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McLaren Automotive ist in der Entwicklung einer der Endphase Reihe von innovativen High-Performance-Sportwagen, der auch Sein wird hoch effizient, qualitativ hochwertige, leicht, praktisch, dynamisch, sicher, komfortabel und optisch verhaften. Am Montag, 17. Januar 2011 Trat der erste McLaren MP4-12C Serienauto im McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) Assemblée générale Salle à Woking, en Angleterre.
Zwanzig Jahre Sportwagen-Design Technik und Produktion haben mit inspirierenden Erfolg in der Formel 1 kombiniert angetrieben Ron Dennis, McLaren Automotive Vorsitzender, Seine Pläne für den ultimativen Line-Up von und technologieorientierten kundenorientierte Performance-Autos bekannt für das 21. Jahrhundert. McLaren Automotive sieht nonne die Zukunft einer neuen mit Reihe von revolutionären Sportwagen.
«Wir begannen Entwicklung und Bau von Autos für Liebhaber reinrassiger Sportwagen vor 20 Jahren rapide, Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren-Teamchef von Rennstall unterstrich meurent integraler Bestandteil, dass im McLaren Motorsport und in der Erfahrung Straßenfahrzeugen Entwicklung des 12C gespielt:." McLaren ist seit Jahren angeboten eine Potente Mischung aus und Rennwagen Straßenfahrzeug-Technologien.
Autos für das erste Auto von der Neuen Gesellschaft ist der McLaren MP4-12C, ein Hochleistungs-Zweisitzer-Mittelmotor-Modell in der "Kern" Sportwagen-Marktsegment kostet zwischen £ 125,000 £ 175,000 und. Der ist reines 12C McLaren, mit einem keinerlei Verschleppung Teile von anderen Auto, und wird von Frankreich McLaren en hergestellt werden. "McLaren ist ein bereits Automobilhersteller mit und Erfahrung Reife, mit produziert ikonischen Autos wie der F1", sagte Antony Sherif, McLaren Automotive directeur général. "Vergessen Sie, a été Sie über Sportwagen Unternehmen wissen, McLaren anders ist", Schloss ER.
Das Herz des Autos neuen ist das carbone MonoCell. Wir haben das Auto von innen nach außen entwickelt.
Reine McLaren Alle Teile des McLaren MP4-12C sind und maßgeschneiderte einzigartig dans Auto diesem. "In den eher subjektiven Bereichen Straßenlage, manutention, Komfort, Fahrer Beteiligung und Tag für Tag utilisabilité, McLaren ist zu erreichen neue normes für ein Mittelmotor-Hochleistungs-Sportwagen en diesem Bereich», Schloss ER.
«Das Auto chapeau mit viel McLaren-Erfahrung und im Erfolg Motorsport. Gewicht ist der der Leistung Feind in allen Bereichen der Auto-Design. McLaren Automotive Ingenieure verfolgten Gewichtsersparnis besessen. Der McLaren MP4-12C Conception folgt ähnlichen Prinzipien wie McLaren-Formel-1 -Autos, und dem legendären McLaren F1, wo alles aus einem Grund, und alle Linien, Flächen und werden mit Détails Job einem Auge im so viel wie Stil entworfen. Nehmen Sie den als Beispiel McLaren F1. Beispiel Zum, INDEM meurent Heizkörper Neben dem Moteur hält den Wagen schmal und das Gewicht reduziert.
Die für Marktchancen McLaren «Ich bin zuversichtlich, dass der jetzt richtige Zeitpunkt für McLaren Automotive, eine Linie vollständige Hochleistungs-Sportwagen-Hersteller geworden ist", erklärte Ron Dennis. "Die Weltweite Nachfrage nach High-Performance-Autos ist Stark, zum Teil wegen der Grossen tollen Autos von den Grossen Wettbewerbern. Der Markt für Hochleistungs-Sportwagen chapeau sich seit der Wende des Jahrhunderts gewachsen.
McLaren MP4-12C - was ist einem à Namur? Der Name des neuen McLaren MP4-12C Sportwagens. «MP4» verfügt das Châssis Bezeichnung für alle McLaren Formel-1-Autos seit 1981. Es steht für McLaren Projekt 4, Projet meurent aus der Fusion von Ron Dennis 4 Organisation mit McLaren.
Die '12 'bezieht sich auf interne Fahrzeug Performance Index McLaren, durch die Preise es Key-Performance-Kriterien sowohl für die für Autos Wettbewerber und eigenen Seine.
Das "C" sich auf bezieht carbone, Hervorhebung der Anwendung von einzigartigen Kohlefaser-Technologie de die Zukunft von Reihe McLaren-Sportwagen.
Était-Menschen ist treibt une McLaren Leidenschaft - wenn sie geschnitten homme, qui saignent sie McLaren.
Ein Kohlefaser-Herzen Geringes Gewicht und Leistung sind bei definiert Philosophien McLaren. Es ist eine Technologie-Kaskade, in der McLaren brachte carbone-composite-Technologie Luftfahrtindustrie aus der, die MP4 / 1 F1-Auto, Das Erste Formel-1-Auto, von der Stärke, Gewicht und Sicherheit von Kohlefaser profitieren können.
McLaren Formel-1-Kohlefaser-Technologie bot das Unternehmen meurent Môglichkeit, ihr Savoir-faire im Straßenverkehr PKW-Anwendungen. Kohlefaser trägt Das Auto niedrige Gesamtgewicht und es bildet meurent strukturelle für das ganze Base Auto.
Groupe motopropulseur: pure McLaren McLaren-Designer haben auch das Système nahtlos mit dem Fahrer entwickelt.
