Hybrid cars are bought by two groups of customers. The first consists of idealists who want to save the world by driving an environmentally-friendly vehicle. The second group is made up of business men who mainly want to save their own wallet. Now Honda thinks it has found a third group, because thanks to hybrid drive, the Honda CR-Z Electrifying Hybrid is supposed to offer extra driving pleasure. Is this green sports car actually electrifying?
To add to the suspense Audi isn’t very modest when describing the Q5. In glossy books the car is shown in the most glamorous settings and described as: “the new reference in its class” and “a driving experience that knows no equal”.
Renault presents the new 2.3 dci diesel engine, designed and produced in france with the best costin use in its category renault is launching the all-new 2.3 dci diesel engine (type m9t) onnew master designed by renault powertrain engineering teams based in rueil-malmaison, villiers-saint-frédéric and lardy in the paris region andcléon in normandy, it features better driving performance and lowerco2 emissions and fuel consumption than its predecessor and thebest cost in use in its category the new engine will be produced exclusively at the cléon plant.
I thought that Suzuki produced Suzuki Swift 1.2XG model for the young generation that has sporty life style. With capacity engine 1242 cc, 4 cylinder DOHC, 90 BHP of power and 118 Nm Torque that matches with the previous 1.3L class.
Main feature that introducing in this engine type, Suzuki Swift employs Smart Key to lock/unlock the doors and there is a button to start these K12B engine – this feature, I think similar with the Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX model.
Never prepared to settle for anything less than first place, Mazda have always built sports cars with a passion to win. From the world’s best-selling Mazda MX-5, through the award-winning innovation of Mazda RX-8’s rotary engine, to the first Japanese race car to win Le Mans, Mazda have combined insight and imagination with cutting-edge technical excellence to create simply outstanding cars. From the same place, somewhere between heart and head, comes the Mazda Performance Series – engineered to stretch expectations. With an outstanding 260ps, combined with exceptional sports car handling and advanced 4×4 technology, you always knew the Mazda6 MPS was going to rewrite the rules – once again.
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2.3L DOHC I-4 (above) – The 16-valve dual overhead cam design produces solid horsepower and torque in a compact, efficient package. For reliable performance that’s easy on your wallet – Ranger’s got you covered.
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3.0L OHV V6 – An excellent mix of performance and efficiency, with ample horsepower and torque for pulling power and off-the-line acceleration.
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4.0L SOHC V6 – Choose this optional powerplant for serious towing, hauling and even rock-crawling. Its overhead cam design is engineered to deliver 207 hp and 238 lb.-ft. of torque across a broad powerband.
uSb/iPoD® iNTerFace When a compatible USB memory device or iPod® is plugged into the USB jack, compatible audio or video files stored on the device can be played through the vehicle’s audio system. The device can be operated using the vehicle’s audio system, the touch screen or the steering wheel controls while connected to the vehicle.
DvD viDeo PlaYback Movies can be loaded into the CD/DVD slot and viewed on the vehicle’s 7”, color, Multi Function Display Screen. This feature can be operated using either the touch screen or the steering wheel controls.
Chevrolet has launched the second generation of the Equinox, which rides on a highly modified version of the previous platform. The new Equinox is 1 cm shorter and 1 cm wider but otherwise similar in size to its predecessor. This compact crossover is offered with a choice of two new engines and in two- or all-wheel drive. It is available in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels. Interior and cargo area The Equinox is easy to access, and as the bottom of the doors is lower than the sills, the sills stay clean. The seats are comfortable and the driving position is good. Headroom and legroom are relatively generous. The backseat is comfortable for two adults, with plenty of headroom and legroom. The seat slides 20 cm forward and back. The seatback is divided 60/40 but not the cushion, which means that the two sections cannot slide forward and back individually, as they do in several competing vehicles. It’s unfortunate, because it reduces functionality.
Stop. Take a listen. You’ll hear it everywhere. The double beat. The one-two cadence that propels us all from deep within. Thump-Thump. Goes the heart. The boxer throws the powerful one-two—boxing’s most feared combination. Two quick claps of the hands and dancers prepare for perfection. Snap your fingers two times and watch as everyone around gets ready to move. Why do rock legends tap the microphone twice before melting your face? What makes a thoroughbred’s muscles respond to two clicks from a jockey’s mouth? This is no mere coincidence. The double beat lives on a deeper level. An emotional level.
EXTREMELY CAPABLE New from the ground up, the latest Nissan X-TRAIL shares its platform with the recently launched Qashqai. The platform features strut-type suspension at the front with a multilink system at the rear, both ends being mounted on separate rubber insulated sub-frames providing enhanced refinement and isolation from vibrations. The new X-TRAIL is engineered to appeal to customers who are young at heart and demonstrates Nissan’s ability to build authentic and capable off-road vehicles. The new model is larger than before: its wheelbase has increased to 2 630mm, while overall length has grown by 175mm to 4 360mm. Much of this extra length can be found in the trunk area, which has increased dramatically in size. Although larger, the new X-TRAIL remains a compact SUV, one that’s comfortable and easy to drive on-road and off-road.
