ram 1500 at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show amidst a herd of cattle, it only had the Crew Cab model on hand. Regular Cab versions of the Ram have remained absent from public view… until now. Pickuptruck.com has the scoop on the two-door, two-passenger half-ton pickups, and we have to say the Ram’s new design looks just as good with a small cab as it does with an extended one. The 2009 Dodge Ram Regular Cab can be had with either a 6-foot 4-inch bed or an 8-foot bed, and its wheelbase will be either 120 or 140 inches depending on the bed you choose. Unfortunately, the innovative RamBox storage solution is not an option on the Regular Cab for some reason. Trim levels for the regular cab include the working man’s ST, the higher-performance Sport and R/T models, and a new trim called the TRX-4 that’s more off-road ready than the others with four-wheel-drive, a suspension upgrade and Goodyear Wrangler SRA All Terrain Tires. Though sales of half-ton pickups in the U.S. are falling fast, the Ram is obviously coming ready to compete in 2009 and the Regular Cab model is just one weapon in Dodge’s arsenal[Source: Pickuptruck.com]