Châssis: Proaktive Steuerung Frank Stephenson, directeur de McLaren Automotive Design, Conception moitié des Fertigstellung:. «Wie die meisten Designer ist es ein Kindheitstraum, mit Hochleistungs-Sportwagen Arbeit Der McLaren-Logo selbst auch die ziert Motorhaube eines Autos für die erste Zeit.
Aerodynamische Effizienz Fuhren meurent 12C-Design. Verpackung guerre grundlegend für die McLaren MP4-12C-Conception Herausforderung. Das Lenkrad Griff des 12. Jh. dorés als technisch präzise wie ein McLaren Rennfahrer-Rad.
Der Simulator wurde ursprünglich entwickelt, um die Leistung des verbessern zu Formel-1-Autos. Es spart Geld und Zeit und es ist die vielleicht effektivste Technologie-Transfer aus der Formel 1 auf die Straße Autos, meurent Handhabung und die Aussetzung des McLaren MP4-12C wurde entwickelt, mit den genau gleichen Werkzeugen und wie das Techniken McLaren Formule 1 Wagen.
Produktion McLaren wird der seinen normes hohen endgültigen Genehmigung vor ein Auto gelöst werden können.
McLaren soll segment führende Leistung auch hier bieten. McLaren chapeau umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Erfüllung dieser Bedürfnisse für McLaren F1 und Kunden SLR.
McLaren MP4-12C Technische Daten Körperbau: Kohlefaser mit en aluminium MonoCell Vordere und Hinteres Rahmen Hinten: 1583 mm DIN Gewicht: 1434 kg / £ 3161 Trockengewicht: 1336 kg / £ 2945 Gewichtsverteilung auf DIN Vorne: 42,5% Hinten: 57,5% Aktive Aerodynamik: McLaren Airbrake Federung: Chassis Control ProActive Radgrößen Bremsung
The groundbreaking, all-new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque made its global public debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has turned the much-acclaimed LRX concept car into reality, faithfully capturing the spirit of its landmark cross-coupé design.
Phil Popham, managing director of Land Rover, said: "The groundbreaking, all-new Range Rover Evoque takes the brand into exciting new territory.
The all-new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque takes its inspiration directly from the LRX concept car, which drew worldwide acclaim for its exciting new interpretation of classic Range Rover design cues.
Gerry McGovern, Land Rover design director, said: "The Range Rover Evoque marks a bold evolution of Range Rover design by adopting new interpretations of classic Range Rover design cues and staying true to the core Range Rover values.
Land Rover engineers have developed the Range Rover Evoque to provide customers with a polished driving experience that combines dynamic and sporty handling with responsive, effortless performance and refinement.
Compact size - at 4350 mm, the Range Rover Evoque is 430 mm shorter than a Range Rover Sport Land Rover designers and engineers have developed a host of distinctive and innovative features, to ensure the Range Rover Evoque stands out from the crowd.
The Evoque is the first Range Rover to offer breathtaking new sound systems developed in partnership with the high-end audio specialist Meridian.
Other features available to Land Rover Range Rover Evoque customers include: Blind Spot Monitoring system Hard-drive navigation system Phil Popham said: "The launch of the Range Rover Evoque is a significant step forward for the Range Rover brand.
The all-new Range Rover Evoque has turned the LRX concept into reality, marking a bold evolution of Range Rover design, and providing customers with a compact, premium and highly desirable SUV.
The Evoque delivers Range Rover levels of quality and craftsmanship in every detail of the car. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is completely faithful to the style of the stunning LRX Concept, capturing its design almost to the millimetre.
The all-new Range Rover Evoque has been designed and engineered to provide drivers with a finely judged balance of sporting driving dynamics, responsive performance and sophisticated refinement.
Achieving the desired dynamic character in the Evoque required an evolution of the Range Rover DNA. Starting with the driving dynamics of the Range Rover Sport, which has a similar DNA to a luxury sports saloon, Range Rover dynamics specialists set out to deliver a more agile and connected drive.
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has an all-turbocharged engine line-up with a choice of state-of-the-art petrol and diesel power units. Range Rover engineers have applied meticulous attention to detail to ensure that the Evoque displays a refined and harmonious sound quality under all driving conditions.
Weight saving was a primary objective in the development of the Range Rover Evoque, and engineers have applied a range of advanced lightweight materials to make this the lightest Range Rover ever, with weights starting at just 1600kg.
Weight-saving technologies can be found throughout the bodyshell and chassis of the Range Rover Evoque, including: For the ultimate in weight saving, the two-wheel-drive Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is 75kg lighter than the four-wheel-drive version, and delivers superior fuel economy and CO2 emissions for customers who do not require four-wheel-drive all-terrain capability.
Range Rover engineers have rigorously eliminated parasitic losses from every area of the Evoque, to ensure that the car delivers the lowest possible fuel consumption.
The all-new Range Rover Evoque has been designed and engineered to provide customers with the same comprehensive range of premium technologies they expect from a true Range Rover, just shrink-wrapped into a more compact package.
The unrivalled array of premium Land Rover Range Rover equipment comprises the latest technologies for controls, connectivity, comfort and convenience, including some highly distinctive and original signature features plus stunning new high-end Meridian audio systems.
David Mitchell said: "The Evoque provides the complete Range Rover experience, but packaged into a smaller, more attainable car.
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque also supports Bluetooth audio streaming, so that customers can enjoy music stored on their phone, or other portable Bluetooth device, via the car's audio system.
The all-new Range Rover Evoque has been engineered, developed and tested to the same exacting standards as the larger models in the Range Rover line-up.
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque features an all-new structure and suspension system which have been developed to deliver outstanding dynamics both on- and off-road, while preserving the stunning sporting profile of the original LRX concept car.
The Range Rover Evoque features a powerful all-disc braking system for confident stopping in all conditions.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Active safety performance is further enhanced by a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art traction and stability systems, configured using Range Rover's expertise in all-terrain performance to maximise stability and safety in the widest range of driving conditions.
To complement the car's responsive on-road handling, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque features refinements to the Dynamic Stability Control and Roll Stability Control systems which further enhance cornering behaviour and stability. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Traction Control System (TCS) Engine Drag torque Control (EDC)
The Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept is an all-wheel-drive, plug-in hybrid and looks as if a traditional four-door coupe and an SUV got melded together in the design center.
The Volkswagen Cross Coupe concept is not a coupe. Coupes traditionally have two doors; the Cross Coupe has four. Underneath the skin lies one of the more complicated power sources VW has shown — a 148-hp diesel engine and 54-hp electric motor powering the front wheels, and a 114-hp electric motor on the rear axle for all-wheel-drive.
The Cross Coupé concept takes the wacky proportions from cars like the BMW X6 and Acura ZDX, grafts on VW’s newest design language, and applies it to a compact, Tiguan-sized package.
Thankfully, the gas engine gets a boost from not one, but two electric motors, one powering the front axle and another powering the rear axle. The claimed combined output of the gas engine and electric motors is 262 net horsepower.
Being a plug-in hybrid, the Cross Coupé is capable of a 25 mile all-electric range, with a claimed total hypothetical range of 531 miles. In all-electric mode, top speed is limited to 75 mph.
Lastly, Volkswagen Cross Coupe is showing off another innovation in the concept thanks to its all-wheel-drive system with electric drive shaft. The rear axle is driven by the rear electric motor while power is supplied to the rear electric motor by the one at the front.
o celebrate 150 years of Italian unification, Maserati presented a limited edition GranTurismo S at the 2011 Bologna Motor Show.
On the exterior, the matte blue is further contrasted by carbon fiber elements found on the front spoiler, side mirrors, door handles and rear spoiler.
With a limited edition of twelve cars intended for the Italian market, the Granturismo S Limited Edition is characterised by special trim levels and contents.
The color is combined with carbon elements, like the front spoilers, side mirrors, door handles and rear spoiler.
The lucky 12 will get the Maserati GranTurismo S Limited Edition in a matte Sebring Blue with carbon fiber spoilers, side mirrors, door handles and rear spoiler. Black dubs accent black matte side skirts as well as the headlight trim.
Tokyo, Japan (29 November 2011)- Nissan Motor Co,. Ltd reveales a bold new future for its Nismo performance arm. Aimed at a car-loving audience looking for a car that reflects an edgy personality, 2011 Nissan Juke Nismo Concept magnifies the standard car's. unequaled mix of compact car agility, coupé-like responses and SUV strength.
done in signature Nismo colours of pearl white with red highlights, the Juke Nismo Concept wears a body kit created by Nismo's. aerodynamic specialists whose skill has been honed perfecting racecar bodywork.
"As the Concept shows, Nismo brings new levels of individuality to mainstream Nissan cars like Juke.
Aimed at a car-loving audience looking for a car that reflects an edgy personality, Nissan Juke Nismo Concept magnifies the standard car's. unequaled mix of compact car agility, coupé-like responses and SUV strength done in signature Nismo colours of pearl white with red highlights, the Nissan Juke Nismo Concept wears a body kit created by Nismo's. aerodynamic specialists whose skill has been honed perfecting racecar bodywork.
“As the Concept shows, Nismo brings new levels of individuality to mainstream Nissan cars like Juke. The future for Nismo is to develop premium sports designs for an ever-widening range of customers,” told Nismo President, Shoichi Miyatani.
Volkswagen may say the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is more masculine until its blue in the face, but the Beetle will always have that stigma of being driven by those who truly used the standard flower vase found in the last-generation New Beetle.
While VW is mum on power output, the all-wheel drive Golf R makes due with 256-hp so if the front-drive Beetle R were to reach production, it would have to slot in below VW’s new halo car.
Design flourishes on the 'R'. concept include wider bumpers and wheel arches, racing seats, four exhaust pipes and engine-cooling air intakesIt's. a fair assumption that given the Beetle shares a platform with a Golf, the Beetle R will be powered by the Golf R's. turbocharged 2.0-liter. 4-cylinder engine, which produces in the region of 270hp.
If you appreciate the styling of the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, you’ll probably like the looks of the Beetle R even more.
If Britain’s Autocar is correct, the Beetle R will see production if there’s a positive reception for it in Los Angeles.
Since the VW Beetle shares a platform with the VW Golf, building a Volkswagen Beetle R won’t require a significant amount of engineering.
Dubbed the world's. fastest crossover, 2011 Nissan Juke-R Concept is a unequaled concept car that combines the power, speed and handling of Nissan's. flagship GT-R sports car with the bold, exciting design of the Juke crossover model.
The car's. unique, impactful styling places Juke's. curves and lines above GT-R's. 38-litre. engine, drivetrain and suspension, making Nissan Juke-R the most testosterone-packed compact crossover in the world.
Nissan had ambitious plans for the Juke-R’s bodywork, which had to portray the car as “innovative, exciting and dynamic.” Fastening them to the Juke’s existing body appears to be another story, since RML affixed the body panels to the Juke shell using the same adhesive that bonds the chassis panels in Formula 1 cars together.
Dubbed the world’s fastest crossover, Juke-R is a unequaled concept car that combines the power, speed and handling of Nissan’s flagship GT-R sports car with the bold, exciting design of the Juke crossover model.
The car’s unique, impactful styling places Juke’s curves and lines above GT-R’s 38-litre. engine, drivetrain and suspension, making Juke-R the most testosterone-packed compact crossover in the world. GT-R steering wheel, pedals, dials and 7-inch touch-screen display are built into a modified version of Juke’s dashboard.
The 2011 Subaru BRZ Concept STI represents the next step in lightweight performance sports cars combined with the race-bred refinements of STI, a performance brand of Subaru.
The concept car employs the totally new Subaru "FA" BOXER™ engine exclusively designed for the RWD BRZ sports car.
The lightened Subaru BRZ Concept STI features an STI-tuned suspension, Brembo™ brakes and unequaled 18-inch wheels and tires. Compared with other Subaru models, which already feature a low center of gravity and optimal weight distribution, the engine in the Subaru BRZ STI Concept sits even lower. The first RWD Subaru, the production Subaru BRZ will begin production in spring 2012 as the only mass-produced front-engine, BOXER engine rear-wheel drive sports car in the world.
Combine that low engine mounting with a carbon fiber roof and the BRZ STI should have one of the lowest centers of gravity of any production car, according to Subaru.
The STI concept features performance tires, an STI-tuned suspension, and Brembo brakes. It also has an opaque body, which is painted “WR Blue Pearl II”, an evolution of Subaru’s signature blue paint for STI models. For more on the Subaru BRZ STI concept, check out our First Look here.
The Kia Rio is a five-door hatchback scheduled to go on sale in 2012. Just like other gasoline-hybrid cars, this car features idle stop and go facility.
The new Kia Rio was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Kia has used its Optima and Sportage model design in this fourth-generation hatchback.
The entry-level car is powered by a 125-litre. petrol engine, while the high-end models sport a 14-litre. petrol engine. The new Kia Rio is designed by renowned automotive designer Peter Schreyer.
The Rio is 13ft 3in hatchback with five doors. This car is spacious enough to accommodate five passengers. Hyundai, which has manufactured Rio, will offer this hatchback in two petrol and two diesel engines models. This car features six-speed transmission and front-wheel drive.
The interior materials used in this car are refined and of top quality. This car will be powered by both diesel and petrol engine.
This new hatchback will feature a range of six fuel-efficient engines including a 11-liter. diesel engine to a 16-liter. direct injection gasoline engine. This car sports a multi-function steering wheel. Hyundai has manufactured this car and the cars manufactured by this South Korean firm are generally strong and sturdy.
The new Rio is 20mm longer, 25mm wider and 15mm lower than the model it replaces, and has a 70mm longer wheelbase. Embracing the new Kia design language of the Optima and Sportage models, the Rio gets its own small-car interpretation of the tiger nose grille and dynamic face, and inherits a high shoulder line, coupe-like roof and strong rear bumper. Kia says the Rio will be available in 10 different body colours.
The entry-level 125-litre. Kappa petrol engine produces 63kW of power and 118Nm of torque. Combined cycle fuel consumption is an impressive 48. litres/100km.
The larger petrol engine is a 14-litre. unit with 80kW and 136Nm of torque. The smallest diesel is a 11-litre. engine that produces 51kW and 162Nm. A four-speed automatic transmission will be available with the 14-litre. petrol engine.
All fourth-generation Rio models will be manufactured at Kia’s Sohari plant in South Korea, with production set to commence shortly.
Summoning the colors of coffee, saddles and wine, Buick has crafted an upscale concept car to illustrate its potential for interior design.
Buick's color and trim designers worked from a palette of cabernet red, dark cocoa brown and caramel chocochino.
The overall effect is more in keeping with Buick's quietly confident aesthetic," said Magdalena Kokoszynska, creative designer on Buick LaCrosse GL Concept.
Open the Buick LaCrosse GL's doors and backlit Buick-emblazoned sill plates invite one to enter like illuminated welcome mats.
The seats, doors and instrument panel surfaces are finished in contrasting dark cocoa brown and caramel chocochino leather. The seat cushions' pillowed surfaces evoke windswept sand dunes, and the ice-blue French stitching along their seams harmonize with Buick's signature ambient lighting.
This butter-soft material also accents the steering wheel, inviting one's touch.
Called the LaCrosse GL Concept, Buick has fitted a variety of exclusive upholsteries and trims to the LaCrosse’s interior.
Beautiful leather seats feature French stitching, and are finished in rich brown and tan leather.
Buick’s color and trim designers worked from a palette of cabernet red, dark cocoa brown and caramel chocochino.
The seat cushions’ pillowed surfaces evoke windswept sand dunes, and the ice-blue French stitching along their seams harmonize with Buick’s signature ambient lighting.
About Buick Buick is a modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors with thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance.
Buick is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning luxury models, including the Enclave crossover, LaCrosse sedan, Regal sport sedan and highly anticipated all-new 2012 Buick Verano sedan.
Learn more about Buick cars and crossovers at www.buick.com, on Twitter @buick or at www.facebook.com/buick.
Remember Nissan’s quirky Pivo 2 concept from 2007? Or how about the original Pivo from 2005? The Pivo 3 is actually Nissan’s eight electric car concept, and highlights yet again the Japanese automaker’s dedication to zero emission driving.
This small size, plus a pair of in-wheel motors enable an extremely small turning radius with zero turn gap and allows the Pivo 3 to park in very tight confines.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., presents the Nissan PIVO 3 Concept car at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.
Automated Valet Parking (AVP) enables Nissan PIVO 3 to automatically drive, locate a parking space and park without driver assistance in the infrastructure equipped parking lots envisioned for the future.
There's a diesel-powered Chevrolet Cruze headed to the U.S. soon. In almost every other market where the Cruze has been sold since its 2008 debut, it's been available with optional diesel power.
It's installed in the refreshed "Series II" Holden Cruze CDX that was just released in Australia. It features GM's next-generation 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine, and when the diesel Cruze arrives in the U.S. in 2013, there's a good chance that this will be the engine under the hood.
Diesel for Down Under In its initial Series I guise, the Australian Cruze was offered in two specification levels: CD and the better-dressed CDX. The 1.4-liter engine offers up reasonable performance, but on paper it's the turbodiesel CDX model that boasts better numbers.
Out With the Italian The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze CDX's brand-new turbodiesel engine is sourced from GM's specialist diesel engine manufacturing plant in Gunsan, South Korea. Compared to the VM Motori-built engine, the GM diesel is quieter, with lower emissions and better fuel economy.
The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze CDX is much more impressive during midgear acceleration.
That said, we burned a fair bit of diesel pushing the Cruze through the canyons, so breaking 30 mpg combined with a lighter foot wouldn't be very tough.
It's hard to tell at this point where the Cruze diesel will shake out in terms of EPA mileage numbers.
The standard Cruze happens to be 125 pounds heavier than the Cruze Eco that weighs 3009 pounds. Valvetrain: Dual-overhead cam and has 4 valves/cylinder Engine type: Transverse, front engine, front-wheel drive Torque: 265 Fuel type: Diesel of the low sulfur category Transmission type: 6-speed manual Horsepower: 161 Compression ratio: 16:5 Final-drive ratio: 2.64 The standard fittings were quite lethargic in both of the models having 139-hp Ecotec 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine of four-cylinder.
What’s good? The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze CDX’s spanking new turbo diesel engine is from the manufacturing plant of General Motors Corporation’s plant situated in Gunsan, Korea (south). Chevy Cruze has the capability of controlling speed mechanically with the additional benefit of having steering mounted controls. The feature of anti-theft prevents the Cruze to start devoid of the correct key. The car that most will buy, the automatically-equipped Cruze ECO actually suffers a stiff 5-mpg consequence over the transmission car which is manual.
Accessories Tail lamp chrome garnish: The Chevy tail lamp looks classy with the elegant chrome contour. Illuminated door sill plates: After stepping inside your Chevrolet Cruze you can experience the wonderful illumination in the door Sill Plates.
the fall of 2010 the all-new Mazda 5 hits showrooms across Europe as successor to Mazda's first-generation compact multi-activity vehicle (C-MAV).
The all-new Mazda 5 has a completely new exterior that employs Nagare-flow design, which has won design awards on Mazda concept cars. On the inside, Mazda 5 has a new dashboard, steering wheel and centre stack, along with new seats, materials, colours and seat fabrics for enhanced quality feel.
The "hidden" D-pillar - formed by covering it with glass - and horizontal rear lamps enhance the integrated flow effect front-to-back, and make the all-new Mazda 5 exterior both unique to the C-MAV segment and unmistakably a Mazda.
Two sliding rear doors, a 130 mm-wide step just 439 mm from the ground, and one of the segment's largest rear door openings (686 mm wide, 1,083 mm high) give easy access to the Mazda 5 interior, even if you're holding a child in your arms.
The front section of the driver and passenger seat's centre armrest is widened (15 mm) for better arm support.
There are wider front seatbacks for both driver and front passenger, and the front section of the driver and passenger seat centre arm rest is 15 mm wider.
The air vents for the all-new Mazda 5 are now higher than on the previous generation, which improves comfort in the cabin on cold or hot days and the rear passengers benefit from air vents placed under the front seats.
The three-point seatbelt of the 2nd row centre seat allows the mounting of three child safety seats if necessary. The 2nd row features Mazda unique Karakuri functionality. Tipping the left seat cushion forward allows you to store the middle seat cushion into the space below it.
The standard equipment package features power-adjustable side mirrors, manual air conditioning, driver seat height adjustment, power windows front and back with one-touch driver window operation, power door locks, safety touch sensor for electric sliding doors, six airbags, four-channel ABS, electric brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), traction control (TCS) and DSC. A new engine joins the updated MZR 1.8 petrol in the powertrain line-up of the all-new Mazda 5.
Mazda's new MZR 2.0 DISI petrol engine with i-stop technology replaces the current 2.0-litre petrol, and delivers double-digit reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The engine also features Mazda's stop/start system, i-stop, which saves fuel by shutting the engine off when the car is stopped at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, and then automatically restarting it when the driver presses the clutch pedal to resume driving. Mazda i-stop is unique because it employs a "combustion + starter motor-assist" system that uses engine combustion to restart the engine, rather than just an electric starter motor like conventional stop/start systems. The i-stop system of the new Mazda 5 2.0-litre direct-injection petrol is activated automatically when the car is started.
Mazda i-stop is not a variation on other systems currently on the market. The Mazda system, on the other hand, initiates engine restart immediately with a measured restart time of just 0.35 seconds, twice as fast as conventional systems.
This is also the reason why the new Mazda 5 2.0-litre DISI petrol engine is so smooth and quiet upon restart. An updated version of the popular MZR 1.8 petrol engine remains in the engine line-up of the new Mazda 5.
A new front lip spoiler, a flat engine undercover and front tyre deflectors work together to channel air under the vehicle efficiently, which helps keep fuel consumption down. The all-new Mazda 5 features an evolution of the outstanding safety package that made the current Mazda 5 one of Europe´s safest mini-vans.
On the inside, passengers are protected by a passive safety package with six airbags (front, side and curtain), three-point seat belts with pretensioners and load-limiters at the front seats, a crushable brake pedal and horizontal movement type shock absorbing steering column, a seat design and head restraints that help reduce whiplash during in the event of a rear impact, ISOFIX child safety seat anchors and tethers in 2nd row, and soft, impact-absorbing interior surfaces.
Mazda's new people-carrier is also safer and easier to use in city driving with the introduction of a park-assist system. The new Mazda 5 is equipped with large 300 mm ventilated disc brakes in the front (278 mm for 15-inch wheels) and 302 mm rear brakes (280 mm for 15-inch wheels), four-channel ABS, electric brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), traction control (TCS), DSC and six airbags.
Designed by both Mazda and Magna Car Top Systems, the removable top gives the MX-5 Spyder an even lower profile and even cleaner lines. Unlike the production MX-5’s folding soft top, removal of the bikini top takes more that flipping a lever and tossing back the top, but we’ll bet the added effort is rewarded with a fairly substantial weight savings.
Under the Spyder’s aluminum hood is a conventional 2.0-liter Mazda MZR engine, fueled by isobutanol. The exterior is finished in a tasteful Stratosphere White with dark red trim to match the bikini top, and black mirrors are used with black wheels and black side skirts to add contrast.
The car's low-slung looks are further accentuated by a simple, single-panel grenadine-red soft-top that was designed by Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) and Magna Car Top Systems, and made by Haartz Corporation. Other mechanical changes on the MX-5 Spyder include a Racing Beat header, intake and exhaust muffler, a MAZDASPEED coil over kit, Brembo brakes and a lightweight lithium-ion racing battery made by Braille Battery.
Well-known is the MX-5's single-hand-operation soft-top and segment-best 12-second Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT) that the Mazda MX-5 Spyder is a re-imagination of the roadster and features a sweeping, single-panel grenadine-red soft-top made by Haartz Corporation. Its design, a collaborative effort between MNAO Design and Magna Car Top Systems, offers an even lower slung stance of the MX-5 without sacrificing headroom.
Powered by Mazda's ever-dependable MZR 2.0-liter engine, the Mazda MX-5 Spyder is fueled by BP's isobutanol. The biofuel supports Mazda's mantra of "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom," which means crafting exciting, fun-to-drive vehicles that create minimal environmental impact. A Racing Beat header, intake and exhaust muffler as well as a MazdaSpeed coil over kit and Brembo brakes complete the vehicle's mechanics.
These are the pictures of elegant car, 2011 Ford Mondeo Wagon. These are the pictures of 2011 Ford Mondeo wagen seen from various angle views.
Ford of Europe is launching the most stylish and technologically advanced Ford Mondeo model ever. Following significant updates to the Ford S-MAX and Galaxy, the new Ford Mondeo is the latest Ford car to benefit from the continuing evolution of Ford kinetic design, with subtle visual differences incorporated into key areas such as the front and rear end.
The Ford Mondeo interior has also benefitted from a comprehensive rework with changes to the centre console and door panels, plus a range of new, high quality materials. New Mondeo will see the first application of a higher performance 240 PS derivative of the efficient new 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine, joining the existing 203 PS version of this engine, introduced in Ford Mondeo, new S-MAX and new Galaxy early in 2010.
The latest Ford Mondeo also introduces a comprehensively revised version of the 2.2-litre Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engine, which boasts a 12 per cent power increase to 200 PS, making it the most powerful Ford Duratorq diesel engine so far.
Ford ECOnetic Technologies are also applied to the new Mondeo range to enhance efficiency and economy, and include new features like Smart Regenerative Charging, the Ford Eco Mode driver information system and - a Ford first - an Active Grille Shutter system.
Driver assistance, comfort and convenience features abound in the new Ford Mondeo and many of these are appearing for the first time in a Ford model, including systems for Lane Departure Warning, Driver Alert and Auto High Beam.
The new Ford Mondeo offers a wide range of Ford's latest high-efficiency powertrain technologies, delivering a key combination of fuel efficiency and low emissions, yet still maintaining Ford's renowned driving enjoyment. The range includes Ford EcoBoost petrol, Duratorq diesel and E85 Bio ethanol Flexifuel options.
New Mondeo is the first Ford of Europe model to feature a more powerful 240 PS version of the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost power unit. This joins the existing 203 PS engine already available in Ford Mondeo and the new S-MAX and Galaxy, Lightweight all-aluminum construction is the key to the new 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engine, which features latest-generation high-pressure direct injection, low-inertia turbocharging and twin independent variable cam timing.
It has an advanced combustion system which contributes significantly to achieving new levels of performance and fuel efficiency for petrol engines in this power range.
Average CO2 emissions of just 179 g/km are achieved for the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engine, regardless of the power rating or body style. Ford EcoBoost technology offers fuel consumption and emission reductions of up to 20 per cent compared with conventional petrol engines of a similar performance.
New Ford Mondeo also introduces a significantly re-engineered version of the 2.2-litre Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engine, which now boasts a 12 per cent peak power increase to 200 PS, making it the most powerful Ford Duratorq diesel to date.
New Ford ECOnetic Technologies are also available on new Ford Mondeo to help ensure efficient and economical motoring. Innovations include Smart Regenerative Charging, the Ford Eco Mode driver information system and, for the first time in a Ford model, an Active Grille Shutter system.
Powertrain advances seen in the new Ford Mondeo also extend to the transmission, with the latest Ford PowerShift double wet-clutch transmission system fitted as standard equipment with Ford EcoBoost petrol engines and available as an option with 140 PS and 163 PS versions of the 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi.
The new Mondeo range is packed with available technologies to provide customers with even higher levels of comfort and confidence.
Also extending to Ford Mondeo are many features already introduced on the latest S-MAX and Galaxy models, including Ford's Blind Spot Information System, Speed Limiter, Rear Door Power Child Locks and Rear View Camera. "Like all driver assistance technologies offered by Ford, these have not been developed to take away overall responsibility from the driver.
The new Ford Mondeo Titanium and Titanium S models are fitted with distinctive LED daytime running lights as standard. A total of 10 high performance speakers are integrated into the Ford Mondeo interior and, as a result of careful component matching and basic setup, the performance of the Ford Premium Sound System is ideal for the discerning audiophile - even at low volumes.
Rear seat passengers of the new Ford Mondeo are not forgotten either, with an optional Multi-media DVD system available for them.
Mondeo's new 240 PS version of the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engine shares the same basic technologies and design of the popular 203 PS version, which was launched in the S-MAX, Galaxy and Mondeo earlier in 2010 and which will continue to be available in the new Ford Mondeo range. Both of the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engines are available exclusively with the smooth and effortless six-speed Ford PowerShift double wet-clutch automatic transmission, providing drivers with a powertrain which combines outstanding performance and efficiency with supreme refinement.
Despite the responsive performance figures, both versions of the new 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engine allow the new Mondeo to deliver impressive fuel economy and low CO2 emissions. Ford engineers have engineered the new Mondeo's 240 PS Ford EcoBoost engine to ensure its extra performance is heard as well as experienced.
Lightweight all-aluminium construction, the latest generation high-pressure direct-injection system, low-inertia turbocharging and twin independent variable cam timing, all contribute to the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost achieving new levels of performance and fuel efficiency for petrol engines in this power range.
To maximise driver enjoyment, Ford EcoBoost engines deliver the same strong low-end torque which has made the latest diesel engines so popular, combined with refined and responsive performance across the full engine speed range. The 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engine features independently variable timing on both intake and exhaust camshafts, optimising gas flow through the combustion chamber at all engine speeds.
In addition to the new 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol and 2.0- and 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engines, the new Ford Mondeo range offers other petrol options for value-seeking customers in the large car market.
More exciting powertrains - including additional 1.6-litre displacement engines from the Ford EcoBoost and Duratorq TDCi families - will also be made available for the new Ford Mondeo shortly.
The new Ford Mondeo range includes two innovative Ford ECOnetic Technologies that have already been launched in the latest Focus ECOnetic. Smart Regenerative Charging and Ford Eco Mode will be included as standard equipment across the new Ford Mondeo range.
Ford's extensive experience with aerodynamic details has also resulted in another Ford ECOnetic Technologies feature making its debut in the European Ford range on the new Mondeo - Active Grille Shutter technology.
Drivers of the new Ford Mondeo will not only be able to benefit from new technology hardware in achieving lower fuel consumption, but also from the introduction of the Ford Eco Mode smart, driver-focused software, which is standard equipment on all models.
Ford PowerShift is standard equipment on new Ford Mondeo with either the 203 or 240 PS 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine - creating an advanced combination that delivers new levels of fuel efficiency and low CO2, yet still demonstrates that driving pleasure does not need to result in high CO2 emission levels.
Ford PowerShift is also optional with 140 and 163 PS versions of the 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi common rail turbo-diesel engine.
Homologated fuel economy data for the 203 and 240 PS 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engines paired with Ford PowerShift, clearly demonstrates how efficient a modern powertrain combination with automatic transmission can be.
In line with Ford's strong emphasis on safety, every Ford Mondeo features seven airbags, including a driver's knee airbag, plus Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Not much changes for the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. It's tempting to dismiss the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport as Land Rover Lite, a luxury SUV posturing as the progeny of a line of vehicles with an impeccable off-road heritage. In reality, the Range Rover Sport shares more in common with the former Land Rover LR3 than the top-of-the-line Range Rover.
The Amari design AD1 three-piece deep concave forged wheelset is one of three wheel designs in the Amari design range, made from forged aluminium.
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The Sport is almost 8 inches shorter than the Range Rover and offers nearly 2.5 inches less ground clearance. Even if Range Rover Sport owners never go off-road, the Sport is more willing to dirty its boots than most of its competitors.
The 2011 Range Rover Sport is a five-passenger SUV available in HSE and Supercharged trim levels.
A rear-seat entertainment system is available for all models, but adaptive cruise control is optional on the Supercharged only.
Range Rover Sport HSE models are powered by a 5.0-liter V8 that produces 375 hp and 375 pound-feet of torque. All Range Rover Sport models feature full-time four-wheel-drive with a two-speed transfer case and Terrain Response. Properly equipped, Range Rover Sport models can tow up to 7,700 pounds.
The 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with antilock disc brakes (more powerful Brembo brakes are fitted to the Supercharged model), hill-descent control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags.
Supercharged models equipped with an adaptive cruise control system also benefit from a collision mitigation system. Although the Range Rover Sport doesn't radiate the same Old World luxury charm as the more traveled top-line Range Rover, it still feels rich and contemporary.
Even though the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is billed as a more nimble sibling to the top-of-the-line Range Rover, it still weighs about 5,500 pounds, about 1,000 pounds more than an Infiniti FX50.
Toyota has significantly revised its popular Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid crossover sport utility vehicles for 2011, giving them enhanced styling, additional standard amenities and new user technology.
Toyota’s solution to the common conundrum is the 28 mpg Highlander Hybrid, a full-size crossover with seating for seven, 4-wheel drive, and the ability to tow 3,500 pounds.
The gasoline/electric Highlander is powered by a version of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive, best known for its use in the groundbreaking Prius. A continuously variable transmission transmits power from the hybrid powerplant to the front wheels.
EPA mileage estimates for both city and highway driving are 28 mpg. City matches highway mileage because of the capture of regenerative braking energy during urban driving. The Highlander Hybrid is available in two trim levels — base and Limited. An electric power steering system is employed for efficiency, but it tends to numb some of the feedback provided by traditional systems.
The 2011 Highlander is available in Base, SE and Limited grades in both two-wheel (2WD) and full-time four-wheel-drive (4WD). All Toyota Highlander Hybrid models are equipped with four-wheel-drive with intelligence and available in Base and Limited grades.
The Limited Grade offers stylish 19-inch wheels and also features silver roof rails. The SE grade gains a power liftgate. Daytime running lamps are now standard on all Toyota Highlander models.
A standard 50/50 split third-row seat and manual rear climate control have been made standard for all 2011 models.
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid base grade offers a new Leather Package that includes leather-trimmed front seats with front seat heaters, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, power moonroof, HomeLink®, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, plus an engine immobilizer with security alarm. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid Base grade gains standard easy-clean fabric seating, along with an eight-way power driver's seat, the Tech Audio, the third-row seat and manual rear climate control.
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid model's Hybrid Synergy Drive features a new, more powerful 3.5-liter V6 for 2011, replacing the previous 3.3-liter V6.
The system electronically varies front and rear torque distribution depending on traction conditions. Base and SE Highlander models are equipped with standard 17-inch alloy wheels with 245/65 R17 tires; the Limited features standard 19-inch alloy wheels with 245/55 R19 tires.
All Toyota Highlander models are equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. On conventional Highlander 4WD models, full-time four-wheel drive is available on all V6 grades. Toyota Highlander comes standard with Toyota's Star Safety System™.
This system integrates operation of enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Electric Power Steering (EPS) and the anti-lock brake system (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA).
Gasoline Toyota Highlander models are also equipped with a straight-line steering feature. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid employs the advanced Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system. All Toyota Highlander models incorporate a corner-braking feature. Toyota Highlander comes standard with seven airbags. Additionally, all Highlander models are standard equipped with front active headrests.
The Highlander SE and Limited grades feature a standard backup camera with a 3.5-inch multi-information display; this feature is available for Base grade models for 2011 as part of the optional Tech Package.
The turbocharger system developed for the power unit of the new BMW Z4 sDrive35is maintains a high boost pressure throughout the entire load range.
When accelerating in the BMW Z4 sDrive35is, the driver feels the additional torque and muscle particularly at medium and high engine speeds. Following the policy of the BMW Group, finally, top speed of the BMW Z4 sDrive35is is limited electronically to 250 km/h or 155 mph.
The BMW Z4 sDrive35is offers its outstanding power and performance consistently at all times. This unusually good balance of performance and fuel consumption results from the fundamental design and layout of the six-cylinder combining BMW Twin Turbo Technology with High Precision Injection.
The seven-speed Sport Automatic with double clutch operation featured in the BMW Z4 sDrive35is likewise offers the very best in driving dynamics and efficiency.
The control map on the seven-speed Sport Automatic transmission with double clutch has naturally been tailored to the particular power and performance of the engine, thus further enhancing the superior sportiness of the BMW Z4 sDrive35is to an even higher level.
Electric Power Steering on the BMW Z4 sDrive35is features a particularly sporting and dynamic control map, with the focus on intense and clear feedback to the driver through the dosage of power assistance provided by the electric motor.
Inside the BMW Z4 sDrive35is, the driving experience is enhanced to an even higher standard by features such as the M leather steering wheel with its gearshift paddles, an M footrest and sports seats. Further features inside the BMW Z4 sDrive35is are the Anthracite-coloured BMW Individual roof lining, M entry strips, footmats with coloured piping and the "sDrive35is" model designation, as well as M interior trim in Aluminium carbon.
Exterior BMW Z4 sDrive35is available with a choice of six paint colors. Performance and Handling El BMW Z4 sDrive35is incluye como nuevas mejoras the suspension deportiva MM eliminación de adaptación que combines the reducida suelo de 10 milímetros (0.4 pulgadas) with amortiguadores controlados Electronica (Dynamic Damping Control) proporciona conducción a comfortable, mientras que el de la increased agilidad de los vehiculos.
To keep things fresh for Jazz fans, Honda has refreshed its sub-compact hatch with styling tweaks, new colours and extra equipment. The Jazz was affordable, practical and cute – healthy sales followed.
Will the 2011 facelift be able to maintain the Jazz’s place within the affections of NZ mums? Car and SUV belted into a 2011 Jazz 1.3S Sport to find out the answers.
The Jazz interior has also received updates with a new darker and more premium dashboard material. The unique controls layout remains the same for the new Jazz, while it looks unconventional it’s easy to learn and operate.
A leather-wrapped steering wheel houses audio controls and now trip computer and cruise controls on the Jazz 1.3S. One of the Jazz’s core strengths remains its space and practicality.
This rear seat reclines backwards, splits 60/40 for loading longer items and the base can be pushed up for loading tall items behind the front seats.
Available with a choice of 1.3-litre or 1.5-litre petrol engines our tested model sported the smaller 1.3-litre option. Dynamically the Jazz is competent, it’s agile when cornering and has enough grip through its front wheels to stay well settled.
General refinement is impressive in the Jazz with little wind or road noise entering the cabin. For safety the Jazz is much better aligned with its competitors now with stability control included. The Jazz also boasts a 5-Star NCAP crash test rating.
All up, it’s a commendable facelift for the Jazz despite a lack of any major mechanical updates. The styling tweaks are effective in modernising the Jazz shape and making it appear sleeker and sportier.
For the first time in the European Honda Jazz, leather seats are available as a factory fitted option.
The front seats don't need to be slid forward to give the rear seat sufficient clearance as it is folded down. In 'Utility Mode', Honda Jazz offers a perfectly flat load floor, a maximum 1720 mm in length, sufficient to swallow three 26 inch mountain bikes with front wheels still attached, stood upright. With seats folded the Honda Jazz boot capacity increases to 1320 litres of space when measured to the roof and excluding the underfloor storage.
To return the rear seats to a seating position, you simply lift the assembly back up; the seat bottom remains locked to the seat back and is simply released by pulling up the leg frame and the seat bottom folded down.
The practical Double-Trunk boot system is fitted to 1.4-litre Honda Jazz models with tyre repair kit, giving owners greater convenience and perfectly complementing the Magic Seats arrangement.
The suspension on the Honda Jazz has revised settings to increase ride comfort and improve handling.
To compliment the launch of the Jazz Hybrid model, the conventionally powered Honda Jazz has also had some small reductions in CO2 values and improved fuel economy.
